If you think this - or *_ANY_* official Led Zeppelin "live" recording - is Led Zeppelin simply playing a song live, from start to finish, then I have a bridge you might like to buy. Parts of this video were shot in a studio, the song is massively spliced and edited from 3 different versions, played on 3 different nights, and includes vocal and guitar studio overdubs. The *_ONLY_* way to actually hear Led Zeppelin playing a song live is a bootleg. Maybe, after Jimmy Page dies, we might get some official releases, but not while he's alive...
Hey Aileen, I’m a 72 year old man that was lucky enough to see Led Zeppelin back in 169. I was only 17, but they blew my mind. When Stairway hit on their 4th album in 1971, I realized at that point that these guys were really something special. It was and still Les my favorite song of all time, with Thank You and Since I’ve Been Loving You are a close second. If you haven’t done so already, take a listen to You Shook Me and Dazed and Confused! The keyboard that John Paul Jones used was called a Melotron. Fitted Led Zeppelin very well. John Bonham is, to me, the best drummer to ever pick up drum sticks! If you haven’t done so already buy the book, Led Zeppelin, When Giants Walked the Earth. Make sure the book is the second edition because it updates from the first. I watched your channel for the first time tonight and loved your expressions. I could see you really felt the music. I still listen to Led Zeppelin at least 4 times a week. To this day, the hair on the back of my neck still rises when I hear Stairway To Heaven. Great show and tomorrow I will watch your reaction to Kashmir.
When Jimmy Page wrote the song from the outset he wanted a song that would start soft and build in intensity as the song progressed I think he achieved that big time
Really? Jimmy Page stumbling like a drunk twat over a daft stage guitar that he never used on the album whilst having at least the content of a full carload of colombian wacky dust up each nostril.. At least in recordings, they were banned from the studio if they were totally winkered, and Page certainly was for the entirety of that tour.. I would say it's the worst version of a short and over-hyped guitar solo..
Definitely respect reacting to the live version, Led Zeppelin always puts on a great show 😂 I recommend checking out the studio version of this song the guitar solo towards the end comes in a lot clearer and smoother. Always enjoy it when my favorite bands gets some love, thank you so much for keeping the classics alive!
I think first ever listens should nearly always be to the studio version as then you can hear and fully appreciate the improvisations in the live versions.
@@LordRahl1975 I agree the studio versions are definitive, and usually better, despite the live embellishments and extended jams. But I also respect why Aileen often prefers to react to live first - there's nothing like the electricity of live, and actually seeing them perform. It's just a trade-off.
@timothy1386 Not at their peak. Zeppelin's drug or drink issues only occurred (rarely) in the later years. 80% of their gigs were 1969-1973 and they were unmatched as a live force during this period. The 1977 American tour was where most of the problems were. That was not indicative of their career as a whole. They did NINE American tours between end of 1968 and summer 1973 and earned a formidable reputation as the best and most popular live act. And screw any Who or Deep Purple nutters who want to try and claim otherwise. Zeppelin were on a whole different level.
I've met Rob Plant in my local Co Op supermarket, he was looking at the Classic Rock magazine, wasn't impressed because his Band of Joy album had just come out, and he said to me look at that, he has being with us all week eating our food and drinking our beer and he has slated my album, he then said I'll get him or words to that effect 😉😂 he lives five miles up the road from me, such a genuine guy, not up his own ass like a lot of them, been known in the pub after a few beers to get up on stage and sing, and when he heard about a little lad with brain cancer in the town, he arranged a concert straightaway, Having this played at my funeral. 🤘😎🎸💀✊
It was specifically about life in the UK at that time, it started in 1972 and we had the fuel crisis, ques at petrol/gas stations, we had a shortage of natural gas and coal so factories were put on 3 day weeks to conserve energy, we had power cuts in our homes to also conserve energy so we had to eat cold food by candle light due to power cuts, inflation was at 17% and we were having a series of strikes for better working conditions and pay culminating in the winter of discontent in 1978 where garbage collectors and even funeral directors went on strike resulting in waste piling up on the streets and bodies of our loved ones rotting because there were no funerals. Eventually we discovered our own oil and gas in the North Sea, and we switched over from Natural gas to North Sea gas, so yeah when Robert sang that in 1973 we were at the start of a very long time without laughter.
On a beautiful Spring night in June of 1969 I saw Led Zeppelin perform at Meriweather Post Pavilion near Washington, DC. I and the rest of the audience had never experienced such a great performance. I was 19 and Robert Plant would have been 20. Young band on their first U.S. tour. After the concert I got on my motorcycle to leave. I was dressed in the fashion of the day. Blue jean bell bottoms and a denim vest with no shirt. A pretty "worked up" (and you know why) young lady came to me and put her hand on my chest and her face in mine and with a breathy whisper said "I wanna go for a ride". "Sure Sweetheart. Hop on!" She swung a leg over my bike and then some guy yelled "What in the hell are you doing??!!" "Going for a ride". "Hell no you're not!" He snatched her off the bike and away she went. Oh well, easy come easy go. Beautiful but lonely ride back to D.C. that night.
In 2007, after 27 years, they did a concert together again "Celebrations Day", 40 million ticket requests, but unfortunately only 20,000 seats in the O2 Arena in London with Bonzo's son on the drums. Legendary. Look at them even at 60 years old rocked
It's really nice to see people listening to what real music was back in the day...Led Zeppelin are in their own category...I mean they are the GOAT of Rock....no one's voice can even compare to plants. Page's riffs the whole band is awesome....I'm just glad that I could see half the band in concert back in I think 95 the page n plant tour...by far thd best rock concert I've ever been to....
I would recommend the studio version to really hear the artistry of their collective talent. It makes the variations and their individual improvisations of their raw live performances more amazing if the studio version is your starting point.
Possibly the only song I can listen to that actually gives me chills. It's so perfect, in every respect, lyrics, arrangement, vocals, literally everything.
I've carried this song for over 50yrs as my fave. I saw them live in 1973. If I happen to come down w/dementia (God forbid) I hope to never forget this wonderful memory.😊😊
Aileen. Meet the kings of Classic R & R and one of the top Rock and Roll songs of all time. We loved a little Led for the head in the 1970's and we still love em today. It is super wicked cool to watch your discovery of our generations music. We like how you are on this journey of expanding your musical horizons. We love you, too, Aileen. Big shoutout from this old, longhaired hippy dude in East Tennessee. Much peace, love, and happiness to you and yours. See ya on the next. Later, Love.
Aileen your never to late for the Zeppelin machine. Love your facial expressions them seem very genuine. There entire catalog is gold. You are right most every up and coming bands have been influenced by this phenomenon band.. There is a reason why Zeppelin is considered one of the greatest bands of all time. Thank you for being so honest with your reactions love you keep up the great work❤❤❤❤
Old masterpiece ! I remember seeing them in concert in 71 when I got out of the Marine Corp. It was an experience I have never forgotten.. They always sounded as good or better than their albums. Remember this back then, there was no auto-tune etc. Just pure talent.
The keyboard is a Mellotron - by holding a key down a length of pre-recorded magnetic tape is 'played' - on release the 'head' is returned to it's original position.
