This track was created spontaneously in the studio, after Bonham was warming up by playing Little Richard's "Keep A'Knockin'. From beginning to end, it took them about 30 minutes to conceive and record this iconic track.
@@PeterTea Indeed. MY ultimate "fly on the wall" Zeppelin fantasy would be to witness the "live in the studio" recording of "In My Time of Dying." Oh, my Mercy, lol! I often "play the video" of how I think it could have looked in my head when listening to it, but to actually SEE them laying that muthah down! O my Jesus!
I'm sure you read this before but the explanation for how complex and inventive their music was is because both Page and Jones were accomplished sessions musicians and learned everything there was to know about composing and recording music before they ever were part of a band. They literally played on hundreds of records including many hits by big named bands in the 60s, Also of note, John Paul Jones father was a pianist and arranger for big bands in the 1940s and 1950s, and young John Paul learned the piano before he could walk.
With RESPECT I dig your reactions! I was at the first Zeppelin concert in the United States. They opened for Spirit and Vanilla Fudge. STOLE THE SHOW! The press, the critics never said anything nice about them. So the did what they wanted. No rules. The way they recorded the didn’t follow the criticism they just brought it
Reviews never influenced Led Zeppelin, they did what they felt at the time. If you’ve been a fan for long enough every album has been your favourite at some point, it’s usually the last one you listened to.
They were trying to record “FourSticks” (he was actually using 4 sticks), and Bonzo got really frustrated. He went into Little Richards “Keep a Knockin”, and Jimmy went into a Chuck Berry type of riff, and the tapes were already rolling. They had the meat of the song within 10 or 15 minutes.
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I always learn something new from these guys when they react to the music I grew up on. I've heard this song thousands of times over the years, and I never really noticed the pounding piano keys reminiscent of Little Richard or Jerry Lee Lewis. Thanks for pointing that out.
As you continue on your journey of Led Zeppelin discovery, you will learn that the band is pretty diverse in their musical catalog. So far, you've heard their heavy electric blues and then rock with blues and then some evolution into more acoustic songs. Easy to overlook that Immigrant Song, Celebration Day and Out On the Tiles were pure rockers and Since I've Been Loving You is heavy electric blues or that Babe I'm Going to Leave You, Thank You had a more acoustic feel on I and Ii. I am going to leave you to your own conclusions, but I don't think the band went "back" to anything on this record. They just kept evolving and growing.
I hated 3 at first but it grew on me after awhile and I really do like the first side a lot and Gallows Pole from the second side. But I will say after that.... not so much. LOL.
I agree... everybody likes to complain about III but I thought it kicked ass even when I heard it as a 12yr old...It was an EVOLUTION and it wasn't just an album full of Acoustic and Folk like most people say it is. I'd even go as far as to put "Out On The Tiles" up there with "Whole Lotta Love", "Black Dog", "The Ocean" and "The Wanton Song". IMHO "OOTT" never gets the credit it's due. In fact, lately, I prefer listening to "OOTT" over the other OVER PLAYED tunes...And yes, I love "Immigrant Song" and have been drumming along to "Since I've Been Loving You" for years. "Sick Again" from PG is another than never gets any mention and it's as kickass as "Black Dog" and "Rock and Roll". Just my .02
@@chrisburk9424 Out on the Tiles and Hots on for No where from Presence are two hidden gems no one ever listens to and I have no idea why. Of course The Immigrant Song was the first I was drawn too but Out on the Tiles came right after for me. I know nothing about music but there is just something that sounds "off kilter" that I love about that song. The notes sound wrong or missed timed or sour even but in a way that I love.
@@boki1693 I agree... I think "OOTT" showed Zep at the HEIGHT OF THEIR POWERS: funky Time Signature with what I think is some of Bonzo's GREATEST DRUMMING - although the Man laid down so much groove during his very short Life that it's almost impossible to pick. On "OOTT" Jonesy & Bonham show AGAIN why they were one of the TIGHTEST Rhythm Sections of ALL TIME across ALL Genres of Music. Page was in his Prime, before he started the drugs and Plant's Voice is primal and a Force Of Nature. "HOFN" is a great tune that never gets mentioned like you said. I LOVE "Presence" - it doesn't get a Whole Lotta Love from Fans or Critics either but I think it's a pretty damn amazing album: of course you have "Achilles..." - MASTERPIECE. But then you have "For Your Life" which no one ever talks about?! Again - Bonham and Jones Rhythm Section on all the changes in that song are otherworldly IMHO - it's a HEAVY yet FUNKY song - and I'd put Page's Guitar Solo from "FYL" up in the TOP #5 of any he's ever played. It's one of my favorite Page Solos. Then, consider that Plant was basically crippled from a near fatal car accident in Greece and was singing from a Wheelchair during the Recording of "Presence" and I think it's a helluva of an Album. Sorry for the rambling Comment but I think the Zep Deep Tracks are just as good if not better than the "Popular" ones that Commercial Radio rotates and overplays to DEATH.
