Jeff Buckley -- When The Levee Breaks (Led zeppelin cover)
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- Опубліковано 1 гру 2024
- I am unable to find this song on UA-cam and I have decided to upload it myself.
Originally written by the blues duo Kansas Joe McCoy and Memphis Minnie this song has been rearranged by Led Zeppelin and included in the album `Led Zeppelin IV' (1971).
This is the Jeff Buckley version included on the so-called Rarities from NYC (that contains some songs recorded on tape and never released) in 1996.
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'1995 mojo magazine of Albums of the Year.'
Jimmy Page rated Grace as his album of the year, even though it wasn't released that year. He couldn't get over just how great it was...and he couldnt stop listening to it. Page then went on to recall a gig in Melbourne Australia, Feb 25, 1995 when he n Robert Plant were touring Page Plant and they went to see Jeff and recounted an incident when someone yelled out why he played all that heavy stuff Jeffs response was something like " Its like sex, sometimes you want it soft and gentle and other times hard n fast". Jimmy Page said in that moment Jeff also summed up Led Zeppelin. Jimmy had massive love for Jeff Buckley.
Melbourne concert was 28 Feb 1996 as recorded in 5 songs on Mystery White Boy.
I went to the Plant and Page gig but turned down the Buckley gig...biggest mistake of my life.
@@theodorerussell351 Hey man, no don't pose a what if life ain't big enough for it, Jeff knew that. You got to witness two legends I never did in action.
@@truefunksoul8638 1996... yep not 1995. Jeff played three shows, 2 at the Palais and one at the Palace... 27/28 Palais and 29 at the Palace. I thought it was only 2 days after my birthday from memory, but it was 4 days. I was at the show that Page/Plant were at. Still have the tour shirt, ticket stuff etc... Back then, the theatre held the closest seats to the front, that the promoter didnt block out for those who went in and booked tickets... those seats werent released to general purchase.... got to love old school ways. The older women in the booking offic e were sooo lovely. Also got to see Jeff play at Gaslight Records at an instore, and he sat there for ages after signing autographs for everyone who attended. He really so good live... unbelievable.
Was there mate... Amazing concert :D
2:09 playing slide guitar AND singing like *that*...like brad pitt said, "he's page and plant in one"...fucking unreal
handsomerube your begging was a nice try.
Wow....can't believe you even heard it! A thing I never mis now
@@아홉시똥덩이떼몇달간 dafuq you on about?
Buckley is neck & neck with a young plant as my favorite singer so this is just awesome... He also tears it up on slide, wow what this world missed out on when this man died.
really hard to play and sing tht at the same time as the rythm is so jarring to the vocals - jeff is a beast for doing it so well.
Page and Plant all in one
Jeff Buckley covered my favorite Led Zeppelin song of all time? How did I not know this until now. Amazing. Transcendental.
Just found this today. Shook!
same here,and it's 2020.
Just found it and transcendental it is today, in June of 2023
Just found it now! Absolutely love it
I DID NOT KNOW THIS EXISTED WHAT HOW
I'm sure it hasn't been lost on Jeff's major fans that he was as much a monster guitar player as he was a singer... what formidable talent that guy had, artists of this calibre are rare.
Beautiful gentle fragile genius.
Jeff loved the Led Zeppelin ...he died singing Whola Lotta Love in the Mississippi River...... rip Jeff
How can you know that since he was alone?
To soon
@@MissJensk1 he wasn’t alone.
@@MissJensk1 He was not alone
That’s what I was looking for. Seeing if he ever recorded it. That would be amazing
This song is difficult enough to cover, and he did it flawlessly while playing the guitar and slide.
Holy shit he totally rocked this song. Jeff was a genius. R.I.P
Totally he's so emotionally nsync with this song
Nothing more frustrating and sad than the death of Jeff Buckley when it comes to really great musicians. It just wasn't supposed to happen- I've never been able to accept it. And it's hard to believe it was over 20 years ago. Something happened to the fabric of time and space. My only hope is that he carried on in another dimension. There was supposed to be more...
never related to anything as much as what you just said. still cry over him once a week while at the same time being incredibely grateful that there's still songs of him
Oh my. What have I been missing these days! Jeff never ceases do amaze... EVER
Embarrassed to say I just discovered Jeff Buckley's music yesterday (thanks to the amazing Lukas Rossi!). OMG can't believe I've been missing out on this musical genius all these years! BTW if you've never listened to Lukas Rossi, check him out! Jeff is his biggest musical influence and Lukas sounds a lot like Buckley. Love them both!!
i haven't heard a Zeppelin version this good, ever. And not just because of Jeff's voice. They really captured the vibe of this song.
no way (IMO)- the stuido version of the song on IV is quite a bit better than this one - quality is better, drumming is better, guitars is better, vocals are stronger, all round its heavier and harder hitting than this one. whichever ones best for you is the best though its all subjective.
