This is widely considered THE quintessential "Classic Rock" song. There's a reason Zeppelin is in the pantheon of Rock and Roll. Great reaction. It was so much fun watching you all hear this for the first time.
Let's not forget John Paul Jones on the keyboards that did all the bass and flute. He a genius on keyboard and bass that doesn't get the recognition JP, RP and Bonham get.
Opera and classical singers were able to sing in tune centuries before Led Zeppelin came around, and with technical demands far exceeding anything Robert Plant does.
It was a joy to watch you two react to one of the greatest rock ‘n roll songs of all time. I loved how into it you got, and how much you were really digging it. Always great to see younger generations appreciating this music I grew up with and even better, to see folks from a different culture react. Love this, guys.
This solo is considered the greatest rock solo of all time...I think the live performance at MSG in 1973 is incredible as well; you get to see Jimmy Page play the "Double Neck Guitar" - by the way, it isn't an acoustic guitar, but a 12-string and 6-string electric guitar pieced together into the iconic "Double Neck" - you really get to see the way in which the song is put together and Plant is incredible live along with Bonzo with his drum fills and JPJ playing the recorder and using his foot pedals for the bass...when I was a kid and this song came out, i thought it was a flute...just how incredible these four musicians are and were...simply the best
There is a message in this song. She realizes that money can’t buy happiness toward achieving(heaven). And when she gets there, she’s warning everyone of her descent and ultimate ascendancy to heaven for the right reasons. She listened to the piper’s tune!
For a multitude of reasons...all of them great...this is arguably the most renowned and recognizable rock song ever recorded. It encapsulates everything that made Zeppeling the best band in history. Incredible vocals...outstanding drumming...great bass lines...timeless lyrics...and Page work that arguably makes him the greatest guitarist in history.
I am so, so glad you two reacted to the studio version of this song! Too many reactors watch the live version of this song, then go on to the Heart tribute cover version, and then never, ever listen to the original studio recording. This song would never have touched your soul in the way it did if you had simply watched the live version. The true power and glory of Led Zeppelin is found in the studio recordings produced by one of the greatest music producers to ever live, Jimmy Page, who was also the bands founder and guitarist. I highly, highly recommend you do a reaction to the studio version of the song "Since I've Been Loving You" off of the album Led Zeppelin III. And please always stick with Led Zeppelin's studio recordings first before checking out live versions. You'll be glad you did! Peace
Ladies and Gentleman, right here is what the world needs a lot more of. Two people from a completely different country, culture, religion, appearance, and politics who put all that aside- as do those of us watching it- and we all are just sharing a love a great music and the fun of watching someone else enjoy it. Music brings us together like nothing else can.. Its so refreshing to see this people from the middle east hear and enjoy American music and none of us care about all those other things the news keeps telling us are differences and problematic. You guys are great, thanks for doing this and sharing it with the world and me!
Thank you so much for your lovely comment ❤️ One correction, we're not of different religion, we're Christians. People are more alike than different. Politics and media intend to separate us but music always brings us together and that's the beauty of it.
That picture behind you of Jimmy Page with the double-neck guitar... this song is the reason Jimmy ordered the EDS-1275 double-neck from Gibson. It allows him to play this song live without switching guitars. 😎
GREATEST ROCK AND ROLL SONG TO ALOT OF PEOPLE INCLUDING ME 😍!!! I REMEMBER WHEN THIS ALBUM CAME OUT AND I WENT AND BOUGHT IT AND WE COULD NOT STOP PLAYING FOR EVER!! IT STILL SOUNDS JUST AS GREAT NOW AS IT DID THEN!! 🐐🔥🎸😍😁
Great reaction, Carol and Elie! I have listened to this song thousands of times for past 50 years and it is just as sublime on every listen as the first time. I typically would not recommend a live version of this song, although LZ did it really well in live performances, and I would definitely never recommend a cover of any LZ song. However, there is one live cover version of this song that the band Heart did for the Kennedy Center honors where the remaining members of Led Zeppelin were being honored and the drums for Heart were being played by Jason Bonham, John Bonham's (Bonzo's) son, that is a treat that you should give yourselves. Continue enjoying your LZ journey, no bad songs ahead
I grew up with this music. I was in my teens when this came out. I can't tell you how many times I listened to it. Still not boring. I love to see how you youngsters react to this genre of music. Makes me happy that you appreciate it.
It was wonderful watching the expressions of both of you as this song played, it seemed like you were on a journey. I hope you do continue to explore Led Zeppelin in all their glory. Every song from them is one side of their multi-faceted existence, you won't regret the trip! :)
Two Recommendations: The Live 1973 Version..OMG! and the Kennedy Center Honors, where 2 sisters "Heart" perform this song in honor and tribute to Led Zeppelin who are in attendance! Very Emotional! Enjoy!
My favorite album from Led Zeppelin is... All of them. That is one reason they are the greatest artists in popular music history (since popular became "pop" namely the 1950s) ever.
