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@@thorfornad though this is an exceptionally nice rendition of a masterpiece, it's just 'different' without Bonzo. He was, indeed, the backbone of Led Zep.
He played more instruments then the bass and organs when he was in led zeppelin he also helped Jimmy on acoustic guitar and he played the played the mandolin on a led zeppelin song
@@norms3913 I thought Jimmy played the mandolin? But certainly agreed I think he’s probably the most classically trained musician out of the bunch and incredibly talented on a variety of instruments
Laying in my hospital bed. Dr just left. Told me they found a tumor in my gut, i closed my eyes. Then i pulled out my phone and first thing i see is this. LOVE IT. THANKS BROTHER WARREN ❤❤❤❤
Take a blessed from an agnostic. When my mother was passing that day I told her I would not go back to meth as a confession. Amazing graze started playing her unconscious body rolled on the remote.
I’m watching this again, as LA burns. There really is no better song expressing the agony. And Playing for Change always makes phenomenal covers. Thank you!
My first concert was Led Zep, Song Remains the Same movie tour at MSG. Could not hear right for three days, could not talk for two. But one of the best concerts Ive seen, and Ive seen hundreds.
There are many GOATS bassists, depending on style. JPJ, Entwistle, Geddy Lee, the late Cliff Burton and many others, my personal fav as a metalhead is Burton. But I love the styles of the others mentioned and call them GOAT too
John Paul Jones is one of the greatest bass players and all round rock minds ever. He never gets enough credit. His bass parts are the drive, swing, and funk behind countless zep records.
This is a kick-ass version that surpasses my favorite, the original by Kansas City Joe and Memphis Minnie and even the Zeppelin remake. John played bass in the Shadows, but beginning in 1964, he began studio work for Decca and found himself arranging and conducting session work for various English artists and bands we all are familiar with. Took up piano at 6 taught by his father, who was an arranger for a big band, apparently this early mixture of music served him well when joining Led Zeppelin. I know everyone heaps praise on Jimmy Page and rightfully so, but Jimmy wouldn't have had the success or longevity (he was also an in demand session guitarist) as anyone who has ever played in a band, knows it takes every musician to make the band. John's contributions to Zeppelin are often overlooked. Great job here, John!
YOUR ABSOLUTELY CORRECT HE NOT ONLY BASS BUT KILLER KEYBOARD AND MANDOLIN. ACUTELY SANG AND SPOKE ON A FEW. Like whers the confounding bridge and talking in the beginning of the ocean ? Mandolin on going to California and the BATTEL FOR EVERMORE
I've read at least 1 million youtube comments about "underrated" bands, singers, musicians, etc. But there simply is no human being more underrated than John Paul Jones. He played: Bass guitar, guitar, recorder, koto, lap steel guitar, autoharp, ukulele, clavinet, sitar, keyboards, keytar, mandolin, cello, harp, chitarrone, lirone, viola da gamba and percussion He sang vocals in the greatest rock band in history. He's a composer, and has been in 9 movies/vid's. He has been an active musician for almost 60 YEARS. I say again: There simply is no human being more underrated than John Paul Jones. Period.
Mate I suggest you look up what the word “underrated” means. Because JPJ is very highly rated by anyone who knows anything about music. He isn’t underrated at all, you goose
@@tylerdurden5122 I'd say he's not talked about enough in the music world. Dude is such a phenominal professional player. I feel he's always deserved more credit. I think that's the meaning of the message.
Nailed it... . He does his thing... he has no desire to be Robert plant... watch his blues stuff... holy crap... he doesn't need validation from me... all I can do as old fat guy is thank you
Blown away. The sonic addition of the Maori lady and the Norwegian singer was just extreme. Takes this song we all know, to a whole different place, and sinks the message in that much more.
Memphis Minnie wrote this song, died penniless and unknown, I imagine she is heaven smiling at the thought of so many millions simply enjoying her genius
I'm a big fan of Zeppelin since I'm a teenager, so when I found out this song from their IV album was a remake, felt something strange: how could their best song in the album (with Stairway to Heaven and Black Dog at the same fucking release), perhaps best track from all albums, be kinda a cover... Older, I also found out that in the 9th Beethoven's Symphony, on it's most famous section "Ode an die Freund" is a kinda cover, also - the great Master has made the music over a Schiller's poem. So state that When the Levee breaks is the "Ode an die Freund" from Led Zeppelin is a compliment indeed.
@@renatofabiano2879I enjoy reading Led Zeppelin and Beethoven in the same comment it makes me dare say they are my favorite musicians over all the others!
@@renatofabiano2879 Led Zep "borrowed" a great deal of classic blues tunes, especially in their earlier albums. Sometimes they acknowledged the original, sometimes they just said "Traditional, arranged by Plant and Page".
I love it how JPJ "incidentally" drops in at 1:35 among these excellent musicians. He only co-wrote the song along with the other three and Memphis Minnie :-)
i imagine everyone who goes to her concerts turns up in a massively oversized diesel truck and at the end of the night a giant black cloud hangs above the car park
Mr. John Paul Jones is the most underappreciated figure in all of music. Few have ever had the level of musical vision that he's been able to achieve throughout his career. And he continues to do so while being content to surround himself with talented people, and take a very low-key and humble role himself. Thank you for this Mr. Jones!
I really hate how the word "under-appreciated" is tossed around these days --- JPJ was NEVER under-appreciated by anyone who grew up with Led Zep as the soundtrack to their youth! He's also highly respected by every good musician who came on the scene in the past 40 years! JPJ is one of the "gods of rock" and will never be minimized in rock history.
@@tommitchell7294 totally agree, just like the word legend or star is thrown around. To me, there are only a handful of real music legends around. My yardstick is Sir Paul, if you can come very close to him you are a legend, Paul is Royalty.
@@markhill9275 --- it just really irritates me to see words like "legend" and "icon" tossed around so much --- NOBODY who grew up in the 70s, 80s, or 90s under-appreciated Jonesy and his contributions to rock history --- he's one of the gods!
I truly do hope you realize this is not “Led Zeppelin’s music”. They just covered this really great old blues tune - and very well, I might add. One of my favorite covers, but this song was originally recorded in 1929. Google the history. It’s really interesting and I think you will enjoy it! It also, well for me anyway, makes me appreciate and respect the history of Led Zeppelin, too. 😎
@@TheBluesBirdhave you actually listened to the 1929 version? It doesn't sound much like this at all. It doesn't have any of the feeling. It really isn't even 50% the same song. It's about the same as Ozzy's "Shot in the Dark" and Wildlife's. Really, barely the same song. Barely.
I've turned on several younger people (I'm 67 in November) to their music. Last year I played LZII, which my grown son (40-something) had never really sat down and listened to. Epic, to say the least. Not many bands in my library are like this; Where you re-listen over the years and continue to hear new "things" in the songs. Undiscovered nuances, and the like. All of the minute details in the playing and engineering are why I let myself be so disappointed when I saw them the only time on stage in 1977 on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge. I wasn't mature enough to understand the complexities of such a live performance as theirs and was not prepared in any way to appreciate their stage presence as much as I could have; As much as I should have. They were, however, the ultimate in cool for the day. Long live the music, and long live youthful dreams and visions. Hell, "Long Live Rock".
Jeezuss..... when Mihirangi from New Zealand kicked in, it was a near spiritual experience...chills city... I got goosebumps man. How does a Kiwi channel the blues that well? Jimmy Page is loving this, without a doubt.
