CBS edited the song to fit into the broadcast time so there verses missing. You might want to find a video that says “full version”, it’s even more amazing. Nancy Wilson is probably one of the most under rated/appreciated guitarists, she is truly excellent. Ann’s vocals are incredible.
My favorite react video for this performance. Almost none of the other youtubers who reacted to this knew all the important things: drummer is the son of the original LZ drummer primarily. Almost none of the other reactions acknowledge the insane gorgeousness of the choir at the end. One question though - how did you not cry?
Thanks , it truly is the best cover ever , no one else could do it like Ann Wilson , she killed , with stellar performances all around with the band and choir, and I’m not sure lol
Ann was 62, Nancy was 60 when they did this. Jason had said he would only play if Heart sang. The choir was behind a curtain that was rising as the camera pulled away. This was an event, not a cover.
I’ve watched this several times and just now noticed that at the end the backdrop is clouds and the choir is lined up like a grand stairway. Very cool. They thought of everything.
imagine playing one of the most iconic guitar solos in front of the legend who made it happen? That guitarist had to have been nervous as hell. I get choked up every time i see this at the end when Jason looks up.. yes Jason, Dad I am sure is so proud of you! Great reaction.
This is NOT a cover. it was a tribute. this was a surprise for Zed. As he asked Jason to be there and he said he was busy. This version gives me goose bumps each time i hear it. And a little emotional...given they loved it themselves!!!
Ya know what always gets me is that when people talk about zeppelin they tend to focus solely on Bonham,plant, and page alone. What about John Paul Jones? People don't realize that he arranged most of the music.......... anyways............✌️
I totally agree. I can't get mad though, I think bass players are the most overlooked musicians when it comes to people liking music but not fully understanding it. You can have a song without vocals. You can have a song without a guitar solo. You can have a song without drums. But you cannot have a song without a bass line. That is the foundation for a song. John Paul Jones is well known to me as the other members of Led Zepplin!
Number 1 song of all time…period. And Jason Bonham playing his dad’s original drum kit crushes me.Let’s not forget John Paul Jones…he could do it all,too.
My favorite part is Jimmy’s reaction when the screen on the choir lifts and you can read the WOW on his lips!! Amazing when you can wow these legends and bring them to tears with their own song! I never get tired of watching this tribute!
Another great cover by Heart is The Battle Of Evermore..A number of great versions up here..One from 2002 live in Seattle another from 2013 among others.No one has done a reaction up here that I can find on this cover...Cant go wrong either way..
I saw this but the full version for the first time only a few months ago. I heard Jason was using his dad’s drum kit and was wearing his hat. The choir members were all wearing bowler hats to honor John.
I have seen this video so many times. I love the orchestra and the choir I think it adds dimension to the performance. Ann's voice is amazing always and she really did a great job, I think my favorite part is towards the end when she is hitting that high note and she has this distortion. It is an amazing performance and it never gets old. Lastly seeing Robert Plant get emotion to the performance speaks volumes.
April 8, 1970 - I saw them perform in Dorton Arena, Raleigh, North Carolina. They had released 2 albums at that point. Zep returned for 4 encores and on the 4th, RP said "We don't have anymore songs!" Suggestions from the crowd rang out. The next thing I knew is they said "We'll do Blue Suede Shoes." The Elvis version was the only one I was aware of and I thought it a strange one to choose. But now I understand the whole blues influence. Live and finally learn. The best and my most cherished concert I've ever been to.
Kennedy Center Honors is one of my favorite things during the year. Try carlos santana kennedy center honors from 2013! Also luciano pavarotti singing Nessun Dorma from the opera turandot at the 3 tenors concert. I see rappers and rockers, etc. cry. Shayne the guitarist was fantastic. He plays with kennedy Center Honors, and Rob Mathes is the arranger conductor plays like prince practically every instrument. Love his piano playing. Saw jason bonham in chicago. Told stories about his dad. Very entertaining. Hes an awesome drummer. Obviously.
