Imagine being asked to perform one of the most legendary songs ever written, by one of the most legendary bands that ever existed, in front of the surviving members of said band, with the son of their deceased drummer on the drums. Heart absolutely killed this. I've seen this over 100 times, and I get chills every time.
I can only imagine what it must have felt like to be sitting in the audience during that performance. The Asian man, pictured in the crowd, near the end of the song, is Yo Yo Ma. He is one of the most accomplished musicians on the planet; for him to be feeling that groove the way he was, shows me how intense that experience was! Bonnie Raitt, blues guitar legend is also seen completely rocking. Great great performance!
Pressure - you've got POTUS, his misses and the three remaining Zeppelin band members in the audience - and you come up with a performance like that. Epic. Hats off to Bonzo's son on drums too.
Ann and Nancy Wilson is much older here than a they were in a a lot of their earlier videos but, they still are one of the greatest female rocker duos of all time! And Ann has fought a weight battle. Like so many others do as they age. Good work you two! PS. Look up Jimmy Page. Read about his guitar playing abilities. One of the greatest, ever!
I heard that Ann put that black coat with the big collar on right before they came on stage because she was self-conscious about her size. She didn't want that to be the focus of the crowd. That voice and that talent and she still knew some would criticize her appearance. How sad. I believe Ann was 62 when this was recorded. What a lady!
If you get a chance, watch the entire tribute. Just amazing. This performance give me the chills. Jimmy Page is really enjoying this performance, Robert Plant has awakes hated people performing this song, he kept a his expressions to a minimal, but he absolutely loved it. He praised them big time in interviews. Kennedy’s Tributes are so brilliantly put together. Linda Rondstadt and Cher have great honors too. Gotta love the Obamas
On drums is Jason Bonham, son of the late John Bonham (Bonzo) who died in 1980 - and Zeppelin came to a close. The 3 gentlemen in the balcony are 3 of the quartet that made Led Zeppelin: John Paul Jones, Robert Plant, and Jimmy Page. Robert Plant was very close friends with John Bonham and his death was devastating for Plant personally. This tribute goes beyond the boundaries of the legendary band that is Led Zeppelin.
I’m an old school metal head from the 80s….and a “purist” (meaning I don’t like covers of songs I like)….but there are a few covers that do the original justice….and this is definitely one of those covers!
Totally agree. however I love this cover better than the original. I was a teen when the song came out. Wasn't one of my favorite songs. But this cover nailed it for me!
If You enjoy this segment check out CBS Sunday Morning Led Zeppelind did. It is on UA-cam its very informative. Here - ua-cam.com/video/2jAj1yMgeUU/v-deo.html
totally agree with you, 1st time I ever saw this performance years ago I was like, this is probably the best cover of this song ever, if you didn't know it was a Led Zeppelin song, you would think it was a Heart song
Enjoyed your reactions! When the drummer was approached to play drums for this performance, he said on one condition. That Ann Wilson sing the song. Robert Plant absolutely hated every cover of this song, he heard, saying every singer or band got it wrong. But he said, "Miss Wilson got it right." Those two interviews were done by Rolling Stone magazine in January 2013.
Robert Plant is Jason Bonham’s godfather and had asked Jason to attend the honors with the band and Jason declined. So, this was a complete surprise to Robert to see Jason on stage. Jason did his Dad proud; this was an emotional moment for Led Zeppelin and Jason. This is the most highly rated Kennedy Center Honors performance and best cover ever performed live. Kudos to Heart and Shane Fontayne (guitarist)! Please react to Led Zeppelin with Jason Bonham live Celebration Day Kashmir performance; it is epic. You will see that the old guys can still rock and why they are the GOATs.
Imagine Anne Wilson who is now 71 yrs old and still touring and rocking, still one of , if not the best female rock vocalists ever. Nancy now 67 .. these ladies are freakin amazing. I always get teary eyed when Jason looks up to heaven at the end. Also, could you imagine the pressure the guitarist must have felt performing an iconic guitar solo, in front of the legendary guitarist who created it.? Hands down the best cover of this song. Robert Plant wiping away tears was also a great moment. I saw Heart live a few years back and they cover quite a few Led Zeppelin songs in their set.
Jason Bonham also played drums in his father's place at Led Zeppelin's final show in 2007, when Robert Plant, Jimmy Page & John Paul Jones reunited for an 'invitation only' charity show... It was filmed and released as a live DVD/CD "Celebration day" 🔥🔥🤘🤘 Robert Plant has since declined to perform as Led Zeppelin anymore... he said privately that not having John Bonham there is painful to experience while playing those songs. He does a few Zeppelin songs at his solo concerts... but his friend's absence affects him the most. Also, he's not comfortable singing that high at his age - he called Zeppelin's brand of heavy rock for "young men". Jason Bonham did record 2 albums as Bonham back in the late 80's... He plays drums for former Van Halen singer Sammy Hagar (the Circle) and often tours as "Led Zeppelin Evening" playing Zeppelin songs live in concert as Jason Bonham Band.
The Kennedy Center honors are such a great idea. Honoring those legends that are still with us before they are not. I don’t think you can out do a performance like this… even for Led Zeppelin. Epic stuff.
