Absolutely loved your reaction. It's bloody fantastic to see someone so young react so positively to music they've never experienced. You young man have opened the floodgates.
The live version is not as good. Their other power hits are Whole Lotta Love and Babe I'm Gonna Leave you. There is a double meaning here. She is special enough to buy a stairway to Heaven. However another theory is she has od'ed and is dying. Your head is humming and it won't go. The piper's calling you to join him. That is the grim reaper or the PIED piper of Hamlin who lead all the rats to their death. The piper is playing the flute in the background which is really a synthesizer. Robert Plant is the best singer of the 70s. Jimmy page is best guitarist and producer.
Led Zeppelin is god-tier. Everyone in the band was phenomenal, from the riff-king Jimmy Page, golden rock god Robert Plant, John Paul Jones, the secret weapon who glues everything together, and of course, the Hammer of the Gods, the sadly departed John Bonham, who, even forty years after his passing, is routinely cited as the greatest rock drummer of all time.
Led Zeppelin is one of the greatest rock bands of all times and yes they are from England. This song was off of their 4th album and was never released as a single but is the most played song ever on fm radio. It’s meaning could be taken as a metaphor for how to live: don’t try to buy your way into heaven, make your choices, follow your own path, don’t just follow “the piper”. They have many other great songs: whole lotta love, dazed and confused, black dog, rock and roll, battle of evermore, misty mountain hop, going to California, immigrant song, Kashmir, all of my love, to name a few!
Now you know why us “oldies” (still young at heart Darling) say the music we listened to was the best. Rock music transports your soul. Do yourself a favour and watch the band perform this song live at Madison Square Garden. Robert Plant has the most gorgeous head of hair, and with the light like a halo around it he could be walking to heaven himself. Jimmy Page the lead guitarist does the most epic solo, twice as long as the studio version. It’s amazing!
Watching you react to what my generation considers normal rock music is quite entertaining and seeing you discover and like the classics is pretty cool
“Stairway to Heaven” brings to our attention the hard truth that true happiness in life derives not from accumulating material possessions. The song tells a story of a woman who made so much money only to realize, in the end, that her life was meaningless even with all her wealth, and she won’t make it to heaven.
I was a young teen when this came out. As a Christian, who did no drugs, I believed this song meant to be true to yourself…..to be a rock and not to roll. To be strong in what you believed and never be moved.
Thank you for not stopping the song. There is nothng more irritatingto me when others do it. I have no problem if you talk over it. Great vid. I give it a 👍👍 up!
It's remarkable watching the reactions of young people when hearing the music I grew up with for the first time. Makes me think people will still love it in 100 years. The Led Zeppelin IV album is fantastic, all great tracks. If you like music that takes you on a journey, little different, try Billy Joel's Scenes From an Italian Restaurant.
Pedant alert.. It's not called Led Zeppelin IV Nor is it called the 4 symbols album Those symbols are the title. Though I am 100 sure you knew that.. 🤣🤣
@@garethfarman9540 You're funny. Here's what wikipedia has to say. "The untitled fourth studio album by the English rock band Led Zeppelin, commonly known as Led Zeppelin IV . . ." It's like the artist formerly known as Prince situation. You have to call it something. And it's a great album.
This really warms my heart. Thanks for spending 8 minutes giving 100% audio attention to this classic. It's a different way of consuming music, isn't it?
Greetings from Scotland my friend. Welcome into the hypnotic, mesmerizing world of Led Zeppelin. There is no escape. Next, please react to Kashmir......( studio version ! ).
I am a 53 year old woman from Windsor, Ontario Canada. Found you on here yesterday reacting to Bohemian Rhapsody (Loved it) and decided to Subscribe. Watching your reaction to this today put a smile on my face, thank you, thank you, thank you!
I'm definitely from the "turn it down" generation. When this was first released my mates and I all had great stereo systems in our bedrooms. An English amp along with Tannoy Gold speakers, stroboscopic turntable with the latest greatest stylus, we'd wear out the LP playing this time and again at volume. Amazing. I listened along with you, in headphones. I just long for the Hi-Fidelity air movement that you could feel in your body.... Amazing, along with countless tracks too many to mention, We was lucky 😎
Contrary to popular belief great music does not need to be played at ear-bleeding volume to be fully appreciated. You were young and felt you needed to express your individuality not knowing your behaviour was very predictable lol...
When I had my musical awakening as a young boy of about 14/15 I got handed a bunch of LP’s(records) by a Frank a friend of the family who was an ex Hells Angel. I still clearly remember him saying “take these, look after them and play them as I did..loudly..give yourself an education”. I took them home , hooked up my little record player and put on my headphones and sat there on my bed reading the album sleeve notes trying to find out as much as possible about this band who are filling my ears with this audio amber..and then I came to Stairway To Heaven..I’ll admit now and I’m not ashamed to say it but I cried tears of joy. I’d been awakened. The joy of discovering this new band (to me) was the start of a life long journey all of which was started off by a Hells Angel. Frank is no longer with us . He climbed his stairway to heaven a few years back but I’m eternally grateful.
After i watched your reaction to Bohemian Rhapsody for the first time , i thought to myself , there's no way he never heard Stairway To Heaven also , you definitely surprised me today. Some information regarding Led Zeppelin :- Led Zeppelin were an English rock band formed in 1968 , it consists of the following members :- Robert Plant - Vocals Jimmy Paige - Guitar John Paul Jones - Bass and Keyboards John Bonham - Drums This song's from an untitled album , written by Jimmy Paige , released in 1971 and is considered to be one of the most influential and iconic rock song of all time , along with Bohemian Rhapsody of course. If you want to hear more of them , definitely try :- Dazed And Confused , Kashmir , Immigrant Song , Whole Lotta Love or Black Dog. Also a little fact , Led Zeppelin also performed at Live Aid , and while Queen's performance is considered to be one of their greatest , Led Zeppelin's performance was quite the opposite , i still enjoyed it nonetheless Looking forward to your reactions to both of these legendary bands :-)
Love to see the younger generation discovering the old (and best) music. Don’t forget this was around the time of Woodstock and many of the kids listening were “high”. Not that I’m suggesting this - but made the music even more phenomenal.