Love this cover. I have watched it dozens of times and have seen it analyzed by many. You caught things in the performance that I didn't with the guitar solo, so I enjoyed your running commentary. I can never see this performance without thinking of John Bonham teaching his little boy how to play drums, and you can see the bond between Jason Bonham and Robert Plant as they communicated non-verbally. They didn't even know Jason was going to be there, so having him show up as the drummer was a huge, unexpected surprise for them. I especially enjoyed watching the reaction of the remaining Zep members - mainly Robert Plant almost being moved to tears, and Jimmy Paige watching, evaluating, and visibly enjoying the performance. I can't imagine being Shayne (guitarist, forgot his last name), having to play that iconic solo with the man who originated it, right there. Oh - and the choir was always behind a screen that separated them from the orchestra in front. The "reveal" happens just before their layer is added to the performance. You can see the screen start to be lifted, but the view switches before they can be seen. You can see Paige reacting with a WOW. You really should see the full tribute to Led Zeppelin. Jack Black didn't sing. He did the introduction, and it was funny. Trying to remember who did covers - IIRC, it was Lenny Kravitz, Kid Rock, and I think David Grohl in additoin to Heart. Subscribed.
I think you would like the full version better....they cropped the guitar solo in this. BTW, if you want a laugh, listen to Jack Black give the intro to Led Zeppelin that night....hilarious!
You watched the shortened version..There is a full version up here on UA-cam..This shortened version they cut some of the solo and some of the verses Ann was singing..Why 2 versions I don't know..Ann and her sister Nancy are part of the one of the greatest bands ever..Heart..And Ann arguably the greatest female rock singer...And their still doing it...
I love how they didn’t really cover it as much as make it a true tribute. They know they can not do it better than Led Zeppelin so the make it special and epic in its own right.
Jason is playing his dad's drums and wearing his dad's hat, some of the back up singers are wearing copies of John Bonham's hats as well. Much love to you and your family. 💘
I wish you would have reacted to the full version. The version with the CBS logo on the bottom right is the edited for TV version from CBS. As you could hear, the guitar solo, as well as other areas, were edited...I mean who edits the guitar solo?? Nonetheless, I enjoyed your reaction. 🤘🤘
I've watched this a few times and there are different versions going around this missed part of the guitar solo. I don't know why they do that but he does play the full solo. Anytime you make Robert Plant cry you did something right. LZ had invited Jason to sit with them but he told them he was booked that night was a huge surprise !!!
Three other artists perform that night Kid Rock, Lenny Kravitz and The Foo Fighters. Not actually know what songs that they played. In my humble opinion I'm glad that they picked Ann and Nancy Wilson to do Stairway To Heaven. If you watch when the backdrop was raised up that's where they was. This was so amazing put together.
Listen to "These Dreams" and you will gain a new respect for Nancy's abilities. If you search on UA-cam, Heart, Live in Seattle 2002, there is a video covering Heart's two #1 hits, Alone and These Dreams together, worth a listen.
Great review thank you. Finally someone who knows the original band members AND drummer as this is important when watching this tribute. Kudos to you for providing us with an educated review & comments. It's also worth noting that Jason is using John's original drum kit to play this - how awesome is that? If you're looking to do something a little different, I'd suggest reviewing "Learn to Fly - Foo Fighters Rockin'1000 Official Video", then the reaction to this from Dave Grohl before the eventual outcome video. It's a great 'feel-good' story.
@@metalmusicmeltdown I have to disagree with Marmalade. I've watched this performance many times. If I watch a reactor, I want to hear what they have to say, not struggle to hear you over the performance. The volume was just right.
This never fails to cause chills! For something a little different…try Falling in Reverse-Popular Monster. He goes through about 5-6 genres and KILLS IT!
No pressure for the guitarist having to play the guitar solo literally with Jimmy Page watching in the crowd!! lol! To be honest I tune out the orchestra and the backup singers, and just listen to the band. I wonder why they thought they needed them in the first place.... Heart just rocks this song out of the park all on their own.
Please react to acapella group Pentatonix. As you love Queen (who doesn't) please react to their cover of the most complicated song in Freddie's playbook...Bohemian Rhapsody. THank you
I resisted watching this for a long time. I mean, how dare they, right? But it is undeniably a respectable tribute; whoever did the arrangement did a great job of respecting the original. But, I don't think this is the complete version; did you cut it? And the sound isn't as good as I remember.
