GREATEST blues rock song of all time? Led Zeppelin’s “Since I’ve Been Loving You” [Guitar Lesson]
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- Опубліковано 17 тра 2024
- In this episode, I break down Led Zeppelin's Since I've Been Loving You like you've never seen before!! After watching this video, I'm sure you will agree that this is the greatest blues rock song of all time! (and possibly the best track by Led Zeppelin ever caught on tape)!
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I'd be happy to have a similar breakdown for _"Tea for One"_ off "Presence", which I think is often skipped over because it's in a similar vein as _"Since I've Been Loving You",_ but I think it's an excellent song.
I prefer Tea For One...I find Since I’ve Been Loving You a bit histrionic.
I'm in the same camp. I feel like Tea for One is the grown-up, bruised and healed, mature version of SIBLY.
I can't decide between these two both brilliant. and try hard to play the solos.
I prefer TFO honestly. The dynamics on the guitar solo is unbelievable. He's whispering so softly that you have to really pay attention. ❤️
Written in the same key and Page never played exactly the same solo twice live ,he interchanged phrases between the two songs a lot .
Man, it was not a UA-cam video, it was a Masterclass !!! Huge ! Thanks !
In my mind, maybe the finest LZ song. All 4 members are wonderful and essential. What a collaboration.
It is one of the greatest songs ever, and definitely the best song Led Zep ever recorded. They never sounded better than on Since I've Been Loving You.
Just hearing the intro of the song give me goosebumps
I already agree and have been saying this is the rockinist blues song of all time. Its also one of my top 3 favorite Zep songs ever. Never get tired of hearing it.
When they are playing this in TSRTS film, pay attention during the solo, when the big balloon is shown bouncing around the audience. The lick Page plays is one my all-time favorite blues lick. It just DRIPS off the guitar like honey.
Yes I love that bit too.
Yeah just before they show the mesmerized policeman
Never noticed before. Got a timestamp?
This is link to performance:
ua-cam.com/video/_ZiN_NqT-Us/v-deo.html
And the bit I am referring to starts at 4:56
@@rafaeldiasms Here is link to performance:
ua-cam.com/video/_ZiN_NqT-Us/v-deo.html
The time stamp is 4:56
Carl is a magician. He has worked so hard to understand the secret of Led Zep. This is so incredible. As many of you, the song that this in your brain forever once you hear it from the first time.
It's good to see people showing what they know on Jimmy's playing cause I've just been watching the 1977 live video over and over again.
The might be the best song ever written imo…god it’s so damn good. I could listen to it a million times and it would never get old
I love the context and history you present here. I always felt this was the best Zeppelin song of all time. The guitar solo has the most feeling of frustration, pain, love, and anguish I’ve ever heard. You feel all of it. A true blues masterpiece.
To answer your question: YES! Yes this is the greatest blues rock song EVER! I have been saying this for a very long time! No other blues song by a rock band comes close-like you said, it is in another stratosphere!!
I couldn't agree more
That intro was really impressive. You did that so incredibly correct and musically perfect.
A superb analysis of this apsolutey stunning classic track so well done top chap 👍🎸
Carl I can’t stop watching you play SIBLY
That’s so awesome. I hope it continues to inspire!
@@CarlBaldassarreMusic oh you will Carl, I’m sure you will.
Had this album when I was 16 or so...went out to the back yard one day, not thinking of a thing, just sitting on my tree swing...and this song came into my head. I went back into the house, put the record on the player, and...whoa. I realized that this was one of the best tracks I had ever heard in my young life - out of the blue, so to speak. Still love it at 61.
I’m with you!
My favorite Led Zeppelin song, my favorite Jimmy Page guitar solo and my favorite Robert Plant vocal. The perfect package!
That’s all that needs to be said!
Really awesome. I love hearing your analysis of the chords. I've always been in awe of this song in terms of it living squarely in the blues idiom while simultaneously sounding fresh and innovative.
Another great analysis, this is my all time very favorite Zep song, and agree that it is perhaps Page's best studio solo ever! The only comment is that the importance of Bonham's fills in the final part of the song is understated. Thanks again.