"I got woken up right when the beat came in" Yeah, John Bonham had a habit of waking you up (and the entire village in Redditch, England, where he grew up) with his epic drumming! If you like shorter songs, try Communication Breakdown, Immigrant Song, or Black Dog next. If you want some longer songs, try Dazed and Confused, Kashmir, No Quarter, In My Time of Dying or Achilles Last Stand, they are all awesome!
I was 21 when this was released in 1971. I've only listened to it about 3,264 times over the intervening 51 years. I STILL get a kick out of the song and over the last two or three years watching others on UA-cam discover what MIGHT be the greatest rock song ever. Four guys and a WALL of sound. The Heart live version (NOT the HD version -- it's butchered) in front of the three surviving members of the band back in 2012 in Washington D.C. will make you laugh and cry. It's a big winner. Great reaction!
Lots of helpful comments about the music, the era, etc. I'll just add that I was a radio DJ when this song was popular. And in those days we actually had to play records... A track this long really had to be confined to the evening or late night, when you would be alone in the station. So this type of long track had a very practical use... You could put it on and get to the toilet and back... with time for some substance abuse along the way... Seems like a million years ago. This brought back fond memories.
Wasn't I lucky to grow up listening to all these wonderful groups!!! Queen, led Zep, Pink floyd etc... Real music that meant something, with musicians out of this world, with real talent, real voices and pure music!! Being able to see all of them in concert was the best experience ever. They were even better Live. Unreal!!!!
Led Zeppelin are seriously GOAT. Stairway To Heaven Live at MSG 1973 is going to blow your mind. This is a deep rabbit hole and I really hope to watch you react to more. They are the great grandaddies of hard rock and heavy metal. World class musicianship and artistry here.
led zep are an amazing band and this song is so iconic. two more iconic bands i suggest is pink floyd comfertably numb live pulse concert, and dire straits sultans of swing alchemy live. with all of these bands from the 1970s there live performances are always better than the studio versions. great reaction
John Paul Jones played recorders on this track, not flute. During the Peter Gabriel era of Genesis, he played flute. My personal favourite flute solo is on Firth of Fifth from 1973.
Me too. It's good to see Joel learning about classica bands. I like the way he deliberately avoids listening in advance, so we see his genuine reaction.
True, Hearts version is great, but don't forget there is a great live version from Led Zeppelin as well. Heart's is a great tribute but Led Zeppelin's is still the definitive version. I've seen both Led Zeppelin and Heart live and both are fantastic.
Seeing your reaction reminds me of exactly how I felt listening to this and discovering Zeppelin 50 years ago . There is so much amazing music for you to discover from the last 6 decades . One video to watch has to be by Pink Floyd . Comfortably Numb Live Pulse Tour which will blow your mind when you see it . The musical talent in bands like Led Zeppelin , Queen , Pink Floyd and many more is unbelievable . One tip the live versions are usually the best .
That great guitar was played by Jimmy Page and if you want to hear the amazing drumming that John Bonham does try Kashmir. The great vocals is all Robert Plant.
@@jillhobson6128 I’m sure he still does. One does not fall out of love with Lord of the Rings. And I’m sure it’s all the books not just one of them. Although I think Fellowship is my personal favourite of the book.
The flute in the first part is actually a recorder. Led Zeppelin is the band. The song was composed by the guitarist Jimmy Page and vocalist Robert Plant whilst they were staying in a cottage in Wales in 1970. They had either just finished their American tour or were taking a break during it. It is said that they only had an acoustic guitar and recorder with them, so composed the song using them, which is why they are used in the introduction, though how true that is, is open to question.
He may not know what a recorder is so a quick explanation, while a flute is metal and held out to the side of the player's mouth, a recorder is wooden or plastic and is held more like a clarinet. It has a more wooden, natural sound. There are two or three of them in the intro to this song.
I thought it was played on a melotron- it certainly was live but not sure of the studio recording. Probably a pedantic point as a melotron only used short taped samples anyway.
You were clearly blown away and if you intend to pursue this journey please may I suggest you do so in chronological order to get at feel for how this amazing band developed. Plenty more to come!
Led Zeppelin were the first band I ever saw live, back in 1971 - Led Zeppelin IV, the album this song is on had just been released and I've loved them ever since. the best rock band ever
I was born in 89' so unfortuntely didn't have the experience of growing up to rock and roll at it's peak but Led Zeppelin is by far one of my favourite bands. Definitely was brought up in the wrong era 😌
Zeppelin has like 80 songs and all 80 are fucking amazing. Pretty much the only catalogue of music I can genuinely say that about with actual conviction.
There are many of us who are old enough to remember when this first came out and are blown away by it just as much now as then. It is great to see that young people today are just as impressed now as we were. I love your reaction particularly to Jimmy Page's solo, keep up the good work. For something a little heavier all through try "Whole Lotta Love".
I saw Led Zeppelin live in concert in 1969 and 1970- the song Dazed and Confused was just electrifying in person. Suggestions - Dazed and Confused, The Ocean, Black Dog, Cashmere - Watch any of the lives songs from the 1973 concert in Madison Square Garden - especially "Since I've Been Lovin' You"
It’s the BEST guitar solo ever. Jimmy Page perfectly interlaces each note of his solo with the Am-G-F -G chords. No other solo can hold a candle to it.
There are a lot of theories behind the meaning of Stairway, but the one I buy in to is it’s one of a spiritual journey, giving yourself over two greater meaning, and understanding both your skills and flaws and those of the people around you in order to create perfection, in essence Heaven on Earth. That is just a number of one potential theories, however I would say to anybody, like any art, the meaning behind it is the one you find, if the song represents something to then that is its purpose .
Got to listen to Kashmir and When the Levee Breaks next! Also, Robert Plant was a big Lord of the Rings fan, whose influence can be seen in some of his lyrics.