Another thing is that when Bonham died, Led Zeppelin stopped. They weren't going to get another drummer for one he couldn't be replaced and two I saw an interview with Robert Plant and he said it was all or nothing. And I'm sure his kid played that song thousands of times. But to do it in honor of his dad and his dad's band mates in front of them,,,Damn!!! And I don't think anyone one else could have done that as amazing as the Wilson sisters!!! And the lead guitarist nailed it. During the solo I think it was his dad they kept going to. It was just amazing!!
I have watched this so many times and get chills each time. I love the arrangement they did by adding in an orchestra and the choir. Seeing the members so happy and even Robert Plant with tears in his eyes makes me emotional each time.
Led Zeppelin, Heart - this is them 50 years later, 50 years after most of the videos you've seen them in. How many of today's artists/musicians/singers will still be performing this well 50 years from now?
Something to think about, Heart started their band career in the 70's, playing in dive bars covering Led Zeppelin songs in Seattle, Portland, and the Northwest...they wouldn't be if not for those songs and the chance to earn a living perfecting their own sound, so for them to be the ones selected to do the tribute song, and that song be Stairway to Heaven and with Bonham's son for the Honorees themselves...must of been massive emotion and energy for all involved.
Gotta love Ann Wilson one of the best female rock vocals of all time and my man Jason Bonham on the skins god damn what a moment man great performance love Robert's reaction at the end.
Wow, you’re rolling through the big ones for sure. Definitely dive into Heart, those sisters have a 30 plus year career all their own. Led Zeppelin- what an honor. Royalty in Rock n Roll right there. God rest John Bonham- your son did you proud. 🤘😎❤️🔥 This was part of a show- Lenny Kravitz performing, Foo Fighters Dave Grohl….watch the whole show.❤️
Jason Bonham also played with Foreigner for a while. Even though purists may say it was not with Foreigner's original lead singer, it is still worth checking out. Live of course.
You really need to see Led Zeppelin do Kashmir from their reunion concert in 2007 in London. They are in their 60's and Jason Bonham does an amazing job on his dad's drums
WhenAnn and Nancy were growing up and starting a band They idolized Led Zeppelin. They routinely Do Led Zeppelin songs at the encores of their concerts
Can you imagine trying to top the Original and touch the original OG's watching you!! Ann and Nancy Wilson are top notch!! They nail anything they touch!! What a beautiful performance, I cry everytime!!
Robert fighting back the tears; Ann, Nancy and Jason fighting back the nerves; Michelle fighting back the 'Who tf?'. Playing in front of Zep AND the Obamas, David Letterman, Buddy Guy, Yoyo Mah, Bonnie Raitt, Colbert... pressure much? Home run, Heart AND you two. Peace from Canada.
After many viewings of this I always only thought of the band members emotional response to what they were seeing. It took me till now to realize I missed the most important thing. How can they not be sitting there saying to themselves, "Hey wait, someone"s missing, there should be 4 of us here ". If I was one of those 3, being there that night and thinking about it would've broken my "Heart". No matter how long ago it was that they lost their bandmate.
I love watch the bands reaction to this amazing performance… to be honored at that level, for your lifetimes work, it looked like the band were watching their entire lives flash before them in that moment. What’s beautiful is that all the people who were playing are not just high level musicians, but we’re all musicians who were profoundly influenced by Led Zeppelin’s music… but it’s hard to be in a rock bad and not be either directly or indirectly influenced by Zeppelin, because they’ve really had a profound influence on the tradition.
Kennedy Center was created to honor those legendary contributors to the performing arts. Annually they pay tribute to five exceptional artists, from opera to ballet, jazz, rock, rap, actors, dancers, directors, choreographers, etc. Each artist sits with the current president, to hear and watch their peers pay tribute to them. The President pins their medal around their neck and the audience is filled with celebrity Kennedy Center members. Membership and ticket to this annual event average $10K. I always enjoyed watching this show at the holidays. It touches every art, age, talent and expression. It was started by the Kennedy family to keep art, music, and theatre a vibrant part of American life. Proceeds go to schools to support children interested in the performing arts.
John Bonham's Grave is in St. Michael's Church Rushock, England. I live in Drotwich Spa not far from Rushock.Pepole still put drum sticks by his head stone as a mark of respect.
I never get tired of this performance. Thanks to young people like you guys, this music will live on. I grew up on this type of music and it is a shame that so many young people are missing out on GREAT music.
If you've got some of the top musicians and performers (including one of the best cellists in history) rocking out in your audience, you're clearly doing it right.
Led Zeppelin's music has continued to sell to younger generations... even today. Their new compilation album 'Mothership" has sold 2X platinum. Their 4th album 'Led Zeppelin IV' has sold 24 million copies in the US alone - top 5 selling record of all time, thanks to the song 'Stairway to heaven'... Zeppelin's catalog in the USA has sold staggering numbers and still selling: 'Led Zeppelin' - 8 million, 'Led Zeppelin II' - 12 million, 'Led Zeppelin III' - 6 million, 'Houses of the holy' - 11 million, 'Physical Graffiti' (double album, 16X platinum) - 8 million, 'Presence' - 3 million, 'In through the out door' - 6 million, 'Coda' (outtakes record) - 1 million. 'The song remains the same' (double live album, 4X platinum) - 2 million. The biggest selling band of the 1970's.
you need to watch that whole presentation , the whole thing was amazing , has Lenny Kravitz , Kid Rock , Foo Fighters and Jack Black , as well as Heart and Jason Bohnam at the end!
