ARE WE SURE THIS IS LED ZEPPELIN?! First Time Hearing Led Zeppelin - Fool In The Rain Reaction!

Hey rock enthusiasts! In today's reaction video, we're tackling a track that might just make you question everything you thought you knew about Led Zeppelin. Join us for our first-time listen of "Fool In The Rain," a song that showcases a different side of this legendary rock band. With its unique rhythm and surprising melodies, we're excited to dive in and see if we can still recognize the essence of Led Zeppelin.
⭐️ WHAT WE DISCOVER IN THIS VIDEO:
Our immediate reactions to the distinctive sound and style of "Fool In The Rain."
Discussing how this track compares to the classic Led Zeppelin sound we all know and love.
Analyzing the song's musical elements, from its catchy beat to the intricate piano and guitar work.
Sharing our thoughts on the evolution of Led Zeppelin's music and how "Fool In The Rain" fits into their legendary discography.
🎵 ABOUT LED ZEPPELIN & "FOOL IN THE RAIN":
Led Zeppelin, the iconic rock band known for their heavy guitar riffs and mystical lyrics, surprised many with "Fool In The Rain." Featured on their 1979 album "In Through the Out Door," the song demonstrates the band's versatility and willingness to explore new musical directions, including influences from samba and jazz.
👫 WHO WE ARE:
We're a couple on a mission to explore the vast universe of music, sharing our first-time reactions and deep dives into legendary tracks and artists. Our channel is a celebration of music's power to innovate, evoke emotions, and connect us all.
💬 COMMENT BELOW:
Were you as surprised by "Fool In The Rain" as we were? Does it change how you view Led Zeppelin?
Do you have any recommendations for other Led Zeppelin tracks or songs from other bands that broke the mold?
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[@markhagerman1837]

Bonzo is an absolute BEAST on this song 🔥🔥🔥

[@stewpot6998]

Ba datta ta dat ba dotta ta pow... 😅

[@roxburgh1462]

Such a great shuffle!

[@DJDOGG31]

That drum shuffle is iconic.

[@yabby6550]

Yes, sounds a kind of variation of the Purdie shuffle.

[@Chris.Davis.2]

Bonham could do no wrong.

[@brianlafrazia8237]

Led Zep can play ANYTHING at an elite level, because they are all master musicians.

[@Mino987]

and great composers

[@divadjm]

They had a once in a lifetime chemistry that transcended their individual talents. Their interpretations of ANY genre always produced something unique and interesting. Their music will always be profound.

[@juliemanarin4127]

Absolutely!

[@ianrubinoff3657]

One of the best drum grooves of all time. The Bonham shuffle!

[@midnightrambler7716]

*Purdie

[@ianrubinoff3657]

@@midnightrambler7716 Agreed. . Bernard Purdie was the architect of the triplet groove with the ghost notes. FintheR is just Bonham’s take on it.

[@midnightrambler7716]

@@ianrubinoff3657and a great take it is! Best of both worlds. The Purdie Shuffle with Bonham’s unmistakable thunder. Love the ghost notes and triplets.

[@ianrubinoff3657]

@@midnightrambler7716 could not agree more!

[@midnightrambler7716]

@teddyray9336Purdie also played his shuffle on a couple of Steely Dan tracks. Home At Last off Aja and Babylon Sisters off Gaucho.

[@Ledzepnut]

This is for Nick: Just wanted to let you know there have been many people that have gone through what you're going through, including myself. It can be very difficult, stressful, feels like your world has fallen apart, so much sadness and anger, but be strong, lean on your family if need be, do whatever takes to help you get through it. I don't know what your diagnosis is or the type you have, but if it's treatable then do what they ask of you as I did, and here I am 10 yrs later talking to you, I work and enjoy life, I have several grandchildren that I share my love with, and it's a beautiful thing, and I owe all of that to my doctors, but mostly to my family, they all contributed to me being cancer free, and I love them all being there for me. I wish you all the best and hope you have a full recovery, be strong man 👊

[@mitchellbeston1033]

My 82 year old mother beat cancer 6 years ago. Keep your spirits up Nick and i wish you all the best. Also thanks for the suggestion.

