I honestly do not know why this is not at Stairway fame. My theory is it does not conform to the gatekeepers’ prejudice towards Led Zeppelin. A love song? A guitar laden symphonic love song? Don’t really care, it’s my favorite song It’s appropriate for all seasons of my life. I appreciate it more as I get older
Most likely because back in the day, popular songs were singles driven and Zep wasn't a band that lived on singles. You have nine great albums with one MAYBE two songs off each album being pushed by radio so thats about 15 songs picked for the airwaves. For a double album, this song slipped under the radar. Pick a song for radio from the album: Kashmir? In the Light? The Rover? We could go all day! But this tune lays bare the genius of Jimmy - the layered guitars and simple riffs are out of this world but the engineering is the masterpiece here. How he manipulated sounds. Nobody better.
Jimmy Page and the band had this incredible gift of creating a mood and vibe in all of the tracks that just take you away. It’s like they created an alternate world to escape to, with all the vibe and symphonic depth and mythology. That’s why people from 15-80 wear Zep T-Shirts to this day
Thank you for your reposts. Yes some zeppelin fans can be extremely fanatical. I remember that September day in 1980 that forever changed the history of Rock music. Led Zeppelin had been my favorite band I first herd Zep at 10 yrs old in 1972.my sisters played their records.I would sit outside her door and listen.At 11 years old I got a record player and my first Led Zeppelin record for my birthday.it was my only record and I played it over and over again. I saved up my money and bought the second album.I was now a fan with Zeppelin posters as wall paper .Back then we all looked up to them as Gods, or Super heroes. In 1977 I was 15 years old .my sisters went to a sold out concert. I wanted to go so bad but my parents said I was to young.When TSRTS came to movie theaters. I won a pair of VIP tickets from a radio station. It would be the premier showing in SD. It was like a concert crowd.I was determined that I would see them. I remembered how my sisters waited in line the day tickets went on sale in 1977 they were lucky, because later that day it was announced the show was sold out. So when the 1980 tour dates were released in February I reserved front row tickets from Trip Tickets (a ticket agency) paid $100. The show was going to be in October I couldn’t wait. Music was so much a part of my life and Led Zeppelin was the best. September 5 1980 I turned 18 years old. I had every Zep record and every poster I can find. Only one more month to wait until I could see my favorite band. Then that black day September 25 when the world learned that we lost Bonzo. The sadness, the anger, the depression that every Zep fan had. It was like we all lost a brother. We all were bitter when hearing he choked on his own vomit. Why why why??? He was so young and superhuman to all of us. Shortly after Jimmy made the announcement. That the band would not continue. There was so much more music that now would never be produced by Zep . Every fan was hurt every fan lost part of their heart, my honest feeling that die hard fans like myself. Would hold on tightly to the band that was the greatest band. John Bonham was alive every time you played a record. Every time you herd a song on the radio. No other band would ever earn the right to be better than Zep. Fans like myself who just missed the opportunity to experience live shows. Never got over the loss of Bonzo. He couldn’t be replaced so how on earth could we replace his legacy? You couldn’t so therefore Led Zeppelin lives in our souls now and forever as the greatest band there ever was or will be. We loved them. Sorry for the long post but I just felt the need to share my experience and my beliefs on the reason Zeppelin fans are so die hard. We are music lovers. Growing up music was everything. Zep, Floyd, Sabbath, Stones,Beatles,Rush, Rainbow,Purple, Priest, Scorpions, Metallica, MSG, Dio, Ozzy, Guns ñ Roses, I can go on and on. They are all great bands all have a place in our hearts. Difference is Zeppelin was there first and just like your firs love will always hold a special place in our hearts. Thank you for taking the time to read my thoughts. From inside the mind of a ZepHead.
I second your sentiment! Greatest band ever!! Just like you I was crushed when Bonham died and never got to see them. However I did get to see them with johns son Jason playing drums and he did his dad proud!!
"Vixen in my dreams, with great surprise to me never thought I'd see your face the way it used to be" It does not get any better in any song, Zeppelin or not
The solo in this song makes me think of Destiny, Fate, the Universe, the Past, the Future, etc.....I don’t even know how to really properly convey it. It just makes you think of the grandness of everything. IMO, the finest guitar solo I’ve ever heard, because it taps into inner emotion as well, or as better as anything else I’ve ever heard. This solo is an example of why Eddie Van Halen, despite all of his talent and technical ability, can never be BETTER than Page. Jimmy had this ability to tap into another universe unlike anyone else I’ve heard.