Please do Adam Lambert's performance at the Kennedy Center honoring Cher with "Believe". Jaw-dropping and goosebumps. All of the celebrities in the audience were stunned.
I’ve heard covers of two of the most iconic songs in rock history. This one, and Bohemian Rhapsody. Heart’s rendition gives me chills and goosebumps every time I watch it. P!nk’s version of B Rhapsody was recorded from her Fun House concert tour in Australia. I saw Queen four times in concert. The opera part of the song was always a recording in the Queen shows. P!nk’s was live. Impressed the Hell outta this old man. Check it out if ya get a chance. I really enjoy watchin you kids listening to music I grew up with when it was “new”. ✌️❤️😁🖖🍻
They were in their 60’s here! Gorgeous! And singing it to the honorees- Led Zeppelin- no pressure or anything. This was a short edited version. Try the full length one! Kennedy Center has honored many of the greatest musical artists ever- including Aretha Franklin’s last epic performance!
When it came out, STH was not a mainstream song. This is a nice, well produced mainstream friendly version of that song. What really makes it special though are the reactions from the surviving members. Also, Anne Wilson does a fine job, as does Jason, the band, and the choir.
The drummer Jason Bonham is the son of the late drummer of Led Zeppelin. He was asked by the members in Led Zeppelin to sit with them. He told them he couldn't make it. He wanted to surprise them and play for his late father.
The Guitarist is Shane Fontayne. Other comments below mention him. To add to that, he was part of the house band for the Kennedy Center for several years. He has played with a lot of musicians; Bruce Springsteen, John Waite, Rod Stewart, Joe Cocker. He was also married to actress :Mackenzie Phillips".
ive heard that the lead singer hates (or just doesn’t like) any covers of Stairway To Heaven, but he said he enjoyed this one. the hats the choir and the drummers son were wearing were to pay respect to the drummer, i think he kinda made that hat famous or in style at the time. i also think the singer said after this “why didn’t we get a fucking choir?”feel free to fact check me tho lol
Lead singer... Robert Plant ( facts , come-on man its Led Zeppelin ) Lets not forget Ann & Nancy Wilson busting their 💖💖 on stage with Jason Bonham Drummer... Jason Bonham ( facts: taking his dads seat, John Bonzo Bonham* [ RIP ] ) ( * who wore the Bowler [ Derby ] hat .... Many more facts ! ) You got the facts right... I just filled in the missing details... Rock on brother ✌😎
Most bands honestly don't enjoy their "signature" song because you can only milk a cow so many times. Zep were known to play Stairway differently live quite a lot, sometimes to the point that it didn't sound like the same song at all... I suppose to fend off boredom of having to add it to every set list automatically. Plant was definitely in his feelings about Bonham and the power of the moment visibly set in for him. Cool cover, historical performance and probably the closest any band including Led Zeppelin themselves has ever come to nailing that tune live
At the very beginning of the video, when Jason Bonham comes onstage, he's pointing his drumsticks and smiling a "Gotcha!" smile. The reason for this - and for Robert Plant's jumping out of his chair and pointing - is that Robert Plant is Jason Bonham's godfather and had invited him to that event as his guest..but Jason lied his ass off and told Robert that he couldn't make it because he had committed to a gig in Los Angeles that night (the tribute happened in Washington D.C.). So this really was a "gotcha!" surprise for Robert Plant. One he absolutely loved.
You guys are great! I was waiting for this reaction and you didn't disappoint. What an epic performance by everyone on that stage for all the world to see.
John Bonham always wore one of those bolo hats! After his dad John died. The rest of the band stepped in like a father figure!! Led Zeppelin didn't know he was gona be there. Heart puts on one helleva performance!!
Some days all you need is to have a little Ann and Nancy Wilson in your life. The drummer in this video is Jason Bonham who is the son of the original drummer of Led Zepplin John Bonham and the bowler hats were John’s trademark. Zepplin absolutely loved this tribute.
It wasn't new for Heart to do Zeppelin live. They were always huge Zeppelin fans and they often covered their songs live. Jason Bonham, the son had played with Zeppelin themselves before as their drummer for reunion type things. Also, they had a Huge one night reunion show right around the same time as this where the son played the entire show. That show had millions of people trying to buy tickets so they had to sell them by lottery. If interested the entire concert is on you tube. And as a bonus, probably the best live version of Kashmir is from this concert. Oh, all those people came on stage because this was a giant tribute concert where a bunch of other bands did songs by Zeppelin. Lenny Kravits , The Foo Fighters, Jack Black and his group Tenacious D. Kid Rock. I think Sheryl Crow but not positive about her.
another epic LIVE performance is Justin Timberlake and Chris Stapleton at th CMA Awards. Tennessee Whiskey and Drink You Away. two songs. Brings down the house filled with artists and music people that know their shtuff
I don’t know if anyone else has mentioned it yet, but not only was Jason Bonham drumming on this, but he was playing one of his father’s drum kits and wearing one of his hats as well. Definitely emotional for him as well as for Robert, Jimmy, and John.
