Heart - Stairway to Heaven (Live at Kennedy Center Honors) [FULL VERSION]

Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart, along with Jason Bonham, playing Stairway to Heaven as a tribute for Led Zeppelin on Dec. 2, 2012 at Kennedy Center.
It was televised by CBS on Dec. 26, 2012, but as a short version. This is the full version released on iTunes in 2013.
No copyright infringement intended.

[@delaIII]

how many of us has watched this video more the 10 times. I lost count

[@michaelmarino80]

10 times in a row? Yes lol

[@donthomson5047]

I play it often on Pandora... okay, every day :)

[@evelyntokamp1011]

@delall - And I imagined I could sing it better under the shower, with three quarters of the lyrics missing and where are my contact lenses and glasses xxx ;) (And the dogs need to go for a pee ...)

[@brianmcallister114]

I have no idea how many times I have watched this video but I can guarantee you that it is way, way, way beyond ten. And I still get chills every time I see it.

[@rosemarieholt2261]

4 times all the way through but tbh I just learned about it yesterday

[@ee7966]

I think this is the first time Led Zeppelin was feeling what people felt listening to them all their lives

[@dharma__3]

@Erg Gjo - I couldn't have said it better myself....was thinking the SAME thing!

[@valentinaelenasavin8202]

True

[@orbit319]

Wow. That is an amazing point!!!!!

[@gasolinewine801]

I think you’re right

[@331SVTCobra]

Well stated. Excellent observation.

[@kst2787]

Ok, it’s 2023, I have watched this video 100 times easily and I still get goose bumps and tear up listening to this amazing work of art! Am I the only one? This is the performance to end all performances, it can’t get any better!

[@glennkerr647]

No it can't

[@johngrimkowski598]

my clone kst

[@lnmeza1]

💟💟💟

[@rickdaystar477]

I'm in agreement with you on this video. Magical moment!👍😎

[@carenmagee123]

This version just gets me in the feels - I can't resist watching it over and over.

[@MicksMom365]

Heart talked about how they had only 1 rehearsal. Of all the covers of this song over the years, no one ...NO ONE...has brought it to light like Heart did. I shed tears every time I watch this video. It's so emotional seeing Plant tearing up and Page practically jumping out of his seat from excitement. Mesmerizing performance.

[@Thinkaboutwhatyouthinkabout]

Beth hart did

[@joelongtin7532]

It still randomly occurs to me to watch from time to time. That’s how well and faithfully Heart did this.

[@Kim-rj2fl]

❤❤

[@stevencooper3334]

Me too

[@natalies1306]

ONE rehearsal??? Insane

[@joethepirate1]

When you can make Led Zepplin cry by playing Led Zepplin, you win.

[@riverjordan2725]

LMAO! 🤣

[@MrGreen-sq4cf]

I think when he saw the Bowler hats on the choir - in respect to Bonham - it was too much. They were best friends.

[@GP-2000]

I cried, first time watching. Wow!

[@jameshindman4535]

The reason Robert Plant teared up was because Bonzo's son was playing the drums and being there to be part of the honor towards his dad and band mates

[@adriannemalden8668]

Especially when they don't even like the song, lmao! Suppose I should say Robert doesn't care for the song. His favorite is Kashmir.

[@williamsequeira1163]

Possibly one of the greatest tributes in history.

[@JohnSmithShields]

Jack Black likes this comment.

[@richardattemborg2823]

yes it is

[@emmaallen2982]

Agree 1000% 👌🏼

[@schielesmrs7648]

Not possibly. THE best EVER tribute in the history of time. Nothing can ever top this. Makes me burst into tears every single i watch/listen to this. It's so perfect it's actual magick.

[@coloradocruzer]

I’d say this was the best cover ever but Disturbed on Conan might have taken it.

[@sarahf1363]

Ann Wilson is the only powerhouse that could cover this AND belt above two entire choirs. GOAT

[@nathans.5911]

Did u catch all the mens reactions at the 2nd choir reveal. They probably knew she was gonna tear it up.

[@MelissaAMillard]

I literally feel every bit of this.

[@jonrhythm3686]

@Sarah H I absolutely agree, amazing!

[@jasonjones4695]

Ann is good jack from great white sounds more like plant then plant does

[@matteightytwo]

Powerhouse is absolutely the right word

[@RiderNJack]

Only the Wilson sisters could pull this off so flawlessly..

[@jamiezandt7655]

Right. Heart has been doing Zep covers, including this song since the 70s. They were really the only choice to do this performance of a song they know so well.

[@Bot101101]

Mad props to the guitarist. He nailed that solo in front of Jimmy Page. No pressure.

[@Mvivenzio1]

Who is he?

[@sowalima243]

Shane Fontayne ☺️

[@JSmith-zr2ve]

He looks like Sheldon Cooper. LOL

[@rsanchez5676]

My first thoughts were Sheldon “. That’s hilarious

[@mikepranski9914]

He should’ve played it on a fender telecaster like Jimmy Page did on the original track.

[@anatrejo6849]

Who's watching this beautiful song!!in 2024!!!!Drop a ❤❤❤❤

[@biff5856]

100 ❤'s.. 2024. Stunning. The end has a fabulous revivalist energy about it that blows me away

[@bethhandzel]

I’m watching this! I really enjoyed seeing the reactions of Led Zeppelin as they watched Heart! ❤️ ❤❤

[@charlesalexander2492]

❤️

[@lesleywalker507]

I am ❤

[@thomaskappauf7345]

Me too ❤❤❤❤

[@playerid815]

This a performance for all the ages. Brought Led Zeppelin to tears. Take a bow Ann and Nancy Wilson Can I have a show of hands if you are listening to this masterpiece in 2020?

[@rogertheanswerguy1909]

The reactions of Robert Plant, John Paul Jones and Jimmy Page are amazing!!

[@floordoctor]

You literally just copied two comments to make something completely unoriginal. Fail.

[@captayyn]

Robert was actually crying because he didn't expect Jason to be on the drums

[@ricksplat3379]

guitar player blew the critical solo out his ass....Greta Van Fleet needs to do this song

[@meme-jk1ir]

me.

[@Bubbleslynn]

May 2024 and still watching it for the 1 millionth time. AMAZING!!! ❤❤❤

[@pandapeep1148]

This will go down in history as one of the greatest performances in rock. Ann Wilson had complete control of that stage and of her instrument. The addition of the chorus was a fantastic surprise element. There was not a "miss" in this whole thing. I've watched it at least a dozen times since the original performance and it never ceases to give me goosebumps. The fact that she could sing this at 62, after years of touring and recording, and still nail every note while making it look easy speaks volumes about her vocal prowess. She's nearly unmatchable in music - regardless of age.

[@stevehofer3482]

In September 2022 she sang 3 LZ songs Including Stairway to Heaven with the Jim Irsay Band in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, and she’s still got it. Look for the videos on KZbin.

[@danielcole156]

I agree she is awesome

[@joanonofrio2691]

That's fantastic good for you that's nice that's really nice congratulations

[@cjturner370]

@@joanonofrio2691 no need to be a smartass

[@olafheine8125]

That's why the 3 old men were so enthusiastic

[@magicmantx1]

Whoever came up with the arrangement is a musical genius. Every single participant is this performance should be extremely proud.

[@marshagoodman8666]

I wonder whose arrangement it is.

[@1145bsmith]

Absolutely brilliant! I'm still shaking my head at this rendition of the ultimate rock song ever!

