Led Zeppelin- Thank You (REACTION//DISCUSSION)

[@courtneywallace871]

I forgot what a beautiful song this is. As always, you just can’t go wrong with Zeppelin

[@jimschroeder1176]

One of their best songs, in my opinion. I have a funny story about this song. A friend and I drove to Vancouver for a holiday, and we were listening to this CD, and as we arrived in Vancouver, this song began to play: I mentioned how much I love this song. Later in the week we were looking for something to do, and my friend was leafing through the artsy newspaper and saw Page and Plant were playing that night, so amazingly we got tickets and went. They also played this song in the concert. It was all quite lucky, and I guess providence.

[@heliotropezzz333]

How fantastic!

[@markspooner1224]

Brilliant track off an amazing album. If you play Heartbreaker you have to play Livin' Lovin' Maid too, they go together. I would like to see you when you listen to What Is And What Should Never Be, it's the best way to test your audio channels.

[@williamcabell142]

This is why we very senior citizens consider them the GOATS! 😎👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@chicagojon1972]

So charged with emotion. Always loved this track.

[@jimmyavsfan24]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written. If The absolute beauty and majestic sight of a full moon and star filled sky could make noise, this is what it would sound like.

[@jeffschielka7845]

Hey Justin! Do you know what time it is? That's right, it's lunchtime and time to get The Led out!!! Turn it up!🔈🔉🔊

[@jeffschielka7845]

Saw Page&Plant back in 94 or 95 for The Unledded Tour. Saw 2 shows and the following tour Walking Through Clarksdale. Although it wasn't Led Zeppelin it was pretty damn close! Phenomenal shows!!!☮

[@lesblatnyak5947]

NICE

[@jeffschielka7845]

@@lesblatnyak5947 After The Talk shows in 1994 it was all about Page and Plant. If I remember correctly YES didn't tour again until Open Your Eyes. The Know Tour was canceled. Music, music, and more music! Love it!

[@muriel2267]

I caught their Walking Through Clarksdale show and it was remarkable

[@jeffschielka7845]

@@muriel2267 Great tour!

[@robertlear2735]

I saw Led Zeppelin perform this song live in concert at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri on August 19th, 1970. They were amazing in concert.

[@juliemanarin4127]

The best!

[@maruad7577]

You must have worn them out. I saw them 10 days later and they mailed it in. Granted there were circumstances.

[@maruad7577]

Quiet is an almost forgotten art. Nice song. So long since I heard it but it came back so quickly. Great choice. There are a lot of good songs on the first two albums.

[@shyshift]

My Cousin Kevin loaned me the first 2 albums in 1969 and they changed my life as a beginning guitar player.

[@tektoniks_architects]

Played at my wedding reception....beautiful ballad.

[@heliotropezzz333]

This was written by Robert Plant for his wife. She made his career in music possible by supporting him financially in the early days when he was penniless. She worked as a nurse.

[@davidcarter4247]

With JPJ featuring so much in this song it is nice to know his marriage had endured like few others in rock music. He and Maureen (same name as Plant.s first wife) were married before Led Zeppelin. It was JPJ's Maureen who urged him to answer Jimmy Page's ad for bassist.

[@-davidolivares]

I just realized how late I was to LZ, I remember playing the first two albums on 8track in my car, hearing these while heavily petting with the mother of my child. This must have been in ‘76. Cuz, our baby came in ‘77. Of course, they, LZ were all over the radio and friends had their albums. Reading a lot of other comments on the personal connection to this song clicked my personal connection with this song and albums (1&2). Thank You JP and Nat! Peace and tmi baby making Music

[@dwaynewladyka577]

A cousin of mine, who turned 67, in September, told me the first album he bought was Led Zeppelin 2, in 1969, when he was 14. It's an awesome album. Thank You is a great song. It really showcases John Paul Jones' organ work very well. Cheers! ✌️

[@frankmarsh1159]

I bought it when I was eleven in 1971.

[@philcotswold5940]

I bought the second album first. I don’t think this was uncommon in the UK. Whole Lot of Love was played on our few radio stations being a fairly accessible track. Once I heard Led Zep 2 it was off to the record store next time I got paid to get the first album.

[@richdiana3663]

This is about as sincere as a song can get. So sentient.

[@johnpbh]

I guess a few more may be saying this.... but this was the first dance at our wedding... i'm still with her and she's still managing to cope with me. Keep on rocking.

[@rondegroot1508]

One of my favo songs of LZ

[@rodneygriffin7666]

Thank you, Led Zeppelin.

[@scotstevens5263]

Very appropriate song I just walk into JP, you see we just came home from putting our 15 year old Yorkie Scooter down. So I just want to tell him Thank -you for his unconditional love 💕 Very sudden.