"All that glitters is gold" is another one of Robert Plant's paraphrased lines plucked from Tolkien. Lines from The Lord of the Rings appear in a few Led Zeppelin songs. Stairway to Heaven is the cherry on the cake of Led Zeppelin IV. Such an unusual opening with the solo guitar and harmonised recorders giving it a slightly medieval feel. The tempo also constantly increases throughout the song, really driving it forwards to the Jimmy Page solo.
Originally, the phrase "All that glisters is not gold" is said by Portia in Shakespeare's 'Merchant of Venice'....over the years it has been changed to 'glitters' and used by many, including I guess, Tolkien.
THIS IS THE GREATEST ROCK ANTHEM/SONG OF ALL TIME!! about the lyrics AND as we wind on down the road, our shadows taller than our souls, there walks a lady we all know, who shines bright light and wants to show, how everything still turns to gold, and if you listen very hard, the truth will come to you at last, when one is all, and all is one, to be a rock, and NOT to roll, ....The lady, finds salvation, finds the true light to heaven. And its still ALL GOLD! When you give up your materialistic ways!
@@robertcombs4406 yh, but how many people have even heard it here do you reckon? Hopefully Joel checks it out because that song is probably one of the best sounding rock songs ive ever heard and it's not even one of their famous tracks!
When you said "Let me know if there's anything else from Led Zeppelin..." I knew I had to stick around and watch this unfold, so I subscribed. Thoroughly enjoyed watching your reaction and am looking forward to more. 🌠
So lovely seeing a young person discover one of the best rock songs of all time. Are there any other Led Zeppelin songs? Hell yes. Maybe this is the start of a voyage of discovery…. Forget the banal music we are subjected to today and find the brilliance of past (and present) music. Good luck.
Good morning! Now that you've seen the original, you MUST watch Heart performing "Stairway to Heaven" at the Kennedy center honors. They performed it honoring Led Zeppelin, & seeing Robert Plant get a bit teary, & how excited Jimmy Page was is awesome. Ann Wilson has an incredible voice, and then the late John Bonham's son plays the drums (his dad had been the drummer, but died by suffocating on his vomit). His Dad always wore a bowler hat, & so seeing Jason in a bowler hat taking his Dad's place on drums is really special.
Led Zeppelin were the biggest musical attraction to hit the USA throughout the entire 1970s. Biggest band in the world. They had a number one album in 1970 and a number one album in 1979, with other number one albums in between throughout. Broke all concert attendance records through the decade as well. They were English, but were America's favourite band by far. Cheers.
You might like to check out the cover done by Heart in tribute to Led Zep when they were inducted into the Hall of Fame 2012. Surviving members of Led Zep were in the audience and it brought them to tears. Epic. Also the Obamas rocking out.
This simply is the best rock anthem ever recorded, and is constantly voted so. again one from the 3 british bands who gave the world heavy rock Sabbath, Zepplin and Deep purple
Wasn’t sure if you’d be posting today after your ‘challenge’. Glad to see you’re ok. I thought a summing up of your experience would have been forthcoming but this reaction was a pretty good second best!
Hi my friend i live in Wales uk. Some yrs ago i went to a Ledzeplin concert i was about 40 ft from the stage in front they played stairway to heaven, they were playing through 16 ,000 watts of sound oh bro i have never forgotten that gig, you must play whole lotta love, your hair will stand on end,😊
And you run, and you run to catch up with the sun but it's sinking Racing around to come up behind you again The sun is the same in a relative way but you're older Shorter of breath and one day closer to death...had my first existential crisis after hearing that song ... good times XD
Led Zepplin could shatter glass at 30 paces from the stage.Saw them in New Zealand in 1972..65,ooo turned up.A population of 3million at the time.My ears rang for three days..
John Paul Jones was playing the intro on a recorder, not a flute. The Jimmy Page solo is immortal and " forbidden" to play in guitar stores. John Bonhams timely entrance into the song midway is phenom! Robert Plants voice exudes the passion at the end. Led Zeppelin is without equal.
This and Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen are routinely cited as two of the greatest rock songs in history. You should also look at Led Zeppelin's mangus opus, Kashmir.
Brilliant song and I believe the band were British - again! 🙂. They started in the late 60's and had an influence on bands that followed during that generation. This to me was their most epic song. I was more into Queen and David Bowie in the 70's. For vocal talent you should also check out George Michael. Brilliant videos - thank you.
I feel really old when someone tells me they’ve never heard Led Zeppelin…. 8 minutes long… yeh, maybe we had longer attention spans back in the day…. Or more time….? There’s quite few even longer- inna Gadda DaVida(sp?) was memorable, and the first track of Hot August Night.
I loved watching your reaction to Led Zeppelin, Stairway To Heaven! It reminded me of introducing my grandsons to “my kind of music”. This song has had me since I first heard it as a teenager. I still get goosebumps and can’t sit still when it’s played. Very few songs can come close to the sounds, feelings, expert arrangement, complex style and lyrics, that this songs delivers.
Also really recommend Jimi hendrix since you're getting into classic rock. Songs like Little wing, All along the watch tower (originally written by Bob dylan if you ever wanted to check out the original) Voodoo child, if 6 was 9 SOO many good songs and that guy could melt your brain with his guitar solos. :D
Jacob Preston. I couldn't agree more. Jimi Hendrix was a guitar genius. I wonder if you've seen Stevie Ray Vaughan playing Voodoo Child. Jimi was a hero of his and SRV is another of the guitar greats.
This is next to "You've Lost That Loving Feeling" by The Righteous Brothers the most frequently played Song in the History of Radio. Believe it or not alot of folks (including myself" have had their First Interracial Slow Dance.
'' She's buying a stairway to heaven'' is a reference to drug use. Brilliant band from my area and were often seen around our local pubs in the late 70s. Jon Bonham the drummer is buried just a couple of miles from me, and people visit from all over the world leaving coins and drumsticks on his grave. Robert Plant, who now lives in Wales took my daughter and her friend out to dinner about five years ago, he is the nicest man ever, and they ended the evening on the beach watching the sun go down. Apparently the song is the most requested song on British radio.
