7 Neglected Led Zeppelin Guitar Riffs - See if you can figure out #7!

Back by Popular Demand! More overlooked Led Zeppelin Riffs! My criterion for choosing these riffs is that they are NOT the primary song riff but would be standout riffs for any other band or guitarist. Let me know what you think of my choices. Also, are there any other overlooked LZ riffs that are buried in songs or live versions that you’d like me to highlight?
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0:00 Intro
0:25 Riff #1
1:25 Riff #2
2:44 Riff #3
3:25 Riff #4
4:24 Riff #5
5:27 Riff #6
6:35 Mystery Riff #7

[@OzziesRobots]

Zeppelin's "overlooked" Riffs are greater than most other bands 'notable' Riffs 😁

[@jennifers6055]

All....other...

[@OtterCreek]

Truth

[@the_rover1]

I agree!

[@kspencer5137]

Yep!

[@kowanmcgarry]

All of Led Zeppelin’s riffs are better than all the other bands riffs. Jimmy page is the greatest guitarist of all time.

[@liquidsolids9415]

I’ve always thought that extra little riff at the end of “Stairway” was super-cool. Also, “Tea for One” is such an awesome song. Thanks!

[@seydutz975]

Agree on both counts

[@seydutz975]

I thought it was brilliant Carl, as always, not a fan of the mystery riff #7. Often think it would be cool if jimi would invite you over for a 1-1, you're both composers 👍

[@tridentyyz1031]

Mystery Riff 7 was originally done at the Knebworth shows during the middle of Whole Lotta Love. It was an absolutely incredible groove for that part of the song.

[@rustisamust9079]

Spot on!

[@baillar100]

Yes, I remember that riff from the Knebworth shows. Mightily cool. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIWleGele92MmKs

[@OutOnTheTiles]

Ya it sounds super cool at both the Copenhagen and Knebworth shows.

[@Raymond.Schultz]

I remember it there also.

[@vincenzoiannelli4029]

It was definitely played in knebworth, but I think I've heard it also in some versions since 1971 as well, so it's pretty much always been in Jimmy's pocket

[@bfish89ryuhayabusa]

The mystery riff was the "Whole Lotta Love" section added in 1979 at Knebworth, right in the middle of the song, and actually the band were way out on a limb. Page said was going to do something in the song, so JPJ dropped out to watch and learn what Page was doing and then followed him, with Plant improvising lyrics. I also like the B riff to that section. There's even a third riff there.

[@andrewt248]

I’ve always loved the intro/verse riff on Celebration Day. There’s a lot of overdubs going on on the record, but Jimmy can be heard covering a lot of ground live at MSG in 1973.

[@vinq8621]

Out on the Tiles was the second Zep riff I learned! During a night of discography diving, aided by some ‘natural pharmaceuticals’, that riff stuck out to me and pumped my up to 11! Favorite for life

[@ZigbertD]

Wearin' and Tearin' is a real hidden gem of a song. Another riff I love that doesn't get mentioned that much is "For Your Life". Part of the secret sauce of a lot of Zep tunes is the way they lean into the offbeats and that riff is a monster example, actually several riffs in that song showcase that feel. "Four Sticks" is another fave you don't hear talked about much.

[@saintbrando]

Best Zeppelin go to guy on social media! Great video Carl…and that Les Paul is killer! 🙌🏻

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you so much!!

[@onardico]

The Rover, badass riff and beautiful solo

[@carlbradley4872]

I found you like 2-3 weeks ago. LOVE your guidance in how to play Zep, but really LOVE your commitment to respecting their art and in particular, Jimmy's genius. You remind me of the value of LP's and listening to the WHOLE catalog! Thank you.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Awesome, thank you!

[@liquidsolids9415]

Interesting to hear that “In My Time of Dying” riff without the drums and bass. I thought there were more notes to it but maybe that was Bonzo and Jonesy!

[@solsol1624]

Love that whole song. That riff just sounds so dirty for want of a better word.

