Everybody is entitled to their opinion, but this song is not a "filler" by any stretch of the imagination.... Spoke to soon before you heard the song in it's entirety IMHO ..
Robert said their concert crowds were so big that it looked like the ocean itself - this song is about that experience watching the fans sway like ocean waves
If you're doing "Physical Graffiti" next, it'll blow your mind. It's my favorite Zeppelin album and contains what, in my humble opinion, their best track "Kashmir". It's Robert Plants favorite as well.
Lol Jimmy had amazing dance moves! There's a video of him at 13 yrs old on the BBC with his skiffle band. The other members were quite a bit older. He was so comfortable and had moves even then. They interviewed him and he said he wanted to be a "biological researcher". 🤦♀️ 😂😂😂 Well he did his share of that! Airplay should check out that video. ❤️
IT is coming. Led Zeppelin is an experience. Physical Graffiti is Led just showing off, taking the victory lap, giving you the soundtrack of your life.
Actually Zeppelin is basically a power trio with a singer. It’s truly amazing how many sounds they can get from those three guys. And then when you throw Plant’s vocals on top of all that… ain’t nothing better.
Nice Rain Song story ! ❤ Walking in the park the other day baby -- whatdaya think I heard ? Crowds of people sitting on the grass -- listening to The Rain Song...
That quick change for the outro is a throw back to 1950s rock and roll and Plant is doing a bunch of "doo wop" style lyrics all over it - several lines Plant ooo ooo ooo ooo dibbity dibbity doo wop -- ah ha ah ha ah ha
Houses of the Holy is my second favorite, Physical Graffiti number one. Both showcase the band at their most creative. You guys are in the thick of the best part of the journey. If you haven't yet heard Kashmir, prepare for your minds to be blown.
@8:45 Another definition of best band, if you could only take one bands discography to an abandoned island, which would it be? There are some amazing albums and songs, but as a whole? The range of music, their seriousness in the craft, all 4 are a Master's master in their craft- but they love it ad it shows. Imagine a world where no internet, no iPhones, instead every minute is spent with an instrument in your hands...when we texting, they were practicing, and strumming, and dreaming. And they were students of muisic and it's history- they respected it. The cherry on top...they sang of love the most, if humanity is around in a 1000 years, I think Led Zep will still rise to the top for representing that whole era, and maybe more.
@@robbob5302 Ya, Pink Floyd in almost every category you can sort of fabricate they edge out Zepp or match em. For me each member poured their soul into some songs and as insanely powerful comfortably numb is, I take Zepp in splitting hairs.
I don't think this song is "filler", but I appreciate that you changed your opinion after hearing the entire song. I understand how hearing the Beastie Boys' sample this in their song could make it sound too familiar but Zep always takes the unexpected path. This song was the band's "thank you" to the audience as the enormous crowds looked like an ocean from the stage and all the moving and grooving made it look like the waves. Robert used to introduce it from the stage as for the fans - or something like that.
Me and my brother bought this album for my sister 50 years ago. I was 10 years old. I have never grown bored of it. The Rain Song and No Quarter just take you away when you listen to those tracks. I still cant decide if this or Physical Grafitti are my fav Zep albums . Either way you cant lose. I cant wait for you guys to hear Physical Graffitti, too many great songs to list. Its so damn good, you bros are in for one hell of a treat!!
Ned from Spain here again to say HEY La n Che. Maybe it's because I'm a drummer but this is THE TRACK for me. A lot of drummers would play the main riff too busy. I've heard demos of this with Bonzo figuring the beat out and playing too much. In the end he decided to lay out except for hi hat clicks when the riff repeats. The "swingin' " finish makes me smile every time and you know they were havin a party with it. The whole LP showcases every instrument, the creativity of each musician and it's perfectly balanced. Every song is it's own thing and I will never tire of listening to it after 50 years. On to the double trouble of Physical Graffiti !!!
Nailed it, Ned from Espana. This riff, along with When the Levee Breaks and Rock and Roll were the quintessential Bonzo riffs for us young wannabe drummers, where we could grab our big sticks and piss the neighbors off. Bonzos nuances are always a little trickier than they first appeared.