No it isn't, lol. It's about greed and materialism vs spirituality, nature and personal growth. Good grief! It seems every rock song has an urban myth about it being all about drugs... :)
Its typical of this type of music to change tempo and sound as its like acts in a play. I think this helps with the length as its like listening to a different song one after the other , If something is kept interesting it can hold attention. Pink Floyds music does this you should try "Wish you were here" or "High Hopes". Or peter Gabriel "Sledgehammer", Lyrically some think it relates to drugs or some think its about believing accumulating wealth and material things to enter heaven (some ancient civilisations believed this). I find it interesting that there are things you may not have heard, this makes sense a person hasnt seen or heard everything and there are cultural differences which make us all unaware of some things I still discover things Ive never heard of all the time its what make life interesting.
Such a beautiful song that promises more as it goes on, and boy does it deliver. If you want more Led Zeppelin, you'll have probably heard "Immigrant Song" without knowing where is was from. If you're into The Lords of The Rings then "Battle for Evermore" is a must
Led Zeppelin are part of what is known as "The Unholy Trinity" 3 British bands that changed music in the 1970's Led Zeppelin Black Sabbath Deep Purple Do yourself a favour listen and feast on true Legends. You will find that Rock/Metal has long intro's on most songs.
The live version with Heart at the Kennedy Center doing this song as a tribute to the guys who are there is phenomenal and a must see. One of the all time groups and song of all times. They are from England. Whole Lotta Love a must hear also from Led Zeppelin.
I told you.... UK music is the best... Now, discover the best o e for me : Pink Floyd. Led Zeppelin have so many big tracks, awesome, really. Love from France 🇫🇷😘
This is amazing!! Your reaction had me smiling so muchhhh!! You should check out Jeff Buckley - Grace, if you don’t already know it:-) I think you’d like it 🌸
watching his reaction to the start of the guitar solo is like watching realize the world is bigger than they are
Absolutely loved your reaction. It's bloody fantastic to see someone so young react so positively to music they've never experienced. You young man have opened the floodgates.
I absolutely agree.
He certainly has, proper music, classics that will last forever.
Defo thumbs up 👍 to that ...you said it I was born in the 70s n lookin young nz reaction today puts smile on my face...appreciation for real music 🎶
The live version is not as good. Their other power hits are Whole Lotta Love and Babe I'm Gonna Leave you. There is a double meaning here. She is special enough to buy a stairway to Heaven. However another theory is she has od'ed and is dying. Your head is humming and it won't go. The piper's calling you to join him. That is the grim reaper or the PIED piper of Hamlin who lead all the rats to their death. The piper is playing the flute in the background which is really a synthesizer. Robert Plant is the best singer of the 70s. Jimmy page is best guitarist and producer.
Led Zeppelin is god-tier. Everyone in the band was phenomenal, from the riff-king Jimmy Page, golden rock god Robert Plant, John Paul Jones, the secret weapon who glues everything together, and of course, the Hammer of the Gods, the sadly departed John Bonham, who, even forty years after his passing, is routinely cited as the greatest rock drummer of all time.
Yep and Jason is good too....must run in the family.
Joel UA-cam video he is the most famous person ever
Yeah...Hammer of the Gods
Led Zeppelin is one of the greatest rock bands of all times and yes they are from England. This song was off of their 4th album and was never released as a single but is the most played song ever on fm radio. It’s meaning could be taken as a metaphor for how to live: don’t try to buy your way into heaven, make your choices, follow your own path, don’t just follow “the piper”. They have many other great songs: whole lotta love, dazed and confused, black dog, rock and roll, battle of evermore, misty mountain hop, going to California, immigrant song, Kashmir, all of my love, to name a few!
Legendary
One of the greatest songs ever recorded, from the greatest rock band ever! Period!
Period
This is not a song. It's an Anthem.
Simply put it is the greatest rock anthem of all time.
1970s music....the best decade ever !!!
Seeing someone hear this song for the first time is pure joy..it’s magic …Led Zeppelin is the greatest band of all time
I know every single word and note for almost 40 years and I wish I could listen to this fantastic song for the first time again 😊😊
You heard the best song ever written,it doesn't get any better than that
Now you know why us “oldies” (still young at heart Darling) say the music we listened to was the best. Rock music transports your soul. Do yourself a favour and watch the band perform this song live at Madison Square Garden. Robert Plant has the most gorgeous head of hair, and with the light like a halo around it he could be walking to heaven himself. Jimmy Page the lead guitarist does the most epic solo, twice as long as the studio version. It’s amazing!
Thank you for the tip, I'm going to listen now.
I wish I'd seen Zeppelin live. I did get to see Robert Plant a few years ago at Wolverhampton Civic - he's still got it! :)
Yes their live performances are unequalled!
@@trevorjackson4157 Live they are magnificent!
@@juliemanarin4127 yes, sorry to say, I missed them. Thank goodness for UA-cam.
"So...maybe it'll be rock & roll?" is the greatest understatement ever uttered in the history of mankind.
That's not an understatement. He didn't hear it yet. It's an assumption.
@@reflect916he must live under a rock everyone heard this song
@@Izzy11315 True. STH is the greatest song that was ever created, in my opinion. Everyone should know it.
Watching you react to what my generation considers normal rock music is quite entertaining and seeing you discover and like the classics is pretty cool
“Stairway to Heaven” brings to our attention the hard truth that true happiness in life derives not from accumulating material possessions. The song tells a story of a woman who made so much money only to realize, in the end, that her life was meaningless even with all her wealth, and she won’t make it to heaven.
I was a young teen when this came out. As a Christian, who did no drugs, I believed this song meant to be true to yourself…..to be a rock and not to roll. To be strong in what you believed and never be moved.
I took heaven as a feeling, nirvana, which the woman found had no real purchase.