Thank you for doing my pick! So happy that on first listen, you saw the magnitude of this great song! Many would have told you to listen to the live version first but back in 1971 those of us that are as old as me heard it first on the radio and really got to know it, an absolute masterpiece of a song done in the studio. Now you can go have your fun and watch it live from 1973 Madison Square Garden… And I was privileged to be at that show July 29, 1973!… you are only three songs into Zeppelin, you have way more to discover!
Ed, thank you for having them react to the studio version first. I think every song should be heard first as the studio version, the one we all listened to on our stereos and radios back when they first came out. Cheers.
Ohh ❤️ thank you so much once again! It really means a lot to us 🙏🙏 we'll definitely keep digging more into the rabbit hole because it's very intriguing especially since we're not really expert in the rock/heavy metal genre so it's kinda new to us and we're glad our viewers such as yourself are enjoying the listening experience with us ❤️ Appreciate it❤️
Thank you for insisting on the studio version. While the famous live ("can anyone remember laughter..?") is a great way to show LZ's stage presence, both the sound quality and the solo are inferior. It's an interesting addition for when you already know the song as it should be known (that's why they recorded it in the studio this way, no?). Good call!
I love the way you guy’s look and love your reaction! You look like I did when I first heard this song when it came out! Glad you dug it! You hippies! 😂❤👍🏻
The official #1 Classic Rock song of all time, by a band who are absolute rock ROYALTY. BTW, studio versions are for the purity of the music. Live versions are for the pleasure of seeing the artists perform. Thanks for your reaction.
I’m almost 65 years old. This was the first album I bought that wasn’t the Beatles. Stairway To Heaven is musical masterpiece in every sense. It changes (increases) tempo 3 times which gives it a completely different feeling 3 times. Unheard of. Genius. That’s just not done. I don’t think it’s ever been done since. The lyrics are an introspective examination of the meaning of life. I never knew anyone who didn’t spend a little time thinking about the meaning of life after listening to this song. After all these years it still moves me the way it did the first time I heard it. And now it’s moving a 3rd generation. For that, I want to say thank you. You are why rock and roll will never die. That guitar solo is at least top 5 all time. And the song as a whole. It’s hard to say that any 1 song is the greatest of all time because there are probably 8 or maybe 10 that you could make a case for. But this one is most certainly the cream of the crop. It’s important to understand that there were no beats or samples or auto tune back then. Every single note was played and recorded by hand in analog. The first personal computers wouldn’t exist for another 20 or 25 years and they wouldn’t be powerful enough to run the software that also wouldn’t exist for yet another 15 years. This is a truly magnificent achievement. I hope you continue to discover and enjoy all of the great rock music. There’s a lot out there. If I may make 2 suggestions. Always listen to the studio album version 1st. That’s as close to what the artist intended as it’s possible to get. Live performances are really only great if you happened to be there in that moment. With a few very rare exceptions. Now, if you want to hear something really cool, listen to Carnival, by Natalie Merchant, from the album Tiger Lilly. Natalie Merchant is another genius besides being stunningly beautiful. But the thing that sets this song apart is the guitar, played by Jennifer Turner. The lyrics and the vocals are spectacular too, but the guitar work is just…well…I just don’t have the words to adequately describe it. It’s unlike anything you’ve ever heard. Enjoy. Much love 😊❤
you guys have to check out their induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! Heart did an awesome rendition of Stairway to Heaven with John Bonham's son on drums!!! Plant and Page were visibly moved. INCREDIBLE!!
Now watch Ann and Nancy Wilson of HEART do this song at the Kennedy Center with Led Zeppelin watching them perform. The drummer is the son of the late John Bonham who was the drummer for Led Zeppelin. Very emotional and Ann kills the vocals. You will be pleased.
At about 7:14 you guys looked at each other in wonder at the drumming you'd just heard. That moment perfectly encapsulated what Zeppelin can do for people, and why you guys make a great pair of reactors together! You're smart reactors, too, appreciating the lyrics. Try "Going to California," a beautiful acoustic Zep tune that also has wonderful lyrics! (1975, Earl's Court performance)
Thank you, I grew up watching and listening to them. For just a few dollars we could get in to see The Who, The Doors, and other greats at the "Whisky A GOGO" in Hollywood and "The Golden Bear" in Huntington Beach. It was a great time to live, and have fun. "Love you guys." Oh, and a bit of trivia: Whisky is spelled without the "e" because California law did not allow places to use alcohol in their name..!
I still remember the first time I heard this song, I must've been around 12 or 13 years old. My mom was into the "oldies" station, so I was well versed in 1950's and 1960's music. Then one night I slept at my cousin's house. The next day we were hanging outside and his older brother pulls up in his Chevy Luv. He had the radio on and this started blasting through the speakers! Every note was pure gold!
To think that this masterpiece came out 52 years ago, before auto tune and computer dub/overdub, and it is still so very special and timeless. The #1 classic rock hit of all time.
