FIRST LISTEN TO Led Zeppelin II SIDE: II *back to back surprises*

[@666tubedragon666]

beautiful

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

My beloved Richard! Your generosity is far beyond appreciated! Thank you from the bottom of my heart ♥️ You are definitely my hero!!

[@seanherskowitz665]

Hello loving your vibing with the music of my youth but I was wondering would you be open to starting a oatreon account for those who want to support your wonderful channel and also would love to see your full reaction without the edits? It be great; hope you consider it Peace ✌️

[@FUBAR1986]

Yeah I saw Zeppelin was being listen to when you were gonna react to it and then I got all I got was all this chopped up moments of the song very disappointing. You see us old folks who grew up on this music when we Watch the youth of today react to our music of our youth we were hoping that it opens the door to other use being able to hear it but you didn’t let the whole song be heard you might wanna think twice about that. Peace love and joy to you and yours

[@williamcabell142]

The GOATS! 70 and I am still infatuated with them! There will never be another. I love, and listen to many Great Artists. But come on L.Z. Are just the pinnacle of Rock&Blues! 😎👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@williamcabell142]

Bonzo played a lot with his hands in that solo! He is the GOAT!

[@lathspell87]

Ramble On... a top 5 Zeppelin song.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

A Truly Beautiful,, Soothing & Relaxing Instrumental From An Unexpected Source,, ZZ TOP "Asleep In The Desert" 🏜

[@charliemac64]

The tone of Rev Willy G's acoustic is so beautiful in that tune.

[@davidschecter5247]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and excitement with all of us!

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Thank you for keeping the spirit alive and sharing these incredible musical moments with me!!

[@theycallhimwoods]

I couldn't choose a favorite anything, my favorite food is what ever is in front of me, my favorite place to be is whereever I am, my favorite song is the one that I am listening to --- in the immortal words of Ram Dass, "BE HERE NOW!"

[@Lona_Chess]

Thank you so much for diving back into Led Zeppelin, Crystal! I loved seeing all your surprised reactions at different moments. They're my favorite band after The Beatles. As for my fave track from this album? Very difficult to say - but I'll go with "What Is And What Should Never Be." The soft/hard dynamics were a revolution for me when I first heard it, and they still are. Can't wait to hear your reaction for Zeppelin III!

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Thank you my wonderful friend!!! You have excellent choices with The Beatles + LZ as your favorites & Im in full support of that Daniel!!!

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Ohhhhh excellent pick!! I loved “What Is and Never Should Be” !!! I can’t wait either!!! I’m bursting at the seems as Owl City would say ahahah! ✨💥✨💥⚡️

[@bernardsalvatore1929]

@@CrystalMarieShannon PLEASE LOOK FOR THE LIVE VERSION OF MOBY DICK BONHAM DRUM SOLO!! IT'S INCREDIBLE!!

[@robk.6591]

This is my favorite side of any Zeppelin album ever! I think this really cemented Led Zeppelin's musical identity more than anything else (that and the Live shows I've seen on DVD). The End of Heartbreaker flows right into Livin' Livin' Maid so well. It's almost like the band is taking a pause between one long song or a medley. Ramble On is a good change of pace. It still rocks but has a stronger melody. John Bonham gets his own drum solo-song on Moby Dick! Bring It On Home reminds us how blues based the band really is. Nice way to end the album here, imo.

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Wow that was excellently and beautiful put, both by LZ & YOU!!! Spectacular way of listing out the events that took place! This is an excellent choice for a favorite LZ side! Yes the flowing from one song to the next allowed for this certain level of intrigue to take place and that drum solo really was something special! I feel fortunate to even have been able to listen to it!

[@jerrymanas671]

Another amazing video, Crystal! Not only are you a wonderful soul, but your videos are like a graduate course in classic rock music appreciation. I always find some new perspective of albums I've heard a gazillion times from your videos, like a deep dive that gives me a new appreciation for the music. I love revisiting these albums with new ears, so to speak, and love your reactions. As for Zep, my favorite Zep song overall is probably Since I've Been Loving You, and my favorite album by them is Led Zeppelin IV. This is also a great one, and my favorite song on this one is probably Ramble On. So glad you're back making videos!

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

You are the wonderful soul!!! Thank you so much for being here for me I appreciate you my friend Jerry! You made my entire week!!! I enjoy listening to this amazing music with you guys! Thank you for sharing your favorite! I have not heard Since I’ve Been Loving You yet!! I had to look up on google which album it’s at and you just made me all the more excited for the next time we visit Led Zeppelin with LZIII!!! And that’s back to back amazement because then we got your favorite album following on LZ IV!!!! Thank you for giving me so many reasons to smile that I won’t be running out of joy for a long time!!

[@jerrymanas671]

@@CrystalMarieShannonI appreciate you as well, Crystal! Looking forward to seeing what you think of those! I especially love the live version of that song on the The Song Remains the Same concert video. It's mesmerizing and bluesy! And looking forward to your Queen review! I'm a huge fan of Night at the Opera!

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

@@jerrymanas671 Thank you for letting me know about the love concert I will have to check it out!! And I am glad to hear are a fan of Queen! Sadly the next video that is coming out will not be A Night at the Opera! Or will it???? No haha! Or maybe yes!!! I don’t want to give anything away but all I can tell you is that I hope you’ll be pleasantly surprised!!

