This song played at the end of every high school dance in the early 80s. Couples would slow dance hugged up n swaying. We are so very sorry to hear about your grandfather. Our deepest condolences from NYC ❤
Had a ticket to their concert in New Orleans when Robert received the tragic news of his sons’ passing. They had just arrived in town and the fan base was very excited to see this tour. Would have been my third time seeing them. Sadly, this and the loss of John Bonham, would mean the Zeppelin Airship was grounded permanently. Fortunately, their music endures.
LZ's final album "In Through The Out Door" is VASTLY underappreciated. It spent MONTHS on my turntable from the time of it's release. My two favorite LZ albums are "Physical Graffiti" and "In Through The Out Door". LZ was maturing into adulthood and were transitioning SUPERBLY.
Not my favorite, but still better than much of what was out in Late 1978 and 1979. A bit too much synch for my taste. I do wonder what it would have been like if they added the songs that ended up on the CODA album. I think “Wearing and Tearing” and “Walter’s Walk” could have injected much needed swag and power into that album.
It always amazed me that Robert had the courage and composure to play this song during the 1980 European tour, just a few years later. If I lost a child, I know I wouldn't be able to sing this song just a few years later.
What a wonderful reaction; the praise you gave Led Zeppelin was brilliant. I’m so sorry for the loss of your Grandfather. After losing my father, I listen to the music he loved when I want to feel close to him; I hope you can find some comfort in music as well.
I had NO idea how good our music was back then! We just always took it for granted that the next hit would be just as great as the next. I miss those days!
This is an example of the brilliance of John Paul Jones who really took the helm on this album while Jimmy was all strung out. Most people know that Jimmy was a renown studio musician, but JPJ was also a great studio session player and arranger in his own right. His influence was always there adding so much color to their music and because Jimmy was incapacitated he had to step up, making another great Zeppelin album that would not exist if not for him.
I don't really know you but I can guarantee to you that your grandfather would be very proud of the man you turned out to be...my condolences to you and your entire family ❤🙏☝
Robert and his wife were completely devastated by Karac’s death at the age of 5. Robert has spoken about it in interviews……you never really recover from something like that…..it lives forever in your heart. What was doubly devastating to Robert was that it was his best friend, Bonzo, who was totally there for him through the ordeal…..a huge comfort and support. Bonzo then convinced Robert to return to music and the band. He was going to become a teacher. And then….Robert lost Bonzo, his best mate, in 1980……and his last emotional link to Zeppelin was severed.
John Paul Jones effectively became musical director on this album, which explains perhaps why it was more synth-heavy than we're used to. That was in the air anyway, but it does make you wonder what could have been for the band in the coming decade. (Plant got as far away as he could from the Zeppelin sound for a while). I can't imagine them joining the race to become ever-heavier as time went on though. And maybe that's for the best.
One of the rarely discussed elements of supergroups of the 70s is that looking back today we categorize prog rock, hard rock, metal, simply pop, etc etc. We didn't do this. Except disco. Prog/hardrock/pop sometimes just meshed. This song a perfect eg... And indeed Pôpe well done, you subtly recognize this. Love your love of your journey :)
I'll suggest the video of the band Heart (whose music you should check out in general) playing Stairway to Heaven at the Kennedy Center Honors for Led Zeppelin, which is the highest lifetime achievement award given in the United States. It's the best tribute to the greatness of the band I can imagine; and the late John Bonham's son, Jason, takes his father's drum part. Always makes me tear up a bit, especially seeing Robert Plant's reaction in the audience.
You really are an old soul POPE which is a gift when it comes to music thanks for your appreciation to the classics... such good diverse Taste will set on on an amazing journey throughout your whole life 🙋🏻♀️🇬🇧💕
Sweet reaction Pope. For all their outstanding music. legendary gigs and all the success that came with it, the Mighty Zeppelin sure had their share of tragedies too. Beautiful song which has brought a tear to many an eye. Your reaction was sincere and respectful, I thank you for it.
