First listening to LED ZEPPELIN - "LED ZEPPELIN II" (Part.2)

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[@kdbadk]

The bass playing on this whole album is just insane.

[@tymega7680]

They mastered the instruments that's for sure

[@pop9095]

Like my man was a mutant or something right? Superpowers in rhythm, timing, soul, and finger control.

[@brucelamberton8819]

John Paul Jones is a brilliant musician (and not just a bass player)

[@TrianglesAndCircles]

JPJ on bass and keys is unstoppable, unbeatable and unworldly.

[@Mister_Samsonite]

@@TrianglesAndCircles Many thanks for that! I always felt like JPJ doesn't get the love he deserves. With Bonham, he created a rhythm section on par with (or maybe better than) Tim Bogert & Carmine Appice (another A-list drum/bass duo).

[@stefan_becker]

This album is over 50 years old and still sounds as fresh wild as it did back then. Rock doesn't get much better than this!

[@ronaldkorringa7218]

3 Sisters from Mexico Bass Drums and Guitar The Warning 🤘 The Future of 🎸 Rock Music 🤘 You are Been Warned

[@stefan_becker]

@@ronaldkorringa7218 Just listened to two songs of them. Definitively not bad, but there's not much innovation in there. Sounds like modern music tends to sound so often: polished and cleaned almost to death by pro-tools, click-tracks an so on. Also in comparison to LZ no big changes in the song (where's for example something like a jazzy middle part or an unexpected drum part or a rhythm change). I think too few modern bands have the courage to try something like that. Maybe "Tool" is one of the few bands that have the courage. Concerning LZ sound maybe Greta Van Fleet.

[@normansawatzky4778]

@@stefan_becker check out the Rival Sons...you wont be disappointed.

[@ronrock9688]

@Stefan Becker I totally agree - LZ II was my first album I bought and I never get tired to listen to it once in a while :)

[@giuliogrifi7739]

@@stefan_becker '50s - '60s and '70s bands didn't leave anything to be invented by new generations !

[@brianswindall]

Moby Dick? One drummer, not two. One take. Christ, you forget how good these guys were.

[@quietwoodworking]

The bass line in Ramble On is one of my absolute favorites of all time.

[@Rowenband]

I just wanted to write this. Such a perfect line ! And the impros at the end !!!

[@montanamike7948]

ramble on is pry my fav zep song. good lyrics, good guitar, great singing, and awesome bass and drums. gota love the lotr references

[@goldboy150]

This whole album is all about the bass. The first was all about the drums and guitar, this one is all about JPJ. Ramble on, what is and what should never be and most significantly, the lemon song are just wild bass tracks.

[@TheNaFun]

@@goldboy150 exactly. Whole album is such a JPJ showcase. I don't think Jimmy mixed him as upfront on any other album

[@davidgratton8869]

I know this video is over a year old, so no one will likely see this post, but it is very enjoyable to watch you get into and appreciate these iconic classic artists and songs. And, for the record, of all the truly great Led Zeppelin tracks, Ramble On is my all time favorite. There is no other song like it. The drums, the base, the guitar, the voice are all perfect, and together are much more than the sum of their parts.

[@MustAfaalik]

The magic of LZ is not wasted on Verdy. Truly she is the best in her field.

[@marklerner8963]

Yes. !! On her it's not wasted.

[@bigjapi1]

This album is an ABSOLUTE masterpiece

[@j.kevvideoproductions.6463]

Your face when reacting to Jimmy's solo in "Heartbreaker" says it all. So cool to see so many young people discovering LZ. They will live on in years to come. Genius and talent knows no age.

[@RobertSmith-tq6mf]

EARGASISM

[@tektoniks_architects]

"What the hell was that?"

[@kevinkingmaker7395]

Led Zep was a supergroup. Each member could arguably be considered the greatest of all time in his role.

[@gregquante8864]

Their musical diversity is unmatched. From Thank You to Heartbreaker….

[@artomatt]

Exactly what I was going to say. ...to Ramble On, etc.

[@tektoniks_architects]

Eventually, in their later years, the Beatles had a similar diversity. But Zep and their musicianship are at another level.

