Physical Graffiti is one of the greatest and most unique albums ever made. Yes, Gospel and the Blues but with the hooks and riffs and drums of Rock and Roll.
When they got together the angels gave them the breath of the blues...they were so influenced by black American blues (Sonny Boy Williamson, Billy Johnson, Johnny Lee Hooker, Howlin' Wolf, etc.). They took a lot of songs from these greats and made it updated, but still full of blues.
Please dont ever forget John Paul Jones. He was just as influential as Page or more so in arangements and overall song structure, he wrote much of the actual music as well as mulit instrumentalist/vocalist. as well as one on the greatest pianist/organist, / guitarist. mandolin. banjo ...ect...
At 16, this what i listened to. Belting out on an old record player, it thrilled the senses with every track. LZ, Muddy Waters, Lead Belly, John Lee Hooker, Howlin Wolf, B.B. King & Albert King provided a 'right of passage' for my sons as soon as they hit 13. Then, I introduced LZ to my grandson when he was 8 - he's been playing drums ever since & will be 16 in December. Now, a full circle of love, respect & appreciation of real music has been achieved. This remains the best gift i've ever given to my sons & grandson. Love & Peace 🇬🇧❤️
They literally made MAGIC! This live in 1975 is killer!! JPJ is really one with Bonham...watch them live. There would not be a Led Zeppelin without ANY ONE of them!!
And Plant introduced it by saying, "This is a song that comes from the Deep South of America, and consequently ended up in Earl's Court. Would you believe."
Has nothing to do with whether it took one take or more. The ending was not written when the band started recording the song. They jammed on it and improvised an ending - you can hear drummer John Bonham say at the end: "That's gotta be the one.", in reference to the improvisation.
MANY of Zep's best tunes were recorded in one take/LIVE-IN-STUDIO, then the overdubs added later, like 2nd guitar or rhythm track... either way, the awesomeness of the Band is OVERWHELMING and nobody EVER sounded so raw and great live in studio.
Old fart here: When I hear younger folks remark on a song’s length as a potential barrier, I think--I guess we just didn’t have so many compelling things competing for our attention back in the day. Things were simpler then. Makes my old-fart soul want to say: what’s wrong…you got somewhere you gotta be? 😹
I think music has died out killed off under the craze for morons and hatred for talent. I mean why the hell be ashamed of having a skill of talent or success is beyond me. A cultural implosion where even sex has to be compartmentalised to 3 mins as violence is preferable to the mass. Zeppelin now exist where they belong in the imagination of four lads of nature's invention.
Growing up in the 70s we didn't know how good we had it. So much great music. I remember buying my first Zep album and every HS boy I knew had a guitar and tried to play Zep all day while we sat and lit one up. Many of LZs tunes ( like this one) are takes on very old blues/ gospel tunes. We didn't know that then. We just knew we were jammin our butts off and we loved it.
In the 70’s we though the Carpenters, disco, and the tv show Hee Haw was really awful music.....that stuff sounds beautiful compared to what passes for music today.
Theres a reason this band was done after John Bonhams passing...the 4 of them created this magic called Led Zeppelin, they came together and created the greatest music to ever grace my ears. RIP JB ! And thank you Led Zep for blazin a musical trail that has yet to be matched.
I'm 67. I had the great good fortune to see them on the Physical Graffiti tour. I have had the opportunity to see many greats of the 60's and 70's live and to this day, that concert remains among the very best. When you're young, sheer enthusiasm carries you to opinions of what is "the best," which may not be rooted in reality. LZ struggled through much of their career for critical recognition, but the passage of years has proven them to be among, if not at the top of the great ones. Reactions from those who have never heard them, or weren't even alive when they were playing further prove the point. They will endure through time, undimmed.
So friggin jealous! I was just a bit too young when they were touring (I'm 56) and I always wished I could've seen them live. And, the one concert more than any that I'd want to see would have been the one you went too! Seriously, right when Physical Graffiti was released would be the one I'd choose. PG is their best album
This is the bluesy Led Zeppelin I fell in love with decades ago! Robert and Jimmy were greatly influenced by the roots of American Blues. Muddy Waters, Leadbelly, Howlin Wolf. The original lyrics for "When the Levee Breaks" were credited to Memphis Minnie and parts of the lyrics for "Whole Lotta Love" were adapted from Willie Dixon's "You Need Love". They say, sometimes their influence on Zeppelin's music was subtle and sometimes it was right in your face...and they were so right!! Amazing!! Swan Song was Zep's own label they started in 1974. I like that you do research and want to learn more about who you are reacting to! Love it when I see the younger generations enjoy them...Keep'em going!! Great reaction!!