[@sophiadilberakis5019]

Rob Mathes. Stop the video at 3:30. Rob Mathes is on guitar on the left, Ann in the middle and Shane Fontayne, who did the solo, on the right. Rob is a well respected arranger. Has done a lot of things you have heard. The guy IS a musical genius....and he is the one that put the house band together.

[@DutchStar443]

@@sophiadilberakis5019Thanks for that breakdown!

[@dvl889]

Yes, Genius 💕🎭💕

[@Arturo-sm1tb]

Ann Wilson is most likely the most underrated rock vocalist of all time.

[@dustinwarren470]

Agreed

[@lilkim977]

True talent unlike today's singers.

[@brianbranch2102]

Not sure anyone underestimates her talent or vocals, in her prime she was unmatched and everyone knew it.

[@mikegrady5669]

I beg to differ.... She's the Greatest Female Rock Vocalist of all Time!!!

[@michaelparness2896]

I remember hearing Dog and Butterfly when I was younger for the first time. I was absolutely blown away with her vocals on the B side.. Lush and extremely warm yet subtlety distant and heartbreaking. Heart is one of the greatest bands of all time.

[@stevenjeffrey4637]

Ann's incredible voice, the orchestra, the back up choir, Jason Bonham on the drums,..this is one of the greatest performances of anything anywhere! I am not talking about the best performance of Stairway,..I mean ANYTHING!.

[@winnowmethis9501]

OMG YES! It is better than the original. I have listened to it over and over!

[@ViolettaD1485]

The arrangement was excellent. I think Zep was pleased that the song can work when other people perform it without blindly copying what they originally did.

[@winnowmethis9501]

@@ViolettaD1485 Zep looked thoroughly pleased and overjoyed with the arrangement.

[@MusicTechHelpGuy]

I cry my eyes out every time I watch this. This is one of the best live musical performances of all time. Hands down.

[@jasonc6194]

Just watched it again myself. Amazing.

[@KM-po5kk]

Crying right now! Man! This band and this song!!!!!

[@saundies]

Thee best. By far, no contention,

[@shawnobrien3223]

Me too, this performance puts tears in my eyes every time. Wow, imagine how the band felt sitting watching this tribute to them.

[@amandapay1450]

I watch it everyday and get the chills every time. Perfection

[@DixieNormas]

Robert Plant asked Jason to sit in the box with them to honor his father, JB said he couldn't because he had a gig that night. Plant was persistent but JB still said thank you but he couldn't. What a shock to them all when the lights came up and there he was, on stage honoring them and his father...

[@331SVTCobra]

cool story

[@katiehoward8369]

So Jason is the one up there playing Jimmy's solo?! I couldn't figure out who he was!

[@harryrehu]

He didn't lie...what a gig!!❤

[@Anthony-ej9js]

​@@katiehoward8369Jason is the drummer. The son of Zeppelins only drummer, John (BONZO) Bonham

[@kelleyscorpio]

@@katiehoward8369 Jason is on the drums, as his dad once was.

[@bettcamp8936]

Let's be honest. Nobody can sing like Ann Wilson.

[@stu1037]

Ann nailed the whole thing. I wish Nancy woulda been on electric.

[@MysticKnight38]

Zeplin is still better. Though Plant is showing his age

[@nyvatrinigurl4743]

@@MysticKnight38no one was comparing.

[@nerdygirl2316]

She is one singing sister. I have always loved Heart.

[@clojp7842]

Nobody, nobody

[@DavidH-sp5wz]

No lady ever will be able to sing the high parts in stairway to heaven and not miss a lick like Ann Wilson. We love you Ann, get well soon. God bless you. ❤❤❤❤

[@bahiafromthehood]

Who still sheds a tear 2022 when they hear the beauty in this songs.... Me🖐🏾🖐🏾

[@nancyhoward7005]

Me 👍🏻👍🏼

[@yourkarmaforsure]

i do

[@cathyklim1328]

Me

[@cathyklim1328]

I almost feel as an artist she is creating this experience as her gift to them

[@jeffster1070]

yep. Ann Wilson was perfect for this song...I still get shivers.

[@peterwhent66]

Just imagine playing Stairway to Heaven to Jimmy Page and Robert Plant and making it so epic you move one of them to tears, have the other beaming with joy, and get a standing ovation from both of them. Incredible from start to finish.

[@Jimmy_Cooper]

What about John Paul Jones 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@longminh2759]

@@Jimmy_Cooper Paul Jones is the chill teacher who approved from the inside lol

[@zanne18]

JPJ's face at 7.38 says it all.

[@Miblive]

@@Jimmy_Cooper He was simply the most talented of them all.

[@stevesinger6531]

John Paul Jones was underrated and he really should have spent more time in the spotlight. But to say he was the most talented person in the band. , I guess.. Meanwhile Jimmy page is by far one of the top five rock guitar players ever. For me he’s number one. You may find people who disagree with my number but JPJ and Jimmy page are just not in the same league

[@melvinwhitney3343]

I was there. You can’t begin to imagine what it was like to FEEL the earth move under your feet and the pulse of the music reach the farthest depths of your soul. No performance before and none since have moved me as much as this one that incredible evening. What a gift.

[@yodaonfire]

that chorus never fails to raise every hair on my body

[@tongapuss]

How wonderful. I would have loved to be there too!!

[@veronicas1231]

How wonderful you were able to listen to this live, such a beautiful performance ....

[@cindynewjersey7153]

May I ask how you got a ticket do to speak? Are u a celebrity? Just asking out of curiosity, you are lucky 🍀

[@melvinwhitney3343]

@@cindynewjersey7153 I worked for someone in DC who was attending

[@Coolpoolers]

Who the hell could have possibly stepped up to that Robert Plant vocal besides Ann Wilson? She SLAYED it!

[@nascarmadman]

If he had still been around, Brad Delp.

[@orks_media_relations1876]

That lady was 62 years old when this performance occurred, and she belted that. She’s just the greatest rock singer ever.

[@cosmoelgato917]

that Lady is Ann Wilson and her vocals are a rock and roll GOAT

[@Topsrite]

Yeah as a long, long time rocker going back to the early mid seventies I would nudge out blondie and others for her and that says it all!

[@ilovelamp22]

How are you going to say that about a video for a song sung by Robert Plant?

[@JohnSmith-zw8vp]

No, the ABBA girls are the greatest rock singers ever!

[@martinthompson2425]

Ann Wilson is a certified BADASS! …but my vote for greatest rock singer (at least, in his prime) would go to Steve Perry of Journey!

[@daisy9910]

Jimmy Page looks like the teacher who is pleased with his students.

[@lindacoons9768]

Daisy, I thought the same thing. He just looked like he was really having a great time.

[@rustyshackleford836]

Can you imagine playing Jimmy Page's guitar solo in front of Jimmy Page?

[@davetherockband]

@@rustyshackleford836 was thinking the same thing. He's likely a massively experienced session musician, but still...

[@davewilkirson2320]

agree

[@moonbubbles3046]

He looks like he’s grown into an incredibly wise Asian teacher. Hehe

[@mbyrd9223]

I thought that no one, and I mean absolutely no one, could cover this song properly until I heard Ann Wilson sing it. This sent shivers down my spine and into the depths of my soul. The sheer power, passion and majestry of her voice as she hits every single note perfectly blew me away. What I wouldn't give to have been there in person.

[@brendaamata9233]

I love ❤ her voice

[@toniedurante182]

I've watched this video countless times and each time I get goose bumps and a big cry ball in my throat. The Wilson sisters are epic!

