I started listening to Led Zeppelin when I was 12, 13, and 14 years old. This is my favorite Led Zeppelin song!! I’m a 63 yrs woman now and love it to this day. It brings me back to those daze ❤ Love your channel!
My son is a big Tool fan. He grew up hearing Zeppelin playing all the time at home. When Tool redone this song he seemed to pay more attention to Zeppelin. One day he had a friend over and I had Zep playing. I heard him tell his friend....this is the original No Quaker. And don't tell mom but Jimmy Page is a Badass on the guitar. Lol
The MSG 1973 performance is the definitive live version of NO QUARTER. Filmed with a camera crew for a major motion picture called THE SONG REMAINS THE SAME. That's the one to watch. By the way, The 28-minute version of DAZED AND CONFUSED from the same concert & movie is the greatest rock performance ever captured on film.
About Medieval times & battles, No Quarter means showing no mercy. Yes the live version from Madison Square Gardens (1973) is so amazing. Any lives you can see from that concert are the best, since their movie was filmed from the 3 concert night there. Knebworth concerts the K is silent, are great for lives for later albums. Make sure you check out the lives too, because they are actually far better then studio versions. Thank you again.
About the phrase "No Quarter". It is military jargon (very old) "Quarter" is "surrender". To ask for Quarter is to surrender to your enemy. To give Quarter is to accept your enemy's surrender. Thus, a general might announce before a battle: "We will ask no quarter, we will give no quarter" This is telling his troops that this is a battle to the last man, no surrender by either side.
Definitely hauntingly beautiful song! It always gives me chills and i just close my eyes and go on a journey.❤❤❤ I have listened to it on a loop a few times.
"They hold no quarter, they ask no quarter" - meaning, if anyone opposed them on their trek, it would be a fight to the death. They would neither show mercy, nor ask for mercy - i.e. no "quarter" would be given or asked.
The term "no quarter" is a military term. Soldiers and Officers live in their "Quarters" in their Barracks, so "give No Quarter" was an order to give no shelter ie take no prisoners. Eventually this became a war crime. If someone surrenders you have to take them prisoner and give them shelter, food and medical care. In this song, it's the "Dark lord" or the evil one, and those carrying the news, know "no quarter" will be given and so none is asked for.
OVER THE HILLS N FAR AWAY, IS MUST HEAR. THERE IS VIDEO OF NO QUARTER, WHERE THEY ARE PLAYING THIS OUTSIDE IN THE NORTHERN HIGHLANDS OF ENGLAND, THE SOUNDS ECHOING ACROSS THE GLENS, WHICH ADDS TO THE ATMOSPHERE. GREAT REACTIONS MAN. ROCK ON 👊🖖
That’s John Paul Jones playing the organ. In live performances when he had to play organ he played the bass line using a set of pedals under the organ strung like a bass guitar. A superb musician often overshadowed by the others. He got on did his job producing the solid backing.
LED ZEPPELIN was heavily influenced by Lord of the Rings. This song is one of 7 that have mention of the Novel. "Taking the Path that no-one knows..." Misty Mountain Hop is another. Golum is mentioned in (2) songs. "RAMBLE ON" is 100% about LOTR
The term no quarter has nothing to do with the Hobbit or Lord of the rings. I grant you that some of the songs were definitely influenced by Tolken, but not this one.
If you watch the live from MSG 73, just be aware that the video contains an extended “fantasy sequence” that shows Robert as a knight saving a “captive “princess”. Only live other than that would be Earls Court 1975, Knebworth 1979 and Celebration Day 2007. I’m partial to 2007, but if you don’t mind the fantasy sequence, then 1973 is excellent.
When I was 14 yo I would lie on my living room floor with my good friend and listen to this song full blast in stereo...lol... It was a journey within..and basil always helps... thats just how it was back in the day 1976. peace and blessings
No cell phones, internet, video games, no expectation of being entertained on demand. We lay between two huge speakers , put on the vinyl and immersed ourselves in the music of the times. Yes, Basil was a nice addition and enhancement but back then it was only $15 an oz! Inflation sux! lol!
I always t6hought this was Led Zeppelin's only jazz song. As I've grown older I have become more convinced I'm right. The piano break and Page's solo just confirm my belief. You can hear the exact stylings on many 50s jazz records.
