John Paul Jones was the best musician in the band from a purely technical perspective in the group. So important and doesn't receive nearly as much credit as he should.
I wanted to love the same music as my dad. His favorite band was led zeppelin and his favorite song was going to california. Instantly it became mine. I would listen to it over an over and dream about meeting a girl with love in her eyes and flowers in her hair. 11 years ago I met my wife, we were both out at a bar, the bar tender set down two shots of Jameson, doubles, but before i could take them away some reached up and swiped them from me. I turned to face the whiskey bandit and saw the most beautiful thing I've ever laid eyes on. I thought she was an angel. There she was , a complete stranger, but at the same time not, blue eyes, blonde hair, and a white carnation in her hair. We fell in love that night. Whenever we went out and had fun, we would come home, push the couches aside and dance in the living room. We would always end it with this song. I would try to sing the words in my awful singing voice. If she didn't have a flower in her hair I would pick one from our garden and put it in her hair. On our wedding day she wore flowers in her hair that would make. Flourist blush. Jasmine and carnations and Lilly's. We danced to this song with all of our friends and family. This past august was the 2 year anniversary of her death. She only lived for 30 years. 11 of those years as my best friend and 3 as my wife. Complications from diabetes. When It was time to say goodbye I didn't want to. Her family and mine did their best to keep me from falling down. I knelt beside her with a white carnation in my hand. I gently put it in her hair and secured it with a bobby. I told her how beautiful she looked and softly reccited those familiar words. As she took her last breaths I whispered to her .."..someone told me theirs a girl out there, with love in her eyes and flowers in her hair" Sorry to writing a novel. I doubt anyone will read this whole thing. This song just means so much to me and when I see reactors that I really like reacting to it and hearing it for the first time, idk it's hard to explain. Maybe you can't relate to my story. But that's ok. I'm sure you have your own story and your own song that is special to you. Thank you for reacting to my song though. I hope you loved it as much as I do. I don't listen to it anymore, their havnt been many happy times the past 2 years. But seeing you react to it was a little bit of happiness. Thanks.
Your story is deeply moving, and I am sorry to hear how it ended. But don’t give up - keep your head held high and think positive thoughts. You are not the only one who has this song as the alltime favorite. Keep listening to it. Don’t let go…❤
@@tilnilken1406 hey thank you so much. I appreciate you reading it. It was cathartic for me to write, even if no one read it. But the fact that someone did, it feels really nice. I'm hanging in there, Caitlin was such a big part of me, my past, my present , my future, my best friend, my drinking buddy, dancing partner. Every single breath I took, every thought I had, every dream, every concern, every emotion. when I was excited, happy, nervous , sad, she was apart of everything. And then one day, POOF! They're gone. The person I was before she died died with her. Whoever I am now, and whoever I'm going to be in the future is someone new. And that's ok. Even though that life with her didnt last very long, I would do it over again in a heartbeat. Even knowing what I know now. All the pain, and suffering that's involved. If I could do it over, a million more times, I would choose her a million out of a million. Even if the pain was a million times more, and suffering a million times stronger. I would walk into that bar, introduce myself, and kiss her at the end of the night, every single time.
@@DomAtaGlance Your real life story reads like a romantic adventure in love....Led Zep. would be proud ! I had a tear in my eye for you mate, but you managed such an intense love, that so few get to experience. Hold on to that love, and pass it on for her, as that would be the best way to honour her memory, in my humble opinion !!
Led Zeppelin is not only my favorite band of all time but they are the greatest band of all time. I was in high school and this was the greatest time to be alive because we had the greatest music of any generation ever ❤️.
I would recommend "When the Levee Breaks" studio version. It captures the iconic drums sound that can't be duplicated live. Also the harmonica really kicks ass. I promise you won't be disappointed.
My favorite song from my favorite band so for me it literally doesn't get any better. Did you see the clip of Jimmy discussing the genesis of the drums from the documentary "it might get loud"? Awesome stuff
Led Zeppelin were not just a heavy rock band... They were also huge fans of acoustic music and this was part of an acoustic set, which was part of their majestic 3 hr concerts (This one filmed in 1975 at Earl's Court in London) Some of their mellow acoustic tracks include - 'The Battle of Evermore' (feat. Sandy Denny)... 'Tangerine' ... 'Ten years gone' ... "Gallow's pole"
"Going To California" is one of those ethereal introspective acoustic numbers that's best experienced when you're riding on a Greyhound bus in the middle of a rainy afternoon. The mandolin sounds always seems to mimic the sight of rain rolling down the windows and vice versa...
Happy birthday, Aileen! 29 is such a wonderful age. You're near the end of your 20s, yet there's something wonderful about being in your 30s. The life, the experiences, the learning, the stories of the life you lead into your 40s and beyond, when a deeper wisdom takes over. Many blessings to you, my friend! ♥ Isn't this an incredibly beautiful song? From a band that brought us Whole Lotta Love and Immigrant Song, they could pull these tender moments out of their talents and make their music so much more than balls to the wall. A prime example of how great Led Zeppelin really was and remains to this day. If you ever get the chance to listen to the early Heart, 1975 to 1979, you'll discover the powerful influence Led Zeppelin had over the band. From hard rockers like Barracuda to the lightly erotic Magic Man (he's got magic hands, mama) to gorgeous tracks like Love Alive and Mistral Wind, the original Heart group was supremely talented. If you've not heard them yet, I highly recommend their early works.
I´m 60 and love your channel because you react to so much music that I listened to and loved (still do) when I was growing up. I think you´re a hippie that was born 20 years too late. It´s so obvious that you love this music
Happy BDay Aileen! Love your reactions! These guys were so versatile! Rock to blues to folk, mix them together, country, rockabilly, reggae, funk, soul, rhumba and if they could have stayed together longer, we may have seen them try even more! This was part of 3 song acoustic set for this show which also included "Thats the Way" and "Bron-Yr-Aur Stomp" This was a tribute to the Great Joni Mitchell, whom Robert and Jimmy crushed on in the late 60s & early 70s. Joni once said in an interview, that LZ were the only male rockstars of that time who had the courage to admit they listened to her music and drew inspiration from it!
