HEART - STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN in HD - The Kennedy Center Honors LED ZEPPELIN, 2012.

On Dec. 26 the 2012 Kennedy Center Honors was aired on national television for the first time on CBS. During the event, which took place at the Kennedy Center Opera House, Ann Wilson and Nancy Wilson of Heart performed Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" with Jason Bonham on drums.
The honor is given to those in the performing arts for their lifetime of contributions to American culture and in 2012 the surviving members of Led Zeppelin (John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant) were among those honored. During their segment, the Foo Fighters performed "Rock and Roll," Lenny Kravitz performed "Whole Lotta Love," and Kid Rock performed both "Babe I'm Gonna Leave You" and "Ramble On".
The performance of "Stairway to Heaven" began with Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart performing the song with a backing band, which included Jason Bonham on drums. He is the son of Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, who passed away in 1980. As the song progressed, back-up singers, a string section, and the Joyce Garrett Youth Choir came on stage to help perform "Stairway to Heaven".
The choir members and Jason Bonham were wearing bowler hats, which was a tribute to the band's late drummer John Bonham. Throughout the performance lead vocalist Robert Plant was noticeably moved, and towards the end of the song he had tears in his eyes.
Jason Bonham loved the fact that Led Zeppelin didn't know he'd be drumming on Stairway To Heaven at their Kennedy Center tribute night, hosted by US President Barack Obama. Bonham performed with Heart and an all-star band -- and the first Plant, Page and Jones knew of it was when they saw him walk on stage.
He said: "It was so incredible to see their faces, sat there next to the president. The guys knew who was playing -- but they didn't know I would be on drums. Their faces lit up, and the smiles and tears... It was fantastic. What a way to close the show!"

[@smyletuneage]

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[@ricardojesusrosiquezzurita760]

Ññññ

[@lorrihabitz6292]

Always will love Heart♥️

[@helenharper783]

Still, Three very Handsome men . And Rock God's.

[@cherylhess4908]

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[@Beagle-Gaming]

😊😅

[@R.E._Peony]

I love how jimmy keeps looking over at Robert like “dude this is so awesome!” and Robert’s just sitting there trying not to cry.

[@beckafernandezdelara6133]

It was incredible, they were so excited and me watching my idols cry !!!

[@beckafernandezdelara6133]

❤️❤️❤️❤️ Led Zeppelin,los amó!!!

[@michellem634]

Trying but they are all pretty much crying cause they feel the music in their soul!! Beautiful job!!

[@robertsanchez8629]

One of the best music Legends still a live enjoying their own music "AWESOME" to see this, Thank you U-Tube.

[@andreadunn842]

I loved that too

[@garyrobertson6778]

Can you imagine having created this in your youth, then sitting 50 years later to watch it recreated like this in honor of you?

[@nickguzman1734]

If He exists, this might be the closest I can relate any "glory to god" must feel like

[@leobewley375]

No way! I’d be sobbing on the floor

[@elesaansell629]

Omg. Can you imagine being Ann n Nancy being asked to perform this??? So amazing.

[@DollarDoug]

I have watched this probable 50+ times and thinking the same thing. To see a song you created that is one of the most recognized rock song of all time being played as an honor, yes a feeling of that can't be explained.

[@bg9217]

My thoughts exactly. Wish I was in the room that night, that was pure magic like them.

[@MooonChild711]

If you were alive during Led Zeppelin’s era and this didn’t choke you up, you’re not human.

[@user-hr6li9nu7y]

How many from our era had at least one high school prom with a "Stairway to Heaven" theme?

[@josekuhn2819]

I have always been a Moody Blues fan. The pioneered the use of the Mellotron. It is nice to hear them use the mellotron flute keyboard sound.

[@christystewart4567]

@@josekuhn2819oh, great, now I am going to have an argument with you about ELP! And please make no mistake I love The Moody Blues.