[@edstructor666]

Check up king gizzard and the lizard wizard they also have a lot of range even hoping musical genres

[@SirMan48]

Moby Dick is just the drummer all in one single take. You should watch him perform It live. It's incredible. You're someone who seems to really dig drums the 15-minute live solo is worth it

[@crashraynor7291]

a large part of it is played without sticks, he's bashing the drums with his bare hands

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

Especially the version where his 3 yr old son takes over the drums and lights come on and there's the son

[@PeterTea]

Lol. It’s only one drummer, and his name is John Henry Bonham! Definitely check out Moby Dick live too. Bring it on Home is based off a early 60’s blues song by Sonny Boy Williamson. At least the beginning of the song is but then they Zeppelinify it at the break. Amazing album. You can see why it overtook the Beatles Abby Road to close out the 60’s at number 1.

[@Codex7777]

Abbey Road and Led Zeppelin II BOTH make my top 10, of favourite albums of all-time! Mind you, I expect I'm not alone in that, lol! :)

[@carlosoruna7174]

Ahh john. Keith moon also laid a mean beat. Both partied hardy. Not the first time she listened. Breaks are obvious. Just before a change.

[@terrylandess6072]

Maybe it's coincidence, but Zep's Moby Dick has a counterpart with Black Sabbath's Rat Salad. An instrumental blues based riff resounding with that bands style including the drummer's fun time.

[@johnlackey1244]

Bonzo the Great 👍

[@DarthVader-km6ku]

What a delight it is watching your reaction to this. Other's have explained this but your comment "What the hell was that!" during Heartbreaker made me laugh out loud. That was Jimmy Page doing his magic. I saw him do this live more than once, and he used to do most of that solo with one hand... you can see him do it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/enWkd2lugZ1nfdk Also. John Bonham was the only drummer on Moby Dick and if you were exhausted after listening to him do that for 3 minutes you should have been completely crushed into the dust by watching him do it for 20 minutes live. Something else to remember, the four musicians on this album were 26, 23, 20 and 20 years old when this was recorded...boy were we lucky growing up back then. I am so pleased to see someone of your age really appreciating what they were doing. I can only imagine how they must feel if they watch your videos. Keep up the great work.

[@rodneyhearne3405]

"Mine's a tale that can't be told, my freedom I hold dear, how years ago in days of old, when magic filled the air" These lyrics from Ramble On kind of capture the album and spirit of this reaction. Many thanks Verdy!

[@zalsentzer]

LZ 3 is a departure, with a fair number of acoustic tunes. You're on an amazing journey discovering one of the best (if not THE BEST) rock bands of all time. Enjoy!

[@jimandnicki]

You said it right…THE BEST rock band of all time!!

[@guidolippoli3592]

I fully agree.

[@pallhe]

The good news is that you can keep listening to this record for years and it just gets better with each listening.

[@mikell5087]

All of your Led Zeppelin album break downs have been immensely entertaining. I hope you keep on going through the catalogue, it is very gratifying to this long time Led Zep fan.

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

She stops it too much

[@zonacrs]

Verdy, all the drums/percussion on Moby Dick was 1 person, John Bonham. Here's a link to a live version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGqQZWWjqpZ3b7s

[@785boats]

An absolute must to see Verdy.

[@larrysummer6333]

Agreed! A must see. And I'd love to see your review of it.

[@785boats]

@@larrysummer6333 Totally agree with you Larry. Our girl needs to do a reaction. What do you say Verdy?

[@TheVirtualWatcher]

Saw them live in 1975 ... John Bonham's drum solo was 20 minutes long and the rest of the band were off-stage for it ... Awesome!

[@danielbuxton7660]

He was a machine, his timing, rhythms, technique and feel was ahead of the time in the late 60's. As individuals they were perfecting their crafts, together they brought out of each other something that is not often matched. Watch and listen to Bonzo's drums isolated from the tracks and it is an education!! Same with JPJ bass isolated

[@oldsman9465]

So I'm 67 years old and was there when the Zep came on the scene. It was amazing to hear back then. It was cutting edge. I really enjoy your reaction to their music. First, it's nice to see the younger generation enjoying this music. And second, since I've heard their albums many many times, I know what's coming next and smile when you react to something that you just heard for the first time and blows you away. Keep the video's coming! You're doing a great job! :)

[@jimandnicki]

Seeing the joy on your face with every song makes me smile. I’ve enjoyed this band for so long it like I’m listening to them for first time. Thank you so much. Can’t wait for LZIII

[@jefffiore7869]

"Ramble On" makes references to Lord of the Rings. "In the darkest depths of Mordor, I met a girl so fair. But Gollum and the evil one crept up and slipped away with her"

[@beachcomber4141]

The Heartbreaker solo when she says "What the hell was that?" That was so many peoples reactions when they first heard this!!! So cool!! I enjoyed your reactions to all the songs! Cannot WAIT for you to get into the next albums! There will never be another band like Led Zeppelin.