Pope, I'm so sorry for the loss of your grandpa. Loss of a loved one is always very traumatic. Yes, Robert's son, Karac, was only a little boy, about 5. So tragic x Yes I agree, you must react to Heart(Ann and Nancy Wilson, sisters) Stairway to Heaven tribute at the Kennedy Centre Honours, 2012. LZ being honoured for their contribution to the arts. Very emotional especially as Jason Bonham, son of the late Bonzo, is on drums. Best cover ever!
I started getting into Led Zeppelin's music in 1987, my final year of High School. I was initially attracted by the guitar driven hard rock songs from mainly the 2nd and 4th albums. One day on the radio I heard a song dominated by a heavy keyboard sound but in a cool way, a pop feel to it but interspersed with some heavy drumming. Then the emotion of the vocals which at the time I thought was a love song but I couldn't help but think, man this sounds like Robert Plant. At the conclusion of the song the DJ confirmed that yes it was Led Zeppelin and I thought wow this band is amazing, that they can conceive such a heartfelt song with such emotion and power. It was probably a couple years later that I learnt that the song was actually a tribute to Robert's son Karac and it took on a totally new meaning. The emotion in Plant's voice in particular during the outro when he is singing "some time" gives me chills every time.
Only one song can make me cry: Who Killed Mr Moonlight by Bauhaus. Bauhaus is one of the most influential bands of the 80s. They were together for only five years before they split. It's quite different from their usual sound but, trust me, it's worth listening to. Without exagerating, it is one of the most emotional and intense songs I have ever heard in my life
Nice reaction!!! Tears from you is like gold to me!!!!!! This song was very hard on Robert and his fans, especially to the ones that could relate. I remember the first time I saw you react to a song and you cried.....It was Close To The Edge by Yes.....and I said this reactor is special.....really really hears and feels and knows music....that got to me and I have been watching you react ever since. No one has ever cried on Yes on understood Yes, especially young like yourself. So, you are special. Very Very high Tier in artistic taste in music!!!!! Maybe I can get you to react to some Jazz in the future.
We all cried...I got to see them in June 77...a month later Roberts 5 year old boy suddenly died...I still remember the news...they cancelled the remaining tour dates and never returned to US as LZ after Bonam died in 80.
Luv it pope!!!! But hey man, when your head was down bro and you were in a zeppelin zone lol, The video was showing Robert with his son. Just wanted you to know so you can go back and watch it. Thx brother your a TRUE Zeppelin fan. Rock on!!¡
I don't think Led Zeppelin ever played 'All my love' in concert... the music was primarily John Paul Jones playing synthesizers... Jimmy Page barely played on it cos he didn't like it much. Yes, Robert Plant was on tour w/ Zeppelin in 1977 when he got a phone call at the worst moment possible, that his 5 year old son Karac Plant had died. Zeppelin was involved in a brutal assault in Oakland, Cali and both their manager Peter Grant & drummer John Bonham were arrested and jailed... West Coast promoter Bill Graham told everyone that he would never book Led Zeppelin to play concerts (Zeppelin never played the West Coast or America again, where they started touring back in 1969) The remaining 1977 tour was cancelled, and Led Zeppelin's anticipated comeback, 2 years after Robert Plant's near-fatal car crash in 1975, came to an end. In late 1978, Robert Plant was finally persuaded to return to work w/ Zeppelin... he and John Paul Jones wrote most of the songs, cos Jimmy Page was struggling w/ heroin addiction and was largely absent from the studio where they worked in Sweden, where Abba usually recorded. The idea was to release 4 EP's over the next year... but when the sessions ended, they didn't have enough songs. The decision was made to release a new album 'In through the out door' in 1979. John Bonham was also struggling w/ alcoholism, and had some scares during that time. and Insiders recalled that the sessions were very dark... no one felt like partying like they had during past recording sessions. Finally, Zeppelin announced the new album and 2 shows at Knebworth in England, 1979... Page was recovering and doing better, and the shows were a massive success... the record went to #1 on the charts & sold millions. However, Robert Plant was reluctant to tour again w/ Zeppelin... he and his wife had another son, and Zeppelin only played a few shows around Europe going into 1980. In the fall, Plant finally committed to a US tour and shows were booked ... The band convened at Page's house to rehearse, but after 1 day of heavy drinking, John Bonham couldn't rehearse anymore, drank more, and then passed out in the house after returning from the bar. The next morning, he was found dead, asphyxiated on his own vomit, allegedly. Zeppelin splintered in the aftermath of John Bonham's death... None of the 3 surviving members wanted to play music together anymore. They issued a joint statement in late 1980 that Led Zeppelin would not continue.
