Jimmy Page as the producer wanted the band's recordings to have a live ambiance. He believed distance meant depth and miked the drums accordingly. Page had spent years in the studio as a session musician and had taken great interest in the production side of recording. The band was also given a free hand by Atlantic Records. As a result, Led Zeppelin's production values were exceptional for the era. When the band's catalogue went digital, Page re-mastered all the recordings to recover what had been lost in the process. Listeners got the vinyl sound without the vinyl shortcomings such as rumble. This was only possible because of the quality of the original tapes.
Whole Lotta Love was recorded on 8 tracks. The rest of the songs were recorded on 16 track equipment. Stairway to Heaven was not released as a single in Europe or the U.S. It was just a radio hit. It was released as a single in some South American and Asian countries by the record companies without direct involvement of the band. In general, Led Zeppelin did not release singles.
I'm still blown away by Good Times Bad Times being recorded in 1968. No decade matches the sixties in terms of the rate of recording tech progress. It was the seventies sound, and telling everyone else to catch up 😁
Stairway to Heaven was not released as a single. Don't know about the US, but Led Zeppelin were not a 'pop' band and they were not interested in 'pop' charts. They (correctly) considered themselves serious musicians and an album band, so they never released any singles at all in the UK (during the time the band was active).
Immigrant Song about my country Iceland, written just after their gig in Reykjavik in June 1970. Land of ice and snow, hot springs and the midnight sun.
Aloha. I'm 64, went to 2 Zep concerts in one week. One in Portland and one in Seattle. I was 13 or 14. Legends and God's! All of them. Without one member there would be no LZ. That's why after Bonzo passed they went their own ways. Bless them. Also, they never ever released a single. Thank their manager for that. Only LPs or concerts. Much respect 🙏🏽 🫡
Seen them with Jason three times myself. Never with John. Sold out shows all three times, seated people were standing all to often for the average looking ages. Incredible performances, if you get the chance, I strongly recommend the Jason Bonham Experience.
@@Dam-a-fence Did you clone yourself or time travel a couple times? Because there has only been 2 public performances with Jason. In 1988 for the Atlantic Records 40th Anniversary Celebration and in 2007 at the O2 in London. Kinda hard to see 3 different shows with Jason on drums for Zeppelin when it only happened the two times outside Jason's wedding reception in 1990.
Today people throw the word "iconic" around for anything. THIS is an iconic riff. Probably the most iconic of all early rock. I first heard it when I was 12. It had an effect. 😜🤩😆
Recorder not flute. Google: Why was Stairway to Heaven not released as a single? The band never authorised the song to be edited for single release, despite pressure from Atlantic Records. Page told Rolling Stone in 1975, "We were careful to never release it as a single", which forced buyers to buy the entire album.
Whole Lotta Love and the LZ 2 album was my introduction to Zep thanks to an older brother over ten years older than me that decided to buy it and bring it home and play it on his cool stereo . From that day I was a Zep fan and got to know them as they went on gradually until Bonham died ..It is wild to see how popular they are and still will be popular and consistently discovered .. The albums should be listened to in the order of the years that they were released...
Isaac, you need to check out "Dazed & Confused". "When The Levee Breaks", "Nobody's Fault But Mine", "Moby Dick (early live version)", "Bonzo's Montreux", "Achilles Last Stand" and "D'Yer Mak'er" by Led Zeppelin. As a Zep fan and a fellow drummer, you'll understand why i suggested these for you to listen to.
Led Zeppelin is a once in an existence band. There has never been nor will there ever be another like it. You can say the same thing about artists like Michael Jackson, Prince, Stevie Wonder, The Rolling Stones, etc. The four members are at the top of the line in not only playing their instruments but improvising and writing. Often times, songs like Stairway to Heaven, The Battle of Evermore, among others were improvised on the spot with very few rewrites and rearranging. I have been a musician for over forty years and have enjoyed and played in many genres from jazz to rock to classical to country and more. There are few bands that not only write great songs and improvise new versions live on the spot, but are also able to take the listener to new and amazing cerebral realms that few experience. Pure genius.
Just like Jason Bonham, Zak Richard Starkey followed his father to play the drums, (born 13 September 1965) is an English rock drummer who has performed and recorded with the Who since 1996. He is also the third drummer to have appeared with Oasis. Other musicians and bands he has worked with include Johnny Marr, the Icicle Works, the Lightning Seeds, and the Semantics. He is the son of the Beatles' drummer Ringo Starr and Maureen Starkey.
Great channel! I really enjoy the reactions to the 20th century rock songs. Your musicianship and production knowledge make the show. Watch Zeppelin's 1st song on their 1st album! Best debut ever? Good Times, Bad Times. Must of made Beatles, Stones, Hendrix worry a bit about the future. Good Times , Bad Times!
Led Zeppelin brings together all generations, Boomers, X, Millennials, Y, Z. Good music is good music, no matter what age you are. I think many suggestions for next Led Zeppelin advantures go into Since I've Been Loving You (Live at Madison Square Garden 1973) and No Quarter (Live at Madison Square Garden 1973). Great songs and great recordings.
Enjoyed watching this video, thank you. FYI, back in the day none of their songs were issued as singles. Tracks were selected to pitch to radio stations to play as default representations of the album and that created a notion that every album had single tracks but no singles for sale. This was a thought and idea by Peter Grant, the band's manager. The thought was, if people want the song make them buy the entire album. Surely this made the executives at Atlantic cringe in their shoes but Atlantic basically gave LZ free full license to do whatever they wanted. We can not definitively determine how sales figures would have been effected if they had issued singles but given how many albums they sold I would say that Peter Grant's intuitions were pretty good.