[@cronistamundano8189]

Have you heard her rendition of "No Quarter"? Its is also AMAZING. She is absolutelly one of the best rock female singers of all time.

[@DanielByers-qf9qi]

@@cronistamundano8189 I recommend you see and hear "An All-Star Tribute to Brian Wilson" at Radio City Music Hall (2001). Sir George Martin introduced the show-stopper: "Good Vibrations". As Martin said, "G.V." is notoriously difficult to do live, "but this band can do it." This Band = Ann & Nancy Wilson fronting choristers (Harlem Boys Choir), instrumentalists/harmonies (Wondermints + Taylor Mills = The Brian Wilson Band), and an operatic baritone (Jubilant Sykes) for the Mike Love parts. It is not as transcendent as their "Stairway to Heaven", but it is truly impressive. The Wilson Sisters gave great tribute to the Wilson Brothers (Brian and deceased brothers, Dennis and Carl).

[@donniedeleon4650]

Could of not said it any better

[@tomfavorite1020]

I can not watch this enough. It is hard to believe that "only" 39M views. I can only think of one other voice that might be able to do what Ann does in this cover...in front of arguably the greatest band ever...and that is Pat Benatar, but even then...Ann is the perfect choice. I don't know who had the more difficult job for this, Ann singing in front of Robert Plant or Shane Fontayne (guitar solo) playing in front of Jimmy Page...and both of them just nailing it. For those under 40 who think Beyonce and Taylor Swift are true superstars, you can bet your last dollar that neither can pull this off. Pure excellence without digital backing or sampling. Thank you Heart, Zeppelin, and Kennedy Center!!

[@neorich59]

I'd bet that K.D. Lang could do a passable job at this also! 😉😉

[@patrickmannechet]

Magnifique reprise ❤...je .ne m'en lasse pas d'écouter ce groupe avec les cœurs... poignant

[@bobbyhorner1271]

I hope you realize what you're seeing. Playing the epitome of rock anthems in front of not only the industry but also the rock gods who wrote it and knocking it out of the park. When you make Zeppelin cry you have done your job. Plant watching his life flash before his eyes, Page wanting to jump out of the box and join them onstage and JPJ enjoying himself took me to a place long ago. I'm almost 59, grew up to this and other great music. Yes, it makes me cry too....

[@scottielover5415]

Bobby Horner, well said my friend. I am in my 70s, saw Led Zep in concert, but this performance was more impactful.

[@tinamarief51]

I am 60 and I saw LZ at Madison Square Garden in 1973. It changed my life. I have been playing the guitar ever since. I listen to LZ every day in my car, they are on my daily rotation The greatest rock band ever! ♥️🎶♥️

[@tinamarief51]

Can you imagine how nervous they all were especially the guitar player! They had to block it out and just let it rip Wow what a performance. The people who were there witnesses lightening in a bottle My God 😭♥️♥️♥️♥️🎶🎶

[@myles3856]

Not as good as the original but good

[@randallland2582]

From the Hart 🎼

[@LuckyRob007]

I don't know what affects me the most in this video: 1. That this is perhaps the best cover of any song ever. 2. That Jason Bonham is so clearly conscious of rising to the moment in honor of his father and his father's legacy 3. That Ann & Nancy have such effortless Queen vibes, or ... 4. Robert Plant seeing his entire life play out in front of him during this song and its a mixture of recaptured youth and the melancholie of age in the twilight of his years.

[@jameshollandjr9326]

Well said. ..

[@celeste1324]

deep

[@susanbennett9062]

Just yes.

[@yarimardelacruz7497]

Exactly

[@robnowlin7285]

Very insightful observations.

[@allexiabrewer3065]

THIS is what we need at the Super Bowl. Imagine. Problem is no one could ever perform after it.

[@bobcatbigpaws5597]

You are so right. I mean this is beyond the greatest of the greatest in the music industry.

[@manunk6718]

Se acabaría el juego

[@Sherman62]

The game itself would be a letdown after this performance. Half the crowd would leave after halftime.

[@mitchelanhalt5261]

​@@Sherman62 Right? This would be the highlight football wishes it could be.

[@barbaraperry5023]

What? No autotune? No hostile/obscene/aggressive gangsta rap? No vocal gymnastics where a single syllable results in elaborate 'runs' that are so long and convoluted that you have forgotten what the words were, that they were singing? No frenetic dancers and complex choreography. And not a soppy milquetoast served lukewarm...was that Maroon 5? Egads! Music that is enjoyable...with truly talented people who work hard to sound good! What a concept! Nahh, America wouldn't go for it; everyone seems to need something that they can be critical (& mean) about these days. How sad. A whole nation of people who are looking to be offended at something.😕

[@AletaFlores]

When I die I want this played at my funeral. Because I want my funeral to be a celebration and this song rocks

[@blackbird252]

When your Stairway to Heaven cover makes Jimmy Page rock and brings Robert Plant to tears and Led Zeppelin gives you a standing ovation, you have done something amazing

[@donsmith9899]

Heart took it to all of our Hearts

[@kylestewart1592]

Blackbird25 I watch this once or twice a month just to make sure I know what music really is.

[@melissatyree566]

Agreed. I read somewhere that page, plant don't like people covering this particular song.

[@tonychan9834]

Yeah....

[@juliedefee567]

Seriously. Thanks for this comment. Not sure if it is a rebuttal, but it certainly fits. I'm not sure I would say that Robert Plant is displaying some disdain for this performance. I would hope that he is humbled by so famous and accomplished artists such as these Wilson sisters, attempting to honor Led Zeppelin. I say, job well done.

[@SpiritedWolfZ]

It’s 2024 and this cover still makes me cry happy tears. Everyone outdid themselves on this 😍😍😍

[@kaitlyndonnelly9054]

Yes!

[@DrewderSLA]

When Jason Bonham on drums salutes his father's bandmates at the end. . .rivers!

[@michaelsalmon6260]

This does everything art, regardless of form, is supposed to do. If this doesn't move you, check the lost and found for your soul.

[@SusanNoser-n9x]

agree my husband watches this 2 or 3 times a week. He is huge Heart, Led Zeppelin, Fleetwood Mac and Jefferson Airplane fan@@michaelsalmon6260

[@michaelcameron8855]

@@DrewderSLAPretty badass!!!

[@HardRockMiner]

You know you've reached the top of your game when you can perform "Stairway To Heaven" in front of Led Zeppelin and get a standing ovation from them.

[@earsmusic2229]

Apsolutly! My Thought Exactly! 👍

[@ridzuansufian3823]

Yes.. ann really slay the song.. but part of the reason for the legends giving the ovation is because the drummer is john bonham's son.. it's a surprise performance by him that the other members didn't know until this performance.

[@HardRockMiner]

@@ridzuansufian3823 - Everybody here is fully aware of that. But the ovation was for everyone on stage. They all played a part in make Led Zeppelin stand up and applaud.

[@tndewandono]

And make Robert Plant tears drop

[@jggrimm]

beautifully said, HRM.

[@biff5856]

2024 , and this is still the goat of rock productions. Ann has an unique sound and terrific range. Kudos to Nancy, Shane Fontayne for those off the charts riffs, Jason Bonham, Rob Mathes on production, and the choir singers for their fabulous revivalist energy.

[@timothymonson1493]

Can we please get a lot of love for Jason Bonham?!?! Imagine being on the same drums and being up the there playing probably one of the most infamous songs ever written in rock-and-roll by your late father and his band, but to do it in front of said band. The emotion he must have felt and emotion Robert and Jimmy must have felt seeing a Bonham sitting behind that kit again.....that had me all teared up.