The song started out as a song about Californian earthquakes and when Jimmy Page, audio engineer Andy Johns and band manager Peter Grant travelled to Los Angeles to mix Led Zeppelin IV, they coincidentally experienced a minor earthquake. At this point it was known as "Guide to California". According to music writer Nick DeRiso, Joni Mitchell also inspired the song: "Plant makes a clear reference to 'I Had a King', the opening song from Mitchell's debut album, 1968's Song to a Seagull: 'To find a queen without a king', he quietly offers in the final verse. 'They say she plays guitar, cries and sings.' In an interview for Spin magazine, Plant admitted that it "might be a bit embarrassing at times lyrically, but it did sum up a period of my life when I was 22."
...Happy birthday Aileen...you are looking as beautiful as ever...great song selection, great band, will never be another with their impact, thank you for keeping them alive....I suggest you start from the beginning with Led Zeppelin..they are truly pioneers...the stars aligned and created Led Zeppelin...love you girl
Dopo più di 50 anni questo meraviglioso pezzo è ancora molto apprezzato da milioni di musicisti...i LED ZEPPELIN sono il più grande gruppo della storia della musica...li adoro! ❤️👏👏👏🎸😎
First time I saw Robert Plant doing this Live was on his second or third tour as a solo artist. I literally had an out of body experience. I felt nothing and everything all at the same time. I can close my eyes and I’m there again. Best concert experience of my life. Tears were flowing down my face and it was magical. - (Hope you had an amazing birthday!!)
Over the hills and far away is another one to check out. Zeppelin was perfectionists in the studio and true showman in concerts. Happy Birthday by the way fellow Virgo!
Zeppelin is the absolute G.O.A.T. group, this song shows the talent of John Paul Jones. Love this song and Zeppelin will live forever in music and who all they influence.
Hello Aileen - Happy belated birthday! I've been watching various reaction videos to Led Zeppelin songs and I end up coming back to yours as my favorites. You are spot on with verbalizing how their songs make you feel. Not everyone can do that. Yes, when Robert looks straight into the camera in this video I just melt. My God, that man has sex appeal.
Zeppelin has always been one of my favs! I have watched several different channels first reaction to Zeppelin, people between the ages of 20ish to 30ish, and all have loved almost every song. I grew up listening to them and several other bands from that time. I cant help but feel we had the best music back then. Hope you do more Zeppelin, particularly "what is and what should never be" preferred remastered version, if you havent already. Enjoyed your commentary and loved your reaction.
Have a amazing birthday 🎂. When I was 11 I heard Zeppelin for the first time. The next day I got myself a beat up old acoustic. Am 46 now. And have played Zeppelin in every band that I've been in. Love your genuine reactions. Especially to Since I've been loving you. You're reaction to it was exactly the same as mine. 😁😉😁
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AILEEN! And I love seeing young people discover and getting to know Led Zeppelin. I saw them at least two times, and for what it's worth, they are my second favourite band after the Beatles. I'm still pulled in just like you even after listening to their music for over 50 years.
This is one of my favorite songs of the enormous catalog. Another song of theirs that's in a similar mellow vein is The Rain Song. IMHO it's their most beautiful song and a masterpiece showing their softer side.
Happy Birthday! I'm celebrating the 29th anniversary of my 29th myself...So glad you "treated" yourself (and US!) to this "softer" Zeppelin song. They excel at anything they try. Your comments are always so worthwhile! For yet MORE of Robert Plant's charismatic passion, check out one of his most mesmerizing performances, "In My Time of Dying," "Mohotership" version. The rest of the band is super fun to watch as well!
You're so lovely, Aileen, it oozes out of you. I loved your reaction to this. I hope that you're having a wonderful time today, Aileen? Happy Birthday! All the very best. Adam x.
Happy Birthday, Aileen!! So glad Led Zeppelin has touched your life like they have with so many millions of others around the world. They are truly one of the best, if not the best, ever. Zeppelin had me captured very early in life and the magic in their music is still going strong many decades later. I wasn't fortunate enough to see them live with the original lineup, but I did have the pleasure to see Robert Plant solo in 1990 and Page and Plant perform in 1995. What a wonderful experience both shows were. I'll never forget them. Check out "Ramble On" for your next video, you'll be happy you did! Enjoy.
What a pleasure to watch again. I must say, my first exposure to Led Zeppelin WAS their Runes album, so it was hard to be impressed after that. But you know, my initial reaction then, which remains until this day, is that Battle of Evermore is actually their supreme track. Try it, see what you think.
Happy birthday, dear Aileen. 29 for the first time. :P You may want to hear 'When the Levee Breaks'. You're a big drum fan, and the drums on that one are iconic.
Firstly…HAPPY BIRTHDAY!🎉 When people ask me what my favorite Led Zeppelin song is, they are surprised when I tell them this song. Of course, they are rock gods and can jam second-to-none! But this song is just perfect in mood, tempo, complexity….and great lyric. “Standing on a hill in the mountain of dreams, telling myself it’s not as hard as it seems.”🤘🏻✌🏻
Zep is my all time fav band. Their acoustic stuff is amazing. Your reaction to the Zep songs so far have been my fav reactions and really make me sad that I never got to see them live. Happy Birthday!!
They put so much feeling in every song and could stimulate your emotions. As you listen to more zeppelin, you will find that they played all kinds of music from rock , to folk to blues, and more.
That line you liked so much ".. a girl with love in her eyes and flowers in her hair" is about Joni Mitchell. A fantastic listen if you haven't looked at any of her stuff yet you should.