1000000 % agreed!! Annoys me why some people tell these reactors to listen to studio version over the live version at Madison Square Garden. That performance is absolute perfection and leaves WAY more of an impact than the studio version
That song is my favorite rock song. As an old boomer I never tire of hearing it. As a guitar player I now can play that iconic solo. It was on my bucket list. That song is a mystical and heavenly experience 😊
Such an amazing song. The music, oh what a sweet build up, frantic swirl, and magical conclusion. The lyrics MUST be listened to many times for it to slowly sink in. It is imagery and poetry, not thinking. A seduction of the ears, a teasing of the heart, and a mystery for the mind.
I wish I could take you both back to 1975 at Long Beach Arena, Calif. Give you two $10.50 tickets and enjoy 3 1/2 hours of Zep Rock ,like I did. No dancing girls , no audio tricks , no damn cell phones in the air, and no stage jumpers. The audiences respected them and they respected their audiences. I am 73 and no band out of many since has equaled their stage presence, music, and electric blues. I have many of their LPs ,CDs, and Cassettes. Peace.
It's not possible to hear a song again for the first time so seeing the reaction from other people to a 52 year oild song that still holds a power to amaze is incredible. Led Zep set a template for other bands to followof a slow burn song to a rock out and I don't think Bohemian Rhapsody would exist without this song. The group were worried that their fans were buying their albums just on their name so they released this without the band details on the album so the songs were appraised purely on merit. I think you should try War Pigs by Black Sabbath, a heavy rock and heavy lyrics song.
I'm an American and I must admit that the best rock was dominated by the UK from the late 60s all the way to the late 80s. The US hadYes, there were some great American band like Lynyrd Skynyrd and Credence, and some great softer, more folk-like bands like America; Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young (the later being a Canadian); Simon and Garfunkel and even the Eagles. And later on, in the early 80s New Wave had a few top notch bands from the US, but it was still mostly British bands that were coming out with the great stuff. And even though Punk Rock started with the American band The Ramones, the Brits took it over after that. Only in the late 80s and onward did US bands take off, starting with Nirvana's and Pearl Jam's Grunge Rock style, later turning into Alternative and then Nu Metal then Death Metal and variants that came around at or after the time rock music was completely fragmented by the internet. So I commend you both for picking out some of the best the US had to offer at the time, but you're going to find that in the 70s, everyone--including Americans--were mostly listening to British rock bands like Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Yes, and many more.
Carol and Elie. After this, you should listen to the live version by the group Heart. They pay tribute to Led Zeppelin at the Kennedy Center Honors and knock it out of the park. Robert Plant is known for being very particular about his music and hasn't very good things to say about many who have tried to play this most signature piece of their musical catalog. John Bonham's son, Jason, pitches in on the drums in place of his late father, John, to salute his part in creating this glorious postcard. It is all it could be and more. And just because I know you two live to rock out, take time to listen to MISTY MOUNTAIN HOP. You will have a great time there. Enjoy
No, Led Zeppelin doing this live first should come before somebody who isn't Led Zeppelin doing this song. What next, Dolly Parton? I love Ann and Nancy, but leave it to Zeppelin.
ABSOLUTELY agree on using the studio vrsion for first listen of this song. I saw 3 of the 5 Led Zepplin shows at Earl's Court in London in 1975, and the film production of this song just never came out that well. Use the live versions for some of the faster paced songs, like "Black Dog"; "Immigrant Song"; "Dazed and Confused", etc.
I wish I could go back all those years to the first time I heard this song. The magic of this song has faded mostly because its 50ish years old and because as a guitar and bass player I learned all the parts. If you want to keep the magic alive do not learn your favorite songs. After magic its all just math.
Watch the cover version from the Kennedy Center awards ceremony where the Wilson sisters from Heart along with Led Zeppelin’s late drummer’s son, Jason Bonham was on drums to the surprise of the living band members, who watched the magical performance. Probably the best live rock cover ever performed in history.
Great song. A true classic. It is truly considered one of the, if not the greatest Rock - n - Roll songs of all time. I tend to agree. You two are great! Kudos!
This song saved my life when stuck in the high country wilderness of Colorado for many days in a vw van. I played it every time I dared to start the van for heat..Richard
An amazing song, and an amazing band. It was an instant classic. And it probably is the greatest rock song of all time. I remember the first time I heard it back in the 70s and it left me stunned and speechless. The whole album is great. One of my favorites.Their first album has become my favorite over the years. This was their fourth album.
It was a real treat watching you both react to one of the greatest rock groups of all time. Individually each member of Led Zeppelin were great, but together they made magic that the world may never see again. Thanks for this great reaction.
The best rock ballad of all time. Pure magic. Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, Bonzo & JPJ, need i say anything more ???? Live version could have been more interesting to review.