Nicely Done! It was great to see that you both really enjoyed it but, Also how you reacted to this with such class & respect! Something to take into consideration, Ann was 62 when doing this performance. Nancy I think was 60, They both are amazing ladies! The Scene : Legends performing a song by Rock God's in front of them, No Pressure... Actually I heard this story back in the 70's Led Zep were doing a concert in some American city, After the concert The band was talking about going for a beer an arena worker over heard them talking and suggested a bar not to far away from the arena, Zep decided to go there, The band playing at the bar was Heart, Back in Heart's early day's they were playing some of their own song's but mainly doing Led Zep cover song's. Back to the story, Heart was playing a Zep song & once they finished their last set, Robert Plant & Jimmy Page approached them, Commenting on how well they sounded & at that point gave Heart permission to cover any of Led Zep's song's anytime anywhere, Have been fortunate enough to see Heart quite a few different time's And they always played 1 or 2 Zep song's during their concerts. Pretty cool story & Clearly Ann & Nancy were the perfect choice to do this at The Kennedy Center for Led Zep. Thanks again, Really enjoy your take of this & glad that you both really enjoyed it too. Take care & Keep safe! Cheers from Canada!
Probably the best tribute to a band b another band I've seen, legendary band paying tribute to a legendary band. You touched the emotion Jason Bonham was feeling. I've read that he was using his father's drums for this performance. Plus, he's known the members of Led Zeppelin his entire life and I think Robert Plant is even his godfather (Plant and John Bonham had been friends since they were in high school).
Although this isn't Heart on stage, just the Wilson sisters, Jason on the kit, a top notch orchestra, a couple of proficient studio musicians and one huge choir...you really can't expect anything but a really professional and well played tribute. That blacktie crowd loved it, as well as the notoriously picky Mr. Plant.
The drummer here is the son of the Late drummer. Jason Binham is his name. The hats he and the choir are wearing are in honor if his father John who always wore one
Whoever recommends this, please don’t forget to mention, “Make sure you watch the full version!!!” Someone has gone and excised bits of this version for television, which ought to be a felony.
A couple of things you might've not picked up on... the chorus at the end are wearing bowler hats, because John Bonham used to wear one when playing drums with Zeppelin. And the guitarist playing a doubleneck guitar at the back is a tribute to Jimmy Page.
It’s great that you have an open mind to check all different types of music, plus staying true to yourselves!!! Stay young my friends. Getting to know these different bands, music, and songs will keep you that way!! Good Job Crys and Rico! 🔥☮️👍
They look different because this performance is 35 years after Baracuda and Magic Man. Ann was 62 and Nancy 58 at this performance. Also there is a longer version, this is the one from CBS which was edited for the TV show.
If you want to see more of Jason Bonham on the drums with Led Zeppelin, you should re-watch "Ramble On", and "Kashmir" from the Celebration Day concert. It's so good.
I’ve watched that whole concert. Some great musicians playing their songs. The derby hats really got Robert plant emotional. They are a tribute to Jon bonham and his son Jason wore his dads for the song. Jason bonham declined his invite from Robert plant( his godfather) to sit with them - because his playing the drums was to be a surprise.
Imagine being asked to perform one of the most legendary songs ever written, by one of the most legendary bands that ever existed, in front of the surviving members of said band, with the son of their deceased drummer on the drums. Heart absolutely killed this. I've seen this over 100 times, and I get chills every time.
Absofuckinlutley!!!♡♡♡♡♡
Me too! Every damn time! So good!
Right!!!!
Now that is pressure lol
Best cover ever..yes legendary
..and guitarist on point ...love it .
Gives me the chills or I cry
I'm not sure if this has been mentioned, but Ann Wilson was 62 when this tribute was filmed in 2012. What a set of pipes!
I can only imagine what it must have felt like to be sitting in the audience during that performance. The Asian man, pictured in the crowd, near the end of the song, is Yo Yo Ma. He is one of the most accomplished musicians on the planet; for him to be feeling that groove the way he was, shows me how intense that experience was! Bonnie Raitt, blues guitar legend is also seen completely rocking. Great great performance!
Yeah Bonnie Raitt is on her feet and jamming out! She’s the older woman with long red hair with a gray streak in it.
Do not overlook Shayne Fontayne on guitar who had to play the solo in front of guitar god Jimmy Page. Epic.
Best cover ever...yes guitarist was on point
He was on it.
Pressure - you've got POTUS, his misses and the three remaining Zeppelin band members in the audience - and you come up with a performance like that. Epic. Hats off to Bonzo's son on drums too.
Fuck the Obama;s
I'm left in tears everytime I see this. You blink your eyes and 40 years pass. Enjoy your youth Crys and Rico. Just let the music play ❤💙
Got you Robin🙏🙏
gwan lol Up until you're 40, you're just doing research. xo
Ann and Nancy Wilson is much older here than a they were in a a lot of their earlier videos but, they
still are one of the greatest female rocker duos of all time!
And Ann has fought a weight battle. Like so many others do as they age.
Good work you two!
PS. Look up Jimmy Page. Read about his guitar playing abilities. One of the greatest, ever!
I heard that Ann put that black coat with the big collar on right before they came on stage because she was self-conscious about her size. She didn't want that to be the focus of the crowd. That voice and that talent and she still knew some would criticize her appearance. How sad.
