🎵 Led Zeppelin - The Battle Of Evermore REACTION

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  • @alanbobbymcguire5099
    @alanbobbymcguire5099 2 года назад +232

    The Battle of Evermore is basically a Celtic influenced folk song with Tolkien references throughout. Robert Plant was in and out of northern Wales all his life and the Celt definitely influenced him in this song. Often overlooked but not by me. I absolutely love this track and God bless Sandy Denny.

    • @tvo2563
      @tvo2563 2 года назад +7

      he's still seen in and around the locale from time to time

    • @brandonwilliams957
      @brandonwilliams957 2 года назад +5

      LOTR is embodied in this song.

    • @ianmarshall9144
      @ianmarshall9144 2 года назад +3

      Im curious as how its a celtic influenced song , its in English and is based on Tolkien's work , the music may be but is the song ? Any references i can learn more from ? It would be good to see how far back it can be traced .

    • @FeanorLives
      @FeanorLives Год назад +4

      I don't think this song would have made such an impact without Sandy Denny

    • @Bobmudu35UK
      @Bobmudu35UK 6 месяцев назад

      Avalon was supposedly in Wiltshire or Somerset England,the area where England was born through Alfred the great.
      There's definitely a connection with Wales in Arthurian legend.
      It's one of those British legends where a kernel of truth has been mythologised.
      Like Robin hood.

  • @michaelmartin5623
    @michaelmartin5623 2 года назад +265

    Alot of the lyrics and musical styles of Led Zeppelin was inspired by J. R. R. Tolkien’s ‘The Hobbit’ and ‘The Lord of the Rings’. ‘The Battle of Evermore’ is a prime example. If fact they mention the Ringwraiths, the servants of Sauron who is the main villain of the story, in this song. They mention Gollum and the Evil One (Sauron) in ‘Ramble On’ as another example of many LotR references. These songs were written in the early 70’s when Tolkien’s books were first started to gain popularity with the general public.

    • @w.geoffreyspaulding6588
      @w.geoffreyspaulding6588 2 года назад +15

      In late 60’s, early 70’s, Tolkien was “required reading” in the counter culture. Like listening to Dylan…

    • @bobhenry6159
      @bobhenry6159 2 года назад +10

      "The magic runes are writ in Gold to bring the balance back"
      The one ring.

    • @Isleofskye
      @Isleofskye 2 года назад +10

      Ah ! Lord Of The Rings !!! 576,459 Words(Google) and I remember 2 distinct things about it when I read this at Grammar School in South East London in 1968 aged 14.
      Firstly, it said "For width of imagination this is unparalleled "
      Secondly, it was said "If this is your favourite book at 14 years old then that is wonderful however if it is STILL your favourite book when you are 65 then you are SAD"
      I guess this Londoner is just sad then😀

    • @michaelmartin5623
      @michaelmartin5623 2 года назад +3

      @@Isleofskye Not quite 65 and didn’t read LotR until I was in my early 30’s. But it’s still one of my favorite fantasy series ever. I disagree with being a sad person for still liking it after so many years. In fact, I think it speaks well of the book being that multiple generations consider it their favorite books. It has endured the test of time IMHO.

    • @geoffsimpkins7650
      @geoffsimpkins7650 2 года назад +1

      I entered college in 1977 and we had a dorm complex called “ Middle Earth “.

  • @Morthoron1
    @Morthoron1 2 года назад +207

    That's the late great Sandy Denny of Fairport Convention singing alongside Robert Plant. One of the finest female singers of the British folk-rock scene. Or any scene, for that matter.

    • @karlhungus8006
      @karlhungus8006 2 года назад +15

      Also the only Zeppelin song to feature another singer other than Robert Plant ...

    • @hankstaines6568
      @hankstaines6568 2 года назад +19

      According to Plant, Sandy Denny was someone who could drink him under the table. Check out her song "Who knows where the time goes'

    • @BenWillyums
      @BenWillyums 2 года назад +3

      @@karlhungus8006 Lead singer, yes. The rest of the boys sang some harmonies on the first couple albums

    • @fredkrissman6527
      @fredkrissman6527 2 года назад +5

      Unfortunately,@@hankstaines6568, that contributed to her untimely death at age 31... Booze also killed Zepp drummer Bonham at age 32, which is when the band disbanded.

    • @oreally8605
      @oreally8605 2 года назад

      Yes she was a rampant alcoholic and drug user- falling down the steps several times in an attempt to kill herself. Shows all that glitters isn't gold.

  • @hookstomper7322
    @hookstomper7322 2 года назад +59

    Songs like this are what set Led Zeppelin apart from all the rest of the rock bands.

    • @scottbrown5818
      @scottbrown5818 Год назад +1

      BUT, Free was really Amazing! And Black Sabbath! The early 70's, what a time?
      On the heels of Vietnam. Yeah!

