First Time Hearing Led Zeppelin - Stairway To Heaven Reaction - IS THIS ACTUALLY WORTH ALL THE HYPE?

[@rubroken]

"Is it worth the hype?" It is universally thought of as one of the great rock songs of all time......yes it is worth the hype

[@kd2mill]

Not one of the greatest...THE GREATEST.

[@Idol76]

Not as good as "Simon says" by 1910 fruitgum company....but close.

[@thomashiggins9320]

I think Kashmir is the better song -- the integration of South Asian music with the hard rock is just masterful. Stairway to Heaven is, arguably, the greatest rock song ever written, but Kashmir creates something utterly unique.

[@rubroken]

@@Idol76 That's funny, but believe it or not, some of the girls my brothers and I hung out with loved bubble gum.....so, some good memories of even bubblegum music🙄

[@Idol76]

@@rubroken bubblegum definetly was popular.

[@MaxWray111]

This song gave me chills the first time I heard it, 52 years ago, and every time since. One of the best songs ever, from any genre.

[@mattdaemontargaryen5256]

It took me 10 listens to finally get the song and I've been hooked on it since!

[@vaughnnewman8903]

It simply doesn't get any more iconic or legendary as this. I bow down...

[@gswithen]

The magic of this song is: no matter what mood I'm in, when this song comes on I always sing along to the end. Nothing matters while this song is playing.

[@michaelhoward900]

NO LIVE VERSION! This one is perfection which can not be improved upon. The greatest rock song ever recorded.

[@ChuckDrennen]

I completely agree.

[@shaykosovac8722]

A comparison is not necessary. The live version is excellent too.

[@clannad99germany70]

Probabely !

[@andrewmorton9327]

The live version is a downer. Plant messes up the ‘Rock and not to roll’ bit and Paige fumbles the start of the guitar solo.

[@clannad99germany70]

@@andrewmorton9327 I guess Page, who was an incredible guitarist, was just drinking often much to much and played, performed on stage really drunk and so he was more stumbling on the stage and often missing the strings when playing and also missing the right note, tone or chord.

[@Jdavidson210]

I'm 56 years old and this song STILL gives me chills everytime I listen to it.

[@acemodez3169]

"Does anybody remember laughter?"

[@cdfdesantis699]

This is, officially, the #1 Classic Rock song of all time. Led Zeppelin - LEGEND. Thanks for your reaction.

[@TomTremaine]

agreed

[@davidbordonaro1631]

Guys - this song is 52 yrs old ! and its better than 99% of the stuff today , as are ALL of their songs , please give it more than one listen .

[@randyrodriguez1445]

Pretty sure you haven’t listened to 99% of the ‘stuff today’ either.

[@stevehorsley4205]

No its better than 100% of the "stuff" today!!!!!

[@Deaconberry]

Better than 100%

[@knuteboy3778]

Its the mighty Led Zeppelin. They were rock n roll alchemists and magicians. They were only around 10 years but their impact on rock music is something akin to a large meteorite striking the Earth. They left a huge impression that's still being felt today.

[@anthonyv1719]

As most will mention, HEART did a tribute to this song for LED ZEPPELIN in attendance at the KENNEDY CENTRE, and one of the finest cover tributes ever, that brings a tear to most who watch that performance. Definitely needs to be seen and reviewed.

[@jmhaces]

This is the live version I'd suggest, for all the reasons you mentioned. I love what they did with the song, and the whole context of the performance adds so much weight to it, including the reactions of Page, Plant and JPJ in the audience. Just beautiful.

[@n3wsymtl]

So much this :) I've watched the Heart tribute so many times and I still get a lump in my throat... at least. Heart, John's son, LZ reactions in the crowd, the perfect performance, pfffff... Wow.

[@verginithe]

do Zep not heart, 1973

[@EW-gv5ov]

Dazed and Confused next!

[@tessasnow]

Must see heart, absolutely!!!🖖🏻🇨🇦

[@stevejankowitz1492]

The hardest thing to do for most all of you guys and girls doing these reaction videos is to put yourselves in the time frame. this album came out in 1971, you have had 50 years of music since this. At the time, this was groundbreaking, no one had ever made music like this. And, like the Beatles, Led Zeppelin kicked open doors as to how rock music could be made, what instruments could be used, what songs could be written about. My father refused to let any Beatles albums be played while he was home. Rock and Roll was a fad, it couldn't last, it could not stand the test of time. Well, ha ha. Because of the Beatles, and Led Zeppelin, and a few others, Rock and Roll can never die. There is a reason Led Zep is considered one of the most influential bands of all time., 4 of the greatest musicians, all in one band. Jimmy Page is one of the first 3 guitar "gods" of the 60's, along with Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton, no one has ever had a voice like Robert Plant, the "prince of peace", (1973, Golden Gate Park, Neal Preston Photo, Robert and the white dove, true story) and Jonesy and Bonzo, well, just listen.

