🎵 LED ZEPPELIN "Going To California" Reaction

Thanks for checking out our Led Zeppelin reaction. Going To California is a very different sound than we're used to hearing from this band.
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[@juliemanarin4127]

No auto tune...didn't have it back then. He just had echo on. Also acoustic guitar here by Jimmy and a mandolin by JPJ!

[@DavidWilliams-ic1nn]

yup and sounded like he just stood further from the mic

[@davidfoster5565]

Led Zeppelins ode to Joni Mitchell, loved the earls courts live version

[@davidfoster5565]

on battle of evermore jimmys on the mandolin in a role reversal lol

[@ChrisSmith-rm1wj]

haha that was awesome.."is that auto tune?" haha

[@skyeditor1740]

REVERB NOT ECHO

[@patches6309]

No autotune back then Brad? That is just a man with a phenomenal gift. Robert Plant is considered by most as the GOAT vocalist of all the best Rock bands of all time.

[@rhondamcbath6279]

And you are absolutely right on!!! No other voice in music history 😝

[@pulsarlights2825]

Plant blew his voice out in maybe 1973, his voice has been weak ever since, almost 50 years. Watch Live Aid from 1985 as an example....

[@neillenet291]

@@rhondamcbath6279 Freddie Mercury

[@timdenier3021]

Heavy reverb on that part ..

[@boki1693]

@@pulsarlights2825 I agree but to me their best album Physical Graffiti came out after he blew out his voice. And to be fair, it wasn't like his voice was horrible afterwards. It was just not as good. I do admit some live performances it was horrible but in general it wasn't. The reunion concert in 2007 it sounds pretty dam good for a 60+ year old man.

[@kierstenridgway4634]

I love how people say this is a different sound for Led Zeppelin. To me it sounds exactly like Led Zeppelin.

[@shaun374]

Perfectly said.

[@Andrew-vz1gu]

Yup

[@chscelebrity8325]

Led Zep 4 was slower then all the ones before. It’s also considered the best of Zeppelin.

[@michaelmulherin9952]

yes

[@seltonk5136]

She wondered if that were page playing acoustic how could one person be good at both 😂 Literally a generation of overgrown toddlers

[@xtinkerbellax3]

I love this one. Tangerine and That's The Way are two other more mellow songs from them that I also love.

[@CC-bigig]

Was going to say the same thing, absolutely love those 2

[@stephaneherringtoniowritin4986]

Zeppelin 3 is so underrated. Some absolutely gorgeous songs on there,and so mellow you won't even need a joint to accompany listening to it...😍

[@superfunkmonker]

Tangerine is one of my favorites

[@carlneoh5843]

And The Rain Song....

[@tear728]

That's the Way is one of my favorite songs of all time

[@anitapaulus937]

I would suggest “Hey Hey What Can I Do?”. It has a more acoustic feel and is still uptempo. Great song. No such thing as auto tune when this song was made.

[@kevinbrady6075]

Yep!

[@robman1039]

Hey Hey what Can I Do - great song a lot of people don't know about. Released in a boxed set in the early 90s. Highly recommended. And Going to California - definitely no auto tune in 1971. Developed in 1997.

[@h8u4eva]

"Hey hey what can I do" was released in 1970 on a 45 with "Immigrant song"

[@anitapaulus937]

@@h8u4eva Yes, good point. Not on any of their albums released before Bonham’s death. I think they put it on the CODA album.

[@Macdelaven]

@@anitapaulus937 It wasn't on CODA. Other than the 45, it was released on the box set. Great tune.

[@MrJiggerG]

Yes Lex, this is a Folk Rock song. Jimmy Page playing the six and twelve string acoustics guitars. John Paul Jones is playing the mandolin. Y'all need to do more Zeppelin. Brad, for more acoustic Led Z, try the songs "Bron-Y-Aur" and "Black Mountain Side" or "White Summer".

[@phillipharrison2836]

Yep and Bonzo was having a tea break- mmmm....

[@carlmarks8170]

"Thank You" and "That's The Way" are another two beautiful songs by Led Zeppelin.

[@mjt11860]

i don't hear 12 string on this. it was 2 or 3 guitars layered together.

[@wesley.peterson]

@@mjt11860 it's 1 6-string guitar, 1 mandolin.

[@mjt11860]

@@wesley.peterson it's actually 2 or 3 six string guitars and a mandolin

[@IanT820]

Yesss more Zeppelin. Truly can’t go wrong with any of their songs!

[@martinbaker613]

It's true, you cannot 😎✌🏽

[@richard_n]

Another great example of why I think Zepplin is the greatest band of all time. Those guys could do anything they wanted musically.