How about some love for the poor black lady in New Orleans who wrote it? Almost all of Led Zeppellins work is American music written by poor black Southerners that they got very wealthy appropriating and exploiting. It’s fantastic music - but people need to understand where it comes from and why it was written. This is a blues song. The Rolling Stones did the same thing.
Caution: This Video has low volume input. If you raise the volume level a lot to compensate, as I did, I got quite a shock when I played another YT video that had regular volume input!!!
Mind blown. This has to be the best version of this tune ever. Just the combo of John Paul Jones and Derek Trucks in the same band? Unreal. This was tremendous! All the musicians here were part of something transcendental. These collabs are proof that music is bigger than us all, but it unites us into something bigger than ourselves. Bravissimo!
@@da324 Those versions sound almost nothing like Zeppelin's version. Apples and oranges. It's like comparing Jake Holmes's "Dazed and Confused" with Zeppelin's.
@@gummiesrule88 I was just mocking the guy because of his response. Of course the versions sound nothing alike, and contrary to my post; I prefer Zeppelin's.
Most of Playing For Change's covers are in the "pretty good" to "really good" range, but every once in a while you'll get one that is just mind-blowing. This is one of those. Truly on another level.
@@mjm290853 The Memphis Minnie version? Her guitar playing was incredible, and a credit to Jimmy Page for having the ear to pick up on her genius, and the imagination to re-intepret it
@@jasii6940 And listening to the science and acting on it rather than pandering to those making the noise bleating about how their rights are being infringed.
You nailed it right on the drum kit, the bass guitar, the amazing voices, tje harmonica and the harmony we all need. Hey Putin...War! Hunh, what is it good for? Absolutely nuthin.
dang girl, Mihirangi is killing the vocals in the middle there, need to check out more of her stuff, whole mix is absolutely fabulous and for great causes too 🥰
Thank you, Playing For Change! On the Led Zeppelin IV album, an extra name is added: Memphis Minnie, a famous Mississippi Delta Blues guitarist & singer. She composed over 200 songs, including "When The Levee Breaks" in 1929. The Great Mississippi River Flood of 1927 sent water 80 miles inland, devastating the poor rural farm towns. African-Americans became the focus for labor to repair & build new levees, and disaster relief food was rationed in a way that daily food was only given after a day of labor. After things settled, many Black families migrated north to Chicago & Detroit. Memphis Minnie was a blues icon who made an undeniable mark on American music and influenced musicians like Bonnie Raitt and Led Zeppelin. Born in 1897 as Lizzie Douglas, she was a pioneer of electric guitars and prolific composer who wrote nearly 200 songs in her career.
Bonnie Raitt and led zeppelin.. You mean everyone. Care to give credit to where Minnie and other black Americans got influence ? Lol.. We don't credit any of the cultures that mixed here. Traditional Irish sounds more Africa than black American music..lol. If I'm wrong about you I'm sorry... It's just getting old. Thanks for the back story.
@@daghostxxx1797 Good point! I didn't put all the details. The control of food was so that poor people could not travel away. Worse, many of the poor Blacks had been sharecropping, under Debt Peonage system. A virtual prisoner camp was made, to keep them in the Delta farmland, to pay off enormous debts. This was slavery, all over again. Herbert Hoover was federal Secretary of Commerce who came out to oversee the massive relief operation. Media coverage made him a hero, so Hoover ran for President and won! When flood was over, many of the Blacks migrated north to a new life in Chicago, or Gary, Indiana, or Detroit & Dearborn, Michigan, or Cleveland, Ohio.
Stunned and floored..this song just hits you at the core...Listened to this for the first time this morning and I must have played this 10-15 times today...the singers, the vocals, the musicians kill it! Soulful with an amazing edge.
Me too, and I've been singing it all day. I never thought this Zep song could have a cover equal to the the Zep original on IV. My favorite parts are Jones' bass, Mihirangi's powerful voice (and look) . . . and Derek Trucks amazing slide guitar. So awesome.
Zeppelin was a very rare moment. Four individual genius and virtuosos in his own paths. And with gigantic chemistry as a team. Even Beatles wasn't so balanced individually and as a team.
@viaromabandit5051 it's all good,you go listen to whatever it is your rambling about,unoriginal or not they sucked until Led Zeppelin got ahold of it.
Yep! Greetings from Beckenham, near Sidcup where JPJ is from. But he's John Baldwin.... JPJ was 1st US Navy Admiral, I've found out. "Goin' down now, goin' down..."
Is that what she said? I disagree... 🌺 PRAYING IS ** EVERYTHING** 🌺 "For the eyes of Jehovah are roving about through all the earth to show his strength in behalf of those whose heart is complete toward him."
@Noel Deal - does this Jehovah fulla also look out for the ordinary person ? Or 'just' those that 'worship' 'him' or are lookin his way, or whatever conditions he's puttin on his love ..... ?
@@noeldeal8087 The song means if you are in a flood, get out. If you stand in the way thinking your prayers are going to stop the flood then you don't know wisdom. With all thy getting, get wisdom for it is the principal thing.
One of those encounters you’ll never forget. I worked in the music business for years. Met many a legend. After a while you realize they’re all just mortals like the rest of us. But meeting JPJ? I’d be a nervous wreck, afraid of going fanboy and making an ass of myself.
All those talented people jamming and suddenly there's the legendary John Paul Jones just playing like he's no one in particular. Awesome song. The Drummer at the end looked like he was thinking "yeah. Freaking awesome"
John Paul Jones - thank you so much for your enormous contribution to modern music! I'm your biggest fan, I've got everything that you've ever released. Pre-Zeppelin, Zeppelin, and post-Zeppelin! Thank you!
Awesome to see players around the world performing - it must have taken a long time to plan and organize. Well done! And very cool that John Paul Jones didn't take all of the spotlight.
EXACTLY!! @Chuck^...For ALL of his Greatness, JPJ has got too be- one of the most Humble Musicians ever!!..He Could've easily flown his "Legend" -Flag high in Them Crooked Vultures, and SO many other Great Projects and Musical Contributions we've been Blessed too witness, But NO !?!.. Just a Living Legend and Total Pro!!
Hell, What can I say?.. You guys are ALL outstanding musicians who convey ALL kinds of emotions. For an Old Man, sitting here on my retirement, I have to thank you ALL, from the bottom of my heart for this wonderful performance and for the entertainment. I would have to add that those female voices made me cry; specially Mihirangi, but also Susan Tedeschi and Elle Márjá . Once again, all my gratitude for the hard work that you all had to do to put this great work together. Greetings from Méjico
I am 64 year old white guy... My mother taught me to drive off season in Avalon, NJ. when no one was on the island. I remember sitting in my car on a coastal dune watching the winter waves to this song thinking life doesnt get any better than this. In 2024, I am sitting here crying because this version is just a smidgeion better than Led Zeppelin and reflecting on my youth
Oh... my... GOD!!! It's very rarely that I'm so moved by a piece of music any more. 30 seconds in, I was already vibrating at a higher level, but when Mihirangi hit that first note, I completely transcended space-time. By the end, my face was covered with the tears of pure ecstasy. If this doesn't move your soul, you don't have one.
Was it not perfection? Buffalo Nichols had me buzzing with that Delta growl, and then Mihirangi just blew my head right off my shoulders! And then Susan comes in with that haunting, low, smoky voice and I was dead!
Grow up little boy and stop taking our Creator's name in vain! Number three of God's Ten Commandment says, "You must not misuse the name of the LORD your God. The LORD will not let you go unpunished if you misuse His name." Exodus 20:7
Grammy's seem to take a big smelly shit on true rock icons like Jonesy --- just look at how they treated the tribute to Eddie Van Halen after he died --- disgraceful
The young man named Buffalo Nichols that opens the song on vocals gives me the chills when I hear him sing. He's young, but his voice sounds old filled with pain and suffering. Incredible artist as is everyone in this video.