[@barsandbarbells2022]

Agreed! It's very difficult to do but we're trying our best!

[@michelinelogan3135]

lol, my dad used to pick me up from parties and sing Beatles songs all the way, embarrassing me in front of any of my friends who got a lift with us.😄

[@hpb5495]

Jimi Hendrix..

[@stevenseul361]

@@hpb5495 I knew he was forgetting someone Lol

[@paulmolloy7206]

How dare anyone put Led Zeppelin in the same category as the beetles

[@reactionsaccount3955]

John Bonham the drummer is not just the percussions, he has a sense of groove, a musicality, that makes him one of those rare drummers that add to the melody.

[@chrissy8230]

When Giant's Walked the Earth 🌎 Led Zeppelin ❤

[@junk_rig_sailor1698]

I can't understand how anyone older than 20 cannot have heard arguably the most famous song in the history of music. Must have been living under a rock.

[@brenthenderson3983]

Yeah, something doesn't add up.

[@derricknagy6985]

Also find it hard to believe.

[@russallert]

Not everyone has the same musical experience that you do. Not everyone grew up with classic rock around them. Maybe you're the one living under a rock.....

[@tommys1747]

really everybody and their dog has heard this song hello!!!

[@hays9008]

That's reaction channels....everyone has heard this song, your lying if you say you haven't

[@Super_Chief]

You know what always gripes me about KZbin channels of people listening to songs they have never heard and then leaving their review? The fact that they keep pausing the song every minute to say what they think of the song so far, and they usually pause the song right at a crucial listening moment where they really should be listening and not talking. I noticed you paused this song at every single place in the song when it changed to a faster pace. The way Zeppelin did those changes is really worth listening to, instead of talking over. That being said, your review of this song actually blew me away! The reason why? Because it was almost word-for-word the way Jimmy Page explained how he intended the song to be when he wrote it! He said the same thing about he wanted the song to build slowly to a crescendo at the end. So, that tells me you guys at least have good ears! That is, when you’re not pausing the song. Thanks for uploading this!👍

[@dagmar.6954]

"Stairway To Heaven" is their most famous song & considered by many as one of the all time best. Led Zeppelin have a huge library of hits. "Immigrant Song", "Whole Lotta Love", "Black Dog", "Ramble On", "Kashmir", "When The Levee Breaks", “Dazed & Confused”, “Since I’ve Been Loving You”, "Rock & Roll", "The Ocean", "Over The Hills & Far Away", "The Song Remains The Same", "The Rain Song", "Good Times Bad Times" etc.

[@dunhill1]

There's too many. Just go thru each album in chronological order and react to each song, side A and B.

[@hullbarrett]

@@dunhill1 Hot Dog, Bron-Y-Aur Stomp, Bron_Yr_Aur (pronounced something like Bronny Ra), Tangerine, Gallows Pole, Ramble On, Going to California, The Lemon Song, The Battle of Evermore, Thank You, and on and on it goes. You're right. Just listen to it all.

[@barsandbarbells2022]

Immigrant Song is next!

[@scottdouglas935]

@@barsandbarbells2022 studio version is better, just saying

[@brendadevitt2440]

They have many songs top notch ❤LEGENDS in Every Way 🎸 👏

[@yyzwdm]

I can't believe anyone under 50 has never heard this song. It's a staple of classic rock stations everywhere and is at the top of almost every classic rock playlist.

[@MikeOstrowski-iq8wf]

It was voted the Best song of the decade (70’s) by multiple music entities at the time. ❤️🔥🎸

[@ClaytonMacleod]

In my opinion, it is usually better to check out studio versions first. Even when good live performances exist there are aspects to studio performances that can’t be matched.

[@waynedome148]

Was saying the studio version the drums sound much better.

[@apiii73]

Love in the break where he says " they just can't build anymore " just before Zep unleashes the Kraken.