I appreciate how much you like Led Zeppelin and it would've been fun to hear them live back at their peak. That said, a lot of their music was driven by the times in which they found themselves. For instance, this song actually exists as a reaction to a lot of things going on in the world in the 1960s and '70s, and those times were even more troubled than today. Robert Plant and the rest of the members of Led Zepplin were born to people who had grown up during the Great Depression and then fought the worst war in human history. By the end of that war, a lot of them focused on making up for a decade of deprivation and years of fear and loss. So, they bought houses in suburbs and cars to allow them to commute to work, and big color TVs, and they made all the women leave the assembly-lines where they'd accomplished so much. They also sent their children to die in Vietnam; many reacted with bitter, violent resentment to the Civil Rights Movement and the Sexual Revolution; and a lot of them did everything they could to keep their Baby Boomer children from changing the world. In response, those Baby Boomer children started to question -- and then reject -- a lot of their parents' values, and that brings us to this song. Stairway to Heaven offers a metaphorical story that involves three characters, right? The first is, "...the Lady who's sure..." who wants all the material things the world has to offer -- nice clothes, a beautiful home, a fancy car, bling. To her, the way to happiness is to have a lot of money and "nice stuff"; because Heaven can be *purchased* . The second is the "...they Lady we all know... who shines white light...." She represents a more spiritual existence of inner peace and harmony, in fellowship with others -- a truly enlightened life. The way to shift from one path to the other is found by following the third character, the "Piper who's calling us to join him." That piper is the Greek god Pan, lord of the forest and player of the pan-pipes, who allows people to surrender their inhibitions and get in touch with their more natural selves. In other words, the path from a shallow, material existence to a more fulfilling, spiritual one, requires one to get back in touch with the natural world, and not get so distracted by all the "stuff" everyone is *supposed* to want. Only if people "change the road" they're on, can they live a spiritual life of cool, calm, inner stillness -- "to be a rock, and not to roll." So, the creation of that song came from Plant's experience as someone who lived in a terribly troubled time. You are smart, sweet and truly beautiful -- *and* as a woman of color you'd have found the world of 50-55 years ago a much more difficult and challenging place than it is, now, in ways I think you'd have trouble imagining. Led Zeppelin's music will always be around for us to enjoy and draw inspiration from, but it's best to live and work *today* for a better world, tomorrow.
Hi Aileen, I hope you're having an awesome day. We may never see another band like LZ in our lifetime, certainly like you I wish I could have seen them live The song was the most requested song on FM radio in the 1970s. It was played 2,874,000 times on the radio, which is equivalent to 44 years of airtime. The last time it was played live was in London on December 10, 2007, and in my opinion was the best R&R song of all time. I've mentioned I DJ most weekends and you would be amazed at how many young people in their early 20's request this and just are mesmerized by it. Anyway continue on doing what you're doing, all the best!
@masonblack3461 GVF are not "like" Led Zeppelin. Don't insult Zeppelin. Just because the singer used to try and emulate Plant and they used a Zeppelin riff doesnt mean that they are anything like Zep. At the stage in GVF 's career that Zeppelin were, Zeppelin had made SIX all time classic albums. What have GVF done?
Thank you for the exact figures. That's astonishing. No wonder Robert Plant after so many years said he doesn't want to hear it on the radio, LOL. I've heard mostly the studio version but many different ones possibly thousands of time, def. hundreds.
The way I describe Robert Plant is a Sensual Stage General. His Rock Soldiers are amazingly talented as well. Such an awesome experience! Nothing like live Led Zeppelin. ❤😊
If you even read this, Thank You! Thank you for coming over and listening to the music that people my age grew up with and enjoyed (and still DO!) as passionately as you do. It goes without saying that it means a lot to myself and many others to be able to share this music....it's what makes music so great. I am sure I can speak for many that sharing this and all the other "older" music, gives us a thrill that just can't be matched otherwise. Glad you're enjoying this and the others, and thank you for being so eclectic and open-minded. Stay and enjoy......
It is amazing just how good the Mellotron’s flute sounds are, huh? Ever since the Moody Blues, I’ve been entranced by this wonderfully evocative instrument.
The keyboard John Paul Jones is playing in this song is called a Mellotron. Famous songs that include the Mellotron are strawberry fields forever, space oddity David Bowie, and Gansters paradise Coolio believe it or not lol. Very versatile I must say. 🎹 Quick edit also he's playing I believe his Hammond C3 in this .
Aileen, you are appreciating this song exactly as you should -- you are a SOUL SISTER -- and I truly love that about you! I am a musician and, I can tell you, there are just nowhere near enough women like you out there -- MUSIC LOVERS! Thank you!
I saw Led Zeppelin in 1977. When they sang this song towards the end, Robert Plant was so loud it actually hurt my ears. But I’ll never forget it, I was 15 years old at the time, and seven of us packed into my friends Cadillac, who was 16. It was a teenage quest that will forever be part of me.
I have to comment on this. I have watched many 'reactions' but generally it is to listen to the music of my life. You are very different. You really do add to the experience and increase my enjoyment. Well done on making the reaction as enjoyable as the performances. Probably the best 'reactor' I have ever seen. Thank you.
I was 5 years in 1977 when i first heard this song on the radio and i was instantly hooked on Zeppelin, they are the ones that started me on the path of heavy metal from bands like pantera and slipknot, from that one song,they are and will always be my favorite bands since i was 5 years old,my first band i can remember in life.
"If you know you know"👍🧊🚿❣ So much fun watching you appreciate them and hearing your on-point comments! One of Jimmy's best solos. Hope you'll do lots, lots more LZ. Thanks ☮
Best song ever, by a lot of people's standards. Now that I'm older, it makes me ponder many things about this life, I know I'm not alone in this, it's kinda heavy but the way the song ends, it leaves room for hope and maybe that's the attraction to it still, decades later. Robert's still sexy to this day, I'm not sure that he COULDN'T be sexy even if he tried lol He's the gold standard, the archetypal rock star. Worked those blue jeans like a beast 😂 Heart's version live at Kennedy Center Honors! It's so incredible, brings me to tears every time I see it.
My best memory of this song is when my mom and I played it on repeat for 1.5 years straight when I had 8 10”subs in my Mitsubishi 3000 GT SL. We were at a campground, and everyone could hear it! We had a bunch of people come over and party with us! Great time! Too bad she’s passed away now, but I think of her every time I hear this song!
Anyone who really loves rock has to love LZ. You may not like all of their songs, but the ones you do love just makes you feel special. Also, how such a big guy like Bonzo hits the drums so hard and yet he does get the most beautiful sound is just beyond me.
One of the greatest songs ever written that is a constant climbing song. Love that people your age hear the greats like Led Zeppelin when old guys like me were seeing them in their prime. I hitchhiked 1,500 miles to go to this show.
I was waiting for you to react to this one. It's awesome. If you really like drums, there's a live version of Moby Dick which is kinda long, and only if you REALLY appreciate drums, but John Bonham shows clearly why he's considered by many as the best R&R drummer ever.