That was BY FAR the BEST Playing for Change number ever. The harp guys TORE IT UP! JPJ Is The Man. Susan Tedeschi? What a pull Guys Who Put This Together👏👏👏👏👏
Susan Tedeschi? Is married to Derek Trucks that you see here as well. They both broke out as teens in the 90's. 2012 GRAMMY for Blues Album of the year REVELATOR and Derek's lifetime achievement Grammy. Huge catelog, known as best jam band ever. Here's 1 of my faves from Tedeschi Trucks Band "BOUND FOR GLORY" ua-cam.com/video/epAGY4hdQG8/v-deo.html
One of humanities greatest achievements. Derek Trucks just nailed the solo, and Mihirangi and Susan Tadeschi are just incredible. John Paul Jones makes this version of the song beyond brilliant.
I'm a Zeppelin fan also and When The Levee Breaks, one of my favorite Zeppelin songs. This was a great cover. Another great cover of this song is by Zepparella. Check it out. You will be pleased. Their best video of the song is studio and has lead singer with long dark hair hold mic in photo for video.
The Lady from Norway was just timeless .....absolutely beautiful ❤ that voice got me, it was now and thousands of years ago . The whole Video is just super Badass !! The beat mannnn . . Mermans good to hear from you ,miss that voice .
Growing up in the 60's and 70's, this song is part of my DNA. To hear it revisited in such a vital, vibrant way gives me goosebumps and I'm not crying, you're crying.
@@Fogel70 Agreed, but I know blues purists who scoff at Led Zepp, Pink Floyd, etc. just because they used electric instruments and distortion and took the genre into new sonic/structural arrangements. I love hearing the experimentation (when it works, and I admit that's subjective), but I'm not a big fan of bands that try to reproduce their sound all over again (like Greta Van Fleet). And there are very few modern "pure" blues artists that don't bore me to tears...
Listen to the bass in this song.....precise, powerful and perfect. The way John Paul Jones has been playing for over 50 years. JPJ was Led Zeppelin's secret weapon. Robert Plant and Jimmy Page got all limelight and glory, but JPJ was the transmission that made the car move forward.
First heard the song during my tour of duty in Vietnam during the Monsoon Season! How prophetic 4 months of rain and the levees did break! Still alive though today! Thank the Lord 🙏Amen
The instrumentalists are stunning, but the three womens voices are over the top, really gripping - each different, but together great. Greetings from Germany.
This is pretty awesome! It is also a testament to how good Zeppelin was that they used seven people to replace Robert Plant on vocals and harmonica, six people to replace Jimmy Page on guitar, an army of drummers and percussionists to replace John Bonham, yet John Paul Jones is absolutely irreplaceable, and didn't need any assistance with bass duties.
Didn’t know what to expect. Just floored. Indigenous people from other parts of the world, playing their hearts out, really drives home the message. Was raised in the 70’s and this song is part of the DNA
On the day Russia invaded Ukraine, this literally made me weep for us all. The production quality is amazing. I recommend listening to it the first time with a really good sound system - at minimum put some headphones on. Many thanks to the folks that put this together.
Lol, you have undoubtedly not watched mini videos but anyway the video is OK that’s about it if you want to see the best version of this in my opinion go back and watch Robert Plant and Jimmy Page unplugged or one of those have a good day
@@mondoseguendo6113 It comes from a mix of black spirituals and white folk music. The guitar and modulation came from Europe. The rhythmic side came from Africa. Perfect blend. To say that white people had nothing to do with the blues is pretty ahistorical. Black people and white people were mixing constantly for centuries. The idea that white folk music had no influence over the blues is just nonsensical.
So, I planned on watching just a few seconds of this and ended up watching it three times in a row. This was such a fantastic production that it drew me in wanting to watch it again and again. Thank you to all involved in its production; and thank you Led Zeppelin for giving the world something great to listen to.
I hope you have followed in to listen/watch more of PFC song list. The first song I heard was 'Stand by Me' (the song that got them started) & I love the message & how they are trying to spread it. More recognition & suggestions in the algorithm please UA-cam
Mihirangi and Susan Tedeschi absolutely SLAY this. Love the Norwegian singer, too. This is next level musicianship, completely extraordinary. Whoever arranged,edited and mixed this, it is collective genius.
@@botond9724 He certainly did nothing for me, he wasn't bad but I wanted to hear someone like Plant tearing it up, not someone so underwhelmimg as him.
Outstanding piece of art..JPJ is a genius and the caliber of musicianship is out of the park!! Literaly linking the world thru music! Truly outstanding ❤❤❤❤
Really great to hear the Norwegian Sami singer in this bluesy Led Zeppelin song. I appreciate the global participation in these performances. The Maori dancers, drummer, and singer added a Pacific Island contribution to this performance. 3 years ago I took a BLUES Tour through Mississippi and other Southern states with ACE Touring Agency based in England. One of the blues performer in Mississippi told us that this kind of music is not popular anymore. That is okay. Every generation has their identity. I cannot force my musical tastes on others. As long as I can enjoy popular music from the 1960s to 1970s that is all I can ask. The way Mr. Perkin put a beat down on his drums I can tell some young people still enjoy this type of music. Peace, Love, and Rock & Roll. Plus hand Victory Sign.
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This man was the backbone of Led Zeppelin, creative genius and truly nice person.
I think that was sarcasm.
Not at all.
@kskssxoxskskss2189 this dude is truly one of a kind.
NO. The backbone of the band was Bonzo, and everyone agreed on that. That's why the band broke up after his death.
@@thorfornad though this is an exceptionally nice rendition of a masterpiece, it's just 'different' without Bonzo. He was, indeed, the backbone of Led Zep.
That lady from New Zealand sent shivers !
First time I heard Stairway was at that beach!
And here outfit was badass!
Mihirangi❤️😍
Yeah she sent it!
Yeah, no doubt.
John Paul Jones never cared about the spotlight. But his presence is always known~
@Blackie BMW Motorwerks your comment really has left me a little dazed. And confused.
He played more instruments then the bass and organs when he was in led zeppelin he also helped Jimmy on acoustic guitar and he played the played the mandolin on a led zeppelin song
He would also leave the hotel alone to explore the city. JPJ is a pretty chill guy.
@@norms3913 I thought Jimmy played the mandolin? But certainly agreed I think he’s probably the most classically trained musician out of the bunch and incredibly talented on a variety of instruments
@@smallcheddar3012 Jimmy played mandolin on Evermore but everything else is JPJ
Laying in my hospital bed. Dr just left. Told me they found a tumor in my gut, i closed my eyes. Then i pulled out my phone and first thing i see is this. LOVE IT. THANKS BROTHER WARREN ❤❤❤❤
Prayers to you, brother. I hope you beat this.
Take a blessed from an agnostic.
When my mother was passing that day I told her I would not go back to meth as a confession.
Amazing graze started playing her unconscious body rolled on the remote.
Prayers...Use music to heal...528hz...
I had gut surgery cocooning only male in USA
Get well and heal.
Susan Tedeschi's singing here raises the hair on my body!
Lord, have mercy!
her husband played the guitar Derritt Tuck, I know I misspelled.
Me too. Goosebumps
@@johnj9267 Derek Trucks and yes that's Butch Trucks of the Allman Brothers fame's nephew.
Really? She's just yelling. Got no tone, no vibrato, no soul at all.
