🎵 Led Zeppelin - Babe I'm Gonna Leave You REACTION

[@thomast8539]

When Lex is talking about the "riff", she is hearing the Chicago song 25 or 6 to 4 in her head. I hear it too. She has a very very good ear.

[@risknotdonot]

I was thinking that also

[@richardmodglin3900]

Agreed.

[@chaoticneutral3487]

💯

[@johnmcinerney1135]

How have I never heard that before?

[@pressman1788]

Chicago is the devil’s music! Anyone watch Little Nicky?

[@davecotterill-jy7ct]

She absolutely nailed that every performance is different. They are the best individually at what they do, but the chemistry they have or had was ridiculous.

[@xXHurdyGurdyManXx]

All band members said when they got together something strange would happen. They are just to damn good.

[@Cadinho93]

Man, I just love how Robert Plant is able to go from whispering to yelling in a matter of seconds. I love this band so damn much. The energy in this song is insane and you can hear the passion, they had everything to prove in this album. 53 years later and it still sounds amazing!

[@juliemanarin4127]

My absolute favorite!! Since 1970 when I first heard them and I was 10...my babysitter brought over the first album!

[@Cadinho93]

@@juliemanarin4127 You're lucky enough to grow up in that era because I wished I did. It was the best times for sure, especially for music! 😎🤘

[@tonyd1185]

It’s called singing not yelling

[@ginnydominguez5493]

@@Cadinho93 yes it was the best time. But u will have your times too?

[@normansawatzky4778]

@norman smithers no thanks

[@827dusty]

I've always said, that the early music Led Zeppelin put out in the very beginning, was their best stuff, they were raw, and gritty, and still very young and hungry to be great. 1969 and 70 were absolute gold as far as the music they produced.

[@kingspeechless1607]

I always thought so!

[@ericjensen7119]

Totally agree

[@vicprovost2561]

For me, I agree, those first 2 albums were an earthquake in modern music when they both arrived in 1969. Unreal stuff, as good as it gets.

[@ilyasayan6191]

Their first four albums were great.

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

No doubt.

[@photographerjonathan]

Nothing Like Robert Plant's voice and Led Zeppelin in there prime, no one compares.

[@mvellis3863]

"The singer, guitarist, and drummer working together..." And don't forget the incredible and essential bass work of John Paul Jones. Jones is a phenomenal musician and if you listen closely to his bass in any Zep song it will blow you away (not to mention when he plays keys and mandolin)

[@quincee3376]

Heck ya! JPJ and John Entwhistle were incredible bass players! Geddy Lee too.

[@NandR]

JPJ rocks. Watching him play Spinning in the Daffodils on BBC 1

[@Mr.Ekshin]

Lots of great bassists out there, but most of them aren't working with a drummer that's in the master class. A great drummer brings out great bass and vice versa. The two greatest rhythm sections in modern history were JPJ/Bonzo and Geddy/Neil. They were never content with just straight time signatures, and instead produced some of the most complex rhythms in musical history.

[@bothellkenmore]

Until now I never really thought about that JPJ was strumming his acoustic guitar as opposed to his more usual electric bass or on the keyboards. I know he's a multi instrumentalist but I never really ISO'd on the guitars before for some reason. Hell I wouldn't be surprised if he had to take over for Jimmy on a "bad night" and a guitar tech picked up the bass.

[@Rekeza]

​@@bothellkenmore if you isolated the bass, you can hear his bass line, it's almost entirely drowned out in the choruses and interludes. Here's a video of the isolated bass someone uploaded: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZKsiHp_a5aKnpY

[@SpaceLordof75]

It’s amazing to me how Zeppelin could take such a gentle, soft breakup song and turn into a stomp.

[@JR-rn5sh]

That riff is “on my own here we go” by green day

[@nostolthegreat]

Possibly my Favorite Zepplin tune. Yup, my Absolute Favorite Zepplin song.

[@latortugapicante719]

Lex is thinking of 25 or 6 to 4 by Chicago. Came out the same year I think but Zeppelin had the riff first.

[@Tateorsomething]

I think this came out in 69. 25 or 6 to 4 was 70 or 71

[@Valorius]

Yep

[@fishboy91]

You are correct

[@Valorius]

@@Tateorsomething I think Led Zeppelin one came out in really late 1968 didn't it?

[@jmalfatto7004]

Yep. Looks like Zeppelin recorded this in the Fall of '68, whereas Chicago recorded theirs in Summer '69.