[@stevenjones6780]

Yes there is something so syncopated about the drums and bass combined in that riff. I bet it was some what of a happy accident. It seems like Bonzo was at times off doing his own "force of nature" thing and the others would just make it work and the effect would be poly-rythmic sounding.

[@gooberthorpos8195]

@@stevenjones6780 yep bonzo was just so incredibly good at playing a groove that in essence, matched the guitar part

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

That is not an unusual phenomenon! The ear will fill in textures and you have to listen very acutely. I get tricked all the time so I always challenge my ears when it comes from playing music they I’ve listened to so much. Especially if it’s music I listened to when I was young and my ears weren’t as fine tuned. A lot a bad listening habits occur from familiar material. Great prompt of a comment!

[@liquidsolids9415]

@@CarlBaldassarreMusic Thanks, Carl! I’m glad I can contribute. Please keep up the great work on your channel - you’re really crushing it. How about another video on The Who? 🤘🎸🎵

[@ejwashington8653]

the drum fills on out on the tiles make me cry they’re soo good and i listen to down by the seaside totally different now thanks to you

[@mercster]

Love that intro to Tea For One. Presence is my favorite Led Zep album.

[@barrywarren4221]

Great Led Zeppelin riffs, the last one got me with Hole Lot of Love.

[@brandonwootton5575]

You did those riffs justice, spot on tone

[@robertwinship8367]

Awesome stuff Carl! Would love a breakdown of Page’s solo on the original Song Remains The Same soundtrack version of No Quarter. One of his most virtuous moments and spectacular from both Bonham and Jones as well…

[@SopranoPizzaJMFNJ]

Truly Amazing & Awesome That They Recorded It!

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

It’s sooo amazing. Other worldly playing.

[@EdA1]

Great stuff Carl as always! The turned around whole Lotta love riff actually first appeared in knebworth in 1979!

[@It_guy1]

Yep! As soon as I heard it, I thought the same thing. That riff had slowly morphed over the years. They had messed around with it all the way back in the MSG days. On the Led Zeppelin DVD. Disc 2, the Extras menu has an interlude from WLL from MSG that is super funky. THAT would be a mystery riff!

[@zepman9200]

You are 100 percent correct! I immediately thought, no, it wasn't 1988 when Jimmy first brought that to light!

[@the_rover1]

well spotted! I thought the same, just heard that knebworth bootleg some hours ago while doing domestic work lmao

[@the_rover1]

@@It_guy1 I know exactly what riff you mean. caught my attention countless times, since it's such a melodic gem and perfect to jam along.

[@It_guy1]

@@the_rover1 Honestly, when I heard it the first time, I was floored. I replayed it over and over. For me, it embodies what Zeppelin was all about in just one riff: groove, feel and dynamics.

[@dadgad]

The WLL riff appeared in Knewborth 1979

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Yes. I now know!!

[@johndrowe5281]

You’re not only do a great job with playing the licks, but you do a genuinely good job of grabbing his sound without overdoing it. Cheers. Ta . 😊. 🫶✌️♾️

[@johngregory4801]

Riff #5 is my favorite part of In My Time Of Dying, Jimmy's riff and John's shuffle on the drums, JPJ's bass... That song showcases the best all four members have to give.

[@Kneedragon1962]

What would I like you to do? Keep making these great clips. Your knowledge of the material is so much better than mine, it would be like a history student trying to tell the teacher what part of history he should teach.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thanks for the encouragement!

[@paulfox8677]

Love that Tea For One Riff ! Awesome, thanks Carl Great shirt by the way 👍🏻

[@SopranoPizzaJMFNJ]

Carl, you sound awesome as usual! That inverted riff from Whole Lotta Love showed up onstage back in 1979 @ Knebwoth though Page had hinted it at it before then. I think what makes Tea For One so interesting is how he layered the guitars on that riff. For me, Page was an absolute Master at allowing certain sounds & sonic choices influence compositions. Listen to the version of When The Levee Breaks that shows up on the most recent remasters. Totally different sounds & almost completely different tunes!