I don't know..maybe it's just the old man in me. Maybe it's just me being a guitarist. I know I'll catch some heat for saying this, but I have held this in for too long. I'm 65 years old, and I remember the very night in 1975 that fell in love with this song. It was mesmerizing, almost a spiritual experience. I listened to this song over and over, while my friend was in the house with his girlfriend and I was waiting in the car. It was the very first song I learned, note for note. I carried the torch for Led Zeppelin for years as the ultimate band, and I couldn't wait to hear them live. When I finally got to, it was the biggest let down in my life. Sloppy playing, missed notes and mistake after mistake. They were probably stoned, but that's no excuse. They lost any respect I ever had for them because I figured they owed their best to their fans. Yeah..I was stoned, but not THAT stoned. Anyone can sound good in a 10-15 million dollar studio, with unlimited takes. My point is, if you can't be better live, than your album, why should I pay a premium price for something sounding like $hit? And this video is no better. It sounds like $hit. When you watch bands like Pink Floyd or the Eagles live, you know it's going to be better than their studio version. Maybe all the fanboys praising this performance are stoned, or more likely, tone deaf.
What makes Zep great. Some songs start like choir music and evolves into Rock and Roll! This is classic Zep, vocals/guitar/bass then drums. Throw in Jimmy`s solo and that`s why CONCERTS were so amazing. These songs are OLDER than you! Still awesome 55 years later.
i grew up with this, its so good to see you enjoy it as much as I did, and still do, What a way to finish the song vocaly as well, enjoyed your reaction💗👍
glad you used the clip from the Concert Film *"THE SONG REMAINS THE SAME"* awesome concert movie along with some amazing behind the scenes antics. well worth the 'eyeball time'
Months ago, you reacted to Eric Clapton's Tears in Heaven and was really touched by the song as a dedication to the loss of his young son. Well, Robert Plant lost his 5y son during their 1977 North American Tour and as a result Plant wrote this beautifully haunting dedication to his young son Karac. Interestingly, this is the only song of LZ that Jimmy Page had no part of the writing or creation. It is such a beautiful masterpiece it will surely bring out some tears, but as a new fan, you really should give it a go and see the range of sounds that LZ created. The title is "All Of My Love" and is found on the In Thru The Outdoor album. Hope you really give it a try.
@@DavidImiri You're welcome. Per a Rolling Stone article, it was totally written and composed by just Plant and JPJ. They did it without any input from Page.
"All My Love" is actually one of two Zep originals not credited to Page, the other being "South Bound Suarez". But yea, "All My Love" is beautiful and very touching, the synth solo from John Paul is one of my favorites and the acoustic guitar solo from Page that follows is like a spring shower in a period of mourning.
I have a dear friend Susan from NYC who was Robert Plant's A&R rep. for his solo career. She said he was just larger than life because you could be sitting with your back to the door and if he walked into the room you just knew he was behind you because you could feel his presence even before you set eyes on him. Anyway, interesting you chose a live version of the song, Aileen, because I think most people are just so ingrained with the album version.
I'm loving the love that you have for Zep :) For me, Planty is the greatest rock singer expressing deep emotional life experiences from a different way of being into the present moment that we all can join in on and inhabit. Pagey is the primary melody maker within the band putting Planty's lyrics to music, along with John Paul Jones on bass / keyboards / mandolin, and any other instrument he could play, of which there are many, and John Bonham on drums is quite possiblt the greatest rock drummer to have ever lived (RIP). Thanks for exploring Zep's music for they are one more component of being life affirming for enjoyment :)
The Band is also worth looking into. The are not only a fantastic unique group but at that 60s early 70s but connected to all the famous singer, song writers.
I was 13 when this album came out, Led Zeppelin IV, have listened to this song thousands of times. Missed this concert at Madison Square Garden in '73. I did see this movie "The Song Remains the Same", when it came out in '75, bought the record too. This is probably my favorite version of this song. Dazed and Confused, The Song Remains the Same/The Rain Song are two more killer tracks.
The studio version of Stairway To Heaven is the greatest rock n roll song of all time!!!! War Pigs by Black Sabbath, and Highway To Hell by ACDC with Bon Scott singing round out the top 3!!!❤❤❤❤
as some one who grew up in that era I still have every Led Zeppelin album and well pretty much all the bands of the 70's/80's and most of the 60's as well lol best era of music I feel
Great reaction. If you cover the top 500 hits, underground hits, and near hits of the 60s (1964-1974) and 70s, you can’t go wrong. The classic are called that for a reason. They are timeless pieces of musical art. Before personal computers ruined the music business played by humans for humans on real musical instruments. I’m a jazz fan. Some day you are bound to fall in love with the spontaneous beauty and soul of jazz improvisation.
@@cshubs Thats a myth. Being spontaneous and inventive, trying new things, pushing the boundaries etc is not sloppy. Zeppelin often improved on the studio versions and gave way more to them, taking them somewhere else. They got bored playing note for note facsimilies every night. That wasn't for them.
Ive always said this song is like watching a fireworks show. Starts slow, builds up , than the grand finally and everyone is in awe clapping and cheering.
Led Zeppelin has the biggest and greatest portfolio of any rock band. They have legit 50 awesome songs. Hope you do more of them! Great reaction as always.
I love all your comments, coming from a genuine musical knowledge and lovely girl, you`ve got all the vibe, sweetheart. Drummer Bonzo, (John Henry Bonham), was a head banger machine, his drum fills, timing and driving force for this song was absolutely stunning, a real drums clinic lesson on the stage, among magnificent performance from Jimmy, John Paul keyboard playing, matching to a great singer and front man, Robert Plant. Timeless performance, girl, this one from NYC Madison Square back in 1973. Take care, thanks for reaction.
First of all I love how your eyebrow twitches. But to the point, I grew in when they were new to the rock world and they have been my favorite band of all time. I believe this song is the most iconic, beautiful song ever written and I’m really happy to see all you people loving their music. Stairway to heaven brings tears to my eyes almost every time I hear it.
At first I was shocked this was your first time hearing it, but then I remembered my wife never heard of the song until I introduced her to it early in our dating years. For me personally, I still prefer the studio version over the live version.
I disagree. I really like Robert's extra flourishes ("Does anyone remember laughter!" and "I hope so!") I grew up on TSRTS soundtrack thanks to my older brother and *that* was the first version I heard and I love it more than the studio version.
@@Thom1212 Thanks to Zeppelins creativity and exploration, we can get to listen to vastly different versions of the same song. Lots to choose from. Unlike their peers such as the Rolling Stones and The Who.
Everything that I could say has been said more eloquently by other posters! I will say this, I was a fan from the first song I heard (Ramble On) I bought and played to death at least 2 of each album and still have them all. As time went on my musical interests changed and I listened to other groups, only to always find myself circling back to my love of the Mighty Led Zep. The songs can change and take on new meanings as time goes on, and several of these have done just that. What meant one thing at 16, means something different at 64. I hope you keep enjoying their great music and revisit it as time goes on. You might also check out Pink Floyd - Dark side of the Moon, another masterpiece of musical composition. Keep on rocking, you have a beautiful soul! p.s. Sorry about the wall-o-text!
John ‘bono’ Bonham was probably the greatest rock drummer who ever lived , John Paul Jones key board and bassist , song writer an extraordinary complete musician, jimmy page whose guitar skills honed by desire to be the best and followed the legendary Eric Clapton in the yardbirds and then Robert Plant whose vocals are just amazing . These four men changed the rock scene forever, they are the pinnacle of rock music. Nothing that is said about them is enough. I’m happy you enjoyed my favourite all time band, and that’s not even a good version of stairway to heaven.
