By 1970, Led Zeppelin was pretty much the biggest the biggest band in the world all ready . The first album reached the top 10 on the billboard 100 albums in 1969, it was viewed as groundbreaking when it was released but the critics didn’t like it. It was the same with Zeppelin II, the critics didn’t like it but it went number 1 . In September 1970, the band dethroned the Beatles as they were voted the the biggest band in the world. There’s a video of a newsreel about it here on UA-cam . This whole concert is phenomenal and showcases just how insane the young and hungry Zeppelin were in the early years .
This concert took place on Jimmy’s birthday and his Mom gave him the sweater he was wearing It’s so nice to hear so much about Jimmy’s guitars. I’m enjoying your channel.
First two albums were 1969…..Zep I in January, and Zep II in October. And this was about four and a half months after Woodstock…..on Jimmy’s birthday…January 9th 1970. It was the following spring that Robert and Jimmy went on retreat at Bron-Y-Aur in Wales with their significant others and began their work on Zep III.
From the moment I heard "Stairway To Heaven" 48 years ago, I was "done." In 1977 in NYC I had the privilege of seeing them twice in one week!!! I was just "gaga" and Robert Plant was my teenage fantasy! I had a HUGE poster over my bed featuring Robert. I am the the ultimate Zeppelin fan, to the point of obsession!!! I have done "the Zep-A-Thon" more than once. Look for their Kennedy Center Honors show, it is impressive!!! Their symbols are my next and last tattoo! Love your reaction!!!
1) Those 50s and early 60s Les Paul Standards were much lighter than the Customs of the time and all LPs today. You'd be surprised. One reason they are coveted by players, not just collectors. 2) This is a Sonny Dixon song. It's been covered countless times, but everyone should listen to the Dixon original. Very raw and simple, but not that far off from the Zep arrangement. That little half-step rise in the turnaround is all Zep, though. 3) One of the coolest things you can do if you're a guitarist and music fan is to listen to every live performance you can and hear the progression of Pagey's playing. You can really hear his influences early on. You can hear licks and phrasing and sensibility directly from rockabilly heroes like Scotty Moore (Elvis) and Cliff Gallup (Gene Vincent). Those little quiet, sweet major scale, vibrato-laced licks from BB King. The riff-writing prowess of guys like Jimmy Rogers (Muddy Waters) and Hubert Sumlin (Howlin' Wolf). His got that reckless abandon of Buddy Guy. You can hear the phrasing of Elmore James, with and without the slide. Not to mention his affinity for British and Irish folk voicings on the axe. It's all there and it's pretty cool to hear all those licks get absorbed and turned into something entirely new, especially when he started adding in the African, Middle Eastern, and Indian influences.
Led Zeppelin was universally despised by the critics. Especially in America. Rolling Stone notoriously ripped on them in the 70s. It was the people who loved Zeppelin and bought their albums and sold out their concerts. In 1970 they became the #1 band - knocking off the Beatles for the first time. It was funny because the critics could not figure out why people loved this group when they hated them. It was interesting that the critics were not that way with groups similar to them like Pink Floyd, ect You personally feel 3 is one you like the best. I liked them all and don't think I had a favorite. I was a teen in the mid 70s and had all their albums. I listened to them all the time. I would just grab an album and put it on because whichever one it was I would love listening to it. I wished I could have seen them in concert but, I lived in a small city about an hour and half from Chicago and getting tickets there was impossible. It's funny because I really did not know what they looked like too much. They were never on tv and all we had was the whatever picture that was on the album. So you sort of knew who played what and kinda what they looked like. There was no Mtv. So we loved the music for the music and that was it. But, at every party around in 74, 75 Stairway was always playing. It was like the sound track to my high school years.