[@Krommer1000]

That was fast, and remember, there's still SO many FANTASTIC songs you still haven't heard yet.

[@Codex7777]

Most of the time, if you're hearing 'strings', or other orchestral sounds, it's JPJ (John Paul Jones) on synthesizer. He was also the (brilliant) bassist and could play a whole load of different keyboards, including piano and organ. He was also brilliant on the mandolin. You can see why he was called Led Zeppelin's secret weapon! Robert Plant is arguably the greatest rock vocalist of all-time. Jimmy Page is arguably the greatest rock guitarist of all-time. John Bonham IS the greatest rock drummer of all-time. JPJ is often overshadowed by his 3 incredible band-mates but the truth is, without JPJ there wouldn't be a Led Zeppelin. At least not as we know it... AND he's arguably the greatest rock bassist of all-time AND one of the greatest rock keyboardists of all-time! :)

[@Onny_Ponny]

Could t agree more about JPJ, an immensely talented all-round musician!

[@johnlackey1244]

Yep. You said it all.👍

[@michaelmcclelland4371]

I totally agree with everything you have said. Now I am not 100% sure, but I seem to remember that I have read somewhere that JPJ, is fluent on 13 different instruments.

[@DFMSelfprotection]

Absolutely! JPS is awesome!

[@timothydesantis9107]

Plus Jimmy produced all their albums. They got exactly the sound they wanted.

[@36karpatoruski]

Nothing, just nothing like British Hard Blues Rock from the classic era! It just has it ALL!

[@scotknapp1640]

Check out Black Country Communion ..

[@stephenrogers5084]

That sound was jimmy page’s guitar. He could play with a violin bow. The tapping is John bonham playing bongos

[@Macdelaven]

You are right to think it is pointless to try to anticipate what is coming next in a song. As you get through more of the LZ catalogue for the first time, just sit back and enjoy it. Good job with this reaction and edit. I have heard all LZ songs multiple times and your reactions help me remember the first time I heard them.

[@markstuber4731]

I don't remember the first time I heard them. I'm jealous.

[@Macdelaven]

@@markstuber4731 I don't remember when I heard the first 4 albums as i was only 10 years old. I do remember listening with my older brother, his copy of "Houses of the Holy".

[@Krommer1000]

If you liked the acoustic guitars on this one, the next album is going to be pure heaven for you.

[@nicklaswestberg1083]

Yeah its gonna be a stairway to...

[@patmurray9730]

LZIII was my fav LZ album until IV came out.

[@ronniecarter2645]

Great reactions.. in the song Heart Breaker, I love it when you said "What the hell was that"...thank you, thank you, thank you for doing Zeppelin in full album order. Much respect. You are a blessing to us all. Enjoying every minute of this trip. Keep up the good work.. P.S. Please, please, please do yourself a big favor and get a good set of headphones.. I guarantee you will not be disappointed. Listen to Zeppelin the way it was meant to be (other than live).

[@frankderose3904]

You have an amazing feeling for this band. Not many people pick up all of the nuances on first listen. You seem to nail them right away. Very impressive. It's always fun to experience these songs again through someone really listening for the first time...especially when it is so apparent that you are enjoying and engrossed. Thank you!

[@patrigilligan2112]

You should check out Boston's first album. It's considered to be among the greatest debut albums of all time, up there with Zeppelin 1. If you like guitars, you'll LOVE Boston! Side note, the guitarist built all the recording equipment, wrote all the songs, did all the instruments (except for drums and vocals) and recorded the ENTIRE first 2 albums in his BASEMENT!!!!