Love your breakdown! You react as a musician which is really good to hear! Especially to a band like Led Zeppelin who are excellent in any genre they play in! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
The live from Song Remains the Same at MSG 1973 is the best but not sure if full video still available on YT. The official video is cut off halfway through before Pages amazing solo. Hopefully someone can provide the link to the full version at MSG. It's amazing!!
This song is about when the royal government wanted to take 1/4 of peoples salaries. That alone was the sole reason why no British artist continued living there after fame.
You know my young friend, I'm 69 years old and I've listened to this song (and all Led Zeppelin) very often for 49 years without ever getting tired of it. My young friend, I hope you listen to Led Zeppelin for as many years and even more! Take care of yourself! 🙏 (Maurice from France) PS: @13terapyn informed me that the term "boy" is not appropriate to call a black man in the United States and Canada... I sincerely hope I have not offended you. Here in France we say that often, (mon garçon) (my boy) it's more of a mark of affection, regardless of skin color. I have noted and understood my mistake and I apologize to you because I really have no unhealthy intentions. Take care of yourself my young friend and keep listening to good music. Peace. (Maurice)
A heads up/ICYMI... In the US & Canada, "Boy," in reference to Black males, is considered bad form. And for good reason. It's a derogatory term that was/is used to demean and dehumanize. "My friend" would be an appropriate way to address our good friend Dreeezy here. Cheers
Oh ok, I'm really sorry. Here in France when we use the term "mon garçon" (my boy) it is an affective way of addressing a young man (like a nephew or a grandson). I understand, the United States and France do not have the same history. I will correct it immediately. Thanks again for informing me of my mistake! Cheers@@13terapyn
A foreboding type of beat. And, contrary to a comment below, it is in reference to “The Lord of The Rings”. It was Robert Plant that brought the Tolkien influence into the band’s songs.
"No Quarter" refers to old melee combat between knights or nobility, usually in reference to duels. Essentially, it means, "The rules are - there are no rules!" Chivalry will not be shown or expected.
No quarter came from the English Irish civil war means on the battle grounds you take no mercy and kill everyone you can! And no quarter was also used by the pirates when attacking ships to conquer!
This song id heavily influenced by LOTR. No Quarter means no place to stay, so they're talking about the Rangers. "They choose a path where no one goes" is a reference to when Aragorn gathers the armies of the dead.
"No Quater" means the same as "Take no Prisoners". Way way back in the day, in warfare, giving "quarter" meant that you would take prisoners and give them food and shelter until a prisoner exchange was arranged. Thus if you stated that "no quarter will be given", it meant that you would not be taking prisoners, therefore it would be a fight to the death. "Asking no quarter" would typically mean the odds are against you, but you aren't going to ask for any mercy, it's a fight to the death, you bastards!
There shouldn't be too much discussion about 'which' videos to use. LZ, in the giant form of Peter Grant, their manager was VERY controlling of what material was put out. Not for his own benefit, like many managers of the past, but for the benefit of the band itself, of which he was almost a fifth, non-musical member. There are 'videos' like this, where the studio recording is played, with a montage collection of stock images shown over the top; or, there are the videos of their live concerts. They were VERY strictly controlled. People even now get blocked on YT for just showing the full video on their channel. Back in the day, there just wasn't the technology to turn up at the gig & make your own video and then distribute it. No iPads, no phonecams, no social media. Even home cine cameras would get confiscated at the doors. In their VERY early days, they went out for a few trial gigs, mostly on the continent of Europe, & TV shows, basically as the 'New Yardbirds'. When they started, the technology didn't even really exist to have the giant screens we are so used to now, so filming live concerts wasn't the norm. I first experienced them at large festivals in the mid-late 70s. Pretty much all of the live footage available was put out on a 2 dvd package that you can still find. It basically features selected tracks from; Royal Albert Hall [RAH] 1970, Madison Square Gardens [MSQ] 1973, Earls Court 1975 & Knebworth 1979. If you find a 'live' performance, it is almost dead cert to be one of the cuts from that.
I feel the Tool version is fantastic in its own way, two phenomenal bands doing two awesome takes on the same song. Compared to some disappointing covers of iconic songs that I have heard over the years I think Tool holds its own with its cover of this one.
GOATS🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
One of the best songs ever made! GOATS!
Greatest Rock Band Ever.