[@JoeandAngie]

They pretty much made no bad songs. All unique. Most bands have 2-3 good songs per album, LZ had lps full of good songs...not an overstatement. To see them at their peak and in truest form, do live versions from The Song Remains the Same soundtrack. Trust me😊

[@USCFlash]

"They pretty much made no bad songs" Hot Dog & Carouselambra

[@armadillotoe]

Begin with the 1st album track 1, and continue to the last track of their last album. You can get back to me if you find a bad song. Some are better than others, but IMO there are no bad ones.

[@USCFlash]

@@armadillotoe Hot Dog & Carouselambra

[@LarryRessler5438]

My favorite band and album of all time.

[@JoeandAngie]

@@USCFlash "pretty much" isn't an absolute

[@Beatles4Sale.]

I realize it was 45 years ago but when a radio station played the top 500 songs of all time each year this was always number one. ❤️❤️❤️ we studied the lyrics in English class too. I love to see young people hear this for the first time.

[@maxmaidiac2237]

MY TAKE IS THAT THE LADY IS NOT A GOLD DIGGER BUT MOST PEOPLE DISAGREE, WHAT SAY YOU? MOST PEOPLE ARE IN A ZONE BY THE TIME THE LAST LINES ARE SUNG. I BELIEVE THEY SHOW HER IN A GOOD LIGHT!

[@Koen030NL]

In the Netherlands we have something similar in our biggest radio station called the top 2000. People can vote for the best songs and they will play them from 2000 to #1 in the last week of the year. It almost always ends with Bohemian Rhapsody or Hotel California, but stairway to heaven is always a top 10 song.

[@ingobordewick6480]

The fact, that up to this day people argue about, if it is worth the hype, makes it worth the hype. As long as people talk about it, it's still relevant and people over more than one generation read their own meaning in the lyrics of it. THAT makes it worth it. One of the greatest songs ever.

[@KimbaLoveAdams]

❤exactly! The question actually made me giggle.

[@deborahgihawi649]

I’m a Brit, I grew up with LedZ so video is emotional for me. There’s no rock music without the basis of LedZ

[@tomwhortan6148]

A true rock fan can be walking through a mall, our other public venue, hear the first few cords of this amazing song and stop in his/her tracks to revel in the musical journey. Just a timeless classic.

[@scoobysnacks]

Arguably the best rock song ever. I was so lucky to have grown up as so many amazing bands were really at the peak of their artistry. I know everyone says that the music of their generation is the best music, but my generation can provide the proof with music like this.

[@KimbaLoveAdams]

The song is actually about a woman who is rich and thinks she can buy her way into heaven. And that she's entitled to anything she wants. And this is a message to her that money won't get u a place in heaven no matter how much money she has.

[@maxmaidiac2237]

SORRY BUT I DISAGREE COMPLETELY. PLEASE TRY TO LOOK AT MY REASONS? THE END OF THE SONG MAKES IT CLEAR TO ME. A LADY THAT SHINES WHITE LIGHT AND WANTS TO SHOW HOW EVERYTHING TURNS TO GOLD. SOME PEOPLE BELIEVE THAT EVERYTHING IS GOD. EVERYTHING IS "GOLD". ALCHEMISTS WERE TRYING TO TURN LEAD TO GOLD BUT ALSO TO TURN COMMON PEOPLE INTO "ENLIGHTENED" PEOPLE. THE WORD "BUYING" CAN HAVE 2 MEANINGS. IN THE SAME WAY AS "PAYING" DOESN'T HAVE TO MEAN WITH MONEY. CAN YOU PAY FOR YOUR SINS WITH SUFFERING? CAN YOU BUY THE STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN WITH SACRIFICE AND LOVE? PLEASE CONSIDER THAT GOD GAVE HIS SON SO PEOPLE CAN BE SAVED? NOW CONSIDER THAT THE VIRGIN MARY GAVE HER SON TO SAVE PEOPLE? SHE "BOUGHT" THE STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN WITH HER LOVE? WAS IT JOSEPH AND MARY THAT TAUGHT JESUS ABOUT HUMAN LOVE? IMHO, SHE SHINES WHITE LIGHT AND EVERYTHING TURNS TO GOLD.

[@darrinwheeler9535]

You nailed it very few people know that about that song

[@stetomlinson3146]

Gosh! Did you have to analyse deeply the opening five lines to get that? 😂😂😂

[@russell-gt1dy]

I don't think so. What 'glitters' is happiness. What makes happiness is virtue and goodness. That is the currency to 'buy' the stairway

[@EdA1]

Welcome to the top of the mountain!... I dont care how overplayed it is, its still the best song of all time.... perfection in every way!!!... Now hold on to your pants because Zeppelin was once of the most creative and multi faceted bands of all time... from light to heavy and everything else inbetween!!! More TK 😊

[@vinniedixon1140]

I'd put Queen at the top for being the most creative band. They did everything you can think of.