[@slave2tyranny]

God bless you and your family. I lost my father to Cancer last year.

[@richardkafka5625]

this was their final album due to the passing of John Bonham. This album went in a different direction than previous material. it was not well received when first released. But I liked it, especially this song.

[@Serai3]

Did they get a chance to do this live? I remember that he died fairly soon after this album came out. They did Knebworth and a couple of other shows and then he was gone, as I recall.

[@lyndoncmp5751]

Not well received? It got to number one though, sold ten million copies, and gave the American recording industry a much needed shot in the arm, as album sales in the late 1970s were generally not very high. All previous Zeppelin albums went back on the Billboard charts.

[@curiousman1672]

The breadth of what they did in a decade is wild.

[@markgulbranson7518]

Their songs are all different, they're all quality, nothing mediocre.

[@athos1974]

"Fool in the Rain" is not what you expect from Zeppelin, which is why I like it. Stay strong Nick ✌️

[@jackgilchrist]

After The Crunge I expected anything. 🙂

[@Puttdaddy78]

Prayers Nick!!! For this song, it's one of my favorites but the critics hated this album, In through the Outdoor.

[@user-qq1uy8qj6l]

If I recall the critics also hated III but that one topped a few charts. I do like this one myself.

[@sicotshit7068]

The critics pretty much hate all their albums, odd considering the huge long lasting fan base they have. That’s why, don’t always pay attention to critics. All the different music they played, there’s something for everyone, the really smart ones, love all the different songs. All Of My Love, on this same album, is a beautiful tribute to Plants 5 your old son that passed away. The band was touring here in the US, when Plant got the horrible news, Plant almost gave up the band to become a teacher. Thanks for your reaction, & keep delving into Led Zeppelin, it doesn’t get any better then Zep.

[@supertrexandroidx]

Yeah, most of the critics hated them from day one. I Iike this album, but I've read that Page and Bonham talked a lot about wanting to go back to a harder sound for their ninth album, axe most of the keyboard stuff. Of course, it would have been awesome if we'd got a chance to hear what that might have sounded like. :(

[@Puttdaddy78]

@sicotshit7068 All of my Love is another great Zeppelin song.

[@sicotshit7068]

@@supertrexandroidx my understanding, In Through The Out Door was pretty much Plant & JPJ. Even with recording, Plant & JPJ recorded in the morning, & Page & Bonham later on. Page & Bonham loved when they could go more wild, with heavy drums & guitar riffs/solos, so that really wouldn’t surprise me at all.

[@gregyaklin5980]

The idea for the drum part came from what is now called the Purdie shuffle. Bernard Purdie is the drummer that originally came up with this drum pattern, and Bonham put his twist on it. Awesome! As did Jeff Porcaro of Toto on the song Rosanna. Again awesome!

[@outonthetiles]

We love ya,Nick! Stay strong Zeppelin, friend. ✌️❤️

[@sinisterkate5308]

get well

[@BeauBerry1369]

This actually is one of my favorite Led Zeppelin songs. "All of My Love" - on the same album is great too!

[@fliphigh7779]

One of mine also although it doesn't top "Stairway" which is my all time favorite song EVER ! ( in 6 months I'll turn 80 )

[@arnoldcox9128]

Again with the amazing versatility of Zeppelin

[@sumonjamal1653]