One of the purest reactions to Stairway To Heaven that I have seen. This one is a saver. New subscriber. Stay real, and ... keep on r'actin . Oh -- don't put "Rock and Roll" in a box. There is so much of a range in rock. Soft Rock. Heavy Metal [ not the devil crap ]. Southern Rock. Even "Pop" can be Rock. Especially Pop from the 60's through the 90's. There is also Country Rock. All genres of music are great, for the most part. Good music is good music. There are extremes that don't even qualify as music. But in general, real music is beautiful. Disco was frowned upon back in the 70's when I was a teen. It wasn't "cool." I even gave away my "Saturday Night Fever" album because it was full of disco. And I NEVER gave away one of my albums. Not from my coveted album collection. But I felt "uncool" owning a disco album. Of course, now the songs from the disco era are considered good music. Because they are. The Bee Gees are an incredible band, and they were prominent during the disco era. But The Bee Gees wrote and performed music that fit in multiple genres. Y'all have a bottomless pit to dig into as far as the amount of great music there is out there to react to. And while the 70's are the best decade of modern music -- hands down -- check out the songs anywhere from the 50's up to and including the 90's. Of course, the music from 2000 until now has some great stuff. And there are bands and solo artists who recently have been putting out some good 'ol R&R and Pop music. Real talent is still out there.
if you thought that was something , find the version on RUclips where they play the song backwards. you will never see the song the same again , and you will loose sleep at night over it.
Zeppelin...... Start at Led Zeppelin 1 and don't stop. The live versions are very very long😂but we'll worth watching! Loved zeppelin since 1969 and still do today.
It simply means that depending on beauty and charms to find happiness through material things is like riding the whispering wind. But, if you resist the Piper” who is trying to lead you down this false path, and for those who stand long, true love will prevail and you will find a lady who shows that everything still turns to gold and we will find true love and true happiness which is greater than anything that can be bought.
Back in the day you needed to listen to FM to get ALL of that guitar solo, as lame AM radio cut almost all of it out. But of course you would whip out the 331/3 album and get your fix of LZ! Song is 50 years old!
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Probably the most iconic guitar solo of all time.
that , and comfortably numb by Pink Floyd .
that and david gilmour in comfortably numb .
This is widely considered THE quintessential "Classic Rock" song. There's a reason Zeppelin is in the pantheon of Rock and Roll. Great reaction. It was so much fun watching you all hear this for the first time.
That was propably the best Rock song ever written! considered by many.
Rush beats them with at least ...half of their catalog
@@Augfordpdoggie You're funny.
@@Augfordpdoggie Lol!
That was the best orgasm camouflaged as a rock song 😂
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The most ICONIC ROCK song of all time.
I like smoke on the water live 1972 By Deep Purple
someone seems to have noticed the magic of Mr Bonham. We miss you sorely John.
Let's not forget John Paul Jones on the keyboards that did all the bass and flute. He a genius on keyboard and bass that doesn't get the recognition JP, RP and Bonham get.
Think you’ll find it was a recorder not a flute
@@madformorgan7848 Flute simulated on his organ or recorder.
I love that the younger generations are appreciating the timeless rock from the past.
The studio version has subtle nuances that the live version just doesn't have.
This is as close to perfection as you can get.
Led Zeppelin - Stairway to Heaven. Live version from Madison Square Garden in New York City in 1973.
It is a must-listen/view.
WAAAAAAAAAAAAAY BETTER
The song itself is a stairway. These guys were like 22 to 25 yrs old when they created this. Insane.
And apparently the wrote and recorded in 2 hrs
Don't forget they did all of this before auto tune was invented
And before that abomination called hip hop and all the fake electronic crap that’s out today.
Opera and classical singers were able to sing in tune centuries before Led Zeppelin came around, and with technical demands far exceeding anything Robert Plant does.
@@matthewbergey7153 was just pointing out that Mr Plant is a great singer unlike anyone you can find on the radio today
Cringe
Picky , picky...picky .
It was a joy to watch you two react to one of the greatest rock ‘n roll songs of all time. I loved how into it you got, and how much you were really digging it. Always great to see younger generations appreciating this music I grew up with and even better, to see folks from a different culture react. Love this, guys.
ABSOLUTELY TRUE ❤
Me emociono as 70 anos escutar LED MAIOR BANDA DE TODOS OS TEMPOS
Led Zeppelin... TIMELESS PERFECTION!
Best Guitar Solo of all Time
Try Rory Gallagher or Jimi Hendrix
Yes!
Sorry, listen to Eddie Van Halen, Eruption
@@davidbowers9689 That's something different
This solo is considered the greatest rock solo of all time...I think the live performance at MSG in 1973 is incredible as well; you get to see Jimmy Page play the "Double Neck Guitar" - by the way, it isn't an acoustic guitar, but a 12-string and 6-string electric guitar pieced together into the iconic "Double Neck" - you really get to see the way in which the song is put together and Plant is incredible live along with Bonzo with his drum fills and JPJ playing the recorder and using his foot pedals for the bass...when I was a kid and this song came out, i thought it was a flute...just how incredible these four musicians are and were...simply the best
No, actually the solo in Freebird is considered the greatest of all time ....or the twin solos in Blue Sky... or Jimi Hendrix.... or
@samwaugh1464 freebird isn't a solo as such, personally I'm calling it as comfortably numb as greatest
No such thing everyone has their own opinion of "the greatest solo"
@@Rebel-cd6gc true, everyone has their own opinion, but it's still definitely "comfortably numb " 😅😅
@@swfcocs1 You can definitely make a good case for that one my friend. My personal favorite is "Hotel California". But that's just my opinion
I feel fortunate that I got to see Led Zeppelin live, 1977.