Nothing can compare to them, especially live. However, Heart did a pretty good job and a sort of super group yt artists, Violet Orlandi, Lauren Babic, Halocene and First to 11 do an impressive cover. Their voices are amazing
This is the performance at Madison Square Garden, as were a few others you've reacted to. They were used in the Led Zeppelin concert film The Song Remains the Same.
Seems like their live performances have more obvious points where things pick up. The album version ramps it up pretty slowly. Playing it for someone who hadn't heard it before, and she says at the end, "What happened? It was a nice little balland but at the end they were totally rocking out? Play it again!" Took a few tried for her to find the places it picked up. Absolutely killer arrangements.
The last time they were here they played for 3 1/2 hours. It was hard to believe we were there that night 20 feet away watching four of the most famous people on earth doing their thing. Someday they'll tour again as living holograms so everyone can have that experience.
The studio version is perfection, one of the best songs ever. Live versions of songs can be amazing, but unfortunately they often lose some of the feeling.
Only a bad musician LOSES feeling playing live. Dude, live is where all music begins. It’s us in a room, sharing something. There is never more feeling than that.
Sorry, Pete856 is right. (Yes I know this is all subjective) 🤔The logic and intention of the studio version is a perfectly recorded example of what Zeppelin, specifically Jimmy Page, did best. That was his primacy and creative engineering in the studio, that they never achieved live. Make no mistake, their free form style live was a famously noted hallmark of their entire careers together, from their first to last performances. Just one man’s opinion from someone who saw them live several times. When Zeppelin came to town it was much more of an event, much like The Stones and Floyd, and not just another concert. You just had to be there. The MSG 73 performance stands up just fine. Better? I’ll always prefer the original master version but to me it’s apples and oranges. It’s too different, which was again, their intention. 🤘
The studio versions should always be listened to first, followed by the live version or versions (unless like in some cases there is no studio version). This should be a requirement for anyone learning this music as far as I am concerned.
Page is a phenomenon within the guitar world and the embelishments that he inserts into this classic rift would be an amazing filler IF he soloed this song. Please don't get me wrong because having been classically trained i too will fill in a thin piece of music to give it more body. How ever in this case it detracts from what the studio version presents which is a delicate filagreed structure which compliments Plant's melodic line. It's very much like listening to compositions by Mozart where he will use very simplistic instrumentation when he wants your full attention. I was 14 when their first album hit the airwaves and i thought that their music transended every thing else out there. So much so that i threatened bodily harm to my siblings if they so much as breathed out loud when their music was being aired. Fifty six years later, they're still my favorite band and i've often wondered how far into the stratusphere would they be except for Bonham's untimely death.t
Saw them at the Seattle Kingdome in 1977 shortly after I graduated from high school. The Kingdome was a horrible place for a concert but Led Zeppelin could play in a cave and sound epic. They played in Seattle in 1969 at the Green Lake Theatre (a very small venue, I don't know who's idea that was!). They were actually the openers for Three Dog Night, the headliners! The concert rocked the theater to its core, shook the rafters and cracked the beams leading to its demise a year later. Some lucky folks were able to watch the concert from their boats on the lake! I was lucky to see them in 1977 as this was their fourth to the last American show ever. I love it when you get a chance to see them perform, your reaction is so golden and pure. I second the request that now you should plan on seeing the Kennedy Center Honors tribute to them as performed by Ann and Nancy Wilson from Heart and Shane Fontaine on guitar. The drummer on that performance is Jason Bonham, the son of the late John Bonham, Zeppelin's iconic drummer. Blessings!
I saw Led Zeppelin in 1977 at the fabulous forum in Inglewood on June 25th for my 18th birthday, thanks to my friends Kevin, and In return I 20:27 took him to, J.Geils fogghat at Angles stadium
I used to have a 5 x8 ft. Poster with Robert in that exact outfit. With a beer in one hand and a dove in the other. He is everything you want in a lead singer!!!!❤
Many girls had a huge poster of Robert Plant on their bedroom walls. :D Led Zep is one of the greatest bands ever, and this is one of the greatest songs ever, if not the greatest song. My generation was the luckiest generation for music.
That performance is pretty much musical perfection - all four of them are flawless. It never gets old.
No it does not
If you think this - or *_ANY_* official Led Zeppelin "live" recording - is Led Zeppelin simply playing a song live, from start to finish, then I have a bridge you might like to buy. Parts of this video were shot in a studio, the song is massively spliced and edited from 3 different versions, played on 3 different nights, and includes vocal and guitar studio overdubs. The *_ONLY_* way to actually hear Led Zeppelin playing a song live is a bootleg. Maybe, after Jimmy Page dies, we might get some official releases, but not while he's alive...
Hey Aileen, I’m a 72 year old man that was lucky enough to see Led Zeppelin back in 169. I was only 17, but they blew my mind. When Stairway hit on their 4th album in 1971, I realized at that point that these guys were really something special. It was and still Les my favorite song of all time, with Thank You and Since I’ve Been Loving You are a close second. If you haven’t done so already, take a listen to You Shook Me and Dazed and Confused! The keyboard that John Paul Jones used was called a Melotron. Fitted Led Zeppelin very well. John Bonham is, to me, the best drummer to ever pick up drum sticks! If you haven’t done so already buy the book, Led Zeppelin, When Giants Walked the Earth. Make sure the book is the second edition because it updates from the first. I watched your channel for the first time tonight and loved your expressions. I could see you really felt the music. I still listen to Led Zeppelin at least 4 times a week. To this day, the hair on the back of my neck still rises when I hear Stairway To Heaven. Great show and tomorrow I will watch your reaction to Kashmir.
My favorite band too
When Jimmy Page wrote the song from the outset he wanted a song that would start soft and build in intensity as the song progressed I think he achieved that big time
And, as he explained himself, that intentionally speeds up over its duration - which is usually avoided when changing dynamics
Plant wrote it as much if not more than page.
@@Darrenski I think jimmy page came up with the arrangement. While plant wrote the lyrics
@@jadenbrown8822 That's as Jimmy Page tells it 👍
Really? Jimmy Page stumbling like a drunk twat over a daft stage guitar that he never used on the album whilst having at least the content of a full carload of colombian wacky dust up each nostril.. At least in recordings, they were banned from the studio if they were totally winkered, and Page certainly was for the entirety of that tour.. I would say it's the worst version of a short and over-hyped guitar solo..
Definitely respect reacting to the live version, Led Zeppelin always puts on a great show 😂 I recommend checking out the studio version of this song the guitar solo towards the end comes in a lot clearer and smoother. Always enjoy it when my favorite bands gets some love, thank you so much for keeping the classics alive!
Not really. Sometimes they were too high or too drunk to put on a great show. 🤣 😂
I think first ever listens should nearly always be to the studio version as then you can hear and fully appreciate the improvisations in the live versions.
I definitely prefer the studio version
@@LordRahl1975 I agree the studio versions are definitive, and usually better, despite the live embellishments and extended jams. But I also respect why Aileen often prefers to react to live first - there's nothing like the electricity of live, and actually seeing them perform. It's just a trade-off.
@timothy1386
Not at their peak. Zeppelin's drug or drink issues only occurred (rarely) in the later years. 80% of their gigs were 1969-1973 and they were unmatched as a live force during this period.