[@bobschenkel7921]

This just in, you are going to LOVE every Led Zeppelin song you ever hear. Guaranteed.

[@bLANchy8]

There’s a few duds on their later albums. But anything 1969-1975 is mint.

[@bobschenkel7921]

@@bLANchy8 Do you mean D'yer Maker and Caroselramba? Or am I just guessing?

[@bobschenkel7921]

@@bLANchy8 Oh yeah, and Hot Dog.

[@R.senals_Arsenal]

@@bobschenkel7921 I like those 2, but Hot Dog... ugh... And I don't like the Crunge. Other than those 2, I never had a prob with any other song really. Hats off to Roy Harper, that one had to grow on me, I'll admit.

[@rapson672]

@@bobschenkel7921 WTF man ? D'yer Maker is excellent ??

[@visualtale1980]

Lex is not just beautiful but has amazing talent appreciating and understanding music.

[@nthsum5509]

"That Riff" was used by Chicago in 25 or 6 to 4 and Green Day in Brain Stew

[@alanmcclure9546]

Lex, once again you nailed it. You even got the brass with voice from 25 or six2 to4

[@jackempson3044]

Zep did it first but a lot of progressions are similar if you try.

[@pmoran7971]

One of the greatest songs of the last century and will be discovered for centuries to come!

[@OilPanWillie83]

One of the most underrated zeppelin songs imo

[@Gabriel_Moline]

This type of song is why Led is in my top three of all time. The experimental nature with the unreal talent combination way back in the day!

[@Monayla]

i am reaaaally curious: who are the other two? ^^

[@roberttaylor2058]

I am also curious. Could Pink Floyd and The Beatles be the other two?

[@stevedahlberg8680]

That's one of the most important musical observations ever, Lex, and that idea of letting the emotion carry it and mixing up your dynamics and tempo and playing off of those around you versus just somebody playing something straight off paper in a really regimented way. That's so important. But also, you were trying to figure out what that descending bass line reminded you of and you have to understand that has been extremely common forever. And everything from Jazz to rock to whatever. But the way that you did it with your voice, it sounded like you were doing the horn section to the Chicago song, 25 or 6 to 4. I can't remember if you guys have covered that one already or not. But I bet you anything that's exactly what you were thinking of! m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4akipiEaLejaKc

[@dannykent6190]

Absolutely. She mimicked the horns directly over it so no doubt. The other one that decent always reminds me of is Simple Sister by Procol Harum, though that's a slightly different breakdown and has an ascending run in between punches, but a similar feel in my brain.

[@waynekerr3598]

Even the instrumentals near the end of ‘Stairway To Heaven’ uses the same downward riff, just like Chicago’s ‘25 Or 6 To 4’ and many other rock tunes.

[@willlockler9433]

You're absolutely right Lex. They're CINEMATIC. It's more than a groove, a vibe, it's an atmosphere, a vision, a n experience.

[@richdiana3663]

Zeppelin is hard to explain but easy to love.

[@FastHatTrick]

@7:45 She is making the argument of modern versus classic music and does not even realize it. No click tracks, no digital "fixing" of rhythm or electronic drums, no auto tune. It was played emotionally and imperfectly... its why that music has soul, and most modern music does not.

[@markclaypool5414]

That descending line riff is very similar to 25 or 6 to 4 by Chicago….which came out about a year after this.

[@dannypatterson3385]

The Spanish Guitar in this is one of the best in music history. Just amazing

[@Wolf1354]

Lex is becoming so knowledgeable with music she's starting to recognize chord progressions. 25 or 6 to 4 by Chicago does use the same riff. Good job 👍🏼

[@kevinkingmaker7395]

Robert Plant and Jim Morrison were great improvisational vocalists. Both made their bands better because they had to constantly be on their toes and reacting in the moment to the vocals.

[@anonymous06329]

yes, led zeppelin use to improvise all the time in their live performances, they let the energy flow where it needed it to. True musicians who I felt loved their craft,. Their chemistry together was seamless.

[@CKGolfer]

I hear a song like this; unbelievable musicianship, great song writing, creative melody and oh man that voice! I ask myself, what happened to music?

[@R.senals_Arsenal]

It became a product instead of a service. You could expound upon the details ad infinitum, but that's what it boils down to.

[@elizabethfranco1284]

Unfortunately it went down the toilet

[@rnrmunimula3756]

I’m asking the same question. There’s a void of rock and interesting music.