Hi Wesley,just found your channel.I'm always happy to find people who like to react to rock and blues music. Well,i have a few suggestions for you: 1st,because i see you react a lot to Led Zeppelin so i suggest you react to their masterpiece "Since i've been loving you".Probably you've heard it already but if haven't it's a must! 2nd,from almost the same era is Rory Gallagher's "What in the world". 3rd,from our time,i suppose you know him already but if you don't,you should defenetely react to Joe Bonamassa.Imo he is the best blues quitar player right now.He started his career very young,playing on stage with BB King when he was only 12 years old!!! And 4rth,the artist that i mostly would like you to react is blues singer and writer Beth Hart.Many people say that she is Janis Joplin of our time and if you ask me she is better than Janis!She also made 3 albums with Joe Boanamassa so if you like you can react to both of them at the same video.They are both famous for their amazing live performances and two songs they did together and are great for reaction are "I love you more than you'll ever know" live in Amsterdam (cover from Blood Sweat & Tears)and "I'd rather go blind" live in Amsterdam(cover from Etta James. The best songs of Beth when she is alone to react are:"Caught out in the rain" live at Albert Royal Hall 2018(she wrote it),2nd is "A change is gonna come"(cover from Sam Cook song),and the 3rd one that is the best and most shocking(specifically this performance),is "Am i the one" live at Paradiso Amsterdam 2004.It' letarly jaw dropping.She wrote this when she was just 17 years old and i hope this will be the first one to react from her because it's always funny to see how people are shocked by her vocals and personality when they don't know her at all.😁 Well,that would be all. Thank you very much. P.S. My apologies for long comment and since i'm not English speaker,my bad English too. Take care.
Do you want possibly one of the best blues pieces ever recorded? Then check out the nine minutes of absolute perfection of Rory Gallagher performing "What in the World?" On the BBC Sessions. He captures the essence of the blues in both his voice and guitar. Stunning performance.
I love this song! Hey, could you check out Walter Trout live at the Paradiso, "reason I'm gone"? I've never seen a reaction and it's about the most incredible blues jam ever. Thanks for considering!
I think that is No 1, which is what he called his favorite Les Paul, but he has another one just like it called No 2. I think he got No 1 from Joe Walsh. Walsh had some work done by a guy in Chicago, and he didn’t like the result, but Jimmy did.
You should look up the Rolling Stone magazine critique of Zeppelin I. They were panned and dismissed. They compared Plant to Rod Stewart, Bonham hit the drums too hard and yes they acknowledged Jimmy Page s guitar work.
Not original, but (like always) they made it their own. And the word you were looking for is "sublime." Strangely, I hated them when they first hit the airwaves. Plant's voice was too high for me, and Bonzo's drumming always seemed a half-beat behind (drove me crazy).
Someone tried to argue that they stole this song, which seems a bit overkill considering the Blind Willie song doesn’t seem very similar with the exception of the lyrics
That is the way we did it back then. Use what you got
Plant just showing the respect for his older buddy Page. This was early.
Not everyone knew who these guys were.
It’s wild to think that this was pre-superstardom
That is the best description of interrupting a Led Zeppelin song that I’ve heard, “like killing a unicorn”
I was real proud of that one
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Another great blues song "bring the it on home".
By 1970, Led Zeppelin was pretty much the biggest the biggest band in the world all ready . The first album reached the top 10 on the billboard 100 albums in 1969, it was viewed as groundbreaking when it was released but the critics didn’t like it. It was the same with Zeppelin II, the critics didn’t like it but it went number 1 . In September 1970, the band dethroned the Beatles as they were voted the the biggest band in the world. There’s a video of a newsreel about it here on UA-cam . This whole concert is phenomenal and showcases just how insane the young and hungry Zeppelin were in the early years .
Interesting! I knew II was the one that really blew up but it’s good to know people weren’t stupid when it comes to the first lol
In England the first album got to number 6, with hardly any fanfare/publicity and no singles released.
This concert took place on Jimmy’s birthday and his Mom gave him the sweater he was wearing
It’s so nice to hear so much about Jimmy’s guitars. I’m enjoying your channel.
Is that true or was it joke? 😆He's wearing a sweater? with stage lighting, no wonder his soul is screaming for help!
@@yinoveryang4246100% truth!!!
Blown away when 1 came out. Etc John Mayer made me happy
Aren't they absolutely magical? Try The Song Remains The Same/The Rain Song live 1973 at MSG!!
Yes ma’am!
@@rwesleyslaven absolute perfection. New subscriber. Love videos so far.