This whole song is an homage to the great Joni Mitchell. The lyrics, the mandolin in open tuning, the vocal lines that rise at the end ("in her haaaaaIIIRRRR") is all a nod to Joni. Everyone loved her, perhaps the greatest songwriter of them all.
Agree: hearing Joni Mitchell will enrich your love of music X10. And what a poet she is - please take a deep dive and stay away from the "greatest hits" stuff. Her album BLUE is full of great songs. Try A Case Of You or River. Or Blue. BTW Happy Birthday to you !!! And thanks for this song to Joni.
Happy Belated Birthday Bella! BTW the girl they referred to is said to be inspired by Joni Mitchell so you should check out her song California and be amazed by one of the most beautiful voices to ever grace earth. Angelic mic drop
HAPPY BIRTHDAY YOUNG LADY!!!!! Hope it’s as beautiful and lovely as you my dear!!! 🎂 🎁 🥂🍾🎉 🥳 🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈😁 Awesome song and amazing analysis and reaction!!!! Stay sweet and May God and Jesus Christ bless you and keep you happy, healthy, safe, and loved always!!!! 🙏🏻🙂🌸🌼♥️. Woman… “You need cooling Baby I'm not fooling” 😁. I love the song that follows this song on the album “When the levee breaks”. Love the drums, harmonica, guitar, and vocals on it and the slow driving beat to it!!!! One of my favorites!!!! LZIV is a masterpiece!!!!!! 🙂
Happy birthday! As you end your 20s, you have so much to look forward to! Actually, my 40s were the best, but the growth in your 30s is wonderful. Goin to California has always been one my favorite LZ songs. Yes, Robert Plant is one of the sexiest rockers of all time!
They are truly mesmerising in all they do. Don't worry all the ladies blushed and were in love with Robert and Jimmy the Golden God and the Dark Wizard
Happy Belated Birthday. I'd like to recommend " All Of My Love" It's a sad song but there's something hauntingly beautiful about the song. For reference for anyone who doesn't know it's about Robert's son Carrick who passed away young.
Happy birthday!! I'm new to this channel but have enjoyed it very much so far! The more zeppelin the better, they are my favorite band of all time..maybe Heartbreaker next? Their best song imo
Happy Birthday ! This is the folky side of Led Zeppelin poking through. If you want to see how they faired through the years . They reunited in 2007 at the 02 arena London for a gig to celebrate the founder of Atlantic Records, Ahmet Ertegun. I would suggest Kashmir as a good example. The disband in 1980 after the death of drummer Jon Bonham and although they performed at Live Aid in 1985, this 2007 concert was the only reunion. Fittingly Jon's place behind the kit was taken by his son Jason a very talented drummer in his own right. The power, the passion and the magic isn't diminished by the passing years 🎂 🎂 🎂
🌹I wonder ? the 70s what side of history you would have been on. I think your taste and reaction to music says it all. We tried back in the day to bring ,peace ,love and help one another, where did we go wrong. Now it's up to your music and art to carry on, with that Happy birthday 🎂 and may you have many beautiful years ahead of yourself, keep looking forward my dear 🌹
Thank you for posting this dear aileen. Led zeppelin is the greatest band to walk this earth. Each member of this band is a bigger legend then in any other band
Happy birthday,Aileen. Whatta beautiful song to choose for your day.Even better is your reaction to love you received from the song.U going to Cali or not,doesn't matter. Cheers,dear🍷
I know this video is 3 months old so I wish you a happy belated birthday 🎂 🥳. And no you're not the only one blushing. My husband is actually jealous of Robert Plant because of what his voice and music does to me. I literally just melt. Know other voice can or has ever made me feel that way. What an incredible experience listening to his voice! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Happy birthday! Live version is definitely magical, be sure to check out album version too. Cool vocals at the end of that. My zeppelin suggestions: ramble on, thank you, you're time is gonna come, over the hills and far away, bane I'm gonna leave you, gallows pole, hey hey what can i do, when the levee breaks, ten years gone and im sure I'll think of more later. Love zeppelin!
Love your videos. You're sweet and you're comments seem concise and accurate. They're all special, but The Rain Song is my all time favorite. It's a reflection on a life lived IMO. Going to California was just as good and I still love it as well. Keep it up.
Happy Birthday Aileen. I hope you have the very best day possible. I love your reactions and I hope you keep the train going. My request is for one of these. No Quarter, Achilles last stand or What is and what should never be. I think you will enjoy anyone one alone these to start.
Happy birthday, Aileen. Led Zeppelin is right up there with Pink Floyd, in my opinion. Check out these three great songs by them (audio versions): Dazed And Confused, Babe I'm Gonna Leave You, and the Battle of Evermore. All the best.
Acoustic or Electric, Studio or Live, they always were the best. For another live thrill, from when Page and Plant got back together in the 90s, try them at the Amnesty International charity show in 1998, the do an incredible version of Babe, I'm Going to Leave You, with an unexpected Jimmy Page solo that is one of the best I've ever heard/seen. Jaw dropping stuff, still freaks me out and will you too, when you see it. At one point, Robert Plant is seen gazing in amazement as Page goes off, very impressive considering how often he has seen Page close up throughout the years. Well worth tracking down, enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎹🎶
Hapy Birthday mate, hope you have a fantastic day. My all time favourite Led Zepplin song. Loved your reaction and do forgive the pauses. Some times you need to stop to appreciate briliance
A beautiful piece of music done by geniuses, but when you break out that incredible smile my whole world justgets visited by an amazing surise! Wow! BTW if you love this song you should listen to the "Rain Song" to experience a fuller version of what you've encountered in this one. Also Page's guitar work in "Rain Song" is amazing as well. You will love it. Happy birthday Princess!!!! Make it a great one and this was a good start to that end.