  • @lw3918
    @lw3918 2 года назад +144

    Phenomenal song that gets overlooked.

    • @Dinosaurs_with_laser_guns
      @Dinosaurs_with_laser_guns 2 года назад +7

      Not by me lol! Been one of my absolute favourites for a looong time. The vibe on this one is nothing but otherworldly.

    • @andrewmorton9327
      @andrewmorton9327 2 года назад +3

      One of my favourite Zep songs.

    • @davidgreene7676
      @davidgreene7676 2 года назад

      tremendous live versions on youtube

    • @terrilgeorge7255
      @terrilgeorge7255 2 года назад

      My favourite song, full stop!

    • @DarkSim77
      @DarkSim77 Год назад

      That"s because of the song that comes behind it..

  • @axandio
    @axandio 2 года назад +148

    "The Battle of Evermore" is an acoustic guitar and mandolin track from Led Zeppelin's fourth album.
    Folk singer Sandy Denny duets with Robert Plant. In live performances bassist John Paul Jones, who plays the mandolin on this track, sang along with Plant.
    It is commonly believed to be based on events in The Return of the King.
    In the most common interpretation, the Prince of Peace, who "embraced the gloom" and "walked the night alone", refers to Frodo, who left the Fellowship of the Ring and left for Mordor with only his servant and friend Samwise Gamgee for company. "The Queen of Light" who "took her bow" is taken to refer to Galadriel, a queen of the Elves, signifying that the Third Age is ending and that the Age of Men will begin soon.

    • @robertprice6830
      @robertprice6830 2 года назад +1

      Got that straight.

    • @paulfrombrooklyn5409
      @paulfrombrooklyn5409 2 года назад +3

      Duane Allman named his daughter Galadriel after the Lord of the rings Galadriel.

    • @TheMerryPup
      @TheMerryPup 2 года назад +3

      I always thought that, "The queen of light took her bow and then she turned to go. The prince of peace embraced the gloom, and walked the night alone." was about the setting of the sun and the rising of the moon.

    • @axandio
      @axandio 2 года назад +2

      @@TheMerryPup Well and then I have to believe it's a double entendre for Lucifer (Queen of Light) and Jesus (Prince of Peace)
      Because I know PAGE knows those references too.

    • @axandio
      @axandio 2 года назад +1

      or more than double ;)

  • @coinsstampsandcollectibles3552
    @coinsstampsandcollectibles3552 2 года назад +156

    The song is totally influenced by The Lord of the Ring Books - Dragon of Darkness, Ringwraiths ride in black, the Dark Lord rides in force tonight... it's all there in the lyrics. If you're not a fan of the books or movies then this would have gone over your heads. It's such a magical song from start to finish

    • @klaptongroovemaster
      @klaptongroovemaster 2 года назад +11

      “Aragorn looked at the pale stars, and at the moon, now sloping behind the western hills that enclosed the valley. 'This is a night as long as years', he said. 'How long will the day tarry?'
      'Dawn is not far off', said Gamling, who had now climbed up beside him. 'But dawn will not help us, I fear'
      'Yet dawn is ever the hope of men', said Aragorn.”

    • @argentokaos2629
      @argentokaos2629 2 года назад +4

      It was great how they always wore their influences on their sleeves.* I would say--- it would only go over people's heads if they just weren't listening to the words at all. Even way back in the day ('60s and '70s, pre-Internet), when listening to a song like "Ramble On" for example, trust me: everyone in the room knew who Gollum was.
      *You could argue, and some will, that they maybe carried it too far with the blues lyrics...

    • @eclecticwitch6669
      @eclecticwitch6669 2 года назад +3

      The influence is also in other songs, very cool!

    • @thomasharris4942
      @thomasharris4942 2 года назад +2

      I hope they sneak a version of this song into Rings of Power as fan service. Also, Tom Bombadil! Give us Tom!

    • @Isleofskye
      @Isleofskye 2 года назад +7

      Ah! Lord Of The Rings !!! 576,459 Words(Google) and I remember 2 distinct things about it when I read this at Grammar School in South East London in 1968 aged 14.
      Firstly, it said "For width of imagination this is unparalleled "
      Secondly, it was said "If this is your favourite book at 14 years old then that is wonderful however if it is STILL your favourite book when you are 65 then you are SAD"
      I guess this Londoner is just sad then😀

  • @klaptongroovemaster
    @klaptongroovemaster 2 года назад +97

    “Aragorn looked at the pale stars, and at the moon, now sloping behind the western hills that enclosed the valley. 'This is a night as long as years', he said. 'How long will the day tarry?'
    'Dawn is not far off', said Gamling, who had now climbed up beside him. 'But dawn will not help us, I fear'
    'Yet dawn is ever the hope of men', said Aragorn.”