The 1977 American tour was where most of the problems were. That was not indicative of their career as a whole.
They did NINE American tours between end of 1968 and summer 1973 and earned a formidable reputation as the best and most popular live act.
And screw any Who or Deep Purple nutters who want to try and claim otherwise. Zeppelin were on a whole different level.
I've met Rob Plant in my local Co Op supermarket, he was looking at the Classic Rock magazine, wasn't impressed because his Band of Joy album had just come out, and he said to me look at that, he has being with us all week eating our food and drinking our beer and he has slated my album, he then said I'll get him or words to that effect 😉😂 he lives five miles up the road from me, such a genuine guy, not up his own ass like a lot of them, been known in the pub after a few beers to get up on stage and sing, and when he heard about a little lad with brain cancer in the town, he arranged a concert straightaway, Having this played at my funeral. 🤘😎🎸💀✊
We will never see the stage presence of Robert and Jimmy again , Bonzo and John Paul absolutely driving it from the back ,best band of all time.
"Does anyone remember laughter?" Love that. Remembering back to when we had no responsibilities or cares in the world other than just being.
Indeed
Yeah...I was a teen in the 70s...best time of my life!
It was specifically about life in the UK at that time, it started in 1972 and we had the fuel crisis, ques at petrol/gas stations, we had a shortage of natural gas and coal so factories were put on 3 day weeks to conserve energy, we had power cuts in our homes to also conserve energy so we had to eat cold food by candle light due to power cuts, inflation was at 17% and we were having a series of strikes for better working conditions and pay culminating in the winter of discontent in 1978 where garbage collectors and even funeral directors went on strike resulting in waste piling up on the streets and bodies of our loved ones rotting because there were no funerals. Eventually we discovered our own oil and gas in the North Sea, and we switched over from Natural gas to North Sea gas, so yeah when Robert sang that in 1973 we were at the start of a very long time without laughter.
And how many are oblivious to that quote in the
Almost Famous movie
Fat bottomed girls next
On a beautiful Spring night in June of 1969 I saw Led Zeppelin perform at Meriweather Post Pavilion near Washington, DC. I and the rest of the audience had never experienced such a great performance. I was 19 and Robert Plant would have been 20. Young band on their first U.S. tour. After the concert I got on my motorcycle to leave. I was dressed in the fashion of the day. Blue jean bell bottoms and a denim vest with no shirt. A pretty "worked up" (and you know why) young lady came to me and put her hand on my chest and her face in mine and with a breathy whisper said "I wanna go for a ride". "Sure Sweetheart. Hop on!" She swung a leg over my bike and then some guy yelled "What in the hell are you doing??!!" "Going for a ride". "Hell no you're not!" He snatched her off the bike and away she went. Oh well, easy come easy go. Beautiful but lonely ride back to D.C. that night.
And Merriweather didn't even have a fence then, I worked security there for 5 years
I was 17 at that show. It was the first rock concert. I took myself to see.
In 2007, after 27 years, they did a concert together again "Celebrations Day", 40 million ticket requests, but unfortunately only 20,000 seats in the O2 Arena in London with Bonzo's son on the drums. Legendary. Look at them even at 60 years old rocked
oh yes....the whole thing....but, especially Kashmir.... oh my god!!!!
It's really nice to see people listening to what real music was back in the day...Led Zeppelin are in their own category...I mean they are the GOAT of Rock....no one's voice can even compare to plants. Page's riffs the whole band is awesome....I'm just glad that I could see half the band in concert back in I think 95 the page n plant tour...by far thd best rock concert I've ever been to....
I would recommend the studio version to really hear the artistry of their collective talent. It makes the variations and their individual improvisations of their raw live performances more amazing if the studio version is your starting point.
I agree👍 this live version is cool but the studio version has definitely more powerful emotion when the solo guitar starts 🎸✨
Possibly the only song I can listen to that actually gives me chills. It's so perfect, in every respect, lyrics, arrangement, vocals, literally everything.
I'll always say Led Zep compares with the odds of winning the lottery. That these four guys came together is absolutely incredible!!
I've carried this song for over 50yrs as my fave. I saw them live in 1973. If I happen to come down w/dementia (God forbid) I hope to never forget this wonderful memory.😊😊
Aileen. Meet the kings of Classic R & R and one of the top Rock and Roll songs of all time. We loved a little Led for the head in the 1970's and we still love em today. It is super wicked cool to watch your discovery of our generations music. We like how you are on this journey of expanding your musical horizons. We love you, too, Aileen. Big shoutout from this old, longhaired hippy dude in East Tennessee. Much peace, love, and happiness to you and yours. See ya on the next. Later, Love.
Aileen your never to late for the Zeppelin machine. Love your facial expressions them seem very genuine. There entire catalog is gold. You are right most every up and coming bands have been influenced by this phenomenon band.. There is a reason why Zeppelin is considered one of the greatest bands of all time. Thank you for being so honest with your reactions love you keep up the great work❤❤❤❤
Old masterpiece ! I remember seeing them in concert in 71 when I got out of the Marine Corp. It was an experience I have never forgotten.. They always sounded as good or better than their albums. Remember this back then, there was no auto-tune etc. Just pure talent.
The keyboard is a Mellotron - by holding a key down a length of pre-recorded magnetic tape is 'played' - on release the 'head' is returned to it's original position.
I appreciate how much you like Led Zeppelin and it would've been fun to hear them live back at their peak.
That said, a lot of their music was driven by the times in which they found themselves.
For instance, this song actually exists as a reaction to a lot of things going on in the world in the 1960s and '70s, and those times were even more troubled than today.
Robert Plant and the rest of the members of Led Zepplin were born to people who had grown up during the Great Depression and then fought the worst war in human history.
By the end of that war, a lot of them focused on making up for a decade of deprivation and years of fear and loss.
So, they bought houses in suburbs and cars to allow them to commute to work, and big color TVs, and they made all the women leave the assembly-lines where they'd accomplished so much.
They also sent their children to die in Vietnam; many reacted with bitter, violent resentment to the Civil Rights Movement and the Sexual Revolution; and a lot of them did everything they could to keep their Baby Boomer children from changing the world.
In response, those Baby Boomer children started to question -- and then reject -- a lot of their parents' values, and that brings us to this song.
Stairway to Heaven offers a metaphorical story that involves three characters, right?
The first is, "...the Lady who's sure..." who wants all the material things the world has to offer -- nice clothes, a beautiful home, a fancy car, bling.
To her, the way to happiness is to have a lot of money and "nice stuff"; because Heaven can be *purchased* .
The second is the "...they Lady we all know... who shines white light...."
She represents a more spiritual existence of inner peace and harmony, in fellowship with others -- a truly enlightened life.
The way to shift from one path to the other is found by following the third character, the "Piper who's calling us to join him."
That piper is the Greek god Pan, lord of the forest and player of the pan-pipes, who allows people to surrender their inhibitions and get in touch with their more natural selves.
In other words, the path from a shallow, material existence to a more fulfilling, spiritual one, requires one to get back in touch with the natural world, and not get so distracted by all the "stuff" everyone is *supposed* to want.
Only if people "change the road" they're on, can they live a spiritual life of cool, calm, inner stillness -- "to be a rock, and not to roll."