Agreed!!
Thanks for sharing my all time favorite band with us. You are a great teacher. you're motivating me to pick up the guitar again and work on the solos. You're playing is just great also you are up there with the eternal genius of Page and his mind blowing music craftmanship it is in fact the greatest blues song of all time it represents the best progresive blues rock.
Dudes had a knack of creating new sounds and feels for every song...every album.....thats genius....
I remember when I was seventeen and bought the *_Led Zeppelin The Song Remains The Same_* DVD which was the live concert at Madison Square Garden in 1976. The whole thing blew my mind, but _"Since I've Been Loving You"_ gave me chills. I ended up going out and buying an Єpipɧoɳe 𝓛𝓮𝓼 𝓟𝓪𝓾𝓵 just because of that song.
100....my fav band of all time
The best thing for me about videos like this is seeing someone speaking their appreciation of the same particular aspects and points of interest of a song that I notice and appreciate myself. I’m a musician and I fear that non-musicians are deaf to these things.
One of the things that has always struck me about this song is how up front the drums are, and Plant is almost buried in the mix at times. I still am looking forward to a breakdown of No Quarter. Thanks Carl!
to me Plant sounds his best when he gets buried, swamped by the tide, he pushes through & his voice is distorted thru the maelstrom like thru some kind of feral guitar stomp box...the voice as another instrument
Zeppelin III is my favourite of their albums
The Song Remains The Same Version still sends shivers down my spine. Squeaky Kick Pedal Pagey could never fix. Amazing video Carl!
haha, yeah. once you notice the squeaking sounds, you can never unhear that again. especially in the beginning seconds of the song. like the screaming sounds of bonham in 'whole lotta love'. they'll always stick out and catch my attention.
It’s them all at their finest!
Thank you!
This song, long one of my favorites, has been bringing me to tears for decades. I very much appreciate Mr. Baldasarre’s references to classical music as I’ve often thought of this as piece as having the emotive power of such monumental works as Durufle’s Ubi Caritas, Mozart’s Dies Irae, Stanford’s Beati Quorum Via, and Bach’s Crucifixus. It’s just that powerful. I think it transcends the genre.
Thank you!!
As this is my favorite Zep song...and my favorite Page solo...I thoroughly enjoyed this. Thanks.
Thank you!
This composition is an absolute masterpiece, as was your analysis and explanation and superb feel you gave whilst playing. Everybody on Earth should listen to this song, even if only once in their lifetime. My father was a jazz musician and said to me the only music i like, that you play [on vinyl] is Queen and that slow blues one by Led Zeppelin! That to me, summed up which was the best track, to a seasoned musician's ears. I wish my father was here to watch you break down this piece, he would have loved it. Sorry for the long comment, very emotional song for me, which to this day, i cannot listen to it all the way through. I'm 57 and it still rips my heart out. Thankyou.
Thank you so much!
@@CarlBaldassarreMusic Thank you for taking the time to read my comment.
Jimmy's rake game is phenomenal...
Killer!
It’s impossible for me to identify one Zeppelin song as my favorite but this is on the short list, along with Tea for One, Stairway, Kashmere, Battle of Evermore, No Quarter…
really best bluesrock song of all time
Wow, what a tour de force of a song review! I could listen all day! Carl, your love of music and deep technical knowledge, combined with the gems from your research into the historical details and anecdotes provides an utterly engrossing experience. On top of that, you absolutely channel Jimmy in your playing. You've shed such light on one of my lifetime favourite songs. It IS the greatest blues guitar song of all time, and I love it even more now. Thank you!
You’re so welcome!! Peace and love, Carl
Still brings me to tears over fifty years after I first heard it. Lots of teenage angst!!!
Me too!
"Tea for one" comes in pretty damn close as well. Both monster blues songs.
As soon as I heard the intro I had to watch the whole video.
I've loved this song since I bought ZePPeLiN lll when it was released. And it just never gets old.
Same!!!
don't miss out among his sophistication, style, and insightfulness, carl is a monster guitar player.
So kind!
By far, Zeppelin’s most emotional evoking song. Lest we forget John Paul Jones organ fills that blend in to this masterpiece.