[@juliemanarin4127]

This live...along with That's The Way at Earls Court is fabulous!

[@9kingsOffroad]

+1 for That's The Way live from Earls Court.

[@darkmagus419]

I remember in the early days of KZbin they had they entire live at earls court concert on here. Even the part where he snorts coke off his arm. Of course now they’ve pulled that.

[@ronaldmorgan7632]

"Battle of Evermore" is another of theirs with nice acoustics.

[@RSpracticalshooting]

Just something to keep in mind, if a song came out before 1998 it does not have autotune. They used reverb to give his voice that sound.

[@flashboyer4517]

One of my favorites from Zeppelin very mellow great song

[@skinhitter27]

This is and always will be in my LedZep Top 5! It's just so beautiful, and really takes you along for the ride. Perfect lyrics. Amazing. 🤙🏼

[@_portis]

i've been listening to led zep for a long time and this has become one of my favs the past few years

[@ED-gf4ff]

That’s why Zeppelin concerts are legendary. They were known for 3 hour concerts that consisted of rock, folk, and monstrous guitar solos. I watched an old interview of Jimmy Page, and he said, when they played live, you got to experience all the different the colors and shades…

[@eddieward341]

I really think Brad would like " the battle of evermore" by led zepplin. Both would prob like it, has great harmonies! But its not the typical led zepplin sound?

[@skygazer858]

And Sandy Denny's (RIP) backing vocals are just perfect.

[@ZEPnALE]

Yeah, both songs feature nice mandolin work by John Paul Jones.

[@carlneoh5843]

@@ZEPnALE I think Evermore was down by Page

[@therealtorsteph22]

Battle of Evermore....sooooo gooood

[@keithjones6023]

One of the gentler songs from this great band. A lovely melody beautifully played, vocal work is wonderful!

[@Joshuadgog]

One of their best songs. Give me nice chill happy vibes. Feels like in in a rual place just having fun.

[@rumking1391]

This just turned 50 a few weeks ago!!! Every Zep album has an acoustic song on it and they were/are still the GOAT for some!

[@xnevcorex6783]

This is my absolute favorite Led Zeppelin song!

[@mcjake22]

Heard this a billions times and still get a smile and goosebumps

[@YedMan01]

This Zeppelin Song has great sentimental value to me. I spent 54 years of my life in Syracuse, New York, and 2 of my friends had an acoustic Act and performed this song. Every Gig I attended the Year I left Syracuse, they made sure to include in their song list Going To California, because in August 2017 , I moved from Syracuse to Northern California, and I live about 60 miles from the birthplace of the Hippies Haight Ashbury San Francisco California, and my friends in Syracuse were friends that I grew up with, friendships that covered 40 years, and many of us were musicians🎸🎸 I am a retired Bass Player🎸🎸

[@amygenevalee6393]

They recorded this in a larger home that had wonderful sound effects depending where he was singing in the house. It’s John Paul Jones on a mandolin & Jimmy Page on acoustic. By far, this has always been my favorite Led Zeppelin song. Helped me when I was really depressed as a kid.

[@richardlee1972]

Good for you!. Music can work as a therapy.

[@amygenevalee6393]

@@richardlee1972 amazing therapy! I’m 32 but so grateful for parents that introduced me to an extreme variety as well as just what I grew up with in my own time. Music is life for me at this point.

[@mrwelshmun]

Possibly my favourite Led Zepplin song, so calm and chilled

[@sarahzentexas]

Every sound is a different sound from these guys. Legends.

[@dwissba68]

I love how you two don't waste no time and get right to the song!! So many reaction channels start off just talking non-stop. Drives me crazy. thank you.

[@hinney827]

No auto tune on the Golden God, Robert Plant :) This is from their 1971 album. It's still Jimmy Page on guitar - he's an incredible composer. John Paul Jones (the bassist) is playing mandolin on this one. I'd definitely suggest The Battle of Evermore from the same album for another real folksy acoustic song (with guest vocalist Sandy Denny) where Jimmy Page plays mandolin and JPJ is on acoustic guitar. These guys really were incredible musicians. That's The Way is another great acoustic folksy kind of song. The third album (1970) has a bunch of really cool acoustic stuff. Friends is amazing; has that acoustic stuff, but still some awesome dissonance and heaviness. Gallows Pole, Tangerine, Bron-Y-Aur Stomp are all in that vein. Hats off to Harper is a very different feel, a tribute to Roy Harper with a panned audio with Page's slide acoustic guitar in the left channel and Plant's effect driven voice (really heavy echo and maybe some tremolo?) in the right channel. Funky, not for everyone, but I enjoy it. Back to the heavier stuff - I'd suggest you do Achilles Last Stand as soon as possible. It has a serious galloping drum/rhythm line for Brad to get behind, and fantastic guitar work for Lex to love. The Song Remains the Same is another with great drums and guitar work. I mean.. it's Zeppelin, the only songs that don't have great drums are the songs without drums - and they all have amazing guitar. You guys can't go wrong.