[@kevinlese633]

No side by side Freebird is better

[@EdA1]

@@vinniedixon1140 For many years queen was my second favorite band after Zeppelin. Very creative and very diverse, but in my opinion, no more than Zeppelin. Both of those bands as well as the Beatles evolved extremely quickly and had a wide range of musical styles and for that reason are three of the greatest and most creative bands of all time.

[@davidchamberlain5425]

​@@kevinlese633No.no.no..UK .have had supergroups and magical bands who are Top ..US has Single singers who are Top..

[@jonathanlocke6404]

I think you have the feel of this song...Ultimately, you realize that you can't quite adequately comprehend it, but it's beautiful, it's comforting, and you know it's somehow important...

[@johnnielson4341]

Heart did a cover of this at the Kennedy Center with John Bonham's song on the drums and Page, Plant and Jones in the audience and those 3 remaining band members cheered and gave Heart a standing ovation. You should watch that.

[@James_Russell]

A song that never gets old. Just never walk in to a guitar shop and play "Stairway to Heaven" 🤣 I had a Stairway to Heaven fabric poster/flag hanging in my bedroom as a teenager and this is one of the first songs my Dad taught me to play on guitar. Definitely one of the bands in my earlier years that I followed heavily. Thanks for posting!

[@aussiebloke609]

This song is the ultimate slow burn. It starts so gently and builds so gradually, you don't notice it at first. And later, when you think it's built as far as it can, it keeps finding a new level.

[@8DecadesLife]

Robert said the song is about a woman who has chosen the road to become as wealthy as possible & thinjs she can buy her way to Heaven. But as he sings "there's two paths that you can go by, but in the long run, there's still time to change the road you're on"

[@anthonywright460]

Songs like this can't be interrupted. React afterwards, just enjoy the song in its entirety and immerse yourself in the joy of the song. Interrupting takes away from enjoying the gradual build up of the eventual climax. An absolute masterpiece.

[@anthonydhan]

I suspect that copyright law doesn’t permit that. I noticed that periodic interruptions are universal among all these reaction videos. Fair Use doctrine says that you can show copyrighted work so long as you are adding your own creative value as comments, analysis, etc. KZbin will take down videos that are flagged as in violation of copyright. Unfortunately that is the way things work, but I suppose the alternative is worse with scammers stealing work of others to make a buck.

[@JeterSwisherFan88]

It’s incredible and DEFINITELY worth all the hype.

[@j.kevvideoproductions.6463]

One of the keys to the "building of the song" as you kept mentioning is that the tempo increases throughout the song. This is incredibly unusual for most popular music and was the key to the power of this song. I've seen Jimmy Page describe this and how it was intentional when he wrote it. What is more incredible is that Robert wrote the lyrics in about half an hour and threw in bits and pieces of Tolkien references which were common in his lyrics in the early 70's. Good reaction. It was thoughtful and not just OMG! which gets so old. Nice to know you really listened.

[@Indo1030]

I’ll never forget way back when how cool it was when I first heard Plant singing about how “Gollum, the evil one, crept up and slipped away with her-er…”!! Or “‘Twas in the darkest depths of Mordor, I met a girl so fair…”

[@GerryBaczkowski]

One guitarist, one drummer and one on the keyboard, and Robert of course, incredible.

[@vernhoke7730]

Definitely do a live version! I recommend the one from Madison Square Garden in 1973. I go back 50 years with this song. Bought Zeppelin IV back in high school in '73. Oh, that's a recorder in the beginning. Live John Paul Jones would play the mellotron, later it would be a synthesizer, to get some of the orchestral parts. Might I also suggest Heart covering this song at the Kennedy Center Honors for Led Zeppelin.

[@Langsvardet]

+1 on live version, and Heart tribute. ❤

[@hardboiledharry4061]

Me too, I was 13 when this came out, a great time to be alive, and young, we had this and Pink Floyd, The Who, Queen, Bad Company, BTO, Rod Stewart, Elton John, The Moody Blues and many others, the preferred method of listening of course was to pass the wine and/or beer with a good cheap joint in a semi dark basement, for about $20 you could get 6 or 7 people wasted, it was glorious.

[@juliemanarin4127]

1973!!!

[@dunhill1]

If you're a true fan, you'll realize that Heart completely omitted an entire verse. Chopping up Stairway is a sin. Unacceptable.

