Led Zeppelin - The Rain Song (REACTION)

[@mattsmith8901]

The greatest band who ever lived.

[@lauriehoward6426]

Isn't this just gorgeous? I was about 14 when this came out....I cried then at every listen and still do at age 63. My Mom was a classical pianist and would just melt when I'd play it abd her tears would also flow . I'm so gad it hit you both in the same way .

[@WendyBecker-t3q]

Same here! 😊

[@delightschwartz2155]

My parents insisted on four years of violin lessons for me, as they were very conservative, only classical or/religious tunes were allowed at home. I brought home a Frankie Valli 45 "Shari" and my father took it away and broke it in front of me. Yeah, they could be pretty harsh and controlling. But my highschool sweetheart gave me Led Zeppelin IV vinyl as a birthday gift. I had to hide it under my bed. I took it to my violin teacher and instead of rebuking me, her eyes lit up. She told me to just hold on and she was going to show me something. She borrowed a mixtape from her daughter, which contained several classical piano pieces by Bach, but interwoven with pieces from Led Zeppelin. She picked up her violin and started playing the melody to a piece she'd given me to learn earlier, and she made it fit right along with the tape. All she had to do was adjust her timing and match the pitch and the melody line I'd learned last year fit perfectly, with both Bach and Zeppelin. I was astounded, almost in tears, I'd never met anyone who had done this, (remember this was 1975!) and she just patted my shoulder and told me that good music comes from everywhere. She made me a dupe of that tape so I could practice with it at home and show it to my parents.. who were initially quite upset at the idea, but who grudgingly conceded that she had a point. I found out years later that she had lived and taught music until she was over 98, and had become known for her tapes mixing music styles, and encouraging her students to improvise to them and seek out different types of music. I owe her a huge debt. One of the Zeppelin songs on her mixtape was this same one. She and it changed my life forever. Thanks guys.

[@charlesstoeckle4880]

To me this is not only Led Zeppelin’s greatest song but one of the greatest recordings ever made period.

[@algoner4421]

100% agreed. Very few bands have anything that comes close, especially in the rock genre. Showcases what true musicians and writers they were

[@algoner4421]

​@@jamiedimond9419 great rebuttal...filled with facts.😅

[@jaquestraw1]

Hard to argue with that

[@michaellamb9596]

1000%

[@Theutus2]

10 Years Gone enters the chat

[@richdiana3663]

Physical Graffiti will blow your mind in exciting and novel ways once again. They were head and shoulders above the other groups of those times.

[@richdiana3663]

Dudes, you hit the motherlode of modern music with these artists. Enjoy the ride.

[@aldolagana7126]

"upon us all...upon us all...a little rain must fall".

[@MonicaDBrini]

The most beautiful arrangement in the history of Led Zeppelin…in my opinion.

[@argentsilver928]

Probably one of the most beautiful pieces of music of all time. It can’t be overstated

[@CarlosCastillo-ss1vq]

Ten Years Gone

[@davidgreene7676]

and ten years gone

[@MonicaDBrini]

@@davidgreene7676 YES!

[@henriettaskolnick4445]

Jimmy was inspired to write this song after hearing that George Harrison (from The Beatles) said that the problem with Led Zeppelin was they didn't have any ballads. He even quotes the opening chords of Harrison's song "Something" in the opening here. It had a working title of "slush" due to its soft rock leanings. This song had its beginnings in Jimmy's new home studio and I love how he kept the acoustic fret squeaks intact for added intimacy. Jonesy used a Mellotron Mark II and Steinway piano while Bonzo did indeed use brushes and sticks. This song is moody, melancholy, and triumphant all at the same time. It is a perfect example of Led Zeppelin's ability to create songs of "light and shade". Absolutely moving and gorgeous.

[@mr.snicker-doodles7081]

WOW no kidding, that's interesting! Jimmy needed to impress George haha, well he did it!

[@henriettaskolnick4445]

@@w.geoffreyspaulding6588 Hey there and hello! :)

[@paulmahon1613]

Urban legend.

[@henriettaskolnick4445]

@@paulmahon1613 What is?

[@Charlton222]

Wow, now I do hear "Something" in the chord progression. I can't believe it took me this long to notice this!