Please check out Dave Grohl and Nandi Bushell drum battle,Nandi is a 10 year-old girl from the UK challenged Dave a drum battle she recently played drums with the Foo Fighters on stage at the L A Forum playing drums to Everlong
OMG, you're listening to greatness - can't you be quiet for more than 5 seconds? If you're going to talk about everything, then pause the vid! Sorry, just a little constructive criticism - man it's annoying
@@abbiecorcoran6006i understand your statement, but pause the video while you're talking is kind of rule #1 for reaction mate... whoever, the dude reacting not even talking too much kkkkkkkkkk
Non-mention of Nancy, she was spot on😮
Ann Wilson is, hands down, the best female rock vocalist of all time.
When you belts on “and not ROLLLLLLLLLL” at the end, I felt it in my plumS
My top three. No particular order:
Ann Wilson
Johnette Napolitano
Pat Benatar
@@boomhaueroo8703 I would throw Amy Lee in my top 3. I totally agree with Pat Benatar.
@@tazmom0 can't argue Amy Lee 😀. Un... freakin... believable... voice.
CBS edited the song to fit into the broadcast time so there verses missing. You might want to find a video that says “full version”, it’s even more amazing. Nancy Wilson is probably one of the most under rated/appreciated guitarists, she is truly excellent. Ann’s vocals are incredible.
My favorite react video for this performance. Almost none of the other youtubers who reacted to this knew all the important things: drummer is the son of the original LZ drummer primarily. Almost none of the other reactions acknowledge the insane gorgeousness of the choir at the end. One question though - how did you not cry?
Thanks , it truly is the best cover ever , no one else could do it like Ann Wilson , she killed , with stellar performances all around with the band and choir, and I’m not sure lol
I love seeing all of the GOATS in the audience rockin' out.... especially Yo Yo Ma and Bonnie Raitt....
I love that it took that many choir members to match Ann's power💜
Very true , she killed it in this performance 🤘
Ann was 62, Nancy was 60 when they did this. Jason had said he would only play if Heart sang. The choir was behind a curtain that was rising as the camera pulled away. This was an event, not a cover.
The absolute best rendition I've ever heard period!
I’ve watched this several times and just now noticed that at the end the backdrop is clouds and the choir is lined up like a grand stairway. Very cool. They thought of everything.
Remember, too,that Ann Wilson was 62 years old when she belted out this song!!!
She’s incredible , easily one of the. Eat female vocalist of all time 🤘
imagine playing one of the most iconic guitar solos in front of the legend who made it happen? That guitarist had to have been nervous as hell. I get choked up every time i see this at the end when Jason looks up.. yes Jason, Dad I am sure is so proud of you! Great reaction.
You know you're good when you manage to extract a smile from Robert Plant listening to your cover...
Yes, and a few tears
It is, without question, THE best cover of any song ever.
Hard to argue that it was epic 🤘
I personally feel that the guitarist taking on Jimmy’s iconic solo, practically embodies him. His gestures, facial expressions, playing style. Crazy.
The best cover… ever.
John Bonham son, Jason is playing drums here. Great Reaction 👌
Her voice could be the last thing on earth I hear and I would die happy.
This is NOT a cover. it was a tribute. this was a surprise for Zed. As he asked Jason to be there and he said he was busy. This version gives me goose bumps each time i hear it. And a little emotional...given they loved it themselves!!!
Ya know what always gets me is that when people talk about zeppelin they tend to focus solely on Bonham,plant, and page alone. What about John Paul Jones? People don't realize that he arranged most of the music.......... anyways............✌️
I totally agree. I can't get mad though, I think bass players are the most overlooked musicians when it comes to people liking music but not fully understanding it. You can have a song without vocals. You can have a song without a guitar solo. You can have a song without drums. But you cannot have a song without a bass line. That is the foundation for a song. John Paul Jones is well known to me as the other members of Led Zepplin!
Right!!!??? He played most every instrument except singing. I love Jon Paul Jones
Number 1 song of all time…period. And Jason Bonham playing his dad’s original drum kit crushes me.Let’s not forget John Paul Jones…he could do it all,too.