There is a message in this song. She realizes that money can’t buy happiness toward achieving(heaven). And when she gets there, she’s warning everyone of her descent and ultimate ascendancy to heaven for the right reasons. She listened to the piper’s tune!
Having first heard this song a half-century ago, it’s great to see how people respond to it on their first hearing.
For a multitude of reasons...all of them great...this is arguably the most renowned and recognizable rock song ever recorded. It encapsulates everything that made Zeppeling the best band in history. Incredible vocals...outstanding drumming...great bass lines...timeless lyrics...and Page work that arguably makes him the greatest guitarist in history.
She is beautiful.
I am so, so glad you two reacted to the studio version of this song! Too many reactors watch the live version of this song, then go on to the Heart tribute cover version, and then never, ever listen to the original studio recording. This song would never have touched your soul in the way it did if you had simply watched the live version. The true power and glory of Led Zeppelin is found in the studio recordings produced by one of the greatest music producers to ever live, Jimmy Page, who was also the bands founder and guitarist. I highly, highly recommend you do a reaction to the studio version of the song "Since I've Been Loving You" off of the album Led Zeppelin III. And please always stick with Led Zeppelin's studio recordings first before checking out live versions. You'll be glad you did!
Peace
I couldn’t agree more about the studio versions first, at least with Zeppelin.
Ladies and Gentleman, right here is what the world needs a lot more of. Two people from a completely different country, culture, religion, appearance, and politics who put all that aside- as do those of us watching it- and we all are just sharing a love a great music and the fun of watching someone else enjoy it. Music brings us together like nothing else can.. Its so refreshing to see this people from the middle east hear and enjoy American music and none of us care about all those other things the news keeps telling us are differences and problematic. You guys are great, thanks for doing this and sharing it with the world and me!
Thank you so much for your lovely comment ❤️ One correction, we're not of different religion, we're Christians. People are more alike than different. Politics and media intend to separate us but music always brings us together and that's the beauty of it.
That picture behind you of Jimmy Page with the double-neck guitar... this song is the reason Jimmy ordered the EDS-1275 double-neck from Gibson.
It allows him to play this song live without switching guitars. 😎
GREATEST ROCK AND ROLL SONG TO ALOT OF PEOPLE INCLUDING ME 😍!!! I REMEMBER WHEN THIS ALBUM CAME OUT AND I WENT AND BOUGHT IT AND WE COULD NOT STOP PLAYING FOR EVER!! IT STILL SOUNDS JUST AS GREAT NOW AS IT DID THEN!! 🐐🔥🎸😍😁
Wow, great reaction been listening to the song for over 50 years. Seeing people get joy out of the song still is so cool.
I never get tired of hearing bonham @7:11 he just put them into the stars
The smile that came upon her face when Bonzo came in was worth the watch. 😁
The top two songs from my youth were Stairway to Heaven and Free Bird.
And Long and Winding Road for me as well.
Masterpiece! Greatest iconic electric guitar solo of all time! Song of my youth. Memories.
Great reaction, Carol and Elie! I have listened to this song thousands of times for past 50 years and it is just as sublime on every listen as the first time. I typically would not recommend a live version of this song, although LZ did it really well in live performances, and I would definitely never recommend a cover of any LZ song. However, there is one live cover version of this song that the band Heart did for the Kennedy Center honors where the remaining members of Led Zeppelin were being honored and the drums for Heart were being played by Jason Bonham, John Bonham's (Bonzo's) son, that is a treat that you should give yourselves. Continue enjoying your LZ journey, no bad songs ahead
I second this suggestion.
The Going to California cover Amy Lee did was pretty good too!
Jason was playing his dad's drum kit.
I grew up with this music. I was in my teens when this came out. I can't tell you how many times I listened to it. Still not boring. I love to see how you youngsters react to this genre of music. Makes me happy that you appreciate it.
It was wonderful watching the expressions of both of you as this song played, it seemed like you were on a journey. I hope you do continue to explore Led Zeppelin in all their glory. Every song from them is one side of their multi-faceted existence, you won't regret the trip! :)
The entire track is the journey and story of rock music from its humble beginning to its panicle .
Love all the song but the guitar solo is the best ever and the highlights of the song for me.
Two Recommendations: The Live 1973 Version..OMG! and the Kennedy Center Honors, where 2 sisters "Heart" perform this song in honor and tribute to Led Zeppelin who are in attendance! Very Emotional! Enjoy!
My favorite album from Led Zeppelin is...
All of them.
That is one reason they are the greatest artists in popular music history (since popular became "pop" namely the 1950s) ever.
Thank you for doing my pick! So happy that on first listen, you saw the magnitude of this great song! Many would have told you to listen to the live version first but back in 1971 those of us that are as old as me heard it first on the radio and really got to know it, an absolute masterpiece of a song done in the studio. Now you can go have your fun and watch it live from 1973 Madison Square Garden… And I was privileged to be at that show July 29, 1973!… you are only three songs into Zeppelin, you have way more to discover!