[@thewizard6077]

Led Zeppelin consists of 4 members. Robert Plant on vocals, Jimmy Page on guitar, John Paul Jones on Bass and keyboards, and John Bonham on drums. On Moby Dick, there is only one person playing percussion, and that is John Bonham himself. You were right in mentioning John's amazing footwork on the kick drum, but there is no 2nd person playing bongos. It is John Bonham playing the drum's rack toms with his bare hands (instead of using drum sticks). It is absolutely amazing to see videos of him doing it live, and a worthwhile watch on KZbin at some point. Peace

[@johnathanstruble1064]

John Paul Jones...absolutely one of the most underated Bass players...in the History 0F Music!

[@davidspalten1304]

It was a mandolin you asked about on Ramble On. P.S. Virtually everyone watching you reacted with the same shock and awe as you have listening to the first two Zep albums.

[@fewwiggle]

From Wikipedia (I believe addressing this) "Page explained that he achieved the smooth, sustaining violin-like tone on the solo by using the neck pickup on his Les Paul with the treble cut and utilising a sustain-producing effects unit built by audio engineer Roger Mayer." Regardless, there is also an isolated track on the James P YT Channel where the riff can be heard: "Led Zeppelin - Ramble On Backup Electric Guitar Track Isolated" Finally, I can't find any mention (other than yours) of a Mandolin being used on this LZ song -- but I'm happy to be proven wrong..... :-)

[@davidspalten1304]

@@fewwiggle Can you provide the Wiki link? Happy to be proven wrong myself.

[@fewwiggle]

@@davidspalten1304 Hey David -- the Wikipedia page for "Ramble On" has the quote. Wikipedia gets it from a Guitar World article: "Led Vault: Jimmy Page Talks First Three Led Zeppelin Albums, Gibson and Harmony Guitars and More" You can find it in the Internet Archive / Wayback Machine as seen in the June 17. 2019 capture/crawl of the article. I'll put the links in another reply, since YT often isn't kind to comments with links in them.

[@russcollins4762]

I havent listened to a lz album in its entirety for along time.. And Verdy listening w/u was like very old times. Thanks

[@dalmac5978]

The thing you were forgetting to mention regarding Heartbreaker: JPJ’s incredible base line. OMG! 😄 And Ramble On, one of my all-time favorite Zeppelin songs. Love your reactions!

[@foodie1966]

Welcome to the world of real Rock-N-Roll, no computers or auto tune, just pure talent. I'm so glad to see the youth of today discovering the great music I grew up with and still love.

[@scottclark1839]

The two-minute segment in Heartbreaker is the most influential rock guitar solo of all time. The best groove ever. That is all.

[@taylortyler1867]

I really hope you do _ALL_ of their albums. If you do, I can't wait to see your reaction to "Physical Graffiti", which in my opinion, is their best. It's a double album of pure excellence. The drum solo in Moby Dick is John Bonham at his best. He and Neil Peart from the band Rush, are the 2 best drummers in rock. Rush is another band you should check out. They also have an instrumental on their "Moving Pictures" album called "YYZ", that will knock your socks off. With regards to the harmonica, only Zeppelin could make it sound bad-ass.

[@Uncle_Neil]

That'll blow their mind....no doubt.

[@thewizard6077]

Without question, my two favorite albums of all time are "Physical Graffiti" by Led Zeppelin and the "White Album" by the Beatles. I really look forward to her reaction to it as well!

[@tefalhead7396]

Keith Moon might have something to say about that.

[@tonygriffin_]

Jimmy Page went backstage after a concert by THE best Rock band in existence, the all female Japanese Rock band Band-Maid, to ask for a selfie with their drummer, Akane, after seeing them perform. You know you're doing things well when Jimmy Page asks for a selfie!

[@markhill9275]

Yeah, but i want to see Rachaels reaction to the TSRTS version of Since Ive Been Loving You, or the live Stairway.

[@paulschnyder938]

The greatest rock band that has ever existed.

[@thedarkfalafel9323]

Zeppelin had such an awesome groove, we can talk all day about how Plant and Page were great, which they obviously were, but Bonham’s drums and Jones’ bass are really what makes Zep so great to me. Especially on this album

[@jeffreygortz6146]

Oh wipe that smile off your face !!!!! You only found the greatest rock band in history , I've been here since day one , over 50 years , enjoy 😉 😘 ♥️ 🎶

[@RichardinNC1]

My favorite part of Led Zep II, aside from the Heartbreaker solo is the transition to Living Loving Maid. Many stations played them back to back. Whole Lotta Love has a whole lot to love as well... :) As mentioned, next up Led Zep III is more acoustic. But my favorite is Since I've Been Loving You, blues rock at its finest.