[@jerrymanas671]

@@CrystalMarieShannon haha I'm sure I'll like it either way!

[@LordEagle]

I've been listening to LZ for 45 years,,,,you breakdown the songs BETTER than anyone. 💥💥💥👍🤪

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Wowowow my wonderful friend thank you so much for uplifting me!!! 💚💚✨⚡️ You make it all worth while!!!

[@quietwoodworking]

Heartbreaker and Living Loving Maid (She's Just a Woman) were and are always played together on FM radio. The bass line in Ramble On is one of my all time favorites. I own every Led Zeppelin album and don't have a favorite. Hope you do more Zep. Crystal, I think you will be blown away when you hear the song Kashmir.

[@johnb2422]

They are always played together like this. It's the rare occasion where Zeppelin songs go into each other sorta

[@Tuning_Spork]

And then they started doing it with "We Will Rock You" and "We Are the Champions". So, naturally, on my mix tapes, I'd have "We Will Rock You" followed by "Living Loving Maid". 😄🎸

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

That’s really wonderful that the radios would play the songs together considering the transition from one to the next is so brilliantly executed!! Thank you my good buddy I am so stoked to be going on this LZ journey!!!

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

@@Tuning_Spork hahaha that’s so funny!!! a great combo even though the feel of both are quite different !

[@brovold72]

@@CrystalMarieShannon It's an unfortunate convention of the CD/streaming age that they are taken to be discreet tracks; there is less than one second separating them on the LP.

[@zooeyfromtoledo]

So glad you picked up on Jonesy's bass line in Ramble On - it carries the entire song and is one of my all-time favorite bass lines - hands down, no question!

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

YES!! This one was impossible to miss! What an incredible gift Jonesy's got!!! I have to agree with you on favorite bass lines!

[@BlueSky...]

One of my all time favorite album sides by Led Zeppelin. Ramble On is my favorite song on this.

[@PeterBuwen]

Thank you!

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Thank you my friend ☺️☺️☺️

[@Sweetish_Jeff_]

Crystal! So stoked to see you back on the Led Zeppelin train. “Heartbreaker”/“Living, Loving Woman” is my favorite track and I love the seamless segue. The classic rock of the 1970s is really distinguished by guitar riffs. It truly is a gift that musicians have and Jimmy Page has a knack for coming up with incendiary riffs. Playing guitar is really hard, but I think passion goes a long way and if you have that, you’ll be one step ahead. It’s different from piano because the physics of the instruments are different. However, I have a hunch that you will be a natural on guitar, Crystal. “Ramble On” is one of my favorites, too. Love the blend of the acoustic and electric guitars. That chorus is so catchy and a total ear worm. Plant sings like a man with his hair on fire and can go from low to high notes effortlessly. “Moby Dick”-What a whale of a song (pun intended! Ha!) Bonham is simply one of the best and 5 generations of drummers have been paying homage to him trying to replicate his sound. Personally, Ringo is my favorite drummer, but Bonham is one of the best. I really think you will love Keith Moon, too, once you get to The Who. “Bring It On Home”-Bluesy rock. It’s sorely missing from modern music, at least on the radio. I noticed that Zeppelin often likes to play songs in the same key (A and E). It could be because of Plant’s vocal range. Dunno. But what a delightful experience! 👍👍

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Yay!!!! I’m over the moon that you are as excited as I am about our LZ journey!! We are riding this thing all the way!

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

No wonder lots of the material we cover from the ‘70s area has such captivating riffs!! Gotta love ‘em! 🧡💥⚡️

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Ahhhhhh and funny you should mention The Who my bud!!!! Seems like you might have your 6th sense activated!

[@StephaneSmarties]

I agree it's really difficult to decide which side to prefer from this brilliant album! But do we really need to? They both have captivating songs. I love side 2 Ramble On with its crazy rhythm and these amazing breaks and slides and the beautiful acoustics. But I think my favorite one is on side 1 What is and What Should Never Be. I find it beautiful and it fills me with all kinds of emotions. Thank you very much for once again allowing us to visit these Goldies from the past with your expert ears and excellent taste. I am very sorry you're going through really tough times and I send you all my heartful compassion. But I hope that you will take comfort knowing how much you are appreciated here. Take care Crystal.

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Ahhh you are so right!!! there actually is no need to split hairs and choose a favorite side when they are both so powerful in their own right!

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Excellent choice for a fav song though!! And you aren’t alone someone else said the same thing so you guys must be into something my friends 💚💚💚

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Thank you for everything! 💜 Thank you for being like family to me and treating so kindly and extending your compassion my way! Love you!

[@bowtiefidenine]

Thanks 😊

[@gammaanteria]

"The smile of Mona Lisa probably never really existed--still its charm is eternal. Let us then avoid disillusioning anyone by clothing the dream with too much reality." - Claude Debussy

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

hello thank you my sweet friend 💚💚💚 and that is such a profound line from an amazing artist!

