HEART - Stairway to Heaven (Live at Kennedy Center Honors) | FIRST TIME HEARING REACTION

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  • @joshuadeshaies7266
    @joshuadeshaies7266 Рік тому +70

    This is one of, if not THE GREATEST tribute performance in history!! Signed the GOATS!!

  • @nolansteiner4771
    @nolansteiner4771 Рік тому +50

    i can never get enough of this performance.

  • @kathyrizzi8754
    @kathyrizzi8754 9 місяців тому +1

    My favorite song of all time! 👏👏👏👏👏♥️

  • @markdecker6190
    @markdecker6190 Рік тому +45

    The guitarist was Shane Fontayne, a British guitar player who once played for Bruce Springsteen during his "other band tour" after he had disbanded the E-Street Band. Shane had also worked with Joe Cocker and Graham Nash, among others. FYI, the video you reacted to was the shorter edited version. The longer one has the complete performance and a clearer better mix of Ann Wilson's voice.

  • @karenmandeville7116
    @karenmandeville7116 Рік тому +57

    Robert Plant is Jason Bonham's godfather.

    • @pauletteraspberry2923
      @pauletteraspberry2923 Рік тому +2

      And apparently Robert asked him to go with them, but Jason told him he couldn’t make it. So, it was a total surprise to Robert.

  • @dagmar.6954
    @dagmar.6954 Рік тому +44

    Ann Wilson has one of the most powerful female voices. And her sister Nancy can play a mean guitar. This is one of the best tributes to Led Zeppelin with Ann & Nancy doing the classic song "Stairway To Heaven". No one else could have pulled it off as well. "Heart" have had so many great hits such as "Magic Man", "Crazy On You", "What About Love", "Never", "Dog & Butterfly", "These Dreams", "Alone" etc.

    • @subwaygoddess1
      @subwaygoddess1 Рік тому +1

      Don't forget Barracuda! That's my favorite!!!

    • @kathyrizzi8754
      @kathyrizzi8754 9 місяців тому

      Do you remember how Ann’s band spelled their name? It was Hart! You have great comments with many songs…good for you, dagmar6954 👍👏👏👏♥️

  • @MoMoMyPup10
    @MoMoMyPup10 Рік тому +10

    Thing is, this is the finale of 4 song tributes that night. Jack Black was the host. Lenny Kravitz, Foo Fighters, and Kid Rock all played a different song. All were done well; this blew the roof off.

  • @sammybeck7794
    @sammybeck7794 Рік тому +8

    Nancy Wilson said that prior to going out on stage and knowing that Led Zeppelin were up in the upper tier watching them perform this song her fingers started getting cold and kind of cramping up because she was getting nervous to go out there on stage and perform to perfection. She said, never ever let your fingers get cold before you play a gig. Well it looks like she pulled through, of course she's a professional.

  • @craigreid7178
    @craigreid7178 Рік тому +25

    Did you notice the cut-aways of Yo-Yo Ma blissing out in the audiences?

    • @MeganSmith-xx2ih
      @MeganSmith-xx2ih Рік тому +1

      And Bonnie raitte!

    • @paulhazell4386
      @paulhazell4386 Рік тому

      And Debbie Allen and Stephen Colbert.@@MeganSmith-xx2ih

    • @judyhuurman1237
      @judyhuurman1237 11 місяців тому

      About time someone noticed him. I've watched several reaction videos and the only people they mention is the Obamas. I guess most people don't even know who Yo -Yo Ma is, sadly.

  • @stpnwlf9
    @stpnwlf9 11 місяців тому

    Since they began in the 70s, Heart has been one of the best Led Zeppeling cover bands on earth, in addition to their own incredible music! Saw them live in '78 and they encored with "Rock and Roll."

  • @clifton8929
    @clifton8929 Рік тому +2

    They were so proud of Jason Bonham and everyone wearing the Bowler Hat that his Dad used to wear. You see, they were very touched by the choir and Hearts cover. Best core ever.

