When in doubt as to what notes to play on the bass, always ask yourself this question: "What would John Paul Jones do in here?". He never failed to choose the right ones, ever!
One of the first songs i learned on drums many many years ago. I graduated to Achilles Last Stand eventually but this song is still one of my favorites
"The Rover" was mixed in a way that Page wasn't hogging the spotlight. In the final mix we still hear Bass and Drums very well. Close to a perfect mix. Perhaps it was the newly formed "Swan Song Records" company being formed or the engineering of Keith Harwood, Physical Graffiti started to incorporate ALL of the band, in the mix rather than the Jimmy Page focused style, of the early days. Still great to hear isolated!
Wow, thanks for all these uploads!! I'm getting so much enjoyment out of listening to Bonzo and JPJ lay down absolutely rock solid groove after rock solid groove. Phenomenal!! ✌️
Always loved this song. Fascinating to hear how the bass follows the melody in so many places. Just a great, dry sound from those instruments here. They compliment each other perfectly.
I remember the first time hearing this. Some kid on the bus ride from school had a big boom box playing it. The intro alone evoked an “Oh yeah. Now we’re talking.” (Time to go to the record store.)
I love this song ! the intro, the lead back feeling, one of the jewels of the album, of their carrer ! so strange they never played it live ? thanks again for this !
JHB. "You've baited me into enuff bloody mischief Jonesy boi! I'll just put me own drum groove on yer head you bleedin Fawker, & you won't be able to do anything about it... MATE!!"
I’m not positive this is the the take used on PG. I was pretty convinced it was until the second verse here. This version seems to be missing a notable JPJ root-fifth-octave bass fill which is in fact on the actual version on PG. During the second verse and planted firmly in between Robert’s “just join hands…..just join hands” is where this fill can be heard.
Yeah they are both playing straight 8/8th.... no big deal :) but they feel it and sound as one.. They never laid much "funk" down, tho.. it was James Jamerson, Motown for JPJ all the way
Amazing how the cogs of the band fit so perfectly together. If you remove just one cog the machine breaks down. And when the machine breaks down, we break down.
Sounds like he chugging away on the early fifties stripped Precision Bass of his. It’s my belief this bass was used on Immigrant Song as well. The sound and tone between the two songs are very similar.
@@vini602 I hear different. I know what a Precision Bass sounds like. For instance, to hear the Jazz bass being played w a pick (and likely flats cuz I think that’s all he used during early zeppelin) call up the final concert of the MSG concerts, ‘73. July 29, 1973 to be exact. Listen to the first four tunes. This is what the jazz bass sounds like. This Rover clip sounds way different because I believe it’s the old P-Bass he used and still has to this day.
@@luvbasses5487 I certainly wont dispute the stripped precision bass theory. It could also be the jazz bass with only the front pickup open. I would lean more on the P-Bass idea, but we may never know unless JPJ spills some of his bass recording secrets finally.
The stripped early fifties Precision made appearances during the ‘75 tour so this makes me believe he used it on some of the ‘74 tracks that became Physical. I’m well aware that a J-Bass can sound like a single coil precision if you so choose to but…listen to Immigrant Song and then the Rover and then Wanton live from Bloomington ‘75. All of these sound like that Precision to my ears.
@@luvbasses5487 He played her live in 1972 in Australia, stripped already .. Yes, it is the Immigrant bass (1970..) Anyway.. you got most other things wrong too ;) This really sounds like Jazz Bass .. too wimpy to be Precision
@@bertroost1675 Sounds like you never heard anything but poor CD remixes.. get the original vinyl pressing and a good all analog gear.. JPJ has never been mixed "down too much"... but you got to listen to the genuine mix, how it was intended to be listened to 😉
@@tomasvanecek8626 Again my opinion. I have the originals, including an RL II. I also have several good tables with nice cartridges. I find some songs he could have been mixed in a bit more.