Led Zeppelin's last studio album 'In through the out door' in 1979 (besides the 1982 album 'Coda' w/ unreleased Zeppelin tracks) was a welcome return for the band after their disastrous 1977 American tour and the tragic death of singer Robert Plant's son (who was 5) In late 1978, Robert Plant informed Zeppelin's management that he was ready to work on new music... The problem was that Peter Grant, their protective manager, was going through a divorce and struggling w/ health issues ... Their tour manager Richard Cole was in bad shape from drugs (he would be fired in 1979) ... Guitarist Jimmy Page was also struggling w/ he+++n addiction and drummer John Bonham was in poor shape as well from heavy drinking. Led Zeppelin was booked at Abba's Polar Studios in Sweden which had the newest synthesizer technology and equipment... Bassist John Paul Jones was intrigued by the instruments at his disposal and willing to experiment w/ the music but he & Robert Plant was the only one showing up to write new songs... Jimmy Page said that he wanted Zeppelin to do something different - they would record music and release the tracks in 4 separate EP's... But another issue was that Page was not showing up to write new material. With studio time booked and costing money, John Paul Jones opted to step up and write the music and used his experience as a keyboardist and arranger to deliver the new material and Robert Plant supplied the lyrics... Page did contribute and co-produce the tracks but he was mostly absent. The music was not as heavy as past Zeppelin albums and had a lot of electronics for the first time... As the sessions ended, it was clear that there were not enough new songs to make 4 EP's as Jimmy Page had planned... John Bonham did his drum tracks quickly and left the studio... John Paul Jones oversaw most of the work and opted to release it as 1 studio album - 'In through the out door'. Close to 2 years after Led Zeppelin's last concert, the news came out in 1979 that Led Zeppelin would headline 2 massive shows at Knebworth, England... reportedly playing to over 200K fans over 2 nights... Jimmy Page started giving interviews again (which was rare) about Led Zeppelin's upcoming shows and a new album 'In through the out door' ... which would be released in the Fall of 1979. The Knebworth shows were a huge success but behind the scenes, their manager Peter Grant took most of the ca$h from the event's ticket sales and a row erupted as the opening bands demanded that they get paid. 'In through the out door' was released in '79 and went to #1 on the charts, becoming one of the year's biggest selling records (6x platinum in the US to date) ... even though Led Zeppelin did not tour for the rest of the year. Robert Plant and his wife welcomed another son and he was not as willing to leave his family & go back on tour for months on end... Led Zeppelin booked occasional shows in Europe in 1980 and hoped that a full comeback tour would happen (Because of a violent incident on the 1977 tour, Led Zeppelin could no longer be booked in the West Coast because the major promoter there, Bill Graham, vowed never to bring Led Zeppelin back there) The plan was that once the touring was done, Led Zeppelin would start work on a 'heavy' album of new songs. Finally, Robert Plant agreed to a tour of North America that was to begin in the Fall of 1980... Led Zeppelin began rehearsing quietly in England as tour dates were announced... However, drummer John Bonham was drinking heavily and struggling... At one rehearsal in September, he showed up drunk and couldn't even play - the sessions were called off for the day and John Bonham went out drinking again before returning to Jimmy Page's house to crash... The next morning, John Bonham was found dead in one of the guest rooms... He had asphyxiated overnight from throwing up while passed out... He was only 32. Months went by after John Bonham's death went public... Jimmy Page, Robert Plant and John Paul Jones retreated to their homes and never got back together... In December, Led Zeppelin released a statement that the band would not continue without John Bonham... Robert Plant later called the idea of Led Zeppelin carrying on w/ a new drummer "obscene". Their manager Peter Grant quit the music business and lived quietly in the English countryside until his death in 1995. Led Zeppelin's label Swansong was finished by 1983.

[@marcusbeau]

in the evening, from this album, their best song; totally underrated album, every song on it is a hit

[@davidcarter4247]

Page plays the solo using a Blue Box Octave Fuzz that drops guitar signal two octaves and combines it with fuzz. Absolutely perfect for this song.

[@edwardcoit9748]

And sounds like a saxophone

[@davidcarter4247]

@@edwardcoit9748 Some people have mistaken it for a mellotron. When Page hits the higher notes is clearly a guitar. What I loved about Page's work is the variety of instruments, tunings, techniques and effects he would play about with then use them once, twice, three times and that is it.