@@davegrier523 Yeah - might as well dig up Ruby Starr for a shrill waka-gospel ejak - is that mean uva me t'say?
Can’t wait to see Derek & Susan July 2024 at RED ROCKS…
Blessed to see them at the Beacon in NYC this spring
The musicians are all incredible but the people that mixed and engineered it are geniuses.
So hard to get that good of a mix! I’d love to be a fly on the wall watching that magic!
Very true!
The deer.
Yes Yes yes
Sorry, not feeling it at all
John Paul Jones is a BEAST!
The band Led Zeppelin was blessed to have him.
Just my 2 cents.
Absolutely!!!!!!!
The GLUE for Led Zeppelin
Jonesy was the first muso Jimmy approached when he decided to form a band after the Yardbirds
John Paul Jones is a beast
John Bonham is the king of the beast
and 4 quarters make a whole.
That bassist John Paul Jones is really good, he should join a band he’d make it big
😆
Someday ...maybe when he's old enough.
Classic
LOLOLOL!!!
Ah, they'd probably go down like a led zeppelin ...
Susan and Derek we're perfect for this. Whoever booked this did a fantastic job.
Mate whoever picks the artists for each part is bloody awesome. Just nails it
Yeah, Derek was killing it on the slide guitar!
Would have made Duane proud that Butch's nephew done good
Fantastic? we don’t have to distribute it bro
I’m watching this again, as LA burns. There really is no better song expressing the agony. And Playing for Change always makes phenomenal covers. Thank you!
JPJ is still a Bass God ... GOAT. And all the other musicians here are too; simply awesome, this. Thank you all.
My first concert was Led Zep, Song Remains the Same movie tour at MSG. Could not hear right for three days, could not talk for two. But one of the best concerts Ive seen, and Ive seen hundreds.
Entwistle is GOAT
There are many GOATS bassists, depending on style. JPJ, Entwistle, Geddy Lee, the late Cliff Burton and many others, my personal fav as a metalhead is Burton. But I love the styles of the others mentioned and call them GOAT too
The only thing this fucken video lacks is ChewbaccaMom ❤️. Next time
@@franklaferriere5754 I cannot believe that in those listings the name Jack Bruce does not appear. He was Cream for a reason.
Derek Trucks is one of the greatest guitarists alive today.
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Certainly the greatest slide guitarist....probably ever. He's a virtuoso.
His wife sure can sing, also.
Him and Duane Allman
Are you kidding?
John Paul Jones is one of the greatest bass players and all round rock minds ever. He never gets enough credit. His bass parts are the drive, swing, and funk behind countless zep records.
A great classical composer as well. I can't imagine Kashmir without his orchestration.
And as cool af as always
No doubt, without Jones you don't get the Zep sound.
This is a kick-ass version that surpasses my favorite, the original by Kansas City Joe and Memphis Minnie and even the Zeppelin remake. John played bass in the Shadows, but beginning in 1964, he began studio work for Decca and found himself arranging and conducting session work for various English artists and bands we all are familiar with. Took up piano at 6 taught by his father, who was an arranger for a big band, apparently this early mixture of music served him well when joining Led Zeppelin. I know everyone heaps praise on Jimmy Page and rightfully so, but Jimmy wouldn't have had the success or longevity (he was also an in demand session guitarist) as anyone who has ever played in a band, knows it takes every musician to make the band. John's contributions to Zeppelin are often overlooked. Great job here, John!
YOUR ABSOLUTELY CORRECT HE NOT ONLY BASS BUT KILLER KEYBOARD AND MANDOLIN. ACUTELY SANG AND SPOKE ON A FEW. Like whers the confounding bridge and talking in the beginning of the ocean ? Mandolin on going to California and the BATTEL FOR EVERMORE
thumbs up who would pay to pay for this band to perform live on stage for two hours straight!
Not me I'm a song person 😊
@@PaulMahon-w2b: Then shut up.
How about they just play 2 hours wherever they're at doing it just like this broadcast all over the world SpaceX how's that was a badass tune
I've read at least 1 million youtube comments about "underrated" bands, singers, musicians, etc. But there simply is no human being more underrated than John Paul Jones.
He played: Bass guitar, guitar, recorder, koto, lap steel guitar, autoharp, ukulele, clavinet, sitar, keyboards, keytar, mandolin, cello, harp, chitarrone, lirone, viola da gamba and percussion
He sang vocals in the greatest rock band in history. He's a composer, and has been in 9 movies/vid's. He has been an active musician for almost 60 YEARS.
I say again: There simply is no human being more underrated than John Paul Jones. Period.
I would say more, his solo disks more interesting,then uthers Zep,s member s.
Gotta agree even though it's so strange saying that about a member of Zeppelin.
Mate I suggest you look up what the word “underrated” means. Because JPJ is very highly rated by anyone who knows anything about music. He isn’t underrated at all, you goose
@@tylerdurden5122 I'd say he's not talked about enough in the music world. Dude is such a phenominal professional player. I feel he's always deserved more credit. I think that's the meaning of the message.
Nailed it... . He does his thing... he has no desire to be Robert plant... watch his blues stuff... holy crap... he doesn't need validation from me... all I can do as old fat guy is thank you
Blown away. The sonic addition of the Maori lady and the Norwegian singer was just extreme. Takes this song we all know, to a whole different place, and sinks the message in that much more.
JPJ is currently in a band with the Norwegian singer. I"m sure it was him that suggested bringing her in.
@@PitboyHarmony1 No one else has mentioned the Pacific Dancer's,so I will. AMAZ ING!!!🕊️
John Paul Jones & Stephen Perkins….that’s a beyond solid rhythm section…
Right? JPJ and Grohl. And of course, Bonham 🍻
Matthew, JPJ and Grohl were in Them Crooked Vultures together.
Until he breaks mallet...lol
what amp is John Paul Jones using?
does anyone know?
The women and the rhythm section first
Just another reminder of why God put music in the heart of man. It's a language we can all understand.
And you know this, maaaan!!!! 🤘🤘
That is true.
So we can sing about the disasters he/she creates.
except there is no god ... only the weakest of minds need to believe in such idiocy
@crystalsapguy I agree Crystal. If it God can inspire such creativity imagine the impact on all our lives in every regard?
For those who do not get goosebumps from this piece of music, there is no musical hope for them.
yes
@@JOHNJDEG420 still prefer robert plant
Dude... this restores my faith in humanity... watching it again real soon!
Goosebumps? Scuse me while I blow my nose! 😊
So true, one of the most powerful songs I can think of!!!
Memphis Minnie wrote this song, died penniless and unknown, I imagine she is heaven smiling at the thought of so many millions simply enjoying her genius
I'm a big fan of Zeppelin since I'm a teenager, so when I found out this song from their IV album was a remake, felt something strange: how could their best song in the album (with Stairway to Heaven and Black Dog at the same fucking release), perhaps best track from all albums, be kinda a cover... Older, I also found out that in the 9th Beethoven's Symphony, on it's most famous section "Ode an die Freund" is a kinda cover, also - the great Master has made the music over a Schiller's poem. So state that When the Levee breaks is the "Ode an die Freund" from Led Zeppelin is a compliment indeed.
@@renatofabiano2879I enjoy reading Led Zeppelin and Beethoven in the same comment it makes me dare say they are my favorite musicians over all the others!
Thank you for telling me. GOD bless her soul.
@@renatofabiano2879 Led Zep "borrowed" a great deal of classic blues tunes, especially in their earlier albums. Sometimes they acknowledged the original, sometimes they just said "Traditional, arranged by Plant and Page".