[@JustJP]

I'm very sorry to hear about that Scot! I wish you and your family well

[@keymack2477]

A great LZ track, so thank you for listening to and reacting to it, Justin! Part of the proof that Led Zeppelin was one of the rare groups who could do it all musically! One thing to put on your bucket list is a song comparison one of these months, between two versions of the same song by Led Zeppelin and the cover by Heart. The song is called "Battle of Evermore" and both versions are fabulous! No rush or anything, just one more project to keep in mind for a rainy day! Cheers,

[@jfergs.3302]

The first album of theirs i heard, and it stared my lifelong love affair with them. The softest track on the LP, and a very mellow closer to S1. A beautiful tune, beautifully played, and sung. Quite sentimental, but that's ok. I'm hoping you'll complete this album, it's super classic Zep, and a must hear, imho.

[@jaybird4093]

My first LZ album, too, and I played it to death.

[@jfergs.3302]

@@jaybird4093 Nice. Never gets old :)

[@Rowenband]

Same for me. My very long loved friend from that time lend it to me. I'm still in contact with her, and I thank her for getting me in rock :-D

[@Stuman57]

So many Zep songs. This has always been in my top 5, possibly top 3. Thumbs up. I’ve been subscribed for ever. I can’t subscribe again unfortunately. Thanks for this Justin!!

[@JustJP]

Haha ty Stu!

[@markchesshire6474]

Absolutely 1 of my top 3 Led Zeppelin songs. I actually used the the first paragraph for part of my wedding vows, unfortunately we didn't make it till "the mountains crumbled to the sea" but still a very very beautiful love song.

[@gog583]

In the fade ending, the single guitar note that repeats, gives me the feeling of time passing. Kinda like the chiming of a clock.

[@adam872]

A favourite of mine, it's absolutely gorgeous

[@DavidImiri]

I had to go back to this when I realized you skipped it as you're going through the album now - I didn't know you had already done it. What a masterful soul touching track, it's actually one of my all time favorite Zep songs. Such a sincere sentimental love song - nothing else quite like it in their catalog. All right, All of My Love is great too, but this is even better - it's so raw, so aching. A masterpiece. Elevates the whole album with it's contrast. You see them complexifying and beginning to weave in the visionary epic airs of later works.

[@nj1639]

Great cut, each player clearly heard. John Paul Jones on the keyboards, exquisite.

[@blanewilliams5960]

This is a beautiful song. I never fully appreciated it until I found the love of my life. We will have been married 32 years 2 days from now on Nov. 25th(1989). "Thank You" Justin and Hi to your wife. Peace!

[@schuylersouthwell2554]

I love Plant's delicate vocals and the sweet lyrics. And that false ending was such a surprise the first time I heard it. I was gifted this album by my dad's 2nd wife, who had won it in an office "white elephant" exchange the prior Christmas; but her tastes trended more towards "The Lettermen" than the "Led" men, so I was fortunate to have it 'regifted' to me. I was 12 or 13, and when I placed the LP on the turntable and heard this song, and "Ramble On" and well, the whole album - - - I was hooked. Went out and bought LZ I (& III, which had just come out), and proceeded to have my musical horizon open up. Still have the first 5 in vinyl.

[@bobschenkel7921]

Gotta love LZ's music. It seems simple, then you realize it isn't.

[@freddiebarber4972]

Brilliant Song!! Brilliant analysis!! One of my favorite Zep tracks of all time.

[@tonygrinney7115]

Hi JP! Thank you (LOL) for playing my suggestion, one of my favourite Zeppelin songs.

[@daveking9393]

Such a great way to take a break from a very busy morning... Thanks One of my favorites by them...

[@dana_brooke_27]

This was the first Zeppelin album I heard and bought in the summer of 74. Something you don't forget. Still have it. Listened to Zeppelin 4 that summer too. My second Zeppelin album. Robert Plant wrote these lyrics for his wife Maureen. Such a beautiful romantic ballad.

[@ronniefarnsworth6465]

In my view Zeppelins Best album, I remember it so well when it came out. It changed Hard Rock forever Justin, every tune on the album is good !! They play in so many moods & styles it's Fantastic !!! : D

[@827dusty]

I think there was a small mandolin part in there, in which case, that was John Paul Jones as well. He was so overlooked by people, but not the members of the Band. They knew just how much he contributed to their sucess.

[@timothyparsons8327]

This is the one track on the LP that gives me goose bumps

[@Fergal283]

What a song - made me emotional

[@johnwolcot]

Many years ago when I was a teenager my sister had a particularly bad breakup with a boyfriend. She would lay on her bed crying about it all in her room. In between her tears she would shout instructions across to me in my room to keep playing Thank You on my record player. With each play her crying got even worse but she did thankfully eventually get over the breakup. Thinking back I'm not really sure if the song helped with or maybe even prolonged her agony. A fabulous song though nevertheless and the bit when it comes back again at the end is genius.

