Led Zeppelin - Babe I’m Gonna Leave You-LIVE (REACTION)

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‪@AirplayBeats‬ reacts to Led Zeppelin’s Babe Im Gonna Leave you
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[@Desiree.N.M]

John Bonham Drummer GOAT John Paul jones bass/keys player GOAT Jimmy Page guitar God GOAT Robert Plant vocals GOAT 🙌🏼🙌🏼💯💯

[@farmerapps]

I’ve just come across you guys in the past few days and I love your comments and enthusiasm for the mighty Zep. They are the best and so timeless too🎸🥁🎤🎹😊👍

[@glenncooper9898]

He’s considered THE ROCK VOCALIST!!! Period

[@Jimmy2time]

Take rock out

[@davidgreene7676]

of all time@@Jimmy2time

[@Desiree.N.M]

Robert Plants vocals just hit different no matter how he sings 👂🏼🫠🫠💯

[@AirplayBeats]

His vocals do hit different!!

[@gerhardbraatz6305]

John Paul Jones is definitely not forgotten!

[@smith9808]

Please do “I can’t quit you baby” live in 1970 at the Royal Albert Hall. If you really want to see Plants vocal power on a blue record. It’s mind blowing

[@juliemanarin4127]

God yes!!

[@zosomoso]

Def the peak of plants vocals

[@m_v__m_v]

You guys can listen to what you want obviously but in my opinion it's always better to listen to the studio version first, then live versions. The studio version is the perfected song that the band created, how they wanted the song to be heard. The live versions were different evolutions of the original... awesome in their own right for sure but without the studio version as the basis you can't appreciate as much the nuances and changes in the live. The studio version of Babe I'm Gonna Leave You is badass.

[@AirplayBeats]

We will be doing the studio version next for sure

[@brandonboucher7090]

Get back to that studio version guys! This is a call back from 8 months in the future. 🙂

[@durobins]

Still waiting on that studio version reaction…

[@tektoniks_architects]

The studio versions are a snapshot in time of the song as it existed, on the day it was recorded. Once it was put down on vinyl, the songs grew and evolved in concert, and took on an entirely other level. You cannot "know" Led Zeppelin by studio recordings only - so much of their legacy is tied to their improvisational, epic live performances.

[@2199SPUDMAN]

Yes and no. IMHO You should have the gold-standard studio version first to appreciate the variations done live. Plus, there are effects and arrangements done in the studio than cannot be replicated live -- that's actually the source of much the "improvisation" you hear. ;-)

[@bobespirit2112]

@@2199SPUDMAN Agree. The studio version is simply magical imho - just musical perfection captured for eternity.

[@taylorham9532]

studio is where the musicians have the most control. it’s essentially how they want you to hear it how the song was intended

[@marcoaguilar2394]

To appreciate the bassist John Paul Jones, you can check out "The Lemon Song". You'll hear what I'm talking 'bout!

[@TexasMagnolia]

Guys…keep in mind! 1st album…all under the age of 24. Robert was 19!

[@grahamfay2473]

Just had his 20 th birthday.

[@JU5TINPDX]