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

hey there! 💜 I hope you are having the most astonishing weekend and have had the greatest summer! I just wanted to let you know that we are back in action with new videos & reactions & more coming soon! 💜 sending lots of love your way and hoping you enjoy today’s new vid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/op-WeZyjp7aFe68si=6BoLP9fOuaBRuHIV

[@anthonykargoglou7205]

I can't wait for led zeppelin 3 its personally my favourite zepelin album

[@TheEWFX29]

Zeppelin is my favorite band. So happy you are going on the Zep journey. This album is the last of the straight blues rockers. The start to explore music and themselves here on. Enjoy the journey.

[@gs8191]

I never played Heartbreaker without Living, Loving Maid, it's impossible for me to listen to one without the other. The way Heartbreaker flows so effortlessly into Maid is a thing of sure beauty. Wish Pandora and all of the music streams would recognize this as one song because it's like Reese's Peanut Butter Cup without the chocolate or peanut butter, just one does not make a Cup...

[@emersongoss16]

The best rock album ever made.

[@johnbrocks7217]

Wow didn't expect this one so soon! Love it!

[@shemanic1]

So great to see you diving deeper into Led Zeppelin & other bands from the 60/70's, have a wonderful journey

[@gsparkman]

I very much enjoy your breakdowns of these classic albums. Not all albums have quality throughout such as this one, but there are enough from this era to keep you busy. I liked your breakdown of "The Wall," which is in my Top 5 albums of all time. Thank you. I know it's a lot of effort to produce these. I have subscribed.

[@KevinM2732]

"Ramble On" is my favourite song from 2. I'm not a big Led Zeppelin fan, but there are certain songs in there back catalogue that I love

[@freddiebarber4972]

Aha...glad you did the whole album. You know there are it seems like a kazillion reactor's out there...but you really really get into it. It is a delight watching you experiencing the music the way we did...the emotions, the surprises the joy of hearing something sooo new. (I'm kinda going backwards in catching your reactions) Led Zeppelin II... 1. Song that changed EVERYTHING for me musically: Whole Lotta Love 2. Favorite Zeppelin song of all time: Thank You. 3. Favorite Zeppelin album: Zeppelin III. Looking forward to when you get to this one. 😊 4. Prized memory: Seeing them perform in Madison Square Garden, NYC June 1977. (just have to add Kasmir highlight song of the show...you'll get to that too) 🌴🎶

[@JackKirbyFan]

Crystal, what you said about that I helped you in a difficult time in your life. Well that made my day! People helping people are what makes us human. To me being a real man is willing to help others - not talk tough and bully. But that's me. Being kind is what makes life worthwhile. Also I have the best wife ever - just saying!

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

I am so appreciative to you and everyone in this community for being so special and kind and loving!! I truly feel we have formed such a wonderful family!! I feel that on my end what I can do in return for everything you guys have done for me is to work as hard as possible and really keep this party going! More music, more videos!! And your wife must be incredible! She is also in my thoughts and prayers and I hope more than anything that she is doing well ♥️ I know you both are going through a tough time right now dealing with the loss! I hope that she has an outlet that may help with the pain

[@joescott8877]

Hi Crystal, as I've said in an earlier post or two, I really like how you insightfully relate elements of one group or song with those of another (Like hearing The Beatles in Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd in The Beatles, Black Sabbath in "Happy Birthday." Er, OK, um, maybe not that last one, but you see what I'm saying). As usual, your presentation was rewarding in many ways. Obviously there's your captivating countenance and pleasant manner, but, good grief, girl, your powers of perception, interpretive intelligence, and skills to translate what you've heard to us are unmatched by--I think I can say this--any other reactor I've seen! And the fun you bring to "the job" as well is appreciated! Your whimsical asides, like serving up a bit of onomatopoeia when you slowed yourself down to intone "gelatinous," are the rainbow sprinkles on the ice cream. I got a lot out of your Heartbreaker analysis. I've listened to this 1000 times, but never thought of it in that slow/plodding, then solo interlude, then squeezed-out-SPEED way you pointed out. I mean I have, but I was just digging the DRAMA of it, not so much noticing the structure. Not enough room, really, for more appreciation of your review (Crystal: Oh, no--take ALL the room you need!) here, but I will say that I *probably* like Side One of this album best, "Physical Graffiti" is my fave album from Zeppelin, which is my favorite group--and I must say that you have the most expressive right index finger I have ever seen, lol! The way you sort of "conduct" the music with it, as it soars upwards, twirls here, jabs there, and so on. OK, admittedly a bit of an odd observation, and it's time for me to end this anyhow, lol. Cheers!

[@thewizard6077]

Queen? So looking forward to the continuation of the Zeppelin reactions....next up, Zeppelin III. Peace

[@cinnamonrain8836]

I am so impressed by your analysis. They make me listen to the music in a new way. Discover new things. 👍🥁🎸

[@ArlyMusic]

Lifetime musician just saying your reviews are very thorough and thoughtful. I appreciate 🙏

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Wow!! I appreciate YOU Robert! It means a lot :)

[@ArlyMusic]

@@CrystalMarieShannon blessed to have had a 20 minute talk with John Paul Jones once. He put me at ease right away , lovely man, only after did I realize we didn’t even mention Zeppelin ha!