    • @klaptongroovemaster
      @klaptongroovemaster 2 года назад +1

      You should check out Heart covering this one. Heart is better at Zeppelin than Zeppelin, lo.
      ruclips.net/video/wShmbjqP3WU/видео.html

    • @King14000
      @King14000 2 года назад +12

      Love those books. Tolkien was a master. I reread them about every 5 years and have done so since around 1979. I am always entertained.

    • @fordp69
      @fordp69 2 года назад +4

      @@King14000 I have read LOTR (including audio book listens) over 50 times, and the Silmarillion about 30 times. What a master of languages Tolkien was.

    • @AleisterCrowley.
      @AleisterCrowley. 2 года назад +1

      Chills

    • @AleisterCrowley.
      @AleisterCrowley. 2 года назад +3

      @@fordp69 I have read LOTR over 5000 billion times, and The Silmarillion about 3000 billion times. Indeed he was a Master.

  • @Barefoot433
    @Barefoot433 Год назад +18

    Brad is just a very literal man. Lex gets it. The feel of death coming, hours before the battle of metal weapons.

  • @michaelatkinson8291
    @michaelatkinson8291 2 года назад +64

    I always thought that the Battle of Evermore was about the battle between night & day. This is one of the few Zeppelin songs I can play on drums 😆

  • @axman5296
    @axman5296 2 года назад +18

    I was mucking about with a mandolin back in the late seventies, and a friend asked me if I had ever heard this song? I said no and he lent me the album and down the Zepp rabbit hole I went! What a ride!

  • @twanadenson1293
    @twanadenson1293 2 года назад +33

    If you've ever seen or read "Lord of the Rings" you'll recognize the Tolkien influence

  • @danw2276
    @danw2276 2 года назад +43

    Lex is nailed it. It wasnt intended to be fake but living in the past through present eyes. Love the deep dives from one of the greatest bands. thanks

    • @mikeconway9849
      @mikeconway9849 2 года назад +9

      I'm starting realize that Lex almost always nails the song's meaning.

  • @terriertz5134
    @terriertz5134 2 года назад +2

    This song, Kashmir and When the Levee Breaks are my 3 favorite Led Zeppelin songs.

  • @auralfixxation6702
    @auralfixxation6702 2 года назад +28

    I loved how certain Zeppelin songs just transported you to a different time and place.

  • @mikemac7196
    @mikemac7196 2 года назад +35

    Brad "I'm just glad this song isn't about heartbreak"
    Lex "...Yet."
    These two kill me.

  • @dubiousdistinction6500
    @dubiousdistinction6500 2 года назад +43

    such a brilliant song..still gives me goosebumps

  • @rogerbarrett9920
    @rogerbarrett9920 2 года назад +31

    I always pictured a coming battle in the middle ages when I listened to this. Great song and another example of just how brilliant Led Zep were

  • @mikehardesty98
    @mikehardesty98 2 года назад +26

    Lex you hit it right in the head ,that's the vibe Plant put into this song

  • @thegenxgamerr
    @thegenxgamerr 2 года назад +45

    This is a pretty unique Zep song, you first have the duet with Sandy Denny which is rare but you also have multiple references to Tolkien's work, in some cases nearly direct quotes "The drums will shake the castle walls" and the "queen of light" (Galadriel) along with ring wraiths, the dark lord etc. It's an absolute gem of a song, and yes Lex thats Jimmy Page on the Mandolin.

    • @klbax63
      @klbax63 Год назад

      John Paul jones on mandolin

  • @henriettaskolnick4445
    @henriettaskolnick4445 2 года назад +36

    You're correct that Jimmy plays the mandolin on this. When played live, Jimmy would play the mandolin while John Paul Jones would play a three-necked instrument that had a mandolin at the top, a 12-string, and 6-string as well as sing the Sandy Denny part.

    • @PeterTea
      @PeterTea 2 года назад +3

      Lol. Yah. It's like Jonesy said to Jimmy, "Playing a two guitar instrument, eh? Hold my beer."

    • @baredas
      @baredas 2 года назад +5

      Jones usually played mandolin live

    • @henriettaskolnick4445
      @henriettaskolnick4445 2 года назад +3

      @@PeterTea lol basically, yes. There's an interview with Jonesy where he said something along the lines of he couldn't wait to show Jimmy. They stopped performing it live because the instrument was too cumbersome to bring on stage.

    • @henriettaskolnick4445
      @henriettaskolnick4445 2 года назад +3

      @@baredas indeed, Jonesy did, but not for this song.

    • @James_Loveless
      @James_Loveless 2 года назад

      My favorite footage on Jimmy Page 1977 Backstage and a bit of Battle of Evermore
      ruclips.net/video/WUiy_6hI-xU/видео.html

  • @custardflan
    @custardflan 2 года назад +41

    Lex is right on. Heart doe a great cover of this, as they do on most Led Zeppelin songs, btw.. Robert Plant does his own cover with Allison Krauss.