  • @TheRatsCast
    @TheRatsCast Рік тому +15

    Heart's performance of this song always brings treats to my eyes. So powerful. Ann and Nancy are true Led Zeppelin fans; you really need to see their performance of The Battle of Evermore

    • @markmurphy558
      @markmurphy558 Рік тому

      Heart started out as a LZ cover band way back in the early 70s. Plant and the boys saw them and was impressed, and gave them permission to cover their catalog.

  • @karenj3611
    @karenj3611 Рік тому +7

    No one but Heart could have pulled this off! Exceptional!

  • @kengunter6903
    @kengunter6903 Рік тому +19

    This is top notch performance.

  • @dandundon9503
    @dandundon9503 Рік тому

    EVERYONE smiles when listening to this!

  • @garysunshine9643
    @garysunshine9643 Рік тому +10

    I don't know who other than Ann Wilson could have soared over the choirs, strings, horns and ringing guitars. Phenomenal performance all around. So emotional

  • @daveloboda1769
    @daveloboda1769 Рік тому +14

    Great reaction. I've seen this many times and it just gets better. It is, without doubt, THE best cover of any song, ever. I read somewhere that Robert Plant invited Jason Bonham to be with them that night but he said he couldn't go because he had a gig he couldn't get out of.

  • @michaelpitonak3396
    @michaelpitonak3396 Рік тому +3

    I think this was the most moved I have seen you during a reaction. AWESOME! This cover deserves. By the way, Ann Wilson was 62 years old when she sang this.

  • @juliemanarin4127
    @juliemanarin4127 11 місяців тому +2

    Fabulous cover by Heart! The 3 remaining members are so moved! Jason Bonham did his daddy proud!

  • @janfitzgerald3615
    @janfitzgerald3615 Рік тому +1

    Ann was 62 and Nancy was 58 when they performed this, about six months later Heart was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Some Heart songs you may have heard were Magic Man, Barracuda, Alone, Crazy on You, These Dreams. This was the edited version that aired on CBS, there was a full version out there with more verses and more reactions from LZ. I recommend watching the live version of Crazy on You from I think the late 70’s or early 80’s, it begins with a killer guitar solo by Nancy.

  • @marciebulsaraorcutt
    @marciebulsaraorcutt Рік тому +7

    HEY SHAWN!
    Just FYI…
    This is actually a SHORTENED video of Heart’s entire “Stairway To Heaven” performance, here.
    The FULL thing is 7:59 minutes. It includes: MORE of Ann Wilson’s ad libbed vocals at the beginning, more views of the Obamas/other celebrities “rocking out” in the audience, as well as Led Zeppelin’s standing ovation for Heart at the end.
    Here’s a link to the FULL performance: ua-cam.com/video/LFxOaDeJmXk/v-deo.htmlsi=fQEeQFpCVzIws7Nf

    • @scastillo0923
      @scastillo0923 Рік тому +1

      Yes I literally hate this shorten version. Cuts out so much and you don't even get to see Ann blow the roof off of that place ❤❤

  • @RonaldCanfield-m2r
    @RonaldCanfield-m2r Рік тому +16

    Unfortunately, this is a chopped-version of this performance. Why someone would cut a full minute out of this performance is beyond me. HIGHLY RECOMMEND you watch the FULL version. Here it is: ua-cam.com/video/LFxOaDeJmXk/v-deo.html

    • @realitybytez
      @realitybytez Рік тому +7

      almost every reactor chooses the wrong version.

    • @KJ-4321
      @KJ-4321 Рік тому +3

      It was my fault… I sent the wrong link… it was my donation request 😢

    • @snakeinthegrass7443
      @snakeinthegrass7443 Рік тому +2

      @@KJ-4321 Stuff happens. Don't sweat it, maybe Shawn will read the comments and hook you up with another song. Me, I guess I don't know the vid as well as I thought I did bc I didn't notice anything. But when reading the comments I realized some things looked chopped. Great pick either way!!! Thank you.

    • @RonaldCanfield-m2r
      @RonaldCanfield-m2r Рік тому +3

      @@snakeinthegrass7443 Just for your info, there's a huge difference between the chopped-version and FULL version. An entire verse, with some amazing vocals by Ann Wilson, are chopped.

    • @scastillo0923
      @scastillo0923 Рік тому +2

      Wish they would delete the shorten version it SUCKS!!!