[@PatrickORourke-yz3xn]

There's probably a dozen LZ songs that, when I hear them, I think, "this might be my favorite LZ song." This is one of them.

[@josephkellard6432]

It’s like trying to pick your favorite child.

[@sicotshit7068]

@@josephkellard6432you are spot on with that comment. I can pick my favorite live performances, but it’s so hard to pick my favorite songs. I can pick two of my least favorites, & it’s not that I hate them, they are just at the bottom.

[@Brian-tb1zs]

Someday you may consider saying Led Zeppelin is the greatest Rock Band of all time

[@jamesknox7171]

JPJ is the orchestra. He is playing all that on a Mellotron. I've always interpreted this song as the seasons of life. He is young in the springtime. As he gets older, he is in his summer. When he gets old, he felt the coldness of his winter. When you die, a little rain falls. "Upon us all, a little rain must fall."

[@carcarjinks1430]

i've always been fascinated by retro-tech. (dad was a computer service guy in the 60's and 70's, when computers were big and primitive). the way inventors accomplished things before modern technology was so ingenious. the mellotron used tape loops of recorded musical instruments, so that when you pushed a key, a corresponding tape would engage and play that note. it was like having an orchestra at your fingertips. people of earlier generations were just as crafty as we are. they just had simpler tools to work with, and they made the most of it.

[@mikecavaretta2621]

Sounds like there’s an actual cello in there. If that’s the case it was probably played by JPJ.

[@smgdroid]

Nicely put.

[@sophistpig]

It's the mystery of the quotient, baby. Just a little rain!

[@cindyrussell2028]

​@joelhoulette3244 so did Mike Pinder of the Moody's imho

[@raysparro3937]

"They're not playing fair now" - Best quote ever about Zep.

[@gs8191]

JPJ played bass, grand piano, mellotron and I think a synthesizer on this song. As always, the secret weapon of LZ.

[@tonysimmons5729]

JPJ🦋

[@syvsinger1]

Spot on ❤

[@tomg5728]

The Swiss Army Knife of LZ

[@vCLOWNSHOESv]

This is one of my favorite songs of all time and didn't know that. That's amazing.

[@stephentierney9266]

Songs like this one is what throws Zeppelin into a different category,a different level of greatness

[@peterandall1]

Exactly

[@paulwhite7972]

Zeppelins secret weapon John Paul Jones is all over this. He was (is) a gifted arranger. All the stuff on here that isn't guitar or drums is JPJ sprinkling his magic on an already great song.

[@jenniferfoster1692]

You really understand why people say LZ is the best rock band ever, now. It's not ony that they're great musicians/vocalists & have some great songs, it's that they have sooo many really great, iconic songs. So many that are so good that you can't pick which masterpiece is the best. There are other great bands, including The Beatles, who also have a lot of great songs, but something about LZ just makes them hard to beat. So glad you've discovered them.

[@kennybryan4816]

Thank God we have Led zeppelin and other great bands from the 60s,70,80,90 to listen to . For me led zeppelin was and is the best all time.

[@kevlar_t4echo]

Zep's unsung hero. John Paul Jones...Bass, all the keys and what shouldn't be lost, he is the master arranger of so many Zeppelin songs.

[@enzogiroldo2758]

My favourite Led song along with Since I’ve Been Loving You

[@Is..4110]

Led Zeppelin NEVER made a bad song. Rain Song is arguably their finest moment.

[@peterandall1]

Just so true

[@edbennett8257]

Reason 4,987,368 Why Zeppelin is the World's Greatest Band Ever.

[@jwichman9]

Jimmy’s guitar work is impeccable.

[@ramonalfaro3252]

Ten Years Gone is another amazing jam!!! My second favorite next to this.

[@TheirFinestHour]

Finally, a reaction worthy of this song. Well done.

[@m_v__m_v]

JPJ playing the piano and doing all the arrangements. Dude was incredibly talented and ridiculously underrated

[@ivanjulian2532]

John Paul Jones is underrated by precisely NO-ONE who knows even the slightest thing about music. Just read the other comments in this thread you fool. Geezus I have come to hate that word.

[@McKavian]

You have one word wrong. Your 'was' should be 'is'. Last band he played with was Them Crooked Vultures. (That I am aware of) He's still going, and still badass.

