Led Zeppelin - Going To California (REACTION) with my wife

[@gavinblenkinsop6250]

This is simply the best acoustic song ever written. It’s about Robert’s dream of visiting the west coast of the USA where his musical idols had come from (Moby Grape etc) and it’s about his crush on Joni Mitchell - she’s the woman in the song who plays guitar and cry’s and sings. This was written in early 71 when Zeppelin were recording their 4th album and there was an actual earthquake when they were recording tracks in Los Angeles

[@87ventus]

Love your reactions.. aaah but ain't it the truth ..Plant takes your breath away and All their songs just ooze sex. Tremendous emotion.

[@magicbrownie1357]

Led Zeppelin was on a completely different plane than anyone else.

[@avlanche7777]

Big time.

[@BBaldwin]

You haven’t heard ANYTHING until you’ve heard ALL of Led Zeppelin-then, you’ve heard EVERYTHING.

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

I think you are speechless for several reasons: 1) the music is SO evocative of a lost time of innocence, of lost youth and idealism. At least for those of us of a certain age there’s allot of nostalgia around that sound. 2) the music is played flawlessly and it’s just plain beautiful 3) seeing them seated…”at rest” as it were, allows you to just contemplate the beauty of …..what……young men at the height of their powers? Both Robert and Jimmy were magnetic. And Robert, with that “shy” grin, was a total “lady killer”. 4). It makes your heart joyous, but also creates a yearning for that time and place. At least, those are some of my reasons why I love this video.

[@26shedan]

I think this is my favorite Led Zeppelin song. Robert's voice is amazing and because he is sitting still I can feast my eyes on him.

[@BBaldwin]

Yeah, it you can’t see that big python he’s packing below the belt!😂😂😂😂😂

[@prestonpresley6885]

Maybe mine also.

[@Blue-qr7qe]

They were crushing on Joni Mitchell when they wrote this song. I hope you'll dive into her catalog of incredibly deep and wonderful music and songwriting. Peace -

[@CosmicVagabondPixie]

Yep heh i think ALL the dudes were back then

[@Blue-qr7qe]

@@CosmicVagabondPixie I can only vouch for one with complete certainty, but,...uh, yeah !!!

[@CosmicVagabondPixie]

@@Blue-qr7qe Graham Nash...nod

[@Blue-qr7qe]

@@CosmicVagabondPixie Yeah, he was, too. I sure was.

[@zackster1973]

"Each song is better than the last". Well put. This is why they are the greatest rock band ever.

[@1953jazzman]

My favorite Led Zeppelin song! And what I love most about it is how beautifully John Paul Jones' mandolin playing dances with Jimmy Page's guitar! Yours is the best reaction to this song I've seen yet! Thank you!

[@jenniferandrews1917]

You never know what to expect from Led Zeppelin.

[@DMKali]

You will LOVE The Rain Song!! One of Jimmy Page’s best compositions (in my humble opinion). George Harrison commented that Zeppelin didn’t have any ballads, The Rain Song was Jimmy’s reply…😎

[@tanyaweathersby9393]

This is what I call the Robert effect……❤

[@dougieyou]

I was overjoyed to watch your reaction...such joy on both your faces experiencing the greatness that is Zep. Their diversity is amazing....

[@AngeloMarcheschi-vj9em]

I love the way Zeppelin leaves people speechless.

[@karenlynn6860]

From a massive zep fan, that was fun to see. Almost like hearing it for first time. Deserves the appreciation you showed. Thank you.

[@wadehines9971]

I was born in and grew up in California listening to Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and other great music, seeing these bands live. Go to California, visit the National Parks, you can find the good when you're open and you look.

[@willyroussel3563]

It is very true that the best Led Zeppelin song is the last one you heard.

[@jimdevivo9241]

This song is about a lady named Joni Mitchell who inspired a great many up-and-coming musicians back in the 60's. She was a star in her own right and wrote many songs for different artists. She lives in California.

[@alastairkerr6081]

A Band that Truly bring JOY !!!!!

[@chuckleezodiac24]

not even Andrei can resist The Golden God!

[@yamforlife]

70’s. What can I say……we were spoiled!!! Whiskey with ice…..you nailed it buddy!!! I lived it.