My favorite part is Jimmy’s reaction when the screen on the choir lifts and you can read the WOW on his lips!! Amazing when you can wow these legends and bring them to tears with their own song! I never get tired of watching this tribute!
the Wilson sisters are AMAZING
Another great cover by Heart is The Battle Of Evermore..A number of great versions up here..One from 2002 live in Seattle another from 2013 among others.No one has done a reaction up here that I can find on this cover...Cant go wrong either way..
@G Thomas
Seconded! The version of BOE from 2002 Alive In Seattle is just as good as this version of Stairway.
I saw this but the full version for the first time only a few months ago. I heard Jason was using his dad’s drum kit and was wearing his hat. The choir members were all wearing bowler hats to honor John.
Very cool , he did his father proud in the drums was a great cover 🤘
@@metalmusicmeltdown yes he did. He made his godfather, Robert Plant, cry
To perform a Zeppelin song in front of Zeppelin!!!!! Legendary performance!
Definitely check out the entire performance. Be sure to find the entire Lenny K performance of Whole Lotta Love. Incredible.
Classics NEVER get old. That's why they're called classics.
Jason Bonham was using his father's (John Bonham) drum kit that was used in the last years of his life and with Led Zepplin.
HEART is the ONLY female group, who could EVER do this tribute!! What a tear jerker for me!! Always be EPIC!!
They are not a female group ,there are 5 male members of the band
I have seen this video so many times. I love the orchestra and the choir I think it adds dimension to the performance. Ann's voice is amazing always and she really did a great job, I think my favorite part is towards the end when she is hitting that high note and she has this distortion. It is an amazing performance and it never gets old. Lastly seeing Robert Plant get emotion to the performance speaks volumes.
,Ann Wilson in her 60s and killed it! Heart has performed Zeppelin songs for decades in live shows. ❤
I cannot get enough of this performance. A very emotional event..even for us viewers. Check out the whole tribute.
April 8, 1970 - I saw them perform in Dorton Arena, Raleigh, North Carolina. They had released 2 albums at that point. Zep returned for 4 encores and on the 4th, RP said "We don't have anymore songs!" Suggestions from the crowd rang out. The next thing I knew is they said "We'll do Blue Suede Shoes." The Elvis version was the only one I was aware of and I thought it a strange one to choose. But now I understand the whole blues influence. Live and finally learn. The best and my most cherished concert I've ever been to.
Oh yes oh yes you absolutely have to check out the entire show. Everybody just kills it
Don’t forget Nancy Wilson is phenomenal on guitar.
Fun fact: Ann’s is the only one who Robert approved of.
Nancy is one of the best acoustic guitarist's around
Kennedy Center Honors is one of my favorite things during the year. Try carlos santana kennedy center honors from 2013!
Also luciano pavarotti singing Nessun Dorma from the opera turandot at the 3 tenors concert. I see rappers and rockers, etc. cry.
Shayne the guitarist was fantastic. He plays with kennedy Center Honors, and Rob Mathes is the arranger conductor plays like prince practically every instrument. Love his piano playing.
Saw jason bonham in chicago. Told stories about his dad. Very entertaining. Hes an awesome drummer. Obviously.
Love this cover. I have watched it dozens of times and have seen it analyzed by many. You caught things in the performance that I didn't with the guitar solo, so I enjoyed your running commentary. I can never see this performance without thinking of John Bonham teaching his little boy how to play drums, and you can see the bond between Jason Bonham and Robert Plant as they communicated non-verbally. They didn't even know Jason was going to be there, so having him show up as the drummer was a huge, unexpected surprise for them. I especially enjoyed watching the reaction of the remaining Zep members - mainly Robert Plant almost being moved to tears, and Jimmy Paige watching, evaluating, and visibly enjoying the performance. I can't imagine being Shayne (guitarist, forgot his last name), having to play that iconic solo with the man who originated it, right there. Oh - and the choir was always behind a screen that separated them from the orchestra in front. The "reveal" happens just before their layer is added to the performance. You can see the screen start to be lifted, but the view switches before they can be seen. You can see Paige reacting with a WOW.
