It's not about who does it best, it's about keeping these great classic tracks alive. I love Zeppelin and i love Godsmack and both versions are worthy of their place in Rock's history
I'm glad the drummer decided to be faithful to Bonham's classic double strokes on the bass drum and did them on one foot. He could have just took the easy way out and used the double bass pedal, but he thankfully didn't.
I must admit...This band does the song justice. This lead singer articulates all his words so clear cut that I actually heard the lyrics for the first time. This is the sign of an artist with a high level of confidence.... My sister bought Sullys home in NH. It was like an Arabian theme in the main room.... My brother in law lives there still.
I've heard arguments about Shannon's ability to play the drum parts with a single/double pedal, or whether the parts were dubbed...I played with Shannon in Wrathchild, and I can tell you he can do this in his sleep...he is a drum monster
+Michael Henz Agreed sir!!! To call Shannon a drum monster would actually be an understatement to say the least. So many uninformed and uneducated people who judge w/o even knowing what they are talking about.
Absolutely! As a drummer myself, it's actually almost trickier to do those triplets with two feet. It's a feel thing. I play this song in my band, and tried cheating and doing them double because I wasn't up to speed on single and it just comes easier actually doing it single. Idk why..
@@brucecamel7428 ~ Yes. Surprisingly, many Godsmack fans don't know that Sully is a master of the drum kit himself. Their drum battles (duets) are jaw dropping.
I am a die hard Zeppelin fan and I must say Godsmack sounds great.. I dont like any band that covers Zeppelin.. but Sully is so cool.. and the rest of the band is so talented.. I like it..
I used to blast this when I was caring for my grandmother before she transitioned to heaven! She hates loud rock music BUT LOVED THIS! She had Dementia in the end but we loved this! I love you Sully!!!! #BLACKGIRLSLOVEROCK!!!!!!!!
240 Robert Plant you're drunk they sound nothing like f****** Zeppelin try listening to Jason Bonham band lead singer Daniel macmaster that's as close as you'll ever get to Robert Plant
I was 17 when Led Zeppelin released this song. I cranked the hell out of it on my Sears stereo record player with the detachable speakers. My mother often yelling down to the basement with turn that down. Hah not likely! Now a whole lot of years later I stumbled on this version even though I had heard of Godsmack I had no idea. This kicks it hard! Turn that up! Yes Mom!
I like the band because they are "older" meaning they grew up in the period of time when great, legendary bands like Zeppelin,Stones, Rush, Pink Floyd, so many others that set the standard for what a concert should be like.
It’s funny because it’s a meme and in this case it’s true. The Og zeppelin version had a lot more cow bell. It was used in place of the high hat for most of the song.
It's important to keep an open mind, because by playing this song these guys are paying respect to a band they grew up listening to and love as much as you and me. Imagine them setting up in your living room for a party and playing it just like this...
Godsmack another kick ass group doing a great kick ass version to a great kick ass song from a great kick ass band. I love it godsmack and zep awesome!!!!
@@SullyErna-Godsmack yes sir I am. But I want you to know that I listen to your band a million times a day & your group is the best band in the world to me! Blessed be sir
Your music got me out of one tragedy and me and my daughter survived I'm hoping that'll get me out of this tragedy that we are in now and my daughter and my grandson yeah music does save lives I know this
Just listened the new song by Godsmack and remembered this one. One of the best covers of Good Times, Bad Times. Did not remember this to be that old though.
The most stunning thing about the song (I'm talking about ''Led Zeppelin's version'', is Bonzo's amazing kick drum. It's superhuman when you realize he was not playing with double kick. That's one kick drum! That's when people started understanding what he was all about. Yup The Biggest Band In The World 1971-1975. Godsmack rocks!
Yes indeed. They did great, but it doesn't say (Cover) on the title above. I don't like that whoever did this should give credit to Zep where credit is due.
