Robert wrote the lyrics of this song about a girlfriend Robert had before his career took off. The girl gave him an ultimatum: me or your musical career. Robert chose the latter. Jimmy Page constructed the entire song on acoustic guitar in his home studio, and arrived at the recording session with the music entirely written. Masterpiece.
We are all blessed that Robert chose the way he did. But really, there was no question as to which way he would go…he was totally DRIVEN to succeed in music….
This is the album that caused me to run out and buy every other album of theirs that I did not already own.(I already had their second album and “Houses Of The Holy”). And I wasn’t the only one. All of their albums re-entered the charts after this came out. It made me a die hard fan. You really have to listen to the entire double album. I consider it a masterpiece.
Very perceptive review of a brilliant song. Our brains and nerves are wired to respond to music as deep communication, which often goes beyond the words only. As high as theyre praised, Led Zeppelin was underrated...
Jimmy assembled at least 14 guitar tracks to create this using acoustic, electric, and 12-string guitars. The song was intended to be an instrumental, but Robert ended up writing lyrics for it. When performed live, John Paul Jones played a 3-necked instrument that had a mandolin, 12-string, and 6-string guitar and played bass pedals while Jimmy played acoustic. After a while, it became too cumbersome to bring that big instrument out so they dropped it from their set list for a time. Later in their touring career, they brought it back except Jonesy played regular bass while Jimmy played a B-bender Telecaster.
Turn the headphones around and listen again repeatedly when you listen to led zeppelin Jimmy Page on this song during the lead guitar I wear the head phones so I hear that lead in my left ear, he is playing the rhythm guitar in right. Listen throughout the song only with the right ear you can hear the left but concentrate on the right track of the tape then tell me not what musicianship but even greater is the more genius that line is throughout the song.
Tribute to Zed Zeppelin at Kennedy Honors Center....Heart sings Stairway to Heaven......WOW Nice to see the boys, The late John Boham son plays the drums, On Their Feet crowd. Fantastic Performance
Actually, to truly watch Jimmy caress the Rain Song and it’s beauty, watch the acoustic version on Page/Plant No Quarter Unledded performance. Utterly exquisitely beautiful playing….
hey man, first time here for me and you happen to be reacting to my ALL TIME FAVORITE LED ZEPPELIN SONG!!!!!!!!!! So i stayed to have a listen to see what your all about and you seem cool so....... i am now a new sub.... glad you like the song.... im sure you have many friends and family members who are suggesting songs... i have one... its a lil obscure for a BIG NAMED BAND... but its worth a listen... the band is QUEEN... and the song is called.... "Spread Your Wings" and its on the "News of the World" album i hope you enjoy.. it... peace
I've just found your channel and I'm already hooked! I'm a huge fan of 60s rock and especially Led Zeppelin. I'd love to hear some Black Sabbath. Their from the same era and quite inspired by Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin. you should definitely listen to their song "Paranoid" it's a classic.
I think you nailed it's overall meaning. Interesting that you picked on the Tupac sample, I was always under the impression that it was not a well known song of his, but I could be wrong about that. Either way, Ten Years Gone has been my favorite Zep song since the moment I heard it. One of LZ's most melancholy composition.
Yeah that Tupac song is a relatively unpopular song but I've listened to all his OG stuff so my memory didnt fail me! Its such an incredible song, I appreciate you giving this a watch. Do you have any song recommendations?
@@StillColour One song that I think will blow you away is the live rendition of Whiter Shade of Pale by Procol Harum. I'd listen to both the original studio recording ruclips.net/video/CJxpKlTID2Q/видео.html and then follow it up with the same man (Gary Brooker) singing the same song 39 years later, only he adds a choir and a full orchestra. One of my favorite live performances of all time. ruclips.net/video/St6jyEFe5WM/видео.html Beyond that I was going to recommend Close to the Edge by Yes, but it's an 18 minute opus and it doesn't appear you have reacted to Yes before, and I'd listen to some of their other hits before tackling Close to the Edge. But Close to the Edge is mind-blowing.
A lesser-known masterpiece by the greatest rock band ever.
Musicians are mostly incapable of anything such as this today. The achievements of this band is phenomenal.
most musician were incapable of anything such as this ever back in the days..............LZ are Hammer of gods
They were Epic
Beautiful! Simply beautiful!!
My top 5 Led Zeppelin songs change all the time… but this song never leaves the list.
Robert wrote the lyrics of this song about a girlfriend Robert had before his career took off. The girl gave him an ultimatum: me or your musical career. Robert chose the latter. Jimmy Page constructed the entire song on acoustic guitar in his home studio, and arrived at the recording session with the music entirely written. Masterpiece.
We are all blessed that Robert chose the way he did. But really, there was no question as to which way he would go…he was totally DRIVEN to succeed in music….
One of my very favorites from Zeppelin
Agreed. Like Rain Song and Thank You before it, Zep had the ability to craft amazing ballads.
I was about to write the same thing lol ...
Total Masterpiece!! Yes, I was going to explain this song, but u got it right on, which have it such emotion.
This is the album that caused me to run out and buy every other album of theirs that I did not already own.(I already had their second album and “Houses Of The Holy”). And I wasn’t the only one. All of their albums re-entered the charts after this came out. It made me a die hard fan. You really have to listen to the entire double album. I consider it a masterpiece.
This song is so sad and nostalgic. I think we can all relate.
always found this song emotional, this one is just gorgeous
Goose bumps, every time I hear this track.
You are educated and express yourself very well. Great reactor. Keep up the good reactions .
Very perceptive review of a brilliant song. Our brains and nerves are wired to respond to music as deep communication, which often goes beyond the words only. As high as theyre praised, Led Zeppelin was underrated...