[@josekuhn2819]

@@christystewart4567 There shouldn’t be an argument! Mike Pinder the original keyboardist worked as a demonstration engineer for Mellotronics which had their HQ in Birmingham England. It was Mike Pinder, who was friends with the Beatles, who helped them buy their mellotrons that first appeared in Strawberry Fields in 1967. By then the Moodies had been using the mellotron for some time. Many months before they even recorded the Days of Future passed the Moodies had recorded Night in Satin for Airing on the BBC using the mellotron. In fact, Justin once said that it is that lost recording that is his favorite Moodies version of Nights. Interesting side note: in the final verse of Nights in White Satin does the orchestra make an appearance. The rest is the mellotron. Jose

[@ThomasParrish]

The number of times i've watched this is unhealthy

[@BamaFan-vc4gn]

Me too

[@debimartorelli9122]

Me too!

[@debimartorelli9122]

Me too!

[@astenis1]

Me too 👍

[@RobsRobotChannel]

Seeing Robert Plant brought to tears while watching his legacy unfold was extremely moving

[@lorimadrid8384]

MASTERPIECE !!!! No other band but Heart could have honored Led Zeppelin like this ...and with Jason Bonham there.....again MASTERPIECE !!!

[@Amberszone]

No Finer cover ever DONE! 💥 That woman is a POWERhouse!! If you don't get CHILLS as Ann climbs up the steps progressively with THIS song you don't get music!! Even Robert Plant said 'we're not worthy' Xxo

[@blackmore4]

I've never heard her before. She's really _really_ good.

[@pcdude2394]

You know Anne Wilson nailed it when you see Robert Plant having a hard time hold back his tears and Jimmy Page wanting to go on stage and jam

[@davewilkirson2320]

I think we all cried listening to this. I grew up with Zep. So many memories. One day we will all be gone. But this masterpiece will live on for many generations.

[@TrapMusicNow]

Heart was the perfect choice for this cover. Was in tears the entire show. Just wow!

[@efrendelapena2592]

they must be a male artist not female

[@bryanlocy7389]

@@efrendelapena2592 why? they did amazing!!

[@barracuda7018]

@@bryanlocy7389 They did an amazing job..Expression in the faces of Plant,Page and Jones tells everything . They were thrilled with Heart 's show. It was magnificent... Nancy and Ann Wilson 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@barracuda7018]

Absolutely...The sisters were outstanding.

[@jollyjokress3852]

5:37 WOW says Jimmy too

[@SLEEPTHIEFofficial]

I feel like Heart is generally underrated. Esp. Ann Wilson as a singer. I mean, she is one of THE BEST female singers ever.

[@usagi_t]

She and Robert should be married.

[@francescadesmond8846]

The amount of talent & giant balls it took for these two women to take this on is both staggering and disturbing. Glad they went big as there is no other way to cover what is arguable the greatest rock song of all time. And nothing but respect that they included Jason. He deserved to be there for his dad.

[@dawn8542]

That's like a religious experience. Beautiful. Made me cry.

[@Ccl2tb]

😮 I laughed seeing the one lady in the audience with her hands up like she was at church!

[@pathugg2973]

I’m hoping to have this version played at my funeral I’ve loved this song since it first came out I’ve always said I wanted this played ❤❤😢😊

[@Julieglam3]

When Led Zeppelin is thoroughly enjoying their own song being performed by other artists, you know they did it really well. This was incredibly done.

[@GTR0419]

The greatest female rock voice of all time was 62 when she sang this! As a youngster, Ann Wilson had a studder and turned to music as a coping mechanism and for fulfillment. We are all so lucky that god, or whatever higher power exists, blessed her with the studder.

[@kurtjohnson3496]

Can you imagine the pressure on Ann and Nancy? The absolute rock gods looking down on you whilst performing their signature song

[@Nevernothing8184]

The look on roberts face as Ann came out he knew she kill it! And the queen sure did.

[@miralabualjadail4206]

Robert plant was like a mythical being in his youth. ❤ Jimmy Page was out if this world. They all grew in such sophistication and class. They still look incredible.

[@mahtinown-eel]

It’s awesome to see Robert plant react emotionally to his own music in the same way his fans do

[@DLSexy]

Watching Jason play in his daddy’s place always gives me goose bumps.