@@bertroost1675 Page (and JPJ) knew all their stuff damn well, even before LZ. They recorded like 70-80 % of British pop music in London, first half of 60s.. they were seasoned pro´s. Now tell me, what is e.g. wrong mix on say LZ One ?? Nothing, down to the last echo of plate reverb.. absolute perfection.
@@tomasvanecek8626 Ridiculous. Are you 15 years old and trying to sound like you know things others don't know? It's amazing how you get all bent out of shape by someone's opinion. In fact I find LZ's 1st self titled album fine. Custard Pie, like I mentioned as a song that could have used a bit more of JPJ, isn't on that album.
John Paul Jones.
The secret weapon in Led Zeppelin and excellent arranger as well.
yes, because this falsehood doesn't get repeated on every LZ video.
@@igisanchez265Falsehood?
@@TheClash122 YES
'Secret'. Ball hooks
@@igisanchez265wtf is this nerd talking about
When in doubt as to what notes to play on the bass, always ask yourself this question: "What would John Paul Jones do in here?". He never failed to choose the right ones, ever!
My favorite Zep tune hands down. The guitar solo is smooth like butter.
This is why the band could never replace Bonzo. The chemistry between these two is exhibit A.
Bo Bonzo, No Led Zeppelin, creatively speaking.
The Best rithym section in the rock world 😍🤟💯💯
One of the first songs i learned on drums many many years ago. I graduated to Achilles Last Stand eventually but this song is still one of my favorites
"The Rover" was mixed in a way that Page wasn't hogging the spotlight. In the final mix we still hear Bass and Drums very well. Close to a perfect mix. Perhaps it was the newly formed "Swan Song Records" company being formed or the engineering of Keith Harwood, Physical Graffiti started to incorporate ALL of the band, in the mix rather than the Jimmy Page focused style, of the early days. Still great to hear isolated!
Many early songs featured very prominent bass over the guitar, Whole Lotta Love, Heartbreaker, Ramble On...
Synch-tastic! They knew they were worthy of each other.
LZ forever!!!
Soooooooo grateful for these my friend.
Bonham's work was always more in the forefront of LZ songs, instead of being in the background and part of the woodwork, like other bands.
Wow, thanks for all these uploads!! I'm getting so much enjoyment out of listening to Bonzo and JPJ lay down absolutely rock solid groove after rock solid groove. Phenomenal!! ✌️
Loving these!
Batteria e basso❤❤
Erano già amico loro
Always loved this song. Fascinating to hear how the bass follows the melody in so many places. Just a great, dry sound from those instruments here. They compliment each other perfectly.
The intro is just perfect! The set up for Page's main riff is sublime and powerfull! Might be my favorite Zep tune!
I remember the first time hearing this. Some kid on the bus ride from school had a big boom box playing it.
The intro alone evoked an “Oh yeah. Now we’re talking.”
(Time to go to the record store.)
I think "The Rover" might be, and has always been, my favourite Led Zeppelin song.... Interesting to hear the baselines...
Its a shame the bass is so low in the mix on the album. I find myself listening to this more than the actual song, because it funks so much.
John Bonham foi e é o maior baterista de rock de todos os tempos 🇧🇷🥁
I love this song ! the intro, the lead back feeling, one of the jewels of the album, of their carrer ! so strange they never played it live ?
thanks again for this !
JPJ: " i will not be distracted!! am putting down a groove, you feckers can do what you want"
JHB. "You've baited me into enuff bloody mischief Jonesy boi! I'll just put me own drum groove on yer head you bleedin Fawker, & you won't be able to do anything about it... MATE!!"
Never could understand why JPJs bass track was never loud enough.
Undoubtedly G.O.A.T❗❗👍👍😍😍
Sounds like Jonesy is playing with a pick? Is that right?
I'd say for sure
Incredible !!!! How could Zep ever loose with a rhythm section like that ? So darn groovy. Bonzo, forever!