[@robertbutler4672]

Hi Crystal! I have to say 2 and 4 are my favorite Zeppelin albums...when you get to 4, look out! For me, side 1 of this album is my preference, but Ramble On is a favorite. John Paul Jones' bass work on that song, and the entire album for that matter, is next level. I think you'd agree that the bass players in these classic rock bands are often overlooked but often the real foundation of the music. Keep it goin' girl, cheers!

[@tobydeveson]

In the early 70s 'The Lord of the Rings' was a very hippy, underground, word of mouth book. Not many people read it and it was a sort of badge of honour to have read it. It was far from the mainstream franchise it is now!

[@jwb932]

The Lord of the Rings is one of my childhood favorites actually, but even I'll admit that it takes 250 pages to really get going. Before the movies, people would just give up on it. (For the record, I first read it in the 1980s, not the 1970s, but my memory is similar to what you're saying. Most people didn't really know what the books were about and how good they were. I can't tell you how many people told me, "Oh, I read a few chapters of that. But it was boring.")

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Wow thank you for sharing this bit of trivia about LOTR with me! I had no idea it was ever underground, when I came into this world it was already in full swing! And if I am being completely honest never read the books but I have watched the movies! My mom is a big fan and so was my dad! I can remember that my very first existential crisis was at the movie theatres watching one of them as my parents explained that the elves live forever. That for me thinking of the concept of Earth being around forever. And then we’re do the humans that pass on go to. Then the fact that one day I will pass on. But the question of where I was before this life and why can’t I remember and what’s outside of forever and what does forever even mean and if it forever ends what’s after! And that was the first time I had those feelings that still come into play all the time until this day lol!!! It would have been funny if I was doing reactions back then and you could see a 4 year old Crystal having these realizations for the first time at a LOTR movie hahaha!

[@keymack2477]

@@CrystalMarieShannon That would have been amazing!! I read "The Hobbit" and then the LOTR books starting in the late 70's and enjoyed the story so much. Tolkien's writing can get a bit wordy and descriptive sometimes, so I can see why some gave it up, but his world, characters and stories were so compelling that I am pleased I never gave up on them. From there it was off to many more great fantasy works over the years, but Tolkien was always the first for me.

[@rbmtn4879]

The most embarrassing fact about Zeppelin is that they dipped into Tolkien well for lyrics (a few times). I try to forget it and wish you wouldn't remind me. I think Robert Plant and Jimmy Page regret it too.

[@gsparkman]

I was just starting high school when this album was released. I must have already read LOTR by this time because I remember the point when I said, "Wait! Wait. Did he just say "'Mordor' and 'Gollum and the Evil One crept up and slipped away with her.'" I guess there weren't enough syllables in "Sauron" to use his name in the lyrics.

[@malcshone4409]

I think we’ve all really missed your articulate, expressive and insightful visitations into classic rock albums like this one. So refreshing to hear a younger person’s view on an album I bought with cash from the sale of The Beatles White Album, at Xmas 1969! Thank you Crystal. Best wishes from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿.

[@extracaliber432]

Really enjoying your critiques Crystal.

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Thank you my friend!!!

[@Blinkerson55]

Your shakedown breakdown tutorials are immaculate! Cheers

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

shakedown breakdown!!!!! I love that Ray!! you are very clever! thank you so much for being here 💜

[@jameswestley5643]

John Paul is Zeps secret weapon. They wouldn't have been the musical force they were without his SOLID often virtuoso bass playing.

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Virtuoso is the exact right word to use couldn’t agree with you more james! :-)

[@TTM9691]

"What Is And What Should Never Be" is my favorite song on the album. "Ramble On" and "I Thank You" are second and third. And their next album is my second fave Zeppelin album ("Houses Of The Holy" is my fave, and their fourth album is the one that's the most "classic", the one EVERYBODY had, even if you weren't a Zeppelin fan, lol.) Led Zeppelin III is sort of like their "White Album" in a way, sort of side 3 and side 2 (heavy side/acoustic side ), and "Houses Of The Holy" is like their "Revolver"!

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Great favorite!! Definitely have to applaud your excellent choice my dear friend!!! And ahhh gotcha gotcha! thank you for the breakdowns and comparisons!! So would it be safe to assume LZ IV is their Abbey Road

[@TTM9691]

@@CrystalMarieShannon That's a fair comparison, absolutely! In fact....the more I think about, yes! It's their most...oh whatever, let me wait till you hear it! What am I doing? :D I shouldn't be saying ANY of this before you hear the albums!

[@cheezman111]

Ramble On is definitely on my top 5 zep songs.

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

it completely took me out of left field and was the exact thing I was looking for !

[@m_v__m_v]

Thanks for putting in the work on these! I've really been looking forward to seeing your reaction to this. The whole album is amazing but side 2 is crazy brilliant. Ramble On is a top 5 LZ song for me (and that's saying something as they legit have like 50 awesome songs). The walking base line by John Paul Jones is iconic. Yes they reference Lord of the Rings in Ramble On (and a couple of other songs in later albums, but it's more subtle). They were big LOTR fans (it was only the books back then of course). Lastly... Me when I first heard your "numero cuatro" theory: "eh, maybe." Me when I realize what some of the "numero cuatros" are on Led Zeppelin 3 & 4 : "oh my."