[@dianaross6512]

When he looks up at the group at the end, it brought a tear to my eye. You know he was thinking of his dad.

[@wickedcoolname399]

Infamous?

[@matthewflair1919]

I teared up

[@davidhanson9708]

Jason played drums for Led Zeppelin, filling in for his dad, during Zep's final reunion concert "Celebration Day" in 2007 (videos are on KZbin). Supposedly they all practiced together for six months to get ready for the concert. So he was no stranger to playing with or in front of the band. He currently tours with his own Led Zeppelin tribute band - I've seen him in concert several times, and he's great.

[@bennoakes2477]

I'm sure he feels lucky for the father he had or he'd be stacking shelves instead.

[@betods1013]

Everyone: “No one can cover Stairway.” Ann Wilson, Nancy, Jason Bohnam, 167 chorus members, some guitarist with balls of steel, a couple dozen other people: “Hold our beers”

[@goldenevie3167]

why don't I know this guitarist ??? LOL Imagine playing in front of Page !!!

[@markruszczyk1500]

Who had the brass Balls to even perform with Heart, let alone in front of Robert Plant and Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones?? please ID the guitarists

[@betods1013]

@@markruszczyk1500 - Shane Fontayne

[@lenaannis8787]

Exactly... I took so many people to do what 4 guys did years ago...

[@IndigoDaisey]

@@goldenevie3167 He's a Brit whose been around for a while named Shane Fontayne

[@funx1973]

Robert Plant: You fool. No man can cover this song. Ann Wilson: I am no man.

[@wendy98333]

Ann Wilson: I have watched this 10xs (at least) since you performed it...and indeed, you are no man, you are amazing and so talented....Do you happen to know who did the arranging for the choral parts/orch.? I'm doing this in my final concert of my 40 years in teaching w/ my HS. students and the choir arr. is , well rather...blahhhhh....Don't know if this will find it's way to you but thought it worth a try, most sincerely, Wendy Shepherd , Choral Director, Wilson HS, Tacoma, WA

[@barbraseville8984]

Yasssd

[@rmtmiller]

No man am I.

[@PsionicMonk]

Fantastic reference. Zeppelin love Tolkien so I am sure they would also appreciate it

[@tiabidgie]

This comment pleases me.

[@assmosis4573]

I don’t think anyone here understands how much of an honour it was for them to play this song. Led Zeppelin themselves stopped playing it in concert after Jon Bonham died. So for Heart to cover this…. Truly an honour,

[@eronsmith2436]

When you get a standing ovation from the greatest band of all time, you’ve nailed it

[@BAlover7602]

And also make them cry

[@janetkriegl6720]

"greatest band of all time" is actually just your opinion. Entitled to it, of course, but merely your OPINION.

[@offgridnightmarenewhomeste3215]

​@@janetkriegl6720It's many of our opinions!

[@moskva100]

@@janetkriegl6720 Yes, of course, music is all about opinions. But LZ have got to be up there, given their body of work. Personally, I can't think of many bands that can live with them.

[@RG-bw8cl]

Still Watching This in 2024 So powerful and Moving !! 😢

[@briesthoughts2261]

Agreed!!!

[@kennethleblanc89]

It touches by emotion to their very core ❤

[@mikepritchard332]

Jimmy Page has commented on how he tired of playing and hearing Stairway to Heaven, but seeing his reaction to the choir reveal at the climax is awesome. It was like he saw it new for the first time in a long time. One of the best live performances ever. I'm glad it was captured for our enjoyment.

[@angelal5198]

Yes! I’m so thankful we get to see it.

[@michaelcutcher8592]

The best part of this amazing performance is you get to see Zep realize how great their song was, and of course, how great they were

[@tannerwimer]

Michael Cutcher were? They still are great! And the song is top 5 in my opinion

[@rustyshackleford836]

I can remember a time where every band had a cover of "Stairway". I guess at that point, hearing your song sang over and over by people who just wanted to do a cover...yeah that would make me sick of my own song regardless of what that song was. But honestly...this isn't a cover, I don't know what it is, but its not a cover and I think Page saw and felt that like everyone else there.

[@annbarnidge2120]

Tanner Wimer Absolutely. What are your other four?

[@russellcunningham2118]

Hate to say it , I love Led zeppelin but Ann and Nancy are the baddest women out there. Amazing

[@josephmaestas5915]

HELL YA

[@simonwarren65]

So, prior to seeing that performance, you held Plant and Page as the baddest women out there.

[@scubaad64]

I can honestly say that my life is better having heard this.

[@KennyEvansUK]

I play this on Monday Morning every week to set me up.

[@CanWeGetDeep]

Just gets better and better as it goes on. Legendary performance

[@janedawson1398]

Best comment 👍🏼

[@lizzieprof]

I listen to it regularly when I want to remind myself of how good life is!

[@gordong2777]

SO was mine

[@jamessignor6922]

I am a 60 year old burned out drummer. Just watched this 3 times in a row and teared up each time. Over 1000 dislikes?? Those people don't know what they were witnessing.

[@2manyspruces]

James Signor 1000 dislikes.......more importantly, over 58000 likes. Simply an awesome rendition!

[@ccarroll3129]

That's right. It will be a long time till music will ever be as good as it was during those times.

[@bossfan49]

There's purists that don't want anything changed. Others just want all covers to have the guitars and drums cranked up.

[@-WhizzBang-]

The dislikes were probably because they showed Obama. They did a fantastic job.

[@warbird101210]

James I am not certain...but .... I think the dislikes are about other peeps comment's is all not about the actual video but again...not certain ???

[@joelwest9435]

My Father and I watched this and although he had advanced Alzheimer's it made him smile. One of the most moving performances ever.

[@senseiruss]

That's wonderful. For those afflicted with this cruel disease, familiar music can break through and touch the emotions of those who suffer from it. I saw that with my mom before she passed away. So happy your father could smile and feel a connection. Bless you!

[@garylove5475]

Wow that is the power of music making it’s mark. My folks passed a few years ago but and father had Az too but certain songs brought that memorable smile back to life again. So glad this awesome performance brightens his days. Treasure them. Sincerely

[@williamedman3006]

Joel that makes me very happy to hear. God 🙏 bless you and your father.

[@metalmamasue3680]

Good music transcends time, memory, age, it breaks through and touches us on a level even such a disease cannot stop. It's in our very souls. Bless you and your father.

[@rogermacauley806]

@@garylove5475 who is not immune to death? We know the answer and so we love these wonderful Memories.. That's.what we have... for me, that's enough.

[@michaelbliss3419]

Masterpiece that will never happen again ..What a production WOW .

[@danblock2971]

Sometimes, at the end of a classic, you can only choke back the tears, whisper "Wow" and be twenty again for a few minutes.

[@PhillyFrank1]

This video gets me every time. Just stunning.

[@vincentadams8361]

Amen

[@rvanats9652]

I think that's what Plant was doing too.

[@libertygiveme1987]

Dan Couldn't have said it better myself!!!!

[@joebama0744]

a Led Zeppelin classic performed by Heart...you said it Dan...some tears, a whispered "wow" and seeing the joy on the faces of the guys being honored.

[@TheGryf0xxx]

This is seriously one of the best covers of any song ever.

[@joanneswartzberg8851]

I can't stop watching it. Perfection,

[@steentje56]

Probably best cover ever!

[@purplegurl79]

I can't get enough!! I love Heart as it is, but after seeing this!!😍😍😍😍

[@kavonvlastnosti7852]

Sure is.