This, for me, is the single greatest recording this band ever made. They were at the pinnacle of their fame and at the peak of their power as musicians and as a unit. I read they were dripping wet after that take.
Wow!!! Just wow!!! I am a follower of the messiah, and this song just pumped me up to the clouds!!!! Thx bro I need this!! I mean hey, it’s God and the GOATS of rock n roll, that’s a win win ¡
Yo are reacting exactly like we did years ago when we first heard this stuff. Absolute game changer. Nobody had heard anything like this before. We played it over, and over, and over.
Gotta love it when ya see a whole new generation getting STANK FACE! Especially when ya get to watch somebody hear John Bonham take off and play LEAD DRUMS!!!
John Bonham was lost at a young age, but some years later his son, John Bonham Jr played with the band and you would swear Dad was right back on earth.
Zeppelin was with Atlantic, however after Zep's five-year contract with Atlantic was over, they worked out a deal with Atlantic to create their own label called Swan Song. Atlantic would still distribute the albums but the Swan Song label would allow Zep to have less interference from Atlantic over creative differences. It also allowed Zep to sign other artists to the Swan Song label. Swan Song was dissolved in 1983 after the band broke up. Physical Graffiti was the first Zep album issued on Swan Song and today, the label is strictly used for reissues of albums that were released by the label when it was active (so, from Physical Graffiti through Coda) except in 2012 the label was resurrected when Led Zeppelin released the live Celebration Day product of their 2007 one-off reunion concert.
I guess I'm old. But back then. So much good music being released all the time. I would be buying new LPS regularly. Now. I can't remember the last time I was excited about a released record.
@@MMBxMOBZeppelin is more than music , it's an experience. You need to check out live videos of Jimmy Page playing with a bow on guitar 🎸 and his double neck guitar 🎸 🎸 ❤
I love your enthusiasm for the music. I suggest the following for your next few reactions: “You Shook Me”, “Lemon Song”, “and “Bring It On Home “ from their first 2 albums. These 2 albums have a soft spot in my heart as I got them both when I was 13/14 years old.
@7:40, Page does this thing at the beginning of the slide solo where it sounds like a fader is adjusting the tone from deeper and wider to more trebly and distorted, in time to the slide of the guitar...One of my favorite parts of any Zeppelin recording...
Even with all the other talent on stage you always recognize Bonham, he was a huge part of Led Zep. Search "Bonham outtakes" on the internet, a bit of nectar for fans. A couple dozen isolated tracks.
this is on and off my favourite zeppelin track, achilles last stand being my current favourite. youl LOVE that 1 aswell, another MONSTER drumming track with 1 of pages best ever solos imo
Got to listen to 2 songs thst were always played back to back live and studio versions, "The Song Remains the Same" and "The Rain Song". Greatest band of all time!!!
Never forget John Paul Jones! He was the glue that held the other stupendous stars together. He could play so many instruments as required. He may be the quietest one amongst the talent and egos but he was always there!
MMBx really nailed the whole vibe of this tune,('I don't know what this is, but I love it') and basically that is BONHAM and PAGE (like many times before) just feed off one another... Jimmy will tell you or u can see for yourself how much Bonzo's playing moved/inspired Jimmy by listening or rather watching them LIVE and see how many times Bonham's playing is in synch w/ Jimmy's playing/body movements - Quite a sight to see 2 masters feeding off one another. Another fine example of Led Zeppelin at their best and the world knowing it!
Based on a traditional blues, as typical. :) I guess there’s Stairway, but I think of this and Rain Song as their true epic bangers. That syncopated drum riff when it kicks in (you’ll know when you hear it) is always when I lose it and can’t sit still. Follow the kick drum through this song. He’s making magic there.