Jimmy Page had established himself as a professional studio guitarist, where he learned and utilized every style of playing for various projects. While working studio sessions all week he picked up and taught himself the recording art of using the studio as an instrument. He got restless in the studio and joined “the yardbirds” where he learned the lay of the land in terms of touring… where the audiences were ready for his vision. He knew that America was ready, and American FM radio was ready and needed content. The yardbirds broke up and Jimmy retained their killer manager, the legendary Peter Grant, and he also acquired the right to use the name and fulfill the remainder of tour dates. Jimmy Page began to build his masterwork, he knew that a vocalist was going to be the fist place to start. He originally wanted a well known signer named Terry Reid, but Reid infamously turned Page down, however he did recommend a 19 year old relatively unknown signer named Robert Plant. Page met Plant and they hit it off, they shared many influences and got along well. Plant recommended his old friend and band mate, and absolute powerhouse of a drummer named John Bonham. Page heard Bonham play and knew he had to have him. He had to convince Bonham to leave his current steady paying gig with another band. Around the same time another London session musician named John Paul Jones contacted Page, who he knew from studio sessions together, contacted Page and offered his services… and just like that Page got one of London’s finest professional musicians, a multi instrumentalist from a family of musicians… he could arrange and compose. He was a master on they keyboard, along with any stringed instrument from his home on Bass guitar to a mandolin… his groove was perfect and his feel was naturally perfect. The band was complete. The fist time they all four got in a room and played together, they all immediately knew that their lives were going to change and that they had something of immense power and potential. Page got them in a studio and in 30 hours they recoded and mixed the entire first album. Page was the sole producer and songwriter, and he payed for the sessions himself. With a complete album in hand and payed for Grant and Page were able to secure a contract with Atlantic Records that was unheard of at the time, and gave the band (page) complete creative control over every aspect of the music, production, the album packaging, and the marketing… The rest is history. Keep going, you will see.

[@AirplayBeats]

That’s an incredible story. Looks like I have to go find a documentary.

[@tektoniks_architects]

Well written summary, and filled with truth.

[@NathanSkolnik]

John Paul Jones plays keyboards, bass guitar, mandolin, and several other string instruments. His collaboration with the band is unique as he and Jimmy Page were studio musicians for several years before Led Zeppelin. Studio musicians are very talented and innovative performers.

[@cdronk]

The bassist is Led Zeppelin's secret weapon. He's a multi instrumentalist who completes and elevates the band. FYI, the studio version of this song is far superior.

[@2199SPUDMAN]

JPJ is definitely the stealth weapon of Led Zeppelin. So multi talented... glues everything together and anchors the whole band.

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

Nope this is muddle but all their live put studio to shame

[@kevinmcfarlane2752]

@@DENVEROUTDOORMAN I just interpret studio and live as two different experiences. Knowing that they deliberately improvise sets my expectations. Having said that you will always find people for whom studio is best and they “don’t do live.”

[@LesSmith45]

@@kevinmcfarlane2752 I for one agree with you regarding live vs studio! There are very few in my worthless opinion live songs that are better than studio version. Bob Seger’s Turn the Page is definitely one of those. Free Bird is another one. Ok I could name about 30-40 out of 10,000 songs I have on my iPod

[@grahamfay2473]

This live version was in front of a small audience in Denmark and was one of their first live performances. They took their intended songs for their first album and performed them using them as a rehearsal before its release. I love this performance because it's so raw with Plant only just 20 and Bonham also the same age. Unbelievable how good they already were.

[@edtougas807]

Should also check out the studio version for production quality

[@AirplayBeats]

We are doing that next

[@edtougas807]

@@AirplayBeats Awesome! From that album check out “I can’t quit you” and “You Shook Me” covers of old blues tracks redone Zep style.

[@juliemanarin4127]

Yeah...you GOTTA do their I Can't Quit You Baby live at Royal Albert Hall...Killer!!

[@marcoaguilar2394]

You should check out the album version of the song first it is usually how you first hear the song. Then you want to see them perform the song live. Usually you will notice a few differences. Just a suggestion. You do it however you want.

[@AirplayBeats]

Usually we do audio but I wanted to see these guys play which causes problems with KZbin. So we will probably just do audio from now on with Led Zeppelin.

[@yozaseig3870]

Flawless...you're right!! A voice to die for. Plant at 20 years old.

[@anitapaulus937]

He is considered one of the best. This was before he had damage to his throat. After 1973, it was different, but he was still unlike anyone else. Jimmy Page, the guitarist formed the band. He had been a studio musician for a number of years and was in the Yardbirds. When they disbanded, Jimmy wanted to form a band, and started out looking for members. His first choice for singer was Terry Reid, but he’d just done an album and he recommended Robert Plant. Robert was a longtime friend of John Bonham, the drummer, and they had to convince hime to join, he was making a living already drumming. John Paul Jones, the bassist and keyboards, was also a studio musician and had heard Jimmy was forming a band and his wife encouraged him to contact Jimmy. They got together to play, and Jimmy said they were magic from the beginning.