[@carlosoruna7174]

Had to be played back to back. It's the same tune. Split in 2. Live back to back it was 1 tune.

[@YungKilogram]

@@carlosoruna7174 they never played living loving maid live.

[@ammetalman]

You should watch the movie " The Song Remains The Same" some of these songs are in it, including the Moby Dick drum solo. A majority of the drum solo is done with his bare hands , no sticks.

[@keithburns6782]

It makes my heart feel good that there are young people like you that love our music of the '60s and '70s

[@jasonbarlow8263]

Nobody was ready for that guitar solo from Heatbreaker❤

[@Angel-Six]

"Whooh!" Says it all

[@fakecountry9407]

I keep wanting you to recognize how ridiculously incredible the bass is. Especially on Ramble On

[@artomatt]

Bring It On Home was originally written by Willie Dixon and recorded by Sonny Boy Williamson II in 1963. Of course LZ add a lot of their own creativity to it.

[@derekdamms7380]

I WAS ONE OF THE LUCKY ONE'S WHO WAS YOUNG WHEN THEY FIRST STARTED SO I GOT TO LISTEN TO MOST OF THEIR MUSIC AND BANDS LIKE THEM

[@izzonj]

It's a long way from K-pop, isn't it, Verdy!

[@jefffiore7869]

"Moby Dick". Now you will find out why John Bonham is considered one of the greatest drummers ever. Amazing drum solo. He is playing the drums with his hands, no drum sticks until he switches to sticks. Check out a live version, much longer.

[@davidfinnell1660]

First time I heard this album I said Holy Sh*t! WOW! Then I played it again 😆

[@vicprovost2561]

My original vinyl is completely wore out as was the audio tape. I have played this album probably more than any other, along with Abbey Road. The mountaintop of Rock!

[@dandrechsler6884]

Dear miss verdy You made my day it's been a pleasure watching your zeppelin reactions. Thanks

[@phobicismist5858]

Zeppelin was the first rock band to truly integrate the acoustic guitar into the rock genre, not to mention other (at that time) unconventional "rock" instruments such as the mandolin, Tabla drums, Theremin, etc.. They weren't the first to use any of these instruments, but they were the first to bring them to prominence. If you like acoustic, you'll definitely like Led Zeppelin III, and I look forward to your reaction.

[@leoagostino7798]

Hello, I am writing to you from Argentina, one of the places where rock is a religious issue. It is beautiful to see how rock flows through your veins, how you vibrate with the riffs and guitar solos, how rock conquers you song by song without you being able to avoid it, it is beautiful to see how the new generations take up the torch of this symbol of freedom and rebellion that is rock, in all its variants... cheers! And long live rock and roll...

[@herbiesnerd]

There is an unwritten rule that can never be broken when listening to heartbreaker, NEVER pause or stop when Living Loving Maid begins. These two songs are forever married to one another. The ending of Heartbreaker and immediate start of Living Loving Maid is just Iconic.

[@James_Loveless]

Not on 8 track. On the Led Zeppelin 2 8 Track tape the songs are separate.

[@herbiesnerd]

@@James_Loveless or on Jimmy’s digital remix. Jimmy wasn’t a big fan of Livin lovin maid. I don’t think he understood how the original album, that all radio stations played to us, made the two songs practically as one and how much the fans loved it. He got it wrong rearranging the order. Interesting about the 8 track. I had the cassette in the late 70’s and don’t remember a separation. I was only about 12 when LZII came out so i had no collection yet!

[@brovold72]

@@James_Loveless That format was even inferior to the current digital options. Cassettes weren't much better.

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

No wrong it needs to be stopped perpetually forever

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

​@@herbiesnerd no he was definitely right

[@ulyssesfilmchannel]

I first discovered Led Zeppelin in 1982 when I was 12 - my dad had Led Zep II in his record collection. I still have this album on CD in my car. And I’m not the worlds best guitarist, but I learned a few riffs from this album and love playing Lemon Song, Ramble On and What Is and What Should Never Be on my Epiphone Les Paul. So good to see you discovering this great album for the first time. I can tell you love your music!