[@bucky7162]

That stairway riff you played has always really stuck out to me in the song so it was cool seeing someone else acknowledge how much of a cool riff it is :D

[@CARBON10]

Love the enjoyment you get Carl

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you!

[@antarcticorb9197]

Love it..more! Presence has some killer riffs and time signatures...please explore! Thank you Carl!!! Actually, I'd love for you to breakdown For Your Life!

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you!!

[@PeterTea]

Greats riffs! Thanks for including In My Time of Dying. I always loved Jimmy’s guitar playing in it. That’s some epic sliding.

[@TomMarvan]

Thumbs for the Knopfleresque shirt and Gibson… half expecting to hear Money for Nothing! Great playing!

[@gavm2617]

Love your enthusiasm for the lesser known licks, “cool” 🤘

[@richardbecton6879]

I salute you sir! Absolutely correct with the Stairway angle.

[@brianbarker2190]

Like the deep cut. I guessed 'Whole Lotta Love' but I thought I was wrong. 'In my time of dying' is my favorite riff out of all those

[@Richierampage]

Much respect carl! I always thought that when you crank your amp and Play celebration Day that intro is so freaking hardcore

[@Boogieplex]

The most overlooked part of stairway is the reacurring 3 notes slide guitar motifs that emerge halfway through the solo in the background. Only 3 notes but sounds like his guitar is crying.So emotional. So glad you put in that middle part of the Wanton song, its one of my favorite Page Riffs.

[@MrVincenzo666]

Riff #2 Nice! I’ve always loved playing It too. 👍

[@pizzaboynizza1]

Out on the Tiles is a hidden gem in and of itself!

[@poissonpuerile8897]

You have the most AMAZING tone here!

[@christianstevens9804]

How about a DEEP dive on “The Rain Song” crazy tuning, I used to know it but, my guitar would never “hold” that particular tuning for very long. It was a constant battle. My all time favorite Zeppelin tune.

[@keithmartin1067]

Great riffs! Really enjoyed hearing and seeing you play them. RIP Blind Willie Johnston - you are remembered.

[@neversobad]

Clicked on this hoping "Out on the Tiles" would get some love. Not disappointed.

[@keitha.563]

Great job ...For your life has some wonderful power chords love playing that song . Took about a week to learn the song but it's one of my favs .

[@TheBlackStrat502]

Your enthusiasm and energy in your content is awesome, Carl! Way to nail the tones and vibe in Page’s playing. Please keep this series going. It’s a ton of fun…plus we learn the riffs. 🎸🎸🎸

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

That makes me so happy to know. Thanks for sharing!

[@Fatstrat1079]

Nice breakdown here! Jimmy also used Octaves A -G-F F-A-C-E-D-A : for Stairway

[@MrDandanhesourman]

I absolutely love watching your videos. "In My Time of Dying" has always been one of my favorite Zeppelin songs. There is such a vibe to that tune.

[@darrylbutt2570]

Great stuff Carl, nothing like a deep dive into the genius of Jimmy.

[@jamessankey01]

A1! Thank you. The time stamps in the details are appreciated. Man, you managed to hit some of my favourites, especially tea for one.

[@andrewmcarthur3843]

I always played Out on the Tiles using A instead of A# in the verse riff. Alot easier, and sounds fine to me

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

It’s all good! A little micro tuning won’t hurt at this tempo! Keep rocking!

[@leo3521]

Carl, the mistery riff was used first time by Jimmy in Knebworth 79' in the middle jam section of Whole Lotta Love.

[@JP-jy7sk]

Carl, I simply cannot like your Zeppelin themed content enough! Awesome! Tell us about your unique Les Paul with the LP Custom inlays!

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

I’ll be doing a video on my guitar soon

[@matthewlebish6787]

Woah dude. Really love your zeppelin videos you've really done your deep dive man. There's a lot of tunes out there that I think theoretically and melodically beat some of their best radio hits. Overall an amazing band from the first to the last album not a single bad tune. You nailed every overlooked song and riff they've got. As most people neglect the folk end of the third album and coda's early blues rock feel. Love the videos man. Keep it up!