[@garrettrains3916]

I love Led Zeppelin and I love Going to California (especially the live version). It makes me cry every time.

[@jenniferjacobs228]

I think this is an ode to Joni Mitchell and the folk music of the early 60's.... Beautiful.....

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

Lex had me at: "Kashmir, Whole Lottta Love, Stairway To Heaven...those are my favorite Led Zeppelin songs!"

[@benshafer5198]

Keep 'em coming! There are literally 60-70 (of 108 total) LZ songs that are worth reacting to, and I guarantee we'd all be here for all of 'em!!

[@tonyd1185]

Only 70?

[@benshafer5198]

@@tonyd1185 Knew that was coming, and you're right lol

[@tonyd1185]

@@benshafer5198 was there since the beginning.

[@blackfender100]

No auto tune back in the day .We were lucky if we had a color TV in 74 LOL . love you guys

[@kcpilot63]

Hi Brad, when you said “he was going to California to look for love, the perfect woman, but that doesn’t exist.” You had a golden opportunity for brownie points and could have said “except for you Lex.” 😁

[@catman2629]

It shows how good Zeppelin were that 50 yrs on people still enjoy their music

[@mapexzildjian6361]

There's only about 5 songs I've ever loved first time hearing them. This is one of them.

[@leslie8743]

I love listening to this song on a trip with windows down and loud music blaring. Love this song.

[@Gr8erh8er]

Their music fits all moods. But it’s all great They are simply amazing

[@mr.zeppelin9384]

Memory's from back in the day going to California or Florida my favorite song by the greatest band ever led zeppelin memory's this song i can keep playing all day

[@hilarymiseroy3251]

There are 2 reasons for this song. Lex mentioned about the groups versatility and that is one reason but the other is that when they played live, they played for about 3 hours and during that time a song like this meant they could sit down for 5 minutes and have an acoustic break.

[@howarddenney5331]

Thats what made zeppelin so great, thier versitility. They so many different sounds

[@jaquestraw1]

One of their finest tunes. 🧡🌞

[@jtruth7281]

My favorite song by them. So glad you got to hear it. Put your feet up and just relax

[@keymack2477]

No autotune in the 1970's, Brad!! You two should add "The Battle of Evermore" to your playlist. First the Led Zeppelin version, then the version as done by Heart! An epic cover if ever there was one, and showcases hidden talents of the Wilson sisters!

[@d-2793]

I love going to california!! i always rewind this bad boy. Plant & Page are in the zone. led zeppelin IV. great reaction to one of the most beautiful acoustic rock songs. thanks for bringing us 🔥

[@autumnsnow8467]

“Thank you” by Led Zeppelin is very underrated to me & is one of my favorite songs by them that’s more calming. Along with “All my Love” and “The Rain Song - Live at MSG”

[@BBaldwin]

Another example of why Zeppelin was, is and WILL ALWAYS BE the ultimate rock band. They did EVERYTHING- rock, blues, r&b, soul, funk, folk, Celtic, Indian, Arabic, prof, fusion, et Al…

[@PeterTea]

You can’t get much more musically versatile than Led Zeppelin

[@henriettaskolnick4445]

This song is a bit of an homage to Canadian singer/songwriter Joni Mitchell whom both Robert and Jimmy were big fans of. When Joni got to the US, she settled in California which had a big folk music presence. Sometimes when they'd play this song in concert, after Robert sang the line "she plays guitar and cries and sings" he'd say "and she comes from Canada". Joni often used alternate guitar tunings for her songs, a skill Jimmy also often used for Zeppelin songs, including this song. Zeppelin have their own connection to California. California is the first place in the US that truly embraced Led Zeppelin's music. It was also the location of the infamous Hyatt House hotel (nicknamed the "Riot House") where the band would stay and was the scene for many legendary "sex, drugs, and rock and roll" type stories. When Jimmy was in California mixing the album this song was on, he experienced one of California's earthquakes, which is ironic considering the lyric "mountains and the canyons start to tremble and shake".