[@wesleywalker1594]

I bought this album in 1971 and played it almost daily when I first bought it. It was part of the sound track of my high school years. Some good memories some not so good. As I listened to it now, as good as drummers were like Bonham, they seem so heavy handed now. Ginger Baker, Keith Moon, Mitch Mitchell all great drummers but they made their presence known. Still great music.

[@kentmains7763]

JPJ's growling bass line on Heartbreaker is just nasty!

[@davidfinnell1660]

Rush is a Canadian band that will blow your mind 🤯! Neil Peart was considered one of the best drummers ever and they've got some awesome rock music. Deep Deep rabbit hole!

[@gregquante8864]

The music that a three person band can make is unreal. In HS we always debated who was the best band LZ vs Rush vs The Who. Class of 82. I always lobbied for LZ!!

[@SenatorBluto]

Yugghhh Just no

[@thewizard6077]

@@SenatorBluto I agree. She's listening to Led Zeppelin. Lets focus on absolute greatness right now, and deal with the rest later.

[@toddhill7483]

Thanks for the reaction. Yes, a quick transition between the first and second songs. FM rock radio stations often played both consecutively.

[@davidspalten1304]

Next up, LZ III.

[@kevinstarr516]

The first half of the drum solo was ALL John Bonham by himself playing his drum set with bare hands. The second half you can hear the change when he picked up his sticks and realy started to roll. The "violin" on "Rambl On was an electric guitar played with a glass slide on the neck.

[@user-nw7ow1ei1q]

Thank you VERDY for truly listening to the MUSIC instead of being distracted by video/music stuff.

[@stephenschuknecht2805]

The drummer drove a top fuel dragster and he's making the sound of the motor with his drums. LoL from Tulsa Oklahoma USA 👍✌️🙏

[@stephenrogers5084]

When they played Moby duck in concert bonham threw his drum sticks and started playing with his bare hands. He did rolls with his base drum.

[@bradbeam3767]

Every Led Zeppelin song is a work of art and every Led Zeppelin album is a Masterpiece. G.O.A.T. 💯 Love your channel❣ from Florida USA 🇺🇸

[@daniellangelier3782]

Tu sembles vraiment apprécier Led Zep. Ce sont de super musiciens. Et comme ancien étudiant de l'université de Sherbrooke je te souhaite de nouvelles découvertes musicales.

[@dongraf1222]

Prince once said that Led Zeppelin makes you feel different with every song.

[@75yellowraven]

My fav of all time!! I was addicted to this when I was 15 back in 81-82

[@StuartConsulting]

I’m 59 years old and I love seeing young people discover Led Zep, as a teenager all the radio would play was Stairway to Heaven, then I heard Black Dog 😳

[@charliecoutts3003]

The tapping you ask about on "Ramble On" is John Bonham playing the Tamblas a small drum like the Congas. The bassline is one of the all time greats by JPJ. Can I just say you're delight at listening to the the music puts a smile on my face. Great to see you becoming a fan of the greatest band to ever exist. Wait until you listen to "Physical Graffiti" their sixth album, it will completely blow your mind. Best wishes and keep up the great work! 👍

[@thomassullivan9692]

The tapping is John Bonham playing on the seat of his drum throne with sticks.

[@omm5960]

I heard this album for the first time on my Heathkit stereo portable record player. After that, I heard it on transistor radios and increasingly expensive sound systems in my friends' basements and living rooms. Today, I'm hearing a digital version played on microelectronics into headphones. Emotionally, there is no difference!

[@brianfrost4556]

Am still a big fan at 70, saw them live in 1970 in winnipeg Canada of all places 2nd album was already out they did some songs from 3

[@scotts179]

I'm enjoying listening (again) to these great Zeppelin tunes, and seeing your reactions. I had to lol when you said "I'm probably speaking too soon" with Bring It On Home, because it was just before the bomb dropped... You're timing was perfect! I hope you do all their albums.