I love your reaction to this song. My favorite group since 1976, (6th grade). I love when the newer generations appreciate what I still hold as iconic. You're beautiful, intelligent, and have great taste in music!!!
I love this song Led Zeppelin is one of my favorite bands of all time and Robert Plant is high on the list of the greatest singers of all time Dazed and Confused is one of my favorites but I don't know if they have the video for the performance at Madison Square Garden Jimmy Page uses a Violin bow during the song you have to see it to believe it
The sit-down acoustic set that became part of their shows started around 1971. It was so cool to see on the video 2003 compilation DVD that Jimmy Page painstakingly produced from deteriorating footage of 40 years before!
Wow. You had the best smile on RUclips, and now..... You have the greatest blushing giggle on the planet! Love your channel. You make me feel fuzzy. Happy Birthday Aileen!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AILEEN! Love your channel - CANNOT go wrong with Led Zeppelin, Girl!! Plant could sing the phone book and STILL make you think it's sexy....and, the instrumentation with Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, and John Bonham: IMPECCIBLE!!! HOPE YOU HAD A GREAT DAY! HUGS!!! ❤❤❤❤❤
LOLOL@Aileen's passion towards Robert's voice. Don't worry, throngs and throngs (as in millions and millions) of women were (and still are) ga-ga over Robert, be it his voice, sex appeal, etc. At the expense of showing bias because Zeppelin is my all-time favorite band, they were/are arguably the tightest band ever in terms of being genuinely great friends (e.g. Robert and John Bonham being childhood friends, etc.) and just clicking when they played their SUBLIME music together. Like Robert once said about performing as a member of the band, "We really get off on playing together." They were together just over a decade, but when they were together, Bonzo was SUCH an integral part of the band, that when he died, Led Zeppelin died. To give a couple examples of that closeness, when Robert's young son died suddenly of a virus, it was Bonzo who went to be with his grieving friend & band mate, and John Bonham never left Robert's side for continuous days on end, then eventually talking Robert back to playing with the band. So when the shocking death of 32-yr-old Bonzo rocked the music world, people have said Bonzo's death almost mortally wounded Robert, as well. Ya obviously know the term NEXT LEVEL; Led Zeppelin was sooooooo Next Level it was ridiculous.
This tune was originally released as a B side to the Immigrant Song, though it was later released on other albums (including a Atlantic Records compilation album in 1972). And yes, I still do have the 45.
Robert Plant and Freddie Mercury`s names always come up when the question, "Who is the Greatest Rock n Roll Voice" of all time. IMO they are Great, but I have my own GOAT...one who never gets the recognition he deserves. BTW...Happy Birthday Aileen!
Happy Birthday! You'll definitely want to check out two songs from the 1973 Madison Square Garden Concert, played back-to-back, The Song Remains The Same followed by The Rain Song. Amazing performances!
A very happy birthday to you, Aileen! 🎂❤️ You definitely picked a real gem here. The performance is just magnificent, as you well noted. Have you done their live version of Rock and Roll" from Madison Square Garden 1973? It's a must-see if you haven't. I hope you had a splendid day! 🥳
The thing I love about led zeppelin is that John Paul Jones gets far less “commercial” praise but hands down he was their secret weapon
If you think about it, he was the least flashy, but he's been incredibly successful and sought after as a producer
This song really shows how amazing he is. There is a reason Page once said that JPJ was the most talented of them all.
Greatest Glue Guy in the history of music. He played every role they needed to keep their sound together.
One of the greatest musicians to have ever been. He is one of about 5 bass players who inspired me to play bass.
John Paul Jones was the best musician in the band from a purely technical perspective in the group. So important and doesn't receive nearly as much credit as he should.
I wanted to love the same music as my dad. His favorite band was led zeppelin and his favorite song was going to california. Instantly it became mine. I would listen to it over an over and dream about meeting a girl with love in her eyes and flowers in her hair.
11 years ago I met my wife, we were both out at a bar, the bar tender set down two shots of Jameson, doubles, but before i could take them away some reached up and swiped them from me. I turned to face the whiskey bandit and saw the most beautiful thing I've ever laid eyes on. I thought she was an angel. There she was , a complete stranger, but at the same time not, blue eyes, blonde hair, and a white carnation in her hair. We fell in love that night.
Whenever we went out and had fun, we would come home, push the couches aside and dance in the living room. We would always end it with this song. I would try to sing the words in my awful singing voice. If she didn't have a flower in her hair I would pick one from our garden and put it in her hair.
On our wedding day she wore flowers in her hair that would make. Flourist blush. Jasmine and carnations and Lilly's. We danced to this song with all of our friends and family.
This past august was the 2 year anniversary of her death. She only lived for 30 years. 11 of those years as my best friend and 3 as my wife. Complications from diabetes.
When It was time to say goodbye I didn't want to. Her family and mine did their best to keep me from falling down. I knelt beside her with a white carnation in my hand. I gently put it in her hair and secured it with a bobby. I told her how beautiful she looked and softly reccited those familiar words. As she took her last breaths I whispered to her .."..someone told me theirs a girl out there, with love in her eyes and flowers in her hair"
Sorry to writing a novel. I doubt anyone will read this whole thing. This song just means so much to me and when I see reactors that I really like reacting to it and hearing it for the first time, idk it's hard to explain. Maybe you can't relate to my story. But that's ok. I'm sure you have your own story and your own song that is special to you. Thank you for reacting to my song though. I hope you loved it as much as I do. I don't listen to it anymore, their havnt been many happy times the past 2 years. But seeing you react to it was a little bit of happiness. Thanks.