[@PeterTea]

It's always cool to see how Zeppelin performs a song because they never perform it the same way twice. I like the Spanish guitar on the studio version too. Definitely check out the other song that they play from this show, they were just about to go into it, How Many More Times, epic, but now be prepared to be shook!

[@danreed5171]

BOYs gotta do ALBUM version

[@AirplayBeats]

We will do that next

[@danreed5171]

@@AirplayBeats word

[@cjcookj85]

In my opinion, the studio version is better. Still a great performance by all of them though. The album version is just more dynamic and layered and that's why I like it. Since I've been loving you is a must for you guys to listen to. The live BBC version of that song is the best and shows all of them at full strength.

[@AirplayBeats]

I like the studio version as well. My brother likes the live. We actually recorded to the studio version but the audio was damaged so we just moved on.

[@uksuef7218]

the band was formed by Jimmy Page who had been playing guitar since he was 13 and had been in skiffle bands , was one of the highest regarded session musicians in London and had also been in the yard birds touring extensivley .this is why he is so good. He can play any style of guitar and is also very experimental innovating by playing guitar with a violin bow - wait till you get to dazed and confused. John Paul Jones had also been a session musician so they knew each other. Robert plant and John Bonham came form the same area of uk and played in various bands, sometimes together. Plant was 19 when LZ formed. The first choice for vocalist was a man called Terry Reed who worked with the rolling stones amongst others. He had just signed a record deal so could not do it, he recommended Plant who in turn recommended Bonham. Jimmy Page produces the band and has done all the remastering over the years. He and jones financed the album /tour so no record company was involved so they had total creative control. They refused to release singles or allow songs to be cut down for the restrictions of radio. They were groundbreaking. The more you listen the more you will appreciate the brilliance of each member but the magic is in how they play together. Enjoy the ride ....

[@LarryJnyc]

What I love about this version is how young they were as a band...just a few months into even being a band!!!

[@AirplayBeats]

So crazy that they were that young

[@2869may]

PLEASE do the studio version of this...!!! It's ABSOLUTLEY INCREDIBLE....! This does not do it justice....!

[@AirplayBeats]

We actually just recorded the studio version reaction. Should be out soon

[@2869may]

@@AirplayBeats Right on....! It's fvcking Epic...!

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

@@AirplayBeats Cool. Looking forward to it, I hope it comes out soon! (ps~As a rule, always react to the studio version first, for any band. And then if you love the song and want to do a reaction to it live, do a separate reaction to it at a later date.)

[@2199SPUDMAN]

@@Cosmo-Kramer Absolutely spot on, Cosmo... very correct advice for new reactors.

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

No it doesn't but they have way better live versions

[@MrRandyv]

Guys I know you’ve reacted, to this song, but until you have heard the studio version, you really haven’t (experienced the song) until you have heard the studio version. There are just so many time changes and special qualities, in this version; you will be glad you took the opportunity, to check it out.

[@joescott8877]

Man, i gotta agree with the others--as good as it is to see Zeppelin live doing ANY song--the studio version of THIS song BLOWS the DOORS off this live performance. Almost no comparison, imo. You want passion and drama in Plant's voice? Studio. More effectively powerful downward chord progression? Studio. Better demo of Page's guitar (acoustic and bluesy electric licks)? Studio. We'd love to see u react, but even if not, do selves a favor and double back and check the MAGNIFICENT studio version!

[@suesebree8670]

Yes. PLZ DO!!!!