  • @kpiperjr
    @kpiperjr Рік тому

    Recognizing that Stairway to Heaven is one of the best songs of all time, I was never crazy about it. It just didn't do it for me. I only say that so you know where I'm coming from when I say this was one of the top live performances of any song that I've ever seen. I purchased the song immediately after seeing the video for the first time.

  • @paulhazell4386
    @paulhazell4386 Рік тому +1

    John Paul Jones produced the Heart album 'The Road Home' back in 1995 and played three instruments with them!

  • @PlutoAnn
    @PlutoAnn Рік тому +6

    Very great performance by Ann and Nancy, very emotional for me.

  • @Skeeter123
    @Skeeter123 Рік тому +1

    I can't count the number of times I've watched this & I get goosebumps every single time. Heart knocked it out of the park!!

  • @msfoodiediva
    @msfoodiediva Рік тому +4

    Both Jason and choir wore John's signature hat

  • @xJRx77
    @xJRx77 11 місяців тому

    I am fortunate to say, I remember the very 1st time this song was played here on FM radio in NY when it came out. While it is the most overplayed song for me, and I rarely, if ever listen to it anymore, THIS VERSION gives it a whole new life. I will tear up each and every time I hear it, and watching the video... seeing Jason look up to the sky at the end... I will always lose it completely.

  • @MongooseTales
    @MongooseTales Рік тому

    Brings a tear to my eye every time I see this. That finale... incredible.

  • @hopeklemann1
    @hopeklemann1 10 місяців тому

    I seen this so many times and each time I watch Robert and wonder what he's really thinking

  • @RichardKeys-l9m
    @RichardKeys-l9m Рік тому

    Robert, Jimmy, and John Paul . . . moved to tears! John Bonham's son, Jason . . . A lovely tribute!!!! The 60's-70's were so wonderful -- to grow-up immersed in so much great music, bands, and TRUE artists!

  • @kathyrizzi8754
    @kathyrizzi8754 9 місяців тому

    Everyone spells this band Heart, but in the 70’s they spelled their band…Hart! Anyway, I can’t believe Ann sang this good still, she’s amazing! 👏👏👏♥️

  • @jodyjackson5475
    @jodyjackson5475 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful ❤ thank you…you can do no wrong 😊

  • @garya7893
    @garya7893 Рік тому +6

    It keeps getting better every time i watch it Ya gotta love music

  • @davidtullis2810
    @davidtullis2810 Рік тому

    Robert Plant wanted Jason to sit with them but he said he had a previous engagement he couldn't get out of. Thats why Robert pointed at him at the beginning

  • @AirDOGGe
    @AirDOGGe Рік тому +6

    I honestly thought you saw this already. the look on Robert, John and Jimmy's faces is priceless. I've always have been a huge heart fan too.
    Sad to say that this is an edited version. Bummed. A lot was cut out. Look for the full version and watch on your time. Peace out bro.

  • @vernhoke7730
    @vernhoke7730 Рік тому +5

    I've watched this video dozens of times and reactions to it about the same. This is amazing! I've also watched interviews with Ann and Nancy about this performance too.
    I know from articles and interviews that Zeppelin was a big influence on them as well. Lastly I saw them in 1977 and they closed their set with Zeppelin's "Rock and Roll" dedicated to the King, Elvis Presley on the day we all found out he passed away.

  • @miamcknight9138
    @miamcknight9138 Рік тому

    A High School in New Zealand did Heart's version of 'Stairway To Heaven' for their school concert. It went viral on UA-cam. Check out St Andrew's 'Stairway To Heaven' - it's really good!