[@andyedinburgh3699]

When robert plant stands up to salute Jason Bonham my heart sank for the best drummer in the world john Bonham rock goddess ❤ heart

[@artmoss6889]

Whoever arranged and rehearsed this needs to be commended. The coordination of choral, orchestral, and rock musicians was superb, and Ann Wilson's singing was a masterpiece of control, build, and intensity.

[@artmoss6889]

Yeah, in the down left corner of the screen, you can see him briefly giving some cues and a cut-off to the choir and orchestra players.

[@mattbailey7640]

That would be Rob Mathes

[@lula366]

2021 and I still come back to watch it, incredible.

[@attelid]

Before Mariah and Christina and all the others, there was Ann Wilson.

[@michaelvaladez6570]

And to think they only had time to rehearse it only twice..wow......

[@kprnr7140]

Heart making Led Zeppelin cry is awesome 🤘❤️🤘

[@SPahina]

Growing up in 60/70s I’m thankful to have experienced best friggin music ever!!!!

[@jestersfolly]

My favorite is 4:23 when all three surviving members react to the choir reveal. That hits me right in the feels all at once. They were already witnessing a great performance of their most famous song, and that is the icing on the cake! This entire performance is amazing. Those that give this a thumbs-down are dead inside (or trolls...same thing).

[@cherrybradshaw573]

Me too. I watch that part over and over

[@GaryFox11000]

Absolute masterpiece ! Spiritually moving to the soul . Amen ...🙏

[@Kellsbells223]

Well said Patrick Bennett! I get chills when the camera closes in on their faces. So telling-I bet their memories of writing and performing this epic song are rushing back at that very moment. I never tire of watching this. It’s musical magic.

[@Davidhandles24]

I agree to give this a thumbs down you have to be dead inside

[@belgianmalinoit9665]

Cool story. The whole show is just magic but the appearing choir is just badass

[@IronLordFitness]

It's not music it's magic.

[@MrKymco123]

your right sonny

[@taurusguy9305]

Exactly

[@davey3765]

Vagina

[@dennismurphy2162]

Yes just yes

[@Bakoska]

@@davey3765 are you?

[@deborahforman9917]

Absolutely no one else in the world but Annie Wilson could pull this off. You freaking go girl!!

[@ashleyhall6098]

I think Adam Lambert could do it, but probably not too many others.

[@gretelsimeone7015]

SOY ARGETINA, HABLO EN ESPAÑOL, IDIOMA, NO COMPRENDER TU MENJ.❤

[@kenchaidian6354]

The more I watched this song the more i deep fall into happiness and joy.

[@NikkiBLive]

You can see the memories behind the eyes of those men as they listen to THEIR song coming alive!

[@ledballoon9791]

Your comment is right on!!

[@thisismagacountry1318]

It's amazing how much Jason looks like his dad. That great smile they exchanged was heartfelt because John and Robert were mates from a previous band before Zeppelin.

[@krystianhorodyski794]

I couldn't word it better, 10 points Nichole Barrett

[@Yassine_G]

I swear that it's my exact thought: behind those eyes and tears we can feel what they lived preparing the song, singing it, and performing it on stages all over the world. In addition to the year when they have sung it, they eman by those eyes and tears that time flies and memories remain.

[@Okido24]

Agree!

[@rafaelfernandes5435]

You know a cover of stairway to heaven is fucking awesome when it makes Robert Plant and Jimmy Paige cry!

[@supermomoshiki]

Don't sware

[@thedude1511]

@@supermomoshiki ***Swear

[@carlosbh3255]

I cried too...

[@hazyperspective]

Plant teared up because Jason came on stage. He tells the story in an interview with Howard Stern, about how he had just told Page that Jason and his family should have been invited, and then he came out to play the drums. You can see Jason point at them, because no one in the band knew he would be playing.

[@AddFilmmedia]

I cried too...

[@mikeklesic7535]

I’m a grown ass man and I had tears in my eyes!!!

[@user-ln5ps7lv7b]

They don’t make music like this anymore. Probably never will aging

[@user-ye3xk8gt2g]

If you see this, please send positive vibes my way. I’ve been struggling with health issues for years and could use your prayers.

[@ColleenW59]

🙏🏼🌹

[@r.d.4437]

There are no other words to describe this but WOW! Ann Wilson one of the great female vocalists of all time and sorry but for all those thumbs downs oh hell what do they no!

