Unfortunately, as a music scientists, and speaking for rock music, I have to agree. It is like expecting someone else writing something on the level like Bohemian Rhapsody. Some songs... go beyond.
The thing about Zeppelin live is, it's not about 4 guys playing the same song the exact same way every time. It's about 4 brilliant musicians creating music together, playing off each other and throwing in little improvisations here and there. It's a level of musicianship that you just can't get today, with everyone singing to click tracks, pre-recorded backing tracks, and computerized effects. It's truly a thing of beauty.
Page's interpretation of that solo can be a bit frustrating and sloppy. I like how tight the studio version sounds rather than the live, and have an expectation of hearing something far closer to the studio version. If he wanted to do a solo outside of Stairway to Heaven where he improvises that would be far preferable, kind of like how Eddie Van Halen would play his songs tight and then use the Eruption solo for all his live wild licks and improv.
@gw2955 If you were on the road touring for show after show, would you like a little release via improv from the expected? The end result shows the talent even more.
@@jamespaul3654 I have a sneaking suspicion that Page couldn’t play the solo note for note and that’s why he did these really long improvs. He was a fantastic studio musician but maybe not as precise live. EVH described Page’s live playing as sloppy.
This is one way I try to explain to non-metal people what I see in some of the heavier music. A very few guitarists can make their instrument SING. Jimmy Page and Dimebag Darrell always come to mind. Jimmy can make that thing sing and Dime could make a guitar CRY and scream and weep like few others. And when you have a rare vocalist that can be an instrument, it creates a wicked duet (sew the outro to Cemetery Gates or this performance we are watching now). Amazing stuff!
I remember the announcement of the death of Bonham on the radio and the immediate disbandment of one of the greatest bands of the 20th century. Closing the canon on their work and forever making their music immortal.
@@AzByCxDwEt True in both regards. I think perhaps only the Beatles ever disbanded at the height, or maybe end, of their creative output. Most bands either fizzle out without a trace, or go on so long as to become a self parody. Led Zep at least avoided both those fates
@@AzByCxDwEtthe difference was, that album was more the work of JPJ & Plant, they wanted to go in a different direction then Page & Bonham. It does sound more 80’s then the amazing work up to that point.
Page's solo I never tire of, but as far as Plant's voice, they have released other live shows like 1972 "How the West Was Won" where Robert is in MUCH better voice.
As a rock singer, Robert is undoubtedly my greatest inspiration. Bro in his prime was invincible. Thank you for such a great and genuine reaction. You are great.
I'm having the same experience you did! i've been listening to led zeppelin and this song for most of my life, but watching this video made me realize (thanks to vocal training and understanding better what I'm listening to) how much stuff I'd never really picked up on in his voice before and it's incredible. That's something I love about music, there's so much potential for rediscovery with focused listening. Cheers!
I saw Jimmy Page on his 1st solo tour in 1988. The encore was Stairway to Heaven. Just purely Instrumental. 20K people sang the vocals in Detroit. We all even did "Does anyone remember laughter". Best experience EVER. Jimmy was in tears. Having lived when this song was released. Your reaction gives me great happiness.
Goosebumps every time, for nearly 50 years,,,,,,,, Absolutely the best there is! Thank you Bethany,,,,,, again,the best there is! One of the finest one take recordings you're ever going to find! Period,,,,,,,
My father always said, "No talking when Led Zeppelin is playing". Also, it doesn't matter how many times you listen to "Led Zeppelin" it's like listening for the first time.
I’m the same way as your father, how so many reactors yak through the whole thing is beyond me, they aren’t really hearing it. These vocal analysts are different though, & at least she turned it off to explain things, & backed it up.
I want the pausing and talking throughout ! Hence, the reason I want to watch a reaction !!! And your wealth of knowledge and shared information is outstanding !!! No matter what the song is !!!!!
@@lyndoncmp5751 I seem to remember that Robert Plant once described himself as "Just a bloke from Albion" (or something like that), recognizing his heritage.
@chrisbradley1192 That wouldn't surprise me. Plant is very knowledgeable on the ancient history of the British Isles so him mentioning Albion sounds about right 🙂
I have watched this video dozens if not over 100 times. Your reaction breathed new life into this performance. Your expert take was thoroughly enjoyable to watch. I'm an over 65 guy who was fortunate enough to come of age in the 70s and see Led Zeppelin twice with one of those shows at Madison Square Garden. They were a one of a kind band with arguably the best drummer, keyboardist/bassists, lead guitar, and singer of all time all in one band. Thank you again. Please react to more from this '73 MSG show.
This isn't the MSG concert. This is from 1975 after he lost the high end of his range to overuse and nodules. Search MSG 1973 and you'll hear the diff 👍
I've heard this guitar solo probably a million times, and it still has the power to make my arms break out in goosebumps. It doesn't matter if it's 95 degrees outside and I'm listening to this in blazing, direct sunshine and 75% humidity, it does. This is a perfect example of what makes Jimmy Page my favorite rock guitarist: the power, the mystique, the drama, the emotion. It's all there, and it's everything a guitar solo should be. In my little corner of the universe, Jimmy Page is unmatched. Bonzo and JPJ, too.