Wayne, bro, you ask why Ten Years Gone never achieved the same level of commercial recognition as, say, Stairway to Heaven or Rock and Roll. I can remember when the double-album Physical Graffiti was released. Ten Years was seen by the vast majority of fans as just another track on a great sprawling album of 15 songs. I mean, we liked it, but not necessarily as a clear stand-out track on the album. I think that the subtleties of the song got a bit over-shadowed by other big and instantly recognisable songs such as Kashmir, Trampled Underfoot and In My Time of Dying. It certainly never got any airplay on UK radio, but it was always rare in any case to hear any Led Zep on UK radio. Appreciation of Ten Years Gone gained over the decades as the subtleties of the song and the beautiful guitar work became clearer. For me, it is one of their best. Peace.
@@zepdawg1234 Cheers, Dave. I appreciate your taking the time to comment. Yes, two great songs right there. I think I would go along with you. Asked me 10 years ago I would've said SIBLY was the better. I'm trying to think what links them as I replay them in my head. Perhaps the range of dynamics within each song, though contrasting. Highs and lows. Ups and downs. Loud and soft. Each song ebbing and flowing within itself. Astonishing musicianship, of course. Two of Jimmy's most amazing solos. TYG the more yearning and nostalgic, subdued and understated. My favourite of all Jimmy's solos, I think. There's a haunting beauty to it. I love, too, Robert's restrained vocal in this song - just striking the right depth of feeling. SIBLY is perhaps more fiery, more urgent and visceral. Anyway, just a few thoughts. By the way, I still have an edition of Mojo magazine from 2014 that ranked the top 50 Zep songs as voted by the readers. TYG came in at #16, and SIBLY at #6. If there was a poll of Zep fans tomorrow, I think that SIBLY would stay pretty much at 5 or 6, but TYG would go up to maybe 7 or 8 as it has only continued to gain in reputation over the decades. Best regards
I will fly against the face of popularity and say that I think this is Led Zeppelin's best song. It maybe because I'm tired of all the usual suspects, but this song has it all. Great intro that moves into the multi-tracked main riff, into a melodic great guitar solo, into a slamming, killer bridge and then back to the original with MANY overdubbed guitars to make it sound like 'Jimmy's guitar orchestra.' Phenomenal song.
I’d say their most underrated song. It’s definitely in their top 5, all of which can be the best, depending on my mood. The Rain Song is right up there.
Honestly, it's one of my personal favorites. I bought this album in 6th grade for "Kashmir" and "In the Light", but when I heard this song, it made me happy and at the same time, sad... I'll always love this song.
This song was about Plant and his girlfriend when he started out with the band and got popular. She gave him an ultimatum. It's her or the band. He chose the band. "As the eagle leaves it's nest, got so far to go'.
Sometimes you shouldn't ask why but just be glad that it hasn't been over played on FM radio and became so jaded that you almost don't ever want to hear it again.
I know the story behind this song, because it's one of my favorites and I have read up on it. Robert Plant's first great love was a woman named Shirley Wilson. He was trying to get his career off the ground. She didn't want to be married to a "rock star" and all that comes with it. She just wanted the man himself. She gave him an ultimatim. "It's either the music or me". He chose the music, because he knew it was his passion in life and he had to keep going with it. This caused their relationship to disintegrate and they went their separate ways. Nevertheless it caused him great pain and anguish that lasted for years. He ran into her ten years later and she was married to another man. Hence the title "ten years gone". Yes, it's a song about reflection and lost love.
All the songs on PG are good! Some of them are simply genius! Remember its a double album as well , check out In The Light, It will knock you out! Peace ✌
I love that u dive into these songs with the history behind them. We didn’t have this information back then it was all so new! I fell in love with all 4 Zeppelin players and all their music! I love all their songs and I have listened to them since I was 10 !! Music was always big in my family! My parents were ok with the “New” Rick sound so I was able to crank it up and boy did I!!!!
Great review. I remember listening to this for the first time and liked it but I didn't love it. After more listens, I loved it. Truely a great song and one of my all time favorites. Thanks for sharing and reviewing as always.