First two albums were 1969…..Zep I in January, and Zep II in October. And this was about four and a half months after Woodstock…..on Jimmy’s birthday…January 9th 1970. It was the following spring that Robert and Jimmy went on retreat at Bron-Y-Aur in Wales with their significant others and began their work on Zep III.
I’ve been a Zep fan for nearly 50 years now but I very much enjoy your information during these videos. I’m learning something new every time.
Me too, glad you’re here to join!
@@rwesleyslaven they are magnificent!!
another sub, thanks for doing Led Zepplin, lets see your channel grow..
We’re getting there!
The whole DVD is incredible
Love this performance!
Its excellent
No comment on that awesome sweater vest ? That tone by Jimmy is insane.
Almost total improvisation in this one!
From the moment I heard "Stairway To Heaven" 48 years ago, I was "done." In 1977 in NYC I had the privilege of seeing them twice in one week!!! I was just "gaga" and Robert Plant was my teenage fantasy! I had a HUGE poster over my bed featuring Robert. I am the the ultimate Zeppelin fan, to the point of obsession!!! I have done "the Zep-A-Thon" more than once. Look for their Kennedy Center Honors show, it is impressive!!! Their symbols are my next and last tattoo! Love your reaction!!!
I have one more suggestion
Check out bring it on home same concert Royal Albert hall 1970
Oh yes sir that’s one of my favorite songs of theirs
1) Those 50s and early 60s Les Paul Standards were much lighter than the Customs of the time and all LPs today. You'd be surprised. One reason they are coveted by players, not just collectors.
2) This is a Sonny Dixon song. It's been covered countless times, but everyone should listen to the Dixon original. Very raw and simple, but not that far off from the Zep arrangement. That little half-step rise in the turnaround is all Zep, though.
3) One of the coolest things you can do if you're a guitarist and music fan is to listen to every live performance you can and hear the progression of Pagey's playing. You can really hear his influences early on. You can hear licks and phrasing and sensibility directly from rockabilly heroes like Scotty Moore (Elvis) and Cliff Gallup (Gene Vincent). Those little quiet, sweet major scale, vibrato-laced licks from BB King. The riff-writing prowess of guys like Jimmy Rogers (Muddy Waters) and Hubert Sumlin (Howlin' Wolf). His got that reckless abandon of Buddy Guy. You can hear the phrasing of Elmore James, with and without the slide. Not to mention his affinity for British and Irish folk voicings on the axe. It's all there and it's pretty cool to hear all those licks get absorbed and turned into something entirely new, especially when he started adding in the African, Middle Eastern, and Indian influences.
Great analysis ..very refreshing
Glad you liked it!
Great reaction Wes!
Glad you enjoyed it!
That’s the guitar Page had recently bought from Joe Walsh! Rock legends
Affectionately referred to as #1
Led Zeppelin was universally despised by the critics. Especially in America. Rolling Stone notoriously ripped on them in the 70s.
It was the people who loved Zeppelin and bought their albums and sold out their concerts. In 1970 they became the #1 band - knocking off the Beatles for the first time.
It was funny because the critics could not figure out why people loved this group when they hated them. It was interesting that the critics were not that way with groups similar to them like Pink Floyd, ect
You personally feel 3 is one you like the best. I liked them all and don't think I had a favorite. I was a teen in the mid 70s and had all their albums. I listened to them all the time. I would just grab an album and put it on because whichever one it was I would love listening to it.
I wished I could have seen them in concert but, I lived in a small city about an hour and half from Chicago and getting tickets there was impossible.
It's funny because I really did not know what they looked like too much. They were never on tv and all we had was the whatever picture that was on the album.
So you sort of knew who played what and kinda what they looked like. There was no Mtv. So we loved the music for the music and that was it.
But, at every party around in 74, 75 Stairway was always playing. It was like the sound track to my high school years.
Wow, thanks for this comment. Super interesting to hear this perspective.
Just so good!!!Jimmy looking cool as hell with guitar slung low 🤘
Their first album was pretty easy because it is basically the same album as The New Yardbirds with only a couple of different songs.
Are there any recordings of the new yardbirds playing those tunes?
PS love your enthusiasm
Rock on 🤘
GREAT! You’ve cut back on the interruptions of the flow. Good on ya! New sub! 👍
Thanks for the sub!