So sick. I’m so grateful to be able to just hear these isolated tracks. That groove though
I’m not positive this is the the take used on PG. I was pretty convinced it was until the second verse here. This version seems to be missing a notable JPJ root-fifth-octave bass fill which is in fact on the actual version on PG. During the second verse and planted firmly in between Robert’s “just join hands…..just join hands” is where this fill can be heard.
Interesting. After reading your description, I think I know what part you mean. Must investigate.
A new from the intro there was a lot missing this isn't the correct take
This is one of the straighter grooves these two put together. Almost sounds quantified when you’re so used to the funk they usually laid down
Gtfooh, It’s swinging it’s rse off
Yeah they are both playing straight 8/8th.... no big deal :) but they feel it and sound as one.. They never laid much "funk" down, tho.. it was James Jamerson, Motown for JPJ all the way
They did but it didn't get released lots of demos with a funk vibe
So cool!! I feel like I’m in the room with them just banging it out
Love these isolated tracks posts!!
How could they create this! Its none of our world.
Yay! One of my favorite PG tracks, what an amazing sound! Thanks so much, I loved it! 😊❤
Amazing how the cogs of the band fit so perfectly together. If you remove just one cog the machine breaks down. And when the machine breaks down, we break down.
Unbelievable groove!! Thank you!!!
Towards the end of the song, the way the bass and drums are playing the same thing is amazing!
Love this song!
Sounds like he chugging away on the early fifties stripped Precision Bass of his. It’s my belief this bass was used on Immigrant Song as well. The sound and tone between the two songs are very similar.
It's the jazz with flats
@@vini602 I hear different. I know what a Precision Bass sounds like. For instance, to hear the Jazz bass being played w a pick (and likely flats cuz I think that’s all he used during early zeppelin) call up the final concert of the MSG concerts, ‘73. July 29, 1973 to be exact. Listen to the first four tunes. This is what the jazz bass sounds like. This Rover clip sounds way different because I believe it’s the old P-Bass he used and still has to this day.
@@luvbasses5487 I certainly wont dispute the stripped precision bass theory. It could also be the jazz bass with only the front pickup open. I would lean more on the P-Bass idea, but we may never know unless JPJ spills some of his bass recording secrets finally.
The stripped early fifties Precision made appearances during the ‘75 tour so this makes me believe he used it on some of the ‘74 tracks that became Physical. I’m well aware that a J-Bass can sound like a single coil precision if you so choose to but…listen to Immigrant Song and then the Rover and then Wanton live from Bloomington ‘75. All of these sound like that Precision to my ears.
@@luvbasses5487 He played her live in 1972 in Australia, stripped already .. Yes, it is the Immigrant bass (1970..)
Anyway.. you got most other things wrong too ;)
This really sounds like Jazz Bass .. too wimpy to be Precision
Damn good rhythm section
❤
Funk
Thanks!
The bass is rather understated in the mix(so Page can soar), and yet wall to wall soft like shag carpet.
I know. Sometimes I think Page went too far with mixing Jonesy down too much. Custard Pie is one example. Just my opinion.
@@bertroost1675 Sounds like you never heard anything but poor CD remixes.. get the original vinyl pressing and a good all analog gear.. JPJ has never been mixed "down too much"... but you got to listen to the genuine mix, how it was intended to be listened to 😉
@@tomasvanecek8626 Again my opinion. I have the originals, including an RL II. I also have several good tables with nice cartridges. I find some songs he could have been mixed in a bit more.
@@bertroost1675 Page (and JPJ) knew all their stuff damn well, even before LZ. They recorded like 70-80 % of British pop music in London, first half of 60s.. they were seasoned pro´s. Now tell me, what is e.g. wrong mix on say LZ One ?? Nothing, down to the last echo of plate reverb.. absolute perfection.
@@tomasvanecek8626 Ridiculous. Are you 15 years old and trying to sound like you know things others don't know? It's amazing how you get all bent out of shape by someone's opinion. In fact I find LZ's 1st self titled album fine. Custard Pie, like I mentioned as a song that could have used a bit more of JPJ, isn't on that album.