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Considering all that you guys do for me, putting in the work to get these videos out is way beyond worth it! I am so motivated to work harder than I ever have! To edit these videos on time and get it accomplished definitely cuts into a bit of sleep time but the love of the music is always worth it 🧡

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Excellent top 5 choice M V - but on the other hand, I can’t wait to visit your 1st place!

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

And that’s cool that they were LOTR fans!! So was my dad!!

[@jakeg5251]

About time!

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Tell me about it Jake!

[@jakeg5251]

@@CrystalMarieShannon you should watch the live version of the heartbreaker solo it’s insanely good

[@Misfitnz8]

Led zeppelin 2 is my favourite

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

It was so amazing!!! I was not ready for this level of wonder!

[@keymack2477]

Great reaction, Crystal, to this wonderful side of music! I don't have a favourite LZ LP - I like them all - but on this one I like "Ramble On" because of the Tolkien references. I am so looking forward to your Queen reaction and am hoping like crazy you will be reacting to Queen II! If you do, please remember to react to Side White First and Side Black second! But rest assured that whatever you are reacting to, by whoever is performing we will be here for you, enjoying one of the best music reactors on KZbin!!

[@jimmycompton6352]

It is so hard for me to pick a favorite led zeppelin album, much less a side. Very cool to go in order though and see the progression and different influences come out. One of the very best reactors on you tube.

[@pablovandyck]

I can't hear Heartbreaker without thinking of Dread Zeppelin

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Ohhhh sounds like I gotta look up Dread Zeppelin now!!!

[@Sweetish_Jeff_]

Yes! MTV used to play that video all of the time back in the day.

[@charliemac64]

@@CrystalMarieShannon Dread Zeppelin will blow your mind. ha ha ha haaaaaa

[@frankuaku]

I absolutely LOVED your reaction at the @1:30 mark 😂😍 anyway what a HUGE sound by Zep in this side 2 🤯 I discovered them in 2020 (before and during the pandemic) and I am sure to say that they are on my top 3 bands of all time

[@RubenRodriguez-rw3ho]

I love this album, always been one of my favorites, from "Heartbreaker", To Willie Dixon "Bring it on home", this album was successful reaching the top billboard charts and is one of my, if not favorite albums growing up, I love the whole album, gotta say that "Ramble On", is one of my top songs cause of the image Lord Of The Rings, couldn't stop reading those books in junior high school and then to hear it on a Led Zep song was so cool ,so many great songs, Thank you so much Crystal!

[@petenoseworthy6841]

Glad you enjoyed both sides of the ‘Brown Bomber’! I used to have trouble picking a fav side too but know I don’t trouble my mind with impossible tasks. Absolutely love your channel Crystal, especially your ability to describe the art of music through your words. Quite obvious you have a passion for music and you have a keen ear. You’re a breathe of fresh air and a very perceptive and articulate person. Keep the reviews coming and rock on! 🤘

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Well Pete, you just made my entire day!! Lots of love to you!!! And I don’t blame you for not choosing a favorite side when they both rock on so hard! I might have to follow your lead on that one!!!

[@seanherskowitz665]

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[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Hey there Sean!! I appreciate your support and love you very much! Thank you for being here and regarding the Patreon, I gotta come clean that I am super slow with all things technology and social media apps and websites, I don’t even have twitter and barely use Insta haha!!! If I can figure it out! But I love you and thank you for being so wonderful to me

[@seanherskowitz665]

@@CrystalMarieShannon my pleasure ; I just love those albums so much and your reactions just be cool to see the uncut listens . Especially the Floyd as it’s always even better than ASMR to fall asleep to

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

@@seanherskowitz665Sean! 💜 Hey there my friend! I hope you are having the most amazing weekend and have enjoyed this summer to the max! I just wanted to let you know that we are fully back in the swing of things with brand new reactions and videos and more coming very soon! 💜 I hope you enjoy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/op-WeZyjp7aFe68si=6BoLP9fOuaBRuHIV

[@davidferro2236]

Many nights listening to Zep on the floor at friends' house (both drummers), lights down, amp up - their mother very tolerant of us teenagers. Thinking of them, checked my LPs, only 1 album in box. But reminded me of Page in the Yardbirds & Jeff Beck with him & before him Clapton as well. Thought I had album but do have 4 45s, For Your Love (photo jacket but I don't recognize anyone; all very young & clean cut); Heart Full of Soul; Shapes of Things; Over Under Sideways Down. Harmonicas, sitar, tabla, harpsichord (Manfred Mann). I think you will like these

[@telfordparks6083]

I cant wait for 3, my favorite zep album

[@detritus8095]

I think you're gonna love Led Zeppelin III.

[@paulprendergast3184]

A fantastic album. Thanks for your reaction. Led Zeppelin II is in my top 3 for them along with Physical Graffiti and Presence. The first album was mostly them putting their stamp on playing the blues, with dash of traditional folk. This one showcases their ability to rock the blues. I like Ramble On, Lemon Song and Heartbreaker the best. My mother was looking after our oldest (he is now 28) when he was about 2 and he was humming the riff to Heartbreaker while he played with his toy dinosaurs....she said "are you ever your father's child, he drove me nuts with that song. "

[@Mr.Sidenote]

Physical Graffiti is the most balanced, well-produced, and majestic album of Zeppelin's career. There's not a skippable song in the collection and it still holds up to this day. I honestly can't wait to see your reaction/analysis.