Kudos to showcasing a song from "In Through The Out Door." Diehard Zep fans tend to dismiss this album due to the clear departure from previous Zeppelin efforts, but the songs were both different AND brilliant. They had the courage to push boundaries in instrumentation, melody and rhythm and each song varied from the other. John Paul Jones co-wrote most of the songs and his unique musical expressions come through.
Zep played Live Aid with Tony Thompson after Bonham died. It sucked. On the Celebration Day reunion, Bomham’s son Jason carried the percussion duties and slayed it. I MO, he is the only choice
@@becauseisaacWAY. Jason is a great drummer in his own right. Not an alien like his dad, but still highly successful professional drummer today. Currently Plays with Sammy Hagar’s touring band, also in the supergroup Black Country Communion, and tours the world with his own Zeppelin tribute band which is damn good.
Jason studied ALL the bootlegs of Zeppelin concerts he could get his hands on. He knew how his dad had improvised in all the main concerts. Came in really handy during the rehearsals for the O2 when the others couldn’t remember how they ended a song or a particular transition. Jason was a walking encyclopedia. Jimmy speaks about Jason saying, “Well, in Detroit in ‘75 you did it this way… in Chicago in ‘73 you did it that way”. What a resource! 😁
Isaac, if you want the song that invented the pocket, go back 4 years from Kashmir ('75) to When the Levee Breaks ('71). Holy Christ are you in for an experience.
Pocket existed looooong before Bonham. But I agree that he should hear Levee. I never understand when young drummers haven’t heard that song ……especially if they’ve had any formal training
Well if you are going on a Zeppelin journey then I am so glad I have subscribed... Because I am along there with you....!! Luckily, I got to see them live in 1974... in a 3,00 0 seat theatre... It was amazing... my hearing hadn't recovered the next morning... Never forgotten that day. and you just bring it back for me... so thank you. For that version of Kashmir... Robert was 59 when they did that... Stunning voice for that age... and the drmmer was John Bonham's SON... Jason, playing a Bonzo drum kit of course. As for recommendation oh that's SO difficult.... SO let's go with: "When The Levee Breaks" (From the 4th Album - Same on as Stairway) "Dazed and Confused" (Fom the first album) I am also going to recommend HIGHLY.... A cover of Stairway To Heaven.... It was a stage full of musicians honouring Led Zeppelin at the Kennedy Centre honours... and the performance brings a tear to Roberts eye. Its basically the Wilson sisters from Heart and then, as I said a stage full... It's the best cover version of any song I have ever heard. This is the link: ruclips.net/video/LFxOaDeJmXk/видео.htmlsi=zfFidyEH31i_JrPK
OMG just wanted to say YAY YAY & YAY i found someone who LUVZ & Adores "Fool In The Rain" seemingly as MUCH as i DO! Lifelong My Beloved Other Worldly Led Zeppelin Lover since i 1st started listening to them when i was 7-8 yrs old they grabbed me by my SOUL & NEVER let GO! They put in a Trance consistently like an out of body experience that is pure BLISS they are a true Gift & a Treasure to this Planet Best Band EVER to me & i just LUV EVERY single song of theirs & YES that includes "Hot Dog" heh
"Stairway" is probably the greatest rock song of all-time. Up there with it, Yes' "Roundabout," The Beach Boys' "Good Vibrations," and The Beatles, "A Day in the Life." There are others, but these are all GIANTS based on the songwriting, arranging, performance, and production.
I had the privilege of meeting Robert Plant backstage when my nephew who is in his band got me a VIP pass. I taught my nephew to play and now he has been in Roberts band since Strange Sensation. I will never get over Robert Plant saying where's the Uncle, I want to meet the Uncle, referring to me. 🤘
Baby boomer geezer chick here. I have just now discovered your channel. I searched your list of videos--and you don't have anything by either of my two favorite classic rock bands. The bands are The Moody Blues and The Zombies. The Moodies' most well-known song is Nights in White Satin, but my personal favorites include Your Wildest Dreams, its sequel I know you're out there somewhere, and two rarely-heard songs, You and Me and Vintage Wine. As for The Zombies... their 3 top hits from the 60s were She's Not There, Tell Her No, and Time of the Season. They came back together in more recent years and recorded some new albums. One other song you really need to hear is Old and Wise by the Alan Parsons Project. Colin Blunstone sang lead on that song, and he was also the Zombies' lead singer. WHAT a voice. The first time I ever heard Old and Wise was live, with Colin singing and Rod Argent (Zombies keyboard player) accompanying him on piano. It was utterly mesmerizing. Check it out. You won't be sorry.
FYI - when Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck were in the Yardbirds together..... Jeff was the lead player and Jimmy the rhythm guitar player. you may want to check out Jeff Beck...
Ok. You’re a drummer. If you’d like to investigate Zeppelin songs where most fans think that the drums truly shine, I have several suggestions: 1). When The Levee Breaks has perhaps the most famous drum sound ever recorded. As a drummer, I am utterly shocked that you haven’t heard it already. We must change that 2) Achilles Last Stand. This is a breathtaking tour de force for the three musicians. Studio version, then watch Knebworth 1979. Bonham is jaw-dropping. 3). Trampled Underfoot, live at Earl’s Court. OMG, the drum fills!
If you listen closely on Whole Lotta love at 5:18, you can hear Bonham yelling out. Listen to the isolated drum track(it's on youtube). He yells and grunts throughtout the take. It's the most funky swinging drum performance you could ask for!