We would always listen to this at night with all lights out & just listen to all the sounds that eminate from this. Everytime you would pick up something new you are sure you never heard before. My dear departed brother was a major fan.
I so agree, this was 1 of the songs you turned out the regular lights turned on the Black light with all those killer posters we had back in the 70s and just TUNE OUT THE WORLD AND TUNE IN TO THE MUSIC. you could hear/feel every moment of the words and the instruments. It grab your soul.
Zep: Amazing. You: Charming. Robert had this quality that almost made him sound like he's harmonzing with himself. I mean he did that a lot on studio albums but solo.. he has that quality. almost sounds like harmony
There is a video of Jimmy Page being interviewed be the BBC, he is talking about the writing of this, he and JPJ were working on the music with Bonham, Page says Plant was sitting in a chair leaning against a wall writing on a piece of paper, he comes over and starts singing the words to the song as they were working on it, Plant in 45 min wrote 90 percent of the lyrics to Stairway to Heaven. Also I loved your reaction to this, a great job.
Thank you for your beautiful reaction! When you watch Hearth perform a tribute to Led Zeppelin, you will not only be moved by their performance, but also by the sight of the band's elderly members. Here you saw Robert and the rest of the team when they were very young, now you will see them in the stands at the end of their lives. Of course, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and bassist John Paul Jones will be there, drummer John Bohnam, who died tragically at a young age, is missing, but his son Jason will play drums on stage and pay tribute to his father. This will be a big surprise and emotion for Robert, because John and Robert were very close. All this makes it difficult not to shed a tear while watching it, just like Robert did at the end of the performance.
@@TheVocalyst Bethany I’m not a musician or performer I’m just………. a peasant that enjoyed this music since 1979 when I was 11? I went to many parties to dance this band and many others. Every person in this world has different DNA 🧬. There people who can analyze, understand and digest many different kinds of music and they aren’t. I had a big musical background since I was so young because my father loved jazz and swing music and I learned from him all the instruments. The richness of the old performers , the high level of musicianship is too difficult for the today’s music. The 60’s-70’s and early 80’s is unmatched. Good reaction ❤❤
Never be another like Led Zeppelin. Robert Plants vocals are magnificent. Jon Paul Jones is a master of keys & bass. John Bonham is the god of thunder on the drums, & Jimmy Page is a level 100 wizard of guitar & songwriting. Mystical & magical.
😊Such a beautiful reaction! I could go on for days about Zeppelin and Robert's voice, but I'll spare you.😆 Even though I was an infant when this song was released, it was the background for my childhood and Zep was forever cemented in my heart. Robert's voice tickled me as a child and still does today at 53yrs old. So happy to see you have the same reaction, literally decades later!! Absolutely beautiful!! Thank you for sharing your journey with us.🥰 To hear Robert in an acoustic/stripped down way... I highly recommend "GOING TO CALIFORNIA" Live at Earl's Court in 1975. It's literally Just Robert Plant vocals, Jimmy Page on acoustic guitar and John Paul Jones (bassist) on the Mandolin. It's stunning and completely stripped down.... you will truly hear the greatness and ease of Robert's voice in that performance. It's as magical and whimsical as it gets!!🙃 Peace and light...✌💞
At 58 yrs old ….Unbelievably as it sounds, I just discovered Led Zeppelin this week after stumbling upon a HEART song (Crazy on You). I decided to deep dive on Heart and found Led Zeppelin. I grew up in Philly so Hard Rock was never on the playlist except when my college roommate made me listen to Bon Jovi back in 88. LOL, I think I might have gotten to the Led Zeppelin party last, but I’ll stay to the end.
Bonham, aka Bonzo, on the drums, every time the song "levels up", he introduces it, then goes back into the background without dominating or pounding away thru the whole song like so many drummers do. He knows when to let Jimmy play and Plant sing, then he intro's Jimmy's solo,,,,,,,,,wow, wow, wow. these guys were each absolute genius gods by themselves, but then you throw them together and in an absolute rarity of human experience, they are all so confident in their own abilities that they didn't have huge egos stepping all over each other which allowed them all to have their own individual moments to shine, and the others let them do their thing, and yet at times all come together and make sounds unlike any other, not even close, the Kings of R n R.
...." that they didn't have huge egos stepping all over each other" Tell that to Robert Plant from the 1975 tour onwards. Good God, he ruined so many Page solos (that Jimmy didn't ruin first with Jack Daniel's) ooh-ing and ahh-ing, it's impossible to listen to. And I LOVE Led Zeppelin. But Plant was obnoxious onstage from '75 through the '77 tour, although he was a little less unbearable in 1977. But man....those '75 shows...Robert just ruins them for me.