@@jimmoore8951 Thank you Jim, and I hope you're still drumming. Yeah, Levee was key to my learning to syncopate. Others incl. Black Dog, Good Times.., Whole Lotta, Immigrant, Achilles, I am a happy Bonzo University alumni Forever.
@@AirplayBeats To the fellow with the Expos hat on, you'll be surprised to hear this, but *"The Ocean"* would win any poll of Zeppelin fans asking them to pick the best song from this album. Also, I'd like to temper your expectations for the next album. Yes, a lot of Zep fans love it and revere it. But to me it not one of their best albums. It has quantity, in that it's a double album. And for sure some good songs. But other than one masterpiece on it, *"Kashmir",* which I actually rank as not just Zep's best song, but the best song in the history of Rock, the rest of the album is good, not great. And there's even some tracks on it I don't care for. This is coming from a guy who has ranked Led Zeppelin as my favorite band (tied with Electric Light Orchestra, aka, ELO) since the mid '70s. But hey, I hope you dig the album more than I do. You certainly won't be alone, if you love it. I just don't get the fuss over it. To me, I'd rank the albums this way: 4, 1, 2, HOTH, 3, PG (the double-album), ITTOD, and in last place, Presence. Cheers.
This album and the next one, "Physical Graffiti" (which is a double album) were written at the same time. Hence the song "Houses of the Holy" isn't on the album "Houses of the Holy" but is on "Physical Graffiti". All SIX sides are smoking.
When Listening to all the albums sit back and listen to song remains the same You get to hear a lot of these song is alive of Madison square garden. Which I was at all the night it's Engraved in my memory.
I am 58 and Zeppelin has been my favorite rock band since I was 16. I l have listened to a lot of different music over the years but always come home to Led Zep now and then. And as someone who has geeked out on Zeppelin for decades I will say that houses of the holy and physical graffiti was the height of the band. In fact, some of the songs on Physical Graffiti were carry overs from houses of the holy including the song houses of the holy. I do like Graffiti over houses as it is a double album and exemplifies Zeppelin as fully realized musical artists.
Dun-Dun-Dun-Da-da...... she's crafty. Riff sample by the Beastie Boys :) You guys are in for a treat, up next double album Physical Graffiti, their crowning achievement.
Looking forward to your reaction to In My Time of Dying from Physical Graffiti. Everyone shines, especially John Bonham. My nominee for Zeppelin's best song.
Led Zeps catalogue of music still is has more sales than most record labels.....because fans wore the Vynal out.....or CDs get wore out or beer spilled on them during parties.....I have bought the entire collection several times over. Since watching your weekly Zep episodes...i bought every Zep album in Vynal again to listen along as you guys discover the magic....Im still facinated by the music since i first heard my big brothers Physical Grafiiti album when i was 8 years old.....been listening to it for the last 50 years,,,,,,
Guys ...I've got em all, and this is my favourite album of theirs. If I'm gonna introduce anyone to Zeppelin, then I play them this. Great band. But my fave band is Queen (especially their early stuff) . I recommend you listen to the 'Prophets Song' by them.
This whole album is a triumph for Pages producing ability. The diverse nature of the album, the absolute monsters from track to track. My personal favorite Zeppelin album.
The biggest reason Led Zeppelin is the best complete rock band ever is because they were professional session musicians before they started the band. The rest is history!!!
Hi de hi, what a great album that was, another classic, onward and upward, next albums are fantastic, three cheers to you ooo see you in the next one thanks
Really glad to hear you appreciate JPJ - not flashy, not a rock star personality, not a front man or a drummer (by def would need to be wild) - but absolutely a foundation for this band
Brings back memories hearing this incredible Led Zeppelin song. Love it! The drumming, bass, and Robert Plants singing with the fantastic lyrics. Great reaction guys peace and love
A most righteous jam! You don't just listen to Led Zeppelin, you experience them. Just you wait, the best is yet to come. Physical Graffiti and Coda are two of my personal favorites, I burned through two cassettes jammin' that PG album in my car.
i was lucky enough to hear these songs as they were coming out. being born in ‘69, my parents played this stuff loud and it effected me even today. so hearing you guys react to these in chronological order is really cool. brings me back.