That live version is fantastic, a masterpiece in itself, especially with the extended guitar solo that I believe they would really enjoy.
Ed, thank you for having them react to the studio version first. I think every song should be heard first as the studio version, the one we all listened to on our stereos and radios back when they first came out. Cheers.
Ohh ❤️ thank you so much once again! It really means a lot to us 🙏🙏 we'll definitely keep digging more into the rabbit hole because it's very intriguing especially since we're not really expert in the rock/heavy metal genre so it's kinda new to us and we're glad our viewers such as yourself are enjoying the listening experience with us ❤️ Appreciate it❤️
Thank you for insisting on the studio version. While the famous live ("can anyone remember laughter..?") is a great way to show LZ's stage presence, both the sound quality and the solo are inferior. It's an interesting addition for when you already know the song as it should be known (that's why they recorded it in the studio this way, no?). Good call!
I love the way you guy’s look and love your reaction! You look like I did when I first heard this song when it came out! Glad you dug it! You hippies! 😂❤👍🏻
Yes! Greatest Rock song of all time! I lived this Era. It was a complex and wonderful time. LISTEN TO "When the Levee Breaks". Mind bender.
if that beautiful lady ever leaves him he'll never recover,,,wow
The greatest song in the entire rock era...1955 to 2024...........Stairway to Heaven.
Dexey's Midnight Runners ' Come On , Eileen ' is a close second. 🤣
That's a long time...
Smoke n the Water by DEEP PURPLE LIVE 1972
One of the best bands to come out of the UK.
The official #1 Classic Rock song of all time, by a band who are absolute rock ROYALTY. BTW, studio versions are for the purity of the music. Live versions are for the pleasure of seeing the artists perform. Thanks for your reaction.
Having heard this song a hundred times, it still brings out a tear... Genius song!
I’m almost 65 years old. This was the first album I bought that wasn’t the Beatles. Stairway To Heaven is musical masterpiece in every sense. It changes (increases) tempo 3 times which gives it a completely different feeling 3 times. Unheard of. Genius. That’s just not done. I don’t think it’s ever been done since. The lyrics are an introspective examination of the meaning of life. I never knew anyone who didn’t spend a little time thinking about the meaning of life after listening to this song. After all these years it still moves me the way it did the first time I heard it. And now it’s moving a 3rd generation. For that, I want to say thank you. You are why rock and roll will never die. That guitar solo is at least top 5 all time. And the song as a whole. It’s hard to say that any 1 song is the greatest of all time because there are probably 8 or maybe 10 that you could make a case for. But this one is most certainly the cream of the crop. It’s important to understand that there were no beats or samples or auto tune back then. Every single note was played and recorded by hand in analog. The first personal computers wouldn’t exist for another 20 or 25 years and they wouldn’t be powerful enough to run the software that also wouldn’t exist for yet another 15 years. This is a truly magnificent achievement. I hope you continue to discover and enjoy all of the great rock music. There’s a lot out there. If I may make 2 suggestions. Always listen to the studio album version 1st. That’s as close to what the artist intended as it’s possible to get. Live performances are really only great if you happened to be there in that moment. With a few very rare exceptions. Now, if you want to hear something really cool, listen to Carnival, by Natalie Merchant, from the album Tiger Lilly. Natalie Merchant is another genius besides being stunningly beautiful. But the thing that sets this song apart is the guitar, played by Jennifer Turner. The lyrics and the vocals are spectacular too, but the guitar work is just…well…I just don’t have the words to adequately describe it. It’s unlike anything you’ve ever heard. Enjoy. Much love 😊❤
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you guys have to check out their induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! Heart did an awesome rendition of Stairway to Heaven with John Bonham's son on drums!!! Plant and Page were visibly moved. INCREDIBLE!!
Every time first time listeners they think it's over, the look of shock on their face says it all.
This reminds me of driving from England to Scotland with my parents, it was always on in the car, takes me right back to those long car journeys.
The “stairway” is a conduit…….Your conviction to be the “truth”, will ascend you, beyond any staircase, ever could.
Best band ever. Keep climbing the Stairway.
Now watch Ann and Nancy Wilson of HEART do this song at the Kennedy Center with Led Zeppelin watching them perform. The drummer is the son of the late John Bonham who was the drummer for Led Zeppelin. Very emotional and Ann kills the vocals. You will be pleased.
No, Led Zeppelin doing it live first, not somebody who isn't Led Zeppelin. Much as I love Ann and Nancy.
At about 7:14 you guys looked at each other in wonder at the drumming you'd just heard. That moment perfectly encapsulated what Zeppelin can do for people, and why you guys make a great pair of reactors together! You're smart reactors, too, appreciating the lyrics. Try "Going to California," a beautiful acoustic Zep tune that also has wonderful lyrics! (1975, Earl's Court performance)
Thank you, I grew up watching and listening to them. For just a few dollars we could get in to see The Who, The Doors, and other greats at the "Whisky A GOGO" in Hollywood and "The Golden Bear" in Huntington Beach. It was a great time to live, and have fun. "Love you guys." Oh, and a bit of trivia: Whisky is spelled without the "e" because California law did not allow places to use alcohol in their name..!