[@ivanhecimovic8397]

Love this Carl. Highlights the sheer depth of Page's playing. Love the tone of your Les Paul too 👍

[@mathhiram12]

Riff away Carl!!! Totally enjoying the videos! Mystery Riff- of course!! Thanks Carl!!☮

[@brunopaolucci6054]

More great stuff Carl! 👍

[@swhoover1]

Great stuff Carl!!

[@pillertas2157]

i love these riff videos please keep doing this!

[@spnsoccer]

More cool stuff Carl, really well played! Thanks so much!

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you!

[@OutOnTheTiles]

Thank you,Carl! Great episode. I certainly agree with all your chooses esp “Out And n The Tiles”. Like that top you have on,too. Looks super cool. Cheers ✌️🎸❤️

[@vinq8621]

You are my favorite zeppelin song!

[@eustaceh.plimsoll6625]

Great video as always.

[@rgflemboskibrain5251]

You ROCK my brother! Thanks for posting Zeppelin tunes.

[@rgflemboskibrain5251]

And I can dig the " Chinky Chunk"

[@5150show]

Carl , you are a ⭐️..thank you

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you!

[@flightnavigator8999]

Very nice work Carl!!!

[@simongaskill]

Wow. That was phenomenal. You really work hard on these videos, and they get better and better. Great job

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you so much for appreciating my effort!

[@alanosterman7130]

Thank you. I think I need a hand transplant. Love the "WWL" 79 version. Different from the 80 tour version. 79 one only played 3 times. Last warm up show in Copenhagen, July 24, then the two Kenworth shows, where on the last one, Aug. 11, finally he adds the "Boogie" segment. Maybe it's just me, but after listening to a WHOLE LOTTA ZEP LIVE over all these years, come to this conclusion. Jimmy doesn't really let his notes breath enough. He always gets so worked up playing, he feels that he must follow up a note with another one right away. Where as Peter Green would really let his notes breath, and count more emotionally. Would go deeper. This is just MHO. Glad I don't need a hearing aid yet. Thank you.

[@johnh6532]

That's a great set of riffs for sure. I was glad to hear you say that Out On the Tiles is a knuckle buster because it was for me. So if you think so too then that makes me feel better. If you ever do another set of riffs, how about Hots On For Nowhere??

[@stevenjones6780]

Right? Presence is such a lonely and exquisite album. It was actually my introduction to Zepp if you can believe it.

[@A_Final_Hit]

That's the song I referenced on his previous video like this one. The ending riffs that kick in around the 3:50 mark have always tickled my fancy.

[@johnh6532]

@@A_Final_Hit Yep, I like that particular riff too. I'm sure you've watched the Jimmy Page with the Black Crowes version. If not you should check it out.

[@A_Final_Hit]

@@johnh6532 I sure have, but thank you anyway for the recommendation. Such a killer set that was. 🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Fantastic riff and swing!!

[@peterszakal]

Excellent content, thank you for the story insights, it makes more fun to listen.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you!

[@EdgeOfFuzz]

Awesome Carl!

[@marklogreco2942]

Thanks for this video. Jimmy always looked deep into a song and added just enough deep riffs at the right moments in a song. Page was a musical Genius he composed songs like an Orchestra. I still here stuff in the background that i never heard before. The MIGHTY ZEPPELIN LIVES ON WITHIN ALL OF US.

[@richard642]

Thanks for these. I’m studying them. Please continue to add those elusive live riffs and solo licks in your videos 🙏. Especially the ones spread all through out TSRTS.

[@stevec5462]

Great stuff. That Whole Lotta Love riff was also done at Knebworth I believe!

[@jeffdubuque3755]

great channel and playing keep up the great work, cheers from Ontario Canada.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you neighbor!

[@jperryfan]

Super Cool stuff Carl! You have taste, tone & skills!

[@jimmyjameson8705]

Great stuff,maestro

[@kevinbrady6075]

Wonderful,thanks!