[@henriettaskolnick4445]

Excellent reaction! Heartbreaker has such a fat, crunchy bass line! The guitar solo was an afterthought; the song was complete but didn't have a solo. Jimmy decided he wanted one so slotted this in. Living Loving Maid - none of the band liked this song and felt it beneath their standards. It's about an older groupie who used to follow them around New York. Ramble On - so melodic, almost idyllic - until it lands a solid punch and yes, it's the guitar, not a violin. Moby Dick was John Bonham's showpiece; he would switch from sticks to using his hands and the whole instrumental could go on for 20 minutes or more. Bring It On Home - believed to be influenced by Sonny Boy Williamson's song by the same name, but they make it their own by adding the hard, power punch after the harmonica. There is so much energy and talent on this album.

[@markhill9275]

Actually Ramble On is one of Gods very favourites, really displaying his light and shade

[@tthoy7338]

Robert Plant is a huge fan of the writings of JRR Tolkien. Therefore, the lyrics about Gollum are straight out of the Lord of the Rings. Many Zeppelin songs were influenced by JRR Tolkien. Check out: •THE BATTLE OF EVERMORE• “The pain of war cannot exceed the woe of aftermath, The drums will shake the castle wall, The ring wraiths ride in black, ride on.” •RAMBLE ON• “T'was in the darkest depths of Mordor, I met a girl so fair. But Gollum, and the evil one crept up and slipped away with her, her, her....yeah.” Great stuff!!

[@markhill9275]

@@tthoy7338 actually Zeppelin were heavily influenced by Celtic music, look at the structure. Then look at the 3rd Album, or how Jimmy used Dadgad.

[@jayblance972]

The solo on Moby by John Bonham is so iconic, he play sections with his hands, no sticks, just fantastic. Your reactions are so enjoyable, and entertaining as always, look forward to what you have planned in the future. BTW theres a you tube video of Moby dick live....that's worth watching, from the song remains the same album

[@danmayberry1185]

Love to see your first impressions of these songs, and the way you accept the flaws of analog recording. That imperfection resulted in listener empathy and loyalty that digital production can't achieve.

[@jacquesdemolay2699]

it's a great joy to rediscover LED ZEPPELIN with your reactions

[@JohnRotonto-ql9ds]

You play pretty damn good air guitar.If I remember correctly, John Bonham plays part of the drum solo with his hands.Its been fun. See you tomorrow on the next one! AU REVOIR! 👍👍❤️

[@tomsext1634]

Jimmy Page, the guitarist was well known for using a Bow on his guitar to get some of those wild sounds that might confuse you with other instruments! The tapping, John Bonham, the drummer often tapped his drums like you would expect a bongo would be played. I absolutely love your reactions. I get very emotional feeling, watching you experiencing new material that I have been listening to for decades. Rock On Girl!

[@rbilleaud]

He did use a bow, but not on Ramble On. The technique is achieved by not muting the strings and allowing them to ring and sliding between notes.

[@harryyarrow4110]

Great songs.So influential on future bands.🧡👩‍🌾

[@reghunt2487]

14:24 Those sustained notes are two fuzz guitars tracks. Some fuzzes add a lot of sustain to a guitar it making sound violin-like. Probably with a Les Paul. 15:47 The reference to Mordor and Gollum is from Lord of the Rings. 20:10 Bonham played the drums here with his hands on the toms. He alternates between the toms and the bass drum. 25:44 This part is bass guitar and harmonic. And yes, that shuffle rhythm is heard in cowboy music and in blues.

[@ballsyrocker]

I think John the drummer was just slapping his knees in jeans on that drumming for "Ramble On". I watched John (Bonham) play drums and cymbals with his bare hands in concert back in 1975 with Zeppelin on ' Moby Dick' ,he is in the beginning of song.

[@thomassullivan9692]

JB was playing the seat of his drum throne with sticks. If you use a modern seat, it's too dead, but an old vinyl covered Ludwig Porta-Seat is the EXACT sound. 😄

[@stephenrogers5084]

Continue now with Led Zeppelin 3. Each one gets better. Physical Graffiti is my fav

[@taylortyler1867]

Physical Graffiti _IS_ their best IMO, too. Double Zeppelin is better than single.