[@m_v__m_v]

@@McKavian fair enough

[@yyz4761]

The thing about Led Zeppelin is that every song is your favorite song

[@stevenm.6886]

Rain Song is number one for me, followed by 10 years gone. Been listening to it consistently since it came out. Beautiful

[@lorettaborne5581]

Same here!

[@joancarlson8704]

Omg Ten Years Gone is the best solo guitar ever

[@myownchannel247]

I’ve come to realize this song can’t get old regardless of age 🌦️

[@blitzd634]

That is what music is supposed to do. It definitely makes you feel the music all over your body

[@cholder68]

Led is the best ride of music you will ever have.

[@bnd4ever48]

The band played all the instruments on this song with John Paul Jones playing a mellotron and Steinway piano to create an orchestral sound, you should see the live version of this song from the 1973 MSG live concert movie called The Song Remains the Same...my favorite LZ song ever

[@williamh4172]

The version that Plant and Page did together with a full orchestra was pretty sweet too.

[@bnd4ever48]

@@williamh4172 absolutely wonderful!

[@williamh4172]

@@bnd4ever48 is that you with Jimmy?

[@bnd4ever48]

@@williamh4172 yes

[@williamh4172]

@@bnd4ever48 very cool

[@DorothyFarias]

Led Zep never could be pigeon-holed. Brilliant artists.

[@timjc4344]

La & Che, I want to thank you Gentlemen SO much for taking the “deep dives” into the music I grew up with, because even though I owned all of the albums of almost all of the 60’s-70’s era artists that y’all have reacted to thus far, hearing them all again (with a good set of earphones!) while watching your reactions & hearing your thoughts has really helped me appreciate & understand these songs so much more!!! You guys are great, & one of the things that I really like about y’all is that you don’t f#*k around with a whole lotta 🐂💩, y’all get right into the music, interrupt very infrequently, & then bounce out.. like I said in your last Hendrix reaction, you guys deserve to have a helluva lot more than 17K subscribers, for damn sure ‼️

[@AirplayBeats]

Thank you so much. We always love to hear from you. Feels like we should have more subs but we will keep on rocking out regardless.

[@timjc4344]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4HIYpKdp8R5irM Just in case y’all want to see LZ do it live.. probably lacks the background orchestral component, but still very beautifully done!

[@shanefrancis368]

@@AirplayBeatsthey will come

[@owenhershey13]

@@AirplayBeats they will come. you guys have the best reactions on youtube IMO ...and the cream always rises to the top. love your work!

[@CuriousGeorge1111]

I just posted the same thing: thanks to these reactions I am experience new dimensions in the music I've loved all my life. Do not change a thing La and Che, you are doing it right. You are my favorite reaction channel.

[@adamandrew9052]

People say that Stairway to Heaven is their magnum opus, but The Rain song is by far a better song. That's my opinion. Great reaction guys it obviously got to you in a good way 👍. Keep it up.

[@anitapaulus937]

Having not done a ballad, to the best ballad ever. I really love your reactions. So knowledgeable, and so appreciative.

[@tektoniks_architects]

Thank You? Tangerine? Babe I'm Gonna Leave You? Going To California?

[@anitapaulus937]

@@tektoniks_architects I’ll take The Rain Song over all those. And I think a ballad in the sense of slow, thoughtful. I don’t see the others the same way.

[@tektoniks_architects]

Take whatever you want. But to say Thank You or Tangerine are not ballads is patently false.

[@Ed9870]

As much as I enjoy all your reactions to Zeppelin, I sincerely hope that someone out there gets this video in front of Jimmy, Robert and John Paul so they can realize how impactful their music still can be to those who have never heard it before.

[@realbser1956]

Top shelf, LZ is the best, hands down. 🔥

[@stevemd6488]

Watching you guys reaction is better than listening to the song alone.

[@brendawoodson3230]

Have always thought this one of the most beautiful rock ballads I've ever heard

[@raymcarthur3870]

A masterpiece from Rocks Greatest Band.

[@LisaGermain-p6u]

Most spiritual song ever. Led Zeppelin's music made our world a more beautiful place one song at time.

[@Francis0316]

This band has been the soundtrack to my life, been hooked since I was 12 years old.