[@dandrechsler6884]

It's always the best Zeppelin song until you hear the next song

[@briangill4000]

Every time there is a discussion about the best band Led Zeppelin is there. Their diversity is one of their best features. So many great bands have a fixed style and that's o. K. You can tell an ACDC song after the first guitar strum. You have done a dozen Zep songs and they are all so different, yet the same. Queen is a bit the same. Love your reactions. It's like watching a 3 year old open their birthday presents 🤔🎉🎊🤯🥰

[@MegaIronleg]

IT WAS SOOOOO BEAUTIFUL UR REACTIONS… MADE ME CRY WITH JOY… 👏 …. NOW YOU HAVE REALLY BEEN ZEPED

[@drobichaud1000]

Good grief

[@ryanr5319]

Thank you for reaction! Love watching your Zep reactions. No "hopefully we will really like." Heh it's Zep, you will love. 😊 I also feel sad for those that have never heard them.

[@katyharrs278]

Robert is just so gorgeous 😊

[@stuwhiteman3810]

Who wrights music like this anymore? Great reaction guys, can't help but love it well done. It's ok mate go back as far as you want I'm here I will listen to it a thousand times.

[@brendanbyer2327]

Beautiful souls. I am referring to the 2 of you.

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Thank you 💚

[@oliverkalamata2753]

*GREAT REACTION* I'm glad we can hear the music very clear in your videos! 👌

[@davidballard4896]

I love to see your two’s reaction to the band I had the same reaction too 50 years ago. They are one of a kind and just blow your mind. You have just scratched the surface of their music. So excited to see the rest of your journey reacting to them. Love the channel and keep up the great work😁❤️

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Thank you for your kind words ❤️

[@joannetucker4688]

Can you imagine how this blew my 16 yr old mind in the 70's!?

[@teesmith945]

Yes, yes I can

[@williamcabell142]

If I said it once, I said it a thousand times…the GOATS!😎🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@EvilGoddessMLGH]

Don’t worry, everybody has a crush on & gets goosebumps from Robert and his voice! Jimmy on the guitar and JPJ on the mandolin-Yes please! Please do I Can’t Quit You Baby Live at Royal Albert Hall 1970 next-it was Jimmy’s 26th birthday they packed it and had people on their feet for 2 hours and 2 15 minute encores! It gives a true representation of where they started and introduces you to Jimmy & Robert’s call and response that they held right through 1998. Four master musicians indeed!

[@drobichaud1000]

Settle down

[@hpb5495]

Very special days all those years ago..

[@terryodell9803]

You think that was beautiful try "The Rain Song" Great reaction 😊 🤗

[@jamiegriffin9866]

You want to hear something very beautiful Listen To The Rain Song

[@lindataggart9076]

You two are so adorable listening to this for the first time..I am excited for you...John Paul Jones on mandolin ,,exquisite..

[@kirstenstewart5758]

Watching your genuine surprise and joy you as you continue your Led Zeppelin journey is amazing - gives ‘old’ fans like me the closest to first time listening experience possible and it’s such a joy, ty

[@mirkoviroli2249]

You might check "That's the way", another acoustic from the same concert

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

Yes, indeed….They knew that they were something special….They knew how good they were…..In interviews then and now….they speak of knowing this. The best classic rock band of the 70’s.

[@christianmarler2253]

A good word to describe it could be "sublime."

[@jmar7631]

Very much enjoyed your reaction to this song, thanks. You'd likely also enjoy the other two acoustic songs they performed during that concert. They are "That's the Way" and "Bron-Y-Aur Stomp". Edit: I also think you'd really enjoy "The Rain Song". Absolutely beautiful, but I do recommend listening to the studio version first.

[@CosmicVagabondPixie]

Oh & P.S. OMG sooo freakin **Adorable** at 2:41 **MyBeautifulMysticalMagicalCosmicSpiritSoulMateWizardBabeJimmyPage** just ever so very slightly messes up & OMG that **PreciousAdorable** look he gives of "Oops" & that cutiest **LilSmile** just **MeltsMe** **LeSigh** heh **ZeppelinForeverInfinty&Beyond**

[@avlanche7777]

Awesome X 1,000 No one can do this again!❤ Thanks! In my 60 years they’re still mesmerizing..

[@SIXX2772]

You two are really inspiring! Thank you for your very real appreciation of our wonderful music.

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

I’m ADORING your Zeppelin journey. You are really “getting” the mystique and charisma of the band. They deliberately nurtured that air of mystery about themselves …..no TV appearances, very few interviews……If you wanted to see them, you had to go to a concert. they allowed the “legend” to grow around themselves. Off stage, they were VERY private people. It made them bigger than life….and later, a rather dark and dangerous air about them. If you got too close, you might get singed. The downside to being such mysterious icons is that, after the band died in 1980 with Bonham’s death, it was difficult for Page, and most especially Robert Plant, to reinvent himself as a solo artist and move out of the huge shadow that Zeppelin cast. He has had a successful solo career for 40 years, but it hasn’t always been easy.