[@ak120000]

Hello person scrolling through the comment section, you have a great taste in music! Have a wonderful day!

[@1leggedbuttkicker]

So do you 😅😅

[@BaconTomatoCheese]

What an unbelievable performance… Of course, Heart is the only- and OBVIOUS choice- to cover a Led Zeppelin song… They’d been doing it for years… probably the only band able to pull THIS song off…❤☮️🎸

[@YouAni-Me]

A time will come where Heart will be getting their own tribute.

[@user-bb9vo9pp2k]

Absolutely

[@daleg.9673]

Done with the integrity the song deserves.

[@salesshit]

I watch this once a week and while I’m not an envious person by nature, I envy every person in the audience who had the honor of watching this live.

[@marshagoodman8666]

Not to mention the musicians who were on stage!!!

[@austinkosters7826]

I can only imagine how powerful that sounded..

[@DFWFeelingCocky]

Anyone else think Zeppelin will stand the test of time? Brilliant rendition

[@user-gu3ie]

In 80 years from now,..they still will be relevant.. remember,most stuff coming out now will be forgotten that easy,but this band,this age of music..never will be

[@stephennicoil5225]

I believe without Zeppelin most rock bands wouldn't be here today

[@Dominiqueuqinimod]

I love Jason Bonham's tribute to his Dad. That was awesome.

[@joan22]

Wonderful ....his Dad could be proud!

[@rover-qx5eq]

it was awesome

[@carlalongerbeam774]

Story goes that RP said that he wanted Jason in the box with them to represent his father. Jason politely declined as he had a gig already scheduled that night. RP insisted, but again, Jason said he couldn't. So when they announced John Bonham's son Jason and he walks out, shakes his drumsticks at them and RP stands up and points at Jason. IMO it's almost like RP is saying "OH you meant this gig".

[@lbg4499]

When Robert Plant's boy died, John Bonham was to grieve with him. When John Bonham died, Robert Plant looked after Jason Bonham looked grieved with and looked after him all through his childhood and still does. Heart was a Led Zeppelin cover band playing at The Pipeline and the Aquarius in Seattle. Lots of history in this glorious performance.

[@moniquemannaert3468]

Wish I had such friends. Thank you for sharing. 🌿🙏

[@aaron6290]

This is the coolest fact ever ,,

[@HaitiansdoitBest]

Thanks for sharing 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@gjsullivan55]

The original Zeppelin was clearly blown away by this incredible rendition of one of their greatest songs.

[@gaguy2160]

Their smiles and almost tears and JPJ smiling. What many dont realize. JPJ and Page played in studio together for a good while. JPJ is a musical genius in his own right, and he did a lot of the engineering on the Zepplin albums

[@leovangroll7165]

There is a story behind this. In the early 70's Led zeppelin were playing a concert in Vancouver. After the show they wanted to go to a local club. Their manager told them there was a local band that did an amazing cover of Stairway to Heaven & that they should check it out. They decided to go. The name of the local band was Heart.

[@brandonruggles816]

My dad just turned 68 and he used to tell me all about this. I forget the name of the club, but he and his buddy would go there every single weekend and watch Heart perform. He told me that the minute he saw them play, he knew they were going to be big. Apparently, they use to close EVERY show with Stairway to Heaven. They had come up from Seattle with their boyfriends (who were dodging the Vietnam draft), otherwise, I might have had one of them as my mother (or so my dad claims LOL)!

[@copperpenny0209]

@@brandonruggles816 Your dad...cracking me up.

[@marcustait79]

I defy anyone with a “Heart” to watch this and not be moved by Robert Plant’s reaction in general but in particular to Jason Bonham!🥰

[@ianhamilton396]

@@marcustait79 Just saw Jason Bonham's interview with Howard Stern. He says they didn't know he would be there, let alone play. One of those moments......

[@Mrmuffinlol]

Omg i love this

[@2yechan]

This is BY FAR the best tribute I have ever seen. I can't even imagine how fucking proud I would be if I made a song, and nearly half a century later people would still listen to it and even go as far as make a tribute. Absolutely amazing. Robert was in tears. I'm shocked why anyone would dislike this.