Your story is deeply moving, and I am sorry to hear how it ended. But don’t give up - keep your head held high and think positive thoughts. You are not the only one who has this song as the alltime favorite. Keep listening to it. Don’t let go…❤
@@tilnilken1406 hey thank you so much. I appreciate you reading it. It was cathartic for me to write, even if no one read it. But the fact that someone did, it feels really nice. I'm hanging in there, Caitlin was such a big part of me, my past, my present , my future, my best friend, my drinking buddy, dancing partner. Every single breath I took, every thought I had, every dream, every concern, every emotion. when I was excited, happy, nervous , sad, she was apart of everything.
And then one day, POOF! They're gone. The person I was before she died died with her. Whoever I am now, and whoever I'm going to be in the future is someone new. And that's ok. Even though that life with her didnt last very long, I would do it over again in a heartbeat. Even knowing what I know now. All the pain, and suffering that's involved. If I could do it over, a million more times, I would choose her a million out of a million. Even if the pain was a million times more, and suffering a million times stronger. I would walk into that bar, introduce myself, and kiss her at the end of the night, every single time.
@@DomAtaGlance Your real life story reads like a romantic adventure in love....Led Zep. would be proud ! I had a tear in my eye for you mate, but you managed such an intense love, that so few get to experience. Hold on to that love, and pass it on for her, as that would be the best way to honour her memory, in my humble opinion !!
@@arkhsm thanks a lot man I appreciate the kind words. I've always thought love is the greatest gift a person could ever give another.
Far better to have loved and lost than never have loved at all.
The line “ they say she plays guitar and sings” is about the legendary Joni Mitchell !
Led Zeppelin is not only my favorite band of all time but they are the greatest band of all time. I was in high school and this was the greatest time to be alive because we had the greatest music of any generation ever ❤️.
You are right. I missed it by 20 years, but my dad taught me about it all. At least I can be thankful for that.
I would recommend "When the Levee Breaks" studio version. It captures the iconic drums sound that can't be duplicated live. Also the harmonica really kicks ass. I promise you won't be disappointed.
Yes, studio is dope!
The first time listening to any Led Zeppelin song should always be the studio version! Their live performances leave a LOT to be desired!!
My favorite rainy day song
My favorite song from my favorite band so for me it literally doesn't get any better. Did you see the clip of Jimmy discussing the genesis of the drums from the documentary "it might get loud"? Awesome stuff
Obviously this is a great song. Maybe this one you don't know. Edgar Winter's White Trash. Tobacco Road Live. The Roadwork album.
Led Zeppelin were not just a heavy rock band... They were also huge fans of acoustic music and this was part of an acoustic set, which was part of their majestic 3 hr concerts (This one filmed in 1975 at Earl's Court in London)
Some of their mellow acoustic tracks include - 'The Battle of Evermore' (feat. Sandy Denny)... 'Tangerine' ... 'Ten years gone' ... "Gallow's pole"
"Going To California" is one of those ethereal introspective acoustic numbers that's best experienced when you're riding on a Greyhound bus in the middle of a rainy afternoon. The mandolin sounds always seems to mimic the sight of rain rolling down the windows and vice versa...
You just hit me in the brain pan you are exactly right! ,🇨🇦
Happy birthday, Aileen! 29 is such a wonderful age. You're near the end of your 20s, yet there's something wonderful about being in your 30s. The life, the experiences, the learning, the stories of the life you lead into your 40s and beyond, when a deeper wisdom takes over. Many blessings to you, my friend! ♥
Isn't this an incredibly beautiful song? From a band that brought us Whole Lotta Love and Immigrant Song, they could pull these tender moments out of their talents and make their music so much more than balls to the wall. A prime example of how great Led Zeppelin really was and remains to this day.
If you ever get the chance to listen to the early Heart, 1975 to 1979, you'll discover the powerful influence Led Zeppelin had over the band. From hard rockers like Barracuda to the lightly erotic Magic Man (he's got magic hands, mama) to gorgeous tracks like Love Alive and Mistral Wind, the original Heart group was supremely talented. If you've not heard them yet, I highly recommend their early works.
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY. 🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂
There has never been any band like them, before or since !!
From the same concert "That's The Way" is as magic as this. JPJ almost showing off its mandoline 💙
Which concert was this? I LOVE Thats the Way!
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Omg! The best!
At this time, Zeppelin included a whole acoustic set in their concerts! The Led Zep dvd has the bulk of it filmed!
I´m 60 and love your channel because you react to so much music that I listened to and loved (still do) when I was growing up. I think you´re a hippie that was born 20 years too late. It´s so obvious that you love this music
Going to California, Thank You and the Rain Song are amongst Zeppelins most Beautiful
Grew up listening to Led Zeppelin, Another great song. When The Levey Brakes is My Favorite.
IMO Greatest band of all time. ‘Going to California’ may be my favorite. ‘The Rain Song’ and ‘When the Levee Breaks’ are both near the top for me too.
Happy BDay Aileen! Love your reactions! These guys were so versatile! Rock to blues to folk, mix them together, country, rockabilly, reggae, funk, soul, rhumba and if they could have stayed together longer, we may have seen them try even more! This was part of 3 song acoustic set for this show which also included "Thats the Way" and "Bron-Yr-Aur Stomp" This was a tribute to the Great Joni Mitchell, whom Robert and Jimmy crushed on in the late 60s & early 70s. Joni once said in an interview, that LZ were the only male rockstars of that time who had the courage to admit they listened to her music and drew inspiration from it!
The song started out as a song about Californian earthquakes and when Jimmy Page, audio engineer Andy Johns and band manager Peter Grant travelled to Los Angeles to mix Led Zeppelin IV, they coincidentally experienced a minor earthquake. At this point it was known as "Guide to California".
According to music writer Nick DeRiso, Joni Mitchell also inspired the song: "Plant makes a clear reference to 'I Had a King', the opening song from Mitchell's debut album, 1968's Song to a Seagull: 'To find a queen without a king', he quietly offers in the final verse. 'They say she plays guitar, cries and sings.' In an interview for Spin magazine, Plant admitted that it "might be a bit embarrassing at times lyrically, but it did sum up a period of my life when I was 22."