Thank you for not stopping the song. There is nothng more irritatingto me when others do it. I have no problem if you talk over it. Great vid. I give it a 👍👍 up!
Welcome to the world of real music.
What isn't real musik ?
Thank fuck
It's remarkable watching the reactions of young people when hearing the music I grew up with for the first time. Makes me think people will still love it in 100 years. The Led Zeppelin IV album is fantastic, all great tracks. If you like music that takes you on a journey, little different, try Billy Joel's Scenes From an Italian Restaurant.
Pedant alert..
It's not called Led Zeppelin IV
Nor is it called the 4 symbols album
Those symbols are the title. Though I am 100 sure you knew that.. 🤣🤣
If it's good their is always someone on the next generation that will find it
@@garethfarman9540 You're funny. Here's what wikipedia has to say. "The untitled fourth studio album by the English rock band Led Zeppelin, commonly known as Led Zeppelin IV . . ." It's like the artist formerly known as Prince situation. You have to call it something. And it's a great album.
This really warms my heart. Thanks for spending 8 minutes giving 100% audio attention to this classic. It's a different way of consuming music, isn't it?
Love your face when it really hit you. Still get chills listening after 50 years!
Greetings from Scotland my friend. Welcome into the hypnotic, mesmerizing world of Led Zeppelin. There is
no escape. Next, please react to Kashmir......( studio version ! ).
I am a 53 year old woman from Windsor, Ontario Canada. Found you on here yesterday reacting to Bohemian Rhapsody (Loved it) and decided to Subscribe. Watching your reaction to this today put a smile on my face, thank you, thank you, thank you!
I'm definitely from the "turn it down" generation. When this was first released my mates and I all had great stereo systems in our bedrooms. An English amp along with Tannoy Gold speakers, stroboscopic turntable with the latest greatest stylus, we'd wear out the LP playing this time and again at volume. Amazing. I listened along with you, in headphones. I just long for the Hi-Fidelity air movement that you could feel in your body.... Amazing, along with countless tracks too many to mention, We was lucky 😎
I'm from the turn it down generation too, but I had to nip upstairs for my headphones, and most importantly, turn it up to 11!
I'm 62...and yes we were lucky!!
@@trevorjackson4157 Very much the same but I have to turn it up for different reasons these days 🤣
@@davidwebley6186 yeah, because we turned it up so loud back! 🤣☮❤
Contrary to popular belief great music does not need to be played at ear-bleeding volume to be fully appreciated. You were young and felt you needed to express your individuality not knowing your behaviour was very predictable lol...
This song was played at every high school dance in the 70s.
The greatest song ever written
A rock masterpiece without equal.
When I had my musical awakening as a young boy of about 14/15 I got handed a bunch of LP’s(records) by a Frank a friend of the family who was an ex Hells Angel. I still clearly remember him saying “take these, look after them and play them as I did..loudly..give yourself an education”. I took them home , hooked up my little record player and put on my headphones and sat there on my bed reading the album sleeve notes trying to find out as much as possible about this band who are filling my ears with this audio amber..and then I came to Stairway To Heaven..I’ll admit now and I’m not ashamed to say it but I cried tears of joy. I’d been awakened. The joy of discovering this new band (to me) was the start of a life long journey all of which was started off by a Hells Angel. Frank is no longer with us . He climbed his stairway to heaven a few years back but I’m eternally grateful.
That's great!....well done Frank.
After i watched your reaction to Bohemian Rhapsody for the first time , i thought to myself , there's no way he never heard Stairway To Heaven also , you definitely surprised me today.
Some information regarding Led Zeppelin :-
Led Zeppelin were an English rock band formed in 1968 , it consists of the following members :-
Robert Plant - Vocals
Jimmy Paige - Guitar
John Paul Jones - Bass and Keyboards
John Bonham - Drums
This song's from an untitled album , written by Jimmy Paige , released in 1971 and is considered to be one of the most influential and iconic rock song of all time , along with Bohemian Rhapsody of course.
If you want to hear more of them , definitely try :- Dazed And Confused , Kashmir , Immigrant Song , Whole Lotta Love or Black Dog.
Also a little fact , Led Zeppelin also performed at Live Aid , and while Queen's performance is considered to be one of their greatest , Led Zeppelin's performance was quite the opposite , i still enjoyed it nonetheless
Looking forward to your reactions to both of these legendary bands :-)
John Bonham
@@79BlackRose oops , corrected
I can tell you - as someone who was at Live Aid and saw Zep reunite that night in person - I wouldn't trade that experience for anything.
Just to add a bit to this trove of knowledge. Heart did a wonderful live tribute to Led Zeppelin with the original (RIP) drummer’s son. Tears flowed.
Love to see the younger generation discovering the old (and best) music. Don’t forget this was around the time of Woodstock and many of the kids listening were “high”. Not that I’m suggesting this - but made the music even more phenomenal.
"I got woken up right when the beat came in" Yeah, John Bonham had a habit of waking you up (and the entire village in Redditch, England, where he grew up) with his epic drumming! If you like shorter songs, try Communication Breakdown, Immigrant Song, or Black Dog next. If you want some longer songs, try Dazed and Confused, Kashmir, No Quarter, In My Time of Dying or Achilles Last Stand, they are all awesome!
As soon as I hit 18 in 1982 the John Bonham 3 Rings/Boromean Circles went on my right forearm as a tattoo.
I was 21 when this was released in 1971. I've only listened to it about 3,264 times over the intervening 51 years. I STILL get a kick out of the song and over the last two or three years watching others on UA-cam discover what MIGHT be the greatest rock song ever. Four guys and a WALL of sound. The Heart live version (NOT the HD version -- it's butchered) in front of the three surviving members of the band back in 2012 in Washington D.C. will make you laugh and cry. It's a big winner. Great reaction!
The greatest band of all time, for all time.