Live from MSG 1973 John Paul Jones is a genius on the keys in that performance ❤
Since I’ve been loving you live
Welcome to our music of the 70s. ☮️🎸 This album rocked the house for many parties 😎☮️
Nice reaction! The live version of this is amazing at msg
Who can to Jazz, Rock, and Folk in the same song, and make a masterpiece! Led Zeppelin; that’s who! Dude you should see this live!👍
Haunting is correct, my son! 😉
I started listening to Led Zeppelin when I was 12, 13, and 14 years old. This is my favorite Led Zeppelin song!! I’m a 63 yrs woman now and love it to this day. It brings me back to those daze ❤ Love your channel!
Likewise 62, and enjoying kids discovering real music.
Nothing but FIRE. you can never go wrong when you get the LED out 😎
In The Light...studio version is also calming, tense and uplifting with the transitions.❤❤
My son is a big Tool fan. He grew up hearing Zeppelin playing all the time at home. When Tool redone this song he seemed to pay more attention to Zeppelin. One day he had a friend over and I had Zep playing. I heard him tell his friend....this is the original No Quaker. And don't tell mom but Jimmy Page is a Badass on the guitar. Lol
Ha that is sooo awesomely Badass!
The best live version by far is the live version from MSG in 1973.
Yes it is, or from the movie, from The Song Remains The Same.
The GOAT's,,,,,💥💥💥👍😎
The MSG 1973 performance is the definitive live version of NO QUARTER. Filmed with a camera crew for a major motion picture called THE SONG REMAINS THE SAME. That's the one to watch.
By the way,
The 28-minute version of DAZED AND CONFUSED from the same concert & movie is the greatest rock performance ever captured on film.
About Medieval times & battles, No Quarter means showing no mercy. Yes the live version from Madison Square Gardens (1973) is so amazing. Any lives you can see from that concert are the best, since their movie was filmed from the 3 concert night there. Knebworth concerts the K is silent, are great for lives for later albums. Make sure you check out the lives too, because they are actually far better then studio versions. Thank you again.
Such an excellent song! Thank s for sharing ❤
MSG live version prob my favourite..... but the O2 reunion concert from 2007 was pretty awesome too..
On that list you see #4 is The Ocean, a true banger.
About the phrase "No Quarter".
It is military jargon (very old)
"Quarter" is "surrender".
To ask for Quarter is to surrender to your enemy.
To give Quarter is to accept your enemy's surrender.
Thus, a general might announce before a battle:
"We will ask no quarter, we will give no quarter"
This is telling his troops that this is a battle to the last man, no surrender by either side.
This is one of those tracks where you turn up the volume.
And light up a joint. Back in the day, of course!!
JPJ's Piano and keyboard make it for me in this song
LIVE version at MSG 1973 captured Page's best guitar solo...
Hey brother, the live version guitar lead is one of the best ever ! More please. Thank you
Definitely hauntingly beautiful song! It always gives me chills and i just close my eyes and go on a journey.❤❤❤ I have listened to it on a loop a few times.
The song is amazingly both epic and haunting at the same time. It takes you on a mystical journey where epic deeds are happening.
Ominous is the word that i think of above any other. Great song .
You could check (MSG, 1973)
"They hold no quarter, they ask no quarter" - meaning, if anyone opposed them on their trek, it would be a fight to the death. They would neither show mercy, nor ask for mercy - i.e. no "quarter" would be given or asked.
You must react to this song live at msg..... huge difference.. Jimmy Wales on that guitar
The term "no quarter" is a military term. Soldiers and Officers live in their "Quarters" in their Barracks, so "give No Quarter" was an order to give no shelter ie take no prisoners. Eventually this became a war crime. If someone surrenders you have to take them prisoner and give them shelter, food and medical care.
In this song, it's the "Dark lord" or the evil one, and those carrying the news, know "no quarter" will be given and so none is asked for.
You could have simply said it means, "no mercy".
@@RockChick63174yes exactly.
OVER THE HILLS N FAR AWAY, IS MUST HEAR.
THERE IS VIDEO OF NO QUARTER, WHERE THEY ARE PLAYING THIS OUTSIDE IN THE NORTHERN HIGHLANDS OF ENGLAND, THE SOUNDS ECHOING ACROSS THE GLENS, WHICH ADDS TO THE ATMOSPHERE.
GREAT REACTIONS MAN. ROCK ON 👊🖖
I am sorry, but nobody could touch Zeppelin's brilliance and diversity!
That shuffle beat... the story of the song is scary, but the beat is incredible.