[@joescott8877]

Agreed! I just mentioned that in my comment above, that PG is my fave Zep album. Which is almost kinda "cheating," as it IS a double album, but it really DOES show the musical spectrum that they strode--uncompromisingly, seemingly effortlessly, always adventurously--through. From the bone-crunching blues-dipped metal of "In My Time of Dying," to the trippy sound of Jonesy's synth organ sounding like the call of seagulls on an autumn beach on "In The Light," to the acoustic soul caress of "Bron-Yr-Aur," to--well, you know what I'm talkin' about, lol! I can't wait till *Crystal* talks about it and teaches me something on her FIRST damn listen that I still haven't realized after my 1000th, lol!

[@meistergedanken4790]

This album is definitely my favorite, hands down. So many epic moments, and such an overall masterful balance. But songs like "Ramble On" elevate Zeppelin from a great rock band to a legendary one, introducing some different textures that break the rock mold as well as contributing some mystique.

[@bowtiefidenine]

My Music Gods❤

[@johncollier9280]

There's so much to love here. If I have to pick one song that stands out on side 2 it would be Ramble On...but it's only one highlight in a near perfect musical assault on the senses.

[@fewwiggle]

Howdy!!!!!!!! clicked on this in less than a nano-second :-) The songs (especially Ramble On) are wonderful on this side BUT, I don't think there is a "story" or a thread in their sequence.... So, I have to go with Side 1 ANYWAY, I can't wait 'til you have listened to all their albums and we can REALLY start talking about favorites. Regardless, I'll benevolently give you a little foreshadowing: You are going to love III -- now please do it soon!!!! :-)

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

My sweet sweet friend!!! Hello to you!!!! :) 💥☀️✨🧡 Ramble On is hard not to fall in love with! And I totally see where you are coming from about the cohesive nature that makes Side 1 stand out so much! And I cannot wait for III & IV!

[@MrTexxan8]

Heartbreaker top ten rock song of all time

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

YES!!!! ✨ 👏

[@massimosaffioti8798]

And the groovin' keeps on movin'! Favorite side? Favorite track? My favorite side is side 2, but my favorite track is on side 1. As a bassplayer, I've gotta go with The Lemon Song. John Paul Jones is brilliant on that track. Until next time... Ramble On! Cheers!

[@gammaanteria]

Excellent! Me and my friends played this album to death in high school. Brings back fun memories. “Ramble On” is sublime, one of their best tunes-love the opening acoustic guitar and John Paul Jones’ rollicking bass line…als, I personally much enjoy their version of “Bring it on Home,” Robert Plant’s vocals sound so different there (same with “Hats off to Roy Harper” on Led Zep III). I always chuckle thinking of that scene in David Lynch’s Mulholland Drive with the original version playing (kind of a weird, comical scene)…

[@gammaanteria]

If you continue your Led Zep journey, the next album III has a lot more acoustic songs, shows their folky side…ranging from warm and melancholic (“That’s the Way”) to upbeat and fun (“Bron-Y- Aur Stomp”) to ominous (“Gallows Pole”)…quite a ride!!

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Wow your high school days sounded like an absolute blast!! You were in a group of friends with exquisite musical taste! I have to absolutely agree with you about Ramble On’s guitars! Definitely shining stars and that bass just reeled me into another dimension!

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

I am so happy and excited to continue forwards with my LZ journey!

[@bernardsalvatore1929]

When Led Zeppelin 2 was released I was about 12 years old!! I was just beginning to discover music of my own that I liked rather than listening to AM radio!! I actually purchased the Led Zeppelin 2 cassette version from the Columbia house where you used to be able to order 10 cassette tapes for a penny!! So I quickly fell in love with Led Zeppelin after hearing this entire album! I can't say I have a favorite song I really love the whole thing!! It made me anxious for their third album to be released and it made me go back and purchase their first album and listen to the very beginning!! For me personally the first five albums are the ones that I enjoy the most!! Mostly because once John Bonham passed away, Led Zeppelin could and would never be the same!! But this early Zeppelin is where it's at for me!!

[@glennsmusicchannel]

Another great one! Aside about Bring It On Home - the beginning is an homage to Sonny Boy Williamson, a blues harmonica player and singer from the 50s/60s, and he wrote that first part; his version of the song sounds like this throughout, but with bass and drums. You should listen to it just to compare the two! The second part of it is all Zeppelin. I love "Ramble On" and also "Thank You" on the first side, but I think this is one of their best records.

[@Blinkerson55]

On the radio they always play the first 2 songs together!