One of my favorite Led Zeppelin songs. This video is a great resource.
Every element of the song came together perfectly. So moody & vibey 💙
All the questions I ever had about comprehending this great song were answered with such clarity and eloquence, thanks, I appreciate you Carl!
That’s so kind! Thank you!
This is one of those songs that still gives me a chill down my leg.
Me too!
My favorite zeppelin song
I had been a Zep fan since the fall of '69 but this most soulful of slow blues/rock floored me beginning my freshman year in college. Let me add there were some tremendous songs in the fall of '70!
Wonderful analysis. Hats off to Carl! I purchased the LP the day it was released- I was a senior in high school. Still have and play it often- just played the Page reissued version on my iPhone through my HiFi system… times change, but some things are classic. Really enjoy your LZ videos. Peace.
Thank you Madison! I hope you join along on some of my other classic rock vids I’m going to do!
Regularly play my old zep records.
Thank you Carl. Your breakdown was so enlightening . This song has haunted me (in a good way) my whole life. SIBLY has and will be my favorite Led Zeppelin track of all time.
I’m so happy you enjoyed my effort!
Never in doubt.
My favorite song of all time. I love the solo and am always amazed that guys so young could come up with such beauty. At the end of the live version on TSRTS Robert says “Jimmy Page, guitar”. I think this is because even he was like “Damn! That was impressive guitar playing”. This was a great breakdown.
This and Achilles Last Stand are my favorite Zeppelin songs…
This best iteration of this song has to be form MSG 1973. Just fantastic soloing and vocals. Better than studio or any version
That Cmaj is such a beautiful lift. It's hard to imagine this song going into another universe by that point, but then it does.
This song is on another level, but so was each member of the band and it comes through from beginning to end. Fantastic breakdown Carl, it makes it even more special learning how it all gets put together. Amazing!
You’re so welcome Shane!!
I'm in a quite ... "emotional" state of mind right now (in a good way) - yes, it's like you said in one of your earlier videos: the difference between hearing a song and listening to a song. I just noticed that for over 30 years now, I wasn't *listening* to "Since I've been" enough (I *heard* it on an almost daily basis). Well, that changed (the "not-listening"-part).
Thank you for your giving me more and more insights, I very, very much appreciate it. Oh, and keep your smile and very positive mood in your videos, your vibes are just so great! :)
Thank you Georg! I really appreciate your encouragement!
Thank you for the thought that goes into your content, and thank you for your generous answers to questions I posted on previous uploads (I’m still working on improving my pocket). This channel really is something special. I always feel inspired to play with the ideas presented, just to see where they lead me creatively. All the very best, good sir.
Thank you Mike!
La mejor canción de Zeppelin sin duda alguna. Temazo.
Acordado!
Omg I've been working in this song off and on for 6 months, trying to get faster and cleaner, and waiting for this song to get your special treatment. What a treat, THANK YOU!
So happy to help!
In a word….yes! Could not agree more.
One of my top 5 songs to play on guitar, I just love it. Thanks so much for all the great information and the breakdown. It was excellent.
In my top 3 Zeppelin songs
The arpeggiated chords in the third verse behind Plant’s vocals have always been my favorite part of this song
Also love the passion for this song, it oozes out of the video.
It's not only a great explanation but your passion sells it more. Ty
The best guitar UA-camr, for sure!
Wow!! That’s so kind!! Please share my links and help me grow my channel!
Custard Pie is great too . This is an awesome video about " Since I've Been Loving You " , like the history of the song too .
Once again you nailed it down professor... I always learn some aspects of JP I never knew before.. Because of this series.. Can't thank you enough for this great treasure trove of everything you bring to UA-cam... You ROCK Dude!
Thank you Nick!! I’m so glad you’re liking the content. I know you’re a serious student and if I’m able to please you, I’m on the right path! Blessings my brother! Carl
I've been looking for an an explanation on the theory of this for so long! Especially the end to the verse turnaround. This is awesome!
I love this song. I first learned it at 16, 40 years ago. I still love playing it.
I have thought this for decades!