I am a huge Zeppelin and Godsmack fan. Anyone that thinks that Led Zeppelin is somehow sacred and cannot be re-done needs to understand that they took from artists too. Some songs on the first album were written by Willie Dixon, an American blues singer. The Lemon Song is mostly borrowed from Killing Floor by Howlin' Wolf, and so on and so on. They basically got their sound from American delta blues. That's what musicians do, borrow, use for inspiration, cover, share. Any band is free to cover any band or song, period (with due royalties and all that crap). If you don't like it so be it but don't harp on some "how dare they" kind of mentality. Especially a kick ass band like Godsmack!!!
Really ernest you sounds like some fuck tard that knows nothing about great music such as god smack or led zepplin or ny true bands your probably some kid that thinks this new wtf ever u want to call it (music) that's fuckin fake ass want to be be rockers are putting out
In the days of my youth I was told what it means to be a man And now I've reached that age, I try to do All those things the best I can No matter how I try, I find my way Into the same old jam Good Times, Bad Times You know I've had my share When a woman left home For a brown eyed man And I still don't seem to care Sixteen, I fell in love with a girl as sweet as could be She only took a couple of days 'til she was rid of me Swore that she would be all mine And love me till the end When I whispered in her ear I lost another friend, oh Good Times, Bad Times You know I've had my share When a woman left home For a brown eyed man And I still don't seem to care, yeah Good Times, Bad Times You know I've had my share When a woman left home For a brown eyed man And I still don't seem to care I know what it means to be alone I sure do wish that I was home And I don't care what my neighbors say I'm gonna love you, each and every day You can feel the heat within my heart Realize, sweet baby, we ain't never gonna part, oh yeah facebook.com/lvngubrthlss
Michelle Whitaker The lyric is actually “for a brown eyed man” not better man, unless you’re referring to David personally. Otherwise, listen more carefully before you start correcting people.
I love all these aspiring critics who probably don't even play an instrument want to argue about a fantastic drummers ability..I played with Shannon for years in Wrathchild so le's end the debate...he can play this song with a single pedal;as well as Bonham ever could...Shannon Larkin is a beast...one of the best...period
I'm not a drummer, but from what I've seen and heard, an eight year old child could do the drum cover on this just as well. Upvote if you know who I'm talking about.
Yeah, um, except for John Bonham, or Ginger Baker, or Neril Pert, or Buddy Rich, or Keith Moon. I mean he's one of the best newer drummers, but I'd say Danny Carey is still in front.
When I heard Godsmack remade a Zeppelin tune, inasmuch as I love Godsmack, I still tripped a lil, I mean Zeppelin to me is sacred, nobody should try that shit, but Dayyuuum did they make me love them even more. Rock the fuck outta anything you want boys, I'll be there with my fist in the air and a sore throat from screamin along!
I'm a Zep fan til the day I die, and I think these guys did a great cover of this song. I think that people need to do covers like this to help expose people to great music that they wouldn't be exposed to otherwise. Great song.
That was awesome! And for the Haters that hate this Re-Do of Zeppelin! Qiut Hate'ing!!! Let's hear and see your version!! Ohhhhh, can't play or sing?!? Shut the back door fool!!!'
I'm not saying I can do better, cause I can't. But I'm a HUGE Zeppelin fan and I am baffled that people think this is a good cover. I was fine with the drums, but the guitars were a bit too heavy sounding IMO and I can't believe no one is talking about how bad the singer sounds in this song his voice sound so flat and his pitch is terrible if they were going to cover this Holy Grail of a song they needed someone who could at least sound somewhat like Plant as the singers voice sounds very out of place and ruins the cover for me.
Not many bands have EVER been able to pull off a good sounding Led Zeppelin cover. Godsmack is the exception to this. NICE job, guys!
God Smack Rocks for eternity.
TOOL NO QUARTER
Yeah, good one😂
@@rustyramsey7845 tool huh did no quarter..😮
Godsmack was a Zeppelin cover band before they got famous if I’m not mistaken. I think I read that somewhere a long time ago
It's not about who does it best, it's about keeping these great classic tracks alive. I love Zeppelin and i love Godsmack and both versions are worthy of their place in Rock's history
Im a huge Zeppelin fan.. and i have to say this is one of the best covers ever!, way to go Godsmack!