You want an even better example of Zep's mastery of the pocket, check out The Lemon Song (off Led Zeppelin II), especially the part starting at the 3 min mark. The bass/drums interaction is just phenomenal... Other stand outs, Heartbreaker (same album), Since I've Been Loving You (first album), Achiles' Last Stand (Presence), Ten Years Gone (Physical Graffiti). Live of the Album The Song Remains the Same (1973): Moby Dick (with Bonham's drum solo), Dazed and Confused and The Rain Song (with actual Mellotron ;). Acoustic side, Going to California (Led Zep IV). ANd to understand how the legend was created: Good Times Bad Times, first song on their first album was a statement that could not be ignored (remember that Bonham had 1 bass drum and 1 bass drum pedal ;).
The Kashmir live performance was at the O2 Arena, the year was 2007. John and Jimmy were in their early 60s, Plant was 59, I think. Jason made his dad proud! The 1979 performance of Kashmir was different from both the studio version and what I've seen in other live performances. I have to admit, though, this version is my favorite live version of Kashmir. Just so good.
Love to see reacting to them. Now u miss olny "The Doors" to complete the Olimpo of early rock. Crazy piano parts, lots of energy and sudden changes in mood are waiting you, make sure u don't miss them out
I'm late Gen X and this is of my parents' generation (although they were more classical (mum) and Dire Straits (dad)!) But it's great to know folks born after '97 love this stuff. My girlfriend's nephew is 19 and playing this stuff on guitar. It's a relief not all are into the autotuned nightmares of recent years (maybe often produced by folks near my age!)
Great video and great music! I haven't heard anyone say that there is a Rhodes in this song, there is an arpeggiated 12 string through the middle of the song. I am going to have to research this1
I'm really interested in hearing more about the analogue recording process and how they did things back then compared to today. One of the reasons I like your reactions.
@becauseisaac thank you! I watched your "dark side of the moon" reaction and I found it so cool how you can hear a record I've heard a million times and be able to tell, by ear, exactly what they're doing and how. I don't know anything about music production, but I found it very fascinating and I really don't know any other channel that does it so well.
Drumming by Bonham you must listen to When the Levy Breaks. One of the classic and best drumming to this day. I also love Fool in the Rain. Justin Bonham is the drummer on the 2007 version of Kashmir. John's son. And Justin learned drums at dad's knee. Phil Collins has Alzheimers. This can explain alot of why he struggled. He should never have been allowed to do that in the first place. For songs check out Since I've Been Loving You. When the Levy Breaks. Black Dog. Going to California. The Ocean. Just about anything Zeppelin did was gold. You can't just pick one.
As others have suggested, the best way to do Zeppelin is to go through all of their albums chronologically. But if you must listen to just one right away, I recommend Since I've Been Loving You from LZ III, a tear-your-heart-out blues with one of the finest guitar solos ever and soaring vocals. Do the studio version first, then check out the live version from 1973 at Madison Square Garden. You'll be impressed.
The epitome of a classic! I think it holds the record or in the top 3 longest singles on the billboard charts!
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Your version of Whole Lotta Love was cut in the trippy middle section. Jimmy played the theremone in that part. I saw them in a small venue the first day I heard of them in April '69. I was first row sitting on the floor in front of Jimmy and they were shockingly good.
I was lucky enough to see Plant and Page in concert in 1997. They did 3 songs from their new album (walking into Clarksdale) then ripped into 3 hours of Zeppelin, including Kashmir, whole lotta love and most of their biggest hits. BEST CONERT I WLL EVER SEE> And I went to Woodstock 94 with metaliica, aerosmith, Bob dylan, P. Gabriel, Green Day, Candlebox, and 30 bands total. Zeppelin was still much better.
The whole Celebration Day concert is a great watch/listen. I've read that for some/most of the songs, they lowered the key at least for Robert Plant's singing. He doesn't have that high range any more. But Kashmir is sung in its original proper key and Robert killed it.
I caught your reaction to Pink Floyd's Comfortably Numb the other day. I saw this one and had to watch since Led Zeppelin is also one of my favorite bands. I grew up with both and loved them equally. Two different styles, yet both were pioneers of their respective genres. John Bonham was like the heartbeat of Zeppelin. His abilities were unparalleled in music of that day. Jimmy Page was amazing in his obvious guitar skills, and also his abilities in producing in the studio. Of course Robert Plant's vocals gave them their soul. While John Paul Jones' versatility was like the fabric that brought it all together. Recordings vs live performances of Led Zeppelin were each unique. Live, they were more unbridled. Yet they interacted with the crowd in a rather intimate way. Pink Floyd was a band whose innovation worked well in the studio and with their lighting and sound technology, were able to bring that innovative style to live performances. Both were amazing.
You should check out The Who and their album "Who's Next" and the song Baba O'Riley. I saw your video of Dark Side Of The Moon where you where in awe of the analogue synt's and there use of "ostinato" repeated set of notes. I would say hat you have the forerunner to that in this rock anthem. The whole album is a no filler - the first nine songs witch is the original album. And thank's for a fresh take on old songs that I love. I can see that you have a lot of digging to do now when you open the pandoras box.