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a truly awesome song ( that got my soul from the first time i heard it) from a truly great album that has withstood the test of time ---thank you for recognizing and showing others your great taste in music evolving as you discover these luminaries
Like many other Zep songs, this one has been overlooked because of the depth of quality on Physical Grafitti. Another that falls into that category as "In The Light." I consider this one of the strongest on the album. ruclips.net/video/pNo1nS_JV5k/видео.html
That's a "B Bender" that Jimmy has on his Telecaster. The strap is connected to the b string so whenever he moves the guitar the b string is bent. It was made to simulate a pedal steel on the six string electric guitar.
After JPJ had his triple neck made it became possible to play multi layered songs like this live, it wasn't possible before ( or probably the live performance wasn't good enough for Page before then most likely, he's quite particular apparently lol)
I am a huge Zeppelin fan, however, my comment is not about the band. It is about YOU, as a music reactor. There are many out there, but they are not you. You have a gift and that gift is your enthusiasm that is expressed in your genuine facial expressions. It's deep and it's real. Thank you for what you are doing. It's very entertaining to watch your channel.
Thanks for the repost, in my top 4 (I have them all ranked, top 4 all tied). A perfect song, perfect solo, and words mean a lot to me, more than any other Zep song lyrically, like a Bible verse has meant something different to me over the years but certainly most emotional song for me
I think the reason you have not heard this song requesyed by many people could be because it is not played that much on radio. As a result people forgot about this song.
Wheras many songs have to compete with each other, it was led zeppelin albums competing against other led zeppelin albums. Most bands then were struggling to just make a hit song among a lot of filler on the album's they were on.
When Robert Plant said 'there's a gamble for you', I think he's highlighting that he was gambling that his future career would make it worth the sacrifice of his relationship with his then girlfriend. I've never heard 'there's a gamble for you' used to mean there's something to think about'.
Hey, Hey, It's the Soul Train Bro... Ya Know?! I'd like to Thank You for this wonderful Channel. I've enjoyed my every visit. For some, as yet unknown reason, I felt compelled to respond to your very thoughtful breakdown of "Ten Years Gone." I have always appreciated this song, more than most of their other music. For me, I believe that this song's "purpose," or reason for "Being," is quite different from most of their other works and I believe this is one, of the many reasons that stands out so prominently, from most of the other works. I believe, as you do, that this was Written, Composed and Performed, with a higher purpose in mind. I also think that today's Music industry is to blame for most people developing the "Short Attention Span" that is so very pervasive in today's society. Songs today are, on average, between 2 to 3 minutes, right? Yea, well "Patience" is a lost virtue today. When I observe people "Reacting" to Pink Floyd, (in example), I can see so many become almost irritated at the length of the "Intros" into the songs. I can hear them thinking "Next!" Sad, but true. I apologize for making you suffer through this Book that I've written. I just have so much more I'd like to say, after hearing your thoughts regarding "Ten Years Gone," as they so closely parallel mine?! Regardless, I think that I'll wrap it up here, for now. Thank You, for all that you do, for so many of us. Relax, Live Easy AND Keep Smiling...
I see that this was posted some 10 or so months ago. After watching your reactions and your comments I have to say I love it. So many people don't even hear the lyrics of a song. They sing along every time but don't hear it. I'm a huge Zeppelin fan...I love a song that tells a story. If you haven't yet, listen to Fool in the Rain
Because its on a double album and its about the 4 or 5 song and that double album was packed with great songs. Stairway is a bit cliche and Robert hated the song anyway. Down by the seaside from the same album is a great track too try it.
My favorite Zeppelin song, at least until the next Zeppelin song I hear. Honestly when I want to listen to them this is the 1st song I usual want to play followed by Fool in the Rain.
Because most people don't get the lyrics...physical graffiti is the best album they recorded..in my opinion..Zeppelin at its apex..you get it..smoke a fatty and listen to it from start to finish..you'll be glad you did..peace and happiness to you and your family..zeppelin rocks naptown....
Wayne you are officially a true Led Head for a few reasons…HHWCID is a hidden gem & you love it!!!! Ten Years Gone is an absolute work of genius & so are you….the story behind it….belongs to Robert….his girlfriend gave him the ultimatum me or your music…… you were spot on my friend I love how you pick up on each artist’s quality and I also love your stories about your Pops!!!!! Long live the almighty Zep!!!!! TYG is fabulous however I don’t believe that is the song your coworker was referring to…..but I don’t want to spoil it for you I will only say Robert Plant has said it is the “quintessential “ Zep song!!!!