[@MichaelLantz]

Fact: Led Zeppelin went to Number 1 on December 27th 1969 on the U.S. Billboard charts knocking The Beatles "Abbey Roads" in the Number 2 Position.The album was number one for Seven Weeks in Early 1970 (challenging The Beatles "Abbey Roads" for the Number 1 Position).The funny thing is that Simon and Garfunkel "Bridge Over Troubled Water Knocked the Beatles and Led Zeppelin to the number 2 and 3 position BILLBOARD (USA) MAGAZINE WEEKLY ALBUM CHARTS:March 7,1970 1 BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER-SIMON & GARFUNKEL 2 Led Zeppelin II-Led Zeppelin 3 Abbey Road-Beatles 4 Willy And The Poorboys-Creedence Clearwater Revival 5 Chicago II-Chicago 6 Diana Ross Presents The Jackson Five-Jackson Five 7 Hello,I'm Johnny Cash-Johnny Cash 8 Was Captured Live At The Forum-Three Dog Night 9 Engelbert Humperdinck-Engelbert Humperdinck 10 Santana-Santana

[@robertworrell6287]

I am so glad you are back. I believe that Dark Side of the Moon has been in Billboard 's Top 200 for 953 weeks.Maybe that will help you decide between The Wall and Dark Side. These first two Led Zeppelin albums rank very high on Rolling Stone's Top100.No surprise.

[@marcribe6483]

Robert Plant wrote a lot of lyrics mentioning characters and places from Tolkien's Lord of the Rings string of books. Here as you identified, he mentions Gollum and Mordor. The song Misty Mountain Hop is a reference to the Misty Mountains in the books although the song does not relate with anything in the story. The song that does is The Battle of Evermore (from their 4th album) which I've read is a poetic description of the hours prior to The Battle of the Pelennor Fields, chapter six of The Return of the King. BTW, the female voice you hear in the call and response section of The Battle of Evermore is none other then the late great Sandy Duncan who made her mark in the sixties and early seventies, most notably in her tenure with the band Fairport Convention.

[@fredkrissman6527]

Zepp III -- which was more critically panned than any of their other lps -- is my personal fav... I bring it up now, cuz it has many more "Ramble On"-like songs (the more mystical/folk vibes) than any other Zepp album, though Zepp IV also has its share. Indeed, you have a lot to look fwd to Crystal!

[@bernardsalvatore1929]

NOW THAT YOU HAVE HEARD THE MOBY DICK STUDIO DRUM SOLO, YOU MUST FIND THE LIVE VERSION FROM I BELIEVE 1971. HEARING IT IS AWESOME BUT SEEING HIM PERFORM THAT SOLO LIVE IS BEYOND PRICELESS!!!

[@juliemanarin4127]

Zeppelin!!

[@mikefetterman6782]

A "Ceasare" is an emotional pause in music. The Beatles used it, yes, on Sgt. Peppers, and some of their later songs, but this is a musical notation from classical music from hundreds of years ago.

[@mikefetterman6782]

For the better part of 40 years, Heartbreaker and Living loving woman were always played together as a double song on the radio. It was just a given.

[@theycallhimwoods]

if "Ramble On" gives you a Simon & Garfunkle vibe -- wait until you get to Zeppelin III (where Plant discovered Joni Mitchell) --- and yes the are discussing JRR Tolkien's Lord of the Rings Trilogy

[@boki1693]

Living Loving Maid is suppose to be Page's least favorite Zep song, So I have heard. Plant was a huge Tolkien fan. I think there are 4 songs with references to lord of the Rings they did. This song. The Battle of Evermore, Over the Hills and far away. And Misty Mountain Hop.

[@Sweetish_Jeff_]

Queen? I’m going to guess “A Night At The Opera”, but honestly any of their albums is a pleasure. It’s like choosing one of the 31 flavors of Baskin-Robbin. They’re all different, but each one will leave you feeling gratified.

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

That’s beautifully put!

[@fernandoesparza3347]

🎶🎶🎶🙆‍♂️🙆‍♂️🙆‍♂️👌👌👌👏👏👏

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

yay!!!!!!!!!

[@fernandoesparza3347]

Forgot to mention my fave Led Zep is "Stairway To Heaven" and once in awhile "Black Dog" And my fave Led Zep album is their Fourth Album (aka "Led Zeppelin IV" aka "Runes Album" aka "ZoSo" and etc. lol) (p.s. love the new do 👍)

[@rwlewko]

For me it would be so difficult to pick a favorite album from the Led Zeppelin catalog, but Led Zepp II would have to be right up there with Physical Graffiti. Crystal, it is such a joy to see someone younger experience this amazing musical artistry that I have always loved. Don't stop!!! PS. If I may, here are some rock groups, totally different from each other, but in their own way showed their genius: - Black Sabbath - Cream - Crosby, Stills and Nash - Deep Purple - The Doors - The Rolling Stones

[@drunkenmasterii3250]

Led Zep II is my favourite album from them, they took what worked from their first album and they kick it up a notch. It’s still raw, but that’s what’s great about it, it’s hard rock in it’s most brutal form and that’s what Led Zeppelin did the best. They have more refined follow up albums with more beautiful and intricate songs, but that’s peak hard rock energy.

[@daniellysohirka5079]

You should start on the Black Sabbath train, Toni Iommi is a master riff writer, and Geezer is a genius with lyrics. Start with their first album.

[@marcofalzone6469]

Not many rock albums in history have songs which indivdually were played in heavy rotation on Radio, as this one. It's almost comical to see the Tracklist.