  • @arnoldcox9128
    @arnoldcox9128 Рік тому

    If I was heart I'd be so nervous, but they kicked ass

  • @lettyalday7879
    @lettyalday7879 Рік тому +4

    One of my favorite tributes. It is simply amazing 🤘🏻🤘🏻

  • @ThomasKelly669
    @ThomasKelly669 Рік тому

    I still haven’t watched the whole tribute concert, On my to do list next holiday 🫶🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧

  • @CosmicVagabondPixie
    @CosmicVagabondPixie Рік тому

    YAY sooo **Luvit** especially cuz it just makes me so cheered UP anytime i can see **MyBeautifulJimmyPageMusicalWizardBabe** **Smiling** sucha freakin cutie ALWAYS!!! & course **BeautifulRobertPlant** trying to hold back **Tears** can't even imagine how it must feel just WoW! Thanx **Shawn**

  • @sherryheim5504
    @sherryheim5504 Рік тому +1

    I absolutely love this performance, I have been watching it for several years. Heart is such a great band, you should definitely react to some of their songs. The members of LZ took Jason under their wing, made sure he had everything he needed, paid for his education, etc. Truly, they were there for him every step of the way.

  • @garyarnett1220
    @garyarnett1220 Рік тому

    Couldn't have chosen a better band to do Zeppelin than Heart, they've done Zep songs before, and JPJ has worked on some of their albums. Jason filled the shoes of his father quite well , but it took 3 guitarists to cover Page's work. Plant is Jason's Godfather, and helped him along after his father's passing.

  • @msmrsro
    @msmrsro Рік тому +1

    I was fortunate enough to catch this when it first aired. I’ve seen it about 50 times since. Anytime someone reacts to it, I must watch. Got to see Heart perform it live in concert a few summers ago, just before Covid hit.

  • @captainsatellite2112
    @captainsatellite2112 7 місяців тому

    In HS in the late 70s I made a cool bookcover with the four symbols. It was a real hit in class. This triggered a cool memory of carefree days.

  • @larryfisher2633
    @larryfisher2633 Рік тому +2

    I was told Ann Wilson was 62 at this performance

  • @angelado3
    @angelado3 Рік тому +2

    These ladies killed this but they always do anyway- so good !

  • @maryannturton9830
    @maryannturton9830 Рік тому

    Jimmy Page's constant grin and twinkle in his eye...🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

  • @rubroken
    @rubroken Рік тому +1

    Whoever arranged this, kudos! the orchestra, the backup singers and then at the end, the choir, perfection!(of course, Ann and Nancy Wilson)

    • @markdecker6190
      @markdecker6190 Рік тому +1

      That's what I want to know too. All those great performances notwithstanding, who put it all together in the first place??

  • @copperhopperwarren4788
    @copperhopperwarren4788 Рік тому +1

    The reason Page jumped up & shook his finger at Jason when he was introduced was that the band had invited him to be with them to honor his dad....
    he told them sorry, I'd like to but I have a gig I can't cancel... 😹

  • @mikemiller3069
    @mikemiller3069 Рік тому +6

    I like the fact that the link you used had the introduction of Jason Bonham in it because some of the versions do not. But there was a lot of pieces of the song edited out in this version of the video. There is probably a longer one that plays the complete song. I enjoyed the reaction though.

  • @stratcat3216
    @stratcat3216 Рік тому +2

    Aww man.. you got the shortened/edited version. I suggest the full version. Entire sections are missing in this version :(

  • @hopeklemann1
    @hopeklemann1 Рік тому

    also look up the backstory behind Jason actually being at this performance this night because it's a very touching story

  • @librarylady13
    @librarylady13 Рік тому +2

    🥰🥰🥰Try "All I Wanna Do Is Make Love To You", "What About Love", "Magic Man", "Crazy On You" and "These Dreams".

  • @TheDivayenta
    @TheDivayenta Рік тому

    Heart is itself a legacy band from the 70’s- and they’ve always included Led Zep tunes in their setlist.
    Btw- Ann ( singer) was 62 here and sister Nancy in her late 50’s.
    Imagine the cajones it took to play in front of LZ!!!!!

  • @klancykat
    @klancykat Рік тому

    I cry when you cry, great reaction.

  • @gregorysimmers
    @gregorysimmers Рік тому +2

    Should have done the FULL VERSION!!

  • @johnthegreek5836
    @johnthegreek5836 Рік тому

    This is epic and a great tribute to Led Zeppelin

  • @MJ1
    @MJ1 Рік тому

    There’s a longer version of this worth checking out.
    The induction before this with Jack Black is also epic.