Really gr8t cover
Ron Baran Garbage compared to the original imo.
Look up gruhaks cover, band from croatia and very awesome
same
zEPPelin Fan nyself. " Dam this "ROCKS"
I'm glad the drummer decided to be faithful to Bonham's classic double strokes on the bass drum and did them on one foot. He could have just took the easy way out and used the double bass pedal, but he thankfully didn't.
I must admit...This band does the song justice. This lead singer articulates all his words so clear cut that I actually heard the lyrics for the first time. This is the sign of an artist with a high level of confidence.... My sister bought Sullys home in NH. It was like an Arabian theme in the main room.... My brother in law lives there still.
I've heard arguments about Shannon's ability to play the drum parts with a single/double pedal, or whether the parts were dubbed...I played with Shannon in Wrathchild, and I can tell you he can do this in his sleep...he is a drum monster
+Michael Henz Agreed sir!!! To call Shannon a drum monster would actually be an understatement to say the least. So many uninformed and uneducated people who judge w/o even knowing what they are talking about.
Absolutely! As a drummer myself, it's actually almost trickier to do those triplets with two feet. It's a feel thing. I play this song in my band, and tried cheating and doing them double because I wasn't up to speed on single and it just comes easier actually doing it single. Idk why..
just watch one of their live drum battles
@@brucecamel7428 ~ Yes. Surprisingly, many Godsmack fans don't know that Sully is a master of the drum kit himself. Their drum battles (duets) are jaw dropping.
Shannon Larkin is one the best drummers of all time, and sully can rock em out as well.
I am a die hard Zeppelin fan and I must say Godsmack sounds great.. I dont like any band that covers Zeppelin.. but Sully is so cool.. and the rest of the band is so talented.. I like it..
Agree! SO good!
+bikeracer6045 yes I totally agree. awesome!
Jimmy and Tony are a couple of my favorite guitarists, you should hear their cover of Time by Pink Floyd, they nail Gilmour's sound just as well.
love led also but godsmack i have to say is the best rock band ever! and im a beetles fan! please metallica fans dont post!
i hate godsmack, but much respect!!!! very good, Sully!!!
I used to blast this when I was caring for my grandmother before she transitioned to heaven! She hates loud rock music BUT LOVED THIS! She had Dementia in the end but we loved this! I love you Sully!!!!
#BLACKGIRLSLOVEROCK!!!!!!!!
Very sorry to hear about your gma, even these years later, but what a great memory to have! Good music knows no race 🤘🏻😎🤘🏿
Ha!!! Too cool , thanks for sharing.
i love how they kept the song the way it originally was and didn't try to put extra lyrics in there godsmack 4 eva
Drums, bass, vocals, guitar all on point. well done boys
This is one of the hardest drum riffs to play. he nailed it. Hats off. RESPECT.
this is one of the BEST covers of a led zeppelin song that i have heard in years , the only one right up there is hearts ROCK ON
Sully on fire
2:40 I’ve heard Rob Plant’s voice I swear
Such a great work from Sully to hit this line in proper way
240 Robert Plant you're drunk they sound nothing like f****** Zeppelin try listening to Jason Bonham band lead singer Daniel macmaster that's as close as you'll ever get to Robert Plant
I was 17 when Led Zeppelin released this song. I cranked the hell out of it on my Sears stereo record player with the detachable speakers. My mother often yelling down to the basement with turn that down. Hah not likely! Now a whole lot of years later I stumbled on this version even though I had heard of Godsmack I had no idea. This kicks it hard! Turn that up! Yes Mom!
I like the band because they are "older" meaning they grew up in the period of time when great, legendary bands like Zeppelin,Stones, Rush, Pink Floyd, so many others that set the standard for what a concert should be like.
I was 20 lol. LZ is my all time favorite band ever. This cover rocks my old bones like crazy!
The BEST Cover of this song EVER Made....
I loved this song since for 40 years now , and these guys did Zep loud &proud
They do Come Together. And they kicked its Ass. Love this band.
yes yes kick ass
I swear I can't hear a single Godsmack song without knowing EXACTLY what song they listened to before recording it.