So, the creation of that song came from Plant's experience as someone who lived in a terribly troubled time.
You are smart, sweet and truly beautiful -- *and* as a woman of color you'd have found the world of 50-55 years ago a much more difficult and challenging place than it is, now, in ways I think you'd have trouble imagining.
Led Zeppelin's music will always be around for us to enjoy and draw inspiration from, but it's best to live and work *today* for a better world, tomorrow.
These bands were so ahead of their time it's going on 50 years now and their music is still talked about and influenced by so many
Hi Aileen, I hope you're having an awesome day. We may never see another band like LZ in our lifetime, certainly like you I wish I could have seen them live The song was the most requested song on FM radio in the 1970s. It was played 2,874,000 times on the radio, which is equivalent to 44 years of airtime. The last time it was played live was in London on December 10, 2007, and in my opinion was the best R&R song of all time. I've mentioned I DJ most weekends and you would be amazed at how many young people in their early 20's request this and just are mesmerized by it. Anyway continue on doing what you're doing, all the best!
We already have seen a band like LZ, Greta Van Fleet. Give them a good listen and you'll hear the influence.
I feel incredibly lucky to have seen them in 1977 at Madison Square Garden. The rotating laser pyramid was mind-blowing.
@masonblack3461
GVF are not "like" Led Zeppelin. Don't insult Zeppelin. Just because the singer used to try and emulate Plant and they used a Zeppelin riff doesnt mean that they are anything like Zep.
At the stage in GVF 's career that Zeppelin were, Zeppelin had made SIX all time classic albums. What have GVF done?
@@masonblack3461new album and last were trash tbh and there guitar player pretty basic even more in there new songs.
Thank you for the exact figures. That's astonishing. No wonder Robert Plant after so many years said he doesn't want to hear it on the radio, LOL. I've heard mostly the studio version but many different ones possibly thousands of time, def. hundreds.
The way I describe Robert Plant is a Sensual Stage General. His Rock Soldiers are amazingly talented as well. Such an awesome experience! Nothing like live Led Zeppelin. ❤😊
If you even read this, Thank You! Thank you for coming over and listening to the music that people my age grew up with and enjoyed (and still DO!) as passionately as you do. It goes without saying that it means a lot to myself and many others to be able to share this music....it's what makes music so great. I am sure I can speak for many that sharing this and all the other "older" music, gives us a thrill that just can't be matched otherwise. Glad you're enjoying this and the others, and thank you for being so eclectic and open-minded. Stay and enjoy......
It is amazing just how good the Mellotron’s flute sounds are, huh?
Ever since the Moody Blues, I’ve been entranced by this wonderfully evocative instrument.
Thank you! I've been in love w this kind of music for aprox 50 years. The best part of your broadcast ( please pardon my english) is you.
The keyboard John Paul Jones is playing in this song is called a Mellotron. Famous songs that include the Mellotron are strawberry fields forever, space oddity David Bowie, and Gansters paradise Coolio believe it or not lol. Very versatile I must say. 🎹 Quick edit also he's playing I believe his Hammond C3 in this .
The alchemy in that band was unmatched! The stars aligned when Jimmy put the band together!!! Good commentary, Aileen!!
Alchemy?
@@Arti_The_Great Absolutely - alchemy. Like chemistry, but magick...
Def
Maybe it was fate for Terry Reid to turn down the lead singer role and for him to suggest Plant to Page instead.
Aileen, you are appreciating this song exactly as you should -- you are a SOUL SISTER -- and I truly love that about you! I am a musician and, I can tell you, there are just nowhere near enough women like you out there -- MUSIC LOVERS! Thank you!
That's a fact.
I had the cassette for Led Zeppelin 3 when I was in middle school 🏫 😳 😂
I saw Led Zeppelin in 1977. When they sang this song towards the end, Robert Plant was so loud it actually hurt my ears. But I’ll never forget it, I was 15 years old at the time, and seven of us packed into my friends Cadillac, who was 16. It was a teenage quest that will forever be part of me.
I saw them live at Tampa stadium, Tampa, fla. 😎😁
i saw them in 1976,, great concert! guess who opened for them? NOBODY! LOL!
Pontiac silverdome 1977 was AWESOME to see 👀
So happy for you that your journeys into Zeppelin's stunning music are giving you such great vibes!
I have to comment on this. I have watched many 'reactions' but generally it is to listen to the music of my life. You are very different. You really do add to the experience and increase my enjoyment. Well done on making the reaction as enjoyable as the performances. Probably the best 'reactor' I have ever seen. Thank you.
The talent they had together live back during their peak was almost a telepathy. Simply incredible.
I was 5 years in 1977 when i first heard this song on the radio and i was instantly hooked on Zeppelin, they are the ones that started me on the path of heavy metal from bands like pantera and slipknot, from that one song,they are and will always be my favorite bands since i was 5 years old,my first band i can remember in life.
"If you know you know"👍🧊🚿❣ So much fun watching you appreciate them and hearing your on-point comments! One of Jimmy's best solos. Hope you'll do lots, lots more LZ. Thanks ☮
It was probably Jimmy’s best solo, the studio recording was anyways.
Best song ever, by a lot of people's standards. Now that I'm older, it makes me ponder many things about this life, I know I'm not alone in this, it's kinda heavy but the way the song ends, it leaves room for hope and maybe that's the attraction to it still, decades later.
Robert's still sexy to this day, I'm not sure that he COULDN'T be sexy even if he tried lol He's the gold standard, the archetypal rock star. Worked those blue jeans like a beast 😂
Heart's version live at Kennedy Center Honors! It's so incredible, brings me to tears every time I see it.
My best memory of this song is when my mom and I played it on repeat for 1.5 years straight when I had 8 10”subs in my Mitsubishi 3000 GT SL. We were at a campground, and everyone could hear it! We had a bunch of people come over and party with us! Great time! Too bad she’s passed away now, but I think of her every time I hear this song!
“And as we wind on down the road, our Shadow is taller than our soul” just epic and beautiful
Anyone who really loves rock has to love LZ. You may not like all of their songs, but the ones you do love just makes you feel special. Also, how such a big guy like Bonzo hits the drums so hard and yet he does get the most beautiful sound is just beyond me.
Which strange people don't like all their songs?
Though he is a Big guy , if you watch closely , you'll see that Bonzo's power is actually in his wrists ...... just sayin' . That's all , carry on 🙂
One of the greatest songs ever written that is a constant climbing song. Love that people your age hear the greats like Led Zeppelin when old guys like me were seeing them in their prime. I hitchhiked 1,500 miles to go to this show.
I was waiting for you to react to this one. It's awesome.
If you really like drums, there's a live version of Moby Dick which is kinda long, and only if you REALLY appreciate drums, but John Bonham shows clearly why he's considered by many as the best R&R drummer ever.
YES!!!
Agree!
This song is so iconic ! This is an anthem for all a generation 😊
Still my all time fave Zeppelin track! Great reaction as always Aileen! 💕🔥
don't you just love her smile when Robert smiles at Jimmy at 5:30......I knew that would happen!!!