I can imagine some kid playing this for the first time on a record and not knowing what he was about to hear because it probably didn’t get radio time. Probably blew a few minds
In 1987, I was 16. Led Zep had been broken up for years and I had never heard them. My friend Paul was a rocker and copied me all their albums onto cassettes. “I think you’ll like this band…”
I saw them in 1976 in MSG in NY, and by then I learned to play it. I never covered it professionally because I played mostly originals, but it remains my all time favorite cover to play.
Just can't do it (pick a favourite 5). Everytime I hear a less listened to song, 'Travellin riverside blues' for example, it goes into the list. This happens with many of their songs.
Physical Graffiti is one of the greatest and most unique albums ever made. Yes, Gospel and the Blues but with the hooks and riffs and drums of Rock and Roll.
75 year old listener and longtime led zep lover. What a great song!
I love watching younger people discover their magic.
It's almost as if it transcends music...and goes straight to the soul
its like a tale of two cities, they are all into themselves completely, but into the band completely
“I don’t know what’s happening right now but I love it”
We felt the same way hearing it when it was fresh so long ago.
This is a Master Piece of music on every level.
So glad younger people are getting to hear such quality
Led Zeppelin isn’t just music, it’s an experience!
When they got together the angels gave them the breath of the blues...they were so influenced by black American blues (Sonny Boy Williamson, Billy Johnson, Johnny Lee Hooker, Howlin' Wolf, etc.). They took a lot of songs from these greats and made it updated, but still full of blues.
Robert Johnson is not an etc., he should be first on the list.....every list.
Please dont ever forget John Paul Jones. He was just as influential as Page or more so in arangements and overall song structure, he wrote much of the actual music as well as mulit instrumentalist/vocalist. as well as one on the greatest pianist/organist, / guitarist. mandolin. banjo ...ect...
At 16, this what i listened to. Belting out on an old record player, it thrilled the senses with every track.
LZ, Muddy Waters, Lead Belly, John Lee Hooker, Howlin Wolf, B.B. King & Albert King provided a 'right of passage' for my sons as soon as they hit 13. Then, I introduced LZ to my grandson when he was 8 - he's been playing drums ever since & will be 16 in December. Now, a full circle of love, respect & appreciation of real music has been achieved. This remains the best gift i've ever given to my sons & grandson. Love & Peace 🇬🇧❤️
You don’t hear or see performance’s like this anymore!
Bonham was completely self-taught, just a natural.
They literally made MAGIC! This live in 1975 is killer!! JPJ is really one with Bonham...watch them live. There would not be a Led Zeppelin without ANY ONE of them!!
Right on julie Manarin!
I saw them play Knebworth in 1979 - their last UK gig as the original line-up. I was 16.
And Plant introduced it by saying, "This is a song that comes from the Deep South of America, and consequently ended up in Earl's Court. Would you believe."
"...without ANY ONE of them!!" - word that
At 10:14 Bonham's drums explode with pure power it really is like an explosion! WOW!!!
When Physical Graffiti was released in 1975 it was a sensation. In the USA & Canada it was selling
500 copies every HOUR.
Live, one take, in the studio. The live version is astounding.
Absolutely right!!
Untrue,If you listen at the end of the studio track Bohnam says “I think that’s the one and Eddie Kramer said c’mon in and have a listen.
Has nothing to do with whether it took one take or more. The ending was not written when the band started recording the song. They jammed on it and improvised an ending - you can hear drummer John Bonham say at the end: "That's gotta be the one.", in reference to the improvisation.
MANY of Zep's best tunes were recorded in one take/LIVE-IN-STUDIO, then the overdubs added later, like 2nd guitar or rhythm track... either way, the awesomeness of the Band is OVERWHELMING and nobody EVER sounded so raw and great live in studio.
I think Jim said 11 takes
This is absolutely a gospel song. Check out the 1927 recording by the Reverend “Blind Willie” Johnson.
Go down this rabbit hole…Led Zeppelin did not write a bad song, seriously…..ever.❤️🎼❤️
Old fart here: When I hear younger folks remark on a song’s length as a potential barrier, I think--I guess we just didn’t have so many compelling things competing for our attention back in the day. Things were simpler then. Makes my old-fart soul want to say: what’s wrong…you got somewhere you gotta be? 😹
Old fart here too! 70s were the best time of my life!!
Exactly. Lol
Same here... and some songs are so good, they seem short.