Love you. BUT every time I choose to watch I know my day is shot cause I can't stop and RUclips will keep bring up your posts! And of course I listen to all of it as you don't piss me off so I don't skip al you have to say. I feel like I know the people in your life now! My one complaint is the music you play when you speak. It comes close to triggering my migraine brain so it gives me anxiety
This song is so eloquently performed with amazing drum line. - Virtually everyone recognizes this love story but here is one dumb ass out there that gave this a "Thumbs Down" ,
I think he used that tele live for this song but I think in studio he basically tracks several guitars - I don’t think he used the b bender on the track?
A great question about why this song is not more prominent in the LZ catalogue. I think one reason may be that it got lost in the greatness of Physical Graffitti. Maybe if it was a track on a single versus a double album it would have stood out more. Just a theory.
the answer is because there is so much that is great from led zep but also there was so much being released and created in those years for example there are about 8 stones albums where every song is classic and did not get airplay only one or 2 hits per albums full of greatness exile on main st is a double album and there is not one bad song so many many great pieces....you reaction people have a long way to go when it comes to some of the true 1st tiers like beatles stones greatful dead j tull the who etc...
These are Robert Plant's lyrics. I read somewhere that the lyrics refer to the sister of his then wife whom he dated first. She was the one who made him choose between her and his music. If that's so, he did reconnect with her later on after his divorce and had a son by her, Jesse born 1991 but it didn't work out ultimately.
You say the guitars make the song. IMO, that's not quite right. The guitar part is awesome, but it doesn't become magic until JPJ brings in the bass. The two together are just stunning.
Because the “Average Listener” is not able to break down how JPJ and especially JB carry’s and sets the stage for Plant & Page. You always do a Gr8 job of explaining that, which is why I enjoy your videos, but I think LZ is a band that will only be appreciated by a certain ear. By-the-way, “Ten Years Gone” along with Aretha Franklin’s version of “Call Me” are the 2 songs that stops me in my tracks and makes me listen when I hear the first note.
Why Ten years gone is not regarded like stairway is probably because stairway came before it. Simply could not displace that song from the top perch. And when physical graffiti came out ppl were still getting led zeppelin 4 so it simply had too many good led zeppelin songs to compete with. Also, Houses of the Holy had come out before and again, too many good zeppelin songs competing with each other.
You might already know that these guys in Led Zeppelin were heavily influenced by the Delta Mississippi blues. Many of their songs are amplified blues songs from African American blues artists. One can't respect and honor Led Zeppelin without honoring the great African American blues artists that inspired them.
I honestly do not know why this is not at Stairway fame. My theory is it does not conform to the gatekeepers’ prejudice towards Led Zeppelin. A love song? A guitar laden symphonic love song? Don’t really care, it’s my favorite song It’s appropriate for all seasons of my life. I appreciate it more as I get older
Most likely because back in the day, popular songs were singles driven and Zep wasn't a band that lived on singles. You have nine great albums with one MAYBE two songs off each album being pushed by radio so thats about 15 songs picked for the airwaves. For a double album, this song slipped under the radar. Pick a song for radio from the album: Kashmir? In the Light? The Rover? We could go all day! But this tune lays bare the genius of Jimmy - the layered guitars and simple riffs are out of this world but the engineering is the masterpiece here. How he manipulated sounds. Nobody better.
Reminds me of many past girlfriends/wives
Couldn’t agree more. Another Masterpiece. Largely under appreciated.
I love it.
One of the most stunning Zepics. Criminally under appreciated. That solo can make a grown man weep…
Jimmy Page and the band had this incredible gift of creating a mood and vibe in all of the tracks that just take you away. It’s like they created an alternate world to escape to, with all the vibe and symphonic depth and mythology. That’s why people from 15-80 wear Zep T-Shirts to this day
Not many "heavy" bands produce emotional classics like this....one of the things that separate Zep from other great bands.
Thank you for your reposts. Yes some zeppelin fans can be extremely fanatical. I remember that September day in 1980 that forever changed the history of Rock music.