You ended Whole Lotta Love early and chopped off Robert's scream at the end. LZ songs sometimes have surprises at the end. Don't chop off too early. In the studio recording of Stairway to Heaven, JPJ played recorders, which I understand Americans call flutes but they are different from what the British call flutes. JPJ played a Mellotron when he was performing it on stage. LZ didn't release any singles in the UK. Jimmy Page wanted the band to be judged on their albums not against their last single, and he didn't want the 3 minute time restrictions that went with creating singles, in order that they would be played on the radio. The record company eventually persuaded them (or released without their consent, I'm not sure which) some songs off their albums as singles in the USA
Your reaction to "Stairway to Heaven" is exactly why you should have reacted to a LIVE version, so many of your questions would have been answered if you just watched it performed live "MSG 1973" this album version is WAY to perfect and edited to really get the song
I understand your excitement about Bonham and “the pocket”, but I understand that Ringo is a pretty fine pocket drummer. Also, if you aren’t familiar with Jeff Porcaro, top LA studio drummer in the 70’s and 80’s …..renowned pocket drummer.
I strongly suggest you check out BILL F'n WARD from Black Sabbath ASAP - He and John Bonham were friends and both were Jazz based. I am also amazed on the origins of both bands and how destiny and fate brought together two of the greatest bands (and drummers) in the world at the SAME TIME!
Bro I really gotta understand you. you said to the first song in the first break, "I love the cadence." I know exactly what it means when it comes to classical music, but I have no idea what you are refering to. please explain. thanks. also, a great and interesting reaction. good chices of song selection.
@@becauseisaacmany have sample his drums from When The Levee Breaks. Some even tried it at Headley Grange just like Bonham, but not being Bonham they came up short. I highly recommend is 15 minute solo of Moby Dick, at Royal Albert Hall (1970). You can get pretty great views of what he’s doing, & it’s just him. I don’t know how much of where Page wanted the mics, made Bonham sound deeper & richer or not. Other so called great drummers, just sound hollow in comparison. Bonham only had a few lessons, & could read music. His mom wanted him to go back, & learn to read music, he said he didn’t need to. He at 15 got a really small kit, I think the one he used in video at a (1969) Denmark small performance. He was in his glory when he got his monster Ludwigs,bit came with 2 kick drums, & the band would hide the one from him. Another fan said, they threw the one in the river, because Bonham didn’t need it. I’m not sure what it’s called that hits the base drum, but there’s only one of them too. His foot is just so damn fast, & he’s my favorite drummer, & nobody else comes close.
@@becauseisaacFYI: every song but maybe 3 they do, is absolutely amazing, there’s not another band you can say that about. Also I highly recommend Kashmir at Knebworth (1979) with John.
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Jimmy Page as the producer wanted the band's recordings to have a live ambiance. He believed distance meant depth and miked the drums accordingly. Page had spent years in the studio as a session musician and had taken great interest in the production side of recording. The band was also given a free hand by Atlantic Records. As a result, Led Zeppelin's production values were exceptional for the era. When the band's catalogue went digital, Page re-mastered all the recordings to recover what had been lost in the process. Listeners got the vinyl sound without the vinyl shortcomings such as rumble. This was only possible because of the quality of the original tapes.
Next, for drums and my favourites; when the Levee Breaks and Achilles Last Stand
I couldn’t agree more
Time of Dying might nudge its way onto that list.
Jimmy's solo on Achilles Last Stand gives me chills still, but yes the drums are fantastic
I 2nd, 3rd and 4th that
You're a drummer? Levee Breaks...game over.
imtod and achilles!
or Fool in the rain
Whole Lotta Love was recorded on 8 tracks. The rest of the songs were recorded on 16 track equipment. Stairway to Heaven was not released as a single in Europe or the U.S. It was just a radio hit. It was released as a single in some South American and Asian countries by the record companies without direct involvement of the band. In general, Led Zeppelin did not release singles.
You say 8 tracks...
I say it was recorded on 8 inches.
I'm still blown away by Good Times Bad Times being recorded in 1968. No decade matches the sixties in terms of the rate of recording tech progress. It was the seventies sound, and telling everyone else to catch up 😁
Stairway to Heaven was not released as a single. Don't know about the US, but Led Zeppelin were not a 'pop' band and they were not interested in 'pop' charts. They (correctly) considered themselves serious musicians and an album band, so they never released any singles at all in the UK (during the time the band was active).
Immigrant Song about my country Iceland, written just after their gig in Reykjavik in June 1970. Land of ice and snow, hot springs and the midnight sun.
I had that song playing in my head when I visited your beautiful and amazing county in 2016.
Aloha. I'm 64, went to 2 Zep concerts in one week. One in Portland and one in Seattle. I was 13 or 14. Legends and God's! All of them. Without one member there would be no LZ.
That's why after Bonzo passed they went their own ways. Bless them.
Also, they never ever released a single. Thank their manager for that. Only LPs or concerts. Much respect 🙏🏽 🫡
There is a video/movie LZ did called "The Song Remains the Same." It is long but well worth it if you like their music.
For some incredible drumming, check out Achilles Last Stand
Moby Dick. That is Bonham's solo drumming and about 20 minutes long. Big hit at the concerts.
You don't pause during a solo!!!
He can do whatever he wants
@@lipbyno he can’t. How dare he pause Les zeppelin solo omg oh no
It is known.
@IZZY_EDIBLE This kid is a music professional studying popular music. Let him do it his way.
It's a reaction channe -l let the reactor dissect a song the way they want. If you don't like it, simply don't listen to their channe🤨l
Jason did his Dad proud 👏 ❤😂
Seen them with Jason three times myself. Never with John. Sold out shows all three times, seated people were standing all to often for the average looking ages. Incredible performances, if you get the chance, I strongly recommend the Jason Bonham Experience.