  • @oldmanghost219
    @oldmanghost219 Рік тому

    HEART - Stairway to Heaven (Live at Kennedy Center Honors) This was fantastic and i am sure you will find out about the hats and the drummer. My favorite Kennedy Center honors is when Aretha Franklin sang ..You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman. ... Honoring Carol King.

  • @jimwillride
    @jimwillride Рік тому +2

    All goats. Audience and band!!! Love the channel Shawn. ❤❤❤

  • @andreledauphin
    @andreledauphin Рік тому

    This performance make part of my playlist on top of it since a long time . I can see your enthusiasm for this performance and it's ok

  • @oldmanghost219
    @oldmanghost219 Рік тому +2

    You don't know Heart? Magic Man... Barracuda.. Crazy On You.

  • @jessicalee7119
    @jessicalee7119 Рік тому

    I have goosebumps already and the song hasn't even started yet!!!! You're gonna LOVE this, Shawn! I Loved seeing Yo Yo Ma in the audience!

  • @jaumepiquebernaus1853
    @jaumepiquebernaus1853 Рік тому

    Congratulations Great reaction !!! Honest and emotional.
    Thanks to post this best cover for the best Rock band.
    Keep on rocking .

  • @beriben
    @beriben Рік тому +1

    The full version of Heart's Stairway to Heaven can be found at ua-cam.com/video/LFxOaDeJmXk/v-deo.html

  • @KJ-4321
    @KJ-4321 Рік тому

    Thanks Shawn! Loved your reaction! This is one of the very best tributes I have EVER seen & I was looking forward to seeing you react to it! You didn’t disappoint! 👍 I’m sorry, I must have sent the wrong link without even realizing it was a shortened version… that was my fault since it was my donation request. Sorry folks!

  • @PriestessOfNothing
    @PriestessOfNothing Рік тому

    The only band that should be allowed to cover Zeppelin. The two bands have had a relationship for a very long time. Heart's done a lot of covers masterfully and were even nicknamed "little Led Zeppelin" (they weren't happy about that lol). Specifically, JPJ has worked with them a lot, and the look on his face says to me that he didn't expect anything less from them. Robert said in an interview recently that they had made the song everything he envisioned. Definitely one of the greatest performances ever. And Heart is a rabbit hole you want to go down.

  • @Linda-y9h
    @Linda-y9h Рік тому

    😭😭😭😭😭😭😭❤❤❤❤❤

  • @davidmckenzie420
    @davidmckenzie420 Рік тому

    Great reaction. I'm surprised this is your first listen. But I can always see this one again!

  • @mikemiller3069
    @mikemiller3069 Рік тому +1

    Heart has a lot of Led Zeppelin covers on UA-cam. My favorite is probably "Battle of Evermore".

  • @bella-xp7qd
    @bella-xp7qd Рік тому

    Led Zeppelin Tribute - Foo Fighters, Kid Rock, Lenny Kravitz - 2012 Kennedy Center Honors | Kennedy Center. Also performed and honored Led Zeppelin. Jason Bonham surprised them by being there. He told LZ that he couldn't make it. Robert Plant is Jason's godfather.

  • @88pjtink
    @88pjtink Рік тому

    Doing some catch-up I see. Geez. About the best music video on the youtube. What I am trying to say is it is about freakin time. :)

  • @hopeklemann1
    @hopeklemann1 Рік тому

    dude you were so spot on with your observations... I've seen a lot of reactors react to this performance but you got the depth of it and that is huge to me..... well done. also just as a PS... Robert plant is Jason Bonham's godfather. 💔

  • @billboyd9028
    @billboyd9028 Рік тому

    It takes rock goddesses to pay proper tribute to rock gods! If you want to dive down the Heart rabbit hole, I recommend you start with the live version of "Crazy on You" and make sure you get the version that has the full Nancy Wilson acoustic guitar intro.... that's a great starting point for a Heart excursion!

  • @hopeklemann1
    @hopeklemann1 10 місяців тому

    also Jason is playing on his dad's drum set

  • @laurenpeck3609
    @laurenpeck3609 Рік тому +2

    Shane Fontaine on guitar. Session player I believe.

  • @kens32052
    @kens32052 10 місяців тому

    This is the chopped up version that CBS broadcast because they didn't allow enough time to show the whole song. There are the longer versions available on UA-cam.

