Can we take a moment to recognize the outstanding bass work on this song? The song owes its inspiration from several blues sources, most notably Howlin' Wolf's song "Killing Floor" and Robert Johnson's "Travelling Riverside Blues". The double time section is what they used to call a "rave up" back in the day and was used to get the audience up and moving. Jimmy had played plenty of "rave up" sections with The Yardbirds. Jonesy said one of the things he was very proud of was Zep's music could get their audience to dance and groove, unlike some of their contemporaries.
JPJ is a genius, I do think he kind of liked being more in the background. I heard or read how he could more easily go out in public then the others, I’ve heard many reactors say about his playing. He was also the only one classically trained, all 4 are GOATS in their crafts, & together GODS!
@@sicotshit7068 JPJ did indeed prefer to be in the background and had at one point said he remembered what happened to The Beatles in that they got swarmed wherever they went and didn't want that to happen to him so when they'd get to a new city, he'd make sure his luggage was settled then slip out the back of the hotel to go exploring. Since he wasn't as recognizable as Page or Plant, he could do so safely.
Yes, I have the Fillmore West concert April 27, 1969 (also internet audio video from the whle concert). The song was called Killing Floor back then; LZ also played, especially Bonzo Pal's Delight, which appeared under Moby Dick on LZ II in October 1969 (2 albums within 9 months). I don't know whether LZ played the whole song other than on the Winter and Spring North America tours (exept in Medleys). Robert Plant had the song in his program in 2016+17. Have fun with all kind of good music!!!
Bonham was self taught, & often kept things under control, especially Jimmy who goes into his own world of solo. They knew they couldn’t continue as a band without Bonham, but nobody could have replaced any of them. Other bands may be able to replace a member, but Zeppelin wouldn’t be as great if they tried. Bonham’s son has filled in on special concerts, & does excellent, but he was to little at the time of his fathers death.
@@ToMitoReacts1017 > Robert was too close a friend, They both grew up same town & age . Birmingham, England low country. When Robert's son Karac passed , Bonzo was the only other band member there to grieve with him
"Squeeze me babe....till the juice runs down my leg.....I'm gonna leave my children....down on this killing floor" means exactly what you think it means.
The Lemon Song was born out of improvisations, Led Zeppelin came to an agreement with the song’s arrangement. John Paul Jones incorporated a more funk-influenced bassline on the track, as opposed to a conventional blues approach. The composition’s cohesiveness shows, as it comes off as a straightforward record, but upon closer inspection, is comprised of tempo shifts scattered across the track. John Bonham also shines on this track, his trademark heavy groove being applied to it.
Who tf else starts a song with a gong!?!? This is Howling Wolf redone is the best way possible! Robert and Jimmy with their call and response on top of JPJs bass and Bonham the Absolute Drum God! 🤘🏻
Music like this growing up was the greatest time ever to be alive and seeing them live in concert was the best. I feel sorry for today's youth and their music lol.
That Bonham SOUND on drums. THICK. He and Jimmy as producer deserve a lot of credit. Years and years ago Page said the first thing he would do if he started producing records himself would be to make sure the drums were recorded "properly". He felt that was a big weakness of alot of the records from the 50's and 60's.
When you react to Heartbreaker, it's best to include Livin' Lovin' Maid as well, that's the way the radio stations have played it from the start, so everyone is used to those two songs being played as one, however imo Livin' Lovin' Maid is not up to par with the rest of the album
I know you haven’t heard a bad song yet, & you aren’t likely to, it’s hard deciding which is your favorite. I can’t wait for your next & the one after that etc. I’m telling you, do the long version of Moby Dick, Bonhan’s huge amazing solo. There is a small version in a song on an album, but nothing like the live at Madison Square Gardens, he also beats the shit out of them with his hands.
I don't know if I'd fully trust anyone who, upon hearing this for the first time, didn't lose their shit at least a little. Welcome to The Club, lol! One of the many Zep songs where each member soars. Like, if u get tired of admiring what one of them is doing, u have 3 other options to focus on. Indeed, repeated hearings are needed to fully appreciate their songs. But, while all of them shone here, JPJ stole the show with his bass, imo. Bonzo, yup, amazing! I THINK that's a rare TRIANGLE he strikes a bit around 5:40?