@@Dam-a-fence Did you clone yourself or time travel a couple times? Because there has only been 2 public performances with Jason. In 1988 for the Atlantic Records 40th Anniversary Celebration and in 2007 at the O2 in London. Kinda hard to see 3 different shows with Jason on drums for Zeppelin when it only happened the two times outside Jason's wedding reception in 1990.
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The Jason Bonham Experience is Jason's band. I was under the wrong impression.
Yes. Yes, he sure did! ❤❤
simply the best....monster rhythm section at the back, enigmatic guitar genius and sexy lead singer up front...nice one Isaac👍
Today people throw the word "iconic" around for anything. THIS is an iconic riff. Probably the most iconic of all early rock. I first heard it when I was 12. It had an effect. 😜🤩😆
one of my favourite led zeppelin tracks is Since ive been loving you, very powerful
Recorder not flute.
Google:
Why was Stairway to Heaven not released as a single?
The band never authorised the song to be edited for single release, despite pressure from Atlantic Records. Page told Rolling Stone in 1975, "We were careful to never release it as a single", which forced buyers to buy the entire album.
Not recorder or flute it was a synthesizer.
Whole Lotta Love and the LZ 2 album was my introduction to Zep thanks to an older brother over ten years older than me that decided to buy it and bring it home and play it on his cool stereo . From that day I was a Zep fan and got to know them as they went on gradually until Bonham died ..It is wild to see how popular they are and still will be popular and consistently discovered .. The albums should be listened to in the order of the years that they were released...
Isaac, you need to check out "Dazed & Confused". "When The Levee Breaks", "Nobody's Fault But Mine", "Moby Dick (early live version)", "Bonzo's Montreux", "Achilles Last Stand" and "D'Yer Mak'er" by Led Zeppelin. As a Zep fan and a fellow drummer, you'll understand why i suggested these for you to listen to.
Led Zeppelin is a once in an existence band. There has never been nor will there ever be another like it. You can say the same thing about artists like Michael Jackson, Prince, Stevie Wonder, The Rolling Stones, etc. The four members are at the top of the line in not only playing their instruments but improvising and writing. Often times, songs like Stairway to Heaven, The Battle of Evermore, among others were improvised on the spot with very few rewrites and rearranging. I have been a musician for over forty years and have enjoyed and played in many genres from jazz to rock to classical to country and more. There are few bands that not only write great songs and improvise new versions live on the spot, but are also able to take the listener to new and amazing cerebral realms that few experience. Pure genius.
With Bonham , his genuine genius in what he didn't include when playing.
Just like Jason Bonham, Zak Richard Starkey followed his father to play the drums, (born 13 September 1965) is an English rock drummer who has performed and recorded with the Who since 1996. He is also the third drummer to have appeared with Oasis. Other musicians and bands he has worked with include Johnny Marr, the Icicle Works, the Lightning Seeds, and the Semantics. He is the son of the Beatles' drummer Ringo Starr and Maureen Starkey.
"When I was a young child, 13 or 14 years old, my grandfather gave me his iPod."
Well that sounded more ancient than it actually is.
2012 or so 😆
The open of Stairway is JPJ playing a recorder that was recorded and added in.
JPJ rarely gets the accolades he deserves. He was the glue and every bit as talented as Page and Bonham.
Simply the All Time GOATS! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Great channel! I really enjoy the reactions to the 20th century rock songs. Your musicianship and production knowledge make the show.
Watch Zeppelin's 1st song on their 1st album! Best debut ever? Good Times, Bad Times.
Must of made Beatles, Stones, Hendrix worry a bit about the future. Good Times , Bad Times!
Suggestion, you should review album by album in order to see their evolution and life changes their music over the years.
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YES i Wholeheartedly AGREE tis absolutely the very best way to "Experience" Led Zeppelin & they course ARE an "Experience" Other Worldly Magical
Agree
Led Zeppelin brings together all generations, Boomers, X, Millennials, Y, Z. Good music is good music, no matter what age you are. I think many suggestions for next Led Zeppelin advantures go into Since I've Been Loving You (Live at Madison Square Garden 1973) and No Quarter (Live at Madison Square Garden 1973). Great songs and great recordings.
oh mate, live they were untouchable! they played songs VERY different live, they just went off wherever they felt like goin and it was magical!
Enjoyed watching this video, thank you.
FYI, back in the day none of their songs were issued as singles. Tracks were selected to pitch to radio stations to play as default representations of the album and that created a notion that every album had single tracks but no singles for sale. This was a thought and idea by Peter Grant, the band's manager. The thought was, if people want the song make them buy the entire album. Surely this made the executives at Atlantic cringe in their shoes but Atlantic basically gave LZ free full license to do whatever they wanted. We can not definitively determine how sales figures would have been effected if they had issued singles but given how many albums they sold I would say that Peter Grant's intuitions were pretty good.
Kudos to showcasing a song from "In Through The Out Door." Diehard Zep fans tend to dismiss this album due to the clear departure from previous Zeppelin efforts, but the songs were both different AND brilliant. They had the courage to push boundaries in instrumentation, melody and rhythm and each song varied from the other. John Paul Jones co-wrote most of the songs and his unique musical expressions come through.
Zep played Live Aid with Tony Thompson after Bonham died. It sucked. On the Celebration Day reunion, Bomham’s son Jason carried the percussion duties and slayed it. I MO, he is the only choice
This was 07 @the 02 in London.
The drummer is the Great John Bonham's son Jason. 😂
Oh no way!!
@@becauseisaac FYI Robert Plant is Jason's godfather.
@@becauseisaacWAY. Jason is a great drummer in his own right. Not an alien like his dad, but still highly successful professional drummer today. Currently Plays with Sammy Hagar’s touring band, also in the supergroup Black Country Communion, and tours the world with his own Zeppelin tribute band which is damn good.
