Going to California (Led Zeppelin) Acoustic Cover

My interpretation of Going to California by Led Zeppelin. I do not own the song. Enjoy!
www.christopherjamesmusic.com

[@arthurbristol1611]

I like the thinking behind this, waking up in the morning, "What should I do today? Well, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones aren't here, so maybe I should sit down in front of a camera and play all their parts at the same time." Excellent thought, in the right hands.👍😎🙋

[@AugeredInn]

This is one of those rare and exceptional times when the song, the voice, and the instrument have meshed together in near perfect harmonious frequencies. It is pure pleasure to watch and listen to this fantastic version of Going to California.

[@simonhall4277]

Fantastic version of the song. Thanks

[@karenladyape3077]

I love song, great rendition!❤

[@craigpatterson8551]

Well done! Beautiful!

[@bobdagosta9515]

I was in high school when LZ released this, and learned how to play it then. Been watching covers of this for a long time. This is the best I’ve heard. This guy is the real deal.

[@kevincosgrove948]

Its perfect. And his

[@vazquezluis81]

Best cover of going to California

[@DanB-nz2un]

Hard to stop replaying this! Wow! What a wonderful combination of voice and guitar.

[@JERRYF16]

Yeah, I’m listening in 2020. I find this master piece absolutely fantastic. Excellent job my friend. ✨👍

[@kevincosgrove948]

Jerry Sheldon The vibe is serene. Really is a unreal performance.

[@trevortumminia5237]

Same here Jerry Sheldon!!! Great, kind comment ❤️

[@lysalf]

2023 here.. and I will be back in 2024 😅

[@benjaminhogue4125]

Well done. Made my sunday.

[@toddgreen3435]

Excellent cover. Impressive travis picking.

[@wademicah4052]

4 months in a row today. I start all my days with this, it's the intro. Smooth af

[@seachestkey]

Christopher, your own voicings and interpretations made this experience interesting and an unexpected joy for all. Thanks for all your hard work.

[@AriMalatesta]

And two years later, coming back. This is beautiful. Thank you.

[@randalskinner1194]

I listen to this cover everyday on my headphones in my line up of favorites…….and it never gets old!! He’s that good! Thank you, Christopher, your an amazing artist and I tip my hat to you,sir.🎩🎸🎧🤙🏽

[@dankenkel2329]

I’d like to hear the rest of your playlist.

[@A_A_K_123]

Thank you Christopher. You may not own the song, but you **owned** it. One of the best covers I have ever heard.

[@Skrelnick222]

This guy can play anything, perfectly. So good!

[@joesheeran2122]

Fantastic, really excellent all the way around.

[@adamporter8574]

How in the world have I not seen this till now. Fantastic.

[@filmusikchannel7596]

Awesome

[@Ravco99]

Stunning cover even in 2022. Great job !!

[@professordeb]

Just coming across this nine years on. What a lovely cover!

[@nowhereman1371]

Yes indeed it is. Came across it just now myself. A mere two hours after you. Don't know why I decided to explore covers of this most excellent song at the moment, but I'm so glad I did, or I might have missed THIS one forever!

[@sparkster65]

Bravissimo!!!!!!!!!

[@jochem420]

Brilliant arrangement

[@nowhereman1371]

Came across this particular cover just now. Don't know why I decided to explore covers of this most excellent song at the moment, but I'm so glad I did, or I might have missed THIS one forever! A very well crafted and performed rendition sir!

[@johncox7627]

Your playing, your tone, your voice, all great. Well done Sir.

[@lallare99]

Going in thinking it was a guitar only cover of one of my favorite songs. Blown away, great job man!

[@ElroyJetzberg]

this should have thousands of views I've been playing for 35 yrs this was very well done nice job you have talent my friend

[@tonitonlos]

WTF - sooooo cool - looks so easy but... nice playing - nice voice - good performance

[@jamesjam65]

absolutely beautiful performance Chris. Thanks for sharing this!