[@richardeast3328]

I was hooked at 14 when I heard their first album back in ‘69.

[@jbelo4876]

Same here!!!

[@albertoramirez6388]

Truly a thing of beauty.

[@tektoniks_architects]

Masterpiece, written by Page. When people try to group other heavy bands in the same group with Led Zeppelin, songs like this elevate them miles above the rest. There are lots of great bands, but few (maybe one or two other) that can play in as many sandboxes and genres as LZ, as well as they could. Brilliance.

[@grahamfay2473]

You need to listen to The Song Remains The Same followed by The Rain Song in one go. The progression from one song to the other is otherworldly.

[@ginnydominguez5493]

Glad to see your excitement. That's how I felt 50 years ago and every day since.😊

[@chrislewis-n3v]

this has grown to be my favourite zeppelin track - the whole houses of the holy album has definitely improved with time over the years, was disappointed when it came out but may be my favourite now

[@todvball]

.....even the song's ending is stellar. So cool. Soooo coooool.

[@yyz4761]

This song still brings tears to my eyes. I’ve been listening to this since I was a little kid.An absolutely gorgeous song

[@feline57]

This has always been my favorite Led Zeppelin song. I'm 65 years old and used to play this song a lot in my car. It is such a beautiful sad and moving song. Brings back plenty of memories.

[@johnwdaley4727]

Hi F, yes, this beautiful song creates solace... masterpiece can be overused...not here, after all, it is Led Zeppelin.

[@tonygourdine512]

In my humble opinion, the live version of " The Rain Song" is much more captivating !!!

[@Use2Hands]

This is possibly my favorite song of all time. EVERY SINGLE TIME I listen to this song i cannot help but cry tears of joy. Its just THAT GOOD 🥲🤌🏻

[@BBaldwin]

THIS is the quintessential example of why I always say they were, are and WILL ALWAYS BE the ultimate rock band. From Whole Lotta Love, To Going to California, to That’s The Way, to Black Dog, to this…and on and on….

[@scottrenteria1548]

This song touches my soul! Led Zeppelin at its finest!❤

[@Spiritbro77]

My opinion is, there is Led Zeppelin and there is everyone else.

[@NCRaiderOG12]

This one not only one of my favorite Led Zeppelin songs it’s one of my favorite songs period. It’s a classic

[@huerosantos7563]

Airplay Beats favorite comment after Led Zeppelin reaction, "That's one of the best songs that I've heard, that we've reacted to" X5 you guy's are the best 😎👊🏽🤙🏽

[@patrickvecchio8138]

Led Zep owned the 70’s RnR world.

[@tomknoll796]

This is the thing about Zeppelin...you mentioned their discography...there are other great bands, but the sheer volume of truly great songs that Zeppelin came out with was, in my opinion, unmatched. As you said, this is the fifth album you guys have checked out. There are several more and each has multiple songs that are undeniably 'great'. The discussion of what their "best" song is inevitably becomes an almost comical exercise because there are simply so many truly amazing songs...and this one right here absolutely belongs in that discussion.

[@stevewalsh4850]

1970’s on the beach, bonfire and an illegal smile, listening to this, great time to be alive

[@zebjohnson5580]

Led Zeppelin's example of how to write a ballad . Led Zeppelin's secret weapon JPJ shines on this trac ✌💞

[@jfs70ss]

Not sure if you've done 'Ten Years Gone' however that one by the Mighty Zepp is right up there with this one...!! Peace Playaz.....

[@mikehunt-w8u]

The live version is astonishing,one of the most powerful moments in rock history.

[@MichaelBrown-x1q]

Listen yo that Fucking Voice!!! Perfection!!!!!

[@melvinroebuck1160]

That was an utterly beautiful experience watching you both hearing this for the first time.

[@blakebufford6239]

Growing up listening to all of the great music from the 60's and 70's I never thought much about how great it was. I guess I just took it for granted because there was so much of it out there on the radio, stereo, etc. I never realized how great it was at the time until i compare it to how music has changed so much (for the worse) these days. I don't know what happened but nothing today comes close.

[@barbwolpert1856]

One of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. I had a boyfriend in high school in 1979, that used to play this for me on his electric guitar. Every time I hear this song, it takes me back to that time...