[@trashandcheese3636]

@@davidcarter4247 That fuzztoned octave-doubler must have been fashionable at the time - Frank Zappa started using it in 1980 (in a harsher/nastier fashion of course)

[@davidcarter4247]

@@trashandcheese3636 You can still buy them apparently

[@user-wu1tz4jv6g]

"Ten Years Gone" and "The Rain Song", are both a must listen.

[@LFxBigfoot6]

Sending prayers Nick! Hoping that you will win the battle and we're always here for you!! ❤️

[@peterborchers410]

Bonzo's shuffle drumming on this tune is out of this world. Nick, I wish you a lot of strength and a full recovery.

[@kurtsaxton823]

Positive and healing vibes go out to Nick.

[@christopherjq7414]

Robert said he got the idea for the song from the music that was being played during tv highlights of the World Cup that were being held in South America at the time

[@memorylane7068]

Yes, that's the album cover. It had a water wash that would show colors on the originals.

[@mikemiller3069]

Another upbeat fun banger from that album is "Hot Dog". Check it out!

[@jxchamb]

One of my favorite tunes.

[@billn7183]

Very true

[@user-uh2tw8ym9n]

Some people hate Hot Dog but I really enjoy it every time I hear it. This whole album was more of Robert Plants and John Paul Jones. They were the driving force behind this album because Jimmy was not fully committed. I think Jimmy really didn't like this album that much. But in time probably changed his mind. Who knows for sure.

[@kdbadk]

JPJ took on the primary composer duties on this album, so the style is different. I didn't like it back in the day, but it's definitely grown on me over the years.

[@Mare_bear738]

Thanks, Nick, for this Zeppelin song❣️ Stay strong and positive 🫶

[@billpo]

🙏 for Nick… As a long time Zeppelin fan…I actually loved this album😊

[@StuAlia]

Sending positive thoughts to you Nick!

[@robertgeorge5381]

One of if not my all time favorite songs!

[@keithboyd9582]

Another Led Zepplin song you should check out called Misty Mountain Hop.

[@ActiveLifestyleLegends]

The brilliance of John Bonham. Love those drum sounds, one of my favorite Zeppelin songs!

[@Eric4471066]

This song was Led Zeppelin's very last Top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in America. The song peaked at the #21 spot during the early winter of 1980. Robert Plant put a lot of heart and soul into this song. This is a definitely banger of a song indeed!!!

[@jameswilson7790]

I remember this. I thought this song would peak higher than #21, especially when it came into the Top Forty countdown at #40, then jumped to #31, then to #26 in its third week in the countdown.

[@asdfqwer1234zxcv]

Really good review guys, not many people can catch the lyrics as well as you do. For this album Page and Bonham were absent during the writing due to drugs, so the songs are by Plant and Jones, but everybody came through and killed it when it came time to record.

[@williamyates694]

ALL PRAYERS!!! Some of us went through this ourselves, and, please, come out and hang with us all Nick!!! PLEASE. Love to all everywhere. GO BOSTON BRUINS!!! 🍻🍻🍻

[@argonwheatbelly637]

Love that shuffle! And who doesn't like the polyrhythm and the samba part?

[@noyfb4769]

If only the rest of the album was half as good as this track!

[@memorylane7068]

The drums!!!

[@gerib4234]

Led Zeppelin has a variety of sounds. Not one bad or mediocre song. Arguably the best rock band ever. I've always enjoyed this album. Try "In The Evening" or "All My Love" We love your channel ❤

[@metalmark1214]

You've done about a dozen Led Zeppelin songs. Many more to go. Recommend Kashmir next.

[@novanights2chevy597]

Yeah, speaking of different, perfect next song. Good vibes to/from Nick.

[@Proud.American58]

Stay strong Nick. Our 🙏prayers🙏 are with you

[@lonfowler9843]

Lost my wife, a original Woodstock participant, of cancer after 40+ years of marriage and two great children. Given 6-7 months, she fought for over 4 years. F^^K CANCER! Fight like hell Nick! Many of us are with you!