Led Zepplin is one of THE best bands of all time. Robert Plant is one of the best front men of any band in my opinion. The band itself individually were amazing. But put them together and they were absolutely GREAT!!! I enjoy your videos and seeing your passion listening and watching your expressions 👏👏
@@truthenema245 for you maybe, not in my top3 but battling evermore for the last Rushmore place. Their catalog is deeper in quality than any but the Beatles, but their peaks are slightly topped by a few others.
Led Zeppelin is definitely one of the greatest rock bands ever. They exude such confidence in their performances. Thank you for your thoughtful analysis; I really enjoyed it!
If You did nothing but Led Zeppelin, I would watch everyone. There is something so special about this band. Four musicians at the top of their game, they are rare and worthy of ALL our attention and admiration. Rock on !!!!!!!
Your videos and commentary are so good. All four of them: Page, Plant, JPJ, Bonham...insanely talented. Keep up the great video analysis work here on YT...thank you
Led Zeppelin leaves everyone speechless in one way or another. That's because of only 4 guys and their expertise when playing together either in the studio and especially live.😊
When you view heart's version.you will see Robert turn to the side slightly. It's at that point he will finally see why people still hold this song so close to their hearts.
*I LOVE Led Zeppelin!!!* And as I mentioned in Heart's cover-video of this song, I will be uploading four Led Zeppelin covers today...as well as four Fleetwood Mac covers...been busy singing a lot lately! Thanks so much for your excellent channel...💗💗💗
Great, great reaction and analysis. Robert's voice is an amazing instrument that added so much to th emusic. It was also the way he would innovate musical phrases and use the words to bring additional vocal phrasing into it as well that has always cptivated me about him. It seems you got this too and it was nice to feel that what I was in love with here, was sort of vindicated by you. And that felt good! Thank you and again a great. great reaction!
Robert and Jimmy are fantastic no matter how you slice up the band. But the one who is oftentimes is left out is John Paul Jones who is playing the keyboards in this performance. Many do not realize that he is playing the base line on the keyboard peddles as he is normally the bassist. And in the song "Going to California", JPJ also plays the mandolin.
Please listen to That’s the Way, live from Earl’s Court 1975. I love Robert Plants voice and I think this performance really shows his talent. Would love to hear what you think!
One of the most interesting recordings of "Stairway" is on the Zeppelin album "BBC Sessions" . On the album , they are playing the song for the 1st time in front of an audience . The 4th album hadn't been released yet , so the audience had no idea of what they were witnessing / hearing . When the song was finished there is this momentary silence from the audience at that point where they are probably wondering "Are they finished ? " and then the applause breaks out as they realize they were in the midst of history . 🙂
That wasn’t actually their first performance of the song, that performance was the last of their first 1971 tour. The first time they played the song live was at Belfast, Northern Ireland 3/5/1971.
There is something about this whole performance that makes you feel like the gods of Stonehenge have come and performed a concert for us. They knew it was Madison Square Garden and they delivered.
One of the best ever. Bonus points on just watching the unadulterated joy on your face at the sound of music (and not just this video)...and then explain what makes it so good. It's why I subscribe and wait on every video to come out. Please keep doing what you're doing!
When you said this "takes you to a completely different land of mystery and magic", that's the JRR Tolkien influence on Robert Plant. He's always been very vocal that Tolkien's writing and The Lord of the Rings was a big driving force behind Led Zeppelin's songs. So much so that they have a few tracks named after places/events in TLR. Misty Mountain Hop is one you should def give a listen to! Love your vids, btw!
This song is such a memorable anthem because of the way it's built. It's a crescendo from beginning to end. Something about that clicks in our emotional center
Please include the celebration day performance in this week’s list! You won’t be disappointed. So special for many reasons including the band members ages that day in 2007 as well as John Bonham’s son Jason playing on drums. Hell, that days performance of “No quarter” is my favorite version of the song. Keep em coming!
He pronounced it the American way and not his natural British way. As an Aussie, the American way of saying laughter grates on me. We pronounce it the same way as the Brits.
Fun reaction! This performance is one of my favorite versions. I can’t wait to see the reaction to the Heart version. Two Zeppelin songs that are very different that I would recommend are In My Time of Dying and Going to California. No bad choices with Zeppelin! Two early songs that I would recommend are Babe I’m Going to Leave You and How Many More Times. Thank you for your reactions!
In 1973 Robert's smoking and youthful voice displayed here got the best of him and he had vocal cord surgery not too long after this. His voice matured because of it. If a band lasted ten years, back then it was an accomplishment. Throughout the years Robert still maintains his unique sound but not quite like we see here in the early 70's. How about that this was one of the FIRST bands who made a movie of the live concert experience & to put it to film. Highly Recommended!! Thanks for the analysis!