I guess Jimmy Page was not a fan of this song because it was around the time Rock Songs were becoming anthems at sports events and feared this would become a cheesy thing people did the wave to. This is probably why he doesn’t play all that much on it. This was mainly a song powered by Robert Plants touching lyrics to his dead son and the arrangements by John Paul Jones in the Abba studios in Sweden.
Very nice reaction! Led Zepplin never misses..can't imagine how hard this was for Robert!
This song played at the end of every high school dance in the early 80s. Couples would slow dance hugged up n swaying.
We are so very sorry to hear about your grandfather. Our deepest condolences from NYC ❤
Had a ticket to their concert in New Orleans when Robert received the tragic news of his sons’ passing. They had just arrived in town and the fan base was very excited to see this tour. Would have been my third time seeing them. Sadly, this and the loss of John Bonham, would mean the Zeppelin Airship was grounded permanently. Fortunately, their music endures.
A very sad song for Robert's young son who passed away at 5 years old.
LZ's final album "In Through The Out Door" is VASTLY underappreciated. It spent MONTHS on my turntable from the time of it's release. My two favorite LZ albums are "Physical Graffiti" and "In Through The Out Door". LZ was maturing into adulthood and were transitioning SUPERBLY.
Yes,I remember buy it and it had 4 different album covers
Not my favorite, but still better than much of what was out in Late 1978 and 1979. A bit too much synch for my taste. I do wonder what it would have been like if they added the songs that ended up on the CODA album. I think “Wearing and Tearing” and “Walter’s Walk” could have injected much needed swag and power into that album.
Those are my favorite! I'll never get the underappreciation of ITTOD
@@LatinBostonH8ter79 I read that they were planning on going back to 'harder' music in response to punk music
It always amazed me that Robert had the courage and composure to play this song during the 1980 European tour, just a few years later. If I lost a child, I know I wouldn't be able to sing this song just a few years later.
Hey Pope! This one comes directly from the heart of Robert. He was completely devastated. Nice job Pope.⚘💔❤🔉
Yeah, PÔPE- like you, not crying... just enjoying the music... yeah, that's the ticket. Peace.
What a wonderful reaction; the praise you gave Led Zeppelin was brilliant. I’m so sorry for the loss of your Grandfather. After losing my father, I listen to the music he loved when I want to feel close to him; I hope you can find some comfort in music as well.
John Paul Jones on keys totally makes this song....just beautiful
I had NO idea how good our music was back then! We just always took it for granted that the next hit would be just as great as the next. I miss those days!
This is an example of the brilliance of John Paul Jones who really took the helm on this album while Jimmy was all strung out. Most people know that Jimmy was a renown studio musician, but JPJ was also a great studio session player and arranger in his own right. His influence was always there adding so much color to their music and because Jimmy was incapacitated he had to step up, making another great Zeppelin album that would not exist if not for him.
Tho neither Jimmy nor John Paul showed for Karac’s funeral…
I don't really know you but I can guarantee to you that your grandfather would be very proud of the man you turned out to be...my condolences to you and your entire family ❤🙏☝
thank you🙏🏿
thank you🙏🏿
nothing wrong with crying man,,55 and do it more than ever ..such emotional song means a lot to me
Robert and his wife were completely devastated by Karac’s death at the age of 5. Robert has spoken about it in interviews……you never really recover from something like that…..it lives forever in your heart. What was doubly devastating to Robert was that it was his best friend, Bonzo, who was totally there for him through the ordeal…..a huge comfort and support. Bonzo then convinced Robert to return to music and the band. He was going to become a teacher. And then….Robert lost Bonzo, his best mate, in 1980……and his last emotional link to Zeppelin was severed.
John Paul Jones effectively became musical director on this album, which explains perhaps why it was more synth-heavy than we're used to. That was in the air anyway, but it does make you wonder what could have been for the band in the coming decade. (Plant got as far away as he could from the Zeppelin sound for a while). I can't imagine them joining the race to become ever-heavier as time went on though. And maybe that's for the best.