I had to look that up as well ...I mean what would a group of British dudes know about a levy breaking?
Another example of the genius of MR John Paul Jones.
I love it how JPJ "incidentally" drops in at 1:35 among these excellent musicians. He only co-wrote the song along with the other three and Memphis Minnie :-)
Susan Tedeschi is such a stellar, class act.
What a great singer she is. Amazing.
I love her! Great Voice!
i imagine everyone who goes to her concerts turns up in a massively oversized diesel truck and at the end of the night a giant black cloud hangs above the car park
Mr. John Paul Jones is the most underappreciated figure in all of music. Few have ever had the level of musical vision that he's been able to achieve throughout his career. And he continues to do so while being content to surround himself with talented people, and take a very low-key and humble role himself. Thank you for this Mr. Jones!
Not underappreciated by Zeppophiles. He is just the Zeppelin George!
I really hate how the word "under-appreciated" is tossed around these days --- JPJ was NEVER under-appreciated by anyone who grew up with Led Zep as the soundtrack to their youth! He's also highly respected by every good musician who came on the scene in the past 40 years! JPJ is one of the "gods of rock" and will never be minimized in rock history.
@@tommitchell7294 totally agree, just like the word legend or star is thrown around. To me, there are only a handful of real music legends around. My yardstick is Sir Paul, if you can come very close to him you are a legend, Paul is Royalty.
@@markhill9275 --- it just really irritates me to see words like "legend" and "icon" tossed around so much --- NOBODY who grew up in the 70s, 80s, or 90s under-appreciated Jonesy and his contributions to rock history --- he's one of the gods!
@@tommitchell7294 so with you on this.
The older I get the more I love led Zeppelin s music!
Hear, hear.
I truly do hope you realize this is not “Led Zeppelin’s music”. They just covered this really great old blues tune - and very well, I might add. One of my favorite covers, but this song was originally recorded in 1929. Google the history. It’s really interesting and I think you will enjoy it! It also, well for me anyway, makes me appreciate and respect the history of Led Zeppelin, too. 😎
@@TheBluesBirdhave you actually listened to the 1929 version? It doesn't sound much like this at all. It doesn't have any of the feeling. It really isn't even 50% the same song. It's about the same as Ozzy's "Shot in the Dark" and Wildlife's. Really, barely the same song. Barely.
That's funny. The older I got the more I realized led zeppelin are hucksters
I've turned on several younger people (I'm 67 in November) to their music. Last year I played LZII, which my grown son (40-something) had never really sat down and listened to. Epic, to say the least. Not many bands in my library are like this; Where you re-listen over the years and continue to hear new "things" in the songs. Undiscovered nuances, and the like. All of the minute details in the playing and engineering are why I let myself be so disappointed when I saw them the only time on stage in 1977 on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge. I wasn't mature enough to understand the complexities of such a live performance as theirs and was not prepared in any way to appreciate their stage presence as much as I could have; As much as I should have. They were, however, the ultimate in cool for the day. Long live the music, and long live youthful dreams and visions. Hell, "Long Live Rock".
that woman from New Zealand has an amazingly beautiful voice
No, she doesn't
@@ByronMacleod-r9p that's your opinion
@@ByronMacleod-r9p talk about having a terrible opinion
You people kidding she has a powerful voice!!!!! Are you listening to this on an old Transistor radio or something.
The Indian girl sounded really good to
Jeezuss..... when Mihirangi from New Zealand kicked in, it was a near spiritual experience...chills city... I got goosebumps man. How does a Kiwi channel the blues that well? Jimmy Page is loving this, without a doubt.
The Blues are universal!
No kidding. She's a real show stealing powerhouse. And not in a bad way.
Same! I was NOT prepared for that!
Instant goosebumps!
Why would it be any different for a New Zealander than it was for a British guy?
@@devinbret It is't - as we can see and hear :)
Thanks to John Paul Jones and all the musicians, and people behind the scenes for making this happen.
How about some love for the poor black lady in New Orleans who wrote it?
Almost all of Led Zeppellins work is American music written by poor black Southerners that they got very wealthy appropriating and exploiting. It’s fantastic music - but people need to understand where it comes from and why it was written. This is a blues song.
The Rolling Stones did the same thing.
@@elizabethclaiborne6461 What is the poor black ladies name that wrote it?
Caution: This Video has low volume input. If you raise the volume level a lot to compensate, as I did, I got quite a shock when I played another YT video that had regular volume input!!!
Mind blown. This has to be the best version of this tune ever. Just the combo of John Paul Jones and Derek Trucks in the same band? Unreal. This was tremendous! All the musicians here were part of something transcendental. These collabs are proof that music is bigger than us all, but it unites us into something bigger than ourselves. Bravissimo!
Nope, LZ is better but this is a great effort.
@@rjpg Nope, Memphis Minnie and Kansas Joe McCoy is better, but Zeppelin give it a great effort.
@@da324 Those versions sound almost nothing like Zeppelin's version. Apples and oranges. It's like comparing Jake Holmes's "Dazed and Confused" with Zeppelin's.
what amp is John Paul Jones using?
does anyone know?
@@gummiesrule88 I was just mocking the guy because of his response. Of course the versions sound nothing alike, and contrary to my post; I prefer Zeppelin's.
I just want to cry. Where has all this music gone? I miss it.
Where do you live? Tedeschi Trucks tours A LOT
Most of Playing For Change's covers are in the "pretty good" to "really good" range, but every once in a while you'll get one that is just mind-blowing. This is one of those. Truly on another level.
Yes they did a good cover, but the real satisfaction is in the original
HIGHEST Level
Man its true but when they nail it they NAIL IT. This was one of them and recently Oye Como Va by Santana. It was better than I expected
@@mjm290853 The Memphis Minnie version? Her guitar playing was incredible, and a credit to Jimmy Page for having the ear to pick up on her genius, and the imagination to re-intepret it
Incredible
I must have watched this 100 times now and it just doesn't get old. Susan Tedeschi really nails it. ...but then they all do.
Laughing till I cry! Laughing till I cry! Laughing till I cry!
Melodia..para..tudo..
I have watched it at least that many times too. I love it so much!
Same here!!!
Me personally..........I'm on number 4-5
Do you people know how awesome this video really is?
Yes.
Yes.
Yes!
FN Awesome!
Yes.
My favorite version of when the levee breaks 😊
JPJ is truly a living legend. IMO he's the most underrated musician in the history of rock and roll. Respect
He was never underrated.
Why do you copy and paste other peoples comments? don't you have anything to say?
Stop. Please. Underrated is so trite and overused.
I think Imao means not so much underrated, but always the quiet achiever, exceeding expectations but doing it in such cool and unassuming manner.
It's well known he was an intricate part of zeppelin. Far from underrated
This whole video is mind blowing, but the vocalist from New Zealand was another level
Mihirangi blew my mind!
Yes, she comes from the socialist republic of New Gulag land.
@@davesherry5384 You mean the country that handle the virus better than almost any other?
@@simonedmonds3359 By shutting down their borders and being an island, then yes.
@@jasii6940 And listening to the science and acting on it rather than pandering to those making the noise bleating about how their rights are being infringed.
Playing for Change is one of the most wonderful things in the world today. Thank you all!
No kidding!! 😍👌
Indeed and most worthy our support
I could not have said it any better myself.
You nailed it right on the drum kit, the bass guitar, the amazing voices, tje harmonica and the harmony we all need. Hey Putin...War! Hunh, what is it good for? Absolutely nuthin.