I believe Ann was 62 when this was recorded. What a lady!
Their not one of rhe best "frmale" rockers
They are just one of the best rockers period.
If you get a chance, watch the entire tribute. Just amazing. This performance give me the chills.
Jimmy Page is really enjoying this performance, Robert Plant has awakes hated people performing this song, he kept a his expressions to a minimal, but he absolutely loved it. He praised them big time in interviews.
Kennedy’s Tributes are so brilliantly put together. Linda Rondstadt and Cher have great honors too.
Gotta love the Obamas
On drums is Jason Bonham, son of the late John Bonham (Bonzo) who died in 1980 - and Zeppelin came to a close. The 3 gentlemen in the balcony are 3 of the quartet that made Led Zeppelin: John Paul Jones, Robert Plant, and Jimmy Page. Robert Plant was very close friends with John Bonham and his death was devastating for Plant personally. This tribute goes beyond the boundaries of the legendary band that is Led Zeppelin.
beautiful, and Obama was there rocking out.. it was just so prefect..... perfect moment.
I’m an old school metal head from the 80s….and a “purist” (meaning I don’t like covers of songs I like)….but there are a few covers that do the original justice….and this is definitely one of those covers!
Totally agree. however I love this cover better than the original. I was a teen when the song came out. Wasn't one of my favorite songs. But this cover nailed it for me!
If You enjoy this segment check out CBS Sunday Morning Led Zeppelind did. It is on UA-cam its very informative. Here - ua-cam.com/video/2jAj1yMgeUU/v-deo.html
@@michaelasay8587 There were many songs back then that were well liked that I wasn't much of a fan of. I guess I went against the grain in some ways.
totally agree with you, 1st time I ever saw this performance years ago I was like, this is probably the best cover of this song ever, if you didn't know it was a Led Zeppelin song, you would think it was a Heart song
@@cntrldfision5746 Exactly!
It was his fathers drum kit he was playing and his hat he was wearing. It must have been so emotional for him.
Enjoyed your reactions! When the drummer was approached to play drums for this performance, he said on one condition. That Ann Wilson sing the song. Robert Plant absolutely hated every cover of this song, he heard, saying every singer or band got it wrong. But he said, "Miss Wilson got it right." Those two interviews were done by Rolling Stone magazine in January 2013.
Best cover ever
No one has hit those high notes like Ann did with this song. This is why they got a standing ovation.
This is one of the greatest performances I have ever seen. And I have seen a lot.
It takes crazy talent to do Led Zeppelin justice. They are the best band ever, no cap, and Heart does it very well.
Robert Plant is Jason Bonham’s godfather and had asked Jason to attend the honors with the band and Jason declined. So, this was a complete surprise to Robert to see Jason on stage. Jason did his Dad proud; this was an emotional moment for Led Zeppelin and Jason.
This is the most highly rated Kennedy Center Honors performance and best cover ever performed live. Kudos to Heart and Shane Fontayne (guitarist)!
Please react to Led Zeppelin with Jason Bonham live Celebration Day Kashmir performance; it is epic. You will see that the old guys can still rock and why they are the GOATs.
Imagine Anne Wilson who is now 71 yrs old and still touring and rocking, still one of , if not the best female rock vocalists ever. Nancy now 67 .. these ladies are freakin amazing. I always get teary eyed when Jason looks up to heaven at the end. Also, could you imagine the pressure the guitarist must have felt performing an iconic guitar solo, in front of the legendary guitarist who created it.? Hands down the best cover of this song. Robert Plant wiping away tears was also a great moment. I saw Heart live a few years back and they cover quite a few Led Zeppelin songs in their set.
Jason Bonham also played drums in his father's place at Led Zeppelin's final show in 2007, when Robert Plant, Jimmy Page & John Paul Jones reunited for an 'invitation only' charity show... It was filmed and released as a live DVD/CD "Celebration day" 🔥🔥🤘🤘
Robert Plant has since declined to perform as Led Zeppelin anymore... he said privately that not having John Bonham there is painful to experience while playing those songs. He does a few Zeppelin songs at his solo concerts... but his friend's absence affects him the most. Also, he's not comfortable singing that high at his age - he called Zeppelin's brand of heavy rock for "young men".
Jason Bonham did record 2 albums as Bonham back in the late 80's... He plays drums for former Van Halen singer Sammy Hagar (the Circle) and often tours as "Led Zeppelin Evening" playing Zeppelin songs live in concert as Jason Bonham Band.
The Kennedy Center honors are such a great idea. Honoring those legends that are still with us before they are not. I don’t think you can out do a performance like this… even for Led Zeppelin. Epic stuff.
Another thing is that when Bonham died, Led Zeppelin stopped. They weren't going to get another drummer for one he couldn't be replaced and two I saw an interview with Robert Plant and he said it was all or nothing. And I'm sure his kid played that song thousands of times. But to do it in honor of his dad and his dad's band mates in front of them,,,Damn!!! And I don't think anyone one else could have done that as amazing as the Wilson sisters!!! And the lead guitarist nailed it. During the solo I think it was his dad they kept going to. It was just amazing!!
I have watched this so many times and get chills each time. I love the arrangement they did by adding in an orchestra and the choir. Seeing the members so happy and even Robert Plant with tears in his eyes makes me emotional each time.