Needs More Cowbell.
Very funny.
That cracked me up... I remember that skit from SNL. I'd bet these guys would nail Fear the Reaper.
It’s funny because it’s a meme and in this case it’s true. The Og zeppelin version had a lot more cow bell. It was used in place of the high hat for most of the song.
It's important to keep an open mind, because by playing this song these guys are paying respect to a band they grew up listening to and love as much as you and me. Imagine them setting up in your living room for a party and playing it just like this...
As a die hard Zeppelin fan this is one of the best covers of a zeppelin song i've heard.
Godsmack has for real showed me what it means to be a man.
Still here in 2024 jamming out
This may sound funny but Sully has voice of angel He has the most amazing voice in the world god i love it
As A Zeppelin Fan, I loved this
These beautiful cats NAILED IT!!It requires mighty big balls to cover The Zep but they delivered monumentally!!
Yeah amen brother I agree 👍
GOTTA RESPECT TWO GREAT BANDS IN ONE
Best cover ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love this cover. Not many bands brave enough or good enough to take on the mighty Zepp. Awesome job!! Love you Sully!!
This is actually my first time listening to Godsmack, I gotta admit, this is a great cover. I'm so glad Led Zeppelin is still alive.
Godsmack is such a talented band
I loved his beats when he played with Ugly Kid Joe but playing with Godsmack brought out the beast in him. Hes the best of all time in my book.
Godsmack another kick ass group doing a great kick ass version to a great kick ass song from a great kick ass band. I love it godsmack and zep awesome!!!!
Love Godsmack! They are the greatest group!
Hello dear, how are you doing today? It's nice meeting you on here.
@@SullyErna-Godsmack I absolutely love you guys! I've listened to your band religiously since the day you released your first album!
@@realrock6002 That's nice of you, I know you must be surprised to receive a message from me right.
@@SullyErna-Godsmack yes sir I am. But I want you to know that I listen to your band a million times a day & your group is the best band in the world to me! Blessed be sir
@@realrock6002 That's nice of you. So where are you writing from actually?
One of the best songs ever written.
Godsmack is the shit, I am 40 years old and love them every day'!!!
My new Favorite band!!! Godsmack RULES!!!
Awesome! Hope you listen to all their albums. They make killer ones. Been a fan since 2004
Still jammin' to this song and all there others in 2023..GODSMACK one of the best there is..
godsmack kills it again! badass!
Godsmack Kills it again! Still a Badass Post-grunge band
Life long Zep fan here, but... gotta say. I like this version better!
they did a dmn good job with this cover :D
I don't like artists remaking classic songs. There are just a few remade songs I like, this is one of them. Great job!!
Yet another great cover rock on guys ❤️🥹🤘
Your music got me out of one tragedy and me and my daughter survived I'm hoping that'll get me out of this tragedy that we are in now and my daughter and my grandson yeah music does save lives I know this
Hope you are doing OK..
Keep Fighting
Classic Rock + Modern Metal Bands = Win
Did you meant "Hard Rock"?
Props to the drummer for only using one pedal on all of those Bonham-style bass doublets.
Just listened the new song by Godsmack and remembered this one.
One of the best covers of Good Times, Bad Times.
Did not remember this to be that old though.
the drummer is Shannon Larkin...we shared the stage in a band called Wrathchild...he is absolutely one of the best in the business
I didn't know what to expect from this cover but I was pleasantly surprised
I didn't even know this was a cover. Well, looks like I'll have to check out Zeppelins version!
you should definitely check Led Zeppelin.
Always appreciate bands trying to cover Zeppelin because it is striving to improve perfection. Like the way these guys did it.
Right in the Financial District in Boston.
The most stunning thing about the song (I'm talking about ''Led Zeppelin's version'', is Bonzo's amazing kick drum. It's superhuman when you realize he was not playing with double kick. That's one kick drum! That's when people started understanding what he was all about. Yup The Biggest Band In The World 1971-1975.
Godsmack rocks!