The piano player is Ian Stewart from the Rolling Stones. They recorded this album at the same studio The Rolling Stones recorded at and there were some cool collaborations with The Stones. Jimmy plays guitar on the Rolling Stones song called Scarlet and John Paul Jones does the string section on another Stones song called She's a Rainbow.
They recorded at Headley Grange using the Stones' Mobile Studio Truck... Ian Stewart really laid it down on this track - great piano player- he also did "Boogie With Stu" from Physical Graffiti album - an homage to Richie Valens that (surprise!) they got sued for/had to settle out of Court with Valens Widow, I believe? Another interesting tie-in is that Jimmy Page was/is great friends with Roy Harper who actually was the Guest Vocalist on Pink Floyd's "Have A Cigar".
No Higher energy anywhere. These guys can really layer their music. You should see some dance videos to this Masterpiece on You Tube. I’m 74 and this pays homage to rock and roll roots all the way. What a Band and whenever this song comes on I crack the volume.
Love hearing you guys talking about how they're turning it up and going all out coming off Led Zeppelin III realizing that Battle of Evermore and Stairway are to come haha.
It's Ian Stewart on piano. He was a founding member of the Rolling Stones. He was actually driven off of the official Rolling Stones lineup by their asshole manager because he was "too old". But he stayed with the Stones until his death playing piano in the studio and live until he died in the early 80s.
Yeah, this is a Homage, and, and this album is quite diverse. One could listen to "Battle Of Evermore" and just let it keep going, right into "Stairway To Heaven". They are a Pair.
Interestingly, when Led Zeppelin hit the scene, the critics did not know what to make of them. They got terrible reviews even for their first two albums. The boys did not care. They realized what they were doing was above the critics heads they knew the fans loved them, and that’s what they cared about. They made music for themselves and for the fans. A lot of experimentation. Wait until physical graffiti, which I think is their best album. Enjoying your channel very much, guys!
Believe it or not, a guy named Ian Stewart played the keys on this. He's best known for piano work on Rolling Stones songs. He was a boogie woogie pianist at heart, in fact, he appeared on another Zeppelin track "Boogie with Stu" Stu was his nickname.
Gentleman- you are spot on. Bonzo started jamming out the into to Little Richard's "Keep a Knocking". Page added some Check Berry riffs..,and they just sped it up to 170bpm and had a 50s styled heavy metal infused banger within 15 MINUTES had this down on tape
OK Bros. Let's get the led out!!! This entire song was improvised on the spot according to what I've read! Zep 4 according to many is their greatest album but I prefer Physical Grafitti and House's of the Holy. Still it's Zeppelin and you just can't go wrong!!
There hasn't been a need for any more music to be made in a long time. Nothing can compare to all the music of the '50s thru the '80s. I used to love watching SoulTrain when I was young! The 70s were on fire with talent. When personal computers soared, people around the world started losing their creativity. So glad we have these gems! ✌🏼❤
Who else could have sang this like this? The yelling and scream fills were just really unique. Melodic yet at the time, people don't remember, Plant's sounds and gyrations on stage was riling up evangelicals. I guess the old birds felt like he was making bedroom noises.
The very first time I heard the song rock and roll, I must have been 10 years old I got Goosebumps from the intro of the song and plants vocals it was pure rock-and-roll everything about the song and especially Boogie woogie piano buy ian Stewart!!
You are so right. It does hark back to Little Richard and Chuck Berry and those earlier rock and rollers. But there is a double meaning to "rock and roll". It alludes to the rocking and rolling you might do in the bedroom if you listen to the lyrics and he is lamenting that it's been a long time since he had some of that action. Like their instruments are, the lyrics are multi-layered. A simple, catchy rocking song that you can hear something new each time you play it. True geniuses!