Led Zeppelin, Heart - this is them 50 years later, 50 years after most of the videos you've seen them in. How many of today's artists/musicians/singers will still be performing this well 50 years from now?
This song is awesome, but this cover is unbelievable ! I can't help but cry every time i hear it...
Something to think about, Heart started their band career in the 70's, playing in dive bars covering Led Zeppelin songs in Seattle, Portland, and the Northwest...they wouldn't be if not for those songs and the chance to earn a living perfecting their own sound, so for them to be the ones selected to do the tribute song, and that song be Stairway to Heaven and with Bonham's son for the Honorees themselves...must of been massive emotion and energy for all involved.
Gotta love Ann Wilson one of the best female rock vocals of all time and my man Jason Bonham on the skins god damn what a moment man great performance love Robert's reaction at the end.
Wow, you’re rolling through the big ones for sure. Definitely dive into Heart, those sisters have a 30 plus year career all their own.
Led Zeppelin- what an honor. Royalty in Rock n Roll right there. God rest John Bonham- your son did you proud. 🤘😎❤️🔥
This was part of a show- Lenny Kravitz performing, Foo Fighters Dave Grohl….watch the whole show.❤️
Zeppelin, used to do the choir and orchestra with songs. They were forever making the same songs different and better
Jason Bonham also played with Foreigner for a while. Even though purists may say it was not with Foreigner's original lead singer, it is still worth checking out. Live of course.
You really need to see Led Zeppelin do Kashmir from their reunion concert in 2007 in London. They are in their 60's and Jason Bonham does an amazing job on his dad's drums
WhenAnn and Nancy were growing up and starting a band They idolized Led Zeppelin. They routinely Do Led Zeppelin songs at the encores of their concerts
Can you imagine trying to top the Original and touch the original OG's watching you!! Ann and Nancy Wilson are top notch!! They nail anything they touch!! What a beautiful performance, I cry everytime!!
Robert fighting back the tears; Ann, Nancy and Jason fighting back the nerves; Michelle fighting back the 'Who tf?'. Playing in front of Zep AND the Obamas, David Letterman, Buddy Guy, Yoyo Mah, Bonnie Raitt, Colbert... pressure much? Home run, Heart AND you two. Peace from Canada.
After many viewings of this I always only thought of the band members emotional response to what they were seeing. It took me till now to realize I missed the most important thing. How can they not be sitting there saying to themselves, "Hey wait, someone"s missing, there should be 4 of us here ". If I was one of those 3, being there that night and thinking about it would've broken my "Heart". No matter how long ago it was that they lost their bandmate.
The drummer has played for them before. You tube has it. They did a concert when they were older
Led Zepplin is up there watching Jason play, and it moves all of them. They have known him all his life.
I love watch the bands reaction to this amazing performance… to be honored at that level, for your lifetimes work, it looked like the band were watching their entire lives flash before them in that moment. What’s beautiful is that all the people who were playing are not just high level musicians, but we’re all musicians who were profoundly influenced by Led Zeppelin’s music… but it’s hard to be in a rock bad and not be either directly or indirectly influenced by Zeppelin, because they’ve really had a profound influence on the tradition.
Kennedy Center was created to honor those legendary contributors to the performing arts. Annually they pay tribute to five exceptional artists, from opera to ballet, jazz, rock, rap, actors, dancers, directors, choreographers, etc. Each artist sits with the current president, to hear and watch their peers pay tribute to them. The President pins their medal around their neck and the audience is filled with celebrity Kennedy Center members. Membership and ticket to this annual event average $10K. I always enjoyed watching this show at the holidays. It touches every art, age, talent and expression. It was started by the Kennedy family to keep art, music, and theatre a vibrant part of American life. Proceeds go to schools to support children interested in the performing arts.
Best cover ever. Hands down.
Fun reaction. She has beautiful eyes, to boot.
Legend has it, that Ann was the only one asked to sing Stairway to Heaven, if she refused, they would have not done it.
Robert plants reaction is unbelievable. He's super emotional
John Bonham's Grave is in St. Michael's Church Rushock, England. I live in Drotwich Spa not far from Rushock.Pepole still put drum sticks by his head stone as a mark of respect.
Ann usually sings lead for Heart, but Nancy is a talented singer also. Listen to These Dreams to hear Nancy singing lead.
I never get tired of this performance. Thanks to young people like you guys, this music will live on. I grew up on this type of music and it is a shame that so many young people are missing out on GREAT music.
Part of Plant's emotions comes from watching his best friend's son play his Dad's part.
If you've got some of the top musicians and performers (including one of the best cellists in history) rocking out in your audience, you're clearly doing it right.
they look different its 45 years ago since they performed at there peak
Led Zeppelin's music has continued to sell to younger generations... even today. Their new compilation album 'Mothership" has sold 2X platinum. Their 4th album 'Led Zeppelin IV' has sold 24 million copies in the US alone - top 5 selling record of all time, thanks to the song 'Stairway to heaven'... Zeppelin's catalog in the USA has sold staggering numbers and still selling:
'Led Zeppelin' - 8 million, 'Led Zeppelin II' - 12 million, 'Led Zeppelin III' - 6 million, 'Houses of the holy' - 11 million, 'Physical Graffiti' (double album, 16X platinum) - 8 million, 'Presence' - 3 million, 'In through the out door' - 6 million, 'Coda' (outtakes record) - 1 million.