    • @mikeconway9849
      @mikeconway9849 2 года назад +4

      His 2 LPs with Alison are fantastic. They covered this song and other Zeppelin songs during tours. Their live performance of Black Dog is very good.

    • @mr.knowitall6440
      @mr.knowitall6440 2 года назад +4

      Yeah I saw Heart back in 2013, and their entire second set was Led Zeppelin songs, with Jason Bonham on drums. They opened the set with this song. 🤘😎

    • @_LVC
      @_LVC 2 года назад +2

      He's currently on tour with Alison Krauss 🎸

  • @tomgorman748
    @tomgorman748 2 года назад +11

    Robert Plant was definitely deep into his Tolkien LOTR imagery at this time.

  • @raymondrochajr9621
    @raymondrochajr9621 2 года назад +18

    This song is a MASTERPIECE!!
    Everytime I hear it I feel like I'm in England drinking some cold beer in a pub.
    If I ever go to the UK I hope they have jukeboxes in their pubs! So I can get the Led Out and jam to some Beatles and get drunk at the Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club!
    Man that would be a dream come true!
    Thanks for sharing Brad and Lex!

    • @juliemanarin4127
      @juliemanarin4127 2 года назад +2

      I've been to England...it is fantastic!

    • @sporkfindus4777
      @sporkfindus4777 2 года назад

      Some pubs have jukeboxes 👍

    • @lyndoncmp5751
      @lyndoncmp5751 2 года назад +1

      I AM in England. My local pub is older than the USA. 😜✌️

    • @raymondrochajr9621
      @raymondrochajr9621 2 года назад +1

      @@lyndoncmp5751
      Did you build it? Just kidding!
      Greetings from Texas!
      I betcha you have visited the pub!
      I think I would have become an alcoholic if I lived near the area.
      I hope to go to your beautiful country before. my time is up🙏
      Of all the countries ,.England will always be my first choice!
      Thanks for responding mate!

    • @raymondrochajr9621
      @raymondrochajr9621 2 года назад

      @@sporkfindus4777
      I just want to see what's inside and then start to emptying those pints right into my belly! Jamming out to
      " LOVE ME DO!!" And all their other great songs!

  • @butchplz916
    @butchplz916 2 года назад +11

    One of my favorite Zep tunes! Thanks for listening! A lot of this song is about Lord of The Rings... Ring Wraiths. Shooting straighter than before, etc.

  • @cjonesufc
    @cjonesufc 2 года назад +29

    I say it all the time…. Heart covering this live on their “Alive in Seattle” dvd is one of the greatest live performances I’ve ever seen. Anne sings the main part and plays acoustic guitar while Nancy sings the secondary part and plays the mandolin. It’s an opportunity to realize that Heart has TWO incredible singers and it’s absolutely perfect. They even nail the the end with the echoing delay on the voices and overlapping harmonies. It’s shows why they were chosen to perform Led Zeppelin songs in front of the band.

    • @juliemanarin4127
      @juliemanarin4127 2 года назад +2

      Heart did this fabulously!

    • @franklinzappa7043
      @franklinzappa7043 2 года назад

      I 100% agree and I like HEARTS💖 rendition better.

    • @fordp69
      @fordp69 2 года назад +2

      @@franklinzappa7043 Well, I wouldn't go THAT far...

    • @TheoZoffrok
      @TheoZoffrok 2 года назад

      I totally agree - I prefer Heart's take on this to their version of Stairway To Heaven, which is very good, but still managed to slightly disappoint me, as I'd been led (ha!) to believe it was the greatest cover ever, which was as good as, if not better than, the original.

    • @nicholasprotz4297
      @nicholasprotz4297 2 года назад

      @@TheoZoffrok stop it, your being very silly.

  • @eddiea2457
    @eddiea2457 2 года назад +9

    Love how Lex doesn't take things too seriously, enjoying the music 😃💖🥳

  • @paulburton5150
    @paulburton5150 2 года назад +34

    A musical fantasy based on LOTR. The harmonies are sublime.

  • @fido46
    @fido46 2 года назад +2

    The female singer is Sandy Denny, an english folk singer with a huge back catalogue of her own, and the only ever guest singer on a Led Zep song. Check her out too.

  • @850cathedral
    @850cathedral 2 года назад +3

    This song is from led zeppelin IV. There are 8 songs on the album. Every one of them is a smash hit. However if you listen to them all, in order, your mind will be blown. One of the best albums in human history...

  • @LordEagle
    @LordEagle 2 года назад +11

    Song still gives me chills,,,,💥💥💥👍😎

  • @goittoog7563
    @goittoog7563 2 года назад +2

    Led Zepplin could give off that mystical vibe better than any other

  • @christikirk7265
    @christikirk7265 2 года назад +11

    Love all Zeppelin! Greatest band Ever! So much talent!