Jason studied ALL the bootlegs of Zeppelin concerts he could get his hands on. He knew how his dad had improvised in all the main concerts. Came in really handy during the rehearsals for the O2 when the others couldn’t remember how they ended a song or a particular transition. Jason was a walking encyclopedia. Jimmy speaks about Jason saying, “Well, in Detroit in ‘75 you did it this way… in Chicago in ‘73 you did it that way”. What a resource! 😁
Isaac, if you want the song that invented the pocket, go back 4 years from Kashmir ('75) to When the Levee Breaks ('71). Holy Christ are you in for an experience.
Pocket existed looooong before Bonham. But I agree that he should hear Levee. I never understand when young drummers haven’t heard that song ……especially if they’ve had any formal training
Led Zeppelin is my favorite band, ......you should should check out Rush sometime, maybe Tom Sawyer first.
ah, Rush. Such an excellent band. Like you Zeppelin is my favorite band. And Rush is up there as well. You can't help but, love rush
Gotta do more!!! They are magnificent!!
Well if you are going on a Zeppelin journey then I am so glad I have subscribed... Because I am along there with you....!! Luckily, I got to see them live in 1974... in a 3,00 0 seat theatre... It was amazing... my hearing hadn't recovered the next morning... Never forgotten that day. and you just bring it back for me... so thank you.
For that version of Kashmir... Robert was 59 when they did that... Stunning voice for that age... and the drmmer was John Bonham's SON... Jason, playing a Bonzo drum kit of course.
As for recommendation oh that's SO difficult.... SO let's go with:
"When The Levee Breaks" (From the 4th Album - Same on as Stairway)
"Dazed and Confused" (Fom the first album)
I am also going to recommend HIGHLY.... A cover of Stairway To Heaven.... It was a stage full of musicians honouring Led Zeppelin at the Kennedy Centre honours... and the performance brings a tear to Roberts eye. Its basically the Wilson sisters from Heart and then, as I said a stage full... It's the best cover version of any song I have ever heard. This is the link:
ruclips.net/video/LFxOaDeJmXk/видео.htmlsi=zfFidyEH31i_JrPK
you cut off the end of whole lotta love. don't do that.
OMG just wanted to say YAY YAY & YAY i found someone who LUVZ & Adores "Fool In The Rain" seemingly as MUCH as i DO! Lifelong My Beloved Other Worldly Led Zeppelin Lover since i 1st started listening to them when i was 7-8 yrs old they grabbed me by my SOUL & NEVER let GO! They put in a Trance consistently like an out of body experience that is pure BLISS they are a true Gift & a Treasure to this Planet Best Band EVER to me & i just LUV EVERY single song of theirs & YES that includes "Hot Dog" heh
Woo!
Please. Listen to Since I've Been Loving You by Zeppelin. That thing will absolutely leave you speechless. It's musical perfection. Perfection.
also...Jimmy Page ,guitarist, also produced all the LZ albums and made sure JB's drums sounded just right
He produced edited & worked very close with the engineers, to get exactly the sounds he wanted.
bonham knew how to tune his kit too
@ yes he did
"Stairway" is probably the greatest rock song of all-time. Up there with it, Yes' "Roundabout," The Beach Boys' "Good Vibrations," and The Beatles, "A Day in the Life." There are others, but these are all GIANTS based on the songwriting, arranging, performance, and production.
There is absolutely nothing bad about “Celebration Day”. Nothing! ✌🏼😎🇺🇸
the song "moby Dick" is just bohnam going ham on drums the entire time
The song you need to cover is in my time of dying I don’t think anyone has covered it it’s a blues song that turns into a rock song
"Dazed and Confused" from their first album.
I had the privilege of meeting Robert Plant backstage when my nephew who is in his band got me a VIP pass. I taught my nephew to play and now he has been in Roberts band since Strange Sensation. I will never get over Robert Plant saying where's the Uncle, I want to meet the Uncle, referring to me. 🤘
Ironically, the tone and timbre of your own drum set is perfectly set to cover “When the Levee Breaks” 😅
The drummer on Kashmir was Jason Bonham , Johns son ! Apologies if you already know
I didn’t!! That makes it so much better
Baby boomer geezer chick here. I have just now discovered your channel. I searched your list of videos--and you don't have anything by either of my two favorite classic rock bands. The bands are The Moody Blues and The Zombies. The Moodies' most well-known song is Nights in White Satin, but my personal favorites include Your Wildest Dreams, its sequel I know you're out there somewhere, and two rarely-heard songs, You and Me and Vintage Wine. As for The Zombies... their 3 top hits from the 60s were She's Not There, Tell Her No, and Time of the Season. They came back together in more recent years and recorded some new albums. One other song you really need to hear is Old and Wise by the Alan Parsons Project. Colin Blunstone sang lead on that song, and he was also the Zombies' lead singer. WHAT a voice. The first time I ever heard Old and Wise was live, with Colin singing and Rod Argent (Zombies keyboard player) accompanying him on piano. It was utterly mesmerizing. Check it out. You won't be sorry.
Check out "Dazed and Confused" live from Madison Square....from The Song Remains The Same. You'll see Jimmy Page weave his magic with the Cello Bow.
FYI - when Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck were in the Yardbirds together..... Jeff was the lead player and Jimmy the rhythm guitar player. you may want to check out Jeff Beck...
It's funny to watch this. It's like a teacher discovers the alphabet and is surprised about it's existance.