[@vernhoke7730]

@@dunhill1 as I understand it Robert Plant told Ann Wilson he truly enjoyed it afterwards. If it's okay for the guy who wrote it, it's okay with me.

[@princeofpcos9804]

GOAT band. Best catalogue on the planet

[@zmadscientist]

great review! Love hearing folks First time reaction - still hard to believe for me that so many folks have not been exposed to this song - I practically grew up with it thru HS and college

[@melissawittman]

One the GREATEST songs of all time. The instruments you were referring to were flutes. I was in high school in the late 70's and I had a Literature teacher that taught this song as poetry for meaning. Needless to say, we LOVED that teacher!

[@arphod]

They're wooden recorders.

[@ronniel879]

This song was the most requested song in rock radio history !!!

[@joebartone606]

“…and it can’t build anymore…” right before Page and Bonham are about to blow their brains out.

[@ScottMorris7385]

Nice example of different life experiences watching you discover this for the first time.for those of us that have known this for many years it blows us away that everyone doesn't just "know" the song.

[@Tommysimonsen]

A great cover of this song, played Infront of the band Heart - Stairway to Heaven Led Zeppelin - Kennedy Center Honors HD If you want to know Heart before watching this, Heart Barracuda, is a 70`s hit of theirs.

[@barsandbarbells2022]

Okay, great thank you! We know nothing about them so jumping into the cover performance of LZ doesn't seem like a prudent approach!

[@Tommysimonsen]

@@barsandbarbells2022 It`s from the show where LZ entered Hall Of Fame, with the late Drummers son on Drums. It`s sort of a tribute more then a cover.

[@michaelbaziotis8287]

The Stones, The Who the Beatles, and AC/DC are all rock gods and deserve their flowers, but the crown belongs to Led Zeppelin! For my money, the greatest rock band to ever plug in an electric guitar!

[@coolbreeze5741]

Led zeppelin pink Floyd rush Beatles rolling stones acdc top 6 followed after u can throw in who queen Metallica iron maiden Van Halen Fleetwood Mac scorpions Journey foreigner bad company the Doors greatfull dead

[@waynedome148]

They where called rock gods so that says something.

[@amandaskinner6125]

Deep Purple and Black Sabbath

[@CellerKind]

Queen and Eagles are up there too

[@JeanYvesHemlin]

I am usually not too excited about other singers taking such masterpiece but HEART tribute to LED ZEPPELIN is taking it to a unique level.

[@420johnas]

You need to see the live version at Madison Square Garden in 1973 which is the year I saw them which was the very first live concert I ever went to, and I sat 7 rows center stage I was 18 years old.. common sense lol tells me I was cool at 12 when this band came out and I fell in love with them

[@michaelasay8587]

420...u were not there! You were 420in it? Hahaha 🤣

[@GaBoyInKy]

This is one of those songs it matters not what some think because history is already written.

[@oliver6749]

Live version is Awesome! They are even better live especially 1973 Madison Square Gardens...Loving your channel now that you are adding Zeppelin 🙂

[@mthomasy]

"I feel like there's another layer coming." Oh my...😂

[@jimwebb9328]

High school dance, early 70s, this song comes on: oh great, slow dance? Fast dance? What do I do?

[@kenslater7354]

The most requested song on American radio EVER!!!

[@danielschaeffer1294]

Those lush, shimmering chords on the 12-string are the most beautiful sounds Jimmy Page ever got from a guitar. Now turn the record over and go for “When the Levee Breaks.” An old blues from the 30s, also played on the 12-string. It’s the darkest, angriest sound Page ever got from a guitar.

[@donaldsmith283]

This is definitely one of my favorites.. Thank you I'll keep watching.😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@alanmcclure9546]

The Hype this last couple generations have put on things is something i do not know about, As far as the song, its passing over 45 years of timeless wonderlust of the eardrums is enough to say. It Stands the Test of Time. Loved your Reaction!!! Namaste

[@MrBedZeppelin]

You two are growing on me. Great chit chat rewiew, seriously one of the better analysis/review. Great Job Sam and Phil!

[@garylagstrom3864]

Check out HEART on LED ZEPPELIN’S KENNEDY HONORS with son Jason Bonham on drums! It will make you cry! Especially when you see Page, Plant, and Jones reactions!

[@ianbutler8776]

When I first heard thin the 70's I was a boy and it made me cry, still making me cry now!