I'm glad i grew up in this era and saw most of these incredible bands live. 😊
I don't know..maybe it's just the old man in me. Maybe it's just me being a guitarist. I know I'll catch some heat for saying this, but I have held this in for too long. I'm 65 years old, and I remember the very night in 1975 that fell in love with this song. It was mesmerizing, almost a spiritual experience. I listened to this song over and over, while my friend was in the house with his girlfriend and I was waiting in the car. It was the very first song I learned, note for note. I carried the torch for Led Zeppelin for years as the ultimate band, and I couldn't wait to hear them live. When I finally got to, it was the biggest let down in my life. Sloppy playing, missed notes and mistake after mistake. They were probably stoned, but that's no excuse. They lost any respect I ever had for them because I figured they owed their best to their fans. Yeah..I was stoned, but not THAT stoned. Anyone can sound good in a 10-15 million dollar studio, with unlimited takes. My point is, if you can't be better live, than your album, why should I pay a premium price for something sounding like $hit? And this video is no better. It sounds like $hit. When you watch bands like Pink Floyd or the Eagles live, you know it's going to be better than their studio version. Maybe all the fanboys praising this performance are stoned, or more likely, tone deaf.
What makes Zep great. Some songs start like choir music and evolves into Rock and Roll! This is
classic Zep, vocals/guitar/bass then drums. Throw in Jimmy`s solo and that`s why CONCERTS
were so amazing. These songs are OLDER than you! Still awesome 55 years later.
i grew up with this, its so good to see you enjoy it as much as I did, and still do, What a way to finish the song vocaly as well, enjoyed your reaction💗👍
glad you used the clip from the Concert Film *"THE SONG REMAINS THE SAME"* awesome concert movie along with some amazing behind the scenes antics. well worth the 'eyeball time'
Months ago, you reacted to Eric Clapton's Tears in Heaven and was really touched by the song as a dedication to the loss of his young son. Well, Robert Plant lost his 5y son during their 1977 North American Tour and as a result Plant wrote this beautifully haunting dedication to his young son Karac. Interestingly, this is the only song of LZ that Jimmy Page had no part of the writing or creation. It is such a beautiful masterpiece it will surely bring out some tears, but as a new fan, you really should give it a go and see the range of sounds that LZ created. The title is "All Of My Love" and is found on the In Thru The Outdoor album. Hope you really give it a try.
Wow, thanks - that's an awesome track, but I never knew that was the story of it.
@@DavidImiri You're welcome. Per a Rolling Stone article, it was totally written and composed by just Plant and JPJ. They did it without any input from Page.
"All My Love" is actually one of two Zep originals not credited to Page, the other being "South Bound Suarez". But yea, "All My Love" is beautiful and very touching, the synth solo from John Paul is one of my favorites and the acoustic guitar solo from Page that follows is like a spring shower in a period of mourning.
I have a dear friend Susan from NYC who was Robert Plant's A&R rep. for his solo career. She said he was just larger than life because you could be sitting with your back to the door and if he walked into the room you just knew he was behind you because you could feel his presence even before you set eyes on him. Anyway, interesting you chose a live version of the song, Aileen, because I think most people are just so ingrained with the album version.
I'm loving the love that you have for Zep :) For me, Planty is the greatest rock singer expressing deep emotional life experiences from a different way of being into the present moment that we all can join in on and inhabit. Pagey is the primary melody maker within the band putting Planty's lyrics to music, along with John Paul Jones on bass / keyboards / mandolin, and any other instrument he could play, of which there are many, and John Bonham on drums is quite possiblt the greatest rock drummer to have ever lived (RIP). Thanks for exploring Zep's music for they are one more component of being life affirming for enjoyment :)
The Band is also worth looking into. The are not only a fantastic unique group but at that 60s early 70s but connected to all the famous singer, song writers.
I was 13 when this album came out, Led Zeppelin IV, have listened to this song thousands of times.
Missed this concert at Madison Square Garden in '73.
I did see this movie "The Song Remains the Same", when it came out in '75, bought the record too.
This is probably my favorite version of this song.
Dazed and Confused, The Song Remains the Same/The Rain Song are two more killer tracks.
You can always recognize a Zeppelin fan. When the music starts, the soul starts groving.
The studio version of Stairway To Heaven is the greatest rock n roll song of all time!!!! War Pigs by Black Sabbath, and Highway To Hell by ACDC with Bon Scott singing round out the top 3!!!❤❤❤❤
The greatest band that ever was and ever will be. This band has brought me 40 years of musical bliss.
as some one who grew up in that era I still have every Led Zeppelin album and well pretty much all the bands of the 70's/80's and most of the 60's as well lol best era of music I feel
Great reaction. If you cover the top 500 hits, underground hits, and near hits of the 60s (1964-1974) and 70s, you can’t go wrong. The classic are called that for a reason. They are timeless pieces of musical art. Before personal computers ruined the music business played by humans for humans on real musical instruments. I’m a jazz fan. Some day you are bound to fall in love with the spontaneous beauty and soul of jazz improvisation.
"Alright this is what we're here for.
This is the meaning of life."
Truest words ever spoken in a song review 🥳
Please give the studio version a listen, too. Then the version by Heart at the tribute to Led Zep.
Id give many other live versions a listen before the Heart tribute. Zeppelin never played it the same way twice live.
@@lyndoncmp5751 I think too many of the live recordings are sloppy (due to Page).
@@cshubs
Thats a myth. Being spontaneous and inventive, trying new things, pushing the boundaries etc is not sloppy. Zeppelin often improved on the studio versions and gave way more to them, taking them somewhere else.
They got bored playing note for note facsimilies every night. That wasn't for them.
Ive always said this song is like watching a fireworks show. Starts slow, builds up , than the grand finally and everyone is in awe clapping and cheering.
Led Zeppelin has the biggest and greatest portfolio of any rock band. They have legit 50 awesome songs. Hope you do more of them! Great reaction as always.
I love all your comments, coming from a genuine musical knowledge and lovely girl, you`ve got all the vibe, sweetheart. Drummer Bonzo, (John Henry Bonham), was a head banger machine, his drum fills, timing and driving force for this song was absolutely stunning, a real drums clinic lesson on the stage, among magnificent performance from Jimmy, John Paul keyboard playing, matching to a great singer and front man, Robert Plant. Timeless performance, girl, this one from NYC Madison Square back in 1973. Take care, thanks for reaction.
Robert Plant and Ann Wilson are , with out a doubt, the greatest singers of all time. I don't care what anybody says!
These reaction videos crack me up. They have been around for 60 years. They are great. One of the best rock bands ever.
I believe this young lady is feeling the same "emotinal connection" aka. The hots for mr Plant as so many of us did in the day. Lol
Aileen, if I haven't mentioned this before (forgive me if so), please listen to "Dazed and Confused", the studio version. Killer!
First of all I love how your eyebrow twitches. But to the point, I grew in when they were new to the rock world and they have been my favorite band of all time. I believe this song is the most iconic, beautiful song ever written and I’m really happy to see all you people loving their music. Stairway to heaven brings tears to my eyes almost every time I hear it.
At first I was shocked this was your first time hearing it, but then I remembered my wife never heard of the song until I introduced her to it early in our dating years. For me personally, I still prefer the studio version over the live version.
Which live version? They never did it the same way twice live. 😉
I disagree. I really like Robert's extra flourishes ("Does anyone remember laughter!" and "I hope so!") I grew up on TSRTS soundtrack thanks to my older brother and *that* was the first version I heard and I love it more than the studio version.