Supposedly they didn't want Stairway on their set list, but it became so popular they almost had to.
Ok. You’re a drummer. If you’d like to investigate Zeppelin songs where most fans think that the drums truly shine, I have several suggestions: 1). When The Levee Breaks has perhaps the most famous drum sound ever recorded. As a drummer, I am utterly shocked that you haven’t heard it already. We must change that
2) Achilles Last Stand. This is a breathtaking tour de force for the three musicians. Studio version, then watch Knebworth 1979. Bonham is jaw-dropping.
3). Trampled Underfoot, live at Earl’s Court. OMG, the drum fills!
Dazed & Confused especially studio version, you can really hear Bonham’s power on the studio.
@ agreed. As always, Ronnel
If you listen closely on Whole Lotta love at 5:18, you can hear Bonham yelling out. Listen to the isolated drum track(it's on youtube). He yells and grunts throughtout the take. It's the most funky swinging drum performance you could ask for!
Jeff Pocaro of Toto was inspired by the Fool in the rain shuffle on Rosanna 😊
Probably 8 tracks moving to 16 as the 70s progressed, but still amazing to hear the creative results
You want an even better example of Zep's mastery of the pocket, check out The Lemon Song (off Led Zeppelin II), especially the part starting at the 3 min mark. The bass/drums interaction is just phenomenal... Other stand outs, Heartbreaker (same album), Since I've Been Loving You (first album), Achiles' Last Stand (Presence), Ten Years Gone (Physical Graffiti). Live of the Album The Song Remains the Same (1973): Moby Dick (with Bonham's drum solo), Dazed and Confused and The Rain Song (with actual Mellotron ;). Acoustic side, Going to California (Led Zep IV). ANd to understand how the legend was created: Good Times Bad Times, first song on their first album was a statement that could not be ignored (remember that Bonham had 1 bass drum and 1 bass drum pedal ;).
Should definitely check Achilles Last Stand
The Kashmir live performance was at the O2 Arena, the year was 2007. John and Jimmy were in their early 60s, Plant was 59, I think. Jason made his dad proud! The 1979 performance of Kashmir was different from both the studio version and what I've seen in other live performances. I have to admit, though, this version is my favorite live version of Kashmir. Just so good.
Love to see reacting to them. Now u miss olny "The Doors" to complete the Olimpo of early rock. Crazy piano parts, lots of energy and sudden changes in mood are waiting you, make sure u don't miss them out
I'm late Gen X and this is of my parents' generation (although they were more classical (mum) and Dire Straits (dad)!) But it's great to know folks born after '97 love this stuff. My girlfriend's nephew is 19 and playing this stuff on guitar. It's a relief not all are into the autotuned nightmares of recent years (maybe often produced by folks near my age!)
Great video and great music! I haven't heard anyone say that there is a Rhodes in this song, there is an arpeggiated 12 string through the middle of the song. I am going to have to research this1
I'm really interested in hearing more about the analogue recording process and how they did things back then compared to today. One of the reasons I like your reactions.
That’s a great topic to dive into! I’ll make sure to touch more on that.
@becauseisaac thank you! I watched your "dark side of the moon" reaction and I found it so cool how you can hear a record I've heard a million times and be able to tell, by ear, exactly what they're doing and how. I don't know anything about music production, but I found it very fascinating and I really don't know any other channel that does it so well.
Drumming by Bonham you must listen to When the Levy Breaks. One of the classic and best drumming to this day.
I also love Fool in the Rain.
Justin Bonham is the drummer on the 2007 version of Kashmir. John's son. And Justin learned drums at dad's knee.
Phil Collins has Alzheimers. This can explain alot of why he struggled. He should never have been allowed to do that in the first place.
For songs check out Since I've Been Loving You. When the Levy Breaks. Black Dog. Going to California. The Ocean. Just about anything Zeppelin did was gold. You can't just pick one.
the shuffle in Fool in the Rain is delicious
As others have suggested, the best way to do Zeppelin is to go through all of their albums chronologically. But if you must listen to just one right away, I recommend Since I've Been Loving You from LZ III, a tear-your-heart-out blues with one of the finest guitar solos ever and soaring vocals. Do the studio version first, then check out the live version from 1973 at Madison Square Garden. You'll be impressed.
The epitome of a classic! I think it holds the record or in the top 3 longest singles on the billboard charts!
Your version of Whole Lotta Love was cut in the trippy middle section. Jimmy played the theremone in that part. I saw them in a small venue the first day I heard of them in April '69. I was first row sitting on the floor in front of Jimmy and they were shockingly good.
Just so you know, they have 90 great songs 😊
Very strongly recommending the 17 minute studio version of Iron Butterfly’s 1968 orange sunshine soaked romp “In a Gadda Da Vida.”
The later reunion gig was in 2007 - the 02 bit mentioned is the name of the arena in the UK 😁
That is a mellotron. John Paul Jones had that until the next gen. of synths replaced it.
I was lucky enough to see Plant and Page in concert in 1997. They did 3 songs from their new album (walking into Clarksdale) then ripped into 3 hours of Zeppelin, including Kashmir, whole lotta love and most of their biggest hits. BEST CONERT I WLL EVER SEE> And I went to Woodstock 94 with metaliica, aerosmith, Bob dylan, P. Gabriel, Green Day, Candlebox, and 30 bands total. Zeppelin was still much better.
JPJ played & recorded the recorders, 2 to be exact, or twice.
The whole Celebration Day concert is a great watch/listen. I've read that for some/most of the songs, they lowered the key at least for Robert Plant's singing. He doesn't have that high range any more. But Kashmir is sung in its original proper key and Robert killed it.