[@TobeyFusco45]

Chris Lee Good Day, NO, would never forget.

[@ceretomer5987]

Chris Lee You're right in every sense of the word. I can't imagine that there's a better tribute on this planet, anywhere. And that song!!!!!!!!

[@jimothy1967]

Chris Lee Over 98% say like - there's always going to be dickheads who press the dislike button! They are, of course, dickheads though.....

[@LeonardoIakmiu]

Chris Lee you are absurdly right!

[@dangoldsmith8905]

Chris Lee 250 dislikes is astonishing. I'd guess about half of them are Zeppelin purists that didn't like the changes. But could they have chosen a better female singer for this? No. Better drummer? No.

[@brianjay9811]

I was recently teaching my granddaughter how to play her electric guitar, and of course found myself picking out the intro to Stairway to Heaven. My grand-kid then spoke up, "Oh, I know that song. I like it." I then continued playing up to the loud and dramatic ending, and for a second, grandpa became a star. This is just one example what these guys have given us. I am so grateful for their gift...

[@anitachron3038]

I’m sorry my brother Louie missed this. We had this played carrying his coffin to be buried 😢. He loved Zeppelin

[@jackepstein5527]

This isn't a song; this is perfection.

[@Augalv]

+Jack Epstein You said it

[@gretelsimeone7015]

NO HABLO EN OTRO IDIOMA Q NO SEA ESPAÑOL, SOY ARGENTINA❤

[@HaitiansdoitBest]

This is church

[@SkyBuck]

Ann Wilson was absolutely incredible

[@jcox7891]

This has to be one of the greatest performances in rock history. So incredibly well done 👏👏👏

[@MrsVeronicat]

The comment section of this video is the proof that we can be together with music, respect each other, love each other, make the world a better place together. Human race has so much to give, to share. It’s a gift of love, equality and devotion and we should be honored to have it, learn from it. Be kind to one another, together we can win, get through every struggle. Wish you all an amazing life.

[@websoup]

Jimmy Page's "Wow" in the end and Robert Plant's watery eyes are the greatest validation of Heart's impeccable rendition of "Stairway to Heaven"

[@LoveYou-xi1mh]

O Thongsrinoon he later said he was crying because of being proud of Jason Bonham playing his dad’s song. Not because Heart pretentiously sung it.

[@jeffbaker634]

Robert didn't know Jason was going to be there and Jason surprised him. And yes I imagine he saw his best friend " John " when he heard and watched Jason playing.

[@PyrrhusBrin]

@@LoveYou-xi1mh They did an awesome job singing though, there is no need to claim they pretentiously sung it.

[@vincentlem2534]

Great to see his son and the choir wearing Bowler hats as a tribute to John Bonham!

[@mac4boys541]

@Revit UpNow ARRR not really, LZ met HEART back stage in the 70s after a Heart concert and are well known to each other

[@Oliver-zs9od]

If you are a musician and Robert Plant is crying with Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones jamming to your performance....yeah, you made it

[@Medic99]

This is the tribute of the generation!

[@marcogoncalopintovalerio4098]

@@robert.m4676 what a big son of a bitch that you are!

[@scottandersen4798]

@@robert.m4676 Oh shut up

[@scottandersen4798]

I believe Plant was crying because of Jason Bonham on the drums.

[@trgoohileshea2820]

@@robert.m4676 No, but I believe a person who represented the country as the last great American president was.

[@johnsokol7044]

They said Don Henley was brought to tears!

[@jambalaya6947]

It’s at this moment that RP realises the heritage that he and his band created, will join the catalogue of giants in classical music

[@bzawk]

This make anyone else cry. No? Just me?

[@fluorcyl6112]

Heart! 110 percent... and anything that can even be said in words. They knocked it out of the park, and Led Zeppelin was loving it. It just could not possibly be done any better, I could not give them any more accolades....110 or percent perfection (if there is such a thing).

[@nicolepreston3524]

Jo-jo Ma having the absolute time of his life

[@usagi_t]

He is playing too?