[@thelastrebelshow1627]

With You Tube videos you never know what you may get. You are one of the rare true talents that do exist on You Tube and it’s truly a pleasure to have come across your videos to enjoy and learn from being a guitar player myself. Thank you. 🤘🔥🤘

[@faz1991]

best cover of this song ever - hands down

[@Wanderingsomewhere145]

Dude, where did you go? Just found this piece and would love for you to come out from you hibernation! ❤️🎸🙏🏻

[@jz4901]

Excellent, excellent work. Thank you for posting. I'd thought this was unplayable as a solo piece, but yours captures the spirit nicely. Taking inspiration from you. Cheers and thanks!

[@davidhenderson1412]

I have finally started to learn this piece of music legend and came across your interpretation of it. Beautiful! A wonderful uplifting gift to the ears that has given me, thank you.

[@just1mansopinion]

That, my friend, was exquisite and pure perfection. Cheers\=/\=/

[@tonystevenson7967]

Beauty Song and Excellent Voice Brother!!!

[@danschroeder2522]

Outstanding!!... and makes me want to work this version out...great work!!

[@0ViciousV0]

I got chills... Amazing rendition!💯

[@matthewholme297]

This is an absolute mind blowing performance of a great song sent chills down my spine you are brilliant

[@dieselman7453]

Very good my man cheers from Ireland I like the way u improvised and made it your own 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🎸🎸🎸

[@jajs283]

Wow! Just stunning

[@MrFonseca75]

The best cover ever...made it your own

[@nicolamurru6972]

Fantastico 👍🏻master sound... 😀

[@STEFRICH60500P]

Bravo ! You are in my phone now, and i listen to you quiet everyday 🎉😊

[@carlocella8827]

Bravo from Italy!👏👏👏

[@furo21]

I love 😍 this performance really nice I have no word

[@larsaspenstrom6950]

Very very good i love it good playing and singing.this song is my one favorit zeppelin,s song,s.🎶🍻🙏👍

[@rustyO2489]

Absolute class! Very flowing style…👏👏👏

[@CUNNINGBRAD]

aah this is really good - well played Christopher

[@remydya2001]

Bravo bravo bravo!! Great cover!! Really impressive!!

[@cshartley101]

Very impressive. I was a bit sceptical when I clicked, but so glad I did. My favourite Zep song. Always loved the line "trying to find a woman that's never never been born"

[@im_Spade_]

Absolutely awesome 👍

[@louiscastellitto5884]

This is sick!!! I'm 62 years old.That's the best cover.I've ever seen in my life... I've heard bands do This song but I never seen Anybody Play it and sing it at the same time

[@ronmounts8075]

Wowwww!!!!!! Absolutely Beautiful my Freind!!!!! Just Amazingly composed and Wellllllllll Done!!!! Hope you are Chasing Musical Career Freind!!!!! You Definitely Got This!!!!!!!!!!

[@ryanm9052]

Love your playing!!...and the icing on the cake is your voice!!!

[@johnnyballinger1558]

out FRIGGN standing!!!! what a inspiration!!!!

[@paulschnyder938]

Really great cover,👏👏👍

[@moogoomoogoo5990]

So good. I keep watching it.

[@cutlass71469]

Simply brilliant sir

[@darrinpennington]

Really like the softer touch on the final line of the phrase. Brilliant

[@mike-cb1yx]

Beautiful...one of my favorite Ked Zeppelin songs

[@carltimmons3198]

This is why I love music. Capturing life as a melody. Well done sir!

[@dougellis6762]

well done Christopher that was amazing

[@ChitruShrestha]

Can't describe the beauty of this cover.... its beautiful ♥ ♥

[@78tag]

Excellent intro (I wasn't getting the sound of it because of the imagination put into it) then this bloomed into a classic arrangement. Well done my friend.

[@JustinBeckGuitar]

Absolutely Amazing

[@gwenierobinson]

Absolutely beautiful cover of one of my absolute favorite Led Zeppelin songs!!! I definitely subscribed to your channel and will post this video on my social media. I hope you keep it up and look forward to hearing more from you. ♥️

[@DavidTurner-cv6zo]

Absolutely awesome mate.