From one ol fart to another..... What a time we had back then😂🤣😂🤣🎶👍😘still rocking at almost 70 despite the ol bones🤣😂🤣
I think music has died out killed off under the craze for morons and hatred for talent. I mean why the hell be ashamed of having a skill of talent or success is beyond me. A cultural implosion where even sex has to be compartmentalised to 3 mins as violence is preferable to the mass. Zeppelin now exist where they belong in the imagination of four lads of nature's invention.
Goose bumps every time I hear this song! What a groove…they took us to church!
Growing up in the 70s we didn't know how good we had it. So much great music. I remember buying my first Zep album and every HS boy I knew had a guitar and tried to play Zep all day while we sat and lit one up.
Many of LZs tunes ( like this one) are takes on very old blues/ gospel tunes. We didn't know that then. We just knew we were jammin our butts off and we loved it.
I knew how good we had it when I went to concerts and thousands of people clapped and roared as one.
Isn't that the truth! Best time of my life was in the 70s!
@@j.h.3777 Absolutely!!
No shit ,Led Zeppelin, Yes, Genesis, Jethro Tull, ELP, Queen, Greatful Dead, Zappa, CSNY, Pink Floyd and on to Motown.....
In the 70’s we though the Carpenters, disco, and the tv show Hee Haw was really awful music.....that stuff sounds beautiful compared to what passes for music today.
All of their songs are amazing.
Yep, Blind Willie Johnstone, from the good old South London, you can't miss that good ole Elephant and Castle Tabernacle Gospel feel!
Check out the other Blind Willie Johnson cover that they did, Nobody’s Fault But Mine.
At the end you can hear Bonham ask if that was good enough! Over 11 minutes on one take... yeah, they were gifted!
Theres a reason this band was done after John Bonhams passing...the 4 of them created this magic called Led Zeppelin, they came together and created the greatest music to ever grace my ears. RIP JB ! And thank you Led Zep for blazin a musical trail that has yet to be matched.
“That’s gotta be the take, right?” LOL Yeah maybe.
Lol, yeah sounds like a keeper guys
I love the look on your face when Bonham does the drum roll at 9:22.
I'm 67. I had the great good fortune to see them on the Physical Graffiti tour. I have had the opportunity to see many greats of the 60's and 70's live and to this day, that concert remains among the very best. When you're young, sheer enthusiasm carries you to opinions of what is "the best," which may not be rooted in reality. LZ struggled through much of their career for critical recognition, but the passage of years has proven them to be among, if not at the top of the great ones. Reactions from those who have never heard them, or weren't even alive when they were playing further prove the point. They will endure through time, undimmed.
When you are watching a game you always hear Zep songs during a break. No other band can say that.
So friggin jealous! I was just a bit too young when they were touring (I'm 56) and I always wished I could've seen them live. And, the one concert more than any that I'd want to see would have been the one you went too! Seriously, right when Physical Graffiti was released would be the one I'd choose. PG is their best album
This is what happens when all the artists are Phenomenal.
John Paul Jones was right there with Jimmy on that fretless bass. All three musicians were going at together!
I'd say all 4 musicians - cuz if Robert Plant's voice isn't an instrument, I don't know what is!! 😁❤️
They created magic!
Fretless? Citation, please. Never heard of that on this song. Gotta know.
@@JoeandAngie google it
@@JoeandAngie and it's not Jimmy on base is John Paul Jones he had it backwards just saying
The drums follow the guitar so well.
Watching Page do this live at Earl's Court from 1975 is beyond belief! Amazing performance if you get a chance to check it out.
thank you , UA-cam . do you remember when all we had was memories , and what our elders told us of LZ ?
Swansong was Zeppelin's own label. The "angel" in the logo is Robert Plant.
This is the bluesy Led Zeppelin I fell in love with decades ago! Robert and Jimmy were greatly influenced by the roots of American Blues. Muddy Waters, Leadbelly, Howlin Wolf. The original lyrics for "When the Levee Breaks" were credited to Memphis Minnie and parts of the lyrics for "Whole Lotta Love" were adapted from Willie Dixon's "You Need Love". They say, sometimes their influence on Zeppelin's music was subtle and sometimes it was right in your face...and they were so right!! Amazing!! Swan Song was Zep's own label they started in 1974. I like that you do research and want to learn more about who you are reacting to! Love it when I see the younger generations enjoy them...Keep'em going!! Great reaction!!