Don't forget places like Wolf and Rissmillers Country club and also FM station in North Hollywood
The effect with the left and right fade is bc FM radio was in its infancy. Groups would use this for added pleasure to the listener.
The greatest band in history.. no question.
Zeppelin was the greatest band Until Rush entered. Period.
@@louispoirier6004 hahaha, you must be Canadian or something
No hay dudas para mucho la mejor de la historia. Éstos tipos son unos genios.
I still remember the first time I heard this song, I must've been around 12 or 13 years old. My mom was into the "oldies" station, so I was well versed in 1950's and 1960's music. Then one night I slept at my cousin's house. The next day we were hanging outside and his older brother pulls up in his Chevy Luv. He had the radio on and this started blasting through the speakers! Every note was pure gold!
To think that this masterpiece came out 52 years ago, before auto tune and computer dub/overdub, and it is still so very special and timeless. The #1 classic rock hit of all time.
I saw Robert Plant with Alison Krauss in June. The man still had the swagger.
The live version from Madison Square Garden blows this out of the water.
1000000 % agreed!! Annoys me why some people tell these reactors to listen to studio version over the live version at Madison Square Garden. That performance is absolute perfection and leaves WAY more of an impact than the studio version
I want this played at my funeral.
Be sure to watch Heart's version of this song at the Kennedy Center event honoring the band, who were in the audience. It's a GREAT version.
Absolutely 💯
They have many more Awesome Songs!!! When The Levee Breaks, The Rain Song, In My Time of Dying, Good Times Bad Times ETC.
That song is my favorite rock song. As an old boomer I never tire of hearing it. As a guitar player I now can play that iconic solo. It was on my bucket list. That song is a mystical and heavenly experience 😊
Such an amazing song. The music, oh what a sweet build up, frantic swirl, and magical conclusion. The lyrics MUST be listened to many times for it to slowly sink in. It is imagery and poetry, not thinking. A seduction of the ears, a teasing of the heart, and a mystery for the mind.
Right On !!!✌
I wish I could take you both back to 1975 at Long Beach Arena, Calif. Give you two $10.50 tickets and enjoy 3 1/2 hours of Zep Rock ,like I did. No dancing girls , no audio tricks , no damn cell phones in the air, and no stage jumpers. The audiences respected them and they respected their audiences. I am 73 and no band out of many since has equaled their stage presence, music, and electric blues. I have many of their LPs ,CDs, and Cassettes. Peace.
It's not possible to hear a song again for the first time so seeing the reaction from other people to a 52 year oild song that still holds a power to amaze is incredible. Led Zep set a template for other bands to followof a slow burn song to a rock out and I don't think Bohemian Rhapsody would exist without this song. The group were worried that their fans were buying their albums just on their name so they released this without the band details on the album so the songs were appraised purely on merit. I think you should try War Pigs by Black Sabbath, a heavy rock and heavy lyrics song.
I'm an American and I must admit that the best rock was dominated by the UK from the late 60s all the way to the late 80s. The US hadYes, there were some great American band like Lynyrd Skynyrd and Credence, and some great softer, more folk-like bands like America; Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young (the later being a Canadian); Simon and Garfunkel and even the Eagles. And later on, in the early 80s New Wave had a few top notch bands from the US, but it was still mostly British bands that were coming out with the great stuff. And even though Punk Rock started with the American band The Ramones, the Brits took it over after that.
Only in the late 80s and onward did US bands take off, starting with Nirvana's and Pearl Jam's Grunge Rock style, later turning into Alternative and then Nu Metal then Death Metal and variants that came around at or after the time rock music was completely fragmented by the internet.
So I commend you both for picking out some of the best the US had to offer at the time, but you're going to find that in the 70s, everyone--including Americans--were mostly listening to British rock bands like Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Yes, and many more.
Carol and Elie. After this, you should listen to the live version by the group Heart. They pay tribute to Led Zeppelin at the Kennedy Center Honors and knock it out of the park. Robert Plant is known for being very particular about his music and hasn't very good things to say about many who have tried to play this most signature piece of their musical catalog. John Bonham's son, Jason, pitches in on the drums in place of his late father, John, to salute his part in creating this glorious postcard. It is all it could be and more.
And just because I know you two live to rock out, take time to listen to MISTY MOUNTAIN HOP. You will have a great time there. Enjoy
No, Led Zeppelin doing this live first should come before somebody who isn't Led Zeppelin doing this song. What next, Dolly Parton?
I love Ann and Nancy, but leave it to Zeppelin.
ABSOLUTELY agree on using the studio vrsion for first listen of this song. I saw 3 of the 5 Led Zepplin shows at Earl's Court in London in 1975, and the film production of this song just never came out that well. Use the live versions for some of the faster paced songs, like "Black Dog"; "Immigrant Song"; "Dazed and Confused", etc.
After listening to this song for 50 years it has meant many things to me personally. The past decade or so I interpret the lady to be Lady Liberty.