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You guys are spot-on regarding the Little Richard reference. The drummer, John Bonham, has said in interviews that he was basically playing a Little Richard-type beat for this song.
I hear Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis & Chuck Berry influences in this and much more 60s rock music. All the British Invasion bands worshipped those guys. I don't think it was just about getting audiences, they truly heard that music coming from the US and it inspired all of them...they've all said so in countless interviews that those guys, along with many blues musicians, were their heroes.
You two are great. For real. Your reactions due to sound quality, your enthusiasm and insight makes for excellent replay value. Keep doing as you do and your channel can only grow.
Little Richard, Fats Domino... You are exactly correct. The 50's Rock N Roll bands and the 50's blues bands are what Zeppelin is all about.. But with a twist. The R&R & blues guys are the guys who originally taught them how to play.. They are their heroes. Pretty much all the 60's and 70's based blues bands feel the same way about the previous generation of R&R and blues artists..
As they progress you can hear how much of a master of arrangement Jimmy Page is with the guitar tracks. You nailed it on the feeling and intention…Rock n roll When you get to stairway to heaven, you’ve already done the the studio version, you should really play the original 1973 song remains the same version. If you don’t have it I’ll send. Ps Ian Stewart from the Stones on piano
You guys are killing me. Great stuff. I had just turned 8 years old when this came out. When I was 11 and into music I wondered why everyone thought they were the greatest. My teen years I KNEW they were great. I appreciate the magic that came together when they created their art and recreated it live also. RESPECT
Can't forget that Zeppelin started out as 'The New Yardbirds', as Page had to play the shows they had booked when that band broke up. The blues purists were a big part of that mid-to-late 60s London sound. Page, Clapton, Tull, John Mayall, Kim Simmonds (Savoy Brown) were all selling blues records.
JPJ playing piano. My favorite of the four. Quietly kicks your ass and then smiles about it. not only piano, but he plays bass, keyboards, acoustic guitar, mandolin and probably 5 other things i missed. Arguably the most underrated musician, period. He was next to 3 incredible extroverted geniuses while on stage. easy to get lossed in the greatness.
Great comments about how they clearly studied their music. Jimmy Page and JPJ were the leading studio musicians in London from 64-67 and they played on something like 50% of all the popular music that came out of London in that era. Their musical background was really unique and special and couldn’t be replicated because of all that experience.
That was a show the Stones organized in 1968 called the Circus. LOTS of cool bands played in. It went on for hours, and the Stones were the last act, and it was like 3 in the morning when they went on. Pretty incredible for how tired they must have been! You should check out the performance from that show where John Lennon, Clapton, Mitch Mitchel (Hendrix's drummer), Keith Richards play "Yer Blues". CRAZY good. Not to mention acts from the Who, Juthro Tull... Thanks for the reaction!!
Ian Stewart on the piano. Bonzo got so frustrated with rehearsing “Four Sticks” he started the beat you hear at the beginning. Page came in with the riff and they immediately dropped “Four Sticks” and began full-on work for this track.
Fun Facts: they started most of their concerts with this song, my friends and I would bet on it and we saw them a lot 🤟can't wait for you guys to get to " "Physical Graffiti", it's in my opinion their best!!!👍
I never had an opportunity to see Zeppelin in concert. The '70s were consumed with high school and college, and money was short. However, in the '90s, I got to see Page and Plant in two separate tours. The first show concluded with Kashmir, backed by a symphony orchestra (well worth your watch if you haven't seen it before), and the second show concluded with Rock and Roll. Oh to have a time machine, so that I could experience it all over again.
Ian Stewart of the Rolling Stones features on the piano on this one. They also recorded "Boogie with Stu" during the same session and released it on Physical Graffiti.
The Professor of Rock did a video about this song that's worth watching. Plant's lyrics were a BIG FU to the critics that didn't like III and said it wasn't rock and roll. When he says, "It's been a long time since we rock and rolled", he's talking about Zep II.
Since you mentioned Stairway to Heaven, after you finish this album, PLEASE react to the live version of it performed by Heart at the Kennedy Center Honors. It was a formal honor program for Led Zeppelin, and the boys themselves were in the audience. It’s fantastic, and shouldn’t be missed. There are two or three versions floating around RUclips, but make sure you play the one that’s slightly longer. In it, there’s a band introduction that recognizes the drummer, which is Jason Bonham, son of John.