**YAY** ha & yep yep i agree with ya **Luvit** cept course as ya know by now i am sure heh i can't not **Luv** **MyJimmyBabe** & i also really really **Luv** Plants voice on this & **Luv** the parts that get my heart racing heh BUT i can not wait for the next one ya are gonna finally see welp nope i am not gonna ruin it for ya ha...i will say it when ya actually are reacting to it **Nod** Eeeee this so freakin fun ha like i said its like i am listening to them for the 1st time as well & that IS a **WondrousTreat** that i truly need in my life atm **Thank YOU** so MUCH! **RockON!!**✨🎸✨
If you love bass-heavy blues jams, review Cream's 1968 live "Crossroads". Eric Clapton plays like never before or since, and Jack Bruce on bass nearly outdoes the lead guitar. And Ginger Baker on drum completes this 3-man insanity. Don't miss it.
Can we take a moment to recognize the outstanding bass work on this song? The song owes its inspiration from several blues sources, most notably Howlin' Wolf's song "Killing Floor" and Robert Johnson's "Travelling Riverside Blues". The double time section is what they used to call a "rave up" back in the day and was used to get the audience up and moving. Jimmy had played plenty of "rave up" sections with The Yardbirds. Jonesy said one of the things he was very proud of was Zep's music could get their audience to dance and groove, unlike some of their contemporaries.
JPJ...genius!
@@juliemanarin4127Jonesey REALLY IS the star of this song. Quite possibly, his finest hour.
Page was the leader and founder, he wrote most of the songs, But musically its the drummer that keeps the time.
JPJ is a genius, I do think he kind of liked being more in the background. I heard or read how he could more easily go out in public then the others, I’ve heard many reactors say about his playing. He was also the only one classically trained, all 4 are GOATS in their crafts, & together GODS!
@@sicotshit7068 JPJ did indeed prefer to be in the background and had at one point said he remembered what happened to The Beatles in that they got swarmed wherever they went and didn't want that to happen to him so when they'd get to a new city, he'd make sure his luggage was settled then slip out the back of the hotel to go exploring. Since he wasn't as recognizable as Page or Plant, he could do so safely.
Imagine if you will, hearing this live in concert BEFORE the second album had been released! Summer of '69! It was a night to remember!😅❤❤❤
Maaaan i would cry
Yes, I have the Fillmore West concert April 27, 1969 (also internet audio video from the whle concert).
The song was called Killing Floor back then; LZ also played, especially Bonzo Pal's Delight, which appeared under Moby Dick on LZ II in October 1969 (2 albums within 9 months). I don't know whether LZ played the whole song other than on the Winter and Spring North America tours (exept in Medleys). Robert Plant had the song in his program in 2016+17. Have fun with all kind of good music!!!
WoW!!! **LUCKY** envious BUT YAY way freakin **Happy** for **YOU** ha man that freakin **Rocks!!!**
.Plant is working off Howlin' Wolf on this Down on this Killin' Floouu dawg
Bonham was self taught, & often kept things under control, especially Jimmy who goes into his own world of solo. They knew they couldn’t continue as a band without Bonham, but nobody could have replaced any of them. Other bands may be able to replace a member, but Zeppelin wouldn’t be as great if they tried. Bonham’s son has filled in on special concerts, & does excellent, but he was to little at the time of his fathers death.
JPJ is playing the hell out that bass
One of Jimmy Pages best shredding! Not strumming!
That Plant scream at 3:00 is freakin crazy. He lets it all out.
YESSS!!! freakin **Luvit** he is just totally a freakin **Vocal Acrobat** no doubt bout it **RockON!!!**
Yes, he does, I love it! And after all that, he still has the breath left to throw a "yeah" on the end. Amazing.
You are just realizing how they couldn't continue as a band without Our Beloved Bonzo , RIP Legend
Yea man you couldn’t just replace bonzo and move on.
@@ToMitoReacts1017 > Robert was too close a friend, They both grew up same town & age . Birmingham, England low country. When Robert's son Karac passed , Bonzo was the only other band member there to grieve with him
More good songs to come... can't wait till you get to Heartbreaker/Living Loving Maid and Ramble On. In fact, every song on this album is fire.