...Happy birthday Aileen...you are looking as beautiful as ever...great song selection, great band, will never be another with their impact, thank you for keeping them alive....I suggest you start from the beginning with Led Zeppelin..they are truly pioneers...the stars aligned and created Led Zeppelin...love you girl
Dopo più di 50 anni questo meraviglioso pezzo è ancora molto apprezzato da milioni di musicisti...i LED ZEPPELIN sono il più grande gruppo della storia della musica...li adoro! ❤️👏👏👏🎸😎
Decades later and Robert Plant's voice still melts the ladies.
First time I saw Robert Plant doing this Live was on his second or third tour as a solo artist. I literally had an out of body experience. I felt nothing and everything all at the same time. I can close my eyes and I’m there again. Best concert experience of my life. Tears were flowing down my face and it was magical. - (Hope you had an amazing birthday!!)
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Over the hills and far away is another one to check out. Zeppelin was perfectionists in the studio and true showman in concerts. Happy Birthday by the way fellow Virgo!
Zeppelin is the absolute G.O.A.T. group, this song shows the talent of John Paul Jones.
Love this song and Zeppelin will live forever in music and who all they influence.
Hello Aileen - Happy belated birthday! I've been watching various reaction videos to Led Zeppelin songs and I end up coming back to yours as my favorites. You are spot on with verbalizing how their songs make you feel. Not everyone can do that. Yes, when Robert looks straight into the camera in this video I just melt. My God, that man has sex appeal.
John Paul Jones on the mandolin 🔥 Happy Birthday 🎁
Happy birthday Aileen. Glad you enjoyed this epic performance. Led Zeppelin such an amazing deeply talented band. Never to be topped
Zeppelin has always been one of my favs! I have watched several different channels first reaction to Zeppelin, people between the ages of 20ish to 30ish, and all have loved almost every song. I grew up listening to them and several other bands from that time. I cant help but feel we had the best music back then. Hope you do more Zeppelin, particularly "what is and what should never be" preferred remastered version, if you havent already. Enjoyed your commentary and loved your reaction.
Have a amazing birthday 🎂. When I was 11 I heard Zeppelin for the first time. The next day I got myself a beat up old acoustic. Am 46 now. And have played Zeppelin in every band that I've been in. Love your genuine reactions. Especially to Since I've been loving you. You're reaction to it was exactly the same as mine. 😁😉😁
They are the definition of RockStar.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AILEEN! And I love seeing young people discover and getting to know Led Zeppelin. I saw them at least two times, and for what it's worth, they are my second favourite band after the Beatles. I'm still pulled in just like you even after listening to their music for over 50 years.
Its absolutely wild how good Led Zeppelin was live. Better than the studio version
This is one of my favorite songs of the enormous catalog. Another song of theirs that's in a similar mellow vein is The Rain Song. IMHO it's their most beautiful song and a masterpiece showing their softer side.
Happy Birthday! I'm celebrating the 29th anniversary of my 29th myself...So glad you "treated" yourself (and US!) to this "softer" Zeppelin song. They excel at anything they try. Your comments are always so worthwhile! For yet MORE of Robert Plant's charismatic passion, check out one of his most mesmerizing performances, "In My Time of Dying," "Mohotership" version. The rest of the band is super fun to watch as well!
"In My Time of Dying" Just a awesome bluesy song!! Love your reactions!!
You're so lovely, Aileen, it oozes out of you. I loved your reaction to this.
I hope that you're having a wonderful time today, Aileen?
Happy Birthday!
All the very best.
Adam x.
Happy Birthday, Aileen!! So glad Led Zeppelin has touched your life like they have with so many millions of others around the world.
They are truly one of the best, if not the best, ever. Zeppelin had me captured very early in life and the magic in their music is still going strong many decades later. I wasn't fortunate enough to see them live with the original lineup, but I did have the pleasure to see Robert Plant solo in 1990 and Page and Plant perform in 1995. What a wonderful experience both shows were. I'll never forget them.
Check out "Ramble On" for your next video, you'll be happy you did! Enjoy.
Led Zeppelin are the kings. Best band by a long way. Charisma and class beyond the rest.
What a pleasure to watch again.
I must say, my first exposure to Led Zeppelin WAS their Runes album, so it was hard to be impressed after that.
But you know, my initial reaction then, which remains until this day, is that Battle of Evermore is actually their supreme track. Try it, see what you think.
Happy birthday, dear Aileen. 29 for the first time. :P
You may want to hear 'When the Levee Breaks'. You're a big drum fan, and the drums on that one are iconic.
Firstly…HAPPY BIRTHDAY!🎉 When people ask me what my favorite Led Zeppelin song is, they are surprised when I tell them this song. Of course, they are rock gods and can jam second-to-none! But this song is just perfect in mood, tempo, complexity….and great lyric. “Standing on a hill in the mountain of dreams, telling myself it’s not as hard as it seems.”🤘🏻✌🏻
Zep is my all time fav band. Their acoustic stuff is amazing. Your reaction to the Zep songs so far have been my fav reactions and really make me sad that I never got to see them live. Happy Birthday!!
They put so much feeling in every song and could stimulate your emotions. As you listen to more zeppelin, you will find that they played all kinds of music from rock , to folk to blues, and more.
I was fortunate enough to see the original band… and yes you are one of MILLIONS of females that’s hypnotized by Robert Plants voice and singing
Fantastic performance of an amazing song, supposedly inspired by the wonderful Joni Mitchell. I love acoustic Led Zeppelin. Happy Birthday.
That line you liked so much ".. a girl with love in her eyes and flowers in her hair" is about Joni Mitchell. A fantastic listen if you haven't looked at any of her stuff yet you should.
