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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.👍😎🙋

[@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

[@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 😅

[@tammyaikman1990]

How the fuck are there thumbs down on this ??? Jesus such talent

[@sinjon]

I'm only guessing but he did flub the lyrics in one or two places

[@DanB-nz2un]

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

[@Skrelnick222]

This guy can play anything, perfectly. So good!

[@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!

[@jj-iu1fm]

All the thumbs down are guitar players still struggling to play an open G.

[@deniseg812]

HAH!

[@stephenfiore9960]

...If they would have just tried an “Open E” , they wouldn’t have been so critical...

[@simonhall4277]

Fantastic version of the song. Thanks

[@craigpatterson8551]

Well done! Beautiful!

[@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.

[@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.

[@faz1991]

best cover of this song ever - hands down

[@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

[@seachestkey]

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

[@Ravco99]

Stunning cover even in 2022. Great job !!

[@AriMalatesta]

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

[@johncox7627]

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

[@benjaminhogue4125]

Well done. Made my sunday.

[@tonitonlos]

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

[@karenladyape3077]

I love song, great rendition!❤

[@joesheeran2122]

Fantastic, really excellent all the way around.

[@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?

[@jochem420]

Brilliant arrangement

[@vazquezluis81]

Best cover of going to California

[@pitchingnrx]

I always knew "Going to California" had untapped potential. No Led Zep versions quite got me there, but this DOES.

[@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

[@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.

[@MrFonseca75]

The best cover ever...made it your own

[@jamesjam65]

absolutely beautiful performance Chris. Thanks for sharing this!

[@toddgreen3435]

Excellent cover. Impressive travis picking.

[@ChitruShrestha]

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

[@matthewholme297]

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

[@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!

[@johnrenshaw7684]

Brilliant. The song is hard enough to play in DADGAD tuning but to sing and play this at the same time in perfect pitch is difficult to say the least. But also some of the chord sequences are your own interpretation which makes this very special.

[@brianremington]

John Renshaw this song is so hard to play and sing.

[@loleetairving8295]

dad gad ey did nt know

[@WICKY.419]

Yo this guy needs more recognition for this this is heattt

[@ryanm9052]

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

[@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. 🤘🔥🤘

[@lallare99]

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

[@travis7836]

Absolutely amazing.

[@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.

[@JustinBeckGuitar]

Absolutely Amazing

[@eleftheriagianis5951]

Wow this is the first song I wanna play when I learn guitar

[@spawnosaur9601]

It's pretty hard (trust me I've been playing for about a year non-stop and I still struggle) so I would ease into it. Whole Lotta Love is a good beginning song.

[@0ViciousV0]

I got chills... Amazing rendition!💯

[@johnnyballinger1558]

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

[@musicalcontessa4275]

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

[@jajs283]

Wow! Just stunning

[@theluisaleman]

Mind blown I love the feeling u put behind this

[@RRW276]

Good Lord, this is utterly amazing.

[@congerscott6064]

I know this video is 8 years old but man that was awesome, great playing and singing skills 👍🏆.

[@kaushalamin3597]

Checking in April 2, 2022 and this still remains one of the best covers. The drift to silence in the end had me wanting more. Great work

[@rustyobollox2489]

Absolute class! Very flowing style…👏👏👏

[@J.Deseth]

OMG this guy voice is jaw dropping!! Great cover - just wow - thank you for sharing this amazing gift with us

[@sherwoodgruber9487]

Amazing. Blown away....

[@edwindude9893]

Crisp, clear, accurate and full of skill. Time spent in concentration and learning is time well spent my Brother. Fantastic and pure.

[@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!

[@johnjlanejr]

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

[@STEFRICH60500P]

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

[@jeremiahgutknecht5580]

This genuinely touched my heart

[@mike-cb1yx]

Beautiful...one of my favorite Ked Zeppelin songs

[@trevortumminia5237]

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

[@darrinpennington]

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

[@fuita227]

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

[@JeremyMuise-tv8dv]

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

[@jimmypage6142]

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

[@willharbin]

This is absolutely incredible talent. Amazing arrangement. Well done.

[@Underdog_Basketball]

Wow. Beautiful! I'm listening to this in 2021. I hope to find more videos on your channel.

[@Peabea94]

I left the page before the singing started and I actually thought it was Robert plant for I microsecond there. The guitar arrangement sound friggin amazing!! cool

[@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"

[@guillermogonzalez7757]

Beautiful amazing so talented

[@andrewdunn49ers]

I always knew Going to California had the potential, but this version FINALLY hits the right emotions that Led Zep couldn’t quite hit for some reason. Fantastic!

[@TerryMasri]

Simply beautiful!

[@davedeleuil9514]

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

[@carltimmons3198]

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

[@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. ♥️

[@rubencasaperaltawarthon6971]

Me gusta mucho tu versión. Excelente.

[@TheFridgeMonsters]

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

[@guydouglas6094]

I like very much - very relaxed. I'm an acoustic Zeppelin geek and I'm enjoying this.

[@2epoca]

Muito bom, escutar um som desse e tocado perfeitamente. ótima Voz! Very good, to listen a sound like this, and played perfectly, great voice, great singer too!

[@dieselman7453]

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

[@larsaspenstrom6950]

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

[@ronmounts8075]

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

[@andyg6967]

Simply amazing.Just amazing,totally blown away.

[@billderinbaja3883]

Beautiful lead in, I don't recall ever hearing that before... excellent cover, you have the voice and the magic fingers, amazing articulation... understand every syllable.

[@daveflint3725]

Perfect. I’m a life long Zep fan, and all I can say is perfect.

[@darksideofthemoon7332]

Just beautiful, Brother. You nailed it!

[@flacoral]

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

[@360XDxbox]

My god just beautiful voice and guitar playing! Well done!!! It's a yes for me

[@ciaranklly]

Absolutely first class.- so soulful. I've listened to it so many times. Hope all is well with you.

[@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.

[@furo21]

I love 😍 this performance really nice I have no word

[@brettstrachan9800]

Beautiful! guitar skills .... tick, vocal skills... tick... sublime rendition ...

[@marcopolo9569]

Thank you, that makes me so happy. Outstanding talent to master this timeless masterpiece....

[@delete953]

Aqui vemos uma obra de arte aperfeiçoada.

[@icycyt]

I’m in a rock band and im from Nashville and I love this song as a country song

[@alanrichtmyer2309]

Gave me Goosebumps man!, really Well done.

[@lugaro4448]

So much skill to play this song and sing at the same time.

[@dartcreekfarmllc9313]

Wow, 9 years and I’m just now seeing this?! 😢 You should be at the top of the KZbin heap. I am inspired to set my goals this high…at age 56. Great job man, thank you! I’ll definitely gonna be able to pick up some chicks if I learn this song 😅