[@MVos-md3rp]

Great presentation and infectious smile!

[@francoisbodin4086]

Well done !

[@tshandy1]

I love your equipment. Your enthusiasm. And your ability to hit these riffs dead on. Nice craftsmanship, sir.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you for appreciating what I do!!!

[@baillar100]

Great stuff Carl, keep it up!

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you!

[@jamescater9594]

Once again thanks Carl for helping continue to enjoy Zep music. I love the Rover outro right around the 5 minute mark!! That is a wicked riff can be its own song !!! Anyway, keep it going really enjoy it.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@gregoryguitars6291]

Another killer vid Carl

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you!!

[@BrianStocking]

Over the Hills and Faraway has a awesome guitar riff backing up the lead guitar. Very fun to play.

[@brianmcdermott281]

Yeah pretty sure he Included that one in the first video

[@beembuu]

i love your thoughts on zeppelins deep cuts, absolutely love the fact you picked this part from the wanton song, maybe you could do a video on overlooked led zeppelin live licks, i would love that

[@user-ie9gk2gd1h]

So cool listening how you playing the riffs

[@adamgifford7733]

Great video! When I saw the first riff was from Out on the Tiles, I was sure it was going to be the outro riff of the song. Both are great though!

[@StevieBluenoseScott]

Great stuff.

[@jeremycagle19]

Outstanding and Thank you!💯 I enjoy your channel.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you!

[@BB2446]

AS Always...Great Videos.. great Riffs

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you!!

[@petesis7934]

Very nice... I love Out on the Tiles.... There are all kinds of small non repeating riffs in Zeppelin. I enjoy your videos.

[@jeffreyrizzo132]

The drum fill behind the In My Time of Dying riff is incredible as well and compliments the riff perfectly. Bonham's drums are so powerful and pronounced it just adds that much more to an unbelievable riff

[@Raymond.Schultz]

I knew that last riff the second you started playing it. That’s a rare one. I thought this video was excellent. I love all your Zeppelin stuff. I’m a huge Page fan and actually have a Gibson Custom Jimmy Page #1 serial #330. I’m not a very good player but I can jam a lot of Zeppelin riffs. Thank you, 🇺🇸 for sharing your knowledge. It’s helped me tremendously. Led Zeppelin Rules.

[@dieteruff4569]

Nice! How much did you have to pay for that guitar?

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you for tuning in to my channel! I hope you’re a subscriber!!

[@yragnellaable]

Beauty of a video ! Love your channel . I love that WLL mystery riff; I believe they played it at Knebworth as well. When I heard it in 1988 I was floored, killer riff.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you!!

[@andyguitar3805]

Great playing!!!!!

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you

[@gregmiller7016]

Cool DARLENE

[@littleboylost78]

Another great video, Carl! (Sam Elliott voice) "I dig your style, dude." Keep on rockin 🤘

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

That’s a nice compliment. He was a handsome devil!!!

[@damiantedrow3218]

God, I can hear bonzo smashing up the world when you play that riff from in my time of dying.

[@jakewaldman6243]

Sped Spedding has a great Tea for One guitar lesson! Great song

[@MrJhbart001]

Kudos, you are doing something I always wished I could do and that's play the guitar like Jimmy Page!

[@stephencollins4480]

Knebworth show, 1979. The last riff is from the jam portion of “Whole Lotta Love”.

[@Cigar65]

You have them all nailed Carl. Never seen anyone play Zeppelin like you other than Jimmy of course.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you!!!

[@davidrutter5310]

Agreed on the overlooked riffs. The final riff was not originated in 1988. Jimmy played that variation of the Whole Lotta Love riff during the Knebworth shows in 1979.

[@On_The_Farm]

Carl, glad you did the intro to Tea for One. The studio version of that is simply remarkable.

[@LukeBlase]

This content is so cool! Would it be too much to ask for a third Overlooked Led Zeppelin Riffs video? I hope you just keep them coming.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

It will happen!