[@billsultzbach7079]

Brad, you are spot-on with your explanation for electric and acoustic guitars. Same mechanics just played differently

[@sebastienlavoie9334]

One of my all-time favorite Led Zeppelin song ever. There was no auto-tune back then, just pure talent.

[@stevemoss7793]

I agree that you must listen to "That's the Way" - my favourite Zeppelin acoustic song. And Lex, for me it was great to hear an American pronounce the "i" in "versatile"!

[@da_blade5040]

Amazingly Great Versitility as a Rock Group that made them one of the Top Rock Groups EVER!! ❤️ ZEPPELIN you can't go wrong with anything they did! Thx for Showing Everyone their Greatness!

[@MrJeddYoung]

I always love when you react to Led Zeppelin - my favorite is a live performance of "Babe I'm Gonna Leave You" titled - Danmarks Radio 1969. It's an amazing performance of a very young band - even if you never do a reaction to it - watch it sometime for your own personal pleasure. There are 3 or 4 other songs from that same performance - all fantastic. Thank you for your reactions.

[@devinshields2990]

Bron y aur stomp is my favorite led zepplin song fast tempo acoustic. And jimmy page is one of the goat guitarists whether acoustic or not.

[@mnm2007]

no auto tune . This album just had a 50 year anniversary November 8, 1971 yes Jimmy page was the only guitarist. He was a session player in England in the 1960’s .

[@kendixon7118]

Thank you. such a beautiful song robert wrote this for his wife and how much he loved her the lyrics are so well put together it will almost bring a tear to your eyes in my top 5 of zeppelin songs

[@robertlear2735]

"Going to California" is a folk-style song, with Robert Plant on vocal, acoustic guitar by Jimmy Page and mandolin by John Paul Jones.

[@andybratt6022]

Standing on a hill in the mountain of dreams...I love that lyric.

[@stefanjohannsson8717]

Auto tune hadn't even been invented when this song was released. This is just real artistry from an amazing band. And Robert Plant can seriously sing.

[@MrDeengels]

This song has one of my favorite lines ever, “ride a white mare at the footsteps of dawn”

[@tylerkay3]

Led Zeppelin- Battle of Evermore,, the only song they had a woman as a guest singer!

[@cvaagsgardenoflifeanimalsa2088]

So many beautiful people and the girls are wonderful. It's peaceful and inspiring.

[@fday1964]

John Paul Jones is a talented musician, and played several instruments very well. His keyboard skills in particular are outstanding. Check out Trampled Underfoot for an example.

[@srt8rocketship241]

The versatility of this band is legendary.

[@mastertonalbernathy2905]

there was no auto tune in 1974 - part of the issue old schoolers like me have trouble with today's music - you had to have talent - not just image - you guys are great keep it up !

[@raymondwarmke7094]

This is 1971 , if you were a real fan you would know that

[@jared699]

@@raymondwarmke7094 I'm definitely a real fan of Zeppelin and I hadn't the faintest clue what year this album came out.

[@raymondwarmke7094]

@@jared699 no harm , it's just you should know what album this song is on . All you have to is look it it up on the internet, it's simple

[@avatarfin]

I guess it is too difficult for some people to know what year a song/album came out.

[@richardlee1972]

This is such a great song. The more I listen to it, the better it gets.

[@Ed9870]

Zeppelin was the most versatile band of any era. Page on acoustic guitar, John Paul Jones on mandolin.

[@jeremiahpalumbo8381]

I think Pink Floyd’s more versatile

[@Ed9870]

@@jeremiahpalumbo8381 Zepp covered more genres, but I have nothing against Floyd.

[@mikecaetano]

Trippy hippie vibes, man! "If you're going to San Francisco \ Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair" Scott McKenzie "San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Some Flowers in Your Hair)" (1967) "Stairway to Heaven" and "The Battle of Evermore" were the other two trippy hippie tunes on Led Zeppelin IV. Welsh songstress Sandy Denny joined Robert Plant on "The Battle of Evermore". She was the only other singer to ever appear on a Led Zeppelin album. The band even assigned a special symbol for her on the liner notes to the album. If you've got a thing for angelic voices, then lend your ears to her voice. Her work with Fairport Convention is quite masterful. For a taste, check out "Who Knows Where the Time Goes?", "Farewell, Farewell", "The Ballad Of Easy Rider", and "She Moves Through The Fair" among others.

[@Codex7777]

You should check out their live performance of this at Earl's Court. It sounds pretty much identical. If anything, even better! With no auto-tune , of course. :)

[@usposandman]

Maybe the best string duet in all of music, as they chase each other around. And those LYRICS!