The hand gestures are also telling. When Robert sings "you know sometimes words have two meanings" he holds up both hands with the middle and index fingers raised and turns his hands, palm facing forward, then the back of the hand facing forward. Of course, the two fingers indicate two meanings but the hand position also has two meanings. Palm forward is the "peace" sign, while the two fingers raised with the back of the hand facing forward in the UK means "get stuffed" or a more extreme sentiment. As for Jimmy's guitar prowess, it is of course stunning, made even more so with his effortless transition between the six string and the twelve string. Also this magical piece played live has no bass guitar, so Jon's drumming alone is the base and John Paul's keyboard work completes the spell.
VERY NICE MORNING INDEED!! 1973 at Madison Square Gardens. Most reactors don't know this is from the movie THE SONG REMAINS THE SAME from which I was lucky enough to see in the theater 🎭. Great movie and the best version for me! Thanks Bethany! Peace 🕊️☮️♾️😎
Yay! I’m so glad you’re gonna watch Heart at the Kennedy Center. It’s a truly amazing performance and it’s smart you’re listening to Zeppelin before Heart so you can appreciate that Heart performance. I had been looking for an advantageous moment to request it but now it’s not necessary. You might want to read a little about John Bonham and his death beforehand so you can appreciate the significance of Jason Bonham playing with Heart. Enjoy
This is God level of musicianship from all 4 members of the band.
We'll never see the likes of them again.
Unfortunately, as a music scientists, and speaking for rock music, I have to agree. It is like expecting someone else writing something on the level like Bohemian Rhapsody. Some songs... go beyond.
I haven't watched this in years. Page's rhythm playing really impressed me this time.
Rubbish, there are plenty of great musicians around today, Robert Plant has moved on, so should you :)
@@paulmayle4374 Great maybe but legendary nope.
I would say from 1965 to 1975 the world was introduced to some of the most phenomenal musicians to ever
grace this planet.
The thing about Zeppelin live is, it's not about 4 guys playing the same song the exact same way every time. It's about 4 brilliant musicians creating music together, playing off each other and throwing in little improvisations here and there. It's a level of musicianship that you just can't get today, with everyone singing to click tracks, pre-recorded backing tracks, and computerized effects. It's truly a thing of beauty.
Page's interpretation of that solo can be a bit frustrating and sloppy. I like how tight the studio version sounds rather than the live, and have an expectation of hearing something far closer to the studio version. If he wanted to do a solo outside of Stairway to Heaven where he improvises that would be far preferable, kind of like how Eddie Van Halen would play his songs tight and then use the Eruption solo for all his live wild licks and improv.
@gw2955 If you were on the road touring for show after show, would you like a little release via improv from the expected? The end result shows the talent even more.
@@jamespaul3654 I have a sneaking suspicion that Page couldn’t play the solo note for note and that’s why he did these really long improvs. He was a fantastic studio musician but maybe not as precise live. EVH described Page’s live playing as sloppy.
Well said
@@gw2955 LOL
jimmy plays guitar like its a voice and robert uses his voice like its an instrument!
So well put!!!!!
@@bluesloverfr You just ruined a wonderful comment.......from @eatthisvr6
Well said!
This is one way I try to explain to non-metal people what I see in some of the heavier music. A very few guitarists can make their instrument SING. Jimmy Page and Dimebag Darrell always come to mind. Jimmy can make that thing sing and Dime could make a guitar CRY and scream and weep like few others. And when you have a rare vocalist that can be an instrument, it creates a wicked duet (sew the outro to Cemetery Gates or this performance we are watching now). Amazing stuff!
I remember the announcement of the death of Bonham on the radio and the immediate disbandment of one of the greatest bands of the 20th century. Closing the canon on their work and forever making their music immortal.
I remember that radio announcement too, and where I was and exactly what I was doing at that moment as well. I was devastated. We all were.
@@AzByCxDwEt True in both regards. I think perhaps only the Beatles ever disbanded at the height, or maybe end, of their creative output.
Most bands either fizzle out without a trace, or go on so long as to become a self parody.
Led Zep at least avoided both those fates
@@AzByCxDwEtthe difference was, that album was more the work of JPJ & Plant, they wanted to go in a different direction then Page & Bonham. It does sound more 80’s then the amazing work up to that point.
Led Zeppelin smell the shit musically !!
@@bluesloverfr so why are you here then? I don’t bother watching or listening to things I think are shit.
That performance is still blowing minds 51 years later!! 🤟
Page's solo I never tire of, but as far as Plant's voice, they have released other live shows like 1972 "How the West Was Won" where Robert is in MUCH better voice.
In my humble opinion the greatest rock band to ever walk on stage . There are many other great bands, but for me, Led Zep are the greatest ever.
Absolutely 100%.
- Agreed !
yep, i think they are the best Rock n roll band ever. Love the stones , probably more rhythm n blues but led zepp take it.