[@rayebutterfield1820]

What an awesome tribute. And Jason Bonham on the drums. It doesn't get any better than that. I think he did he father proud. 😊

[@aichejaye363]

57 yr old black guy...I know, I know music is not about race. I have tears in my eyes after this performance. I didn't appreciate Led Zepplin when I was a youth but this rendition just hit my soul in a great way. Thank you Nancy and Ann Wilson. I am not embarrassed to cry. Thank you.

[@paulfromdonmills]

I do every time as well.

[@ashleyhall6098]

I think song absolutely can be about race, or ethnicity, or culture. Only others who've been through your experiences can sing to you in your own language. But this is definitely one of those times that music transcends everything to touch everyone.

[@mustangmatt63]

It Just Does Not Get Any Better!!!!!!!

[@joelwest2408]

This version brought a smile to my father's face, cutting through severe alzheimers.

[@HaitiansdoitBest]

That’s beautiful. I plan to do the same with my mom

[@rogueshadow93]

Heart has included this at their shows for years... but the imagine the pressure they must have felt at this venue in front of their rock icons... they blew it out of the water!

[@billdhicks]

Boy does she still have the pipes!

[@trgoohileshea2820]

Ann Wilson could sing the phone book and make people cry. That woman is AMAZING!

[@vx8619]

Never been so moved at a tribute in my life. Bawled like a little girl. Every. Single. Time. With Bonham's son, the best vocalist on the planet, Ann Wilson, truly, let this be one tribute that goes down with our generation's time capsule. It moved music legends. If we left anything worthy, spiritually, this was it.

[@poundtumbles]

Nice words. My exact, same thinking.

[@joellebrodeur1015]

Same. I've watched this 10 times in the past two days and same reaction.every.single.time.

[@locsalkey2594]

Best vocalist of Rock

[@stevenpprince]

Well said

[@robertholland297]

Lordy , couldn’t have said it any better, only time I’ve been envious of Obama

[@cozmikfunkrabbitt30]

Ann moving around that stage like a Boss straight up killin'

[@kamranmollahassani3021]

I don’t know who the guitarist was performing, but he absolutely nailed jimmy page’s guitar solo, that solo is a legit work of art, one of the best ever

[@charlesreid9337]

can you imagine... the phone call. "So.. hey man.. Heart is playing Stairway..... for Led Zeppelin.. and they want you on lead guitar" Every musician who played spent 18 hours a day practicing and asking their friends if they thought it was ok...

[@marshagoodman8666]

Shane Fontayne is his stage name.

[@Benstormcrow]

Sheldon Cooper.

[@somerset8088]

the brilliant Shayne Fontayne

[@onqfilm]

I've watched this a hundred times and my eyes haven't remained dry yet. Jones, Plant, and Page personify humility and grace.... not bad musicians either. Page's spontaneous excitement and Plant's tears make this an incomparable moment in music history... and of course, Heart, Bonham, et al is nothing short of spectacular.

[@maryjvanderwerken3192]

Guitar soloist Shane Fontayne is also brilliant 🎶! He's pretty much underutilized touring with graham nash.

[@gretelsimeone7015]

LO MAS GRANDE QUE ESCUCHE DESDE MIS 12AÑOS❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@MDKMARK]

This is as good as it can get. Who ever choose Heart to perform this, deserves the highest award possible.

[@allisonruggiero5568]

I couldn’t imagine a more beautiful tribute from one legend to another

[@barbibutton9619]

Watched this at least 15 times. The choir was phenomenal and the bands reaction is spectacular. Every part of my life in the 70's had Led Zeppelins aura around it.

[@whichypoohs]

Jimmy Page is counting every single chord played. How proud they are; what pressure to be playing this anthem in front of these rock GODS. WOW

[@MChantal76]

LOL, I thought I was the only one that noticed him counting! :D

[@2legit64]

@@MChantal76 Nope! After watching this a kajillion times, I finally noticed it as well.

[@MrRevel1]

It was great, but it wasn't played like the original. Some guitar parts were left out.

[@prashantverma9959]

When Jimmy Page cries over his own song, you know its THE TRIBUTE. Damn goosebumps :)

[@AT-yg4nk]

My god...this gave me goosebumps!! Easily one of the best tributes I’ve ever seen. I know Plant, Page and JPJ are probably beyond sick of hearing this song, but I can tell they felt that! It was like them experiencing themselves for the first time. Wow! What a performance!!!