This, for me, is the single greatest recording this band ever made. They were at the pinnacle of their fame and at the peak of their power as musicians and as a unit.
I read they were dripping wet after that take.
Wow!!! Just wow!!! I am a follower of the messiah, and this song just pumped me up to the clouds!!!! Thx bro I need this!! I mean hey, it’s God and the GOATS of rock n roll, that’s a win win ¡
Man, ya need to play the video along with this. It's even more epic. Led Zeppelin...the greatest ever.
Yo are reacting exactly like we did years ago when we first heard this stuff. Absolute game changer. Nobody had heard anything like this before. We played it over, and over, and over.
Fastest 11 minutes of hard, gospel rock!
Love watching you rock out with greatness!
Gotta love it when ya see a whole new generation getting STANK FACE! Especially when ya get to watch somebody hear John Bonham take off and play LEAD DRUMS!!!
they recorded this live in the studio, THIS IS WHAT THEY SOUND LIKE!!!!!!!
John Bonham was lost at a young age, but some years later his son, John Bonham Jr played with the band and you would swear Dad was right back on earth.
"Jason" Bonham
Zeppelin was with Atlantic, however after Zep's five-year contract with Atlantic was over, they worked out a deal with Atlantic to create their own label called Swan Song. Atlantic would still distribute the albums but the Swan Song label would allow Zep to have less interference from Atlantic over creative differences. It also allowed Zep to sign other artists to the Swan Song label. Swan Song was dissolved in 1983 after the band broke up. Physical Graffiti was the first Zep album issued on Swan Song and today, the label is strictly used for reissues of albums that were released by the label when it was active (so, from Physical Graffiti through Coda) except in 2012 the label was resurrected when Led Zeppelin released the live Celebration Day product of their 2007 one-off reunion concert.
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they signed bad company didnt they?
@@Scoobydcs yes
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@@Scoobydcs yes
My favorite Zeppelin song. That's a lot considering songs like Kashmir and When The Levee Breaks!
"I don't know what's happening right now, but I love it." This was precisely my feeling when I first heard this song.
Hammer of the God's 🙃🤙
I guess I'm old. But back then. So much good music being released all the time. I would be buying new LPS regularly. Now. I can't remember the last time I was excited about a released record.
"This is one of the most unique songs I've ever heard." You just described the collective work of Led Zeppelin.
Great reaction! These guys don't disappoint. Keep going.
Thank you! Will do!
@@MMBxMOBZeppelin is more than music , it's an experience. You need to check out live videos of Jimmy Page playing with a bow on guitar 🎸 and his double neck guitar 🎸 🎸 ❤
Led Zeppelin was the master of keeping you off center and utterly entranced.
Swan Song was their own label under Atlantic Records.
I love your enthusiasm for the music. I suggest the following for your next few reactions: “You Shook Me”, “Lemon Song”, “and “Bring It On Home “ from their first 2 albums. These 2 albums have a soft spot in my heart as I got them both when I was 13/14 years old.
Lemon Song
When the Levy breaks 👍
If you haven't already.....😂
Soul derived Art.
For another huge Zeppelin epic, with many more twists and turns and time changes, try 'Achilles Last Stand'.
Played every style, and created new
Lol. They knew they fucking nailed it.
"That's gonna be the one"
I wonder what take that was.
Probably first. Beginning to end
I do believe it was the first take
All I can say is welcome to the Led Zeppelin Journey
Lots of British Bands,learned Tradecraft on the Blues.
This is why my son loves Led Zeppelin! He taught himself how to play the guitar 🎸 ☮️🔥
as long as they are listening to recorded music, they will be listening to the mighty zep
This is why they are the Gods of Rock! New song? One take, no problem. There are no bad Led Zeppelin songs. The four of them together just were magic.
Such a great deeper cut from the GOATS - one of my favorites and for sure a church session of legendary stature!
This is my Song! Yep!
imagine... one take. sitting there watching this?
Led Zeppelin is the best!😊
I was so blessed to see them in concert ! MSG in 1977🫶🏼
Many regarded them as a heavy metal band, ha ha! As you said, they did many genres and did them brilliantly!
