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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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? 🤘🎸🎵

[@rudymikula7129]

You are right about Riff #5. It is a monster riff that sounds great and is fun to play.

[@saintbrando]

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

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you so much!!

[@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

[@onardico]

The Rover, badass riff and beautiful solo

[@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.

[@mercster]

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

[@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.

[@paulfox8677]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@pizzaboynizza1]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@barrywarren4221]

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

[@dadgad]

The WLL riff appeared in Knewborth 1979

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Yes. I now know!!

[@brandonwootton5575]

You did those riffs justice, spot on tone

[@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!

[@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!!

[@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.

[@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 . 😊. 🫶✌️♾️

[@leo3521]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@gavm2617]

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

[@MrVincenzo666]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@TomMarvan]

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

[@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!!

[@darrylbutt2570]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@Richierampage]

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

[@richardbecton6879]

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

[@keithmartin1067]

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

[@Fatstrat1079]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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 .

[@stevec5462]

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

[@CARBON10]

Love the enjoyment you get Carl

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you!

[@stephencollins4480]

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

[@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!

[@jperryfan]

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

[@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!

[@jeffdubuque3755]

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

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you neighbor!

[@5150show]

Carl , you are a ⭐️..thank you

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you!

[@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.

[@MVos-md3rp]

Great presentation and infectious smile!

[@stevenjones6780]

Always love the stuff from 'Physical'. Your signature "economy and leverage" left hand combined with Page's 'painterly' quality makes for an always interesting and lethal affect.

[@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!!

[@connorberlin26]

You should go over dazed and confused live 73 from msg. Would love to break down the sections in the live version or any version at that matter.

[@psych0CS2]

0:43 the power chord riff was what they played before switching to black dog when they played live in 1972.

[@user-ie9gk2gd1h]

So cool listening how you playing the riffs

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@mathhiram12]

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

[@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!

[@melodieh3138]

I’m becoming quite the Zepphead, but I also really like their lesser known songs-I’ve actually never even listened to Stairway past the intro! I appreciate videos like this that give their underrated songs some recognition. Cheers! Your passion for music certainly shows in your playing! 🎸

[@darrinmarchand2092]

Your missing out then, Stairway progresses. It gets harder and faster. Listen to the studio version, then live from The Song Remains the Same. The band was just awesome.

[@jakewaldman6243]

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

[@davidjohnson3784]

I was listening to In Through the Outdoor this morning, and I really picked up on how subtly Page plays on a lot of the songs. Little fills, great rhythm lines.

[@lanatrzczka]

The nylon guitar solo on All My Love is one of those treasures.

[@davidjohnson3784]

@@lanatrzczka The rhythm riff in that song also reminds me of Metallica in a way, or at least that form of metal music. I hear it and, even though it is a slow/love song/tribute to Plant's passed away son, I start moving my head up and down as if I am playing a power riff on high gain.

[@davidmarinelli1009]

I used to have that Atlantic Records 40th Anniversary show on a VHS tape...recorded it when it aired. Loved Zeppelin's performance and Jason Bonham's performance with his own band.

[@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!

[@rgflemboskibrain5251]

You ROCK my brother! Thanks for posting Zeppelin tunes.

[@rgflemboskibrain5251]

And I can dig the " Chinky Chunk"

[@neversobad]

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

[@damiantedrow3218]

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

[@brunopaolucci6054]

More great stuff Carl! 👍

[@Sean_Farmer]

Great stuff, Carl. I hope you do a whole video on 'Tea For One' someday.

[@dbclassic8733]

Nice job on the mid section of In my time of dying... You match Jimmy's swing so well, could you watch you all day brother.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

That’s so kind! Thank you!

[@TB2798]

you should take a closer look at All My Love...I love that song in general, but those fills that jimmy is doing are just so great!

[@terryodell9803]

Riff number 7 (whole lotta love) was done at Knebworth 79 but in the middle of song. By the way I was at both Knebworth shows, its only about 12 miles away from my home Town of Luton.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

So cool! And I’ve come to learn about the riffs origins…

[@On_The_Farm]

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

[@carl-gustafdentredje2192]

My favorite fairly unknown riffs are the intro riff of walter's walk and the "riff" just before the solo on the live tsrts version of No Quarter.

[@ivanhecimovic8397]

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

[@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

[@Cigar65]

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

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you!!!

[@swhoover1]

Great stuff 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!

[@Eustace.h.plimsoll6625]

Great video as always.

[@vinq8621]

Listening to the riff from In My Time of Dying, you can really hear where Jack White took influence with his slide playing

[@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!!

[@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!

[@jeremycagle19]

Outstanding and Thank you!💯 I enjoy your channel.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you!

[@MrJhbart001]

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

[@Zoso5150]

Riff 7 is also played live at knebworth 1979 whole Lotta love

[@saint.vitus.7775]

The outro riff from "Out On the Tiles". Killer! Maybe you did that in another vid?

[@vonbleak101]

The secret riff thing you played is actually a section of a improv jam they did during Whole Lotta Love live in Kebworth in 79... There is alot more to the riff/jam and that part you played from the 88 version is only the intro part of the jam... Planty described the original version as "...The night that Whole Lotta Love became funky..." Or something to that effect at least... You can see it as part of the Kebworth 79 section of the Led Zeppelin DVD that came out a while ago... If you are unfamiliar with it check it out its prob the coolest version of Whole Lotta Love around... Rock on!...

[@douglasalexander4348]

Carl, there was a Jools Holland later episode with Page and Plant playing the Wanton song, 1998 about the best version I’ve heard if you can find it..Some great video’s Carl !

[@joet_swbo101]

so happy that you covered The Wanton Song. I love playing that one. that middle section can get a bit tricky the first time you try it.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

It’s a crushingly great track!