That’s John Paul Jones playing the organ. In live performances when he had to play organ he played the bass line using a set of pedals under the organ strung like a bass guitar. A superb musician often overshadowed by the others. He got on did his job producing the solid backing.
One of my Top 5 Jimmy Page riffs of all time.
LED ZEPPELIN was heavily influenced by Lord of the Rings. This song is one of 7 that have mention of the Novel. "Taking the Path that no-one knows..." Misty Mountain Hop is another. Golum is mentioned in (2) songs. "RAMBLE ON" is 100% about LOTR
Robert was.
The term no quarter has nothing to do with the Hobbit or Lord of the rings. I grant you that some of the songs were definitely influenced by Tolken, but not this one.
@@RockChick63174 yep. It was mostly, if not all, Plant
If you watch the live from MSG 73, just be aware that the video contains an extended “fantasy sequence” that shows Robert as a knight saving a “captive “princess”. Only live other than that would be Earls Court 1975, Knebworth 1979 and Celebration Day 2007. I’m partial to 2007, but if you don’t mind the fantasy sequence, then 1973 is excellent.
@@kurtsaxton823Just found this Search on You tube for this....: Led Zeppelin - No Quarter with Lord of the Rings scenes (lol)
When I was 14 yo I would lie on my living room floor with my good friend and listen to this song full blast in stereo...lol... It was a journey within..and basil always helps... thats just how it was back in the day 1976. peace and blessings
Basil?
No cell phones, internet, video games, no expectation of being entertained on demand. We lay between two huge speakers , put on the vinyl and immersed ourselves in the music of the times. Yes, Basil was a nice addition and enhancement but back then it was only $15 an oz! Inflation sux! lol!
I was there too! Maybe not in your living room, but mine 😅
@@littlewing4299 Oh, that kind of basil, lol! btw, my email address used to be little wing.
I remember being in my room in the 70s with headphones on just chillin to this. I was still 5-6 years old and this was what I was listening to.
Stevie Ray Vaughan live Texas Flood would add a new dimension ... a must for first time rock reactions. Much love to you. Thanks!
Check out the studio version of
Battle of Evermore ❤❤❤
Its a beautifully put together song.
One of the very few Led Zep numbers that I prefer live - the version on The Song Remains The Same.
TOOL did an amazing cover of this song.
❤❤❤Robert❤❤❤
I always t6hought this was Led Zeppelin's only jazz song. As I've grown older I have become more convinced I'm right. The piano break and Page's solo just confirm my belief. You can hear the exact stylings on many 50s jazz records.
Jazz WTF
Any live version of No Quarter is excellent, you should react to all of them 😊
Love your breakdown! You react as a musician which is really good to hear! Especially to a band like Led Zeppelin who are excellent in any genre they play in! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
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**Beautiful Reaction** ya **Rock** i **Luv** hearing all your thoughts & feelings very refreshing **PixieHugz&LuvzALL** **RockON!!!**
One of my FAVORITE LZ songs. And you might want to see the live version done many years later (Celebration Day concert).
The live from Song Remains the Same at MSG 1973 is the best but not sure if full video still available on YT. The official video is cut off halfway through before Pages amazing solo. Hopefully someone can provide the link to the full version at MSG. It's amazing!!
This song is about when the royal government wanted to take 1/4 of peoples salaries. That alone was the sole reason why no British artist continued living there after fame.
However good the studio version is, the live version from "Song Remains the Same" is twice as good.
Glad to join the subscription list ;)
straight fireeeeee
Talking about Thor, long before the Thor movie. JPJ on keys and bass, at the same time.
You know my young friend, I'm 69 years old and I've listened to this song (and all Led Zeppelin) very often for 49 years without ever getting tired of it. My young friend, I hope you listen to Led Zeppelin for as many years and even more! Take care of yourself! 🙏 (Maurice from France) PS: @13terapyn informed me that the term "boy" is not appropriate to call a black man in the United States and Canada... I sincerely hope I have not offended you. Here in France we say that often, (mon garçon) (my boy) it's more of a mark of affection, regardless of skin color. I have noted and understood my mistake and I apologize to you because I really have no unhealthy intentions.
Take care of yourself my young friend and keep listening to good music. Peace. (Maurice)
A heads up/ICYMI...