[@panic--panic--]

It took every single vocalist on that stage to live up to Robert Plant's vocals on this song. What an incredible rendition.

[@grantreese2507]

if my best friend and i made a great bunch of music together, then my best friend died.. i wouldnt want to play that music very often anymore. then, 30 years later, that best friends son got on a world stage to play his dads part in reinacting our music in front of me... I would cry my eyes out missing my friend and loving his son. life is both painfully long and brutally short.

[@VitalityMassage]

They must have worked VERY HARD rehearsing for this song. Hat's off to Ann and Nancy, the band, orchestra and the choir! Mostly thanks to Led Zepp for the creation of this awesome and fearless music! This is one of my favorite videos on KZbin no doubt!

[@billferguson6175]

It makes me wonder - if they were thinking "we did this with 4 people, and it's taking them almost 2 dozen people to recreate our song"?

[@maggymusic]

I never liked the song until Heart did it.

[@douglaskiambi1785]

@@maggymusic You are in the good company of Mr Robert Plant.

[@fccitizen]

Heart has been hugely influenced by LZ forever. They always do a Led Zeppelin song in their concerts. Being a huge fan of both, I can say it's a real treat!

[@vergellicerio8919]

@@billferguson6175 they would have been thinking they created the song in a small room somewhere, now it's being sung by a whole orchestra

[@karlgeorge5471]

It took 40 people and one of the best rock vocalists in history to do what Rob Plant did ALONE

[@sbentjies]

Damn she really does that justice...

[@yonnybriggs6435]

Anyone else get all emotional every time they see/hear this version !? It’s so god damn powerful my goodness I love it

[@okawasiaw2645]

january 2020 and still feel this is best cover - stairway to heaven - led zeppelin by heart.... good job

[@1LegintheGrave]

Absolutely.

[@haluwazone299]

Check out the classic rock show's version, even better!

[@1LegintheGrave]

@@haluwazone299 Dude... that was Awesome! But, I do have to admit that in some ways I like Heart's version alittle better ONLY because it was slightly different and her vocals are in their own realm. With that said, yes CRS's version was basically a carbon perfect copy of LZ, but possibly with alittle extra zing. So honestly, I'm not sure I like one more than the other, only Heart's version sticks out as something special in it's own way. But thank you, I am now hooked on CRS.

[@haluwazone299]

@@1LegintheGrave don't mention it brother! Always glad to meet people of good taste.

[@haluwazone299]

@@1LegintheGrave and do check out CRS's cover of Bohemian Rapsody.

[@alijafri2730]

Robert plant was so hard trying not to cry there😭😭😭😭😭😭 One hell of a ride!!!!! Long live the Zeppelins

[@lemx4931]

He said it’s bad in the video at 3:30 lol

[@alijafri2730]

@@lemx4931 nice observation dude....

[@lemx4931]

@@alijafri2730 Thanks :D

[@danfeeney3519]

This is the America I choose to live in.

[@leovial2647]

Led by 62 y/o Ann Fucking Wilson, the most awesome goddess of rock!!!

[@Cccoast]

Aammennn

[@deeannwatson4453]

Im speechless !!! OMG!!!!

[@barracuda7018]

Ann Wilson made Page and Plant cry. Jason had also tears in his eyes most probably thought about his dad. What a show! wordy of these three legends..

[@gretelsimeone7015]

ENTIENDO EN ESPAÑOL, ARGENTINA, NO SE MUCHO INGLES😢

[@SheenaJackson39]

Robert Plant's not the only one in tears. I've watched this over a dozen times and cry every time. What an amazing and beautiful tribute.

[@tiffanybarnes5395]

Had to come and watch again after Glenn brought it up on the Sunny podcast. Rob was so disrespectful to my queen, anyone with ears knows the Anne Wilson is a vocal angel. She made Robert Plant cry! And it makes me cry everytime I watch it. So talented. This was my mom's favorite song and I wish we could've watched this together. ❤

[@charlesreid9337]

dunno who rob is but he's obviously a waste of space

[@richardbain8746]

Greatest Zeppelin cover of all time! Totally blew me away!