[@wxnpew]

Your gift is undeniable. Good covers of exceptional songs are blessings to those of us who strive to learn more and can acknowledge we will never achieve the skills set of so many who can. Congratulations sir. With much envy.

[@dannyjlogue]

Excellent work, inspiring thank you

[@rubencasaperaltawarthon6971]

Me gusta mucho tu versión. Excelente.

[@CaptainToast314]

Nicely done! Thanks for sharing!

[@marshallscott1022]

Hard to find anything at all wrong with this personalized version. An amazing performance in my eyes.......uh, ears actually. I was totally immersed in the raw harmonious marriage of his ringing guitar prowess and vocal dynamics. I guess the 44 closed minded “experts” are unhappy that it doesn’t sound exactly the same as Zepp’s version?

[@musicalcontessa4275]

Your version is masterfully executed and your voice is causes an emotional ripple............absolute perfection!!!!

[@sherwoodgruber9487]

Amazing. Blown away....

[@fuita227]

Mister...you got a great voice, and your picking is super impressive...enjoyed.

[@flacoral]

Wow! What a voice! And those fingers.......

[@johnjlanejr]

I almost never comment on KZbin...but that was stellar. Thank you sir!

[@chipmeister111]

I'm a huge fan of Led Zeppelin and have a big space in my heart for this particular song. You covered it beautifully with your own unique voice and guitar work. Thank you for posting this for all of us. I'm gonna check out your channel and subscribe for more.

[@darksideofthemoon9334]

Just beautiful, Brother. You nailed it!

[@TheFridgeMonsters]

Outstanding Chris - Treading on hallowed ground and you did an outstanding job. Thanks for sharing your beautiful covers.

[@WICKY.419]

Yo this guy needs more recognition for this this is heattt

[@timporter6112]

Absolutely Beautiful...

[@JeremyMuise-tv8dv]

Ive listened to alot of covers, and alot of this song. This is a masterpiece, thank you for putting this out there

[@trevortumminia5237]

Wow, I didn’t know that he was going to sing as well!! This was insanely good!! Stay safe out there, amazing job!!! 😀😀😀

[@paulgossy]

Wow I just loved that fantastic

[@alanrichtmyer2309]

Gave me Goosebumps man!, really Well done.

[@deenamoore2623]

I love your recording. Great stuff

[@clemenceaufranca3328]

Maravilhosa performance.... gostei muito

[@davedeleuil9514]

I just flat out enjoyed this! Now I'm inspired to give a try too!

[@jeremiahgutknecht5580]

This genuinely touched my heart

[@RRW276]

Good Lord, this is utterly amazing.

[@tkhalid1379]

WOW WOW WOW WOW!!!!!! INSPIRATION!!!!

[@jimmypage6142]

Beautiful! Sounded so good! Guitar vox just rich warm and brown sounding!

[@Sandro6336]

this ist the best acoustic Version of this Song i´ve ever heard. Guitar and Vocals are really great and in a very nice smooth timing. I love this Version. THX for sharing, Christopher ...rock on

[@WilliamBishop-d6r]

Great cover, love the voice.

[@thebroose]

Awesome, sir.

[@juice4047]

This should be viral. People need to appreciate how hard this song is to play let alone sing along to at the same time. Brilliant mate

[@MikaelLewisify]

It’s actually not that hard, but damn, this guy does it well.

[@jdssportscards]

Agreed! Chris is the master!

[@newtonbhatta7769]

@@MikaelLewisify do you think you can teach me how to play these chords ? I have never played guitar before.

[@MikaelLewisify]

@@newtonbhatta7769 this is maybe not the best song for a beginner to learn. Maybe start by learning some basic Travis picking. Then, if you’re feeling ambitious: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYPGdHuQeLF5qc0

[@robthefirefly]

Completely agree

[@Nonamagic]

So smooth and beautiful 🙏🌺