[@tyhopeschannel1797]

Large corporations happened

[@BensSoZen]

More about the engineering than the creativity, except when it comes to the beats, which are higher level than they've ever been. The rest is usually plagiarism or formula.

[@2199SPUDMAN]

I love those soft, calm endings like this when they "put the song to bed", like a feather floating back and forth gently to the ground -- after rocking out of course!

[@survival7691]

I love this song! It's hard rock, a little haunting with the background vocals, and soft rock all at once. I think Lex is being reminded of Chicago's 25 or 6 to four?

[@richard_n]

John Paul Jones was the least known of the band, but was actually happy about that. When they were touring all over the world, he was the only one who could leave the hotel and enjoy the cities and countries they visited because hardly anyone knew what he looked like.

[@terrilgeorge7255]

JPJ is a musical genius in his own right

[@LordEagle]

1. Led Zeppelin 2. Pink Floyd 3. The Rolling Stones You're going deep here,,,good stuff. 💥👍 25 or 6 to 4,,,,👍😎

[@HisboiLRoi]

"Babe I'm Gonna Leave You" was written by folksinger Ann Bredon in the late 1950s. Joan Baez covered it on her 1962 live album "Joan Baez in Concert". Zeppelin based their reworking of the song on Baez's version.

[@umpdaddy1]

Yet another example, among many, of Robert Plant's vocal mastery. Amazing.

[@billkittleman9631]

BEST.SONG.EVER. The absolute PUREST plucking of guitar strings you will ever hear.

[@anonw3829]

This song is what got me addicted to LZ! 1969 Jr High...

[@stephenlackey5852]

Lex is so frenetic all the time… And I’m here for it👍

[@CK-xw5fc]

thanks for the LZ guys. From Russia with love)

[@rodb9275]

"Pour the emotions all over it". This was an epic statement. I love your perspective.

[@ginger4141]

Led Zeppelin is still my favorite band of all time.

[@edp2019]

Lex is so much fun to watch. She’s so deep with her thoughts and her smile is the best.

[@stephaniewashburn7700]

My favorite Zeppelin song 🔥🖤🔥🖤🔥

[@mikecaetano]

Sweet! "Babe I'm Gonna Leave You" -- this souped-up psychedelic blues stomp is a cover of a song first recorded by Joan Baez in 1962. She heard songwriter Anne Bredon performing the song on the radio and began performing the song herself. Jimmy Page heard her version and wow, there you have it! Led Zeppelin released their debut album in January of 1969. Chicago released "25 or 6 to 4" in June of 1970. The chord progressions in both are very similar but they are not the same.

[@ProudGatOwner]

"Emotion all over it" Best reaction line ever!

[@Shads62]

heavy metal played on acoustic guitars. Fkin awesome and a real challenge for new guitar players ;)

[@limitedmark]

Musical perfection! Period!

[@Valorius]

One of the cleanest crispiest sounding songs you will ever hear

[@bakerman10]

As usual, Lex's observations are stunning.

[@robertzimmerman3980]

Just another ZEP classic, love this song !!

[@charlesberton2581]

100% correct, Lex. Dynamics are everything with Led Zeppelin, and they do listen and play off each other. That's their trademark. Thanks, cats.

[@jasonbarlow8263]

Every song, they put all they got into each one

[@johnlopez6819]

Lex, her explanation is spot on. Excellent. Feel exactly the same way.

[@magnessskippton2509]

You want to see them dial the blues up to 11, then check out the live version of "I Can't Quit You Baby" (at the royal Albert hall). Actually, I think this version was also a recording at the same concert.

[@juliemanarin4127]

Oh yeah!!

[@geraldtaylor8047]

Was that the sound check they had on Coda album? I loved that version.

[@magnessskippton2509]

Yeah the CODA version, which is an remastered edit from the live concert (it's incorrectly listed as a rehearsal ... when you watch the uncut vid, Plant talks to the audience)

[@billakers6082]

My favorite song to play.

[@akhiles3690]

Emotion all over it. Yes Exactly! A very improvisational band.

[@johneppo4133]

That's why thier called the Mighty Zepp!!!👍👍👍👍🤟

[@Valorius]

In my opinion this is one of Led Zeppelin's best works

[@thomast8539]

Totally concur with this.

[@magneteye]

It's a great cover!

[@Valorius]

@@magneteye better than the original

[@magneteye]

@@Valorius it's pretty great!