Glad to find so many other LED HEADS
Jimmy Page's solo performance here is otherworldly. The entire performance is tear inducing.
I remember hearing Led Zeppelin in the late 60s. Loved them then and still do at 70 years old. This is Rock & Roll.
As a rock singer, Robert is undoubtedly my greatest inspiration.
Bro in his prime was invincible.
Thank you for such a great and genuine reaction. You are great.
I'm having the same experience you did! i've been listening to led zeppelin and this song for most of my life, but watching this video made me realize (thanks to vocal training and understanding better what I'm listening to) how much stuff I'd never really picked up on in his voice before and it's incredible. That's something I love about music, there's so much potential for rediscovery with focused listening.
Cheers!
He does look just like a god standing up there. His charisma and presence is incredible.
I saw Jimmy Page on his 1st solo tour in 1988. The encore was Stairway to Heaven. Just purely Instrumental. 20K people sang the vocals in Detroit. We all even did "Does anyone remember laughter". Best experience EVER. Jimmy was in tears.
Having lived when this song was released. Your reaction gives me great happiness.
The mighty Zep. You just can't listen to too much from this band. So many legendary songs. Looking forward to watching many more with you.
Goosebumps every time, for nearly 50 years,,,,,,,,
Absolutely the best there is!
Thank you Bethany,,,,,,
again,the best there is!
One of the finest one take recordings you're ever going to find!
Period,,,,,,,
A Masterpiece in so many ways … A clinic on how a Rock band should sound LIVE !
My father always said, "No talking when Led Zeppelin is playing".
Also, it doesn't matter how many times you listen to "Led Zeppelin" it's like listening for the first time.
My daughter says the same about me 😂
I’m the same way as your father, how so many reactors yak through the whole thing is beyond me, they aren’t really hearing it. These vocal analysts are different though, & at least she turned it off to explain things, & backed it up.
Eso tambien ocurre y todavía más fuerte con METALLICA.
I agree totally, Man they bring back so many memories in my youth!
They make a "Bad Time" a "Good Time", no matter "How Many More Times" you listen to them :)
Listened to Led Zeppelin all my life, but thanks to you i love them even more
I want the pausing and talking throughout !
Hence, the reason I want to watch a reaction !!!
And your wealth of knowledge and shared information is outstanding !!!
No matter what the song is !!!!!
It has a Medieval resonance to it. One imagines a troubadour singing the tale in a gothic castle a thousand years ago.
Zeppelin certainly homaged their British culture. It wasn't all blues.
@@lyndoncmp5751 I seem to remember that Robert Plant once described himself as "Just a bloke from Albion" (or something like that), recognizing his heritage.
@chrisbradley1192 That wouldn't surprise me. Plant is very knowledgeable on the ancient history of the British Isles so him mentioning Albion sounds about right 🙂
I have watched this video dozens if not over 100 times. Your reaction breathed new life into this performance. Your expert take was thoroughly enjoyable to watch. I'm an over 65 guy who was fortunate enough to come of age in the 70s and see Led Zeppelin twice with one of those shows at Madison Square Garden. They were a one of a kind band with arguably the best drummer, keyboardist/bassists, lead guitar, and singer of all time all in one band. Thank you again. Please react to more from this '73 MSG show.
This isn't the MSG concert. This is from 1975 after he lost the high end of his range to overuse and nodules. Search MSG 1973 and you'll hear the diff 👍
@lisapriebe7729 nope. MSG '73 concert used in the movie The Song Remains the Same which came out in '76 or '77.
Young lady Led Zeppelin was the best rock band there was and ever will be.
"Led is hot!"
I've heard this guitar solo probably a million times, and it still has the power to make my arms break out in goosebumps. It doesn't matter if it's 95 degrees outside and I'm listening to this in blazing, direct sunshine and 75% humidity, it does. This is a perfect example of what makes Jimmy Page my favorite rock guitarist: the power, the mystique, the drama, the emotion. It's all there, and it's everything a guitar solo should be. In my little corner of the universe, Jimmy Page is unmatched. Bonzo and JPJ, too.
We would always listen to this at night with all lights out & just listen to all the sounds that eminate from this. Everytime you would pick up something new you are sure you never heard before. My dear departed brother was a major fan.
I so agree, this was 1 of the songs you turned out the regular lights turned on the Black light with all those killer posters we had back in the 70s and just TUNE OUT THE WORLD AND TUNE IN TO THE MUSIC. you could hear/feel every moment of the words and the instruments. It grab your soul.
Absolute Magic! Thank you for appreciating the guitar solo and letting it play out.....one of my favorite performances....INCREDIBLE!!! THANK YOU !!
Zep: Amazing. You: Charming.