Magnificent! Thanks for the shout out! 💓
Thanks for the suggestion, I really enjoyed that :)
i heard what i thought he said julie materyn i thought i had a long lost relative
Jimmy assembled at least 14 guitar tracks to create this using acoustic, electric, and 12-string guitars. The song was intended to be an instrumental, but Robert ended up writing lyrics for it. When performed live, John Paul Jones played a 3-necked instrument that had a mandolin, 12-string, and 6-string guitar and played bass pedals while Jimmy played acoustic. After a while, it became too cumbersome to bring that big instrument out so they dropped it from their set list for a time. Later in their touring career, they brought it back except Jonesy played regular bass while Jimmy played a B-bender Telecaster.
I appreciate the knowledge Henrietta!
This song sure is an emotional journey that connects with the soul
One of my top 5 by them.As a teen in the late 70s if you played guitar you had to learn this one Jimmy was the guitar God and still is to most
One of the great songs!
Turn the headphones around and listen again repeatedly when you listen to led zeppelin Jimmy Page on this song during the lead guitar I wear the head phones so I hear that lead in my left ear, he is playing the rhythm guitar in right. Listen throughout the song only with the right ear you can hear the left but concentrate on the right track of the tape then tell me not what musicianship but even greater is the more genius that line is throughout the song.
Every Zep track is it’s own unique trip and once tasted, you just need more and more forever.
I'm glad you didn't stop the song. This is a song that requires one's full attention.
This little diddy gets better every 10 years. TY Zepplin.
Zep is a journey🤘❤️
Tribute to Zed Zeppelin at Kennedy Honors Center....Heart sings Stairway to Heaven......WOW
Nice to see the boys, The late John Boham son plays the drums,
On Their Feet crowd.
Fantastic Performance
Thanks for taking Julie’s advice! I never, never tire of this song. Beautiful! Jimmy and JPJ’s strings are 🔥
So much guitar! But the drums!! Listen again to one that doesn't fade out. Awesome.
You will love it!
Hmmmmm, if I must ascribe a season to this song, I think of autumn, since it is looking back.
Bingo.
It was sweet watching you groove to the different paces of this song! I groove the same way, this is my all time fave Zep Tune..
You can't go wrong with Zeppelin no matter which song/masterpiece you choose to listen to.
It’s fun to play on guitar. It’s another Zep song I just had to learn how to play.
Legends
The Rain Song live at the MSG Ya gotta see Jimmy do this one live
Actually, to truly watch Jimmy caress the Rain Song and it’s beauty, watch the acoustic version on Page/Plant No Quarter Unledded performance. Utterly exquisitely beautiful playing….
hey man, first time here for me and you happen to be reacting to my ALL TIME FAVORITE LED ZEPPELIN SONG!!!!!!!!!! So i stayed to have a listen to see what your all about and you seem cool so....... i am now a new sub.... glad you like the song.... im sure you have many friends and family members who are suggesting songs... i have one... its a lil obscure for a BIG NAMED BAND... but its worth a listen... the band is QUEEN... and the song is called.... "Spread Your Wings" and its on the "News of the World" album i hope you enjoy.. it... peace
A good one is Fool In The Rain and definitely pay close attention to the lyrics!
Thanks for the suggestion! Adding to the list :)
@@StillColour have u listened to Fool In The Rain yet?
@@StillColour Bonham's drums are impeccable
Listen to YES cheers 🍻
It's like hearing the Holy spirit.
Julie M is Led Zep smart so just take her advice & run with it !!! Zeppelin GOAT!!!
I've just found your channel and I'm already hooked! I'm a huge fan of 60s rock and especially Led Zeppelin. I'd love to hear some Black Sabbath. Their from the same era and quite inspired by Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin. you should definitely listen to their song "Paranoid" it's a classic.
Haha welcome aboard! I've got Black sabbath on my list but let me add paranoid to it as well
I think you nailed it's overall meaning. Interesting that you picked on the Tupac sample, I was always under the impression that it was not a well known song of his, but I could be wrong about that. Either way, Ten Years Gone has been my favorite Zep song since the moment I heard it. One of LZ's most melancholy composition.
Yeah that Tupac song is a relatively unpopular song but I've listened to all his OG stuff so my memory didnt fail me! Its such an incredible song, I appreciate you giving this a watch. Do you have any song recommendations?
@@StillColour One song that I think will blow you away is the live rendition of Whiter Shade of Pale by Procol Harum. I'd listen to both the original studio recording ruclips.net/video/CJxpKlTID2Q/видео.html and then follow it up with the same man (Gary Brooker) singing the same song 39 years later, only he adds a choir and a full orchestra. One of my favorite live performances of all time. ruclips.net/video/St6jyEFe5WM/видео.html Beyond that I was going to recommend Close to the Edge by Yes, but it's an 18 minute opus and it doesn't appear you have reacted to Yes before, and I'd listen to some of their other hits before tackling Close to the Edge. But Close to the Edge is mind-blowing.
@@adamshelby975 Whiter Shade Of Pale is a great suggestion!
@@MsAppassionata especially since the lead singer, Gary brooker, just passed away on February 19th
@@adamshelby975 He was one of the great ones. He’ll be missed.
Awesome!
the most creative and best rock music comes from the early 60s to about mid-'80s not including the travesty of disco.
You must try Kashmir by Led Zep
I have sir 👀 check it out on the channel
good pick... as usual . great to find gold in a pile of coal
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2pac sampled this beat kill kill kill murda murda murda
10years ago I met my beautiful wife in a foreign land and stayed in her country.