Great stuff Jimmy did with the chord progression and lead and Robert with his singing, it almost sounds like a Janice I love that organ sound from John and John Bonhams drumming really good
Great observation about Robert!!
The low notes just reminded me the end of the solo in Comfortably Numb.
Thank you for the wonderful video, Carl! My all-time favorite Page solo. So good.
Yes. That’s a great song. The live solos that I’ve heard all differ slightly and are great too. Page is a great player and improviser.
Agree!
No doubt when I saw the title. This is real Mississippi blues.
Damn! I absolutely love how you play Since I've Been Loving You! You are fantastic!
Thank you Alejandro!
Lovely breakdown of such a stellar slow blues song! Appreciate all you do, please continue to shine your insight on such a timeless band.
In Argentina, contemporary with Led Zeppelin, there was a band called "Pescado Rabioso" whose sound is compared to them, there is sure to be a lot of influence.
For this particular song, on their second studio album, their leader Luis Alberto Spinetta composed a work called "Como el viento voy a ver" which shares many characteristics. I recommend this band and many more of Spinetta, a reference artist of Argentine rock.
Fantastic video. This is one of their underrated and overlooked classics. The live versions are so good as well.
Thanks Carl for clarifying a few mysteries to this song. In my opinion, this is the best song ever, and arguably the best guitar solo. The texture and emotion that Page puts into this is unequalled. If I can master playing this I would die happy. 🙏🙏🙏
This is so wonderful, thank you for your devotion to bringing the greatness of Zep and especially this song to everyone. That rake gives me chills every time I hear it! Its mind boggling that Jimmy could express himself so emotionally and masterfully, and still be a world class song writer, producer, and visionary. I am so thankful for your insight, skill, and enthusiasm in bringing these videos to us. Nothing makes my day like seeing a new video from you pop up on my feed.
The picture of Moby Grape looks as though Jeff Beck was in the group too as well as the Yardbirds.
And yet this sad minor blues morphed into the Masterpiece...Tea For One😉😆
I just figured out why the last album was called CODA - latin for tail , the tag end of their career !! Thanks Carl.
Carl
You are a ⭐️
Aw! That’s so sweet!! I hope you subscribed?!
@@CarlBaldassarreMusic absolutely, I’ve even put a post about your channel on our community page .
I also love the alternate version that was included on the bonus disc of the reissues from 2020 i think it was or perhaps 2021.
Thanks Carl!
Finally!! Someone calls this what it is! One of the best blues solos and songs ever! Feeling is knowing…
Great tutorial - and background - of a great track, thank you👍😊
YES!
Beautiful, absolutely beautiful!
Thank you so much!
Just so good Carl.
Very very interesting. I was once asked to write an article for a mental health newsletter about 10 years ago. I'm an engineer not a author, but when it was published it just stopped everyone who read it. Even some with degrees considered it probably the finest piece of English literature ever.
A couple of months ago I was listening to Since I was Loving You, there was a familiarity to it. I realised my piece had a almost identical 'format' to Since I've Been Loving You. I have spent 2 days days deconstructing both works. I'll type it up as a finished piece over winter.
I have found this video absolutely fascinating as I can identify with the content coming from a different perspective. Eg where you talk of an inversion of a chord, I deliberately changed the order of words so even though they still make sense literally they give a different and unique feel.
I might even make a UA-cam video that will compliment yours. How the lyrics and overall format work with the chords etc.
YES, it is! I recommend the rough cut I like it even better
It's not just the guitar bits, which are amazing. Plant's lyrics and delivery bring together all the best blues concepts/stereotypes perfectly.
Fascinating and brilliant, as usual.
Thank you!
I think the most underrated and overlooked part of the song is the kick drum sound. It just crushes right through your soul! It’s so heavy.
Especially the squeak it makes
When I first heard this in the 70s it blew me away. Especially when he slowed down the lead. It was perfect. Thanks Carl. Totally I agree.
As a guitar player and huge Led Zeppelin fan, this video was phenomenal! Thank you.
Yes Carl. It is.
Another great breakdown of this fabtastic song.
Thank you!!!