Robert had this quality that almost made him sound like he's harmonzing with himself. I mean he did that a lot on studio albums but solo.. he has that quality. almost sounds like harmony
There is a video of Jimmy Page being interviewed be the BBC, he is talking about the writing of this, he and JPJ were working on the music with Bonham, Page says Plant was sitting in a chair leaning against a wall writing on a piece of paper, he comes over and starts singing the words to the song as they were working on it, Plant in 45 min wrote 90 percent of the lyrics to Stairway to Heaven. Also I loved your reaction to this, a great job.
Thank you for your beautiful reaction! When you watch Hearth perform a tribute to Led Zeppelin, you will not only be moved by their performance, but also by the sight of the band's elderly members. Here you saw Robert and the rest of the team when they were very young, now you will see them in the stands at the end of their lives. Of course, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and bassist John Paul Jones will be there, drummer John Bohnam, who died tragically at a young age, is missing, but his son Jason will play drums on stage and pay tribute to his father. This will be a big surprise and emotion for Robert, because John and Robert were very close. All this makes it difficult not to shed a tear while watching it, just like Robert did at the end of the performance.
"know nothing to be dangerous" about guitar is my new favourite phrase and will be using it about everything from here on out
😂
@@TheVocalyst Bethany I’m not a musician or performer I’m just………. a peasant that enjoyed this music since 1979 when I was 11? I went to many parties to dance this band and many others.
Every person in this world has different DNA 🧬. There people who can analyze, understand and digest many different kinds of music and they aren’t.
I had a big musical background since I was so young because my father loved jazz and swing music and I learned from him all the instruments. The richness of the old performers , the high level of musicianship is too difficult for the today’s music.
The 60’s-70’s and early 80’s is unmatched.
Good reaction ❤❤
Great review of my favorite band since I was in middle school in the early 70's. I still listen to them everyday!
Beautiful smile, I love her analysis of the greatest rock 'n' roll band that ever lived !!!!
Thank you
Never be another like Led Zeppelin. Robert Plants vocals are magnificent. Jon Paul Jones is a master of keys & bass. John Bonham is the god of thunder on the drums, & Jimmy Page is a level 100 wizard of guitar & songwriting. Mystical & magical.
Amazing how Bonham drives the tempo without taking over.
😊Such a beautiful reaction! I could go on for days about Zeppelin and Robert's voice, but I'll spare you.😆 Even though I was an infant when this song was released, it was the background for my childhood and Zep was forever cemented in my heart. Robert's voice tickled me as a child and still does today at 53yrs old. So happy to see you have the same reaction, literally decades later!! Absolutely beautiful!! Thank you for sharing your journey with us.🥰
To hear Robert in an acoustic/stripped down way... I highly recommend "GOING TO CALIFORNIA" Live at Earl's Court in 1975. It's literally Just Robert Plant vocals, Jimmy Page on acoustic guitar and John Paul Jones (bassist) on the Mandolin. It's stunning and completely stripped down.... you will truly hear the greatness and ease of Robert's voice in that performance. It's as magical and whimsical as it gets!!🙃 Peace and light...✌💞
It's a joy watching you experience a little of my youth
I can't stop watching her and how deeply she's gets into it. I was there and still love them as i always did. She gets it.
At 58 yrs old ….Unbelievably as it sounds, I just discovered Led Zeppelin this week after stumbling upon a HEART song (Crazy on You). I decided to deep dive on Heart and found Led Zeppelin. I grew up in Philly so Hard Rock was never on the playlist except when my college roommate made me listen to Bon Jovi back in 88. LOL, I think I might have gotten to the Led Zeppelin party last, but I’ll stay to the end.
That is difficult to believe but if you say so.
Robert tugs in all our DNA! Greatest band ever to exist!
- Goose bumps for sure, in many parts of the song. Led Zeppelin was the best.
Bonham, aka Bonzo, on the drums, every time the song "levels up", he introduces it, then goes back into the background without dominating or pounding away thru the whole song like so many drummers do. He knows when to let Jimmy play and Plant sing, then he intro's Jimmy's solo,,,,,,,,,wow, wow, wow. these guys were each absolute genius gods by themselves,
but then you throw them together and in an absolute rarity of human experience, they are all so confident in their own abilities that they didn't have huge egos stepping all over each other which allowed them all to have their own individual moments to shine, and the others let them do their thing, and yet at times all come together and make sounds unlike any other, not even close, the Kings of R n R.
...." that they didn't have huge egos stepping all over each other"
Tell that to Robert Plant from the 1975 tour onwards. Good God, he ruined so many Page solos (that Jimmy didn't ruin first with Jack Daniel's) ooh-ing and ahh-ing, it's impossible to listen to. And I LOVE Led Zeppelin. But Plant was obnoxious onstage from '75 through the '77 tour, although he was a little less unbearable in 1977. But man....those '75 shows...Robert just ruins them for me.
Led Zepplin is one of THE best bands of all time. Robert Plant is one of the best front men of any band in my opinion. The band itself individually were amazing. But put them together and they were absolutely GREAT!!! I enjoy your videos and seeing your passion listening and watching your expressions 👏👏
The best.