[@terrylingwood]

@@steentje56 if Carlsberg did cover songs :-D

[@cherylhuckins2997]

I can't stop watching this. It's unbelievable. Jimmy's joy Robert's tears, Jason channeling his father, the choir wearing the boler hats, Nancy's signature rocking out moves...and Ann's voice filtered through heaven.....What a tribute to the greatest rock band ever.

[@claudiarae6892]

Well said!

[@rayvincent]

Wow! Nailed it!

[@roberthunerberg1509]

I thought Robert was in tears and Jimmy was grooving!

[@brandikleinman178]

It's actually funny that you said that, because it's pretty much Word for word what I was just telling someone less than 5 minutes ago. I get goose bumps and tears every time I watch this. Which is all the time. There are no words for how much I love this video.

[@kristinemcclary5559]

Jimmy Page clearly is enjoying but Robert Plant is in tears….

[@psyren12369]

I feel like there are very few rock singers from the 70’s whose voices have held up as well as Ann Wilson’s. Legend!

[@donscott4143]

This might be one of the greatest performances in the history of Rock . Absolutely breath taking on every level.

[@christym8140]

To see Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones grinning and tearing up at this is all the proof the world needs.

[@GeoffGillDrums]

Agreed ! And one part that no one talks about is that Ann / Nancy / Heart were continuing to PUT IN THE WORK before this...for decades playing & arranging Zeppelin tunes. I would see Heart all thru 90s and 2000s...they kept those tunes in the set lists. So when they were called for this MEGA gig...they were fuggin READY & basically created this moment w/ all those other talented cats who were also working for decades on Led Zep.

[@cherqueenfanfernandes4344]

@@christym8140 Rocky Rrryrr

[@larryreznik7897]

@@GeoffGillDrums Ann Wilson's voice is a weapon!! There are none like hers! Utter brilliance!

[@jrrichardsson]

@@larryreznik7897 Yes, so true!

[@rongneezy41]

God damn, seeing Jason Bonham crying like that at the end, having just played his heart out on the drums like his father before him... that's a magical moment.

[@lavo-ld4wm]

It always makes me cry!

[@evysmpc]

@@lavo-ld4wm Speechless!

[@GentleWindEastToWest]

I don’t think God is damning anything, but damnation itself….I believe God cries & rejoices right along with us. If God really created…wouldn’t you? I believe I would…..simply….as a matter of perspective. Thank you!!!!! Beautiful comment. I use expletives too…simply to get the point across, and hopefully, for no lesser reason….certainly not to condemn.

[@timszecsodi5883]

Even more magical. He was playing on the same drum set his dad used when Stairway to Heaven was recorded in the studio.

[@andreak4280]

🙌🏼 Yes!! 🙌🏼 🙏🏼🙏🏼 ✨🌀✨

[@lisagermano3934]

Jimmy's joy is everything. He was the master who created this legendary piece of art. Seeing his appreciation for this performance is priceless.

[@cherylhulting1301]

YES! I always tell people that if they need a joy transfusion, just to watch Jimmy and Jonesy listening to this tribute. Their joy would raise the dead.

[@laszlolakatos7334]

@@cherylhulting1301 When I have a bit of a problem with the world, I always listen to this.

[@edwardstack7301]

ANN WILSON...🙏🙏🙏

[@pandapeep1148]

I think when that chorus came up, that was where he lost it and couldn't contain his excitment anymore. You could see he was thinking, "Dang, why didn't I think of that? This is GREAT!"

[@markgodde7913]

Imagine being that guitarist....playing for Jimmy.... probably shit his pants...lol

[@cajunmanbourdraux373]

I’ve heard this song 1000 times. This is like hearing it again for the first time.

[@tgif72]

Let's give major props to guitarist Shayne Fontayne who performed that solo perfectly. All eyes were on him including Mr. Page

[@balpacino472]

Big bollocks don’t do what he did justice ( )( )

[@shepshe66]

nailed it 🤘💥💥🤘

[@CCCC-eg6jg]

He rocked on. Thanks for mentioning him.

[@valerietroke6281]

@@CCCC-eg6jg unacceptable language

[@CCCC-eg6jg]

@@valerietroke6281 what language might that be?

[@ZippyThePinhead]

10 years later this still brings a tear to my eyes when the curtain lifts with the choir all wearing Bowler hats honoring John Bonham. What a sweet tribute all the way around. 🥲

[@stevegarvy6524]

Tears and goosebumps. I watch that part over and over.

[@RJ-ek7ov]

Whoever thought of this was a genius. Having Jason there and the choir wearing the Derby hats 🥰

[@Cherdew]

Once week play list. Like going to church.

[@evazieglerova3437]

Just had a massive cry. It is so beautiful.

[@gregm1010]

I've watched this dozens of times over the years, the last time just now, and I had tears streaming down my eyes once again, BRAVO Ann, Nancy, Jason, and the entire ensemble!

[@javierhuerta6557]

The most beautiful thing about the whole deal is how she never tries to make it about herself, but she's always concentrating on being a messenger of the original song. But - in the process - the perfect delivery, the raw emotion, and her talent makes it hard to ignore how very few people can top this performance. Everyone should at least experience once this song. When the chorus comes in it's hard not to feel goosebumps all over.

[@Magneticitist]

Honestly she sang it better IMO. It's subjective of course but the original lacked in timing and tone in certain places while Ann's lacked in the same emotional almost-crying lines. She not only 'corrected' some of the delivery but also did stay true to some of the small little details in the inflections and timing. Everything about this rendition is probably better than anything Led Zeppelin could have done live mainly because of how well Ann can belt out notes lol it's crazy. They are sort of harmonizing tracks like a chorus in the studio version, Plant runs out of breath live, and Ann at over 60 years old seems to dominate that vocally. It's not to put down Led Zeppelin to any degree but I look at it like taking a worldwide classic song and finding a way to dream team it into sounding better than ever before.

[@annealbright7257]

Absolutely! You can't outdo Led Zeppelin, she didn't try to, it was a beautiful tribute & masterfully performed! I Love This

[@trudymorace1944]

Totally agree

[@belluccilover8679]

You hit it on the head. She as jamming with her sister, letting the guitarist rage, and let the choir and background singers shine. What a pro. What a performer. What a voice.

[@RobAnthonyDire]

She never takes credit for bringing Robert Plant to tears. "It’s just a magnificent performance to watch and it kills me every time. It kills me in two or three different ways. It’s just like, Oh my God," Plant explained to Vulture.

[@DebbieMusselman]

I revisit this every couple of months and I still get chills. I was a teenager in the 70s and 'Stairway to Heaven' was carved onto every desk in my junior high school in Los Angeles. During this watching, as JP and Jimmy looked at each other with incredulous smiles, I thought to myself 'But wait, there's more!' just as the chorus rises in the back with their bowlers. I love watching their reactions as the song just keeps building in intensity.

[@laurabondurant5096]

I think it’s David Letterman’s wife’s reaction to the choir that was so genuine.

[@gauravpuranik85]

It is 2020 and I'm teary eyed after watching this for the millionth time.

[@easelove]

don't sweat it. they were in the same boat.

[@scott7008]

me too, its my go to song around 10.00 pm, just to remember there was REAL music..and of course Wilson sisters!!

[@mastatoulok555]

I'm listening now and it's the same with me. I've watched this at least 40 times and every time is like the first and the Bonham tribute is touching as well as having Jason play his dad's part.

[@mastatoulok555]

@@scott7008 -Ha! I'm listening again at 5:00 a.m.