Lots of helpful comments about the music, the era, etc. I'll just add that I was a radio DJ when this song was popular. And in those days we actually had to play records... A track this long really had to be confined to the evening or late night, when you would be alone in the station. So this type of long track had a very practical use... You could put it on and get to the toilet and back... with time for some substance abuse along the way... Seems like a million years ago. This brought back fond memories.
So happy you’re giving Led Zeppelin a go, they have some amazing tracks.
Wasn't I lucky to grow up listening to all these wonderful groups!!! Queen, led Zep, Pink floyd etc... Real music that meant something, with musicians out of this world, with real talent, real voices and pure music!! Being able to see all of them in concert was the best experience ever. They were even better Live. Unreal!!!!
Led Zeppelin are seriously GOAT. Stairway To Heaven Live at MSG 1973 is going to blow your mind. This is a deep rabbit hole and I really hope to watch you react to more. They are the great grandaddies of hard rock and heavy metal. World class musicianship and artistry here.
led zep are an amazing band and this song is so iconic. two more iconic bands i suggest is pink floyd comfertably numb live pulse concert, and dire straits sultans of swing alchemy live. with all of these bands from the 1970s there live performances are always better than the studio versions. great reaction
I'm sick of Pulse.
Delicate Sound of Thunder is a far superior version.
You might like to check out Jethro Tull that had flute in a lot of the songs. As other's mentioned ELO and Pink Floyd are good choices.
Dude that was not a flute in the song...🤨
John Paul Jones played recorders on this track, not flute. During the Peter Gabriel era of Genesis, he played flute. My personal favourite flute solo is on Firth of Fifth from 1973.
@@79BlackRose I just thought about flute as JPS mentioned it.
I bet that won't be the last time you listen to this song. Another great reaction Joel.
Me too. It's good to see Joel learning about classica bands. I like the way he deliberately avoids listening in advance, so we see his genuine reaction.
If you want to see a great live version, watch Hearts version with Led Zeppelin in the Audience.
Yes!
The best cover of Stairway is by Heart....at that american awards show. Just superb
Agreed.
Agreed, this is the best cover bar none
True, Hearts version is great, but don't forget there is a great live version from Led Zeppelin as well. Heart's is a great tribute but Led Zeppelin's is still the definitive version. I've seen both Led Zeppelin and Heart live and both are fantastic.
Seeing your reaction reminds me of exactly how I felt listening to this and discovering Zeppelin 50 years ago . There is so much amazing music for you to discover from the last 6 decades . One video to watch has to be by Pink Floyd . Comfortably Numb Live Pulse Tour which will blow your mind when you see it . The musical talent in bands like Led Zeppelin , Queen , Pink Floyd and many more is unbelievable . One tip the live versions are usually the best .
That great guitar was played by Jimmy Page and if you want to hear the amazing drumming that John Bonham does try Kashmir.
The great vocals is all Robert Plant.
@@jillhobson6128 I’m sure he still does. One does not fall out of love with Lord of the Rings. And I’m sure it’s all the books not just one of them. Although I think Fellowship is my personal favourite of the book.
Led zeppelin is a rock band that been around for years. Brilliant band.
The flute in the first part is actually a recorder. Led Zeppelin is the band. The song was composed by the guitarist Jimmy Page and vocalist Robert Plant whilst they were staying in a cottage in Wales in 1970. They had either just finished their American tour or were taking a break during it. It is said that they only had an acoustic guitar and recorder with them, so composed the song using them, which is why they are used in the introduction, though how true that is, is open to question.
He may not know what a recorder is so a quick explanation, while a flute is metal and held out to the side of the player's mouth, a recorder is wooden or plastic and is held more like a clarinet. It has a more wooden, natural sound. There are two or three of them in the intro to this song.
@@mikemiller3069 There are four recorders played by John Paul Jones in this song.
I thought it was played on a melotron- it certainly was live but not sure of the studio recording. Probably a pedantic point as a melotron only used short taped samples anyway.
@@stevemee508 Yes, it was played on a mellotron live, but not on the original.
This song always gives me goosebumps
I think it’s called alpha waves. ❤️
What a masterpiece!!!
I'm so enjoying watching this young man really get into every part of this song. He's appreciating everything about it. Good on you!! ❤
You were clearly blown away and if you intend to pursue this journey please may I suggest you do so in chronological order to get at feel for how this amazing band developed. Plenty more to come!
Led Zeppelin were the first band I ever saw live, back in 1971 - Led Zeppelin IV, the album this song is on had just been released and I've loved them ever since. the best rock band ever
I...........hateyou...........so..........much. ;-) Would've given a small toe to see 'em live.
I was born in 89' so unfortuntely didn't have the experience of growing up to rock and roll at it's peak but Led Zeppelin is by far one of my favourite bands. Definitely was brought up in the wrong era 😌
I love seeing the reactions of people that have never heard the songs I grew up with :)
Zeppelin has like 80 songs and all 80 are fucking amazing.
Pretty much the only catalogue of music I can genuinely say that about with actual conviction.
There are many of us who are old enough to remember when this first came out and are blown away by it just as much now as then. It is great to see that young people today are just as impressed now as we were. I love your reaction particularly to Jimmy Page's solo, keep up the good work. For something a little heavier all through try "Whole Lotta Love".
I saw Led Zeppelin live in concert in 1969 and 1970- the song Dazed and Confused was just electrifying in person. Suggestions - Dazed and Confused, The Ocean, Black Dog, Cashmere - Watch any of the lives songs from the 1973 concert in Madison Square Garden - especially "Since I've Been Lovin' You"
Released in 1971 and I am 71 years old, loving the song, one of the best ever guitar solos but I'm still trying to understand the lyrics!
for some reason I seem to think it was inspired in part by Tolkein
Drugs. The song is about buying drugs.
@@redwarpy Wrong, the song is about a selfish woman who thinks she can buy anything in life, including a stairway to heaven. Drugs? lol
It’s the BEST guitar solo ever. Jimmy Page perfectly interlaces each note of his solo with the Am-G-F -G chords. No other solo can hold a candle to it.
Led zeppelin are a rock band that been around since the 60s /70s.