Led Zeppelin had been my favorite band I first herd Zep at 10 yrs old in 1972.my sisters played their records.I would sit outside her door and listen.At 11 years old I got a record player and my first Led Zeppelin record for my birthday.it was my only record and I played it over and over again. I saved up my money and bought the second album.I was now a fan with Zeppelin posters as wall paper .Back then we all looked up to them as Gods, or Super heroes. In 1977 I was 15 years old .my sisters went to a sold out concert. I wanted to go so bad but my parents said I was to young.When TSRTS came to movie theaters. I won a pair of VIP tickets from a radio station. It would be the premier showing in SD. It was like a concert crowd.I was determined that I would see them. I remembered how my sisters waited in line the day tickets went on sale in 1977 they were lucky, because later that day it was announced the show was sold out. So when the 1980 tour dates were released in February I reserved front row tickets from Trip Tickets (a ticket agency) paid $100. The show was going to be in October I couldn’t wait. Music was so much a part of my life and Led Zeppelin was the best. September 5 1980 I turned 18 years old. I had every Zep record and every poster I can find. Only one more month to wait until I could see my favorite band. Then that black day September 25 when the world learned that we lost Bonzo. The sadness, the anger, the depression that every Zep fan had. It was like we all lost a brother. We all were bitter when hearing he choked on his own vomit. Why why why??? He was so young and superhuman to all of us. Shortly after Jimmy made the announcement. That the band would not continue. There was so much more music that now would never be produced by Zep . Every fan was hurt every fan lost part of their heart, my honest feeling that die hard fans like myself. Would hold on tightly to the band that was the greatest band. John Bonham was alive every time you played a record. Every time you herd a song on the radio. No other band would ever earn the right to be better than Zep. Fans like myself who just missed the opportunity to experience live shows. Never got over the loss of Bonzo. He couldn’t be replaced so how on earth could we replace his legacy? You couldn’t so therefore Led Zeppelin lives in our souls now and forever as the greatest band there ever was or will be. We loved them. Sorry for the long post but I just felt the need to share my experience and my beliefs on the reason Zeppelin fans are so die hard. We are music lovers. Growing up music was everything. Zep, Floyd, Sabbath, Stones,Beatles,Rush, Rainbow,Purple, Priest, Scorpions, Metallica, MSG, Dio, Ozzy, Guns ñ Roses, I can go on and on. They are all great bands all have a place in our hearts. Difference is Zeppelin was there first and just like your firs love will always hold a special place in our hearts. Thank you for taking the time to read my thoughts. From inside the mind of a ZepHead.
That was a hard year - from Bon to John Lennon. Bad year.
I second your sentiment! Greatest band ever!! Just like you I was crushed when Bonham died and never got to see them. However I did get to see them with johns son Jason playing drums and he did his dad proud!!
Well said, it takes that long to express the love for the GOATS of rock music
Just makes me repeat myself....they didn’t release a bad song..
"Vixen in my dreams, with great surprise to me never thought I'd see your face the way it used to be" It does not get any better in any song, Zeppelin or not
Infectious riff that sounds so good it makes my eyes water a little.
The solo in this song makes me think of Destiny, Fate, the Universe, the Past, the Future, etc.....I don’t even know how to really properly convey it. It just makes you think of the grandness of everything. IMO, the finest guitar solo I’ve ever heard, because it taps into inner emotion as well, or as better as anything else I’ve ever heard. This solo is an example of why Eddie Van Halen, despite all of his talent and technical ability, can never be BETTER than Page. Jimmy had this ability to tap into another universe unlike anyone else I’ve heard.
All those guitars are Jimmy's guitar army. He stacked all kinds of harmony guitars that you have to listen for.
No question 10 years gone is an amazing song. Probably their most underrated, and certainly in their top 10.
“Changes fill my time, baby that’s alright with me.” One of my favorite lyrics.
Wayne, bro, you ask why Ten Years Gone never achieved the same level of commercial recognition as, say, Stairway to Heaven or Rock and Roll. I can remember when the double-album Physical Graffiti was released. Ten Years was seen by the vast majority of fans as just another track on a great sprawling album of 15 songs. I mean, we liked it, but not necessarily as a clear stand-out track on the album. I think that the subtleties of the song got a bit over-shadowed by other big and instantly recognisable songs such as Kashmir, Trampled Underfoot and In My Time of Dying. It certainly never got any airplay on UK radio, but it was always rare in any case to hear any Led Zep on UK radio. Appreciation of Ten Years Gone gained over the decades as the subtleties of the song and the beautiful guitar work became clearer. For me, it is one of their best. Peace.
Absolutely my favorite Zeppelin song. SIBLY is a close second.
@@zepdawg1234 Cheers, Dave. I appreciate your taking the time to comment.
Yes, two great songs right there. I think I would go along with you. Asked me 10 years ago I would've said SIBLY was the better.