'The song remains the same' (double live album, 4X platinum) - 2 million.
The biggest selling band of the 1970's.
you need to watch that whole presentation , the whole thing was amazing , has Lenny Kravitz , Kid Rock , Foo Fighters and Jack Black , as well as Heart and Jason Bohnam at the end!
Heart is always amazing!!!!
It's refreshing that you research to the musicians you're reacting too...Good job.
Please do Adam Lambert's performance at the Kennedy Center honoring Cher with "Believe". Jaw-dropping and goosebumps. All of the celebrities in the audience were stunned.
I’ve heard covers of two of the most iconic songs in rock history. This one, and Bohemian Rhapsody. Heart’s rendition gives me chills and goosebumps every time I watch it. P!nk’s version of B Rhapsody was recorded from her Fun House concert tour in Australia. I saw Queen four times in concert. The opera part of the song was always a recording in the Queen shows. P!nk’s was live. Impressed the Hell outta this old man. Check it out if ya get a chance. I really enjoy watchin you kids listening to music I grew up with when it was “new”. ✌️❤️😁🖖🍻
Best song ever
Zeppelin was ahead of their time
They were in their 60’s here! Gorgeous! And singing it to the honorees- Led Zeppelin- no pressure or anything. This was a short edited version. Try the full length one!
Kennedy Center has honored many of the greatest musical artists ever- including Aretha Franklin’s last epic performance!
When it came out, STH was not a mainstream song. This is a nice, well produced mainstream friendly version of that song. What really makes it special though are the reactions from the surviving members. Also, Anne Wilson does a fine job, as does Jason, the band, and the choir.
Not main stream?? It was the final song at every high school dance. It was epic in its day.
BELLISSIMO meritano questo e molto di piu per quello che hanno fatto.
This give me goosebumps everytime I hear this. Amazing❤️❤️
The drummer Jason Bonham is the son of the late drummer of Led Zeppelin. He was asked by the members in Led Zeppelin to sit with them. He told them he couldn't make it. He wanted to surprise them and play for his late father.
Ann was 62 when she sung this.
Very very great reaction y’all, I’m happy to see how young you guys are and learning different genres of music and history 😊
The Guitarist is Shane Fontayne. Other comments below mention him. To add to that, he was part of the house band for the Kennedy Center for several years. He has played with a lot of musicians; Bruce Springsteen, John Waite, Rod Stewart, Joe Cocker. He was also married to actress :Mackenzie Phillips".
ive heard that the lead singer hates (or just doesn’t like) any covers of Stairway To Heaven, but he said he enjoyed this one. the hats the choir and the drummers son were wearing were to pay respect to the drummer, i think he kinda made that hat famous or in style at the time. i also think the singer said after this “why didn’t we get a fucking choir?”feel free to fact check me tho lol
Lead singer... Robert Plant ( facts , come-on man its Led Zeppelin )
Lets not forget Ann & Nancy Wilson busting their 💖💖 on stage with Jason Bonham
Drummer... Jason Bonham ( facts: taking his dads seat, John Bonzo Bonham* [ RIP ] )
( * who wore the Bowler [ Derby ] hat .... Many more facts ! )
You got the facts right... I just filled in the missing details... Rock on brother ✌😎
Most bands honestly don't enjoy their "signature" song because you can only milk a cow so many times. Zep were known to play Stairway differently live quite a lot, sometimes to the point that it didn't sound like the same song at all... I suppose to fend off boredom of having to add it to every set list automatically. Plant was definitely in his feelings about Bonham and the power of the moment visibly set in for him. Cool cover, historical performance and probably the closest any band including Led Zeppelin themselves has ever come to nailing that tune live
At the very beginning of the video, when Jason Bonham comes onstage, he's pointing his drumsticks and smiling a "Gotcha!" smile. The reason for this - and for Robert Plant's jumping out of his chair and pointing - is that Robert Plant is Jason Bonham's godfather and had invited him to that event as his guest..but Jason lied his ass off and told Robert that he couldn't make it because he had committed to a gig in Los Angeles that night (the tribute happened in Washington D.C.).
So this really was a "gotcha!" surprise for Robert Plant. One he absolutely loved.
Another tribute to John Bonham (OG drummer) was the entire choir wearing bowler hats (as well as his son Jason), which were his signature.
You guys are great! I was waiting for this reaction and you didn't disappoint. What an epic performance by everyone on that stage for all the world to see.
They nailed it
He absolutely killed it!
John Bonham always wore one of those bolo hats! After his dad John died. The rest of the band stepped in like a father figure!! Led Zeppelin didn't know he was gona be there. Heart puts on one helleva performance!!
Some days all you need is to have a little Ann and Nancy Wilson in your life. The drummer in this video is Jason Bonham who is the son of the original drummer of Led Zepplin John Bonham and the bowler hats were John’s trademark. Zepplin absolutely loved this tribute.
The song is one of the best, ever written. Heart did it well.. but Heart are Legends in their own. The song is a masterpiece.