This whole song is an homage to the great Joni Mitchell. The lyrics, the mandolin in open tuning, the vocal lines that rise at the end ("in her haaaaaIIIRRRR") is all a nod to Joni. Everyone loved her, perhaps the greatest songwriter of them all.
Agree: hearing Joni Mitchell will enrich your love of music X10. And what a poet she is - please take a deep dive and stay away from the "greatest hits" stuff. Her album BLUE is full of great songs. Try A Case Of You or River. Or Blue.
BTW Happy Birthday to you !!!
And thanks for this song to Joni.
Happy Belated Birthday Bella! BTW the girl they referred to is said to be inspired by Joni Mitchell so you should check out her song California and be amazed by one of the most beautiful voices to ever grace earth. Angelic mic drop
HAPPY BIRTHDAY YOUNG LADY!!!!! Hope it’s as beautiful and lovely as you my dear!!! 🎂 🎁 🥂🍾🎉 🥳 🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈😁 Awesome song and amazing analysis and reaction!!!! Stay sweet and May God and Jesus Christ bless you and keep you happy, healthy, safe, and loved always!!!! 🙏🏻🙂🌸🌼♥️. Woman… “You need cooling
Baby I'm not fooling” 😁. I love the song that follows this song on the album “When the levee breaks”. Love the drums, harmonica, guitar, and vocals on it and the slow driving beat to it!!!! One of my favorites!!!! LZIV is a masterpiece!!!!!! 🙂
Happy birthday! As you end your 20s, you have so much to look forward to! Actually, my 40s were the best, but the growth in your 30s is wonderful. Goin to California has always been one my favorite LZ songs. Yes, Robert Plant is one of the sexiest rockers of all time!
They are truly mesmerising in all they do. Don't worry all the ladies blushed and were in love with Robert and Jimmy the Golden God and the Dark Wizard
Nothing like a bit of gorgeous Robert Plant on your birthday🎉❤😊 "Thats the way" from the same concert is amazing.
Happy Belated Birthday. I'd like to recommend " All Of My Love" It's a sad song but there's something hauntingly beautiful about the song. For reference for anyone who doesn't know it's about Robert's son Carrick who passed away young.
Happy birthday!! I'm new to this channel but have enjoyed it very much so far! The more zeppelin the better, they are my favorite band of all time..maybe Heartbreaker next? Their best song imo
Happy Birthday !
This is the folky side of Led Zeppelin poking through.
If you want to see how they faired through the years . They reunited in 2007 at the 02 arena London for a gig to celebrate the founder of Atlantic Records, Ahmet Ertegun. I would suggest Kashmir as a good example.
The disband in 1980 after the death of drummer Jon Bonham and although they performed at Live Aid in 1985, this 2007 concert was the only reunion. Fittingly Jon's place behind the kit was taken by his son Jason a very talented drummer in his own right.
The power, the passion and the magic isn't diminished by the passing years
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Happy birthday and thanks for all the great reactions. Just love Led Zeppelin
🌹I wonder ? the 70s what side of history you would have been on. I think your taste and reaction to music says it all. We tried back in the day to bring ,peace ,love and help one another, where did we go wrong. Now it's up to your music and art to carry on, with that Happy birthday 🎂 and may you have many beautiful years ahead of yourself, keep looking forward my dear 🌹
Black Dog, Misty Mountain Hop, Thank You, and When the Levee Breaks are some great songs
Happy Birthday Aileen, 29 is a distant memory for me! Great to see you loving the zep.❤
Thank you for posting this dear aileen. Led zeppelin is the greatest band to walk this earth. Each member of this band is a bigger legend then in any other band
Happy birthday,Aileen.
Whatta beautiful song to choose for your day.Even better is your reaction to love you received from the song.U going to Cali or not,doesn't matter.
Cheers,dear🍷
I know this video is 3 months old so I wish you a happy belated birthday 🎂 🥳. And no you're not the only one blushing. My husband is actually jealous of Robert Plant because of what his voice and music does to me. I literally just melt. Know other voice can or has ever made me feel that way. What an incredible experience listening to his voice! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Happy birthday! Live version is definitely magical, be sure to check out album version too. Cool vocals at the end of that.
My zeppelin suggestions: ramble on, thank you, you're time is gonna come, over the hills and far away, bane I'm gonna leave you, gallows pole, hey hey what can i do, when the levee breaks, ten years gone and im sure I'll think of more later.
Love zeppelin!
I've stood on a mountain of dreams telling myself it's not as hard as it seems for 66 years. This song hits hard for me
Happy Birthday!!! This is my 2nd favorite Zeppelin song (Immigrant Song fuckin rocks)...so glad you reacted to it
Love your videos. You're sweet and you're comments seem concise and accurate. They're all special, but The Rain Song is my all time favorite. It's a reflection on a life lived IMO. Going to California was just as good and I still love it as well. Keep it up.
Happy Birthday Aileen. Enjoy the Ride of Led Zeppelin and all the great classics.
Robert Plant makes me blush and gives me goosebumps too. Love him 😊 Great reaction. Happy birthday 🎉
Happy birthday, can’t wait to see your reaction to more Zeppelin, my favourite being when the levee breaks.. but the list is endless
Happy Birthday Aileen. I hope you have the very best day possible. I love your reactions and I hope you keep the train going. My request is for one of these. No Quarter, Achilles last stand or What is and what should never be. I think you will enjoy anyone one alone these to start.
Happy birthday Alieen! Perfect to react to Led Zeppelin for your birthday. Hope your day is wonderful!
My favorite band of all time..happy bday and great reaction 👍
Happy birthday, Aileen. Led Zeppelin is right up there with Pink Floyd, in my opinion. Check out these three great songs by them (audio versions): Dazed And Confused, Babe I'm Gonna Leave You, and the Battle of Evermore. All the best.