[@Nichwar19]

@@magneteye its not great its incredible!

[@myownchannel247]

Lex is talking about the part that sounds like 25 or 6 to 4 by Chicago

[@t0dd000]

I love how they blend the vocals as a rhythm device.

[@ginnydominguez5493]

50 years later listening to them. They just knew how to arrange and produce so well. And live they just amazed me how they could keep it so together without all the technology of today. The goats

[@tomandshel]

You've probably heard marching bands playing "25 or 6 to 4", which dropped a couple of years after this, and basically took this one riff of this arrangement and blew it up into a different song with killer horn arrangements. Super popular with marching bands.

[@kima.4268]

Lex, you were humming Chicago's 25 or 6 to 4. I've heard Babe I'm Gonna Leave You at least 1000 times, but, yeah, now I kinda hear that riff from Chicago.

[@rick262]

This has always been my favorite Led Zeppelin song; I've always felt it deep down into my soul. It churns up those deep pangs of aloneness from every time I ever had to move on in life and leave good people and good times behind. I was hoping you guys might eventually get around to it.

[@genov9374]

To me, the middle riff you were talking (dah dah dah da dah done...) about sounds a lot like Chicago 25 or 6 to 4- Led Zep came out in spring 69, Chicago in 1970.

[@donniefleming9914]

Great White and Pink both do an incredible cover of this.

[@gabrielgroke543]

"I bet every single performance is different." Lex nailed it!

[@chrisbuckley1785]

Lex has an appreciation for music that is very respectable and cool. I love how you guys just go in with an open mind and ears and let it jam.

[@landonw7099]

All time favorite Zeppelin song 💯

[@carlospopovich]

When you said every performance is different, you nail it! They fed off each other in the moment to create something truly magical and thunderous and most of all unique! Truly the "hammer of the gods"

[@John-uz4et]

Know how Lex feels…after you’ve listened to so many different genres of music and emotionally connect to it, you start identifying tiny samples of familiar harmonies in EVERYTHING. Trying to remember which song it’s from is MADDENING and the answer is usually from multiple songs and soundtracks.

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

Lex- I’m pretty positive the riff bit you’re hearing is 25 or 6 to 4 by Chicago- I totally hear it in my head- And gotta say the Live video of this is great too! Them live at Madison Square Garden 1973 is the best! I went back and just commented the same for “Since I’ve been Loving you.” Must hear AND see!😝🔥

[@TheKaelleb]

One of my all-time favorite songs. One of the first I ever learned to play on guitar.

[@joescott8877]

I think I understood what Lex was getting at with ethe emotions driving the music, and i think she's brilliant for observing that about Zeppelin. I'm sure if i sat and thought about a bunch of their songs i could discover that aspect in many if not all. i would suggest the live, madison square garden version of "whole lotta love" (kinda long but awesome) and , also from that 1973 video, "Since i've been lovin' you." You gusy may have already done these. but there's improvisation there, which they were famous for in their live shows!

[@bobbyrodriguez5309]

Led Zeppelin is by far one, if not the best, rock band in this century. The amount of creativity and melody infused in their music just takes you to another planet. Thank you for the review. You've done quite a few of their songs, but I recommend listening to... "In the Light". You're welcome. :)

[@toniyoung5131]

Yes please

[@gregglass119]

You are absolutely correct. LZ never played a song the same way twice. They were all so accomplished that they could simply play off each other unlike any other band that I've ever seen.

[@sbfreedom6791]

Raw Emotion. He had to leave her but truly did not want to go!

[@eliezarsawesomechannel4917]

They're mystical. It's more than just music. It's touches your soul. I think you 2 are starting to become Led Zeppelin fans.

[@Noricavus]

This is one of my favorite, if not favorite, Led Zeppelin songs.

[@jimandnicki]

Lex..you NAILED LED ZEPPELIN!!! You guys really should dive into their live performances. Every one is different. They improvised so well in concert. Every song was an experience!!

[@robertasirgutz8800]

Such a beautiful and soulful song. Great build up.

[@ronkrupovich7152]

I remember playing and singing this song in my high school gym back in 1970 or 71. My voice echoed because the gym only had a few people in it (it was a rehearsal for a show). The memories come flooding back!