Beats praying
One note from the bass and it's all there again, incredible.
dang girl, Mihirangi is killing the vocals in the middle there, need to check out more of her stuff, whole mix is absolutely fabulous and for great causes too 🥰
heck yea, right? I want more from her!
Stunning Vocals from these ladies.
For reallll!!! Love it
Beautiful
Yeah I thought she was going to blow a lung she singing so hard
Thank you, Playing For Change!
On the Led Zeppelin IV album, an extra name is added: Memphis Minnie, a famous Mississippi Delta Blues guitarist & singer. She composed over 200 songs, including "When The Levee Breaks" in 1929.
The Great Mississippi River Flood of 1927 sent water 80 miles inland, devastating the poor rural farm towns. African-Americans became the focus for labor to repair & build new levees, and disaster relief food was rationed in a way that daily food was only given after a day of labor.
After things settled, many Black families migrated north to Chicago & Detroit.
Memphis Minnie was a blues icon who made an undeniable mark on American music and influenced musicians like Bonnie Raitt and Led Zeppelin. Born in 1897 as Lizzie Douglas, she was a pioneer of electric guitars and prolific composer who wrote nearly 200 songs in her career.
Thanks for the interesting and often forgotten source information!
Fantastic background information, very interesting to know. Thank you so much.
I understand the meals at the end of the day, work done - then the reward. We should figure out a way to make this work with our politicians ?
Bonnie Raitt and led zeppelin..
You mean everyone.
Care to give credit to where Minnie and other black Americans got influence ? Lol..
We don't credit any of the cultures that mixed here.
Traditional Irish sounds more Africa than black American music..lol.
If I'm wrong about you I'm sorry...
It's just getting old.
Thanks for the back story.
@@daghostxxx1797 Good point!
I didn't put all the details. The control of food was so that poor people could not travel away. Worse, many of the poor Blacks had been sharecropping, under Debt Peonage system. A virtual prisoner camp was made, to keep them in the Delta farmland, to pay off enormous debts. This was slavery, all over again.
Herbert Hoover was federal Secretary of Commerce who came out to oversee the massive relief operation. Media coverage made him a hero, so Hoover ran for President and won!
When flood was over, many of the Blacks migrated north to a new life in Chicago, or Gary, Indiana, or Detroit & Dearborn, Michigan, or Cleveland, Ohio.
Stunned and floored..this song just hits you at the core...Listened to this for the first time this morning and I must have played this 10-15 times today...the singers, the vocals, the musicians kill it! Soulful with an amazing edge.
Me too, and I've been singing it all day. I never thought this Zep song could have a cover equal to the the Zep original on IV. My favorite parts are Jones' bass, Mihirangi's powerful voice (and look) . . . and Derek Trucks amazing slide guitar. So awesome.
This song resonates with me today still- I first heard it way back in the early eighties.
First time for this version or first time period?
Superb masterpiece of an arrangement. A song for these times.
Agreed, this Mihirangi is great ! Played it over & over !
Zeppelin was a very rare moment. Four individual genius and virtuosos in his own paths. And with gigantic chemistry as a team. Even Beatles wasn't so balanced individually and as a team.
agree.
4 individuals that can take great songs like one from the original Blues artist, and make themselves legends and millionaires in the process. Cool.
@@viaromabandit5051 troll.
@viaromabandit5051 it's all good,you go listen to whatever it is your rambling about,unoriginal or not they sucked until Led Zeppelin got ahold of it.
Page was a studio musician getting paid to play in support of top bands or the time, then bam Led Zeppelin
This slide guitar by Derek Trucks is the Launcher putting the Song into Orbit !!!
To see this slide part played on a Firebird...ugh what a combination. That's cool as f***
Indeed.
Don't forget Susan!
@@zuruck1 well you definitely need to see this!ua-cam.com/video/c3X0LzzUxAU/v-deo.html
@@roderickbalt8993 I never do!😄ua-cam.com/video/c3X0LzzUxAU/v-deo.html
Derek Trucks with absolutely the most tasteful and beautiful slide guitar solo! Killed it!
He owns the slide, bar none
Groomed by The Allmans. Tough to go wrong.
He is amazing, and so is his wife! They are so great live.
@@randykenezone447yep!
Stands out amongst the others
I bet Justin Johnson could have kicked it too....
Susan Tedeschi's voice on this track... wow
I think she killed the song
This song gives me chills more now than ever. Imagine all the people in East TN and the Carolinas who just got flooded out from hurricane Helena
There'll never be such band as Led Zeppelin again! Regards from Bulgaria!
From Germany too. 😁
Yep! Greetings from Beckenham, near Sidcup where JPJ is from. But he's John Baldwin.... JPJ was 1st US Navy Admiral, I've found out. "Goin' down now, goin' down..."
Hi from Florida, USA!!!
When Susan T. tells you crying wont help you, praying wont do you no good, you have really bottomed out!! Great rendition. Thank you all!!!!
lol - that's gold !
She smashed it - they all did !
Just Brilliant.
Facts!
Is that what she said? I disagree...
🌺 PRAYING IS ** EVERYTHING** 🌺
"For the eyes of Jehovah are roving about through all the earth to show his strength in behalf of those whose heart is complete toward him."
@Noel Deal - does this Jehovah fulla also look out for the ordinary person ? Or 'just' those that 'worship' 'him' or are lookin his way, or whatever conditions he's puttin on his love ..... ?
@@noeldeal8087 The song means if you are in a flood, get out. If you stand in the way thinking your prayers are going to stop the flood then you don't know wisdom.
With all thy getting, get wisdom for it is the principal thing.
I met John Paul Jones in a bar in Long Beach. He was on holiday with Wife and son, real cool guy. Had a few Heineken's and talked about Rock & Roll.
That is a great story! We're happy to hear more.
One of those encounters you’ll never forget. I worked in the music business for years. Met many a legend. After a while you realize they’re all just mortals like the rest of us. But meeting JPJ? I’d be a nervous wreck, afraid of going fanboy and making an ass of myself.
Dear Penthouse...... My dreams are different than yours .
Heinekens ? Nothing better ?
Must have been a different JPJ as he doesn't have a son...3 daughters lol
All those talented people jamming and suddenly there's the legendary John Paul Jones just playing like he's no one in particular. Awesome song. The Drummer at the end looked like he was thinking "yeah. Freaking awesome"
Tedeschi, Trucks, Perkins, and Jones would be an incredible touring band.
Duane Allman too yessir
That would be awesome.
@@XxSkydog71xX haha yeah ol Duane probably isn’t playing at his best these days….
Tell me about it.
Susan without an ax? What?
John Paul Jones - thank you so much for your enormous contribution to modern music! I'm your biggest fan, I've got everything that you've ever released. Pre-Zeppelin, Zeppelin, and post-Zeppelin! Thank you!
This is one hard hitting tune. That beautiful indigenous woman’s voice gave me goose bumps.
me too, it truly made it!
Mate she is absolutely magnificent
I'm a 68 year old man and she brought me to tears. Most Playing For Change songs do that to me because of their beauty or joy so I expect it lol.
It was nasty & I winced when I heard it. Did not work at all. This channel is hilarious.
@@MrShadowfax42 trolls are such pathetic creatures. Don't try to goad me into an argument either because you aren't hilarious at all.
The fact they left in the shot of the drummer breaking one of his sticks was brilliant.
Awesome to see players around the world performing - it must have taken a long time to plan and organize. Well done! And very cool that John Paul Jones didn't take all of the spotlight.
EXACTLY!! @Chuck^...For ALL of his Greatness, JPJ has got too be- one of the most Humble Musicians ever!!..He Could've easily flown his "Legend" -Flag high in Them Crooked Vultures, and SO many other Great Projects and Musical Contributions we've been Blessed too witness, But NO !?!..