[@MrTexxan8]

LZ 4 will blow you away

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

I can’t wait!!!!

[@RichardinNC1]

Favorite Zep albums? In order 4,3,1,9,2 but 2 is still so good!

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Ohhhh thank you for ordering them out like that! Definitely gives me some perspective & honestly makes me want to fast forward to 4 already!

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

And you know you are taking about an incredible band when your last love ranking is still a thrilling blast 💥⚡️✨

[@RichardinNC1]

@@CrystalMarieShannon 4 has so many absolute R&R classics its #1 for so many. #3 is a bit different with a few acoustic tunes and top notch blues rock. 9, their last studio album is more modern (in a late 70s sense). PS: Heartbreaker & Living Loving Maid are usually played together, its a brief perfect transition between the two.

[@gergsar]

please do Led Zep III - you'll love it! it's more mellow....

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

I have some extraordinary news that I am delighted to share with you gergsar! I am promising to you that we will most definitely get there as quick as I can hahaha!

[@TrojanRabbit521]

I ALWAYS link Heartbreaker & Living Loving Maid. Love the bands who care about how 1 song flows into another and whole albums ebb & flow. Zep is greatest RnR band ever and they brought it with this album. I don’t think I could rank Zep albums.

[@MarcosElMalo2]

Now I want to see a mash up of The Graduate and The Hobbit.

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Now THAT sounds like a MOVIE NIGHT!

[@joescott8877]

LOL! "And here's to you, Miss Galadriel, Frodo loves you more than he can say, hey hey hey..." Sorry, couldn't resist!

[@happymethehappyone8300]

For Anyone That Questions John (Bonzo) Bonham Being An Absolutely Incredible Drummer,, All One Needs To Do Is Watch A Video Of Him Playing "Moby Dick",, Truly Mind Blowing ..R.I.P. John 🙏 ❤

[@theycallhimwoods]

the Rock Stations back in the day used to play "Heartbreaker>Livin' Lovin' Maid" as one song (try adding it as that to your playlist)

[@vangannaway1015]

Bring It On Home: = Sonny Boy Williamson Lemon Song: = Killing Floor Howlin Wolf Whole Lotta Love =You Need Love Muddy Waters Traveling Riverside Blues (sic) = Terraplane Blues Robert Johnson

[@MarioLCO]

Sorry if you did it already, but when are you reacting to Imagine by John?? in fact, all his solo stuff is legendary

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

Hey!! I actually have not yet reach Imagine but I can guarantee that we will reach it eventually!! :)

[@MarioLCO]

@@CrystalMarieShannon you will not be disappointed by any of his solo stuff i guaranteed. Thank you!

[@steve55sogood16]

There was a time, when this album was glued to some peoples arms, a symptom of Led Zepmania!

[@kristapsbaltins5156]

I don’t know if you’re a Lord Of The Rings fan, but ramble on was one of their songs with the LOTR theme included in their lyrics.

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

My dad was a huge LOTR fan!!! I feel that I must revisit as an adult!

[@Billinois78]

It's hard to pick a favorite Zeppelin album. As complete albums, for me it's 2, 4 and a later album, Presence, which often gets overlooked. People miss out on that one. I wouldn't skip 3, though. Great album with lots of surprises. As for favorite from this album, Ramble On, with Whole Lotta Love in a close 2nd. Sure, that's the song most people know, but I love the rhythm.

[@MarcosElMalo2]

I really like Presence a lot. I listened to IV so many times in my youth that I’m s little tired of it. I really like Houses of the Holy. I have the same problem with Physical Graffiti that I do with IV. I’ve just listened to it too many damn times, over and over. In Through the Out Door has some really good songs and is good overall. Of the first three albums, I don’t have a fave, I just keep going back to them. I really like the Peel Sessions as well, for a slightly looser take. One thing no one ever mentions about LED Zeppelin is: so many songs about fucking! Is this good or bad? I guess it depends on one’s mood.

[@DavidAvery777]

Speaking of Simon and Garfunkel, I'd to see a reaction to an album of theirs.

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

ahhhh & luckily for the both of us they are absolutely positively on our grand list!!

[@DavidAvery777]

@@CrystalMarieShannon Awesome!

[@DAGDRUM53]

I used to have a record player that skipped like yours.

[@mrfranksan]

There of course was a ton going on musically in the late ‘60s. I was 16 in ‘68. Led Zeppelin broke a mold even in that golden age. You can tell there’s a whole genre in their shadow right into the late ‘90s. Bonham is widely considered the best or second best rock drummer. (Maybe third.)

[@bobhope3716]

I urge you to check out the live album ( The Song Remains the Same ) This is the Madison Square Garden concert. Have you reviewed any material from it ? Try the song Whole Lotta Love from it .

[@MrTexxan8]

Robert plays a mean harmonica

[@CrystalMarieShannon]

SOLiD FACTS RIGHT ThERe

[@theycallhimwoods]

John Bonham was a SWING DRUMMER and Moby Dick is his tribute to Gene Krupa and Chick Webb

[@PeckiePeck]

Check out Houses of the Holy for more of that "sauce." I think that's their most creative album.