[@heyou702pc]

When you go to California someday, make your way to the west coast Hwy 1 to Big Sur. Camp at Pfeiffer State Park with the redwood trees on one side and the beach on the other side while listening to Led Zepplin ❤

[@johnryder2878]

This is the most heart-warming reaction I've seen.. to anything really. I absolutely LOVE how much you love and enjoy hearing this amazing Zep track for the first time. The band members are each masters of their craft, and a once-in-a-lifetime convergence of such talent. 💗💗

[@dalemcmillan7231]

Another great song from Led Zeppelin. They were amazing. ❤

[@targetshootr]

You guys are great. Zep used to sell out arenas by themselves and play for 2 or 3 hours without any other bands on the ticket. We got to see them twice.

[@Landslide2024]

The secret to Led Zeppelin is the chemistry between it's member's and the instruments they play. Great reaction. I suggest No Quarter live from MSG, another powerful song you two will enjoy.

[@WilliamMullen-o6z]

I'm 67 yrs old I was there earls court 1975 ❤

[@paulkazakoff9231]

I'm the same age and remember well the advertisements for the Earls court shows here in Australia and wishing I could attend one of them !

[@srt8rocketship241]

Phenomenal talent.

[@KrazyKatLadyx2]

They're acoustic sets are fantastic, keep exploring!

[@charlesstoeckle4880]

I think you would like to listen to The Rain Song it’s to me probably the most beautiful song ever written. It’s about the ups and downs of a relationship through the seasons. And listen to the studio version if not they have a live version with Song Remains the Same write into the Rain Song that is epic

[@robertbellemore3483]

This led Zeppelin song was inspired by Joni Mitchell the female artist. Robert plant was infatuated with her. At least that's what I've read. When the mountains and canyons start to tremble and shake! Friends when you live here in California that means earthquake😊. Standing on a hill with a mountain of dreams That's the feeling you get when you're trying to do something big in California❤

[@MICTAM41]

He was referring to California in the early 70's. Definitely not now

[@johnruffner4532]

Bada bing Bada boom... going to California with Zeppelin... can you dig it...oh ya

[@brianbyczek-m6p]

.................bought all their albums in high school when they first came out, still have all the original first pressings...................this always was my favorite Zeppelin song, i was at a time i was getting a little tired of hard rock and squealing guitars after living thru the British invasion and all the hard rock groups...............this seemed especially nice at that time and ever since. Maybe be cause i was born and raised in Southern California

[@ShawnMurdock-l4e]

This is why when people say Zeppelin is a metal band or a hard rock band they are mistaken. At most they are blues, but really they played just about everything. Enjoy Zeppelin, the era of super groups like this is sadly over. Nothing like this will come our way again. And maybe its OK, because if everybody did this then it would not be special.

[@johnbarone8948]

They were so unique and mystical and mysterious in their music, true master's all four of them. I like the reaction of this couple, and love their appreciation and admiration for Led Zeppelin's incredible music.

[@drobichaud1000]

why do you put so much value on a complete stranger liking a led zepplin song?

[@gabreel8112]

California is my state. Yes we are having our problems right now but we still are the best state in the U.S

[@tombeaudry3143]

I LOVE YOU GUYS ❤

[@perryedwards4746]

Jimmy Page lives just down the road from me... I see him from time to time..

[@bradsense7431]

Do you ever get the opportunity to speak to him. I have been trying to find how I could contact him by writing. I had a pretty unusual encounter with him in 1983 that I wanted ask him about. I realize he must have thousands of fans who had a moment with him but mine was different enough that he may remember. It involved granting him a favor. In fact I would wager the circumstances were so unique had never happened before or since. As such just may have stuck in his mind.

[@MM-xy3wv]

You guys have to listen to the studio version.❤

[@sealdrup]

Ethereal. Fantastic. I too am drawn to artists that are diverse and can offer such varied songs.

[@hannegem]

‘The Rain Song’ forever! Even in its closing guitar strums.

[@johnnyringo1949]

You never have to apologize for rewinding Zeppelin or Floyd. It’s just more to love.

[@145Slap789]

I love Robert's smile at the end, he knew he nailed it.

[@tektoniks_architects]

Rain Song.....you will adore it.

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

Please, could you start a Zeppelin playlist? You are now watching quite allot of them…and I hope you do MUCH more! My favorite classic band!

[@bigbow62]

Poor JP on the mandolin never gets any love ❤

[@BradJames878]

Jones was a session musician who stumbled into an outstanding gig. He was a very capable musician, but he wasn't a god like the two leads were.