[@stephenkittle6586]

I Remember the DAY this album came out!! I DIDN'T STOP PLAYING IT for MONTHS!! STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN , GREATEST ROCK + ROLL SONG EVER for ME❤❤❤😁🤯🎸🔥🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐!

[@dunhill1]

That would be 71 or 72. That album IV had no title or writing on it. Word is they did that because many music critics crapped on their previous album LZ III.

[@MichaelRivera-ns2dd]

The greatest rock band of all time! Your journey is only beginning.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

An Incredible Mythological Journey For Your Ears,, Mind & Senses,, Led Zeppelin "No Quarter" (Studio Version First)

[@spanieaj]

I have 3 kids in their 20's. I made sure I exposed them to this era of rock music. It is the music of my childhood.

[@terryodell9803]

The live version from MSG 1973 is even better, the guitar solo is mind blowing 🎶

[@JoeandAngie]

Indeed

[@EdA1]

You know I was at that show at MSG 1973 and its the iconic live performance... but come on, the studio version is pure perfection in every way and MUST be heard first by a new listener always!... Jimmy's solo is likely the best guitar solo ever recorded and Robert's vocals from two years earlier when he still had all his range are off the chain amazing... in my humble opinion of course!

[@michaelasay8587]

​@@EdA1 you were not!!!

[@Dan-zq5wt]

@@EdA1 I agree with you. This is one of the few songs in the Zep catalogue that they couldn’t improve live. The production of this song, and all of its brilliant instrumental subtlety, Page’s famous solo, and Plant’s best recorded vocal, couldn’t be duplicated. I always thought Page’s live version of the solo sounded more noodling than his usual live play in the early 70s. Fun fact: the 6 string neck of Jimmy’s SG doubleneck that he used live didn’t have a cutaway on the top notes so he couldn’t do that famous last repeated figure in the solo live! It just never sounded quite as good. But still awesome!

[@EdA1]

@@Dan-zq5wt agreed! I figured I might get murdered by someone if I agree that his live solo has great moments but there is quite a bit of noodling going on. But hey, that was Jimmy live and he had every right to go off to another world, and just do his thing… and yeah he couldn’t hit that last high note, not because of the cutaway, but because the doubleneck has 20 frets and the telecaster that he used in the studio has 21… I saw them first time June 14, 1972 and then the second time July 29, 1973 at the Garden. I feel they did hit their creative peak from 72 to 73. But my favorite era for Zeppelin both in the studio and live was 70 to 71. the power in there playing, the fluidity and tone of Jimmys playing and the incredible vocals of Plant can’t be topped. And the fourth album was created and recorded at that time and is an absolute masterpiece!

[@ClearTheRubble7]

When I got my first job in high school in the mid-'70's (as a restaurant dishwasher), I took one of my first paychecks and splurged on my first four rock albums: the "White Album" by the Beatles, Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon, Black Sabbath's Paranoid and Led Zeppelin IV, which has this song on it. In other words, I was a typical, long-haired "dazed and confused" 1970's kid. I'm a dazed and confused 64 y.o. now, but I still love this song, despite the fact that it was played 8 million times on FM radio throughout my teenage years. Thanks for reacting to it! 🤠Always makes me nostalgic...

[@DJDOGG31]

A couple of things to mention. Years ago there was a Kennedy Awards Honor show to pay tribute to people and Led Zeppelin was honored on that show with different musicians paying tribute by covering their songs live on stage. To set the scene the surviving members of the band, Robert Plant (singer), John Paul Jones (bass/keyboards etc) and Jimmy Page (guitar) were in the balcony watching the tribute. Also sitting next to Page was David Letterman who was also being honored in this show. You need to watch the video of Ann and Nancy Wilson from the rock group Heart covering Stairway to Heaven…you mentioned the great guitar solo in this song. Imagine trying to play that solo with the iconic Jimmy Page watching you. LOL I wont give anything else away but that video is definitely worth a reaction.

[@teresakoslosky3053]

To hear it for the first time is so amazing so you have to listen to it again!!

[@stanleynykaza9042]

Yes Ditto:Definitely do a live version! I recommend the one from Madison Square Garden in 1973. A MUST

[@1865Cowboy]

How could you have never heard "Stairway to Heaven?" That still blows my mind.

[@sharhune2735]

LZ had so many wonderful songs. When the Levee Breaks, Misty Mountain Hop, Kashmir, Houses of the Holy, The Rover, In My Time of Dying. You could find gems in all their records. When John Bonham passed away the group decide to disband, as the foundation that the drummer gave to the group just wasn't there and they knew a replacement wouldn't work. Though only active for 12 to 13 years, they made a lasting impression.