Just a Living Legend and Total Pro!!
I don't think anyone with an ego is going to volunteer for this. Everyone here has a heart.
Unlike his days in Led Zeppelin when JPJ stole the spotlight CONSTANTLY from Page and Plant.
@@stephenscanlon9763 was going to say this exact sentiment
He never has!
Mirihangi sings this like she is dying. She just lays it all out there. Tremendous!!!
I've watch this dozens of times and each time, I start getting chills just before she starts singing.
ikr? She is awesome...they all are. She just wails amazingly!
With Dereck Trucks backing her up on slide guitar and JPJ on bass? 2:42 made the hair on the back of my neck stand up!
@@christopherk763 it's as if JPJ and Derek were harmonizing with her.
Cousin Robert would be proud!
Outstanding!! JPJ is one of the most brilliant musicians, songwriters and producers. Ever.
He gave Zeppelin their solid foundation.
Mihirangi is stunningly beautiful and when she sings, it makes me cry.
Too screechy
“Crying won’t help you , prayer won’t do you no good”. One of the greatest lines I have ever heard.
I would like your comment but you're at "42"...
And how did they know the levee was gonna break in Chicago? The corrupt City of Chicago knew about those problems long ago and they let it break
@@mark.J6708 🤣😆😎
You have nonidea😢
Hell, What can I say?.. You guys are ALL outstanding musicians who convey ALL kinds of emotions. For an Old Man, sitting here on my retirement, I have to thank you ALL, from the bottom of my heart for this wonderful performance and for the entertainment. I would have to add that those female voices made me cry; specially Mihirangi, but also Susan Tedeschi and Elle Márjá . Once again, all my gratitude for the hard work that you all had to do to put this great work together. Greetings from Méjico
Mihirangi was my favorite too, although they were all great!
Enjoy your retirement… Not everyone has that opportunity ✊🏼🙏🏼
@@stevetrivago, Thank you for the good wishes Steve. You be good and stay healthy because the road is long and can be arduous.
Good to know I wasn't the only one that choked up listening to this. Wow! Powerful!!!!!🙌
@@Catrox1981 67, grew up with Led Z. This brought tears to my eyes. So freakin powerful!
An absolute masterpiece. What a collaboration.
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horribly awful
@@stuartgross462 it’s a creative take on a masterpiece, why don’t you like it?
Not awful. I can’t help but like it but in fairness it does seem a bit contrived.
@@VanirTraditionalist I believe it was for charity.
I am 64 year old white guy... My mother taught me to drive off season in Avalon, NJ. when no one was on the island. I remember sitting in my car on a coastal dune watching the winter waves to this song thinking life doesnt get any better than this. In 2024, I am sitting here crying because this version is just a smidgeion better than Led Zeppelin and reflecting on my youth
Jonesy is the coolest! Best bass player ever!
With his original '62 Jazz Bass, Awesome !
@@openmymind73 Is it his original? It looks pretty new i this vid.
@Ronald williams Yeah, but JPJ is bloody Led Zeppelin.
what amp is John Paul Jones using?
does anyone know?
@@RCAvhstape This is not original. It's a replica he got from Fender. In a video class he talks about
The whole track is incredible but as soon as Susan Tedeschi starts singing it takes it up to a new level.
I was wondering if it was just me...
@@fatgirl19jj67it’s not just you.
Word
Keep on Trucking!
Oh... my... GOD!!! It's very rarely that I'm so moved by a piece of music any more. 30 seconds in, I was already vibrating at a higher level, but when Mihirangi hit that first note, I completely transcended space-time. By the end, my face was covered with the tears of pure ecstasy. If this doesn't move your soul, you don't have one.
Was it not perfection? Buffalo Nichols had me buzzing with that Delta growl, and then Mihirangi just blew my head right off my shoulders! And then Susan comes in with that haunting, low, smoky voice and I was dead!
wow. so well said. I had the same reaction! tears of joy.
same to me, a music nirvana moment
Word.
Grow up little boy and stop taking our Creator's name in vain!
Number three of God's Ten Commandment says, "You must not misuse the name of the LORD your God. The LORD will not let you go unpunished if you misuse His name." Exodus 20:7
Um Holy crap....that's what music should feel like. Moved
OMG! If that doesn’t win a Grammy for best arrangement there is no justice in the world.
Grammy's are a popularity contest. Don't hold your breath.
Grammy's seem to take a big smelly shit on true rock icons like Jonesy --- just look at how they treated the tribute to Eddie Van Halen after he died --- disgraceful
@Ronald williams ...i agree with you...
💯
Buffalo Nickels, what a voice man! Mihirangi and Susan Tedeschi are both excellent and bring 2 different styles to the jam!
The young man named Buffalo Nichols that opens the song on vocals gives me the chills when I hear him sing. He's young, but his voice sounds old filled with pain and suffering. Incredible artist as is everyone in this video.
@Fred Wills everybody is an expert. He was great.
He's fabulous!!! ❤️ 🔥 🎤 🎶
Me too
Yeah, opening vocals, badass
Yes, his vocals are freaking fabulous. Hit me right in the heart
An absolutely outstanding version! JPJ is a master of his craft and still brings it!
That was BY FAR the BEST Playing for Change number ever. The harp guys TORE IT UP! JPJ Is The Man. Susan Tedeschi? What a pull Guys Who Put This Together👏👏👏👏👏
Susan Tedeschi? Is married to Derek Trucks that you see here as well. They both broke out as teens in the 90's. 2012 GRAMMY for Blues Album of the year REVELATOR and Derek's lifetime achievement Grammy. Huge catelog, known as best jam band ever. Here's 1 of my faves from Tedeschi Trucks Band "BOUND FOR GLORY" ua-cam.com/video/epAGY4hdQG8/v-deo.html
Sweet!
One of humanities greatest achievements. Derek Trucks just nailed the solo, and Mihirangi and Susan Tadeschi are just incredible. John Paul Jones makes this version of the song beyond brilliant.
Tedeschi and Trucks (his dad played percussion with the Allman Brothers for many years) often play in Southern California and blow the house down.
,@@tonymiller6847 it was his uncle Butch Trucks. He was one of the original Allman Brothers.
This version was brilliant!
Of course he did, he's Derek Trucks !!!
@@tonymiller6847 They are here now!
This is absolutely brilliant, from a massive Led Zeppelin fanatic
I'm a Zeppelin fan also and When The Levee Breaks, one of my favorite Zeppelin songs.
This was a great cover.
Another great cover of this song is by Zepparella. Check it out. You will be pleased.
Their best video of the song is studio and has lead singer with long dark hair hold mic in photo for video.
The Lady from Norway was just timeless .....absolutely beautiful ❤ that voice got me, it was now and thousands of years ago . The whole Video is just super Badass !! The beat mannnn . . Mermans good to hear from you ,miss that voice .
Growing up in the 60's and 70's, this song is part of my DNA. To hear it revisited in such a vital, vibrant way gives me goosebumps and I'm not crying, you're crying.
Older people may have said the same thing about Led Zeppelins cover of Kansas Joe McCoy's original from 1929.
@@Fogel70 Agreed, but I know blues purists who scoff at Led Zepp, Pink Floyd, etc. just because they used electric instruments and distortion and took the genre into new sonic/structural arrangements. I love hearing the experimentation (when it works, and I admit that's subjective), but I'm not a big fan of bands that try to reproduce their sound all over again (like Greta Van Fleet). And there are very few modern "pure" blues artists that don't bore me to tears...