"Squeeze me babe....till the juice runs down my leg.....I'm gonna leave my children....down on this killing floor" means exactly what you think it means.
LMAO!!
You focus on one member, and then the next one pulls you deeper, and then, your brain lights up completely for a very memorable ride.
The Lemon Song was born out of improvisations, Led Zeppelin came to an agreement with the song’s arrangement. John Paul Jones incorporated a more funk-influenced bassline on the track, as opposed to a conventional blues approach. The composition’s cohesiveness shows, as it comes off as a straightforward record, but upon closer inspection, is comprised of tempo shifts scattered across the track. John Bonham also shines on this track, his trademark heavy groove being applied to it.
John Bonham was definitely a standout on this! As well as JPJ
@@ToMitoReacts1017> Just wait until you get to Physical Graffiti - double album set
John Paul Jones = The Silent Assasin
You are right. Absolutely amazing!
You're now realizing how Incomparable Zep is; expect the unexpected..superb reactions.
Who tf else starts a song with a gong!?!? This is Howling Wolf redone is the best way possible! Robert and Jimmy with their call and response on top of JPJs bass and Bonham the Absolute Drum God! 🤘🏻
Music like this growing up was the greatest time ever to be alive and seeing them live in concert was the best.
I feel sorry for today's youth and their music lol.
I believe you man, i always say how i wish i grew up in those times to witness the golden age of music
Those guys were pretty good
The groove is very funky and is pure attitude
Incredible song.....a Masterpiece....one of my all-time favorites.
This album was recorded at various studios while touring on the "off" days. So the whole album has that "live" energy to it.
That Bonham SOUND on drums. THICK. He and Jimmy as producer deserve a lot of credit. Years and years ago Page said the first thing he would do if he started producing records himself would be to make sure the drums were recorded "properly". He felt that was a big weakness of alot of the records from the 50's and 60's.
When you react to Heartbreaker, it's best to include Livin' Lovin' Maid as well, that's the way the radio stations have played it from the start, so everyone is used to those two songs being played as one, however imo Livin' Lovin' Maid is not up to par with the rest of the album
John Bonham runs the band, they follow him!
I know you haven’t heard a bad song yet, & you aren’t likely to, it’s hard deciding which is your favorite. I can’t wait for your next & the one after that etc. I’m telling you, do the long version of Moby Dick, Bonhan’s huge amazing solo. There is a small version in a song on an album, but nothing like the live at Madison Square Gardens, he also beats the shit out of them with his hands.
Not bad for 53 years old.
I don't know if I'd fully trust anyone who, upon hearing this for the first time, didn't lose their shit at least a little. Welcome to The Club, lol! One of the many Zep songs where each member soars. Like, if u get tired of admiring what one of them is doing, u have 3 other options to focus on. Indeed, repeated hearings are needed to fully appreciate their songs. But, while all of them shone here, JPJ stole the show with his bass, imo. Bonzo, yup, amazing! I THINK that's a rare TRIANGLE he strikes a bit around 5:40?
4 Kings 👑👑👑👑
JPJ on that Base!
What a song huh? 😊
Drum & bass, before drum & bass existed!
HEY HEY WHAT CAN I DO.
Dude you are a Led Head…officially! 😎🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Bonzo was the BEST EVER! 🥁
Dude, you look like Robin Hood. Keep rockin.
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John Bonham is the drummer 🥁 😊
**YAY** ha & yep yep i agree with ya **Luvit** cept course as ya know by now i am sure heh i can't not **Luv** **MyJimmyBabe** & i also really really **Luv** Plants voice on this & **Luv** the parts that get my heart racing heh BUT i can not wait for the next one ya are gonna finally see welp nope i am not gonna ruin it for ya ha...i will say it when ya actually are reacting to it **Nod** Eeeee this so freakin fun ha like i said its like i am listening to them for the 1st time as well & that IS a **WondrousTreat** that i truly need in my life atm **Thank YOU** so MUCH! **RockON!!**✨🎸✨
If you love bass-heavy blues jams, review Cream's 1968 live "Crossroads". Eric Clapton plays like never before or since, and Jack Bruce on bass nearly outdoes the lead guitar. And Ginger Baker on drum completes this 3-man insanity. Don't miss it.
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Bonzo the human metronome.
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