[@Blend-24]

First off, prayers sent for Nick. I hope his cancer is cured and his days are plenty to come! This song is a lyrical masterpiece. He talks about his angel letting him down and he was so straicken by her false charm etc., and how the rain has flooded the love that he found. He then realizes . . . he’s waiting on the wrong block. Hense, the “Fool in the Rain”😊

[@jasonlouis697]

Absolutely one of my all time favorite songs. Thank you, Nick. May all these positive vibes hit you so hard the cancer just up and runs away like a little bitch. I tried to come up with a marching band tie in, in light of the song, but I failed. May you feel the healing power of music in everything you do.

[@graywade9225]

Oh you know when Sam's arms go up and that little side to side shuffle starts happening... she's digging it!

[@gregwasserman2635]

Nick, I am a two time cancer survivor and I can tell you that you'll get through it. Just keep looking forward!!

[@jamiegriffin9866]

Sending ❤and healing your way Nick!!

[@mikec5309]

One of my favorite songs. Not only musically but lyrically.

[@paulwood5803]

Nick Bro..... Best of luck fighting that Cancer. I am currently awaiting treatment for my fourth tumor, fortunately mine is very easily treatable but it is still hard to live with at times. Sending positive thoughts your way....

[@joescott8877]

Great choice, Nick! And even better health to you! Best rockin' wishes to you, man!

[@metalmark1214]

Fight the Good Fight Nick. Also a great Triumph song for you.

[@workingman6681]

They wrote this song for the lead singer Rik Emmett aunt who was battling cancer.

[@stevenmonte7397]

The drums are KILLER!!! I LOVE this song. Prayers for Nick! Love the support for him in the comments!

[@Christopher-Baltimore]

Nick!!! We’re all Fools In The Rain!!! Love to you, bro. You’re gonna make it!!!

[@falcon65drums]

Prayers for Nick!

[@K9WATCHER]

Your reactions were great!!!! How can you NOT get into this song!?!😊

[@beckiramsey9561]

Prayers for you Nick!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@bjharfy]

Praying for you Nick. Fight the good fight Bro. I see your doing it with Style, one of my favorite Zep tunes. Thanks Bro

[@snarkleton26]

Prayers for Nick!! Stay strong & survive ... and listen to Led Zeppelin! This song and other LZ songs will give you positive vibes & energy. And that's what you need! I know - I took 5 really high radiation doses for early onset of prostate cancer... oh, man, and a catherer inserted in the OWW! place for guys. You can DO THIS! Prayers amigo :)

[@RobertMichaelStewart]

Prayers up Nick❤️🙏.... Fool in the rain is my favorite Led Zeppelin song. Even though people hated this album I loved it.... Hot Dog!

[@1bigrowdy]

The lyrics to this are only bested by the arrangement . Masterful on both levels

[@marcaddona6146]

Stay strong, Nick. We love you. Sending Prayers. God Bless

[@johnbumgardner7977]

Prayers for you Nick

[@carolinadude3042]

Hey guys, if you like the blues side of Zepplin, there is one call The Lemon Song. This has got to be the best rock-blues song ever. I highly recommend listening to the studip version to get the full sound of every instrument. IT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND 🤯🤯🤯😎🤯🤯

[@davidreilly8888]

The singing is tremendous on this song.

[@Tijuanabill]

This is what us old heads are talking about, when we say your one melody songs with no chorus are lame, young people.

[@srh1467]

Great choice in songs Nick. You have many hoping the best for you.

[@paulgarza1386]

Probably their most radio friendly song. May God look over you Mr. Nick!🙏🙏

[@owlcu]

Never forget the line from John Cusack in "The Sure Thing" - "Nick's a great name for the baby! Nick's your buddy, Nick's the kinda guy who doesn't mind if you puke in his car!". Best to you, Nick.