[@dunhill1]

Just go thru all the albums in chronological order and react to each and every song. LZ doesn't have any bad songs.

[@petewhitmore6520]

Led Zeppelin is the greatest band that has been, they are all master's in their field. (Local band)

[@smg85051]

Thank you for a refreshingly mature analysis and reaction to this legendary group and their iconic song that will last through the ages with all the other songs that can never be bettered. 👍😎

[@barsandbarbells2022]

Our pleasure!

[@John-s7s8s]

Actually, the song to me is much like a stairway. It keeps climbing, then the band finally gets there.

[@thewizard6077]

What a great, well articulated reaction!! You two are fantastic! And so awesome that you guys reacted to the studio track!!!! I wish more reactors did that!! Please do the song "Since I've Been Loving You" off of the album Led Zeppelin III, and again, like this one, please react to the studio track. Peace

[@barsandbarbells2022]

Thank you! We appreciate that! We're trying to listen to it as everyone else would have the first time!

[@thewizard6077]

@@barsandbarbells2022 Wow! That's what I've been saying for the longest time, but a lot of people want to push reactors immediately into live versions. That's awesome that you guys figured out on your own how to do it right! Much Love!!!

[@murilogoulart4935]

Sublime, hypnotic, mesmerising LED ZEPPELIN, best band EVER. Greetings from Danmark 🤜🇩🇰🤛

[@interstellardave]

I get chills every time as we hit the outro section. The line “when all are one and one is all” is so profound! There are so many things in the world that show us the Truth of that, but we are nonetheless blind to the implications of it. Reticent to live the Truth of it. If everyone held that concept in their hearts and minds daily we would be so much better off as a species! I think the writing of this song was inspired by the divinity present in all of us, though the band may say otherwise. That’s probably what inspiration is, at it’s core, anyway.

[@mikechiarelli6895]

Perhaps the best rock song of all time / iconic and masterful! Zeppelin 4 album is a masterpiece from beginning to end. I’m blessed to have grown up during the best era of rock music!

[@ctmdevilcs322]

You should definitely watch Stairway to Heaven Led Zeppelin - Kennedy Center Honors live preformence. Its a tribute to Led Zeppelin with them attending the audience. Although obviously preformed not by them but it's done so amazingly well and honestly one of the most powerful live performances you can watch for this masterpiece of a song.

[@labpedro]

Quite simply one of the greatest rock songs ever made, a quintessential example of old school rock that is still better than most songs made today. The fact that we are still listening to, and enjoying tracks from 50 and 60 years ago, and being blown away by the, again and again, shows the quality of rock from that era (The Animals, AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Queen, The Rolling Stones...the list is endless). I was born in 67, so grew up with a lot of rock music, and I am honestly jealous of people who are only just hearing these songs now. I wish I could unhear these tracks, just so I could hear them again for the first time.

[@peteanderson9577]

There is a reason I am 66 and still listening to this song.

[@jvyoung1258]

I too am 66 and still listening

[@lambo2655]

@@jvyoung1258 I'm 59 but I'll be listening to this classic amongst others as long as I draw breath 😊

[@jnich17]

A Rock Classic!

[@billtaylor3382]

You will enjoy Zepp, They have so many different songs and styles, When Jimmy Page formed the band he found out that the other 3 members loved the American Blues as much as he did going back to the 1920's and the rest is history! 😀

[@elsievickie]

Heart..does a Fantastic Performance of Stairway to Heaven at the Kennedy Center Honors...Led Zeppelin is there,, Best Cover Ever....All Members of Led Zeppelin are there except drummer who passed...But his son playes drums in performance, touching moment.

[@MrJeddYoung]

I liked your reaction - and let me add something to your thoughts on this song: most modern songs follow a simple format - you have the first stanza, usually followed by a short lull, then the 2nd stanza, then the first chorus, then a 3rd stanza and then you repeat the chorus. At that point, most songs will just repeat the chorus several times before ending. What makes this song amazing is that there is no chorus. Rather the song follows the traditional 3 Act structure of storytelling. Remember - Western literature embraces Aristotle's 3 Act play structure: Act 1: The Introduction; Act 2 Conflict; Act 3 Resolution. This song is so beautiful because it flows like a play. In Act 1 you have only vocals and simple guitar as we learn about the empty materialism of our flawed protagonist, in Act 2 the drums are introduced as we are told that empty materialism can never give us fulfillment and that there is so much beauty in the natural world outside the realm of man's wealth; and here's my interpretation - in Act 3 our protagonist fails to learn life's lessons as she insulates herself at her final moments of life with her wealth, believing that her wealth can give her eternal happiness. She is wrong but she will never learn nor change her ways. This song is a tragedy. It reads like a Greek tragedy. Brilliant lyrics, music and structure - all combined. That's why this song is often thought of as the greatest rock song every. That's my 2 cents. I'm glad you reacted to it and thanks for sharing. I enjoyed it.