[@jolene0602]

Robert Plant is a phenomenal vocalist

[@emilymartinez6961]

This band made me a very happy teenager back in the 70's, my top 3 bands: Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and Black Sabbath , hope to see you react to all 3👍

[@jmar7631]

This is one of my favorite Zeppelin songs. I've seen the video of this performance and really enjoyed it even if the sound quality was a bit "rough". Plant was mesmerizing even at that young age, eh? Yes, he is considered one of the best rock singers of all time, and John Paul Jones is considered one of the greatest bassists in rock history. It was good to hear that you plan to listen to the studio version (I wouldn't even mind a reaction to it from you for comparison purposes). It has, of course, much better sound quality and Page does some incredible acoustic guitar work that I think you'd really enjoy, even the vocals are better. ;) The next song, "You Shook Me", is another of my favorites and looking forward to hearing what you think of it. Thanks for another great reaction. :)

[@AirplayBeats]

This performance was amazing. We are going to do the studio version as well. That should be out soon and then we will do song #3 on that album.

[@jmar7631]

@@AirplayBeats Excellent! :)

[@MichaelHeil-np2pb]

You need to check out the studio version too!

[@geoffsullivan7902]

Robert Plant, rock vocalist top 5. Let’s not forget Freddie Mercury or the others at master class level vocals.❤️🎶❤️ great reaction

[@Philby17]

In a few lines, Jimmy Page was a session guitarist before joining the Yardbirds and he knew JPJ from those days, asked him to form a band with him, and went on a search for a vocalist. They found Robert Plant, who suggested a friend as drummer - John Bonham.

[@2869may]

Solo Robert Plant(Zeppelin vocalist) ~ Sea Of Love, Big Log, In The Mood, Heaven Knows, Little By Little, Tall Cool One, Ship Of Fools...!

[@debbiemccain5850]

Robert Plants voice was voted the number one rock voice of all time many many years in a row!! Never has anybody been able to replicate it🎶 You should listen to the studio version of this song...its pure mastery!!🎵🎸🎶

[@brandonboucher7090]

Zeppelin comes in like a wind…they’ll change your whole world in a few minutes

[@avidfather1864]

Robert Plant is often considered the greatest rock singer of all time. He's only sometimes edged out by Freddie Mercury which i personally don't agree with cuz i prefer the soulful voice of Robert over the theatrical vocals of Freddie but hey, just my opinion.

[@bernakeene126]

Robert Plant hits you deep!! He IMHO is the GOAT of vocals!!

[@bowtiefidenine]

Simply put-Best Band Ever ❤

[@26shedan]

OMG definitely (to me) the best rock vocalist ever.

[@lauragroce3816]

One of my favs. Robert is st his best

[@davidreilly8888]

Hey fellas Nice reaction. Studio version will blow you away. It's incredible to to think that plant and Bonham were 19 yrs old when they came together! Greatest band ever.

[@davidreilly8888]

@@williamcabell142 Aww a troll. So tough behind a phone. lmfao

[@brandonboucher7090]

Whatever Zepp touches, they own. Lock up your shit.

[@Thomas-aka-TomD]

You'll hear a nice walking base on "The Lemon Song" (Zep II)

[@henriettaskolnick4445]

This song was originally written and recorded by American folk singer, Anne Bredon in 1959. It would then be re-recorded by a different American folk singer named Joan Baez in 1962 and it would be Joan's version Jimmy Page heard. When Jimmy was assembling the band, he had Robert come over to his home to discuss musical tastes, etc., so he could see if they'd be able to mesh well. This song was one of the few they bonded over and Jimmy told Robert he had an idea of re-doing this song to make it heavier and harder, which resulted in the version of the song you heard.

[@kecurroj]

The studio version of this song is much better IMO.

[@starfire6122]

Idk..I think for Zepplin studio versions are the best..js💞✌️

[@AirplayBeats]

I think so too. Plus KZbin always blocks the live versions for us.

[@zosomoso]

Sadly plant suffered from vocal nodules and underwent surgery in 1973. He still sounded great afterward but he lost a lot of his upper register and had to completely reinvent his singing approach. Because he’s such a soulful singer he was able to adapt but he never sounded the same as he did pre-1973.

[@MichaelHeil-np2pb]

They invite you in, and they intoxicate you!

[@MichaelHeil-np2pb]

You need to listen to the studio version of this one! It is an absolute MASTERPIECE!