One of the rarely discussed elements of supergroups of the 70s is that looking back today we categorize prog rock, hard rock, metal, simply pop, etc etc. We didn't do this. Except disco. Prog/hardrock/pop sometimes just meshed.
This song a perfect eg...
And indeed Pôpe well done, you subtly recognize this. Love your love of your journey :)
I'll suggest the video of the band Heart (whose music you should check out in general) playing Stairway to Heaven at the Kennedy Center Honors for Led Zeppelin, which is the highest lifetime achievement award given in the United States. It's the best tribute to the greatness of the band I can imagine; and the late John Bonham's son, Jason, takes his father's drum part. Always makes me tear up a bit, especially seeing Robert Plant's reaction in the audience.
My Condolences.
You really are an old soul POPE which is a gift when it comes to music thanks for your appreciation to the classics... such good diverse
Taste will set on on an amazing journey throughout your whole life 🙋🏻♀️🇬🇧💕
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Love that tune by LZ. Great lyrics by Robert written for his son.
In 1993 Robert released another song "I Believe" to Karac that is another beautiful tribute, take a listen to it as well.
Sweet reaction Pope.
For all their outstanding music. legendary gigs and all the success that came with it, the Mighty Zeppelin sure had their share of tragedies too.
Beautiful song which has brought a tear to many an eye. Your reaction was sincere and respectful, I thank you for it.
Had tickets to the tour that got canceled because of the tragedy. Never did see them live. Beautiful tribute.
Pope, I'm so sorry for the loss of your grandpa. Loss of a loved one is always very traumatic.
Yes, Robert's son, Karac, was only a little boy, about 5. So tragic x Yes I agree, you must react to Heart(Ann and Nancy Wilson, sisters) Stairway to Heaven tribute at the Kennedy Centre Honours, 2012. LZ being honoured for their contribution to the arts. Very emotional especially as Jason Bonham, son of the late Bonzo, is on drums. Best cover ever!
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I started getting into Led Zeppelin's music in 1987, my final year of High School. I was initially attracted by the guitar driven hard rock songs from mainly the 2nd and 4th albums. One day on the radio I heard a song dominated by a heavy keyboard sound but in a cool way, a pop feel to it but interspersed with some heavy drumming. Then the emotion of the vocals which at the time I thought was a love song but I couldn't help but think, man this sounds like Robert Plant.
At the conclusion of the song the DJ confirmed that yes it was Led Zeppelin and I thought wow this band is amazing, that they can conceive such a heartfelt song with such emotion and power.
It was probably a couple years later that I learnt that the song was actually a tribute to Robert's son Karac and it took on a totally new meaning.
The emotion in Plant's voice in particular during the outro when he is singing "some time" gives me chills every time.
That was tough on Robert. 😭🎸
A great tribute to Robert's son
Only one song can make me cry: Who Killed Mr Moonlight by Bauhaus. Bauhaus is one of the most influential bands of the 80s. They were together for only five years before they split. It's quite different from their usual sound but, trust me, it's worth listening to. Without exagerating, it is one of the most emotional and intense songs I have ever heard in my life
Amen
You are only the 3rd reactor to react yo this Masterpiece you are the 1st to acknowledge the meaning. Respect!
Nice reaction!!! Tears from you is like gold to me!!!!!! This song was very hard on Robert and his fans, especially to the ones that could relate. I remember the first time I saw you react to a song and you cried.....It was Close To The Edge by Yes.....and I said this reactor is special.....really really hears and feels and knows music....that got to me and I have been watching you react ever since. No one has ever cried on Yes on understood Yes, especially young like yourself. So, you are special. Very Very high Tier in artistic taste in music!!!!! Maybe I can get you to react to some Jazz in the future.
thank you!