Up there with Pink Floyd, the Beatles, the Doors, Stones, Bowie, Petty, Metallica, and the Who.
No need to sugarcoat it... best to ever do it.
@@JayRGewing Up there ? Zeppelin is better than all those bands.
@@truthenema245 for you maybe, not in my top3 but battling evermore for the last Rushmore place. Their catalog is deeper in quality than any but the Beatles, but their peaks are slightly topped by a few others.
Led Zeppelin is definitely one of the greatest rock bands ever. They exude such confidence in their performances. Thank you for your thoughtful analysis; I really enjoyed it!
He draws you into the song brilliantly. Just amazing and talented group. Legendary artist and band
Even after all these years and that thousend times I've listened to that song it makes me shiver....❤❤❤❤
If You did nothing but Led Zeppelin, I would watch everyone. There is something so special about this band. Four musicians at the top of their game, they are rare and worthy of ALL our attention and admiration. Rock on !!!!!!!
Once upon a time, there was a band. Oh my god, what a band. They played a song, and that song played me.
Absolute pleasure to see the joy in your face
Dear Vocalyst: Great song; great observations and analysis; and a sheer pleasure to listen to beautiful music reacted to by such a beautiful person.
The change from 12 to 6 !!!!🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾
Your videos and commentary are so good. All four of them: Page, Plant, JPJ, Bonham...insanely talented. Keep up the great video analysis work here on YT...thank you
Led Zeppelin leaves everyone speechless in one way or another. That's because of only 4 guys and their expertise when playing together either in the studio and especially live.😊
this one's my favorite song of all time, thank you for reaction. Led Zeppelin is just a brilliant group..
When the Levee Breaks is a song of epic proportions. The Battle of Evermore with Sandy Denny duet on vocals is also spectacular.
All music gets better in the company of Bethany. Even Led Zeppelin...❤🎉
After 65yrs I don't think I've ever heard a better song - and I still grab my air guitar. 😉
When you view heart's version.you will see Robert turn to the side slightly. It's at that point he will finally see why people still hold this song so close to their hearts.
He got teary eyed, so emotional
Led Zepplin is all about talent and exploration. ❤
Live Zeppelin is essential, something I can't do without. Power, mystery and the hammer of the Gods as Jimmy said - definitely.
His performance at the Celebration Day at nigh on 60 is incredible.
*I LOVE Led Zeppelin!!!* And as I mentioned in Heart's cover-video of this song, I will be uploading four Led Zeppelin covers today...as well as four Fleetwood Mac covers...been busy singing a lot lately! Thanks so much for your excellent channel...💗💗💗
The DNA resonance of certain singers...it's that resonance that touches the soul. It's what I felt when I saw Heart perform this song.
That Heart performance made me cry a little bit when I first saw it. Or at least get some tears.
Great, great reaction and analysis. Robert's voice is an amazing instrument that added so much to th emusic. It was also the way he would innovate musical phrases and use the words to bring additional vocal phrasing into it as well that has always cptivated me about him. It seems you got this too and it was nice to feel that what I was in love with here, was sort of vindicated by you. And that felt good! Thank you and again a great. great reaction!
Nice reaction! Best band ever!
Robert and Jimmy are fantastic no matter how you slice up the band. But the one who is oftentimes is left out is John Paul Jones who is playing the keyboards in this performance. Many do not realize that he is playing the base line on the keyboard peddles as he is normally the bassist. And in the song "Going to California", JPJ also plays the mandolin.
My favorite song of all time !!! Thanks for the reaction !
love to watch how you "feel" the forbidden riff. Amazing as usual, thank you.
When Giants Walked the Earth ~ Led Zeppelin
Just wanted to say your hair is perfection. That style/color is enchanting.
Love your reactions and your beautiful look.
I love it every time you say “goosebumps “ ❤
You are the best vocal reactor. Love your insight and analysis. Great job.
Welcome to Led Zeppelin. They have many different genres of music for you explore and enjoy. Great reaction
Please listen to That’s the Way, live from Earl’s Court 1975.
I love Robert Plants voice and I think this performance really shows his talent. Would love to hear what you think!
One of the most interesting recordings of "Stairway" is on the Zeppelin album "BBC Sessions" . On the album , they are playing the song for the 1st time in front of an audience . The 4th album hadn't been released yet , so the audience had no idea of what they were witnessing / hearing . When the song was finished there is this momentary silence from the audience at that point where they are probably wondering "Are they finished ? " and then the applause breaks out as they realize they were in the midst of history . 🙂
That wasn’t actually their first performance of the song, that performance was the last of their first 1971 tour. The first time they played the song live was at Belfast, Northern Ireland 3/5/1971.
Plant was 22 or 23 when he wrote these lyrics and sang STH for the first time. Amazing!!
Led Zepplin is amazing! just blows me away.