What? So you've never even heard Led Zep IV? That's just sad man, Jeff would be embarrassed. The original Zeppelin album track is a monster song. Don't get me wrong I love Jeff, but this is nowhere near the classic album version from 1971.
Adjust your cochlear implants. This is good but nowhere near the original Zeppelin. It might be as good as the Memphis Minnie and Kansas Joe McCoy version though. The original original. Lol
so, i fucked up. i meant to say i hadn't heard a Zeppelin cover this good. i was really messed up 6 years ago.
@@bluestate69lol chill down intense people
honestly, best cover of this song, nobody does the vocals, only guitar and bass cover.
tal cual!!
Not too many people can handle Robert plant
Drummer also knows what to do
I never knew Buckley covered my all time favorite Zeppelin cover of this Memphis Minnie tune!
Further for the haters of Jeff Buckley - Robert Plant mentioned Jeff's father - Tim Buckley & being influenced by him. Robert during his VH1 special entitled ''Story Tellers' - Robert actually performs a song by Jeff Buckley & talks about ''Jeff's immense talent & that he was taken from us too soon !!!' Robert proceeds to the play one of the saddest song (it was so immensely sad - I began to cry during Robert's performance) - Robert played a Jeff Buckley song 'Song to the Siren' - Robert mentions that it's one of the most beautiful set of lyrics he's ever heard ! Stop hating on people !!!
I think ' song to the siren' is a Tim Buckley song? But thanks for the other info though
Bro' there's some Jeff Buckley haters? They can join hands with Donald Dump and jump off the nearest cliff.
Tim Buckley didn't write the lyrics for Song To The Siren either, they were written by Larry Beckett, but there is no doubt that Robert Plant respected and admired both Buckleys in any case .. he also attended a concert by Jeff in Melbourne in February 1996 with Jimmy Page when all were on tour there at the same time :)
***** Beckett wrote the complete lyrics with no input from Buckley who then composed the music (on the spot at the breakfast table in 20 minutes according to Beckett) .. so Tim gave no lyrical ideas (which were inspired by Greek classic The Iliad) but yes of course he wrote the music :)
Song of the Siren. His fathers song. Tim Buckley, far different artist then his son, Jeff.
one of my favorite Zeppelin songs of all time...this is a good cover...gone way too soon RIP Jeff
First time I listen to this wow
And I'm a huge Led Zep and Jeff Buckley fan
He nailed it omg
1. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
2. He teared up!
3. He is a legend
Amazing! Most "haunting" voice that ever existed, period.
I read about this guy in Spin magazine that he was talented, young & had drowned tragically in his 20’s & that his dad had died young & tragically as well. I never heard his music before. I felt like hearing this song & his version popped up. Now I see what the fuss is about. You can just tell when a musician knows what he is doing. Yes, he was the real deal!
You should also listen to grace it was the only album he dropped before he died it's incredible
outrageous... Jeff was a freakin demigod
I always thought 'New Year's Prayer' sounded a bit like 'When The Levee Breaks,' at least in terms of atmosphere. I guess it was indeed inspired by that song. I love it.
his voice is like the best harmonica
I didn't know Jeff did this song - thanks for posting - will have to check out Rarities from NYC. Fantastic cover of a great song, by one of the greatest vocalists/musicians of our time.
What a voice.... what a song..... an unbelievabke loss his death was. Irreplacable.
holy shiiiit son this solo is freaking bad ass !!!!
Brilliant. Thanks for uploading this and making it available for others to enjoy.
great cover. led zeppelin's version was such a massive tune, that whoever covers it never strays to far from that recording. brilliant.
Thanks so much for posting this. Really love the Zep version and am loving Jeff's version too.
A Great Track Performed With Love By A Great Artist. 😎 Jeff Is Still Missed Like It Was 1997 But It's 2019 !
This the best cover of the song.......Buckley could play and sing everything different genres different languages
stop comparing..it's not a competition...just appreciate and celebrate that Jeff and Page were inspired by one another and the blues.
me tiene loca!!!! qué bello y exquisito cover!!!!! hermoso jeff!!! sin palabras!!