Agreed! Ann Wilson sang her face off, and John Bonham's son (Edit: Jason) plays the drums, and Robert Plant watched in the balcony, tears streaming down his face. Fantastic performance and moment.
That piano is being played by Ian Stewart of The Rolling Stones who happened to be in next studio and a friend of the band. They recorded Boogie With Stu at the same time ..
Zeppelin blended rock, blues, metal, folk, calypso, delta blues, Middle Eastern music, I'd say even something close to Disco.. Wait till you dudes get to Presence and ITTOD it just keeps getting better.
It's pretty straight ahead...like most babyboomers Led Zeppelin were heavily influenced by 1950s rock 'n' roll and Doowop so here they're just showing their roots and showing that they could rock 'n' roll with the best of them. Plant's post-Zeppelin work with the Honeydrippers and Alison Kraus show his love for 1950s rock 'n' roll. Bryan Ferry of Roxy Music is another great example of an artist paying homage to his rock 'n' roll roots.
This track was created spontaneously in the studio, after Bonham was warming up by playing Little Richard's "Keep A'Knockin'. From beginning to end, it took them about 30 minutes to conceive and record this iconic track.
Yep!
I wish I was a fly on the wall when this went down.
@@PeterTea Indeed. MY ultimate "fly on the wall" Zeppelin fantasy would be to witness the "live in the studio" recording of "In My Time of Dying." Oh, my Mercy, lol! I often "play the video" of how I think it could have looked in my head when listening to it, but to actually SEE them laying that muthah down! O my Jesus!
That's f'ing amazing.
@@joescott8877 That would be an epic one too!
This is the greatest 3 minutes in rock n roll ever.
I don’t always listen to Zep. But when I do, so do my neighbors.
Not too shabby for something they whipped together in the studio in about 10 minutes. Talk about gifted.
Classic Zeppelin
you're gonna freak when you hear 'When the Levee Breaks'
Theirs so much good music from 1960 to 1980 from all Genres its Unreaaaaaaaaaaaaal.
Best and most versatile band ever. LZ
I'm sure you read this before but the explanation for how complex and inventive their music was is because both Page and Jones were accomplished sessions musicians and learned everything there was to know about composing and recording music before they ever were part of a band. They literally played on hundreds of records including many hits by big named bands in the 60s, Also of note, John Paul Jones father was a pianist and arranger for big bands in the 1940s and 1950s, and young John Paul learned the piano before he could walk.
With RESPECT I dig your reactions! I was at the first Zeppelin concert in the United States. They opened for Spirit and Vanilla Fudge. STOLE THE SHOW!
The press, the critics never said anything nice about them. So the did what they wanted. No rules. The way they recorded the didn’t follow the criticism they just brought it
Reviews never influenced Led Zeppelin, they did what they felt at the time. If you’ve been a fan for long enough every album has been your favourite at some point, it’s usually the last one you listened to.
Bonzo was absolutely relentless on this track!
They were trying to record “FourSticks” (he was actually using 4 sticks), and Bonzo got really frustrated. He went into Little Richards “Keep a Knockin”, and Jimmy went into a Chuck Berry type of riff, and the tapes were already rolling. They had the meat of the song within 10 or 15 minutes.
when you get frustrated, go back to what you know works and start again. always been my strategy.
Little Richard, being a rather flamboyant soul, once said in an interview that he was both the King _AND_ Queen of Rock 'n' Roll! lol
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My friends and I spent so many hours playing this album. They just rocked it.
I always learn something new from these guys when they react to the music I grew up on. I've heard this song thousands of times over the years, and I never really noticed the pounding piano keys reminiscent of Little Richard or Jerry Lee Lewis. Thanks for pointing that out.
I've been watching reactions for quite awhile and you two are awesome. Your channel is always my first click of my day !
That's because we're just kids.😊
That's Ian Stewart of the Stones fame slamming those keys.
The opening is taken directly from "I hear you knock and but you can't come in" by little richard
Ian Stewart was known for his brilliant boogie-woogie piano · 'The 6th Stone' also played with Zep on 'Physical Graffiti'
As you continue on your journey of Led Zeppelin discovery, you will learn that the band is pretty diverse in their musical catalog. So far, you've heard their heavy electric blues and then rock with blues and then some evolution into more acoustic songs. Easy to overlook that Immigrant Song, Celebration Day and Out On the Tiles were pure rockers and Since I've Been Loving You is heavy electric blues or that Babe I'm Going to Leave You, Thank You had a more acoustic feel on I and Ii. I am going to leave you to your own conclusions, but I don't think the band went "back" to anything on this record. They just kept evolving and growing.