[@bigbow62]

@@BradJames878 Jimmy was also a session musician. Robert & Jimmy both said that JP is the real deal, and maybe he's not a "Rock God," but he does deserve respect as a very talented musician. Thanks for the back n forth BradJames keep rockin' and have a great day/night ✌️😎

[@syox01]

Hello again, I'm from Portugal and this is the 7th time I'm going to ask for your reaction to Noidz-strange way of life, I guarantee you've never heard😊

[@Gashouse69]

Impossible to pick a favorite Led Zep song, but this one would be in the conversation for sure.

[@lancerx1759]

Wait til you hear "The Rain Song" Live by Zeppelin i suspect it may be the next Favorite

[@MamawT65]

Plant has an amazing voice! And I the Page is the best guitarist! Plant and Page wrote most of their songs and Page produced them! All 4 of these men were masters of the art!

[@donventura1834]

I agree to whoever mentioned John Paul Jones on the mandolin, it is very intricate music.

[@bowtiefidenine]

I saw Led Zeppelin 1977 in Oakland California

[@davewelch377]

I love your reactions to Led Zeppelin my favorite band of all time!! Keep enjoying your journey with this great band and thier magical music ✌️

[@allannancarrow8034]

You two are adults we were only kids how do you think it affected us .just brilliantly

[@transponderful]

Zep have so much, but I always turn to this song first when I want to start listening to them. It's the old flower child in me.

[@BOBBYB3133]

Led Zeppelin wasnt about just banging on instruments, there was art and feeling in all their songs. It is really enjoyable watching peoples reactions when they hear one of their songs for the first time.

[@MrRrrrene]

I love how genuine you both are! Much love and blessings to both of you!

[@EricSmaug]

I HAVE HAD A BROMANCE WITH THEM ALL MY LIFE LOL!!!!WAS SAVING TO SEE THEM WHEN IT CAME ON THE NEWS THAT BONZO HAD DIED :(

[@jeffelford1556]

Earls court London 1975, i was there. 😊

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

Lucky sod!

[@jeffelford1556]

@@w.geoffreyspaulding6588 Knebworth 79 as well 😉

[@Watchman70]

You'll love Fool Standing In The Rain. Not to be confused with the The Rain Song. Both are great 👍🏻

[@gary2kr1]

You two are amazing.

[@flubblert]

This is excellent but the studio version has a more dynamic climax I believe. Check it out. 👍

[@chrispictures1]

A big shoutout to Jean paul jones for that track

[@chrispictures1]

I love you both

[@CosmicVagabondPixie]

**YAY** You Two Are Amazing & Beautiful So LOVE Seeing Your Reactions To **MyMostBelovedBandEverInfinity&Beyond**...My Most Favorite Zeppelin Song Is Whichever Zep Song I am Listening To At Any Given Moment heh...Another Acoustic Song By Them I Hope You Will Check Out Is From The Same Concert "Live At Earl's Court 1975" The Song Is "That's The Way" **ManyThanx&ManyPixieHugz&Luvz** I Just SO Love That You Are Falling In Love With Them As I Did & Ha Course Millions Of Others As Well!!! **RockOn**✨🎸✨

[@ursgeiser6570]

That's The Way (my gem too) and Bron-Y-Aur-Stomp would be the next 2 songs from this 3-piece acoustic set from the Earl's Court concert in 1975. All 3 are also on the official CD How The West Was Won 1972, 16' easy unique, but from 2 different concerts. Thank you very much ❤, just keep going 👍.

[@dansteely9906]

Check out Led Zeppelin playing Immigrant Song live 1972 and you will see why people say they are the best. Epic.

[@mattwright8993]

Cheers from Raleigh, NC, USA, you guys are a wonderful couple!

[@voinescumacrea1274]

Since I ve been loving you live! You’ ll love it

[@williamcabell142]

If you get to Cali. You may just be disappointed in L.A. but the vistas are blessed!

[@juliemanarin4127]

Their acoustic set was awesome...there were 3 songs that i remember!

[@garya7893]

As much as you love Zepp I was wondering if you saw Amy Lee Cover this it is amazing Im curious of your take on it

[@lyndoncmp5751]

@garya7893 Amy Lee has a gorgeous voice that gives Plant a run for his money but the rest of it can't compare to Page and Jones.

[@lissachallis999]

Song’s beautiful they are beautiful simply the best ❤

[@swamihuman9395]

- "You cannot describe it." ~Adrei - "You don't have to! Simply enjoy :)

[@stephenmaclean3422]

California is wherever you start over.

[@Amonhen-c90]

You guys make me choke up with tears and I think it’s a realisation of how lucky I have been to be mesmerised by Led Zeppelin for 50 years !!! You need to listen to every one of their songs and I challenge you to find a bad one.