It's purely subjective but most would say way above Floyd.
Acoustic or Electric, Studio or Live, they always were the best. For another live thrill, from when Page and Plant got back together in the 90s, try them at the Amnesty International charity show in 1998, the do an incredible version of Babe, I'm Going to Leave You, with an unexpected Jimmy Page solo that is one of the best I've ever heard/seen. Jaw dropping stuff, still freaks me out and will you too, when you see it. At one point, Robert Plant is seen gazing in amazement as Page goes off, very impressive considering how often he has seen Page close up throughout the years. Well worth tracking down, enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎹🎶
Happy Birthday Beautiful Young Lady! Rock On. 🎸
I saw them in 1980 in Europe - best concert ever! LZ best band ever!!!!!! love your reactions!
Happy birthday, hope you have a wonderful day. Thanks for sharing a little of it with us. Love your reactions. ❤
Happy birthday 🎉🎉🎉 Aileen . God bless you. Wishing you the best.
Happy Birthday! What better way to spend it than with Zeppelin
Hapy Birthday mate, hope you have a fantastic day. My all time favourite Led Zepplin song. Loved your reaction and do forgive the pauses. Some times you need to stop to appreciate briliance
A beautiful piece of music done by geniuses, but when you break out that incredible smile my whole world justgets visited by an amazing surise! Wow! BTW if you love this song you should listen to the "Rain Song" to experience a fuller version of what you've encountered in this one. Also Page's guitar work in "Rain Song" is amazing as well. You will love it. Happy birthday Princess!!!! Make it a great one and this was a good start to that end.
I love your reaction to this song. My favorite group since 1976, (6th grade). I love when the newer generations appreciate what I still hold as iconic. You're beautiful, intelligent, and have great taste in music!!!
Thanks for doing more Zeppelin and happy birthday
Happy belated B-Day!!! ZEPPLIN really has impacted you i see!
Happy Birthday lovely lady ! I really enjoy watching you 'discover' the music I grew up with.
I love this song Led Zeppelin is one of my favorite bands of all time and Robert Plant is high on the list of the greatest singers of all time Dazed and Confused is one of my favorites but I don't know if they have the video for the performance at Madison Square Garden Jimmy Page uses a Violin bow during the song you have to see it to believe it
The sit-down acoustic set that became part of their shows started around 1971. It was so cool to see on the video 2003 compilation DVD that Jimmy Page painstakingly produced from deteriorating footage of 40 years before!
Wow. You had the best smile on RUclips, and now..... You have the greatest blushing giggle on the planet! Love your channel. You make me feel fuzzy. Happy Birthday Aileen!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AILEEN! Love your channel - CANNOT go wrong with Led Zeppelin, Girl!! Plant could sing the phone book and STILL make you think it's sexy....and, the instrumentation with Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, and John Bonham: IMPECCIBLE!!! HOPE YOU HAD A GREAT DAY! HUGS!!! ❤❤❤❤❤
LOLOL@Aileen's passion towards Robert's voice. Don't worry, throngs and throngs (as in millions and millions) of women were (and still are) ga-ga over Robert, be it his voice, sex appeal, etc. At the expense of showing bias because Zeppelin is my all-time favorite band, they were/are arguably the tightest band ever in terms of being genuinely great friends (e.g. Robert and John Bonham being childhood friends, etc.) and just clicking when they played their SUBLIME music together.
Like Robert once said about performing as a member of the band, "We really get off on playing together." They were together just over a decade, but when they were together, Bonzo was SUCH an integral part of the band, that when he died, Led Zeppelin died. To give a couple examples of that closeness, when Robert's young son died suddenly of a virus, it was Bonzo who went to be with his grieving friend & band mate, and John Bonham never left Robert's side for continuous days on end, then eventually talking Robert back to playing with the band. So when the shocking death of 32-yr-old Bonzo rocked the music world, people have said Bonzo's death almost mortally wounded Robert, as well.
Ya obviously know the term NEXT LEVEL; Led Zeppelin was sooooooo Next Level it was ridiculous.
I just knew you would love this one Aileen, great reaction and happy birthday from your fans in England!
Happiest of birthdays 🥳
A beautiful song, for a beautiful person ❤
Uuuuuh, happy birthday Aileen!!! 🎂🎉🎉
This tune was originally released as a B side to the Immigrant Song, though it was later released on other albums (including a Atlantic Records compilation album in 1972). And yes, I still do have the 45.
Happy Birthday! Thank you for the reactions! I look forward to new ones all the time.
Robert Plant and Freddie Mercury`s names always come up when the question, "Who is the Greatest Rock n Roll Voice" of all time. IMO they are Great, but I have my own GOAT...one who never gets the recognition he deserves. BTW...Happy Birthday Aileen!
Happy birthday! Hope you have a wonderful day! Love your reactions and you truly seem to feel the music you react to. Keep it up.
Happy Birthday Aileen,hope it's been a great one so far and enjoy the rest of it.
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Your insights are simply beautiful knowledge, heart , and feelings thank you and Happy Birthday!!!
Love your passion and openly sharing it ❤. So refreshing. Happy Birthday
we share the same birthday. HAPPY BELATED! I love how you inspire me to love the music of my life again, as well you turn me on to new things.
Happy Birthday! You'll definitely want to check out two songs from the 1973 Madison Square Garden Concert, played back-to-back, The Song Remains The Same followed by The Rain Song. Amazing performances!
A very happy birthday to you, Aileen! 🎂❤️
You definitely picked a real gem here. The performance is just magnificent, as you well noted.
Have you done their live version of Rock and Roll" from Madison Square Garden 1973? It's a must-see if you haven't.
I hope you had a splendid day! 🥳
Happy birthday, I love your reactions.
Happy birthday! Been listening to zepp for like 50 years now. Welcome to the club!