Awesome!!! The one and only Jeff Buckley r.i.p.!!!
Imagine having the voice of plant and the guitar abilities of page.
Page said album Grace was the best of 90's.
He is a Superstar, and he knows it from above
thank you so much for doing this! i had no idea this existed! i love jeff buckley he has visited me i've seen him in the window and i feel his presence all the time protecting me!!!!! plus led zepplin is pretty freaking cool i've seen page and plant!
Such a good cover truly a great artist
Glad I found this. 'Levee' is the only Zep song (technically not Zep's, I know) that I actually like, and I also like Buckley's take on it.
This should have 7 billions views!
Dont know where you ve headed Jeff but keep me posted to follow you
Will do
very nice, best of both worlds
God what a tragedy, he could have been a superstar. .. Gone too soon. ..
matter of fact, he *was* more than a superstar
like his father he couldn't have cared less....true artists never do....
He was a god. Still is.
Wow I only just found this, I can feel how much Led Zep inspired Jeff, beautiful x
Massive Zep and the Smiths fan.
Wow. Pretty interesting, though technically it’s a cover of Memphis Minnie’s song.
Buckley sounds like a bona fide blues artist. Impressive.
Goosebumps...... yeah...... goosebumps.
A true Jeff Buckley recording. He's playing every instrument.
Really? Is this like a home recording then? Sorry, I'm quite new to Buckley's stuff... evidently, not only an incredible singer, but more than capable tearing up the slide parts in this song, and drumming very nicely too!
No, Jakob, he’s not joking dude. Jeff was a brilliant musician.
@@jakob8442 not joking. Jeff could pay anything. He was a genius.
@@charliebarber7682 Jimmy Page said he was a great guitarist as well as obviously an insanely talented singer. Page said he has tremendous choices and interesting licks. Jimmy said he saw
"He (Buckley) could play all the parts on all the songs. John Paul Jones’ basslines. Page’s guitar parts. The synthesiser intro on ‘In The Light’ - he could play it on guitar and it would sound just like it. And then he would get on the fucking drums and exactly mimic John Bonham.”
@@jakob8442 Ain't joking.. "He could play all the parts on all the songs. John Paul Jones’ basslines. Page’s guitar parts. The synthesiser intro on ‘In The Light’ - he could play it on guitar and it would sound just like it. And then he would get on the fucking drums and exactly mimic John Bonham.”
Read more at www.nme.com/news/music/jeff-buckley-5-1247898#XMmpfB2QVqi2zSZF.99"
Plant loved Jeff. He said he was much better than him.
Maybe… but in the heydey of his youth, Mr. Plant would pip Mr. Buckley to the post for me. An impossible comparison, but there it is.
Plant said Jeff Buckley and Freddy Mercury had "more chops" than he does.
You know I’ve heard Plant say the same thing, but I have to honestly admit, as great as this recording is (esp guitar playing), Jeffs voice doesn’t throttle this song as well as plants did
@@HelloSpyMyLie- I don't think any voice, maybe barring Steve Marriot or Wilson Pickett, really throttles a song the way Plant's does. In any era he's sung Zeppelin (or solo) songs, Robert's unmistakable tone and attitude underline why exactly he was unrivaled in the late 60s and into the 70s.
awesome voice. loved it
For the detractors: Take a listen to what Jimmy said about Jeff. No one in their right mind would try to compare Zep to Jeff, but no one can deny the talent Jeff had either. Jimmy said it best,, check it out for yourself
+MontanaCal jimmy really admired jeff. there is an interview jimmy talking about him and his death :(
Or the love he had for Zep!!!
MontanaCal thanks for adding. . JP is right to give JB recognition but also say the two shouldn't be compared.
Further for the haters of Jeff Buckley - Robert Plant mentioned Jeff's father - Tim Buckley & being influenced by him. Robert during his VH1 special entitled ''Story Tellers' - Robert actually performs a song by Jeff Buckley & talks about ''Jeff's immense talent & that he was taken from us too soon !!!' Robert proceeds to the play one of the saddest song (it was so immensely sad - I began to cry during Robert's performance) - Robert played a Jeff Buckley song 'Song to the Siren' - Robert mentions that it's one of the most beautiful set of lyrics he's ever heard ! Stop hating on people !!!
JohnBindon song to the siren was Tim's song, not Jeff's.
Genius ignited
Just thank you !
This is awesome...
great cover! love it!