[@mikecaetano]

"Babe I'm Gonna Leave You" -- this souped-up psychedelic blues stomp is a cover of a song first recorded by Joan Baez in 1962. She heard songwriter Anne Bredon performing the song on the radio and began performing the song herself. Jimmy Page heard her version and wow, there you have it! I'm guessing the live version you're reacting to is the Danish TV recording? If so, that performance was recorded before the album was released in the US, iirc. Whatever the case, it's LZ very early in their career. Check out "How Many More Times" from that same performance. Fire!

[@heliotropezzz333]

I don't think J Baez heard Anne Bredon play it because she never credited her on the song. It's said she heard a friend of Anne Bredon play it and the friend forgot to mention whose song it was. Joan Baez then cited it as 'traditional arr. Joan Baez' (meaning no known author). Jimmy Page didn't find out until later (after LZ first recorded it) who the author was.

[@metaphoria3]

They must’ve been chosen

[@bluesguy6380]

Try Humble Pie next

[@i4nng]

People used to sing, back in the 60's. Cheers from 🇧🇷⚘✌🏼🎼🎵.

[@carolbodeen1096]

Plant best of all time.

[@susanpalmer8931]

I think you are watching a 1969 performance. Many years after the band broke up, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant (without John Paul Jones ☹) got together to do a performance for MTV's Unplugged series they called it - "Unledded" . An amazing filmed concert, by the way. After the success of that performance, they released an album of the concert - No Quarter and went on tour in 1995-1996 and 1998. Here's a live version from 1998 - about 30 yrs later than the one you watched. Wonderful!! Jimmy's solo is 🔥🔥 Don't think you'll have a problem with YT. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3_aoWCwpsSLfdE

[@SearlesHernandez]

My favorite Rock vocalists: 🤙 Robert Plant Layne Staley Chris Cornell Axl Rose

[@davidolson8082]

I appreciate the reaction but, you chose the wrong live version of this. The audio is too distorted. Try this one: Led Zeppelin - Babe I'm Gonna Leave You (Official Audio)

[@jimread7737]

IYou guys are doing a very good job , In the Janis Joplin Ball and Chain video , the woman in audience that looked amazed was singer Cass Elliot of the Mama's and the Papa's " California Dreamin " " Monday Monday" to name a few. Jimmi

[@Ballisticbisquit]

Believe me...this recording was not done well on the drums and was overall lacking as a recording but it sounded like a wall of sound IN THE ROOM😊

[@AleisterCrowley.]

Jimmy Page. All you need to know with this song, this guy can lead you to God under the right circumstances, or Satan depending if you still believe everything they told you.

[@AleisterCrowley.]

Denmark cracks me up, these people turn up thinking they are going to see the next Beatles. Early Zeppelin live is just off the scale for a new band. And also interestingly by some strange dynamic here in this video I find my first comment, in a video about the best song they ever recorded. Cheers guys it's been like watching a soap. Dude on the right got some knowledge I hadn't realised to be honest.

[@diggyd]

You've got to do Led Zeppelin's "The Lemon Song". (studio version) Funky as hell.

[@kikivon3501]

Funky and very naughty!!!!!

[@megA_t.6532]

Jimmy wanted to present songs with light and shade on their Albums! I think he, they succeeded! Plant and Bonham for all their clubbing were the seasoned freshmen to Page and Jones studio session guy pros and arrangers!

[@zoniekat]

I love you guys! ❤❤ You're my favorite reactors. You make me want to be a better listener.

[@renemokum]

Not bad, but the studio version is so much better (probably because the quality of the live recording is not that great).

[@isadona59]

In this version, Robert have 19 years- I will recomended you other version. Version studio, this sound is no so good

[@AkuAkuu1997]

Led zeppelin & Pink Floyd will always the greatest to me. David writes a story anytime he plays that 🎸

[@ramonakvasnikoff1963]

Studio way better

[@AirplayBeats]

We did the studio version but the audio didn’t record so we just moved on.