1. Physical Graffitti 2. Houses of the Holy 3. Zep III 4. Zep IV 5. Presemce You saying this is your favorite album, yes. It was mine until the next album. There are no bad albums or songs, but this order is what I've listened to most. And that's it. To the greatest band in the world: Zep
Love this song. My family used to camp every year at Assateague Island (State Park) in Maryland. I used to dream playing guitar with this song on the beach by myself.
Oh man! Not a filler in my book, but to each his own. I love that it ends the album with this. Check out the live version. I agree, it my fav Zep album. I separate their work into 2 phases. This album is the peak of phase 1 for me. Phy Graf starts phase 2. That's just me, everyone has their own take on it & that's cool!
There's no artificial fillers on this album. Zeppelin has at least 5 albums purely organic; no bleached flour, no MSG. Just enough sugar with lots of funky spice.
No way that song is a "filler". LZ didn't do fillers and I find what you said rather offensive. But I'm someone who believes LZ can do no wrong and I'm probably overprotective. Lol
The Ocean is definitely not a filler because Zeppelin doesn't have fillers.
Yeah, they have fillers but this is not one of them.
This isn’t filler. This song is still played on classic rock radio regularly to this day.
Everybody is entitled to their opinion, but this song is not a "filler" by any stretch of the imagination.... Spoke to soon before you heard the song in it's entirety IMHO ..
Robert said their concert crowds were so big that it looked like the ocean itself - this song is about that experience watching the fans sway like ocean waves
“Oh it’s so good!!!”
If you're doing "Physical Graffiti" next, it'll blow your mind.
It's my favorite Zeppelin album and contains what, in my humble opinion, their best track "Kashmir". It's Robert Plants favorite as well.
My favorite also.
Don't forget "In my time of dying"...top 2 on that album😎
@@robertreeves993 Oh yeah and Ten Years Gone and The Rover and Trampled and ...
Yes it will!!!
I 100% agree, Physical has been my all time favorite Zepp for decades now... In My Time of Dying is gonna blow their minds!
The greatest rock band ever.
Guys, This has to be seen Live!!!
Jimmy’s dance moves are amazing.
Lol Jimmy had amazing dance moves!
There's a video of him at 13 yrs old on the BBC with his skiffle band. The other members were quite a bit older. He was so comfortable and had moves even then. They interviewed him and he said he wanted to be a "biological researcher". 🤦♀️ 😂😂😂 Well he did his share of that! Airplay should check out that video. ❤️
Yes! And Bonzo does a little singing! Love it!!!
Yes the MSG video is huge!
this live version from MSG in summer of '73? this, imo, kicks some SERIOUS arse!! ua-cam.com/video/-BsTWDz3gxs/v-deo.htmlsi=8x8dyKGW30Xkm-nT
One of the greatest guitar riffs ever
This and Presence are my tops.
They are the best band❣️ You ain’t wrong! 😉
The OCEAN is the audience at their shows...its a tribute to their fans.
The best Zeppelin album is always the one you are listening to right now. 🙃👍
IT is coming. Led Zeppelin is an experience. Physical Graffiti is Led just showing off, taking the victory lap, giving you the soundtrack of your life.
Actually Zeppelin is basically a power trio with a singer. It’s truly amazing how many sounds they can get from those three guys. And then when you throw Plant’s vocals on top of all that… ain’t nothing better.
Plant is a power singer, power harmonica player❣️He not just “a singer”.
Filler? No way. This is a jam, one of my favorites from Zeppelin. I would pick this over Stairway to Heaven every time.
almost every song on the first 6 albums is a hit...on every - single - album
This song is so full of attitude ! The riff is very funk based ! Always loved this one
Nice Rain Song story ! ❤ Walking in the park the other day baby -- whatdaya think I heard ? Crowds of people sitting on the grass -- listening to The Rain Song...
whoopie cat! lol
This tune is a tribute or hats off to their audiences. "Singing to an ocean, I can hear the ocean roar!"
yes & I think also a tribute to his children & missing them/his family while on long long tour dates.
That quick change for the outro is a throw back to 1950s rock and roll and Plant is doing a bunch of "doo wop" style lyrics all over it - several lines Plant ooo ooo ooo ooo dibbity dibbity doo wop -- ah ha ah ha ah ha
Houses of the Holy is my second favorite, Physical Graffiti number one. Both showcase the band at their most creative. You guys are in the thick of the best part of the journey. If you haven't yet heard Kashmir, prepare for your minds to be blown.