[@NZhard70]

Yep, uncontrollable tears... idk

[@susannepowell8914]

Ann Wilson's vocals soar above the mass choir ! She really does rock!

[@lizlandry3388]

Her voice is strong as ever and she is well into her sixties here. What a performance!

[@mawmawlisa]

she is my favrite behind her robert plant this was gift for me!!!!!!!!!!!

[@joffermann]

Yeah killer vocals sheesh. Also - whoever did the arrangement here deserves a medal. Superb.

[@kevinkammueller7553]

The microphone helps.

[@schoolssection]

Too bad all the background noise detracts from the vocals.

[@JaclynEm]

If you don't bawl your eyes out watching Jason do his thing, do his father's thing, you have no true soul. This performance touches me deeply.

[@tommoss2005]

Love the part towards the end when Jason looks up literally to heaven, as if to say "this one's for you dad".

[@michaelwasylyk3412]

Agreed. Period

[@metalmamasue3680]

It's truly something special indeed. I never tire of hearing it. It moves me deeply. 💯🤘🏻😊

[@danielbastos7447]

Very TRUE !!!!

[@notbobdavis6026]

Amazing how music can move you. That was a great performance.

[@KostazK]

The guy who did this arrangement is a GENIUS

[@annwillis3046]

Ann Wilson’s vocals are one of the best in the industry. Very few of today’s female pop stars have even half the vocal talent of this amazing woman. Love this version. This is why I rather listen to the classics instead of what’s out there today. Vocals like this is what’s missing. Pure talent.

[@georgewatson310]

I totally agree, but I am a little older too.😅

[@georgewatson310]

But the choir was an amazing touch!

[@kimshaw6857]

I tell people rock and roll is the legasy we baby boomers leave to future generations. Taylor Swift's personal hygiene issues are what will be her generation's legasy.

[@evelynfuller2086]

Exactly

[@johntiggleman4686]

@@kimshaw6857 Pretty damn sad, really. Another tribute I just watched was with the late Tom Petty, the late Prince, Jeff Lynne, Dhani Harrison, Steve Winwood play "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" at the 2004 RRHOF induction for George.

[@caitlinmontgomery8550]

Just when you think it can’t get any more moving… the choir appears in the back. Everything about this is overwhelmingly beautiful

[@donalddemo]

Video editor should be cancelled - otherwise its epic - which is why guy should never work again!

[@walter2990]

From my point of view, the Boys were thinking.., why didn't WE add a choir & full orchestra!!?? They were VERY moved by the tribute!

[@macwilson392]

You are 1 million percent right. By the Way Live version of Running Down a Dream Tom Petty is also cool.

[@cherylhulting1301]

@@walter2990 Yes. I remember Jimmy Page once talking about his feeling that Zeppelin's original version lacked "layering." His comment made me grin because let's face it, Zeppelin's "Stairway" is pretty epic. But Heart and the Kennedy Center musical arrangers demonstrated for Jimmy how that layering might sound. It's masterfully done.

[@SM-McKraken]

I think the addition of the choir really wowed the boys. All 3 looked so impressed! And Robert looked teary as the song built to it's climax. Just a spectacular rendition, and quite possibly the best tribute Zeppelin could have witnessed. If only Bonzo were here to see his boy Jason pounding those skins, with the same fervor Bonzo was famous for. An epic cover, of an epic song, performed by two epic women, in tribute to a truly epic band.🥰

[@metalmamasue3680]

I saw Heart live in the 80's, they sounded amazing. I'm so glad I did. ❤

[@Cherdew]

I saw Zeppelin in the 80's, it was amazing. I will never forget. Black Sabbath was the opener. Capitol Centre Landover Maryland.

[@TheDankNug]

Had the honor of meeting Jason last night after a concert in Indianapolis, and I can say without a doubt, one of the funniest most genuine guys out there, total salt of the earth like his pops. As you said, this is probably as good a tribute as humanly possible!

[@kimivlach7052]

I agree with everything you just said..... WoW!!!! Just WoW!!!!

[@claudiarae6892]

You summed it up perfectly!

[@Leeann-e4j]

I AM ONE OF YOUR " US" PEOPLE! HONEST TO GOD I CAN'T TELL YOU HOW MANY TIMES I WATCH THIS EVERY DAY , MANY TIMES,.. IT FILLSE FULL OF JOY!

[@willynelson9595]

Does everyone truly understand how good this was?

[@MsShoosh1]

Yes.

[@nycgirl780]

She was phenomenal

[@MarkoTardelli]

Yes mate, not everyone, but a lot

[@vandals4873]

@Sara Smiles lookup some more of their covers. They used to cover lots of Led :)

[@Chromodar]

I think this guy from previous comments sums it up super well: "you are watching Rock Legends, cover Rock Gods, in front of said Rock Gods, on a night the Rock Gods are being honored for their rock godliness, choosing the Rock Gods' most famous song. And they slayed it."

[@inchbyinchstories]

Lead electric guitarist was Shane Fontayne...he is a legendary rock guitarist from England in case someone is curious.

[@ShaneFontayneCatalog]

Thank you, Inch we agree with you! You might like to check out Shane’s Facebook Fan Page, facebook.com/shanefontayne and his Facebook Group, facebook.com/groups/645358616024496. His KZbin channel is crammed with info about his entire body of work and we add new work regularly as we find it, kzbin.info/door/h3g5dPwqB1ycBuWrgtCpPA. Shane’s new vimeo channel is great quality with no advertisements, vimeo.com/channels/1612306.

[@dennissawyer8496]

I wondered about that. He definetly can play that guitar.

[@russsimmons9960]

Thanks

[@yankeedolphin6286]

We arent curious because he was crap

[@jonathandewberry289]

that dude was fukcing amazing!

[@barryjoslin432]

I have lost track of the number of times I’ve watched this. 🤘🏼

[@HALWG51]

As have I

[@princessoffire1107]

Me too, but if I had to guess, I figure it's around 25 to 30 times now. It's insane. I get chills Every.Single.Time for multiple reasons.. watching their reactions, hearing the vocals and chorus, experiencing the gut wrenching musicianship from the band and the small orchastra , watching the audience so involved, seeing Jason praying to his Father, and also asking his father for help so he can do him proud.

[@KLARATV101]

sometimes you just NEED it, like a drug.

[@elemelas888]

Same here... And it blows me out of the socks every time. Absolute masterpiece taken to another level. Might be a wedding song to Robert but it is best tune of all times

[@shrodingerscat4422]

Lololol, me too

[@musicNmyhead2day]

As Summer turns into Fall 2024 and with this beautiful piece, Heart brings my thoughts back to younger days gone by. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@cakredi4132]

Nobody can do a better tribute to the gods than the goddesses.

[@udobreuer4131]

@poida No way... That's ridiculous.

[@pbohearn]

It’s perfect. what LZ couldn’t embody Is the Feminine. Yet their songwriting and music is not of the hard driving, macho genre that one hears in Ted Nugent. Deep Purple and other bands of that era. The words and music are complex with images and symbols. Their music is androgynous. I think many in the audience were so moved by Heart’a performance because they brought and expressed the Feminine in the song which was always there, but never explicitly expressed until then.

[@cakredi4132]

@@pbohearn Agree.

[@jestermindcrime1773]

seen it a hundred times goosebumps , chills and tears everytime

[@lauralewis5726]

Yeah, I was just thinking about all the little Luciferians in there - even our old Comander in Chief who did a whole lot of nothing for our country...