I wish I could go back all those years to the first time I heard this song. The magic of this song has faded mostly because its 50ish years old and because as a guitar and bass player I learned all the parts. If you want to keep the magic alive do not learn your favorite songs. After magic its all just math.
Watch the cover version from the Kennedy Center awards ceremony where the Wilson sisters from Heart along with Led Zeppelin’s late drummer’s son, Jason Bonham was on drums to the surprise of the living band members, who watched the magical performance. Probably the best live rock cover ever performed in history.
Great song. A true classic.
It is truly considered one of the, if not the greatest Rock - n - Roll songs of all time.
I tend to agree.
You two are great!
Kudos!
She is beautiful .. you are a very blessed man ..
This song saved my life when stuck in the high country wilderness of Colorado for many days in a vw van. I played it every time I dared to start the van for heat..Richard
It was great to watch your reaction to this classic. the look of satisfaction on Carol's face at 5:08 tells the story.
An amazing song, and an amazing band. It was an instant classic. And it probably is the greatest rock song of all time. I remember the first time I heard it back in the 70s and it left me stunned and speechless. The whole album is great. One of my favorites.Their first album has become my favorite over the years. This was their fourth album.
It was a real treat watching you both react to one of the greatest rock groups of all time. Individually each member of Led Zeppelin were great, but together they made magic that the world may never see again. Thanks for this great reaction.
It still makes us wonder. We are vibrational beings.We react positive to magical sound.
After 50+ years, there is no other song that is so widely appreciated!!! LZ is the most diverse and iconic band in history!
Congratulations you now have the pleasure and honor of experiencing the greatest music of my generation and all the music was great 💜
The live version is good. Madison Square Gardens, New York, New York 1973
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It IS the greatest song of all time….period.You two are great…..
No rock band has ever come close to Zeppelin, all thier music will blow you away!
You obviously never heard of "Simon says" from 1910 fruit gum company before,if so you might change your tune who the greatest band of all time is.
The best rock ballad of all time. Pure magic. Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, Bonzo & JPJ, need i say anything more ???? Live version could have been more interesting to review.
Bonjo?
@@slave2tyranny 'Bonzo' - John Bonham
Great reaction. Now you need to watch the 1973 MSG live version. Good job guys
beautiful couple, beautiful music, beautiful video. thanks for sharing!
The greatest rock song ever recorded.
Nothing in the past few decades tops it.
This is the greatest band of all time and the best song ever made!!
i bought this record in 73, i was 13, great reaction guys💙💙💙
Led Zeppelin - When the Levee Breaks , next up plz and as many will suggest the Kennedy Center Performance by Heart performing stairway
…and a rocker chick is born! Welcome to rock and roll young beauty!
One of the purest reactions to Stairway To Heaven that I have seen.
This one is a saver. New subscriber. Stay real, and ... keep on r'actin .
Oh -- don't put "Rock and Roll" in a box.
There is so much of a range in rock. Soft Rock.
Heavy Metal [ not the devil crap ]. Southern Rock. Even "Pop" can be Rock. Especially Pop from the 60's through the 90's. There is also Country Rock. All genres of music are great, for the most part. Good music is good music.
There are extremes that don't even qualify as music. But in general, real music is beautiful.
Disco was frowned upon back in the 70's when I was a teen. It wasn't "cool." I even gave away my "Saturday Night Fever" album because it was full of disco. And I NEVER gave away one of my albums. Not from my coveted album collection. But I felt "uncool" owning a disco album. Of course, now the songs from the disco era are considered good music.
Because they are. The Bee Gees are an incredible band, and they were prominent during the disco era. But The Bee Gees wrote and performed music that fit in multiple genres.
Y'all have a bottomless pit to dig into as far as the amount of great music there is out there to react to. And while the 70's are the best decade of modern music -- hands down -- check out the songs anywhere from the 50's up to and including the 90's.
Of course, the music from 2000 until now has some great stuff. And there are bands and solo artists who recently have been putting out some good 'ol R&R and Pop music. Real talent is still out there.
if you thought that was something , find the version on RUclips where they play the song backwards. you will never see the song the same again , and you will loose sleep at night over it.
Zeppelin...... Start at Led Zeppelin 1 and don't stop. The live versions are very very long😂but we'll worth watching! Loved zeppelin since 1969 and still do today.
It simply means that depending on beauty and charms to find happiness through material things is like riding the whispering wind. But, if you resist the Piper” who is trying to lead you down this false path, and for those who stand long, true love will prevail and you will find a lady who shows that everything still turns to gold and we will find true love and true happiness which is greater than anything that can be bought.
Back in the day you needed to listen to FM to get ALL of that guitar solo, as lame AM radio cut almost
all of it out. But of course you would whip out the 331/3 album and get your fix of LZ! Song is 50 years old!
..led zeppelin... sound another universal......!!!!
You would probably like Riverdance as its tempo rises and rises until you think it can't go up again, but it does until it reaches a crescendo.
Great reaction and beautiful woman! The man okay I guess. 😁🇺🇸