  • @Ozarks420
    @Ozarks420 2 года назад +7

    They had such a love for Tolkien and all his work. This song is amazing.

  • @lisemzarate4029
    @lisemzarate4029 2 года назад +10

    One of my all time favorite Zep tunes, Heart does a great cover too

  • @PeterTea
    @PeterTea 2 года назад +9

    Such a great song and it sets up the next song on the album perfectly... Stairway to Heaven.

  • @mnm2007
    @mnm2007 2 года назад +12

    This should have been used in the closing credits of the Lord Of The Rings Movie. Peter Jackson made a big ass mistake.

  • @armadillotoe
    @armadillotoe 2 года назад +22

    Inspired by Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy. Great song. If you haven't read it, you should. If you won't read it, at least see the movies. They did a pretty good job of being faithful to the books.

  • @kurre7
    @kurre7 2 года назад +1

    I first heard this song while camping out deep in the logging roads outside Aberdeen WA in 1998, 1999 maybe. This song hits different by a campfire at night in a cold forest.

  • @cryptoking7093
    @cryptoking7093 2 года назад +10

    Sue's right! This is ritual, tribal, battle on the horizon vibes for sure! It's primal!

    • @brainscott8198
      @brainscott8198 2 года назад +1

      Sue?? U mean Lex?

    • @cryptoking7093
      @cryptoking7093 2 года назад +3

      @@brainscott8198 I meant she's... idk where it got sue from lol

  • @johnathanstruble1064
    @johnathanstruble1064 2 года назад +6

    MOMMA SAYS...ZEPPLIN IS LIKE A BOX OF CHOCOLATES...
    YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOUR GOIN TO GET.

  • @TheRscorp
    @TheRscorp 2 года назад +4

    One of my favorite songs of theirs. I grew up in the 70's with both Led Zeppelin and Tolkien. For me when I hear this song I always imagine a group living in the world of LOTR but removed from the main story. Just a small band of people facing the same threat but not from Gondor, not from Rohan, etc. But facing the same evil and challenge and this is their song. Just an incredible song.

  • @traci4187
    @traci4187 2 года назад +1

    Music for a Renaissance Festival. I will play this EVERY time I go to one!

  • @MartinBryan
    @MartinBryan 2 года назад +16

    Lex, Great job identifying the mandolin I’m impressed! A group of Canadian musicians recently did a Live Christmas show with this song featured including Alex Lifeson of Rush.

    • @w.geoffreyspaulding6588
      @w.geoffreyspaulding6588 2 года назад +4

      How can I find that? Il try Alex Lifeson Battle of evermore….see if it comes up…

    • @MartinBryan
      @MartinBryan 2 года назад

      @@w.geoffreyspaulding6588 Oh stairway to Heaven to ruclips.net/video/aWktFEoqXbc/видео.html

  • @RogerFlynt966
    @RogerFlynt966 2 года назад +13

    you are listening to one of the many songs by Zep heavily influenced by Page's love for Tolkien. So glad you guys did this often overlooked masterpiece from Led. The constant struggle against "The Dark Lord" is timeless and one that requires everyone to choose what side they'll be on.

    • @w.geoffreyspaulding6588
      @w.geoffreyspaulding6588 2 года назад +4

      PLANT’S love of Tolkien! Typo? I sometimes do that myself. But yeah, it was Robert who was the Tolkien freak……Jimmy sort of rolled his eyes when Robert went there. Good naturedly of course.

    • @RogerFlynt966
      @RogerFlynt966 2 года назад +1

      @@w.geoffreyspaulding6588 good catch :)

  • @erlstone
    @erlstone 2 года назад +7

    In the 60's and 70's, Tolkiens' "Lord of the Rings" was considered an important literary piece and was on most primary and secondary school curriculums (in the commonwealth)... it was part of our youth... it's a big reason why a NZ director created the series... and it's influence on Zeppelin is similar, it was in their school youth and celtic roots.... the eternal battle between good and evil trope

  • @johnryder2878
    @johnryder2878 2 года назад +10

    This flows right into "Stairway to Heaven" to end side A of their 4th album (referred to as Zoso), perhaps the single greatest side to any record ever created.

  • @andyj639
    @andyj639 3 месяца назад

    A fabulous track, fantastic Mandolin and what beautiful vocals from the late Sandy Denny who was taken from us so young. RIP Sandy

  • @vicprovost2561
    @vicprovost2561 2 года назад +17

    Whether heavy or acoustic, they just sound better than anyone. Lex is right, this related to battle and heavily influenced by Lord of the Rings. That 4th album is as good as it gets. Try Four Sticks a great deep track that is legendary. Enjoy! 🎵🎸🎹🎤🎶

  • @mikecaetano
    @mikecaetano 2 года назад +1

    Welsh songstress Sandy Denny joins Robert Plant on "The Battle of Evermore". She was the only other singer to ever appear on a Led Zeppelin album. The band even assigned a special rune symbol for her on the liner notes to the album. If you've got a thing for angelic voices, then lend your ears to her voice. Her work with Fairport Convention is quite masterful. For a taste, check out "Who Knows Where the Time Goes?", "Farewell, Farewell", "The Ballad Of Easy Rider", and "She Moves Through The Fair" among others.