I hated 3 at first but it grew on me after awhile and I really do like the first side a lot and Gallows Pole from the second side. But I will say after that.... not so much. LOL.
I agree... everybody likes to complain about III but I thought it kicked ass even when I heard it as a 12yr old...It was an EVOLUTION and it wasn't just an album full of Acoustic and Folk like most people say it is. I'd even go as far as to put "Out On The Tiles" up there with "Whole Lotta Love", "Black Dog", "The Ocean" and "The Wanton Song". IMHO "OOTT" never gets the credit it's due. In fact, lately, I prefer listening to "OOTT" over the other OVER PLAYED tunes...And yes, I love "Immigrant Song" and have been drumming along to "Since I've Been Loving You" for years. "Sick Again" from PG is another than never gets any mention and it's as kickass as "Black Dog" and "Rock and Roll". Just my .02
@@chrisburk9424 Out on the Tiles and Hots on for No where from Presence are two hidden gems no one ever listens to and I have no idea why. Of course The Immigrant Song was the first I was drawn too but Out on the Tiles came right after for me. I know nothing about music but there is just something that sounds "off kilter" that I love about that song. The notes sound wrong or missed timed or sour even but in a way that I love.
@@boki1693 I agree... I think "OOTT" showed Zep at the HEIGHT OF THEIR POWERS: funky Time Signature with what I think is some of Bonzo's GREATEST DRUMMING - although the Man laid down so much groove during his very short Life that it's almost impossible to pick. On "OOTT" Jonesy & Bonham show AGAIN why they were one of the TIGHTEST Rhythm Sections of ALL TIME across ALL Genres of Music. Page was in his Prime, before he started the drugs and Plant's Voice is primal and a Force Of Nature.
"HOFN" is a great tune that never gets mentioned like you said. I LOVE "Presence" - it doesn't get a Whole Lotta Love from Fans or Critics either but I think it's a pretty damn amazing album: of course you have "Achilles..." - MASTERPIECE. But then you have "For Your Life" which no one ever talks about?! Again - Bonham and Jones Rhythm Section on all the changes in that song are otherworldly IMHO - it's a HEAVY yet FUNKY song - and I'd put Page's Guitar Solo from "FYL" up in the TOP #5 of any he's ever played. It's one of my favorite Page Solos. Then, consider that Plant was basically crippled from a near fatal car accident in Greece and was singing from a Wheelchair during the Recording of "Presence" and I think it's a helluva of an Album.
Sorry for the rambling Comment but I think the Zep Deep Tracks are just as good if not better than the "Popular" ones that Commercial Radio rotates and overplays to DEATH.
D'yer Ma'ker, Boggie with Stu and Hotdog, all very different types of Zep music
The piano player is Ian Stewart from the Rolling Stones. They recorded this album at the same studio The Rolling Stones recorded at and there were some cool collaborations with The Stones. Jimmy plays guitar on the Rolling Stones song called Scarlet and John Paul Jones does the string section on another Stones song called She's a Rainbow.
She's a Rainbow is in my top 3 Stones songs 💯🔥 that piano sounds like on of them cheap musical jewelry boxes you buy but only 💯
no way! cool
They recorded at Headley Grange using the Stones' Mobile Studio Truck... Ian Stewart really laid it down on this track - great piano player- he also did "Boogie With Stu" from Physical Graffiti album - an homage to Richie Valens that (surprise!) they got sued for/had to settle out of Court with Valens Widow, I believe? Another interesting tie-in is that Jimmy Page was/is great friends with Roy Harper who actually was the Guest Vocalist on Pink Floyd's "Have A Cigar".
@@chrisburk9424 This Is the answer!!
This is Zep with the bravado to call this song Rock and Roll and then define it with the sound. That is rock and roll.
No Higher energy anywhere. These guys can really layer their music. You should see some dance videos to this Masterpiece on You Tube. I’m 74 and this pays homage to rock and roll roots all the way. What a Band and whenever this song comes on I crack the volume.