Not metal per se, but metal adjacent. Definitely a massive influence on metal.
@7:40, Page does this thing at the beginning of the slide solo where it sounds like a fader is adjusting the tone from deeper and wider to more trebly and distorted, in time to the slide of the guitar...One of my favorite parts of any Zeppelin recording...
That’s a punch-in; the solo was overdubbed
the most monstrous drumming ive ever heard in my life!!!!
Even with all the other talent on stage you always recognize Bonham, he was a huge part of Led Zep. Search "Bonham outtakes" on the internet, a bit of nectar for fans. A couple dozen isolated tracks.
You should check out the live version jimmy will blow you away
this is on and off my favourite zeppelin track, achilles last stand being my current favourite. youl LOVE that 1 aswell, another MONSTER drumming track with 1 of pages best ever solos imo
The live is insane!!
When LZ re-negotiated their deal w/ Atlantic they were given their own record label...Swan Song Records. Bad Co was their first signing.
Incredibly underrated song. It's kind of a standard, but nobody kicked you in the guts with it like LZ.
Wow 🍃 speechless. The structure of the journey the four of them bring to us is brilliant. Epic
Got to listen to 2 songs thst were always played back to back live and studio versions,
"The Song Remains the Same" and "The Rain Song".
Greatest band of all time!!!
YES!!!
Live versions were better than the studio.
One of Bonhams finest hours
Page loved him some southern blues. I don’t know how he acquired the rights to these songs but they made them masterpieces.
Never forget John Paul Jones! He was the glue that held the other stupendous stars together. He could play so many instruments as required. He may be the quietest one amongst the talent and egos but he was always there!
Я из России. Мне уже немногим больше 70. г. Я люблю Лед Зеррелин. Это великая группа!
MMBx really nailed the whole vibe of this tune,('I don't know what this is, but I love it') and basically that is BONHAM and PAGE (like many times before) just feed off one another... Jimmy will tell you or u can see for yourself how much Bonzo's playing moved/inspired Jimmy by listening or rather watching them LIVE and see how many times Bonham's playing is in synch w/ Jimmy's playing/body movements - Quite a sight to see 2 masters feeding off one another.
Another fine example of Led Zeppelin at their best and the world knowing it!
One of my favorite Zeppelin songs.
Led Zeppelin is one of the greats.
THE GREAT!
You gotta watch them do that live to see how Jimmy runs up and down the neck of that guitar playing both slide and finger at the same time.
Based on a traditional blues, as typical. :) I guess there’s Stairway, but I think of this and Rain Song as their true epic bangers. That syncopated drum riff when it kicks in (you’ll know when you hear it) is always when I lose it and can’t sit still. Follow the kick drum through this song. He’s making magic there.
I can imagine some kid playing this for the first time on a record and not knowing what he was about to hear because it probably didn’t get radio time. Probably blew a few minds
Yes, bought it on release day, blew my mind.
My favorite Led Zeppelin song. I think I could listen to it infinitum.
In 1987, I was 16. Led Zep had been broken up for years and I had never heard them. My friend Paul was a rocker and copied me all their albums onto cassettes. “I think you’ll like this band…”
Thanks for your reactions. Get the Led out!
You got it Terry!
I saw them in 1976 in MSG in NY, and by then I learned to play it. I never covered it professionally because I played mostly originals, but it remains my all time favorite cover to play.
This is one of the reasons I ❤️ Zeppelin 💯🔥
I wish it were possible to choose a top 5 for Zeppelin.
Just can't do it (pick a favourite 5). Everytime I hear a less listened to song, 'Travellin riverside blues' for example, it goes into the list. This happens with many of their songs.
@@stevesharpe361I love that song!
When hard rockers do gospel blues and I loved it! Just beautiful 👌
I can't unhear the Romani influence Plant brought. Insane music this is
That comes naturally for him. He is after all half Romani and proud of it.
@@deborahparham3783 💯
@@deborahparham3783 Opre Roma!
They did do the first Hip-Hop song. Its called "The Crunge". :)
They have stated it was their interpretation of disco.
...and of course the original RAP singer 🤣, little Robert Anthony.
The Crunge was a clear tribute to James Brown, The Godfather of Soul.
I rocked to them in my youth love it all.