@8:45 Another definition of best band, if you could only take one bands discography to an abandoned island, which would it be? There are some amazing albums and songs, but as a whole? The range of music, their seriousness in the craft, all 4 are a Master's master in their craft- but they love it ad it shows.
Imagine a world where no internet, no iPhones, instead every minute is spent with an instrument in your hands...when we texting, they were practicing, and strumming, and dreaming. And they were students of muisic and it's history- they respected it. The cherry on top...they sang of love the most, if humanity is around in a 1000 years, I think Led Zep will still rise to the top for representing that whole era, and maybe more.
Would be a toss up between Zeppelin or Pink Floyd. I might have to flip a coin!
😛
@@robbob5302 Ya, Pink Floyd in almost every category you can sort of fabricate they edge out Zepp or match em. For me each member poured their soul into some songs and as insanely powerful comfortably numb is, I take Zepp in splitting hairs.
You have In The Light, 10 Years Gone, Kashmir, In My TIme of Dying, The Rover, The Wanton Song all to come!!
The ocean is the crowd they’re playing for
This is my favorite album of theirs... And an incredible song, not a filler in the least
I don't think this song is "filler", but I appreciate that you changed your opinion after hearing the entire song. I understand how hearing the Beastie Boys' sample this in their song could make it sound too familiar but Zep always takes the unexpected path. This song was the band's "thank you" to the audience as the enormous crowds looked like an ocean from the stage and all the moving and grooving made it look like the waves. Robert used to introduce it from the stage as for the fans - or something like that.
It does get better.
BULLSEYE
These guys calling great songs filler is a disgrace
@@mike04574 To be fair, they did change their mind.
Great song, great album. The drum fills at the end of The Ocean give away the secret that Bonham is a big band drummer in disguise. Thanks guys.
Me and my brother bought this album for my sister 50 years ago. I was 10 years old. I have never grown bored of it. The Rain Song and No Quarter just take you away when you listen to those tracks. I still cant decide if this or Physical Grafitti are my fav Zep albums . Either way you cant lose. I cant wait for you guys to hear Physical Graffitti, too many great songs to list. Its so damn good, you bros are in for one hell of a treat!!
The ladies really enjoyed.
The Rain Song.....goosebumps always
Houses of the Holy is a wonderful album, I particularly love the guitar sound, it has a glittering quality to it.
Cheers and hugs from Uruguay 🇺🇾🤗👍
Ned from Spain here again to say HEY La n Che. Maybe it's because I'm a drummer but this is THE TRACK for me. A lot of drummers would play the main riff too busy. I've heard demos of this with Bonzo figuring the beat out and playing too much. In the end he decided to lay out except for hi hat clicks when the riff repeats. The "swingin' " finish makes me smile every time and you know they were havin a party with it. The whole LP showcases every instrument, the creativity of each musician and it's perfectly balanced. Every song is it's own thing and I will never tire of listening to it after 50 years. On to the double trouble of Physical Graffiti !!!
Hey Ned!! I agree with everything you said.
Nailed it, Ned from Espana. This riff, along with When the Levee Breaks and Rock and Roll were the quintessential Bonzo riffs for us young wannabe drummers, where we could grab our big sticks and piss the neighbors off. Bonzos nuances are always a little trickier than they first appeared.
@@jimmoore8951 Thank you Jim, and I hope you're still drumming. Yeah, Levee was key to my learning to syncopate. Others incl. Black Dog, Good Times.., Whole Lotta, Immigrant, Achilles, I am a happy Bonzo University alumni Forever.
@@AirplayBeats To the fellow with the Expos hat on, you'll be surprised to hear this, but *"The Ocean"* would win any poll of Zeppelin fans asking them to pick the best song from this album. Also, I'd like to temper your expectations for the next album. Yes, a lot of Zep fans love it and revere it. But to me it not one of their best albums. It has quantity, in that it's a double album. And for sure some good songs. But other than one masterpiece on it, *"Kashmir",* which I actually rank as not just Zep's best song, but the best song in the history of Rock, the rest of the album is good, not great. And there's even some tracks on it I don't care for. This is coming from a guy who has ranked Led Zeppelin as my favorite band (tied with Electric Light Orchestra, aka, ELO) since the mid '70s. But hey, I hope you dig the album more than I do. You certainly won't be alone, if you love it. I just don't get the fuss over it. To me, I'd rank the albums this way: 4, 1, 2, HOTH, 3, PG (the double-album), ITTOD, and in last place, Presence. Cheers.