[@kevinsattler6603]

I agree 100%, they never recreated the studio live. And their albums is what people listen to. Not that their concerts were bad or the songs bad just never quite what was on the album

[@MrRandyv]

You guys need to do the studio version. The live takes away all the finer qualities, of the song.

[@johnwalsh9144]

The legend is they were together 3 weeks before this recording was made? Maybe one of the LZ sages can weigh in on that for us!

[@glennb2227]

Studio version is much better. You must do that one.

[@AirplayBeats]

We did the studio version but had issues with the audio so we just moved on to the next song

[@glennb2227]

@@AirplayBeats gotcha. I appreciate the reply.

[@Pablopax4]

John Paul Jones is the Glue.

[@AirplayBeats]

He sure is!!

[@stephenwright8257]

No Robert Plant is THE greatest rock singer of all time

[@metaphoria3]

Love seeing Nip all front center like that over a Zep gives me chills

[@robertm7071]

Dreadful version you have chosen.

[@susiedawson3349]

Yes, Robert Plant is the greatest vocalist.

[@waynedowns5157]

Robert definitely the greatest lead singer ever.

[@carlafarrace6779]

Please listen to the studio recording.

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

Need to do Moby Dick with the Drum solo

[@calecollins8110]

My fav song to totaly go out of it…esp if i have drink or two

[@OlTrev]

My guys, we gotta get a camera upgrade going here. La, my number is still the same if you want suggestions.

[@AirplayBeats]

We will get one soon

[@albertzapata1156]

You guys got to listen to the studio version on this song

[@zosometalgod]

Why aren't you showing the video? Much better watch them live with this video and just the audio

[@AirplayBeats]

KZbin won’t let us show it

[@Edward-q2q]

Playing along at 18 on my kit in the loft

[@MichaelHeil-np2pb]

You need to check out the studio version

[@gmcsrbosavl6964]

JPJ going off on this version

[@MrDirty-if7gc]

Ah yes, the deadbeat daddy anthems of my day, he's gonna leave her when the morning sickness starts, when the swelling finger show.😂 That comparable voice you're looking for would be Steven Tyler of Aerosmith's early years. Aerosmith - Kings and Queens. 1977

[@AirplayBeats]

Thanks for subscribing to our Patreon. Is there any specific song you want us to react to now? I remember seeing a few requests from you. ZZ Top, Aerosmith etc…..let us know and we will record that tonight!!

[@AirplayBeats]

Actually I see ZZ Top cheap sunglasses a few times so we will do that one. Thanks again

[@MrDirty-if7gc]

@@AirplayBeats Yeah, that's cool and hope you enjoy ZZ Top.

[@brandonboucher7090]

Plants voice is like milk.

[@metaphoria3]

The devils music indeed

[@Jimmy2time]

For me plant had the best vocal on a human from 68-75

[@Jimmy2time]

All time vs anyone

[@kathycurtis7037]

Beth hart does this song

[@joannparker1977]

Bassist John Paul Jones. You never see him because he’s always in the background. I never knew why they didn’t show him up front. Of course, Plant, Page, and Bonham always deliver.

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

Not the best version

[@illuinc2781]

brooo shit looks like it has been recorded in 1980

[@AirplayBeats]

We’ve upgraded

[@amygenevalee6393]

New subscriber and love the Zep reactions! Have to say, for live performances you HAVE TO check out their song “Since I’ve Been Loving You” live at Maddison square garden. They are all GOATs at what they do honestly.

[@fmillarau]

Got to ramble....

[@lauragroce3816]

Get it better guys

[@kramerbassplayer]

JPJ is one of the best

[@metaphoria3]

Lovin all the mlb caps too lets get it 💥🔥⚾️

[@AirplayBeats]

We are huge MLB fans

[@lauragroce3816]

Sound is bad

[@dadmateryn8092]

Bad choice gotta listen to studio version

[@AirplayBeats]

We did the studio version but the recording was damaged. So we moved on.