You really should see the full tribute to Led Zeppelin. Jack Black didn't sing. He did the introduction, and it was funny. Trying to remember who did covers - IIRC, it was Lenny Kravitz, Kid Rock, and I think David Grohl in additoin to Heart.
Subscribed.
It was all of Foo Fighters,with Dave on drums and Taylor Hawkins on lead vocals
It's not a cover it's a tribute to Led Zepplin
I have watched this so many times, it is an outstanding performance. Thank you.
Yeah it was so good, Ann Wilson killed it 🤘
I think you would like the full version better....they cropped the guitar solo in this. BTW, if you want a laugh, listen to Jack Black give the intro to Led Zeppelin that night....hilarious!
Heart is the one of the few bands that can cover the Mighty Led Zeppelin…
You watched the shortened version..There is a full version up here on UA-cam..This shortened version they cut some of the solo and some of the verses Ann was singing..Why 2 versions I don't know..Ann and her sister Nancy are part of the one of the greatest bands ever..Heart..And Ann arguably the greatest female rock singer...And their still doing it...
Oh thanks for the info I’ll have to find the full version and re watch , and I agree Ann Wilson is an iconic female rock singer 😊
I love how they didn’t really cover it as much as make it a true tribute. They know they can not do it better than Led Zeppelin so the make it special and epic in its own right.
There is a much longer version of this out there, unedited by CBS
yep. kind of surprised this metal reviewer missed that.
Your reaction and analysis made me enjoy the song even more.Thank You
You’re very welcome , arguably the best cover of all time 🤘🏻
Jason is playing his dad's drums and wearing his dad's hat, some of the back up singers are wearing copies of John Bonham's hats as well. Much love to you and your family. 💘
I have never heard of this until recently either it’s an amazing performance x
Jason is Robert Plant's godson. They thought he couldn't make. It was a surprise. Those gestures were special messages.
I wish you would have reacted to the full version. The version with the CBS logo on the bottom right is the edited for TV version from CBS. As you could hear, the guitar solo, as well as other areas, were edited...I mean who edits the guitar solo?? Nonetheless, I enjoyed your reaction. 🤘🤘
I've watched this a few times and there are different versions going around this missed part of the guitar solo. I don't know why they do that but he does play the full solo. Anytime you make Robert Plant cry you did something right. LZ had invited Jason to sit with them but he told them he was booked that night was a huge surprise !!!
Nancy doesn't get enough credit
During the week of this performance, Heart was informed that they are going to be inducted into the Rock 'n Roll Hal of Fame.
Three other artists perform that night Kid Rock, Lenny Kravitz and The Foo Fighters. Not actually know what songs that they played. In my humble opinion I'm glad that they picked Ann and Nancy Wilson to do Stairway To Heaven. If you watch when the backdrop was raised up that's where they was. This was so amazing put together.
Shane Fontayne's guitar great!
Doesn't he look like Sheldon from big bang theory. I'm sure he gets that alot from this video.
Did you happen to notice the drum set Jason was using ? A John Bonham original set I think.
Yeah I think you might be right , good eye 🤘
I saw the second choir rising up. But then you have to watch.
Only one band gets zeppelin's permission to play their songs. Heart.
Dude, youre not going to mention Nancy on guitar?
There is a longer video of this tribute out there.
which elevates the music to an even higher level than shown here in this video.
Nobody can quite follow follow Jimmy Page, but this guy did a really good job!
This isn't the full version
Lenny Kravitz does a great cover of Whole Lotta Love in that show. Thanks for showing. Cheers🎉
Yep, Ann is spectacular, but I guess Nancy is pretty good also, So overlooked!
@@DaveSVT-rn4of Nancy is great also, but for me Ann’s singing is legendary
Listen to "These Dreams" and you will gain a new respect for Nancy's abilities. If you search on UA-cam, Heart, Live in Seattle 2002, there is a video covering Heart's two #1 hits, Alone and These Dreams together, worth a listen.
Best review ever
Great review thank you. Finally someone who knows the original band members AND drummer as this is important when watching this tribute. Kudos to you for providing us with an educated review & comments.
It's also worth noting that Jason is using John's original drum kit to play this - how awesome is that?