[@jamespaivapaiva4460]

Though the cruise ship did set to sea, she took the time to thank us and thee. You married a gem for sure, so keep her heart forever yours. Peace.

[@thannaske5371]

This song is one that has probably ended up as the opening track to a million fifteen-year-old boys' cassette mixes to their girl crushes! Beautiful, almost vomitously romantic!

[@ithaliem]

Thank You.

[@JustJP]

Thank YOU

[@lesblatnyak5947]

Thank You! Beautiful song a favorite of my passed love. God bless you all.

[@markbishopmusic]

Their Live at the BBC version of this is epic!

[@mariflame1821]

Oh, I love this song! First time I heard it was from Duran Duran's cover, which I think they did a nice job on, but the original of course is even more special! Beautiful lyrics!!!!

[@todvball]

...I already like this reaction hahaha!!! Great song; great lyrics!!

[@Young_Jim]

This was my first Zeppelin album and remains my favourite. It came hot on the heels of the first LP but in my mind it’s a departure from the first and sounds much less 60’s and definitely a 70’s album. This is one of my top tracks after Ramble On. BTW happy thanksgiving Justin.

[@eboethrasher]

2 Is a great album!

[@shyshift]

Gentle Giant has a song from Giant For A Day(1978) called Thank You.

[@a.k.1740]

Totally correct ! but unlike Led Zeppelin's "Thank You", Gentle Giant's one is frankly not a good song !!!

[@shyshift]

@@a.k.1740 I like it.

[@a.k.1740]

@@shyshift I can understand your point of view but personally Giant for a Day! is the album I like the least of all the Gentle Giant discography.

[@shyshift]

@@a.k.1740 I agree it’s the only one I never bought the cd. I did keep my lp from 1978. It’s near mint.

[@triciasomogyi5431]

❤️❤️❤️❤️👍 Lovely Little Ballad 🙂

[@jaybird4093]

When I bought this album, I was into heavy music and didn’t care for this track. I never skipped it, though, because I never pulled the needle from any of my vinyls because I didn’t want to take any chances on scratching the record even though my turntable had one of those levers that could lift the stylus. After so many listens, this song grew on me and I was OK with it. I even learned how to play it on guitar.

[@thebrysmith3]

One of my favorites. Speaking of Robert's conversational tone on this track, might I suggest checking out his work with Allison Krause? Raising Sand from 2007 and the recently released Raise The Roof?

[@raybishop1130]

I'm convinced Mike Oldfield had the outro on repeat when he was little!

[@nancymar9324]

One of my favourite Led Zep songs, beautiful ❤️. Btw, Tori Amos does a gorgeous piano cover of Thank You that you should check out one day!

[@ericdupont1326]

Thanks Justin for that beautiful song ; My first ever Long Playing I bought in my life ( summer 1969 ) and by the way ; thank you to let , always , run the all songs ......................you are the only channel to do so

[@JustJP]

Thank you Eric :)

[@TexasMagnolia]

Greatest Band Ever!

[@kalkals1]

Understated song but doesn't lack lustre, those guitars, those lyrics

[@davidgale7384]

No .... Thank you.... for all the ... "inspiration" and memories of wearing this piece of vinyl out. Nice tune for walking the dog here in the Portuguese sunset. Got a video clip for you to laugh with us old codgers. WKRP in Cincinnati turkey drop Sit com from my/our youth.

[@666tubedragon666]

super solid insightful and respectful reaction. you rep your gen very well

[@JustJP]

Thank you so much Rich :)

[@pilesovinyl]

This is one of my VERY favorite tracks of theirs ever...This album is one of my top 20 albums ever. Thank you again for what you do, it brings joy to many of us. The false ending can simulate an ocean wave returning to shore as those mountains crash to the sea.

[@irreverendian5581]

Thanks from all of us who watch you, JP. You brighten our days with good vids, some great music. So glad it is based on the audio. that is what so many of us know. You don't need to pause, your expressions say it all. I remember this from listening to the album sooooo long ago. Must crank up more of my vinyl. Blessings to you, Man. And to all of yours.

[@glennthompson1173]

John Paul Jones is the most underrated band member in led Zeppelin. He's a multi instrumentalist and great at all of them.

[@skunkworksu7638]

He is amazing in Them Crooked Vultures .

[@kenhagen4844]

Thank you JP, and Happy Thanksgiving to you!

[@paulhansberry8168]

Led Zeppelin II is my favorite Led Zeppelin album, more thematically diverse to me, and the occasional Lord of The Rings references are fun too.