I'm trying to think what links them as I replay them in my head. Perhaps the range of dynamics within each song, though contrasting. Highs and lows. Ups and downs. Loud and soft. Each song ebbing and flowing within itself. Astonishing musicianship, of course. Two of Jimmy's most amazing solos. TYG the more yearning and nostalgic, subdued and understated. My favourite of all Jimmy's solos, I think. There's a haunting beauty to it. I love, too, Robert's restrained vocal in this song - just striking the right depth of feeling. SIBLY is perhaps more fiery, more urgent and visceral. Anyway, just a few thoughts. By the way, I still have an edition of Mojo magazine from 2014 that ranked the top 50 Zep songs as voted by the readers. TYG came in at #16, and SIBLY at #6. If there was a poll of Zep fans tomorrow, I think that SIBLY would stay pretty much at 5 or 6, but TYG would go up to maybe 7 or 8 as it has only continued to gain in reputation over the decades. Best regards
I will fly against the face of popularity and say that I think this is Led Zeppelin's best song. It maybe because I'm tired of all the usual suspects, but this song has it all. Great intro that moves into the multi-tracked main riff, into a melodic great guitar solo, into a slamming, killer bridge and then back to the original with MANY overdubbed guitars to make it sound like 'Jimmy's guitar orchestra.' Phenomenal song.
I’d say their most underrated song. It’s definitely in their top 5, all of which can be the best, depending on my mood.
The Rain Song is right up there.
Honestly, it's one of my personal favorites. I bought this album in 6th grade for "Kashmir" and "In the Light", but when I heard this song, it made me happy and at the same time, sad... I'll always love this song.
This song was about Plant and his girlfriend when he started out with the band and got popular. She gave him an ultimatum. It's her or the band. He chose the band.
"As the eagle leaves it's nest, got so far to go'.
Sometimes you shouldn't ask why but just be glad that it hasn't been over played on FM radio and became so jaded that you almost don't ever want to hear it again.
Ten Years Gone & The Rain Song are my two favorite Zep Songs.
I know the story behind this song, because it's one of my favorites and I have read up on it. Robert Plant's first great love was a woman named Shirley Wilson. He was trying to get his career off the ground. She didn't want to be married to a "rock star" and all that comes with it. She just wanted the man himself. She gave him an ultimatim. "It's either the music or me". He chose the music, because he knew it was his passion in life and he had to keep going with it. This caused their relationship to disintegrate and they went their separate ways. Nevertheless it caused him great pain and anguish that lasted for years. He ran into her ten years later and she was married to another man. Hence the title "ten years gone". Yes, it's a song about reflection and lost love.
I think it’s a story of his girlfriend giving him the choice of his music career or being with her ...
As we all know......He chose the music
All the songs on PG are good! Some of them are simply genius! Remember its a double album as well , check out In The Light, It will knock you out!
Peace ✌
This is up there with other greats on the Zeppelin mantel.Can't go away not remembering this song .
A great song on a phenomenal album, my favorite Led Zeppelin album....
I love that u dive into these songs with the history behind them. We didn’t have this information back then it was all so new! I fell in love with all 4 Zeppelin players and all their music! I love all their songs and I have listened to them since I was 10 !! Music was always big in my family! My parents were ok with the “New” Rick sound so I was able to crank it up and boy did I!!!!
Great review. I remember listening to this for the first time and liked it but I didn't love it. After more listens, I loved it. Truely a great song and one of my all time favorites. Thanks for sharing and reviewing as always.
This song seems to have had more meaning to me over time. Love your perspective on it.
"never give a man an ultimatum" you are a wise, wise man.
I have become addicted to your channel!! Love all things Zeppelin ♥️ Some would call me a fanatic 😂 Great job & love your attitude 🤘🏼No bad Zeppelin song that I have found over the last 52 years 🎶🔥🎸🎤♥️
a truly awesome song ( that got my soul from the first time i heard it) from a truly great album that has withstood the test of time ---thank you for recognizing and showing others your great taste in music evolving as you discover these luminaries
Like many other Zep songs, this one has been overlooked because of the depth of quality on Physical Grafitti. Another that falls into that category as "In The Light." I consider this one of the strongest on the album. ruclips.net/video/pNo1nS_JV5k/видео.html
That's a "B Bender" that Jimmy has on his Telecaster. The strap is connected to the b string so whenever he moves the guitar the b string is bent. It was made to simulate a pedal steel on the six string electric guitar.