Yeah Jimmy Page is so sloppy live.
@@scottbarr2889
Nothing sloppy about his playing in this live performance. It's breathtaking.
@@Thom1212
Thanks to Zeppelins creativity and exploration, we can get to listen to vastly different versions of the same song. Lots to choose from. Unlike their peers such as the Rolling Stones and The Who.
Everything that I could say has been said more eloquently by other posters!
I will say this, I was a fan from the first song I heard (Ramble On) I bought and played to death at least 2 of each album and still have them all.
As time went on my musical interests changed and I listened to other groups, only to always find myself circling back to my love of the Mighty Led Zep.
The songs can change and take on new meanings as time goes on, and several of these have done just that. What meant one thing at 16, means something different at 64.
I hope you keep enjoying their great music and revisit it as time goes on.
You might also check out Pink Floyd - Dark side of the Moon, another masterpiece of musical composition.
Keep on rocking, you have a beautiful soul!
p.s. Sorry about the wall-o-text!
John ‘bono’ Bonham was probably the greatest rock drummer who ever lived , John Paul Jones key board and bassist , song writer an extraordinary complete musician, jimmy page whose guitar skills honed by desire to be the best and followed the legendary Eric Clapton in the yardbirds and then Robert Plant whose vocals are just amazing . These four men changed the rock scene forever, they are the pinnacle of rock music. Nothing that is said about them is enough. I’m happy you enjoyed my favourite all time band, and that’s not even a good version of stairway to heaven.
Seen them 5 times. Yes we had fun. This brings back wonderful memories.
Thank you for showing this
Lots of lead singers have non-syllabic sounds they make and this the "The Robert Plant Siren." It is absolutely unique, certainly at the time!
Nothing can compare to them, especially live. However, Heart did a pretty good job and a sort of super group yt artists, Violet Orlandi, Lauren Babic, Halocene and First to 11 do an impressive cover. Their voices are amazing
This is the performance at Madison Square Garden, as were a few others you've reacted to. They were used in the Led Zeppelin concert film The Song Remains the Same.
How do you get any better then that.WOW this group just keeps you on your feet.so talented
Led Zeppelin lendas do rock Jimmy page um gênio da guitarra
Seems like their live performances have more obvious points where things pick up. The album version ramps it up pretty slowly. Playing it for someone who hadn't heard it before, and she says at the end, "What happened? It was a nice little balland but at the end they were totally rocking out? Play it again!" Took a few tried for her to find the places it picked up. Absolutely killer arrangements.
Aileen is one fascinating lady. Beautiful,smart,sensitive,mesmerising. Totally gets the music
I seen them a very long time ago late 70's. It was so amazing how they had the entire audience in the palm of their hands. Truly a beautiful evening.
The full, live MSG performance of Dazed and Confused is a must watch.
You’re never too late for GREATNESS!!!
This song takes me back to my senior year in high school riding around in my 1962 VW Bug listening to this come out of my AM radio.
The last time they were here they played for 3 1/2 hours. It was hard to believe we were there that night 20 feet away watching four of the most famous people on earth doing their thing. Someday they'll tour again as living holograms so everyone can have that experience.
I saw Led Zeppelin twice in a week in 1977 at Madison Square Garden in NYC. Great shows. They’ve been my favorite since the early 70s
The studio version is perfection, one of the best songs ever. Live versions of songs can be amazing, but unfortunately they often lose some of the feeling.
Only a bad musician LOSES feeling playing live.
Dude, live is where all music begins. It’s us in a room, sharing something.
There is never more feeling than that.
Sorry, Pete856 is right. (Yes I know this is all subjective) 🤔The logic and intention of the studio version is a perfectly recorded example of what Zeppelin, specifically Jimmy Page, did best. That was his primacy and creative engineering in the studio, that they never achieved live. Make no mistake, their free form style live was a famously noted hallmark of their entire careers together, from their first to last performances. Just one man’s opinion from someone who saw them live several times. When Zeppelin came to town it was much more of an event, much like The Stones and Floyd, and not just another concert. You just had to be there. The MSG 73 performance stands up just fine. Better? I’ll always prefer the original master version but to me it’s apples and oranges. It’s too different, which was again, their intention. 🤘
That 180 degrees incorrect
The studio versions should always be listened to first, followed by the live version or versions (unless like in some cases there is no studio version). This should be a requirement for anyone learning this music as far as I am concerned.
Jimmy is amazing on " The song remains the same/rain song " same concert...life changing...❤ u 😊
Page is a phenomenon within the guitar world and the embelishments that he inserts into this classic rift would be an amazing filler IF he soloed this song.
Please don't get me wrong because having been classically trained i too will fill in a thin piece of music to give it more body.
How ever in this case it detracts from what the studio version presents which is a delicate filagreed structure which compliments Plant's melodic line. It's very much like listening to compositions by Mozart where he will use very simplistic instrumentation when he wants your full attention.
I was 14 when their first album hit the airwaves and i thought that their music transended every thing else out there. So much so that i threatened bodily harm to my siblings if they so much as breathed out loud when their music was being aired. Fifty six years later, they're still my favorite band and i've often wondered how far into the stratusphere would they be except for Bonham's untimely death.t
Only one Led Zep, no one comes close!!!!!! You are in love with them now just as we are! Nuff Said!
Saw them at the Seattle Kingdome in 1977 shortly after I graduated from high school. The Kingdome was a horrible place for a concert but Led Zeppelin could play in a cave and sound epic. They played in Seattle in 1969 at the Green Lake Theatre (a very small venue, I don't know who's idea that was!). They were actually the openers for Three Dog Night, the headliners! The concert rocked the theater to its core, shook the rafters and cracked the beams leading to its demise a year later. Some lucky folks were able to watch the concert from their boats on the lake! I was lucky to see them in 1977 as this was their fourth to the last American show ever. I love it when you get a chance to see them perform, your reaction is so golden and pure. I second the request that now you should plan on seeing the Kennedy Center Honors tribute to them as performed by Ann and Nancy Wilson from Heart and Shane Fontaine on guitar. The drummer on that performance is Jason Bonham, the son of the late John Bonham, Zeppelin's iconic drummer. Blessings!
This band also had one of the best drummers of all time. The late John Bohnom
Zep's music is timeless. Best band ever.
I saw Led Zeppelin in 1977 at the fabulous forum in Inglewood on June 25th for my 18th birthday, thanks to my friends Kevin, and In return I 20:27 took him to, J.Geils fogghat at Angles stadium
Better late than never. There’s life before Led Zeppelin and there’s living afterwards.
Yes, flawless, i believe. What a joy all over.
I swear it still only takes the first 3 opening chords to give me the goosebumps… ❤️
Touched by the Gods, these ones.
I used to have a 5 x8 ft. Poster with Robert in that exact outfit. With a beer in one hand and a dove in the other. He is everything you want in a lead singer!!!!❤
Don't forget the fag.
Many girls had a huge poster of Robert Plant on their bedroom walls. :D Led Zep is one of the greatest bands ever, and this is one of the greatest songs ever, if not the greatest song. My generation was the luckiest generation for music.
John Paul Jones playing the Bass line with his feet, while also playing the organ.