[@twelvemonkeys8786]

What a beautiful song.. Can never go wrong with Zep.. Try LOVE, YOU SET THE SCENE....

[@MisterWondrous]

Along with Large Steven Wonder's "As", this ranks among my favorite love songs from the rock catalog.

[@sarahzentexas]

“As” and “I Believe” are my two favorite Stevie Wonder songs ❤️

[@markmaxwell1013]

I have loved this song for a long time. How is Zeppelin considered metal when they have this kind of range? I will always consider them prog!

[@billhawkins1236]

Produced by Jimmy Page and impeccably engineered by Eddie Kramer, ( of Jimi Hendrix fame ) Hauntingly beautiful, similar to "what is and what should never be" and "your time is gonna come," from Led Zeppelin 1.🤠👍

[@jackietaylor6174]

This song has special meaning to me I sat with an ex for hours listening to this while he wrote me a poem I miss you Rick hope you are ok.

[@courtneywallace871]

Maybe Celebration Day by Zep also?

[@floorticket]

I was gonna say.

[@juliemanarin4127]

Greatest band in history!

[@CCDzine]

It's Art Deco with 1970s grunge.

[@kenhewitt7357]

Immense song

[@mutcoo]

you should do "your time is gonna come" as well

[@BigC.]

Perfect!

[@CrassMufumbu]

Duran Duran's Cover of this is pretty good.

[@stephenhillier3522]

Definitely worth checking out. That covers album got panned, and yes it's mixed, but there are some gems on there and I think this is one of them.

[@Newfie-zc7ug]

ZEPPELIN................I mean really.................................................................GOAT comes to mind ,just sayin'................

[@modmary3527]

I had no idea Led Zeppelin 2 was from 1969. I thought it was early 70’s.

[@mantroid]

It's always time to get the Led out.

[@ThailandTed]

JPJ stated he put in the false ending solely to annoy radio stations when playing the song.

[@boodoolu]

0ur wedding song 💫

[@thishappybreed6505]

Thanksgiving... 'Thank You'; I see what you're doing there! By the way, that 'Heartbreaker' follows is no coincidence. Both the first two albums are exquisitely designed to showcase the range of tone and theme from one track to the next.

[@JustJP]

😉

[@wendyt7958]

Amen John Paul JOnes is the heart of this tune

[@ChataCovers]

i wish u could come back to this album Led Zep 2 and do a reaction to "Heartbreaker/LivinLovin Maid" u wanna talk about guitar work by page listen to this! :)

[@IllumeEltanin]

It's difficult for me to listen to this song, as it was "Our Song" for my ex and me. :sigh: :clicks play:

[@sarahzentexas]

I’ve never related to a KZbin comment more! #SameGirlSame

[@italoblu]

Duran Duran did a great cover of this. That might be a fun theme to try, the original compared to a cover.

[@garysmith5641]

I thought this was my favorite Zeppelin album for years , but its not , its Zeppelin one

[@melissakhalar1842]

❤

[@bjwnashe5589]

John Paul Jones is such an amazing musician.

[@JustJP]

Definitely!

[@ememnicholas565]

Always loved this song. Tori Amos does a great cover if you are interested.

[@kengregory6026]

John Paul Jones' organ is great....said Mrs Jones

[@sicko_the_ew]

Here's something you may like, that has certain Led Zep connections: The KZbin channel of Justin Hawkins (of *The Darkness* ) - and his thoughts on *Greta Van Fleet* kzbin.info/www/bejne/qX_ReKCnbc6Ld7c (Yes you *are* a fan of *The Darkness* ! Just listen to a few of their songs, and you'll discover this fact you might not have known before.)

[@sicko_the_ew]

The O'Keefe Foundation has a nice alto (I think - might be contralto?) cover of Thank You. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4S4qGdno72jnsU

[@sicko_the_ew]

*The Darkness* ? Sure, here: *Nobody Can See Me When I Cry* kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWqUpmuKl9B1sK8

[@jamiedimond9419]

Brilliant heartfelt ode to Satan! Double entendre

[@erikmatonickin]

We will wait for The Wall for about 2 years approx

[@IllumeEltanin]

Patience, grasshopper. 🤗

[@Fishface000]

You can't have any pudding if you don't eat your meat!

[@neilmartin99]

Great song but not really liking this remix version. The harmonies in the chorus just don't sound quite right.

[@a.k.1740]

I'm not very keen on Led Zeppelin's first two albums in which blues-rock still holds an important place, with the exception of "What Is and What Should Never Be", "Ramble On" and "Thank You" with its more folk and peaceful aspect. I like the contrast between the initial restraint in the way Robert Plant sings, then the way he lets go in other parts. his interpretation is superb and never falls into excess or overplayed, helped in this by a musical accompaniment of great delicacy.