There are a lot of theories behind the meaning of Stairway, but the one I buy in to is it’s one of a spiritual journey, giving yourself over two greater meaning, and understanding both your skills and flaws and those of the people around you in order to create perfection, in essence Heaven on Earth.
That is just a number of one potential theories, however I would say to anybody, like any art, the meaning behind it is the one you find, if the song represents something to then that is its purpose .
I didn't have decent speakers as a teen, but I did save up and buy a kick ass set of pro headphones. Best decision I ever made.
Got to listen to Kashmir and When the Levee Breaks next! Also, Robert Plant was a big Lord of the Rings fan, whose influence can be seen in some of his lyrics.
It was written in different times. When the soul of the world was not engaged yet. Thanks, mate. Really loved your reaction :)
Greatest band in history! Watch all their live performances! This one live 1973 at MSG is magnificent!
Second greatest (to Queen) in my view only because Queen is able to merge into different genres. Led Z was an incredible band, Queen still is.
@@1944bwa Led Zeppelin can’t merge into different genres? Rock and roll, blues, rock/blues, psychedelic rock, reggae. Haha
My Hippy days, love it ❤️ maybe watching Woodstock would give you a better understanding of our youth and music from the 60’s Joel 😊
Nice reaction mate! They are a band. The live version 1973 at MSG is amazing too. Welcome to the rabbit hole of rabbit holes
They were a band
Great reaction welcome to the analogue world of music where talent marked out the greats .
"All that glitters is gold" is another one of Robert Plant's paraphrased lines plucked from Tolkien. Lines from The Lord of the Rings appear in a few Led Zeppelin songs.
Stairway to Heaven is the cherry on the cake of Led Zeppelin IV. Such an unusual opening with the solo guitar and harmonised recorders giving it a slightly medieval feel. The tempo also constantly increases throughout the song, really driving it forwards to the Jimmy Page solo.
Originally, the phrase "All that glisters is not gold" is said by Portia in Shakespeare's 'Merchant of Venice'....over the years it has been changed to 'glitters' and used by many, including I guess, Tolkien.
THIS IS THE GREATEST ROCK ANTHEM/SONG OF ALL TIME!! about the lyrics AND as we wind on down the road, our shadows taller than our souls, there walks a lady we all know, who shines bright light and wants to show, how everything still turns to gold, and if you listen very hard, the truth will come to you at last, when one is all, and all is one, to be a rock, and NOT to roll, ....The lady, finds salvation, finds the true light to heaven. And its still ALL GOLD! When you give up your materialistic ways!
Recommend 'When the levee breaks' from the same album. Not nearly as famous as stairway to heaven but REALLY worth checking out
Actually the best track on the album.
@@robertcombs4406 yh, but how many people have even heard it here do you reckon? Hopefully Joel checks it out because that song is probably one of the best sounding rock songs ive ever heard and it's not even one of their famous tracks!
@@Kub44682 Learning drums as a kid, I heard that first time ......wow
@@Kub44682 Ian Paice always the best technical drummer, amazing but Bonham was a fricking God
@@Kub44682 And Buddy of course .....God of the gods
When you said "Let me know if there's anything else from Led Zeppelin..." I knew I had to stick around and watch this unfold, so I subscribed. Thoroughly enjoyed watching your reaction and am looking forward to more. 🌠
So lovely seeing a young person discover one of the best rock songs of all time. Are there any other
Led Zeppelin songs? Hell yes. Maybe this is the start of a voyage of discovery…. Forget the banal music we are subjected to today and find the brilliance of past (and present) music. Good luck.
The Sound of Silence by Disturbed is a banger
Good morning! Now that you've seen the original, you MUST watch Heart performing "Stairway to Heaven" at the Kennedy center honors. They performed it honoring Led Zeppelin, & seeing Robert Plant get a bit teary, & how excited Jimmy Page was is awesome. Ann Wilson has an incredible voice, and then the late John Bonham's son plays the drums (his dad had been the drummer, but died by suffocating on his vomit). His Dad always wore a bowler hat, & so seeing Jason in a bowler hat taking his Dad's place on drums is really special.
Led Zeppelin were the biggest musical attraction to hit the USA throughout the entire 1970s. Biggest band in the world. They had a number one album in 1970 and a number one album in 1979, with other number one albums in between throughout. Broke all concert attendance records through the decade as well.
They were English, but were America's favourite band by far.
Cheers.
You might like to check out the cover done by Heart in tribute to Led Zep when they were inducted into the Hall of Fame 2012. Surviving members of Led Zep were in the audience and it brought them to tears. Epic. Also the Obamas rocking out.
Agree with this ! Fantastic version
I was just checking to see if anyone else had said this. Great idea, I love that performance and it’s a great comparison too! 👍🏻
Watched that not long ago and was seriously impressed. Jason Bonham on drums too, sounding exactly like his dad.
@@denisehill7769 the look up at the end gets me every time 🥺
Phenomenal version, and Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones' reactions to it just made it even better.
This simply is the best rock anthem ever recorded, and is constantly voted so. again one from the 3 british bands who gave the world heavy rock Sabbath, Zepplin and Deep purple
Wasn’t sure if you’d be posting today after your ‘challenge’. Glad to see you’re ok. I thought a summing up of your experience would have been forthcoming but this reaction was a pretty good second best!
Glad to see Joel looking normal again, I thought he might have mentioned yesterday too.
Hi my friend i live in Wales uk. Some yrs ago i went to a Ledzeplin concert i was about 40 ft from the stage in front they played stairway to heaven, they were playing through 16 ,000 watts of sound oh bro i have never forgotten that gig, you must play whole lotta love, your hair will stand on end,😊
'Time' by Pink Floyd is a must listen. In fact the entire 'Dark side of the Moon' album will blow you away!