[@cbretschneider]

I see you've been doing this for a little while now and you're doing great! Your authenticity and sincere feeling really shines. There are so many classic great albums for you to continue with. I really like how you're doing the whole albums. Keep on doing what you're doing and this channel will continue growing exponentially. Albums I recommend: Santana by Santana, Let it Bleed by The Rolling Stones, The Doors by the Doors, Raw Power by Iggy and the Stooges, Paranoid by Black Sabbath, Pet Sounds by the Beach Boys, Transformer by Lou Reed, Machine Head by Deep Purple, Can't Buy a Thrill by Steely Dan, Boston by Boston, Toys in the Attic by Aerosmith, Electric Warrior by T. Rex, Van Halen by Van Halen. More than you asked for I'm sure. Cheers.

[@apexerman1]

Great song suggestions.

[@vicprovost2561]

Great album and the riffs are amazing, setting a standard for all who came after. Can't wait for the next album and Immigrant Song. Enjoy! 🎵

[@bikeman1969]

Jimmy Page was known for using a violin bow on his eclectic guitar to make those unique sounds.

[@michaelt3308]

"Bring it on home" NEVER disappoints!

[@garydale8874]

When this came out I was a 13 year old, blew me away, this and Black Sabbath, Hendrix, changed my whole world

[@old300texan5]

Fun fact: John Bonham was drumming on an empty guitar case on the intro and throughout 'Ramble On' to get that sound. That's according to the book "Hammer of the Gods", the Led Zeppelin biography.

[@PlatinumBlack90038]

The cadenza 🎸in the middle of ‘Heartbreaker’ 💔 is called ― in popular music 🎶 ― a guitar solo.

[@lesterross1]

I envy you. Soon, you will hear Since I've been loving you, for the first time. One of the best guitar solos of all time IMO. You are in for a treat.

[@johnburton1686]

Amen!

[@davidgale7384]

Most of those commenting were about your age (or even younger) when "we" heard Zeppelin blow the whole music industry, and modern music right out of the door. It changes the way you listen, and what you start to expect of the next album you engage in. That is why the playlists from "our" youth included Genesis, Pink Floyd, Yes, Gentle Giant, JethroTull, Frank Zappa and a few more..... Musicians of excellence, composers of music that, to this day, is awe inspiring. There are a few others that I personally would suggest (from slightly later) from "our" musicians: Max Webster, Cano, Harmonium, Triumph, Offenbach, Gowan, David Wilcox, Rough Trade, The Spoons and of course the two that are the closest to me.... Lighthouse (great brass section) Rush ( possibly the greatest band our country has ever produced) I wish you joy with every track you get to hear, you will have literally years of music .... And as a last shot... #3 is a great acoustically leaning album but wait till Physical Graffiti.... Mind blowing. Bon chance mon ami.

[@philshorten3221]

"... What the hell was that?" Otherwise known by more very mortal guitar players as "that impossible solo! " 🤣🎸😵 And who on earth decided bending strings up on the guitar head was a good idea?!?

[@chewiebacka4377]

This album could be released today and still kick butt.

[@SolitaryS]

It brings joy to my heart, seeing someone so young, not only enjoying the music I grew up listening to (I'm 59), but actually realizing that the older music has a creativeness & inventiveness that the newer music so often seems to lack. I would love to let you wander through my MP3 collection. I feel like I could swap songs & talk music with you for hours.

[@mikeparker5008]

What you're hearing is the actual sound of good (great) musicians playing their instruments onto tape, without digital manipulation (which has been done heavily since the mid to late 90s). The sound of an electric guitar into a tube amp with maybe a treble boost or tonebender is very different - and more full of life - than over-compressed and 'quantized' guitar we hear today - as you're discovering, ha ha. Jimmy Page was very influenced by the "1950s guitar sound", and you hear it in the big Heartbreaker solo (and throughout their albums). Great to see you enjoy the music that made ME want to play guitar!! There is a whole other world of awesome music out there, this is part of it. Enjoy!

[@leonardfox2694]

John sometimes played drums with his bare hands. Jimmy sometimes used a violin bow on his guitar strings. JP Jones played his bass like a nice place to come home to. Always solid with tasteful embellishments and fills. Robert Plant's vocals, like a golden thread weaving it's way through the tapestry of each song the others presented as a band. Unforgettable !

[@alexlawson6526]

A beautiful reaction.. keep going and get album 3 done as soon as possible.. you're awesome 🙂