Great Cover.
Anybody who can cover Led zeppelin gets some serious respect. Godsmack is just that incredible.
Yes indeed. They did great, but it doesn't say (Cover) on the title above. I don't like that whoever did this should give credit to Zep where credit is due.
Its a good tribute to one of the best bands of the 70's
Wow! Amazing cover of a great Zep tune. Love it!
huge fan of Zeppelin, Godsmack did a awesome cover!!!
I am a huge Zeppelin and Godsmack fan. Anyone that thinks that Led Zeppelin is somehow sacred and cannot be re-done needs to understand that they took from artists too. Some songs on the first album were written by Willie Dixon, an American blues singer. The Lemon Song is mostly borrowed from Killing Floor by Howlin' Wolf, and so on and so on. They basically got their sound from American delta blues. That's what musicians do, borrow, use for inspiration, cover, share. Any band is free to cover any band or song, period (with due royalties and all that crap). If you don't like it so be it but don't harp on some "how dare they" kind of mentality. Especially a kick ass band like Godsmack!!!
Ernest Hutchinson They can be, just not by shitty bands like Godsmack.
White - Wolf 14 - 88 Jesus dude relax you're gonna have a brain aneurysm.
Really ernest you sounds like some fuck tard that knows nothing about great music such as god smack or led zepplin or ny true bands your probably some kid that thinks this new wtf ever u want to call it (music) that's fuckin fake ass want to be be rockers are putting out
Ernest Hutchinson I'm fine with borrowing inspiration and covering songs.
This isn't a great cover though. Not nearly as good as the original.
Ernest Hutchinson bingo you nailed it and HAHD!!!! yes im from bawston
THIS SONG IS FUNKIN AWESOME!!!!
Usually don't think Zep is a band you could cover, but wow, that guitar and bass is so on the money. Great job boys \m/
I love this cover!!
Such a damn good cover.
good times bad times love it all
What an Awesome cover of The Mighty Zep, Sully & Co. knock it outta the park !
I must say I'm impressed! This is a great cover!!!!
Goddamn I just discovered this ! Longtime Zeppelin fan and a godsmack fan! Damn this is an awesome Zep cover!!
i simply LOVE the bass drum in this song
grew up with Zepp but if we have to pass the torch Godsmack would be my choice. good job with the song.
This is my new "feel good video". This is just what i needed to start my crappy weekend in the tree business. Thanks Godsmack:)
How are the trees doing now?
@@whomstami7365 that was a long time ago lol. I’ve moved onto a different “tree” now. And these trees are 🔥💨🔥💨🔥 lol
Great song great video!
godsmack made the song a lot better! and that's how you cover a song.
I'm a huge Zep fan but the first time heard this I was blown away!
In the days of my youth
I was told what it means to be a man
And now I've reached that age, I try to do
All those things the best I can
No matter how I try, I find my way
Into the same old jam
Good Times, Bad Times
You know I've had my share
When a woman left home
For a brown eyed man
And I still don't seem to care
Sixteen, I fell in love with a girl as sweet as could be
She only took a couple of days 'til she was rid of me
Swore that she would be all mine
And love me till the end
When I whispered in her ear
I lost another friend, oh
Good Times, Bad Times
You know I've had my share
When a woman left home
For a brown eyed man
And I still don't seem to care, yeah
Good Times, Bad Times
You know I've had my share
When a woman left home
For a brown eyed man
And I still don't seem to care
I know what it means to be alone
I sure do wish that I was home
And I don't care what my neighbors say
I'm gonna love you, each and every day
You can feel the heat within my heart
Realize, sweet baby, we ain't never gonna part, oh yeah
facebook.com/lvngubrthlss
cool
that was awesome
What a great version of this song!
Is there any thing that Godsmack can not do musically??? When I say talent. I mean it....TALENT AT IT'S BEST...
Hello dear, how are you doing today? It's nice meeting you on here
I fuckingg love this! Haha
"My woman left home for a brown eyed man but I still dont seem to care!"
Didn't give a damn...see ya!