I cannot wait for you to hear "The Battle of Evermore"! It's the next song and it's super cool/epic!
Ian Stewart, from The Rolling Stones played piano on this track.
Love hearing you guys talking about how they're turning it up and going all out coming off Led Zeppelin III realizing that Battle of Evermore and Stairway are to come haha.
70's yeah!!!! Gotta scream it baby!
John Paul Jones was banging those keys! He was Zeppelin secret weapon! And most underated member!
He is pure genius!!
That’s Ian Stewart actually
It's Ian Stewart on piano. He was a founding member of the Rolling Stones. He was actually driven off of the official Rolling Stones lineup by their asshole manager because he was "too old". But he stayed with the Stones until his death playing piano in the studio and live until he died in the early 80s.
Yeah, this is a Homage, and, and this album is quite diverse. One could listen to "Battle Of Evermore" and just let it keep going, right into "Stairway To Heaven". They are a Pair.
Every garage rock band staring out during this time played this song. Checks all the boxes..
not easy to play on drums
Interestingly, when Led Zeppelin hit the scene, the critics did not know what to make of them. They got terrible reviews even for their first two albums. The boys did not care. They realized what they were doing was above the critics heads they knew the fans loved them, and that’s what they cared about. They made music for themselves and for the fans. A lot of experimentation. Wait until physical graffiti, which I think is their best album. Enjoying your channel very much, guys!
Believe it or not, a guy named Ian Stewart played the keys on this. He's best known for piano work on Rolling Stones songs. He was a boogie woogie pianist at heart, in fact, he appeared on another Zeppelin track "Boogie with Stu" Stu was his nickname.
Gentleman- you are spot on. Bonzo started jamming out the into to Little Richard's "Keep a Knocking". Page added some Check Berry riffs..,and they just sped it up to 170bpm and had a 50s styled heavy metal infused banger within 15 MINUTES had this down on tape
Gospel blues jazz is the ingredient of rock n roll 😮😮😅🎉❤
Zeppelin had 8 albums in their 11/12 year run. This album and their 6th, Physical Graffiti, are the ones I listen to the most. Both unbelievable.
tsrtm!!!!!
OK Bros. Let's get the led out!!! This entire song was improvised on the spot according to what I've read! Zep 4 according to many is their greatest album but I prefer Physical Grafitti and House's of the Holy. Still it's Zeppelin and you just can't go wrong!!
There hasn't been a need for any more music to be made in a long time. Nothing can compare to all the music of the '50s thru the '80s. I used to love watching SoulTrain when I was young! The 70s were on fire with talent. When personal computers soared, people around the world started losing their creativity. So glad we have these gems! ✌🏼❤
So biased. Kind of cringe.
You can't put Zeppelin in a cubby hole. They do it all.
Who else could have sang this like this? The yelling and scream fills were just really unique. Melodic yet at the time, people don't remember, Plant's sounds and gyrations on stage was riling up evangelicals. I guess the old birds felt like he was making bedroom noises.
The very first time I heard the song rock and roll, I must have been 10 years old I got Goosebumps from the intro of the song and plants vocals it was pure rock-and-roll everything about the song and especially
Boogie woogie piano buy ian Stewart!!
I must've played this album a thousand times over the years.
You are so right. It does hark back to Little Richard and Chuck Berry and those earlier rock and rollers. But there is a double meaning to "rock and roll". It alludes to the rocking and rolling you might do in the bedroom if you listen to the lyrics and he is lamenting that it's been a long time since he had some of that action. Like their instruments are, the lyrics are multi-layered. A simple, catchy rocking song that you can hear something new each time you play it. True geniuses!
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Rock, Jazz, Funk, Soul, and Fun with your takes on music. You guys are top shelf.
Just to let you guys know, Led Zeppelin never cared what the press said. They made music that they wanted to, you will see.
JPJ playing piano. He can play anything! Great reaction!
My mother was no zeppelin fan but she loved a rock piano and enjoyed this song.
You guys are spot-on regarding the Little Richard reference. The drummer, John Bonham, has said in interviews that he was basically playing a Little Richard-type beat for this song.
All 4 members of LZ have a strong foundation in blues music, as do many of the R&R bands spawned in the 60's
I hear Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis & Chuck Berry influences in this and much more 60s rock music. All the British Invasion bands worshipped those guys. I don't think it was just about getting audiences, they truly heard that music coming from the US and it inspired all of them...they've all said so in countless interviews that those guys, along with many blues musicians, were their heroes.