[@DoriR777-l5o]

Old comment but i just want to say thank you for this interpretation. It is brilliant.

[@pudermcgavin4462]

Both of you look older than I am and the fact you have never heard it blows my 42yr old mind!

[@LiLiJo]

I can’t believe I’m old enough to say “back in the day” but the extra sound came from a keyboard. It was a great instrument to add layers to a song. The only cover of this song that comes close to the original is Hearts tribute to Zeppelin at the Kennedy Center Honors. They had a full orchestra +.

[@brettg274]

Led Zeppelin- “Since I’ve Been Loving You”

[@TheNewRevolution]

As a guitar player, I can tell you the guitar solo in this song is the greatest guitar solo of all time. Not because of anything other than the way it speaks to you. There are a ton of solos that are fun to play but there are some that can reach down and speak to you in a way that others can't. David Gilmore's solo in Time is another one. Page just hits all tge right notes in this one and says something with the guitar that the song could never say with words. It is that good. The next time you listen to the song you'll know it's coming and every time after that you'll know it's coming. It's a payoff for the listener every time. It never gets old.

[@davidterhune8277]

"That guitar solo was sick" Sick indeed. Very perceptive!

[@davidstenton4365]

*Phil and Sam* 1000% you MUST do the live version.! *Specifically* from MSG 1973.! MSG being Madison Square Garden.!!! Oh and I left you a gem comment on your Metallica Creeping Death reaction yesterday...! Have a significant day U 2.....

[@hartspot009]

The lyrics are referring to a woman who is materialistic and searches for happiness through external vices

[@nthdegree1269]

It moves from her to him to all of us..her fight is our fight.

[@PeterDay81]

Stairway to Heaven (Madison Square Garden 1973) - KZbin This is just class.All the best from England and stay safe both.

[@MDBowron]

I memorised this song about twenty years ago that I can play it in my head, no iPod or phone required, and I've taught myself how to play it on keyboard/piano.

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

YES…you MUST do live….MSG ‘73 is the one to watch. You will begin to see their incredible charisma live. Few have ever matched them for stage presence and sheer swag.

[@jasongoweser5152]

Jimmy Page, the guitarist, was a prominent session musician before forming Led Zeppelin. He is the lead gutars, composer and producer of all LZ albums. But yet he gave rooms to bandmates grew and expanded in some songs. Now Robert Plant has wonderful solo careers.

[@morbiouslenoir]

You've never heard "Stairway ?" Ever been outside? This band was a monster for decades.

[@roberta7727]

Just saying back in the day always live. It was so much better.🎉 Not always the sound. But the experience was so awesome.❤ Thank you so much for jamming. Led Zeppelin 🎉get the Led out!!🎉 YES😊 Love you guys keep on rocking.❤

[@tinagilbert8902]

LIVE AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN 1973.... please!🤗 It's a must on a Zeppelin journey, it will give you much better insight into who they were and what the boys of Zeppelin were capable of creating together. They were nothing but pure magic together!!!😊 Great reaction!!!❤❤❤

[@davidmesser5033]

That's why when John passed away, the band stopped making new music. The members of LZ were born to play together and inspire multiple generations to learn how to play the electric guitar. Those of us who grew up in the late 60s, 70s, and early 80s were all blessed to enjoy some of the best music ever. Pop music today for anyone in that age group doesn't have the soul our music had. Our music spoke to us in ways no one, that didn't live through those times, can ever understand. We don't like or necessarily enjoy today's pop music because it's teen bopper bubble gum pointless music. That's only my opinion. My children would completely disagree with me. I found out that most of their age group really enjoy the music we grew up with if they take the time to listen to it.

[@steveacfield6131]

The absolute masterpieces... This song, Bohemian Rhapsody, November Rain, If I can Dream (Elvis Presley the white suit version), Nothing Else Matters, Always, Private Investigations, Hurt (which you reviewed) Most of Pink Floyd, ELO, some songs will last forever. Thank you so much for your reviews.