For a better man. Not a brown eyes man. Sorry to hurt you on that.
Michelle Whitaker The lyric is actually “for a brown eyed man” not better man, unless you’re referring to David personally. Otherwise, listen more carefully before you start correcting people.
Wow,one of the best cover
I love all these aspiring critics who probably don't even play an instrument want to argue about a fantastic drummers ability..I played with Shannon for years in Wrathchild so le's end the debate...he can play this song with a single pedal;as well as Bonham ever could...Shannon Larkin is a beast...one of the best...period
I just love how a band can take a song from original band like this one Led Zeppelin and give it justice
Hello dear, how are you doing today? Nice meeting you here
This is a REALLY good Led Zeppelin cover, Godsmack fan or not. Dont argue it guys haha
agreed!
HE DID THE ONE FOOT BONHAM BASS TRIPLETS. HE DID IT THE REAL WAY
Shannon was a beast 23 years ago playing with Wrathchild and still is today!! Trust me he does not need a double pedal!!
I'm not a drummer, but from what I've seen and heard, an eight year old child could do the drum cover on this just as well. Upvote if you know who I'm talking about.
Yes, Yoyoka is insanely good. Clearly she isn't nearly Shannon Larkin good...yet...but she is getting there, no doubt.
Yes she's Japanese and was 8yo when her dad posted a video of her doing this.....and she kicked the skin off her drums !
Shannon Larkin...greatest drummer of all time!
Yeah, um, except for John Bonham, or Ginger Baker, or Neril Pert, or Buddy Rich, or Keith Moon. I mean he's one of the best newer drummers, but I'd say Danny Carey is still in front.
cymbal headbutt towards the end makes it all worth while!!!!!!!!!
BEST.....ZEP....COVER....EVER!!!!!
That song is great! Yeah and didn't think I'd ever say this but it's better than the Led Zeppelin song! Sully is jumping and singing doing great!
without the original, this cover wouldn't exist. this song is no where near as good as the original, but it's still a good cover.
maldictous
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When I heard Godsmack remade a Zeppelin tune, inasmuch as I love Godsmack, I still tripped a lil, I mean Zeppelin to me is sacred, nobody should try that shit, but Dayyuuum did they make me love them even more. Rock the fuck outta anything you want boys, I'll be there with my fist in the air and a sore throat from screamin along!
Rock on
Godsmack Rocks!
Awesome Performance!!!
i actualy like it more than the other one
Me too
No, that's not even opinion. They didn't change the song besides the vocals, and this guy does zero Justice Bonzo.
mario contreras This is better than the Led Zepplin version. They had shitty sound quality. Godsmack's is great.
LoganskiVids
They had a bad quality because it is from the late 1960s
mario contreras Eww
now if he would have used a single kicker.not the double kick.would show a lot more appreciation
Look close
I'm a Zep fan til the day I die, and I think these guys did a great cover of this song. I think that people need to do covers like this to help expose people to great music that they wouldn't be exposed to otherwise. Great song.
Godsmack rules!
This cover is better than any of their originals
I don't think so not even close..
That was awesome! And for the Haters that hate this Re-Do of Zeppelin! Qiut Hate'ing!!! Let's hear and see your version!! Ohhhhh, can't play or sing?!? Shut the back door fool!!!'
+Victor Guerra its really good
I'm not saying I can do better, cause I can't. But I'm a HUGE Zeppelin fan and I am baffled that people think this is a good cover. I was fine with the drums, but the guitars were a bit too heavy sounding IMO and I can't believe no one is talking about how bad the singer sounds in this song his voice sound so flat and his pitch is terrible if they were going to cover this Holy Grail of a song they needed someone who could at least sound somewhat like Plant as the singers voice sounds very out of place and ruins the cover for me.
LyonoX just ta let you know bro, thats why its called a cover song. And he rocks it...
Jus saying..
I know it's supposed to sound different but I legitimately feel he butchers one of my favorite songs
🤘
this band is ssssssssooooooooo bad ass that it could do any thing they wanted
3:21 Shannon Larkin with a cymbal head butt. lol... awesome.