In the US & Canada, "Boy," in reference to Black males, is considered bad form. And for good reason. It's a derogatory term that was/is used to demean and dehumanize. "My friend" would be an appropriate way to address our good friend Dreeezy here. Cheers
Oh ok, I'm really sorry. Here in France when we use the term "mon garçon" (my boy) it is an affective way of addressing a young man (like a nephew or a grandson). I understand, the United States and France do not have the same history. I will correct it immediately. Thanks again for informing me of my mistake! Cheers@@13terapyn
@mauricelechenault3814 No worries, my friend. Thought as much and figured you'd want to know. Take care 😃👊🤘
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Not knowing for sure, but I hear Miles Davis influence here during the piano and guitar solos, both his Kind of Blue period and fusion phase.
A melotron is what you hear, a keyboard instrument much like an electric piano.
A foreboding type of beat. And, contrary to a comment below, it is in reference to “The Lord of The Rings”. It was Robert Plant that brought the Tolkien influence into the band’s songs.
"No Quarter" refers to old melee combat between knights or nobility, usually in reference to duels. Essentially, it means, "The rules are - there are no rules!" Chivalry will not be shown or expected.
Yes. And also in this case the harshness of winter is showing No Quarter. Nature has No
No quarter came from the English Irish civil war means on the battle grounds you take no mercy and kill everyone you can! And no quarter was also used by the pirates when attacking ships to conquer!
You gotTaa listen to the ALBUMS to get the real vibe of the band
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When you start checking out the live material this is not a bad place to start
This song id heavily influenced by LOTR. No Quarter means no place to stay, so they're talking about the
Rangers. "They choose a path where no one goes" is a reference to when Aragorn gathers the armies of the dead.
YAY **KickAss** **Luvit**...heh k now goin in to see what YOU think of it Weeeeee...
When i hear this... i remember acid trips i took back then...Zep knew how to create those moods...good times!
"No Quater" means the same as "Take no Prisoners".
Way way back in the day, in warfare, giving "quarter" meant that you would take prisoners and give them food and shelter until a prisoner exchange was arranged.
Thus if you stated that "no quarter will be given", it meant that you would not be taking prisoners, therefore it would be a fight to the death.
"Asking no quarter" would typically mean the odds are against you, but you aren't going to ask for any mercy, it's a fight to the death, you bastards!
So Tool did a cover to this. A must listen
Perhaps foreboding is the word
Every Zeppelin song gets better when Bonzo comes in.
if you get time can you react to Def Leppard or Journey
JPJ played everything but leed drums and harmonica Robert played harmonica for there songs
Watch the FULL No Quarter live 1973 at msg!
Madison Square Garden 73
For fun you might want to do the cover of No Quarter by TOOL😉
now ck out the live version from madison square garden 73 live much better
There shouldn't be too much discussion about 'which' videos to use. LZ, in the giant form of Peter Grant, their manager was VERY controlling of what material was put out. Not for his own benefit, like many managers of the past, but for the benefit of the band itself, of which he was almost a fifth, non-musical member. There are 'videos' like this, where the studio recording is played, with a montage collection of stock images shown over the top; or, there are the videos of their live concerts. They were VERY strictly controlled. People even now get blocked on YT for just showing the full video on their channel.
Back in the day, there just wasn't the technology to turn up at the gig & make your own video and then distribute it. No iPads, no phonecams, no social media. Even home cine cameras would get confiscated at the doors. In their VERY early days, they went out for a few trial gigs, mostly on the continent of Europe, & TV shows, basically as the 'New Yardbirds'. When they started, the technology didn't even really exist to have the giant screens we are so used to now, so filming live concerts wasn't the norm. I first experienced them at large festivals in the mid-late 70s.
Pretty much all of the live footage available was put out on a 2 dvd package that you can still find. It basically features selected tracks from; Royal Albert Hall [RAH] 1970, Madison Square Gardens [MSQ] 1973, Earls Court 1975 & Knebworth 1979. If you find a 'live' performance, it is almost dead cert to be one of the cuts from that.
Ominous
Don't waste your time with this version. Live version from the album 'The Song Remains The Same'.
Tool covered this song. ☮️💜🤘🐚
wary?
Parts of the song give of the theme of tiredness and exhaustion, might not make sense but thats how it almost felt listening to a part of the song.
@@MDreeezy weary then.
Foreboding. 🙂
Tool covered this. But in no way does it even come close to the original by Zeppelin.
I feel the Tool version is fantastic in its own way, two phenomenal bands doing two awesome takes on the same song. Compared to some disappointing covers of iconic songs that I have heard over the years I think Tool holds its own with its cover of this one.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No_Quarter_(song)