Larry = ditto :-)
Listen to the bass in this song.....precise, powerful and perfect. The way John Paul Jones has been playing for over 50 years. JPJ was Led Zeppelin's secret weapon. Robert Plant and Jimmy Page got all limelight and glory, but JPJ was the transmission that made the car move forward.
Bonzo though. Led Zep ain't all time without Bonzo
Bonzo AND JPJ was a force!!!
Bonzo was the aviation fuel
@@derrickwright1996 my thought, Led Zep was heavy because of both
He also has a great sense of humor !
First heard the song during my tour of duty in Vietnam during the Monsoon Season! How prophetic 4 months of rain and the levees did break! Still alive though today! Thank the Lord 🙏Amen
Thank you for your service.
thank you for coming home
God bless you and thank you for your service 🤘🏼
@Ian Campbell 0 2:09
@Ian Campbell 😅 2:39
One of the finest Playing for change performances. Mermans Mosengo is a powerful harp player.
yeah, the other one is „Higher Ground 2020“ with the always amazing Sheila E.
Mihirangi…WOW what pipes!!!
Susan has such a powerful voice and Derek has gotta be one of the greatest slide guitarists in the world. They are an incredible combination.
I like the little howling wolf howl too.
Derek is the greatest slide guitarist- ever
Her vocal is the highlight of a great mix.
Goose bumps!🦆
@@helmutwilhelm8918 B.B King said so!
The instrumentalists are stunning, but the three womens voices are over the top, really gripping - each different, but together great. Greetings from Germany.
Yup. The engineering and mixing in a group like this - hauling in all the raw ingredients to make the final product… and what a product! 😍
Wow!!!! So much talent on display here!!!!
This is pretty awesome! It is also a testament to how good Zeppelin was that they used seven people to replace Robert Plant on vocals and harmonica, six people to replace Jimmy Page on guitar, an army of drummers and percussionists to replace John Bonham, yet John Paul Jones is absolutely irreplaceable, and didn't need any assistance with bass duties.
Excellent point!!
JPJ Never got enough credit. His grooves Make Zep for me, and a lot of other people.
@@bens4295 in fairness he is up against arguably 3 GOATs! But he held it all together.
@@MGMTBC You speak the Truth. Imagine Page playing a new riff, looking at you on bass and saying "what can you do over that" . Lotta pressure.
@@bens4295 *under that
Didn’t know what to expect. Just floored.
Indigenous people from other parts of the world, playing their hearts out, really drives home the message.
Was raised in the 70’s and this song is part of the DNA
Floored is apt. Enthralled. Gobsmacked. Pick ‘em
This IS the emotional innocence the world is missing
On the day Russia invaded Ukraine, this literally made me weep for us all.
The production quality is amazing. I recommend listening to it the first time with a really good sound system - at minimum put some headphones on. Many thanks to the folks that put this together.
Our house is burning and humans continue to make war..
Did you cry when Ukraine shelled the Donbass for 8 years?
@@Red_sovok666 of course they didnt. the mask npcs just changed their programming to Ukraine thats all thats happening.
This is best music video I've ever seen...thanks people🙏
Lol, you have undoubtedly not watched mini videos but anyway the video is OK that’s about it if you want to see the best version of this in my opinion go back and watch Robert Plant and Jimmy Page unplugged or one of those have a good day
Probably the best rendition of "when the levee Breaks" Ever.
No the original is
Only the Brits can truly play the blues, probably because it originally comes from British folk music.
@@zootsoot2006 you smoking that rock again, bro?
@@mondoseguendo6113 It comes from a mix of black spirituals and white folk music. The guitar and modulation came from Europe. The rhythmic side came from Africa. Perfect blend. To say that white people had nothing to do with the blues is pretty ahistorical. Black people and white people were mixing constantly for centuries. The idea that white folk music had no influence over the blues is just nonsensical.
@@zootsoot2006 right, so how can only Brits truly play the blues then?
So, I planned on watching just a few seconds of this and ended up watching it three times in a row. This was such a fantastic production that it drew me in wanting to watch it again and again. Thank you to all involved in its production; and thank you Led Zeppelin for giving the world something great to listen to.
I'm think I'm on my 9th watch with many more to come!!!
🎸🎶📶🌎🕉☮🌈
@@bodhimax5938 THIS is indeed an exceptionnal One. They're ALL very good BUT this one is ONE Level Above the rest ! Enjoy !
Exactly
OUTRAGEOUS piece!!!
Every single musician is burning hot, and brought it together in a most beautiful way!
Seeing the world play the same song .. brought tears to my eyes... So easy to get along with each other.. Come on people
Me too! Im bawling my eyes out! At 11, this was my favorite song!
Talk to pooty...
It’s that simple? @@rodturner6759
I hope you have followed in to listen/watch more of PFC song list. The first song I heard was 'Stand by Me' (the song that got them started) & I love the message & how they are trying to spread it. More recognition & suggestions in the algorithm please UA-cam
I feel you brother!
Fantastic to have Derek Trucks, one of the greatest living slide guitar players.
Not as many people know about him but he is amazing
And his lovely wife Susan Tedeschi
@@juanaboynkin1196 she has awesome voice
@@ouimetco I always say I could listen to Susan sing the phone book and enjoy it.
is that a real last name or made up? i mean the truck has only been around about 100 yrs
Everyone's talking about the vocals, but the harmonica, the drums, and JOHN PAUL FRIGGIN JONES!!! Too good!
Mihirangi and Susan Tedeschi absolutely SLAY this. Love the Norwegian singer, too. This is next level musicianship, completely extraordinary. Whoever arranged,edited and mixed this, it is collective genius.
Personally, I thought Mihirangi was a level above all the other singers.
@@tatty73 agreed
When she came in it made me cry. I'm 67 years old FFS!!
@@botond9724 He certainly did nothing for me, he wasn't bad but I wanted to hear someone like Plant tearing it up, not someone so underwhelmimg as him.
@@malcshone4409 same here friend she bought a tear to my eye I'm a 51 year old man 🙂
Outstanding piece of art..JPJ is a genius and the caliber of musicianship is out of the park!! Literaly linking the world thru music! Truly outstanding ❤❤❤❤
Thanks so much to you all! My life is better today because of this song.
What an incredible collaboration! Led Zep, in any shape, shade or form whatsoever, just never disappoints.
The harmonica player really captures the spirit of the original
Original is Memphis Minnie and Kansas Joe McCoy 1929
Led Zed was also a copy cover
I don’t remember a harmonica, just a guitar & voice from the late 20s.
That’s the incredible Mermans Mosengo from Congo. He’s in a lot of PFC , you’ll find him singing and you’ll just lose it 🙏
@@deanl0 No it isn’t. It’s more of a complete overhaul.
Led Zepp didn't use a Harmonica, it was some Page's guitar with some particular gear...He used it again on Coverdale Page album...
Really great to hear the Norwegian Sami singer in this bluesy Led Zeppelin song. I appreciate the global participation in these performances. The Maori dancers, drummer, and singer added a Pacific Island contribution to this performance. 3 years ago I took a BLUES Tour through Mississippi and other Southern states with ACE Touring Agency based in England. One of the blues performer in Mississippi told us that this kind of music is not popular anymore. That is okay. Every generation has their identity. I cannot force my musical tastes on others. As long as I can enjoy popular music from the 1960s to 1970s that is all I can ask. The way Mr. Perkin put a beat down on his drums I can tell some young people still enjoy this type of music. Peace, Love, and Rock & Roll. Plus hand Victory Sign.