"we're reacting" is super insightful for real. Keep doing what you do exactly the way you are doing it
The Ocean Rocks this way!! One of my favorite LZ tunes✌🏼👏🏼
The ocean is the waves of fans in the audience!
The Ocean has always been one of my favorites especially the second part!
This album and the next one, "Physical Graffiti" (which is a double album) were written at the same time. Hence the song "Houses of the Holy" isn't on the album "Houses of the Holy" but is on "Physical Graffiti". All SIX sides are smoking.
They are the masters at this.
When Listening to all the albums sit back and listen to song remains the same You get to hear a lot of these song is alive of Madison square garden. Which I was at all the night it's Engraved in my memory.
I am 58 and Zeppelin has been my favorite rock band since I was 16. I l have listened to a lot of different music over the years but always come home to Led Zep now and then. And as someone who has geeked out on Zeppelin for decades I will say that houses of the holy and physical graffiti was the height of the band. In fact, some of the songs on Physical Graffiti were carry overs from houses of the holy including the song houses of the holy. I do like Graffiti over houses as it is a double album and exemplifies Zeppelin as fully realized musical artists.
All I can say is being in high school when this album dropped was pure blessings to the soul. Cheers…
The Ocean live at Madison Square Garden in '73 is great; you should check it out too. Looking forward to you guys doing Physical Graffiti.
Hard for me to listen to the studio version after this live performance... from this same series of concerts, great to also watch MMH live
This was the first song on side ‘B’ of that LP that I remember; first song I heard in ‘73 🤙🏼
Dun-Dun-Dun-Da-da...... she's crafty. Riff sample by the Beastie Boys :) You guys are in for a treat, up next double album Physical Graffiti, their crowning achievement.
100% agree!! This is my all time favorite Led Zeppelin album.
Looking forward to your reaction to In My Time of Dying from Physical Graffiti. Everyone shines, especially John Bonham. My nominee for Zeppelin's best song.
Led Zeps catalogue of music still is has more sales than most record labels.....because fans wore the Vynal out.....or CDs get wore out or beer spilled on them during parties.....I have bought the entire collection several times over. Since watching your weekly Zep episodes...i bought every Zep album in Vynal again to listen along as you guys discover the magic....Im still facinated by the music since i first heard my big brothers Physical Grafiiti album when i was 8 years old.....been listening to it for the last 50 years,,,,,,
In for a treat with their next offering.
Guys ...I've got em all, and this is my favourite album of theirs. If I'm gonna introduce anyone to Zeppelin, then I play them this. Great band. But my fave band is Queen (especially their early stuff) . I recommend you listen to the 'Prophets Song' by them.
The mirror, the TV, the new guitar cord
My remote control and my old skateboard - She's crafty and she's just my type
This whole album is a triumph for Pages producing ability. The diverse nature of the album, the absolute monsters from track to track. My personal favorite Zeppelin album.
My fav Zeppelin album as well. Great taste lol.
Love that you are playing everything!
Really heart-warming❤!
My fav album from them.
I don't have a favorite Zeppelin album, I love them all.
Mr Plant said that the ocean was the crowd and that's how it looked and felt, to be next to the ocean.
Their noise pleases the ear better than anyone else! Therefore they are the best band!
The biggest reason Led Zeppelin is the best complete rock band ever is because they were professional session musicians before they started the band. The rest is history!!!
You guys are awesome. I'm enjoying going down the Zeppelin rabbit hole with y'all.
Led Zeppelin II is my favorite. This is No. 2 for me.
'Oh so good' Robert was tight about that! Music with layers you can pull off of more layers. You guys are numero Uno 👍🏴
There is and never was or will be
Any Band that Mattered: Zepplin!!
Great channel, men.
Love that Led!