If you're looking to do something a little different, I'd suggest reviewing "Learn to Fly - Foo Fighters Rockin'1000 Official Video", then the reaction to this from Dave Grohl before the eventual outcome video. It's a great 'feel-good' story.
Came down to the comments to say the same thing. Somebody that actually knows Led Zeppelin!
toward the end of the guitar solo, you can see the curtain rise behind Jason. the choir was behind it. and they are all wearing the hat.
Ya wish people would react to the full version
one of the best covers ever imo .. and also a recommendation Summoning - Long lost to where pathway goes ... or Wardruna with Aurora - Helvegen
Heart always do a zep cover in their sets the best being Battle of Evermore,fantastic.
They definitely do it justice sounds incredible 🤘
Just found your channel and if I can suggest something the volume for the song was way too low. Couldn’t turn it loud enough on my cell thx
Thanks for the feedback 🤘
@@metalmusicmeltdown I have to disagree with Marmalade. I've watched this performance many times. If I watch a reactor, I want to hear what they have to say, not struggle to hear you over the performance. The volume was just right.
And to think Ann was 62 years old at the time and had the flu.
This is a CBS edit....you might want to listen to the unedited version with the longer guitar solo.
This never fails to cause chills! For something a little different…try Falling in Reverse-Popular Monster. He goes through about 5-6 genres and KILLS IT!
No pressure for the guitarist having to play the guitar solo literally with Jimmy Page watching in the crowd!! lol! To be honest I tune out the orchestra and the backup singers, and just listen to the band. I wonder why they thought they needed them in the first place.... Heart just rocks this song out of the park all on their own.
Yeah they definitely did the song justice , few bands can nail a zeppelin track but Heart killed it 🤘
Heart started as a LZ cover band, and got permission from LZ to perform their songs way back in the 70s.@@metalmusicmeltdown
Lenny Kravitz doing "Whole Lotta Love" from this same show is pretty great, and you get to see Obama mouthing the words "Wanna whole lotta love"...
Ann effing Wilson...For God's sake.
He did more of the solo. This is an edited version of the song.
They cut off the end of that guitar solo which gave it even more feeling.
Lenny Kravitz killed Whole Lotta Love!
I don't understand why you didn't say anything about Nancy Wilson on the acoustic or the fact that John Paul Jones is there wtf why?
Ah, too bad you found the cut version, still good but...cut. You know that Asian cat they showed a couple of times? Yo Yo Ma...a musician's musician.
Pink Floyd. SORROW. live pulse remastered
Would love for you to react to some Linkin Park. Faint live 2007 at Rock am ring. Great reaction!
you metal fella..you must have seen david draiman on conan..if not..please do
Please react to acapella group Pentatonix. As you love Queen (who doesn't) please react to their cover of the most complicated song in Freddie's playbook...Bohemian Rhapsody. THank you
Great suggestion. But I already have reacted to that song check out my Pentatonix playlist 🤘
I resisted watching this for a long time. I mean, how dare they, right? But it is undeniably a respectable tribute; whoever did the arrangement did a great job of respecting the original. But, I don't think this is the complete version; did you cut it? And the sound isn't as good as I remember.
We just want to say to Robert and Jimmy that we love them!!!
A backdrop was in front of the choir
If you would like to react to a song, I would personally recommend the artist Aesthetic Perfection with the song Gods & Gold
Not familiar with that band but I think I’ve seen them mentioned a few times in comments , stay tuned 🤘
its overplayed cause everybody loves this song lol
Hmmm. The short version again. Research.
Please check out Dave Grohl and Nandi Bushell drum battle,Nandi is a 10 year-old girl from the UK challenged Dave a drum battle she recently played drums with the Foo Fighters on stage at the L A Forum playing drums to Everlong
OMG, you're listening to greatness - can't you be quiet for more than 5 seconds? If you're going to talk about everything, then pause the vid! Sorry, just a little constructive criticism - man it's annoying
this is a reaction video, he’s reacting, go and moan somewhere else
@@abbiecorcoran6006i understand your statement, but pause the video while you're talking is kind of rule #1 for reaction mate...
whoever, the dude reacting not even talking too much kkkkkkkkkk