It wasn't new for Heart to do Zeppelin live. They were always huge Zeppelin fans and they often covered their songs live. Jason Bonham, the son had played with Zeppelin themselves before as their drummer for reunion type things. Also, they had a Huge one night reunion show right around the same time as this where the son played the entire show. That show had millions of people trying to buy tickets so they had to sell them by lottery. If interested the entire concert is on you tube. And as a bonus, probably the best live version of Kashmir is from this concert. Oh, all those people came on stage because this was a giant tribute concert where a bunch of other bands did songs by Zeppelin. Lenny Kravits , The Foo Fighters, Jack Black and his group Tenacious D. Kid Rock. I think Sheryl Crow but not positive about her.
Goosebumps every time, every time 😎
another epic LIVE performance is Justin Timberlake and Chris Stapleton at th CMA Awards. Tennessee Whiskey and Drink You Away. two songs. Brings down the house filled with artists and music people that know their shtuff
I don’t know if anyone else has mentioned it yet, but not only was Jason Bonham drumming on this, but he was playing one of his father’s drum kits and wearing one of his hats as well. Definitely emotional for him as well as for Robert, Jimmy, and John.
Yep ..grew up listening to heart and zeppelin..best cover song I ever have listened to..
Nicely Done!
It was great to see that you both really enjoyed it but,
Also how you reacted to this with such class & respect!
Something to take into consideration, Ann was 62 when doing this performance.
Nancy I think was 60, They both are amazing ladies!
The Scene : Legends performing a song by Rock God's in front of them,
No Pressure...
Actually I heard this story back in the 70's Led Zep were doing a concert in some American city,
After the concert The band was talking about going for a beer an arena worker over heard them talking
and suggested a bar not to far away from the arena, Zep decided to go there, The band playing at the bar
was Heart, Back in Heart's early day's they were playing some of their own song's but mainly doing Led Zep
cover song's. Back to the story, Heart was playing a Zep song & once they finished their last set, Robert Plant &
Jimmy Page approached them, Commenting on how well they sounded & at that point gave Heart permission to
cover any of Led Zep's song's anytime anywhere, Have been fortunate enough to see Heart quite a few different time's
And they always played 1 or 2 Zep song's during their concerts.
Pretty cool story & Clearly Ann & Nancy were the perfect choice to do this at The Kennedy Center for Led Zep.
Thanks again, Really enjoy your take of this & glad that you both really enjoyed it too.
Take care & Keep safe!
Cheers from Canada!
Probably the best tribute to a band b another band I've seen, legendary band paying tribute to a legendary band. You touched the emotion Jason Bonham was feeling. I've read that he was using his father's drums for this performance. Plus, he's known the members of Led Zeppelin his entire life and I think Robert Plant is even his godfather (Plant and John Bonham had been friends since they were in high school).
Although this isn't Heart on stage, just the Wilson sisters, Jason on the kit, a top notch orchestra, a couple of proficient studio musicians and one huge choir...you really can't expect anything but a really professional and well played tribute. That blacktie crowd loved it, as well as the notoriously picky Mr. Plant.
The drummer here is the son of the Late drummer. Jason Binham is his name. The hats he and the choir are wearing are in honor if his father John who always wore one
You were spot on with your reaction!!!!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻💔💔
Loved this - best cover ever.................... Great job guys.... much love...
Whoever recommends this, please don’t forget to mention, “Make sure you watch the full version!!!” Someone has gone and excised bits of this version for television, which ought to be a felony.
A couple of things you might've not picked up on... the chorus at the end are wearing bowler hats, because John Bonham used to wear one when playing drums with Zeppelin. And the guitarist playing a doubleneck guitar at the back is a tribute to Jimmy Page.
They invited Bonham's son to join them at the ceremony, and he told them he was unable to be there. Such an appropriate surprise.
Led Zeppelin did a concert with Jason called celebration day in 2007 check out the song Kashmir fire bro fire I mean white hot you'll love it
They are much older here, but still, perform unbelievably!
Hearts 1st tour was opening for Zeppelin
The choir and Jason wearing wearing the hats, was a tribute to his dad.
This performance gets me every time
It’s great that you have an open mind to check all different types of music, plus staying true to yourselves!!! Stay young my friends. Getting to know these different bands, music, and songs will keep you that way!! Good Job Crys and Rico! 🔥☮️👍
They look different because this performance is 35 years after Baracuda and Magic Man. Ann was 62 and Nancy 58 at this performance. Also there is a longer version, this is the one from CBS which was edited for the TV show.
Jason looks to the heavens at the end, and his dad is smiling down.
If you want to see more of Jason Bonham on the drums with Led Zeppelin, you should re-watch "Ramble On", and "Kashmir" from the Celebration Day concert. It's so good.
You should watch the part of the show when Lenny Kravitz performed Whole Lotta Love - WOW!
I’ve watched that whole concert. Some great musicians playing their songs. The derby hats really got Robert plant emotional. They are a tribute to Jon bonham and his son Jason wore his dads for the song. Jason bonham declined his invite from Robert plant( his godfather) to sit with them - because his playing the drums was to be a surprise.
Y'all have just watched "ROCK LEGENDS PERFORM IN FRONT OF ROCK GOD'S" and performing one of their greatest songs ever!!!!!! 🤘👊
I can only imagine the emotions going through the original band members 🥰
this is the cut version. the whole thing is out there. when you get some spare time, check it out. it will be worth it, guaranteed