61 yrs old...my youth!
Just wait til you get to The Song Remains the Same live soundtrack...mercy
...and Presence!
Imo this is THE BEST Zepp album
Hi de hi, what a great album that was, another classic, onward and upward, next albums are fantastic, three cheers to you ooo see you in the next one thanks
Really glad to hear you appreciate JPJ - not flashy, not a rock star personality, not a front man or a drummer (by def would need to be wild) - but absolutely a foundation for this band
This is the best song on the album
Brings back memories hearing this incredible Led Zeppelin song. Love it! The drumming, bass, and Robert Plants singing with the fantastic lyrics. Great reaction guys peace and love
Love this tune and this reaction ❤
Yes the next album boys
HARD! The bridge 💥
Thank you for a great reaction to what has become my favorite Led Zeppelin song.
This was my late husbands favorite song. He loved those drums. I miss him so much but this song brings happiness and tears. Thank you for everything.
Rockin the Expos!! Great reviews of a great album. All killer, no filler.
The peaks they hit are insane - and numerous. And their other songs are so so good. As Jack Black said at the hall of fame induction 'Best band ever!'
Great pronunciation of D'yer Maker, love you guys, you pick up on things immediately, and I can't wait for Physical Graffiti.
You guys are total class.
A most righteous jam!
You don't just listen to
Led Zeppelin, you experience them.
Just you wait, the best is yet to come. Physical Graffiti and Coda are two of my personal favorites, I burned through two cassettes jammin' that PG album in my car.
i was lucky enough to hear these songs as they were coming out. being born in ‘69, my parents played this stuff loud and it effected me even today. so hearing you guys react to these in chronological order is really cool. brings me back.
Awesome song!! This live at MSG in 1973 is fabulous! Can't wait until you get to Physical Graffiti...the next album!! Live Bonzo sings harmony!!
Y’all need to realize these sounds had never been heard before. EveryThing about Zeppelin was so different from the rest of the pack!
Great reaction, respect for the Montreal Expos ballcap.
Next one is quite possibly the best collection of rock and roll songs ever recorded.
Physical is a beast with a lot of variety what a ride that will be wait till Ten Years Gone song
A lot of people Sampled parts of Zeppelin songs. I think they right up there of the most sampled.
1. Physical Graffitti
2. Houses of the Holy
3. Zep III
4. Zep IV
5. Presemce
You saying this is your favorite album, yes. It was mine until the next album. There are no bad albums or songs, but this order is what I've listened to most. And that's it. To the greatest band in the world: Zep
My fav from this album. Physical Graffiti will blow your mind too, it’s Led Zeppelin….they do that- right? ❤️🎶❤️
My favorite Zep tune. From the first time I heard it.
Zeppelin..... Can't add more to what you guys already know and said. Keep up the awesome work guys
Love this song. My family used to camp every year at Assateague Island (State Park) in Maryland. I used to dream playing guitar with this song on the beach by myself.
The Ocean is the concert crowd, their fans. This is their tribute to them and it closed every show after this.
Houses of the Holy album is the one, of them all, I listened to the most.
No one is talking about Plant's extremely high pitch vocals on this song, almost sounds like 70's Rush
U guys are doing great things on this channel and there is much more in store out in that musical universe! Keep swinging.
You guys are about to go for a big ride with the next album
Oh man! Not a filler in my book, but to each his own. I love that it ends the album with this. Check out the live version. I agree, it my fav Zep album. I separate their work into 2 phases. This album is the peak of phase 1 for me. Phy Graf starts phase 2. That's just me, everyone has their own take on it & that's cool!
There's no artificial fillers on this album. Zeppelin has at least 5 albums purely organic; no bleached flour, no MSG. Just enough sugar with lots of funky spice.
No way that song is a "filler". LZ didn't do fillers and I find what you said rather offensive. But I'm someone who believes LZ can do no wrong and I'm probably overprotective. Lol
Thanks for a GREAT album reaction. Looking forward to the next. 🎶
Houses is my favorite too. What a joyous, creative and exciting album.
Glad you guys are enjoying the Led Zeppelin trip.
Physical Graffiti is the one i come back to again and again after all those decades .... A double album without fillers
Love the Expo hat. I used to have one back in the day