You two are great. For real. Your reactions due to sound quality, your enthusiasm and insight makes for excellent replay value. Keep doing as you do and your channel can only grow.
Thank you!!
I look for them daily!
Genius level stuff….we were so spoiled…..John Paul Jones is working overtime on this track. These guys just had it.Facts❤️
John Paul Jones played multiple instruments including piano, keyboard, and synthesizer. Under rated musician
The Stroll was a 50's dance and "Book of Love" was a song from the 50's or 60's. Had to look it up. Monotones did "Book of Love". Released in '58.
Little Richard, Fats Domino... You are exactly correct. The 50's Rock N Roll bands and the 50's blues bands are what Zeppelin is all about.. But with a twist. The R&R & blues guys are the guys who originally taught them how to play.. They are their heroes. Pretty much all the 60's and 70's based blues bands feel the same way about the previous generation of R&R and blues artists..
As they progress you can hear how much of a master of arrangement Jimmy Page is with the guitar tracks.
You nailed it on the feeling and intention…Rock n roll
When you get to stairway to heaven, you’ve already done the the studio version, you should really play the original 1973 song remains the same version. If you don’t have it I’ll send.
Ps Ian Stewart from the Stones on piano
Yes...Jimmy is a genius as is JPJ!
Fun song! Always liked cranking this at a party long ago.
Great reactions, guys. Awesome pickup of the Little Richard/Chuck Berry vibes. Definitely lots of great Zep to go, but you all are awesome reactors.
freakin vibed with this so much. unbelievable and super unique. 😍😍😍
You guys are killing me. Great stuff. I had just turned 8 years old when this came out. When I was 11 and into music I wondered why everyone thought they were the greatest. My teen years I KNEW they were great. I appreciate the magic that came together when they created their art and recreated it live also. RESPECT
Can't forget that Zeppelin started out as 'The New Yardbirds', as Page had to play the shows they had booked when that band broke up. The blues purists were a big part of that mid-to-late 60s London sound. Page, Clapton, Tull, John Mayall, Kim Simmonds (Savoy Brown) were all selling blues records.
"Looking In" and "Street Corner Talking" by Savoy Brown are great Blues records. I have a "live" CD autographed by Kim Simmons and Savoy Brown.
I got a feeling there is going to be a Zep cover on that wall behind you guys in the near future. 😝
Led Zeppelin was probably the greatest classic blues-based rock band of all time!
It's incredible. They will be the greatest band forever. 😎
JPJ playing piano. My favorite of the four. Quietly kicks your ass and then smiles about it. not only piano, but he plays bass, keyboards, acoustic guitar, mandolin and probably 5 other things i missed. Arguably the most underrated musician, period. He was next to 3 incredible extroverted geniuses while on stage. easy to get lossed in the greatness.
Great comments about how they clearly studied their music. Jimmy Page and JPJ were the leading studio musicians in London from 64-67 and they played on something like 50% of all the popular music that came out of London in that era. Their musical background was really unique and special and couldn’t be replicated because of all that experience.
Thanks brothers, enjoying your insight on the music we've been listening to forever. Entertaining and educational 👍
This song was a staple at my high school dances. So was Stairway to Heaven. And Mexican ‘commercial’ weed ($20 an ounce).
That drum beat was first done by Earl Palmer, Little Richards drummer many years ago ..
That was a show the Stones organized in 1968 called the Circus. LOTS of cool bands played in. It went on for hours, and the Stones were the last act, and it was like 3 in the morning when they went on. Pretty incredible for how tired they must have been! You should check out the performance from that show where John Lennon, Clapton, Mitch Mitchel (Hendrix's drummer), Keith Richards play "Yer Blues". CRAZY good. Not to mention acts from the Who, Juthro Tull... Thanks for the reaction!!
There is a movie that you both would love. The Song Remains the Same. This was a midnight movie for years, great parties.
Like I was in my friends house rocking out with this album in 5th grade again with the the four of us as Air Zeppelin. 😂
Y’all get it, Spot On. Thank y’all so much!
Love this song. I used to crank it loud for the neighbors 😂 Now I have no neighbors
Not even deaf ones?
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Lol no. I actually live on 60 acres. There is a subdivision to the west of me.