[@ajbsays]

They have a whole album that's acoustic just to prove they could. :)

[@brianbyczek3042]

I grew up in the center of the Earth at the best time ever for music. Started listening to doo wop when i was 8 in 1957 and lived in Orange county ca. till now. Even though Led Zepplin was hard rock this still is my favorite by them.

[@rickyconner6782]

When you are great, you don't need no freakin' autotune! Besides, it wasn't invented yet!

[@happymethehappyone8300]

A HAUNTING YET BEAUTIFUL CLASSIC,, LED ZEPPELIN "NO QUARTER"

[@albacore101]

Greetings from Oregon. Hitchhiked from Michigan and found and married my wife 33 years. This song is still very special.

[@stevewalsh4850]

Just a pure voice

[@cvaagsgardenoflifeanimalsa2088]

That makes me homesick everytime I hear it.

[@dragonballz4998]

Love you guys, great choice and my favorite classic rock band of all time. Thanks to my sister who introduced me to classic rock as she grew up in the 70's and me in the 80's. For me it was instant enjoyment. As you probably know by now, man starting over from failed relationship, time in Cali, earthquakes in Cali and shout out to the awesome and great songwriter Joni Mitchell is the song narrative. I was smirking when you said "this is a different sound from what I'm used to from led zepplin" what you guys didn't hear was the beast drummer John Bonham. You can't get the real led out without Bonham. Anyhoo great reaction and don't forget to smoke your stuff and drink all your wine ✌

[@davescurry69]

Brilliant choice guys. Brad, that was definitely NOT autotune, man. One reason is that autotune tune wasn't around in 1971 and the other is that Robert Plant is one of rock music's greatest vocalists. He has no need autotune: he can sing. And the guitars were Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones on the other guitar as there's no bass. You should check out more of the acoustic, rustic side to Led Zeppelin. "That's The Way", "Gallows Pole", "Bron-Y-Aur Stomp", "Friends", "The Battle Of Evermore" and "Hey Hey What Can I Do" and "Poor Tom".

[@ricoalvarado54]

That song brings back really good memories of my cuzin who past awhile ago we always had a Beer in our hands when this song was playing Good Times thanks for the reaction

[@johnmccarthy-behindtheveil]

One of my favorite Zep songs.

[@owenhunt]

Been listening to this song since KZbin began. This exact video you reacted to has always existed via some channel or other. It's like a gemstone in one of the many butresses of the website.

[@SquirminHermanthe1eyedGerman]

you have just barely scratched the surface with Zepplin, they are very eclectic & play a variety of music mostly blues based but a lot with a Medieval flavor too - PEACE LOVE n HIPPYNESS!

[@jeffcahill5722]

You guys have by far the best intro of anyone. "Let's get into it"!

[@drumcoversbysean9802]

Another GREAT folk sound by Zeppelin is Battle Of Evermore. Oooooh soooooo goooood👍

[@chopshop5519]

love the way you guys do videos. 14 seconds in and on the song. to many reaction videos have 1-2-3 minutes of rambling about nothing to start. really enjoy your videos. hope you guys keep going long time!

[@Herbert04]

At one time they bought a house. They used it for a recording studio. They had a person in everyroom playing the instrument. The sound was unusual but memorable. The accustics was noticable.

[@spectre5x5]

Great acoustic Zeppelin classic! Definitely with folk roots.

[@Jackson-jd1um]

My personal favorite Led Zeppelin song

[@AleisterCrowley.]

I can feel my soul ebbing away with every second that passes.

[@maxknows189]

One of my all time favorite led zep songs

[@LordEagle]

All Zeppelin songs are unique,,,,,💥👍💥

[@ricardo6282]

This reminds me of my mom and, dad. Listening to this outside my mom would take her motorcycle out if the garage. And, my dad working on his 1959 Impala. Or shed be working in the garden and my dad would sit there on the ground talking with her.

[@christinawoolley6206]

Led Zeppelin has so many qualities to their music 🎶 I love the strong songs but I gotta admit, their quiet ones are like hidden gems.

[@danw2276]

He backed up from the mike and sang from deep down and ripped it to a high that was awesome. Pure talent

[@d-2793]

Hammer of the Gods!!

[@mauroricardobarboza2121]

"Tangerine", "Thank You" and "The Battle of Evermore" are Simple and Epics

[@jasonfirewalker3595]

I was lucky enough to be given Zeppelin I. II. III. and Zeppelin IV aka ZOSO on cassettes when I was a young teen. I highly recommend listening to each full album in that order. Much love.

[@dalejohnson2638]

One of my favorite zeppelin tunes

[@rickvazquez1540]

Greatest Band ever giving props to Joni . Love this track