    • @lyndoncmp5751
      @lyndoncmp5751 2 года назад

      Welsh?
      Sandy Denny was English. Born and bred in the Wimbledon, south west London, area. She did have Scottish grandparents though. But she was English and had an English accent. 👍

  • @willyroussel3563
    @willyroussel3563 2 года назад +3

    Jimmy picks up JPJ's mandolin at Headely Grange having never played one, and comes up with this. Says "I was familiar with the tuning"

  • @brainscott8198
    @brainscott8198 2 года назад +7

    I too am waiting for the Eastern glow. The song's got a definite underworld, Lord Of The Rings vibe...trolls, goblins and fairies abound.

  • @scottbrown5818
    @scottbrown5818 Год назад +2

    You decided to react to Battle of Evermore! You people are beautiful 😍.
    I'm glad you waited 3 minutes to speak.
    Lex, you seem so excited. Brad, mesmerized.
    Yeah, LZ is very diverse. There's the pop side, that got tons of Radio Airplay(Rock n' Roll, Stairway to Heaven, etc). Then, hard core fans discovered this track, Physical Graffiti, Presence, CODA.
    Anyway, nice reaction. 🙂
    Lex, I agree with you about Metallica, the only speed metal band I ever got into.

  • @pressman1788
    @pressman1788 2 года назад +2

    Love the Led Zeppelin reactions! Thank you!❤️👍🏻 Bron-Y-Aur Stomp and Tangerine are great Led Zeppelin songs that should be added to the list!

  • @JimmyRJump
    @JimmyRJump 2 года назад

    The female voice is Sandy Denny, (1947/1978) from Fairport Convention fame. She died in 1978 from the aftermath of falling down the stairs in her home.

  • @RePete02
    @RePete02 9 месяцев назад

    Thanks for listening to the whole thing with only a single interruption. So refreshing.

  • @galenstone9097
    @galenstone9097 2 года назад +4

    What an epic song. I smoked ALOT of weed to this.

  • @none11ification
    @none11ification 2 месяца назад +1

    "The ring wraiths ride in black" direct Lord of the Rings reference

  • @kenhewitt7357
    @kenhewitt7357 2 года назад +1

    John Paul Jones plays the Mandolin and Jimmy plays the acoustic guitars, guest vocals by Sandy Denny.

  • @MrJeddYoung
    @MrJeddYoung 2 года назад +10

    "I'm just glad this song isn't about heartbreak." Thanks for making me laugh Brad. Pretty funny. Great reaction - so much more Zeppelin to go - thanks for posting this one.

  • @thewizard6077
    @thewizard6077 2 года назад +9

    Many movies and television shows requested permission to use Led Zeppelins music over the years, but Jimmy Page rarely allowed it, only in rare circumstances, like when they allowed writer/director friend Cameron Crowe to use their music in his movie "Almost Famous". Another rarity was when Jimmy Page allowed the song "Rock and Roll" to be used in Cadillac Commercials. Later on, he lightened up a little and allowed "Immigrant Song" to be used in Shrek 3, and some music in a few other rare circumstances.
    Here is one of the Cadillac commercials featuring Led Zeppelin...Pretty awesome!
    ruclips.net/video/gpD7f8gWgDg/видео.html
    Peace

    • @andrewmorton9327
      @andrewmorton9327 2 года назад +1

      Immigrant song was also used in the opening credits of ‘The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo’.
      ruclips.net/video/xQtXsp4tIbw/видео.html

    • @thewizard6077
      @thewizard6077 2 года назад +1

      @@andrewmorton9327 Very cool!

  • @pammickle3935
    @pammickle3935 2 года назад

    Thanks. I remember rockin out to this with headphones on at my boyfriend's trailer in 1971 and being taken for a trip! Such fun memories. Bring it back. (50th Wedding Anniversary this September.)

  • @danjohnson2986
    @danjohnson2986 2 года назад +7

    Brad, in the movie the song remains the same, Robert Plant is a sword wielding knight on horseback who is also a falconer. Just sayin’ Lex isn’t that far off.

  • @cabanelas
    @cabanelas Год назад +1

    This is one of their best songs!

  • @michaelgatton907
    @michaelgatton907 2 года назад +1

    The only guest vocalist on any Zepplin song Sandy Denny made some wonderful old school English folk music.