[@murrayfutterman3896]

Lex is instinctively spot on

[@joegaffey7609]

The mighty Led Zeppelin ! Great song and reaction ☘️✌️

[@tarasabin5423]

This is my all time, favorite, Led Zeppelin song, and there are many many many that I love, but this is my jam. And as I always say, when I watch your channel, I only found you 2 last week, May of 2023, you are brilliant when it comes to music, you get it and I love that you bring your husband along with you.❤❤❤❤

[@richdiana3663]

It's timeless like your beauty, Lex. 💝

[@davevail4138]

Always one of my favorite Zeppelin songs.

[@BERSERKERNA39]

4 of the greatest musicians ever.

[@mattseverson9837]

Always one of my favorite Zep tunes. Off the 1st album. Dripping in Blues/Rock, every member outstanding on this classic. So raw and emotional. I've been waiting for you guys to get to this one! Great job!

[@ckhawk00]

Finally someone reacting to my all time favorite Zeppelin song. Thus my all time favorite song :). Sadly the audio had issue with this version. This song sends me through so many emotions.

[@jetklaatu9831]

My favourite LZ song without a doubt! I'm a guitarist so this speaks to me a lot more than some of their other tracks. Playing around the A minor chord is always a soft spot for me though.

[@mikeythehat6693]

Tried for ages to learn this on guitar , after about a year and a half , I got to what I consider a close approximation . When I listen to Jimmy play it however , I realise just how far I have to go . Thanks guys for bursting my bubble .😉👍

[@AzaleaLala]

I'm so happy you guys are reacting to more Led Zeppelin. Good ear on that song Lex.

[@cjonesufc]

Led Zeppelin were known for their improvisational shows. They actually DIDN’T play songs the same way every time. It was always clear what song they were playing, but Jimmy and Robert literally improvised something and then Robert would riff off it with his voice. Or vice versa. Meanwhile, Bonham and Jones would hold down the back end with their own brand of rhythm and thunder. And they toured harder than pretty much anyone.

[@paimannamazi1128]

That part you are thinking of is called a "standard line", Chicago used it in 25 or 6 to 4. Many bands use it. Time in a bottle from Jim Croce also uses it.

[@nodaysback1]

He's all conflicted and spun up.. He knows he's gonna leave her. But, he also knows he'll never go away, even though he's got to go away! The World and Freedom are calling him out! He hears them calling his name! It gets really interesting how he starts time shifting when he somehow feels good having her back even though he never left. Yet, he still knows that she's going to make him happy every day... some day.. and they'll go walking thru the park together, every day when that day comes! But, for now, he's got to go away... Looking at the lyrics this way it just occurred to me that this is all just happening in his head. He's got all these thoughts about getting in the wind and maybe coming back if it happens that way.. And she'll be waiting to greet him and make him happy, strolling in the park without a care in the world. The way I see it, he never goes anywhere.. He stays right there and daydreams with his conflicted thoughts and desires until they turn into 'what could have been had he gone away back when it was calling him?' Poor guy! You gotta follow your Heart, my Brother! lolll

[@LesliePerez-pu5zy]

I enjoy and have watched all your reactions you guys are the best

[@srt8rocketship241]

Yes , every performance is different. This band has the best rhythm section. The also have an uncanny ESP with each other on stage. Masters of improve.

[@fredkrissman6527]

My fav song on Zepp 1, which is my fav Zepp lp... I must have played my vinyl copy a thousand times upon the lp's release, at a ripe old age of 13. This song has EVERYTHING that exemplifies Zepp, IMO. The folk, rock (classic AND psychedelic!), and blues of it all is right here.

[@steveguillermo9652]

The riff was used by Chicago in 25 or6 to 4, but used very differently...good ear lex...

[@nomaddamon100]

I lit up when I saw you were reacting to this. I know it's a cover but it's one of my fave LZ tracks. The music is epic, the vocals intertwine and soar over... Ahhh luuuv this track

[@kentk2215]

Lex is thinking of Chicago 25 or 6 to 4 for that one breakdown. Very similar.

[@eddieschiaffo1385]

Lex you are a true Rocker at Heart...I love the expressions on your face as you listen to the music...Your cool enough to have hung out with me and my friends back in the day...lol...Keep on Rocking...

[@idigthat73]

Yea not like Brad, he just has a fly buzzing round inside his head..duuuuuuh

[@lindakessler8768]

Now you know what it was like having a scratch on vinyl...did anyone else hear the skips? Anyway, regardless of skips, best band ever. 👍❤🤙

[@fewwiggle]

My guess is that someone was dropping a few bits here and there to avoid the copyright.

[@nitegoat1369]

@@fewwiggle 100%