After JPJ had his triple neck made it became possible to play multi layered songs like this live, it wasn't possible before ( or probably the live performance wasn't good enough for Page before then most likely, he's quite particular apparently lol)
I am a huge Zeppelin fan, however, my comment is not about the band. It is about YOU, as a music reactor. There are many out there, but they are not you. You have a gift and that gift is your enthusiasm that is expressed in your genuine facial expressions. It's deep and it's real. Thank you for what you are doing. It's very entertaining to watch your channel.
Thank you : )
Thanks for the repost, in my top 4 (I have them all ranked, top 4 all tied). A perfect song, perfect solo, and words mean a lot to me, more than any other Zep song lyrically, like a Bible verse has meant something different to me over the years but certainly most emotional song for me
She gave him an ultimatum, her or the music; luckily he chose the music.
I think the reason you have not heard this song requesyed by many people could be because it is not played that much on radio. As a result people forgot about this song.
Wheras many songs have to compete with each other, it was led zeppelin albums competing against other led zeppelin albums. Most bands then were struggling to just make a hit song among a lot of filler on the album's they were on.
When Robert Plant said 'there's a gamble for you', I think he's highlighting that he was gambling that his future career would make it worth the sacrifice of his relationship with his then girlfriend. I've never heard 'there's a gamble for you' used to mean there's something to think about'.
Hey, Hey, It's the Soul Train Bro... Ya Know?! I'd like to Thank You for this wonderful Channel. I've enjoyed my every visit. For some, as yet unknown reason, I felt compelled to respond to your very thoughtful breakdown of "Ten Years Gone." I have always appreciated this song, more than most of their other music. For me, I believe that this song's "purpose," or reason for "Being," is quite different from most of their other works and I believe this is one, of the many reasons that stands out so prominently, from most of the other works. I believe, as you do, that this was Written, Composed and Performed, with a higher purpose in mind. I also think that today's Music industry is to blame for most people developing the "Short Attention Span" that is so very pervasive in today's society. Songs today are, on average, between 2 to 3 minutes, right? Yea, well "Patience" is a lost virtue today. When I observe people "Reacting" to Pink Floyd, (in example), I can see so many become almost irritated at the length of the "Intros" into the songs. I can hear them thinking "Next!" Sad, but true. I apologize for making you suffer through this Book that I've written. I just have so much more I'd like to say, after hearing your thoughts regarding "Ten Years Gone," as they so closely parallel mine?! Regardless, I think that I'll wrap it up here, for now. Thank You, for all that you do, for so many of us. Relax, Live Easy AND Keep Smiling...
Poetry of the times.
Love your Zep reactions. Pink Floyd is great also.
My favorite song
I see that this was posted some 10 or so months ago. After watching your reactions and your comments I have to say I love it. So many people don't even hear the lyrics of a song. They sing along every time but don't hear it. I'm a huge Zeppelin fan...I love a song that tells a story. If you haven't yet, listen to Fool in the Rain
I love the song and your analysis of it!
I come back to your analysis of this song it's my favorite. it touches a place deep inside.
Because its on a double album and its about the 4 or 5 song and that double album was packed with great songs. Stairway is a bit cliche and Robert hated the song anyway. Down by the seaside from the same album is a great track too try it.
Led Zeppelin Tea for One is a great song, you'll love it.
I've heard that his girl gave him an ultimatum - your music/singing, or me. The rest is history.
My favorite Zeppelin song, at least until the next Zeppelin song I hear. Honestly when I want to listen to them this is the 1st song I usual want to play followed by Fool in the Rain.
I love your reactions! When ever u get to them. You r my favorite reactor!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Wow, thank you!
Because most people don't get the lyrics...physical graffiti is the best album they recorded..in my opinion..Zeppelin at its apex..you get it..smoke a fatty and listen to it from start to finish..you'll be glad you did..peace and happiness to you and your family..zeppelin rocks naptown....
Hands down my favorite. My youngest daughter is named Zeplyn.
You are my favourite Reaction guru. Thank you Bro❤️👍🇦🇺
I read this is a reflection song. The love wanted him to chose her over his music. He chose right, but still painful.
Robert Plant
Because not many people realize how good this song actually is like you and i do ;)
Wayne you are officially a true Led Head for a few reasons…HHWCID is a hidden gem & you love it!!!! Ten Years Gone is an absolute work of genius & so are you….the story behind it….belongs to Robert….his girlfriend gave him the ultimatum me or your music…… you were spot on my friend I love how you pick up on each artist’s quality and I also love your stories about your Pops!!!!! Long live the almighty Zep!!!!! TYG is fabulous however I don’t believe that is the song your coworker was referring to…..but I don’t want to spoil it for you I will only say Robert Plant has said it is the “quintessential “ Zep song!!!!