  • @barriehull7076
    @barriehull7076 2 года назад

    Alexandra Elene MacLean Denny (6 January 1947 - 21 April 1978) was an English singer-songwriter who was lead singer of the British folk rock band Fairport Convention. She has been described as "the pre-eminent British folk rock singer". Plant felt he needed another voice to tell the story, and for the recording of the song, singer Sandy Denny was invited to duet with Plant. Denny was a former member of British folk rock group Fairport Convention, with whom Led Zeppelin had shared a bill in 1970 at the Bath Festival of Blues and Progressive Music. Plant played the role of the narrator and Denny represented the town crier. Page elaborated that "[The song] sounded like an old English instrumental first off. Then it became a vocal and Robert did his bit. Finally we figured we'd bring Sandy by and do a question-and-answer-type thing."
    In 1971, Denny duetted with Robert Plant on "The Battle of Evermore", which was included on Led Zeppelin's 1971 album (Led Zeppelin IV); she was the only guest vocalist ever to appear on a Led Zeppelin album.

  • @GTLyons
    @GTLyons 2 года назад +2

    although we are about 4 decades apart in age... Lex and I are kindred spirits, that totally get and understand The Mighty Led Zeppelin! thumbs up for your man Brad's patience and understanding of your musical obsession too! lol... love this channel sez ole man rocker gt

  • @Sammylu-greenbeatsred
    @Sammylu-greenbeatsred 2 года назад +11

    Zeppelin definitely has a soft side, soft underbelly, to their music. I've always enjoyed it once I understood which way they were going, blues, folk, or country.

  • @LynnThompsonAuthor
    @LynnThompsonAuthor 2 года назад

    Everybody in the '70s of college age was obsessed with J.R.R. Tolkein's Lord of the Rings books. There were no movies out then, just the books, and everybody was reading or had read them. A few Zeppelin songs reference elements of those books. When I was in college at the University of Florida in the late '70s, there was even a restaurant called "Bilbo & Gandalf's" that was quite popular with us college kids.

  • @russwalker3119
    @russwalker3119 2 года назад +2

    this is one of my favorite songs by Zep, it has Lord of the Rings vibe all over it

  • @davemiii
    @davemiii 2 года назад +1

    Man I can't hear the mandolin fadeout on this without imagining the opening guitar and recoder intro of Stairway starting up right after it....

  • @masonsdaddy1000
    @masonsdaddy1000 2 года назад

    This has always been my favorite zepplin song

  • @jhood758
    @jhood758 2 года назад +2

    Oh man, I missed y’all again. Been bing watching your videos!! Love 💕 you guys!!
    Lex, I love your your reactions and air guitar!! 😊
    I would love to hear some Boston, Foreigner, Journey , Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, The Pretenders. sometime. 🥰

  • @eximusic
    @eximusic 2 года назад

    Sandy Denny from Fairport Convention. She had such a beautiful, unmistakable voice. OMG - Brad is stuck in literal mode again. I thought he had moved beyond that.

  • @dewdewism
    @dewdewism 2 года назад +1

    A song that could go with medieval times. Something out of Camelot. Peace and love to you two! God bless.

  • @RyneMurray23
    @RyneMurray23 2 года назад +1

    This is one of my favorite songs by zeppelin

  • @amnesiac494
    @amnesiac494 2 года назад

    In my top 5 favourite song of all-time. The buildup to "Bring it back..." gives me goosebumps everytime!
    Brad, you didnt have anyting to say about the song? lol

  • @TheNewRevolution
    @TheNewRevolution 2 года назад +1

    Brad looked like he was in physical pain listening to that song.😂

  • @Gabriel_Moline
    @Gabriel_Moline 2 года назад

    3:59. “Yet!” Genius!

  • @olddrummerguy
    @olddrummerguy 2 года назад +1

    Definitely a middle ages vibe. That's the way I like to hear it.

  • @aarongoldstein7614
    @aarongoldstein7614 2 года назад

    As has noted by others, Sandy Denny was the female vocalist on this song.
    She was in a traditional folk band called Fairport Convention. I recommend listening to “Tam Lin” or “Matty Groves”.

    • @idemandabetterfuture
      @idemandabetterfuture 2 года назад

      I second those Tam Lin and her version of Matty Groves. I also recommend "Banks of the Nile" and "Reynardine" and "One Way Donkey Ride".

  • @benjaminede6196
    @benjaminede6196 2 года назад

    I’m a huge Led Zeppelin fan and songs like this one are an example of why for me they are untouchable. They have so many different styles of songs and every style they do is brilliant. They are four absolute genius’s and I think their music will always be loved and liked I’m a hundred years or more. By the way you both are brilliant at this 👏👏👌👌

  • @raiskis1
    @raiskis1 2 года назад +2

    UK folk music had a big influence on Zep.