There is something about this whole performance that makes you feel like the gods of Stonehenge have come and performed a concert for us. They knew it was Madison Square Garden and they delivered.
This wasn't MSG, it is Earls Square, I think?
@@lisapriebe7729 this was MSG 1973 from TSRTS movie. Earls Court was 75 and Jimmys hair was longer at Earls Court.
This is the best reaction to this song your analysis is brilliant .
i swear you have a 6th sense of pausing right when robert is right about to go off😆loved this!
I was in high school 9th or 10th grade. An amazing spmng that bring back so many memories.
Great analysis, so many of us don't really appreciate the technicality of what appeared to us as just awesome rock n roll from these four legends.
One of the best ever. Bonus points on just watching the unadulterated joy on your face at the sound of music (and not just this video)...and then explain what makes it so good. It's why I subscribe and wait on every video to come out. Please keep doing what you're doing!
When you said this "takes you to a completely different land of mystery and magic", that's the JRR Tolkien influence on Robert Plant. He's always been very vocal that Tolkien's writing and The Lord of the Rings was a big driving force behind Led Zeppelin's songs. So much so that they have a few tracks named after places/events in TLR. Misty Mountain Hop is one you should def give a listen to! Love your vids, btw!
“Dazed and Confused” live, plus “No Quarter” live also.
You'll come to realize,,,,both Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd are for the ADVANCED music listener. They're just on another level. 💥💥💥👍😎
This song is such a memorable anthem because of the way it's built. It's a crescendo from beginning to end. Something about that clicks in our emotional center
songs with Page's harmonica are epic. you shook me babe, when the levee breaks and 3 more songs.
👍 I saw them live in 1972. Something you remember forever!
Please include the celebration day performance in this week’s list! You won’t be disappointed. So special for many reasons including the band members ages that day in 2007 as well as John Bonham’s son Jason playing on drums. Hell, that days performance of “No quarter” is my favorite version of the song. Keep em coming!
That performance is great but it's lacking John Bonham. Jason is good but he's not his dad.
“Does anybody remember laughter?!”
That toss off line really lands to this day.
He pronounced it the American way and not his natural British way. As an Aussie, the American way of saying laughter grates on me. We pronounce it the same way as the Brits.
So much of the great music from the 70s and 80s could take you to a different place, establish a mood, even in the first few notes.
Fun reaction! This performance is one of my favorite versions. I can’t wait to see the reaction to the Heart version. Two Zeppelin songs that are very different that I would recommend are In My Time of Dying and Going to California. No bad choices with Zeppelin! Two early songs that I would recommend are Babe I’m Going to Leave You and How Many More Times. Thank you for your reactions!
They never could make this song sound nearly as good as its studio recording in concert.
In 1973 Robert's smoking and youthful voice displayed here got the best of him and he had vocal cord surgery not too long after this. His voice matured because of it. If a band lasted ten years, back then it was an accomplishment. Throughout the years Robert still maintains his unique sound but not quite like we see here in the early 70's. How about that this was one of the FIRST bands who made a movie of the live concert experience & to put it to film. Highly Recommended!! Thanks for the analysis!
The hand gestures are also telling. When Robert sings "you know sometimes words have two meanings" he holds up both hands with the middle and index fingers raised and turns his hands, palm facing forward, then the back of the hand facing forward. Of course, the two fingers indicate two meanings but the hand position also has two meanings. Palm forward is the "peace" sign, while the two fingers raised with the back of the hand facing forward in the UK means "get stuffed" or a more extreme sentiment. As for Jimmy's guitar prowess, it is of course stunning, made even more so with his effortless transition between the six string and the twelve string. Also this magical piece played live has no bass guitar, so Jon's drumming alone is the base and John Paul's keyboard work completes the spell.
JPJ played bass pedals on the keyboard (organ).
Great reaction and analysis, Bethany! I enjoyed your comments about Robert's voice.
VERY NICE MORNING INDEED!! 1973 at Madison Square Gardens. Most reactors don't know this is from the movie THE SONG REMAINS THE SAME from which I was lucky enough to see in the theater 🎭. Great movie and the best version for me! Thanks Bethany! Peace 🕊️☮️♾️😎
Would love to see you react to "the battle of evermore" with Sandy Denny. The way Robert Plant and Sandy Denny's voices weave together is phenomenal!
Yay! I’m so glad you’re gonna watch Heart at the Kennedy Center. It’s a truly amazing performance and it’s smart you’re listening to Zeppelin before Heart so you can appreciate that Heart performance. I had been looking for an advantageous moment to request it but now it’s not necessary. You might want to read a little about John Bonham and his death beforehand so you can appreciate the significance of Jason Bonham playing with Heart. Enjoy
Wonderful analysis. Thank you.
Good morning,i said One thing......Led Zeppelin where all started... thanx,have a nice day Bethany 💝...... ciaooooo from Taranto 🏄♂️⛱️☀️.. Italia 🇮🇹