You should hear his cover of Night Flight. Just as good! He indeed dug the Mighty Zeppelin!
This is obviously a demo recording and it has its flaws but it's raw and powerful. Nevertheless and for anyone who doesn't know who John Campbell is, do yourselves a favor and go type in youtube search: "John Campbell- When the levee breaks". Just make sure you're ready for a religious experience.
JImmy and Robert went to see Jeff play i know Jimmy was massive fan of his vocals and playing.
Thank you so much. This is amazing
It’s an insanely good cover….. there is a few interesting facts about this recording also
do tell!!!
Why don't you tell?
@@cartuchodetinta9581 Sorry ! He apparently layed down every single part of this song himself. By that I mean Drums : Buckley , Bass : Buckley and so on and so on ! :)
@@rustal9485jesus
Just fantastic
His vibrato is what makes him great. No one can do it like him. The vocal fluctuations are unreal. The guitar work is epic as well. My uncle Gary Lucas played guitar on Jeff Buckley grace. Check my patented fretboard invention 🎸 Jeff does my FretCorner vibrato on hallelujah Chicago live solo
thats cool
YOUR UNCLE IS GARY LUCAS? im your biggest fan now
This only makes me miss bonzo more.... these drums sound like plastic containers. I actually saw Jeff perform an amazing set at Glastonbury festival with Plant and Page watching from the side of the stage. Good times !
It may also be the recording
thank you for everybody, its true I never find it here but know this song since year in these Rarities you mentioned.
AMAZING! THANKS FOR UPLOADING IT! ❤
Till we all meet again...like
Yesterday...swimming against the tide..
That enveloped us all...however forlorn and bereft..but at peace
Rest In Peace: Jeff Buckley
In this video there are times when I hear the music lagging/dragging. It reminds me of the cassette tape days. After a cassette tape was played a shitload of hours there could sometimes be certain songs that were played a lot more than others and it would wear the actual tape inside the cassette cartridge and cause the song to drag slowly at certain points. I digress, does anyone else hear any dragging then back to normal speed happen a few times or am I losing my mind/or hearing?
I love this version of Levee, it does come across as a Zeppelin tribute, but so what it's still very good.
BUT if you want to hear the version that has you standing at the Gates of Hell, check out John Campbell's live 1993 performance at a late night at the New Orleans Jazzfest. It's a stunner.
wow
XXXX thanks from France GP !!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is so cool, 3:24 is freakin awesome.
Would have liked to hear his friend Chris Cornell cover this, but he's gone now too. Sigh.
c.c would have been great too!!!! wow....
Remember the red phone Jeff gave Chris? Love and peace guys
Both of them angels, sent to grace the Earth for a short while. Too good to stay.
Respect
Plant+Page= Buckley! all in one
Omg he's a fucking better guitar player than me to? Fuck it all! GENIUS! Keep posting great shit like this forever!
3:26 this guitar part is cool
God bless
🔥
Fcuk me Jeff was an astounding guitar player wasnt he ...
Wow!
♥️
Who is playing each instrument on this track? You find me a quote. I have steadfast said this is a Jeff Buckley solo demo for years. He was known to be a competent drummer. The lead singer of the group Fishbone who was his friend said Jeff could play every instrument of every track from Zeppelin IV.
Nice idea, and possible. Thanks.
This was recorded with the full band (Eric Eidel on drums) during sessions that immediately followed the last Australian tour in March 96. Same session that produced the full band version of “I know we could be so happy” which sounds quite different from the sketches demo tapes.
Buckley on guitar
I love you
It's on a bootleg album called 'Rarities From NYC'
Awesome
THIS IS IT!
As I said, it's on a bootleg album. That means it's not an official release, so won't be on iTunes.
How I wish there was a video of this performance, Jeff is Page/Plant at the same time
Jeff is the GOAT
did he ever do cashmere? or battle for evermore??
that would be awesome!!
cheers 🦧🍾🍾🍾🏳️🌈
R I P Jeff, Carolx
Jeff Buckley gran cantante y guitarrista
Ahhhh....holy fuck!!!!
Now he's jammin with Bonzo!
Thanks ❤️
He was just afraid of water I think and some people thought that him swimming in the wolf river was his attempt at dealing with his fear. That being said he was bi-polar so like, if anyone has ever known people like that, they tend to just run off and do risky things all of the time without realizing it. I'm sure bi polar people die in accidents all the time actually.
Angels are dead while demon's never fucking die
What? Where have I been ? Yeah ☮️💜🤘🎸