  • @FLE22P
    @FLE22P 11 місяців тому

    Always cry

  • @leticiaserna2924
    @leticiaserna2924 Рік тому

    Crazy on you

  • @hopeklemann1
    @hopeklemann1 8 місяців тому

    can you even imagine having to play that guitar riff in front of Jimmy Page????

  • @swampfizz
    @swampfizz Рік тому

    just another step on the way to..... H-A-Y-V-A-N

  • @steveboyes2090
    @steveboyes2090 Рік тому

    They toured some with led Zep. They do a few of their songs

  • @jimmayors2315
    @jimmayors2315 Рік тому

    All those bowler hats were to honor Zep's missing member, John Bonham

  • @robbob5302
    @robbob5302 Рік тому

    That awkward moment when…..
    …..the First Family realizes they are not the main VIPs in the audience tonight.
    😮

    • @laurakali6522
      @laurakali6522 Рік тому +1

      Pretty sure the Obama’s understood. They are real fans of music.

  • @beverlybrown2673
    @beverlybrown2673 Рік тому

    I like this version far better than Zeppelin's. And Heart are 60ish at the time they did this!

  • @stevedahlberg8680
    @stevedahlberg8680 Рік тому +2

    Oh no man, you really owe it to yourself to go get the full version of this and it's not just that this one has been shortened it chops in all these video clips completely out of order, like some of them from the end of the show and some of them way before and it's really a mess. I promise you nobody would mind. Nobody would mind at all if you did. And then you would get to see the whole performance and also watch the boys in the audience as this whole thing unfolds and then the interaction at the end.

  • @carolbaumgart3773
    @carolbaumgart3773 11 місяців тому

    Shayne Fontaine is the guitarist

  • @mysterychuck
    @mysterychuck Рік тому +2

    So sad that reactors often unknowingly choose this edited version.

  • @d.l.607
    @d.l.607 Рік тому +1

    Did you see *Lenny Kravitz* there? He did a version of - "Whole Lotta Love"
    ua-cam.com/video/m9gcUh1TpHs/v-deo.html
    P.S. Not too many people know that *Lady Gaga* was in a Led Zeppelin cover band when she was young, look for it on YT

  • @randyhochstein8455
    @randyhochstein8455 Рік тому +2

    It’s too bad that so much was edited out of the middle of this performance. ✌🏼😎🇺🇸

  • @LonghopeBro-ju6jl
    @LonghopeBro-ju6jl Рік тому +1

    You would have liked the 8-minute version even more, with a longer guitar solo and an extra verse. They obviously took out one verse to make it shorter, but why they cut the solo I'll never understand. It was disrespectful. Two iterations of the guitar plus choir response were eliminated. The guitar player was truer to the original than this version gives him credit.

  • @nancymjohnson
    @nancymjohnson Рік тому +1

    Edited version?

  • @jerryadkins5418
    @jerryadkins5418 Рік тому

    This is Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart. Not the actual band.

  • @roberteatwell6827
    @roberteatwell6827 Рік тому

    Why do you people keep picking the short version. Its not like you don't have a choice. It;s literaly there as a choice on the net.

    • @KJ-4321
      @KJ-4321 Рік тому

      It wasn’t his fault. I’m the who who made the donation request and I sent him the wrong link. Sorry

  • @michaelasay8587
    @michaelasay8587 Рік тому

    Dude....u haven't done very much Heart? And you had to have heard this!!!!

  • @flomalheur7467
    @flomalheur7467 Рік тому

    I love that song, but... on the official video, it sounds like Ann Wilson's voice is running over some kind of volume limiter. Listen to the video from the link:
    ua-cam.com/video/LFxOaDeJmXk/v-deo.html
    Sounds a lot better.

  • @SharilynBratton
    @SharilynBratton Рік тому +1

    Why did they chop it up, sacrilege!! Find the full version for your own soul enrichment!

  • @wpollock1
    @wpollock1 Рік тому

    ua-cam.com/video/JcsCWRoQ_jQ/v-deo.html Check out Jack Blacks intro for Led Zeppelin….hilarious!