[@lyrixandlicks3029]

Damn. Didn't think I'd cry

[@PlanetRockJesus]

+LyrixandLicks302 I did.

[@brentsimonds1101]

+LyrixandLicks302 Yeah! I think it hit me seeing the tears in Plant & Page's eyes.

[@lyrixandlicks3029]

+Brent Simonds exactly

[@chaossophia4871]

+LyrixandLicks302 i cried

[@danielstone3077]

+LyrixandLicks302 , glad to know I wasn't the only one:=)

[@faiselgargouri593]

this song is my companion during the quarantine 2020

[@deborahpaley21]

me too

[@Tla81]

Led Zeppelin’s drummer had passed away when Led was asked to be honored. Led asked his son to go with them. He turned them down saying he a gig. He was the drummer for this honorable tribute!

[@smyletuneage]

put the meth pipe DOWN.

[@jeffrogers3782]

No one could pull that off but her, the Goddess, Ann Wilson - my love for you will never die...

[@keeponkeepinonstudio]

This song makes me cry every time I see it. I wish John Bonham were here to have witnessed this remarkable performance. He would have been so proud of his son. His son seems like a good guy too. For those who don't know the backstory, on the drums is Jason Bonham, son of Zeppelins one and only drummer John Bonham who died in 1980. John Bonham was known for wearing bowler hats, and it was very cool that the entire choir wore one in tribute as well as his son. But what I think is even cooler is that it looks like that was John Bonhams last drum set! How cool is that! Obviously it makes sense that he would inherit his Dads drums. It is the exact same translucent orange kit with the same bass drum head, drum set up and cymbals his Dad had! I am just guessing but they must be the original drums! I bet they only come out on special occasions. And I have seen Jason in other gigs through the years and he does NOT use that kit nor is that his general set up. The only question left for those drummers out there like me is did Jason go with a single bass drum pedal on this performance like his Dad was famous for. Not that using a single pedal is special in an of itself, just that doing what John Bonham did with just a single pedal is incredible! Very cool! Very cool indeed!

[@saranaderable]

That would explain why he too had tears in his eye. Thank you for the back fill.

[@thefriqueisin]

Thanks for sharing. Your bits of information made this video even more special

[@thisismagacountry1318]

Cool of you to notice that

[@erikmartinez4037]

Thanks for this it’s awesome, some ppl reallly see small details 👌🏽

[@Revolver271]

The remaining members of Zep had no clue Jason was coming to this show. Robert especially was choked up by that.

[@kevinmcguinness6526]

I find it hard to speak after watching this. It’s so magnificently beautiful.

[@Wysterea]

Such a daunting task to pull this off in front of the icons that made this song indelible! I believe that Ann and Nancy Wilson are probably the only ones on the planet that could have done this. I grew up on Led Zeppelin and Heart, and I was privileged to see Zeppelin the last time they came to Atlanta! 🎸❤️🎸

[@daveg4417]

It's easy to see why this performance would touch anyone, Ann Wilson is one of the best female vocalists in history.

[@paullewis4843]

With all due respect to the members of Led Zeppielin, that cover has got to be the best I have ever heard. I thought no one could surpass zepp but it has been acheived significantiy. Was good to see the guys enjoyed it too!

[@bzawk]

I love Led Zeppelin but I have to agree this is my favorite version of Stairway.

[@47404740]

Over the TOP! Absolutely Beautiful. A Higher Sprit Speaks.

[@annaarmstrong6956]

AGREE! Best cover ever! Hugely effective vocals by Ann Wilson whose gritty contralto was an eerie overlay in audio memory to those of us who remember the younger Rob Plant's voice in the original. Nancy Wilson's gentle and the lead guitarist's edgy riffs(heraldic as a clarion's call) were flawlessly executed and as aurally accurate as Jimmy Page's original. Loved, loved, LOVED the youth choir whose breathtaking backup chorus work crowned this aMAZing performance and worthy tribute to an iconic group of the period! Bravo! 👏👏👏

[@taylorparisien9848]

Man this is the best performance ever I cried too when I heard this