We all cried...I got to see them in June 77...a month later Roberts 5 year old boy suddenly died...I still remember the news...they cancelled the remaining tour dates and never returned to US as LZ after Bonam died in 80.
robert wrote this for his son who died in 77, he was 4 or 5 i think :(
Great job, this vid is just a fan-made compilation of concert footage from years earlier than his son's untimely death
I find it really hard to listen to this song because of what it refers to. To lose a child is the worse thing that can happen to anyone in my opinion
My favorite song when I was young, now I'm old lol
Luv it pope!!!! But hey man, when your head was down bro and you were in a zeppelin zone lol, The video was showing Robert with his son. Just wanted you to know so you can go back and watch it. Thx brother your a TRUE Zeppelin fan. Rock on!!¡
thank you🙏🏿
Thanks for doing this!! This song always hits a chord, no pun intended
Hey, Thank yo u! Very thae therapeutic for the soul in that I lost my youngest son, then 8 months later my bea beautiful mother passed away in 2022
my condolences 🙏🏿
Admit it. You were crying because you knew what the song was about.
Hey man let it out. Good music will do this to ya🙏
I don't think Led Zeppelin ever played 'All my love' in concert... the music was primarily John Paul Jones playing synthesizers... Jimmy Page barely played on it cos he didn't like it much.
Yes, Robert Plant was on tour w/ Zeppelin in 1977 when he got a phone call at the worst moment possible, that his 5 year old son Karac Plant had died. Zeppelin was involved in a brutal assault in Oakland, Cali and both their manager Peter Grant & drummer John Bonham were arrested and jailed... West Coast promoter Bill Graham told everyone that he would never book Led Zeppelin to play concerts (Zeppelin never played the West Coast or America again, where they started touring back in 1969) The remaining 1977 tour was cancelled, and Led Zeppelin's anticipated comeback, 2 years after Robert Plant's near-fatal car crash in 1975, came to an end.
In late 1978, Robert Plant was finally persuaded to return to work w/ Zeppelin... he and John Paul Jones wrote most of the songs, cos Jimmy Page was struggling w/ heroin addiction and was largely absent from the studio where they worked in Sweden, where Abba usually recorded. The idea was to release 4 EP's over the next year... but when the sessions ended, they didn't have enough songs. The decision was made to release a new album 'In through the out door' in 1979. John Bonham was also struggling w/ alcoholism, and had some scares during that time. and Insiders recalled that the sessions were very dark... no one felt like partying like they had during past recording sessions.
Finally, Zeppelin announced the new album and 2 shows at Knebworth in England, 1979... Page was recovering and doing better, and the shows were a massive success... the record went to #1 on the charts & sold millions. However, Robert Plant was reluctant to tour again w/ Zeppelin... he and his wife had another son, and Zeppelin only played a few shows around Europe going into 1980. In the fall, Plant finally committed to a US tour and shows were booked ... The band convened at Page's house to rehearse, but after 1 day of heavy drinking, John Bonham couldn't rehearse anymore, drank more, and then passed out in the house after returning from the bar. The next morning, he was found dead, asphyxiated on his own vomit, allegedly.
Zeppelin splintered in the aftermath of John Bonham's death... None of the 3 surviving members wanted to play music together anymore. They issued a joint statement in late 1980 that Led Zeppelin would not continue.
This song was played live repeatedly during the 1980 Tour Over Europe. There are many bootlegs of it, including several I own.
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You missed the clip with two of his kids (one being the son the song is about) when you had your head down and eyes closed.... 😥
i was silently crying
DO the ALBUM version
That was the album version.
@@tektoniks_architects nah the tunes weren't lined up with vid..just do album
@@danreed5171 The video is not official. The audio is the official album version.
@@tektoniks_architects I see, the viseo is diff.......try 'achilles last stand' Zeppelin
This IS the album version. This song was NEVER performed live.
I guess Jimmy Page was not a fan of this song because it was around the time Rock Songs were becoming anthems at sports events and feared this would become a cheesy thing people did the wave to. This is probably why he doesn’t play all that much on it. This was mainly a song powered by Robert Plants touching lyrics to his dead son and the arrangements by John Paul Jones in the Abba studios in Sweden.
I thought his son fell out of the window of their high rise apartment.
That was Erik Clayton's son
The video is NOT matched to the song. This is video from Stairway 1973.
How bout some steely Dan
Not the original video for this song.
this footage is BS. it is just clips of "The Song Remains the Same" movie cut in the studio track.
The band was in ruins....the whole album had a sadness to it
My condolences.