[@K9WATCHER]

❤🙏♥️ Nick!! This has always been one of my favorite songs of theirs!!❤❤

[@lyndathrash51]

Praying for you Nick. God Bless you and Keep you, may His Face shine upon you and bring His healing power to remove all cancer cells from your body! 🙏🏻♥️

[@workingman6681]

Nick🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@bobashley7533]

best use of whistle by any rock group

[@joescott8877]

Thanks for REWINDING after the PAUSE, guys! Glad u do it, that way u don't miss cool transitions and suchlike! Great reaction!

[@scotttrainer9704]

Best wishes Nick 🙏

[@user-cb1og8pc7n]

Angels surround you Nick and will guide you thru this journey. Peace💞

[@MauricioDelaRosa-db7rr]

My favorite part of the reaction is Sam right here 5:59 and Nick don't give up it's not over until it's over 🙏💪

[@andrewturnham557]

All the best to you Nick. Thanks for the classic.

[@DariaBilowus]

I remember buying this album & it was wrapped in a plain brown paper, as they put out several album covers, so you didn't know which one you were getting until you purchased it.

[@codyhenrichs9699]

I saw them play July 23, 1977 at Oakland's Day on the Green. Awesome

[@myownchannel247]

What other band could pull off having a song that has a xylophone, a whistle, backwards guitar effect and turns into a samba and still makes sense? It’s one of their best imo 💧

[@crockwell1966]

Great pick Nick. Keep up the good fight and get well!

[@jameswilson7790]

Nick, you're in my thoughts and prayers. Great choice of music. I have this album on CD and 8-track tape. It is also recorded on cassette.

[@debbiecook8777]

Nick, sending you love and healing wishes ❤. I live this song and haven’t heard it in a long time.

[@ryanr5319]

Positive thoughts to the universe on your behalf Nick...you got this! Great suggestion, the drum fills at the break alone...😊

[@DevInvest]

Some of the best fills, ever.

[@stevedahlberg8680]

He didn't have GPS, lol. I grew up with this but oh my you guys put a huge smile on my face all the way through. That's just hilarious at the end Samantha where you point that out. Oh my.

[@tedjob21]

Prayers Nick!👏👏👏👏

[@emerald1805]

Not only the drumming - but the drum sound!!! Awesome recording - especially that bass drum sound! Many try to copy the sound, very few achieve it. Says a drummer.

[@hartspot009]

🙏🙏🙏 sending peaceful health and positive energy Nick. I wish I could be there in person to help you

[@Fritzw75]

Thoughts and Prayers to Nick!

[@PeterTea]

I believe the inspiration for this song came from them watching the 1978 World Cup, which was in Argentina. They were inspired by the Latin Samba rhythms that they heard.

[@tanyaweathersby9393]

🥰Led Zeppelin🥰Robert

[@kentmains7763]

Prayers Nick!

[@RobertDavisAdman]

Prayers for Nick. 🙏🙏🙏

[@jonstreng7850]

Through my four years of high school I was in Marching Band in the percussion section. Our director and us, often, would discuss how badly we wanted to do that middle part that is counted off by the whistle. Unfortunately it never happened for our band. Thankfully we did get to see a college drum/ensemble from California, named the Santa Clara Vanguard, perform this on a football field. Spectacular.

[@chad9017]

Ed Zeppelin lives! Kidding

[@JamieKJohnson]

It is so amazing how different each of Led Zepplins's songs are different from one another. There's no other rock band in history like them!

[@gregcormier2379]

Stay strong Nick. you got this 👍

[@midnightrambler7716]

There’s a great isolated drum track of this on YT. The Purdie Shuffle. Popularized by the legendary Bernard Purdie. Other songs using it around the same time, with Bernard drumming included Home at Last and Babylon Sisters by Steely Dan. Jeff Porcaro also used it on Rosanna by Toto.

[@jenniferfoster1692]

The Latin sounding part was because some of the band members were watching the World Cup from that year & it took place in a S. American country. They heard the music being played during the broadcast and took that idea & put it into this song!! Yes, it's a different sound for LZ but it totally works. This was a very popular song, on the radio etc.

[@billtaylor3382]

🙏🙏🙏 For you Nick!