[@Dansrgurl]

This magnificent tribute to the greatest rock band of all time should be preserved in the Smithsonian Museum as the single greatest performance in rock and roll history performed by the greatest female rock vocalist of all time. Absolutely unmatched and unparalleled talent on all fronts. Epic is inadequate to describe it.

[@VelvetDevil2112]

I do agree

[@davidfreeme7989]

I think your most certainly right

[@petermorrell7436]

Absolutely Yes!!!

[@cherylenecookson4218]

Absolutely.

[@bobbirchmeyer1287]

There is a myriad of singers that ring that finesse bell. Bruno just yelled out Pat Benatar, Then he blurted out Stevie Nicks, Tina Turner, Grace Slick and Janis Joplin. Well, he spouted them off so fast I lost track. A bit much to say "the single greatest performance in rock and roll history." Ridiculous. You must not have seen many.

[@TylerStoneking56]

Pretty sure Led Zepplin just felt what they’ve been doing to the rest of the world for 50 years now…and it brought them to tears. Top that. 🙌🏼🔥

[@damianlang5654]

Actually about 54 years, to be exact.

[@robertdale001]

I couldn’t agree more

[@shannonhames5477]

Michele Obama is WAY INTO IT! And that choir.- I’ve got chillls and Robert Plant crying - I cannot

[@dawnemerson3604]

Excellent point!

[@dlovell7098]

I believe the same especially Robert Plant their music is timeless Acousticly and pure Rock 'n' Roll all the way the best of all time! I have John Bonham with his awesome bowler hat tattooed on my arm along with as I say Father time surrounded by both angles of "The object" of Presence. I'm 59 years old and the respect I have for their music will be with me forever❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️....

[@cynthiaostermiller1967]

Umpteen years later, I'm 72 now and still sitting here banging my head to this. What a great song and a great group. So glad that was the music I grew up to.

[@lindapearcr3138]

❤

[@rcook7839]

When you can put a tear in Robert Plants eyes, make Jimmy Page excited and rock out while you are paying tribute to their band you know you are doing it right..

[@rcook7839]

@um me wrong

[@rcook7839]

@um me did you pay attention to the start of the video? You see Mr. Plant cover part of his face when Miss Wilson started playing. Research aye, sounds like your NPC ass needs study up on treating others with humanity and humility. Good day.

[@bengalgangster]

I feel plant was stuffy and non pleased and page was so happy to see his excellance copied and I felt jimmy was flattered where as plant felt it threating in some way

[@doriswalsh5149]

R Cook Yes that’s a for sure. Heart was the best to do this song stairway to Heaven. It’s the best of the best.

[@bluekg13]

R Cook dude even made my as tear as well!!!

[@katfran492]

This is probably one of the greatest performances in the history of music! Bringing in the choir so that it’s almost a surroundsound was genius. Then seeing Jason on the drums..... I get goosebumps and cry every time I watch this performance. I can only describe it as “Church”.

[@susankuhn9426]

Cathedral.

[@josephjohnson7256]

I’m not ashamed to say this performance brings me to tears each time I view it

[@amyhellerford9422]

I get goosebumps too !

[@brianjohnson6053]

Witness rock and roll history the Wilson sisters took over that night bow before your new queens

[@frank234561]

Nah. The fucking choir ruined it. Ann Wilson doesn't need it.

[@bobdonovan34]

Legend has it the audience is still standing.

[@debbimaurer5852]

That's Awesome Bob. And no doubt true. Ahhhhh to have been there and seen it live. Ahhhhhhhh if only.

[@virgildantefrazier1]

They should still be standing. This was 2012. There's no reason to think that the sheer magnitude of Valhalla has worn off of them there in the House of the Holy!!! You have ee what I did there!!! Yeah it was dumb. Whatya gone do!!!!

[@VinslomBardy]

I know that I am!

[@clairebenedict5842]

I've watched this dozens of times but I just noticed that at the end of this song, the performers are actually applauding! No one could contain themselves.

[@tombaker6082]

​@@clairebenedict5842They are applauding the three members of Led Zeppelin. Beautiful tribute. Epic performance.

[@danm2494]

Jimmy Page, was all in on this. His excitement was palpable even though the screen. To have Jason Bonham on drums is the ultimate in tributes not only to his dad but to Zeppelin as well. Heart will forever be revered for this brilliant rendition of "Stairway" To have Plant Page and Jones on hand to witness, tear up, and give a standing O, you know you've done something masterful, in a way that no other band could. Thank you, Heart.

[@Madiedunn901]

I will be forever jealous of those who got to experience this live

[@クリームマロン-r4m]

me too !! I am big fan from japan

[@Madiedunn901]

@@クリームマロン-r4m awesome!! Japan is beautiful 🇯🇵

[@retro-spective3403]

Saw KZ live at Knebworth in the 1970’s….. awesome….. but this is probably the best version of Stairway I’ve heard! Ann and Nancy add something magical to it!

[@stephenmonachello6256]

Agreed!!!

[@jihadabdulazeez9017]

Beautiful

[@lindacoons9768]

All of the people who put thumbs down don't know music. Heart, without a doubt nailed this. They were amazing!!!!!!!

[@BobbyFett3994]

In the world of music, no truer words have ever been said.

[@mattsmith4878]

Take the "k" off the numbers and it makes sense... in a room of 206 people, at least 6 are complete morons.

[@michaelkirkby6306]

@I Am The One Who Knocks Thanks. I'm the same way. I'm listening to Junia-T and Jessie Reyes a lot lately among others. Erika Badhu brings a smile. I hear a great sea change in the hip hop world. I was in NYC in the 80s and came into contact with some of the poetry of the inner city. These people were gifted; knew how to write creatively and turn a phrase so that it had power. I read Langston Hughes back in the 60s when I was a younger man. Thanks to my brothers and sisters of a different who exposed me to this greatness. Under the skin we are all the same.

[@stevenwilson5406]

@I Am The One Who Knocks I grew up with the original. (Like junior-high dances). This IS epic. I've watched many times. When I need some inspiration, I can come here.

[@TRIPLEHZIQ]

I have just learned this and I don't know whether it's true but apparently the dislikes are sometimes bots that help to keep videos balanced because too many likes can make the system go haywire

[@ottomobile64]

I cried..for the beauty of this cover and the memories of the 60”s and 70”s when the music was heart felt. Age 73

[@fixedshelf]

agree with you. this was our music. so different today.

[@bridges4232]

HEART felt! Eh Eh I see what they did there.

[@ctclaor3224]

I envy you Kay. You grew up listening to amazing music during your time. Age 24

[@PusswhipBanggang69]

you better believe it!👍

[@KarenLWhiting]

You know it! 65 here and still blast my vinyl!

[@tanesedarcymaximillian8545]

June 2024, still needing this❤❤❤❤

[@Tank1]

This is the best live cover ever period.. No debate.. The choir the arrangement everytjing played ans sung to perfection.

[@mohsinpervez]

watch rolling in the deep by chester bennington

[@mediocrates5233]

Try Grace Potter and the Nocturnals "White Rabbit" kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4fcYoKld6Z_Y6c

[@fmbearclaw]

Agreed ! THE best cover ever, ( but maybe tied with Sounds of Silence by Disturbed ).

[@warbird101210]

I will agree and put disturbed sound of silence #2 for my fav covers

[@tottenhamman9726]

You do realise you only need one full stop, don't you?