Right on the money STB!
Bottom line? Best Led Zeppelin song. Period!
In my opinion....
Love you. BUT every time I choose to watch I know my day is shot cause I can't stop and RUclips will keep bring up your posts! And of course I listen to all of it as you don't piss me off so I don't skip al you have to say. I feel like I know the people in your life now! My one complaint is the music you play when you speak. It comes close to triggering my migraine brain so it gives me anxiety
Also this song is sad for most people and something you listen to when you need comfort
Great song 😊
This little diddy gets better every 10 years. TY Zepplin.
This Is Indeed THE SHIT...💯🤨👍
Your background is perfect for every Zeppelin song.
Thank you. Thank you.
The sentiment of the song reminds of the famous poem ''ITHACA'' by C. P. Cavafy..
This song is so eloquently performed with amazing drum line. - Virtually everyone recognizes this love story but here is one dumb ass out there that gave this a "Thumbs Down" ,
The reason not many of these gems were known was that Led Zeppelin didn't believe in single releases they even said it in interviews
Truth, play the albums, different layers of excellence
Plant lost his son Karac very young and All of my Love was for him.
Jimmy Page has a B bender on front strap knob when he pulls the guitar down it stretches the B string
I think he used that tele live for this song but I think in studio he basically tracks several guitars - I don’t think he used the b bender on the track?
A great question about why this song is not more prominent in the LZ catalogue. I think one reason may be that it got lost in the greatness of Physical Graffitti. Maybe if it was a track on a single versus a double album it would have stood out more. Just a theory.
the answer is because there is so much that is great from led zep but also there was so much being released and created in those years for example there are about 8 stones albums where every song is classic and did not get airplay only one or 2 hits per albums full of greatness exile on main st is a double album and there is not one bad song so many many great pieces....you reaction people have a long way to go when it comes to some of the true 1st tiers like beatles stones greatful dead j tull the who etc...
These are Robert Plant's lyrics. I read somewhere that the lyrics refer to the sister of his then wife whom he dated first. She was the one who made him choose between her and his music. If that's so, he did reconnect with her later on after his divorce and had a son by her, Jesse born 1991 but it didn't work out ultimately.
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You say the guitars make the song.
IMO, that's not quite right. The guitar part is awesome, but it doesn't become magic until JPJ brings in the bass. The two together are just stunning.
Robert Plante wrote this to his wife in reflection of their past 10 years.
Try In the Light !!!!!
Another song you might like to react to: Calling to You by Robert Plant
I believe it was Robert Plant, he was a poor Kid and a Laborer Paving Roads, supposedly it was His Girl that told him to not pursue a Singing Career.
Big mistake on her part.
Reminds me of spy movie music, somehow, that one riff....
It's a ballad, not considered macho for zeppelin back in the days I guess, Imho. One of my favorite page solos.
To answer your question...yes, Jones is playing bass pedals in addition to acoustic guitar.
the song was released in 1975 maybe when he left home?
John Bonham is as great as Jimmy, JPJ, and Robert.
I believe that this song was published after Robert's son died and he & his wife divorced.?
All words have 2 meanings but...I think it's about a certain story within the world of Tolkien. Middle Earth Forever
This song isn't as good as Stairway.
It's better.
Dude, it’s too deep for the average listener!!
How?
Because the “Average Listener” is not able to break down how JPJ and especially JB carry’s and sets the stage for Plant & Page.
You always do a Gr8 job of explaining that, which is why I enjoy your videos, but I think LZ is a band that will only be appreciated by a certain ear. By-the-way, “Ten Years Gone” along with Aretha Franklin’s version of “Call Me” are the 2 songs that stops me in my tracks and makes me listen when I hear the first note.
Why Ten years gone is
not regarded like stairway is probably because stairway came before it. Simply could not displace that song from the top perch. And when physical graffiti came out ppl were still getting led zeppelin 4 so it simply had too many good led zeppelin songs to compete with. Also, Houses of the Holy had come out before and again, too many good zeppelin songs competing with each other.
You might already know that these guys in Led Zeppelin were heavily influenced by the Delta Mississippi blues. Many of their songs are amplified blues songs from African American blues artists. One can't respect and honor Led Zeppelin without honoring the great African American blues artists that inspired them.
Get used to the fanaticism! It’s well earned!
Ha! Well said.
guitars counterpointing