This was fun. I've been a Zeppelin fan since about 10 years after they hit the scene. Learned a few things watching this, too. Subscriber #150.
YOU ARE THE MAN. I’m having a blast lol
They had 1 year of touring at this point
It’s hard for me to picture a time where nobody knew them
wesley..DON'T EVER PAUSE DURING A SOLO!!!!!!!!!!!! I COULD QUIT YOU!
IM GETTINF BETTER I PROMISE
Cant tell if you like this performance or dont. No mention of the playing the singing the energy.
Oh it’s awesome. Just taking it all in, I’m usually vocal if I don’t like something lol
Hi Wesley,just found your channel.I'm always happy to find people who like to react to rock and blues music.
Well,i have a few suggestions for you:
1st,because i see you react a lot to Led Zeppelin so i suggest you react to their masterpiece "Since i've been loving you".Probably you've heard it already but if haven't it's a must!
2nd,from almost the same era is Rory Gallagher's "What in the world".
3rd,from our time,i suppose you know him already but if you don't,you should defenetely react to Joe Bonamassa.Imo he is the best blues quitar player right now.He started his career very young,playing on stage with BB King when he was only 12 years old!!!
And 4rth,the artist that i mostly would like you to react is blues singer and writer Beth Hart.Many people say that she is Janis Joplin of our time and if you ask me she is better than Janis!She also made 3 albums with Joe Boanamassa so if you like you can react to both of them at the same video.They are both famous for their amazing live performances and two songs they did together and are great for reaction are "I love you more than you'll ever know" live in Amsterdam (cover from Blood Sweat & Tears)and "I'd rather go blind" live in Amsterdam(cover from Etta James.
The best songs of Beth when she is alone to react are:"Caught out in the rain" live at Albert Royal Hall 2018(she wrote it),2nd is "A change is gonna come"(cover from Sam Cook song),and the 3rd one that is the best and most shocking(specifically this performance),is "Am i the one" live at Paradiso Amsterdam 2004.It' letarly jaw dropping.She wrote this when she was just 17 years old and i hope this will be the first one to react from her because it's always funny to see how people are shocked by her vocals and personality when they don't know her at all.😁
Well,that would be all.
Thank you very much.
P.S. My apologies for long comment and since i'm not English speaker,my bad English too.
Take care.
I appreciate the comment! I’ll have to work my way towards all of those in the future
Do you want possibly one of the best blues pieces ever recorded? Then check out the nine minutes of absolute perfection of Rory Gallagher performing "What in the World?" On the BBC Sessions. He captures the essence of the blues in both his voice and guitar. Stunning performance.
I’ll take a peek at it!
I love this song! Hey, could you check out Walter Trout live at the Paradiso, "reason I'm gone"? I've never seen a reaction and it's about the most incredible blues jam ever. Thanks for considering!
I'll check it out!
I think that is No 1, which is what he called his favorite Les Paul, but he has another one just like it called No 2. I think he got No 1 from Joe Walsh. Walsh had some work done by a guy in Chicago, and he didn’t like the result, but Jimmy did.
Do you happen to know what year this one is?
@@rwesleyslaven I think it’s a 1959.
@@anitapaulus937 that’s what I thought. The holy grail
@@rwesleyslaven ua-cam.com/video/MmURCWbnKUo/v-deo.html&feature=share
These musicians were only in their early 20s at that time.
You should look up the Rolling Stone magazine critique of Zeppelin I. They were panned and dismissed. They compared Plant to Rod Stewart, Bonham hit the drums too hard and yes they acknowledged Jimmy Page s guitar work.
They just don't make 'em like that anymore...
It's a reaction video. It's fine to stop and react. Anyone who just wants to listen to LZ should just watch a video of the concert.
Not original, but (like always) they made it their own. And the word you were looking for is "sublime." Strangely, I hated them when they first hit the airwaves. Plant's voice was too high for me, and Bonzo's drumming always seemed a half-beat behind (drove me crazy).
Someone tried to argue that they stole this song, which seems a bit overkill considering the Blind Willie song doesn’t seem very similar with the exception of the lyrics
@@rwesleyslaven I prefer the word "borrowed."
January. Jimmy Page s Birthday
Ridiculous.. What else can be said