Que genial,debes ver el homenaje me encanto …en vida siempre deben ser estos grandes músicos homenajeados ❤
#2 Drummer- Rush “Tom Sawyer”
More than 4 tracks by 1969!
I caught your reaction to Pink Floyd's Comfortably Numb the other day. I saw this one and had to watch since Led Zeppelin is also one of my favorite bands. I grew up with both and loved them equally. Two different styles, yet both were pioneers of their respective genres.
John Bonham was like the heartbeat of Zeppelin. His abilities were unparalleled in music of that day. Jimmy Page was amazing in his obvious guitar skills, and also his abilities in producing in the studio. Of course Robert Plant's vocals gave them their soul. While John Paul Jones' versatility was like the fabric that brought it all together.
Recordings vs live performances of Led Zeppelin were each unique. Live, they were more unbridled. Yet they interacted with the crowd in a rather intimate way.
Pink Floyd was a band whose innovation worked well in the studio and with their lighting and sound technology, were able to bring that innovative style to live performances.
Both were amazing.
I saw Zep in’77 and you’re right. It was totally sick!
You should check out The Who and their album "Who's Next" and the song Baba O'Riley. I saw your video of Dark Side Of The Moon where you where in awe of the analogue synt's and there use of "ostinato" repeated set of notes. I would say hat you have the forerunner to that in this rock anthem. The whole album is a no filler - the first nine songs witch is the original album. And thank's for a fresh take on old songs that I love. I can see that you have a lot of digging to do now when you open the pandoras box.
whole lotta love is always cut short now. After the solo it s chopped. The original is longer.
Kills me that it's the way it's presented now
Where does all of that footage come from?! That's insane. It certainly has never been commercially released before.
Dazed and Confused great song
65 here! Nice to hear this again!
Pause when you need to pause. You are listening, that is what is important.
My favorite band since 1969 ❤
No 2 songs sounds the same 😮😮😮
The greatest band ever ❤
You ended Whole Lotta Love early and chopped off Robert's scream at the end. LZ songs sometimes have surprises at the end. Don't chop off too early. In the studio recording of Stairway to Heaven, JPJ played recorders, which I understand Americans call flutes but they are different from what the British call flutes. JPJ played a Mellotron when he was performing it on stage. LZ didn't release any singles in the UK. Jimmy Page wanted the band to be judged on their albums not against their last single, and he didn't want the 3 minute time restrictions that went with creating singles, in order that they would be played on the radio. The record company eventually persuaded them (or released without their consent, I'm not sure which) some songs off their albums as singles in the USA
This was the Psychedelic Era. Not on grass....😂
They went together , dude. Most of the highs during psychedelic times were from weed. Acid, shrooms etc were for special weekends.
Best thing to do is go through the entire catalog in order from the first album.
Faffing about with stuff from all over the career is pointless
If your into the drums , Moby Dick is for you !
LIVE version, of course.
Bonham was influenced by several early jazz drummers. JPJ did play a mellotron on several of their tracks.
Bonham's son on drums.
Your reaction to "Stairway to Heaven" is exactly why you should have reacted to a LIVE version, so many of your questions would have been answered if you just watched it performed live "MSG 1973" this album version is WAY to perfect and edited to really get the song
Without John Bonham, it's not Led Zeppelin.
I understand your excitement about Bonham and “the pocket”, but I understand that Ringo is a pretty fine pocket drummer. Also, if you aren’t familiar with Jeff Porcaro, top LA studio drummer in the 70’s and 80’s …..renowned pocket drummer.
I strongly suggest you check out BILL F'n WARD from Black Sabbath ASAP - He and John Bonham were friends and both were Jazz based. I am also amazed on the origins of both bands and how destiny and fate brought together two of the greatest bands (and drummers) in the world at the SAME TIME!
Bro I really gotta understand you. you said to the first song in the first break, "I love the cadence." I know exactly what it means when it comes to classical music, but I have no idea what you are refering to. please explain. thanks. also, a great and interesting reaction. good chices of song selection.
You should listen to “Nights in White Satin” by the Moody Blues, it’s an experience you should be able to say you’ve experienced
You talk about Bonhams drum tone, not sure if still true but at one point his drums sounds were the most sampled in hip hop
I believe it!
@@becauseisaacmany have sample his drums from When The Levee Breaks. Some even tried it at Headley Grange just like Bonham, but not being Bonham they came up short. I highly recommend is 15 minute solo of Moby Dick, at Royal Albert Hall (1970). You can get pretty great views of what he’s doing, & it’s just him. I don’t know how much of where Page wanted the mics, made Bonham sound deeper & richer or not. Other so called great drummers, just sound hollow in comparison. Bonham only had a few lessons, & could read music. His mom wanted him to go back, & learn to read music, he said he didn’t need to. He at 15 got a really small kit, I think the one he used in video at a (1969) Denmark small performance. He was in his glory when he got his monster Ludwigs,bit came with 2 kick drums, & the band would hide the one from him. Another fan said, they threw the one in the river, because Bonham didn’t need it. I’m not sure what it’s called that hits the base drum, but there’s only one of them too. His foot is just so damn fast, & he’s my favorite drummer, & nobody else comes close.
@@becauseisaacFYI: every song but maybe 3 they do, is absolutely amazing, there’s not another band you can say that about. Also I highly recommend Kashmir at Knebworth (1979) with John.
Yo bud. They never made a bad song. EVER! I was fortunate to see them twice😅
If you do a deep dive of all zep songs starting with the first song of the first album, your subscribers will explode.