[@trevorbrit2300]

I cannot remember just how many times I've watched this, but it STILL gives me chills and brings tears to my eyes! Jason Bonham reprising his father's performance on the drums; the beaming smile on Robert Plant's face; the superb vocals of Ann Wilson; the choir, complete with Bowler hats; Barack Obama moving to the beat. This simply HAS to be THE BEST cover version of probably THE greatest rock 'n roll song of all time!!

[@Gramsofboys]

Your comment is SO eloquent! Could not have said it better myself. ❤

[@bobcatbigpaws5597]

I know. Ann is amazing. Look at all those people's faces on the crowd and you know they have just heard some of the best in music back in the day when music was real music.

[@aaronaragon7838]

Nope...greatest R&R song of all time is Johnny B Goode until rock fades away. Those Englishmen learned their lessons well from Chuck Berry.

[@philiprice7875]

and CBS cut it short for adverts

[@jennybettles1359]

Love how Jason looks up to the sky just before the last piece of drumming as if to say “for you dad”. Absolutely stunning tribute piece!!

[@sirandrelefaedelinoge]

I did wonder who else noticed that... Another perfect tribute... ❤

[@rickjohnson8707]

Amen

[@stevebanks723]

Yep - saw that, and if I wasn't so emotionally moved before, that pushed me over the edge! Just epic.

[@simonmiller9385]

@@sirandrelefaedelinoge me

[@mawmawlisa]

my favorite part!

[@spikerd808]

I've watched it many time because ths cd saved my life while stranded in a wilderness snow storm for I think was 11 days in a vw van. Thank.God for this cd and that vw van. Richard

[@tiggy_eh]

I feel like I just went to church... 8 years later and I still get teary eyed.

[@johngrimkowski598]

me too

[@franka8377]

Amen to that!

[@martinthompson2425]

So it wasn’t just me…😢

[@jenn52869]

Definitely! Not just a musical experience but a religious experience. Debbie Allen at the end with her hands in the air.

[@paulrose4923]

Yes, a religious experience. I feel like I finally found my people.

[@joserizal1202]

Possibly the best cover and performance in the history of planet earth ever

[@adityasaini932]

Stil doesn't beat Live Aid.

[@mostfab7570]

Jose Rizal yes Mr rizal, i couldn't couldn't couldn't agree wit u more man, THUS WAS ABSOLUTELY ELECTRICAL BRO, AWESOME AWESOME HAVE A GREAT NIGHT BRO TO U AND U FAMILY AND GOD BLESS Y'ALL W ALWAYS !!

[@robb1761]

Correct

[@chris-wt7ol]

I would have to agree with u

[@chris-wt7ol]

@@adityasaini932 no but its a strong runner up

[@ardencooper4747]

The best tribute cover I have ever heard in my life. Heart and everyone else involved here absolutely aced it. To do this in front of the original artist is daunting to say the least. This song was given new life. Brilliant!

[@christinahite74]

Beautifully said❤

[@youbidoubidou]

You blew it with your "This song was given new life." Stairway never died!

[@jeanbonbeure5458]

Dont' forge Jason as the drummer, the son of John

[@jessmuniz8802]

I doesn't get any better than this and it's a killer.

[@markstutler6262]

Tend to agree with your view, but have you listened to Sara Bareilles' version of Goodbye Yellow Brick Road?

[@rhondaregister8081]

The BEST live performance EVER!!

[@alanfleming4823]

How brave to take on the most iconic rock song of the 20th century and to perfom it in front of the song's creators! They didn't just nail it, their performance excelled even the greatness of the song itself. Well done all

[@flintkeyes2482]

Exactly right...

[@gailsinclair9937]

It took balls to do this AND to carry it off the way she did!

[@Valencenliberty]

So true and wowed it out of the room

[@ToowokeforFlorida]

It’s the arrangement by Rob Mathes that makes it brilliant along with Ann’s vocals.

[@Fredman2410]

They have had tons of practice - I saw Heart live over 40 years ago, and they were doing note-perfect Zeppelin covers back then. This arrangement was stunning! Excuse me while I grab a tissue.

[@tflyer98]

This is one of the greatest live performances ever recorded.

[@kevwoods6827]

tflyer98 lol

[@lisaweaver986]

They have been a many creative genius artists. But this team brought into talent made them so well gel together. Better then the Beatles. The Beatles got so lost in their scrappy long term sessions of revolution then music of a passion. This is what removed the Beatles. They were a talent huge, But a went the wrong way.

[@sandyguetzloff3234]

Loss.my family wish I knew about this song love to see them

[@battistimo]

Period.

[@stratcat3216]

tflyer98 you are correct sir!!!

[@クロノシル]

My favorite part was seeing how much the members of Zep enjoyed it.

[@クロノシル]

At the end, Robert Plant Looked like he was about to cry

[@lisakaz35]

@@クロノシル I think Robert Plant both enjoyed it but thought a lot about Jason Bonham's Dad, too. I think he took John Bonham's death the worst of the band, even though it was so long ago. Jimmy Page just seemed joyful about the whole thing. I'm not sure which touched them most but I suspect the background chorus in John Bonham's signature hat tickled Page whereas it broke Plant.

[@kentperrodin]

When the chorus is elevated and Plant mouths "my God." Shivers.

[@robinknight545]

Chronosyl no!!!!!

[@richardhawkins2248]

Yup. And it's nice to see those two epic sisters perform too.

[@joylightin-AlKimmy]

I can't quit watching this. I even cry when I watch it. I love Robert plant. I love the entire band. I love this song the best. I was 14 when I first heard it. Now I'm going on almost 70 and it still brings tears to my eyes! Simply beautiful!

[@allieblake477]

Jason looking up to the ceiling at the end Jimmy looking like a kid on Christmas Day at the climax Robert’s teary eyes Ann and Nancy KILLING IT. I will never tire of this. Magic.

[@thomasedmundrichards]

I think fair to say the rest of the band did well too. To play that solo in front of Jimmy takes big balls and skill

[@dingfeldersmurfalot4560]

No teary eyes, though at first he showed the most emotion. Jimmy seemed to really have his emotions kick in once we got past the acoustic. I guess that's where he thought the soul of the groove really was. Pretty fair to say, too, right? That's where it moves from solo to the whole thing coming together so well.

[@rooseveltmccarter6087]

@@dingfeldersmurfalot4560 Who's Singing Background Vocals on this tribute to Led Zeppelin?

[@lowendpotato3021]

Everyone be ignoring John Paul Jones smh

[@ShaneFontayneCatalog]

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[@advnturerob8899]

My mom passed a few months ago, & literally the second we turned the car on immediately after leaving the hospice building, this is the song that came on the radio. No doubt in my mind we were being sent a message. Miss you Mom ❤

[@keithbannister9271]

Sorry for your loss. 😢😢

[@pixels2u]

❤

[@sanderstar1000]

That’s so beautiful. I’m sorry for your loss ♥️

[@SuperJikster]

I'm sorry for your mother's passing. Such a beautiful sign for you both. 💌

[@THOMASINTHE1980S]

My Condolences.

[@jameshayes-bohanan8864]

I watch this about once a week -- an easy gift to myself.

[@bobyorke]

James Hayes-Bohanan - me too friend, me too

[@JM-zk9ou]

Me, too

[@cindynewjersey7153]

Me too! Merry Christmas 🎁 to me 😂

[@josephjohnson7256]

I watch several times a week. My soul is lifted every time

[@janesmith716]

I've lost track of how many times.

[@hawnma8083]

Epic song arrangement. A musicians dream. What my dad would call the next best thing to Jesus coming back. Bravo! Thank you. This will live on for generations.