@@willo8794 Excellent! I was lucky enough to see Led Zep at Earls Court in 1975 aged 21, and still love them unflaggingly aged 69!
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I turned 70 in June. Still a rocking old lady 😂
@@willo8794 I should hope so, given the good examples of the B52s Kate and Cindy, Patti Smith, Debbie Harry, Joni Mitchell, Chrissie Hynde...
Every aspiring teen air-drummer practiced the ending at least a thousand times.
My best friend certainly did, over and over and...
Loosen up that hi hat and let ‘er rip through the whole song
You get zeppelin, I've seen other reviews & you guys are awesome, thanks for keeping me young, big fan
Ian Stewart on the piano. Bonzo got so frustrated with rehearsing “Four Sticks” he started the beat you hear at the beginning. Page came in with the riff and they immediately dropped “Four Sticks” and began full-on work for this track.
Fun Facts: they started most of their concerts with this song, my friends and I would bet on it and we saw them a lot 🤟can't wait for you guys to get to " "Physical Graffiti", it's in my opinion their best!!!👍
You guys describe their music and what they were doing perfectly 👍 😊💗
You guys are nailing this!
I never had an opportunity to see Zeppelin in concert. The '70s were consumed with high school and college, and money was short. However, in the '90s, I got to see Page and Plant in two separate tours. The first show concluded with Kashmir, backed by a symphony orchestra (well worth your watch if you haven't seen it before), and the second show concluded with Rock and Roll. Oh to have a time machine, so that I could experience it all over again.
Ian Stewart of the Rolling Stones features on the piano on this one. They also recorded "Boogie with Stu" during the same session and released it on Physical Graffiti.
Chuck Berry and Little Richard are the original King and Queen of Rock and Roll
The Professor of Rock did a video about this song that's worth watching. Plant's lyrics were a BIG FU to the critics that didn't like III and said it wasn't rock and roll. When he says, "It's been a long time since we rock and rolled", he's talking about Zep II.
another on point reaction. Thanks!
Still hits ... after all these years
Since you mentioned Stairway to Heaven, after you finish this album, PLEASE react to the live version of it performed by Heart at the Kennedy Center Honors. It was a formal honor program for Led Zeppelin, and the boys themselves were in the audience. It’s fantastic, and shouldn’t be missed. There are two or three versions floating around RUclips, but make sure you play the one that’s slightly longer. In it, there’s a band introduction that recognizes the drummer, which is Jason Bonham, son of John.
This right here!
Agreed! Ann Wilson sang her face off, and John Bonham's son (Edit: Jason) plays the drums, and Robert Plant watched in the balcony, tears streaming down his face. Fantastic performance and moment.
@@CuriousGeorge1111 Jason Bonham
@@Gebkiing Thanks, I missed that.
(Fart noise)
This was a jam with Ian Stewart from the rolling st9nes on piano. They wrote this in 10 minutes lol its a straight up homage t9 50s rock and roll
That piano is being played by Ian Stewart of The Rolling Stones who happened to be in next studio and a friend of the band.
They recorded Boogie With Stu at the same time ..
Get that Led out!
Ya'll reacting to some great songs today! Thanks for making my Tuesday a banger kinda day...
Zeppelin blended rock, blues, metal, folk, calypso, delta blues, Middle Eastern music, I'd say even something close to Disco.. Wait till you dudes get to Presence and ITTOD it just keeps getting better.
The next song gets better every time you hear it.
Led are playing it hard and fast its a middle finger to the critics'great rock and roll music 🎵
Love how you guys break it down. Known this song for 50 years and you helped me understand it even more. Thanks from over here in the UK
My favorite of their albums is " House's of the Holy and Physical Graffiti " , both are masterpieces !!!!!
I'm enjoying rediscovering these gems with you guys! Damn, we had the best music! Have fun on this journey!
ICONIC....!
The silent assassin on the keys!!!
🎉 Getting the Led Out 🎵🎶
It's pretty straight ahead...like most babyboomers Led Zeppelin were heavily influenced by 1950s rock 'n' roll and Doowop so here they're just showing their roots and showing that they could rock 'n' roll with the best of them. Plant's post-Zeppelin work with the Honeydrippers and Alison Kraus show his love for 1950s rock 'n' roll. Bryan Ferry of Roxy Music is another great example of an artist paying homage to his rock 'n' roll roots.