And you run, and you run to catch up with the sun but it's sinking
Racing around to come up behind you again
The sun is the same in a relative way but you're older
Shorter of breath and one day closer to death...had my first existential crisis after hearing that song ... good times XD
Led Zepplin could shatter glass at 30 paces from the stage.Saw them in New Zealand in 1972..65,ooo turned up.A population of 3million at the time.My ears rang for three days..
John Paul Jones was playing the intro on a recorder, not a flute. The Jimmy Page solo is immortal and " forbidden" to play in guitar stores. John Bonhams timely entrance into the song midway is phenom! Robert Plants voice exudes the passion at the end. Led Zeppelin is without equal.
The recorder is actually a four part harmony using bass, descant and tenor instruments.
This and Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen are routinely cited as two of the greatest rock songs in history.
You should also look at Led Zeppelin's mangus opus, Kashmir.
Brilliant song and I believe the band were British - again! 🙂. They started in the late 60's and had an influence on bands that followed during that generation. This to me was their most epic song. I was more into Queen and David Bowie in the 70's. For vocal talent you should also check out George Michael. Brilliant videos - thank you.
I just watched George Michael performing Somebody to Love at the Freddie Mercury tribute concert and it was incredible.
Yes British
@@Stevenc1984 absolutely, have you also seen George Michael and Elton John performing Don't let the sun go down on me?
Yes there Britts 🇬🇧
My goodness what a masterpiece of a wonderful song Led Zeppelin was the greatest of all time
I feel really old when someone tells me they’ve never heard Led Zeppelin….
8 minutes long… yeh, maybe we had longer attention spans back in the day…. Or more time….?
There’s quite few even longer- inna Gadda DaVida(sp?) was memorable, and the first track of Hot August Night.
I loved watching your reaction to Led Zeppelin, Stairway To Heaven! It reminded me of introducing my grandsons to “my kind of music”. This song has had me since I first heard it as a teenager. I still get goosebumps and can’t sit still when it’s played. Very few songs can come close to the sounds, feelings, expert arrangement, complex style and lyrics, that this songs delivers.
Also really recommend Jimi hendrix since you're getting into classic rock. Songs like Little wing, All along the watch tower (originally written by Bob dylan if you ever wanted to check out the original) Voodoo child, if 6 was 9 SOO many good songs and that guy could melt your brain with his guitar solos. :D
All Along the Watchtower is a great intro to Jimi!
Jacob Preston. I couldn't agree more. Jimi Hendrix was a guitar genius. I wonder if you've seen Stevie Ray Vaughan playing Voodoo Child. Jimi was a hero of his and SRV is another of the guitar greats.
This is next to "You've Lost That Loving Feeling" by The Righteous Brothers the most frequently played Song in the History of Radio. Believe it or not alot of folks (including myself" have had their First Interracial Slow Dance.
Time - Pink Floyd - Thank me later
Loving this new direction!
Great reaction Jp’s you should try ELO Mr blue sky. How are you feeling after the hot peppered crisp? 🤷♀️
Yup, that’s the usual reaction to this great iconic tune man. Loved it bro. Talk about the mother of all rabbit 🐇 🕳’s to go down. Rock on man!!¡
'' She's buying a stairway to heaven'' is a reference to drug use. Brilliant band from my area and were often seen around our local pubs in the late 70s. Jon Bonham the drummer is buried just a couple of miles from me, and people visit from all over the world leaving coins and drumsticks on his grave. Robert Plant, who now lives in Wales took my daughter and her friend out to dinner about five years ago, he is the nicest man ever, and they ended the evening on the beach watching the sun go down. Apparently the song is the most requested song on British radio.
No it isn't, lol. It's about greed and materialism vs spirituality, nature and personal growth. Good grief! It seems every rock song has an urban myth about it being all about drugs... :)
Goldy Locks check out Hearts tribute - Johns son Jason Bonham on drums - Led Zepp watching the performance ua-cam.com/video/2cZ_EFAmj08/v-deo.html
Babe, I'm Gonna Leave Ya, Dazed and Confused and many, many more. Mighty, mighty Zeppelin.
Its typical of this type of music to change tempo and sound as its like acts in a play. I think this helps with the length as its like listening to a different song one after the other , If something is kept interesting it can hold attention. Pink Floyds music does this you should try "Wish you were here" or "High Hopes". Or peter Gabriel "Sledgehammer", Lyrically some think it relates to drugs or some think its about believing accumulating wealth and material things to enter heaven (some ancient civilisations believed this).
I find it interesting that there are things you may not have heard, this makes sense a person hasnt seen or heard everything and there are cultural differences which make us all unaware of some things I still discover things Ive never heard of all the time its what make life interesting.
Such a beautiful song that promises more as it goes on, and boy does it deliver.
If you want more Led Zeppelin, you'll have probably heard "Immigrant Song" without knowing where is was from. If you're into The Lords of The Rings then "Battle for Evermore" is a must
Led Zeppelin are part of what is known as "The Unholy Trinity" 3 British bands that changed music in the 1970's
Led Zeppelin
Black Sabbath
Deep Purple
Do yourself a favour listen and feast on true Legends. You will find that Rock/Metal has long intro's on most songs.
The live version with Heart at the Kennedy Center doing this song as a tribute to the guys who are there is phenomenal and a must see. One of the all time groups and song of all times. They are from England. Whole Lotta Love a must hear also from Led Zeppelin.
the british flag needs to be pinned up again dude 🤣🤣
It's a subtle nod to America winning the Revolution. I'm sure he get's it.
I told you.... UK music is the best... Now, discover the best o e for me : Pink Floyd. Led Zeppelin have so many big tracks, awesome, really. Love from France 🇫🇷😘
This is amazing!! Your reaction had me smiling so muchhhh!!
You should check out Jeff Buckley - Grace, if you don’t already know it:-) I think you’d like it 🌸
We have had some great rock bands in the world.
The live version is magic.And it's a keyboard not a flute lol in the live version.
The studio version has John Paul Jones playing four recorders :)
@@denisehill7769 Yes i know but in the live version it is a keyboard I'll have to change it.Cheers.
Biggest rock band to hit the air waves. True legends!!