  • @gustavobarreda438
    @gustavobarreda438 2 года назад +1

    Epic Folk!. R.I.P. Sandy Denny!!!

  • @journeymantraveller3338
    @journeymantraveller3338 Год назад

    Great song choice. Lex has insight and a natural empathy with the music, to suspend disbelief, be in the song, dream and follow the singer's story. Love Sandy Denny's voice - can you tell her parts? Celtic sounds. Awesome goodness for the soul. All the music of the 60s and 70s was made in the long after shadow of WW2, and looking to a brighter image of the future.

  • @TheThorshammer74pwqE
    @TheThorshammer74pwqE 2 года назад

    The only duet officially...thank you so much my goddess Sandy Denny

  • @brainscott8198
    @brainscott8198 Год назад

    Lexi's POV is so on point about the band sitting around a campfire in a wooded area the night before going to battle. Love this girl. Of all the reaction sites, hers is the most heartfelt and naturally articulated with no filler...straight no chaser...no bullcrap, gets right to the point and is usually right.

  • @jayrayhoossongsilivedby5444
    @jayrayhoossongsilivedby5444 2 года назад +1

    Sandy Denny sings with Robert Plant.
    Look up "Who Knows Where The Time Goes."

  • @stevenhaff3332
    @stevenhaff3332 10 месяцев назад

    I simply love this song, particularly the choice of instruments. The use of dissonant notes, the amorphous quality to beat groupings all give such a unique sound and makes you admire their versatility and willingness to make music, interesting music, not just solid rock.

  • @LOKISlog7
    @LOKISlog7 2 года назад +1

    This song while great, is one of the reasons Robert dosent want to do a Led
    Zeppelin reunion. He said he dosent believe that people would believe in a "bunch of old farts" singing about mysticism, fairles, dwarves, etc I wish he would change his mind before it's too late.

    • @w.geoffreyspaulding6588
      @w.geoffreyspaulding6588 2 года назад

      Already too late. Not going to happen. Best you can do is perhaps watch the Page/Plant No Quarter tour……where they reworked Zeppelin tunes to incorporate Middle Eastern, Medieval, and orchestral parts. Or watch the many bootlegs of that tour. Or watch the Celebration Day O2 concert from 2007, if you haven’t yet seen it. That’s as close as you can get. Jimmy is 78…he can’t play like that anymore…..and Robert is not interested…..he’s following a totally different path. Luckily for me, I love his solo work…have tickets to see him this month.

  • @machoward6443
    @machoward6443 2 года назад +1

    Classic folk/rock from mid-sixties. Vocals - a duet of Robert Plant and Sandy Denny.
    Sandy was the lead singer of Fairport Convention possibly the best folk/rock group of the era. You should check out "A Sailor's Life" or "Who Knows Where the Time Goes". The first begins as a traditional English folk song but develops into a stunning kalaidoscope of sound and the second is a beautiful song written by Sandy herself and Fairport's most successful recording.

  • @jdovma1
    @jdovma1 2 года назад +1

    One of my favorite songs of all time. Of evermore, even.

  • @jeffsmith5494
    @jeffsmith5494 2 года назад

    This was the first Led Zeppelin album that I had as a kid I didn’t know what I was getting I thought it was going to be hard rock and then I heard this. Of course I played stairway to heaven over and over

  • @qhl5579
    @qhl5579 2 года назад +4

    The Heart cover is great too.

  • @grandwazoodebris1015
    @grandwazoodebris1015 2 года назад +2

    beautiful duet between Plant & Sandy Denny. Love it, don't care about anyone ragging on the hobbit lyrics. Just a very beautiful song, really nice overall sound and instrumentation. "pain of war cannot exceed the woe of aftermath" made my feeble pre-teen mind realize that everything isn't hunky dory right after the war ends. Good stuff, maybe I was just shallow, but worked for me. Also just fyi, Zep didn't let anyone use their music for commercial stuff for probably 25ish (?) years after the band folded up.

  • @beezysbeatz4924
    @beezysbeatz4924 2 года назад +2

    This is based on the Lord of the Rings. It mentions the Ring Wraiths among other things from the book by J. R. R. Tolkien.

  • @dalebarkwell1807
    @dalebarkwell1807 2 года назад +6

    Robert Plant was influenced by The Lord of the Rings Trilogy when making this song .

  • @kentnottingham9635
    @kentnottingham9635 2 года назад

    Cudos to Sandy Denny, who sang with Robert on this one. I used to imagine Jon Anderson from Yes was singing her part. May she be resting in peace.

  • @reddirtuk
    @reddirtuk 2 года назад +1

    With the wonderful Sandy Denny, Britain's greatest female singer songwriter . Check out her wonderful song- Who knows where the time goes = a classic.

  • @AlexScheibli
    @AlexScheibli 2 года назад

    Wonderful reaction! Love you both!!!