[@lauragroce3816]

This song still makes me tear up. How great it is

[@Gary-os1sr]

Jpj is doing all that orchaestry and piano and the bass.

[@lindakessler8768]

"Speak to me only with your eyes." Best frickin band ever. It's hard to pick a favorite, but this one kicks my ass every time. 👍❤🤙

[@jenniferfoster1692]

You're starting their 5th album and have heard a lot of great songs, and there are so many more iconic songs of theirs to come.

[@mattsmith8901]

Not only can you hear Led Zeppelin, you can feel them. Greatest rock band ever. Not even a close second.

[@courtneywallace871]

You guy’s running through Zep reminds me why I will always consider them the greatest rock band ever.

[@rogerrowles8702]

With A Soft Strumming Delicacy , And A SOFT , But Passionate. & Intimate WHISPER...😎🎤 🎹 😊 😄 😉

[@joeangiello9784]

It’s absolutely insane the depth and quality of their portfolio. They don’t miss!!

[@kathyguyle3569]

It's so much fun going through these albums it you guys......so glad you're enjoying them like we did growing up, and still do

[@zosomoso]

One of the most beautiful chord progressions ever. And it’s not even in standard tuning.

[@jamesneary3425]

Might be the most beautifully written and recorded song EVER....

[@debbiemccain5850]

Tears fall every time I hear this musical masterpiece!🎶 JPJ is the orchestra being played on the mellotron🎶 Cant wait for y'all to watch this live from Madison Square Garden 1973 when the entire concert was filmed for a movie "The Song Remains The Same" about the band🎶 Each band member chose a song to do a "fantasy" scene for and Robert chose this one...riding a-horse on the beach to rescue a-damsel in distress💜 Can never get that image out of my head when I hear The Rain Song💜🎶💜 I cant thank y'all enough for your most heartfelt reactions...and yes, this one does hit different down in your soul!!💜

[@margaretflounders8510]

They may prefer studio, but the live film they really really should see for themselves!...

[@raymorrow29]

Brings tears to my eyes damn near every time I listen. And I've listened 100's of times. Just a beautiful piece of music.

[@redpine8665]

That orchestra is JPJ on the Mellotron. A keyboard instument that sounds like strings. That finger picked guitar outtro is heaven to the ears.

[@davidpeters3846]

I listen to this as a teenager it makes me happy and sort of sad at the same time it was great music and Good times

[@johnshannon9656]

This is their best album, no question.

[@greeneyedsheshe]

The Rain Song is so beautiful. My husband, who is not a big Zep fan, loves the Rain Song. Can't wait until you listen to No Quarter.

[@davidlitchke4964]

To so many of us who grew up with this music, it was such a celebration of life.

[@chrisw.1090]

When you ask "What are those chords" you are dead on... Complex chords from the mind of Jimmy Page and Led Zep. There will never be another like them.

[@chuckvelten5337]

This is a mystery of the quotient. Upon us all upon us all a little rain must fall. What incredible lyrics !

[@TheGreatGig73]

I think if there were a time machine we would all be taking a ride to the 70's again.

[@RichjojoCehura]

Makes an old man cry 😂..with joy 😊

[@rgmann]

Best rock group of all time! I first heard this song and album when I was about 12 years old (1977), and it has never gotten old hearing it over and over again throughout the years!

[@JennLynnTarot]

When Zeppelin can make you cry ...every ..damn....time ...😭💓💓💓

[@Weyland_Yutani_Corp]

'Upon us all, upon us all a little rain must fall.' This song is so beautiful in its lyricism and perfect restraint.

[@davidsutherland667]

I am so fortunate to grow up with this. I remember where I bought this album when I came out.

[@lisaharrod8386]

Page designed this album to be played in order. That is...Song Remains the Same, followed by The Rain Song and so on. Light to shade as Page described it. Immaculate is the perfect word... Y'all be drinking' da Led Zep Kool Aid😉 Thank you for playing this...we played at a friends funeral in high school...it was Immaculate. I enjoy listening to your reactions very much...I'm a newbie to your channel...I like your quiet, thoughtful, opinions. You are true audiophiles, and I'm glad I found your channel in the myriad of reaction channels out there! Peace, out!

[@japzbene1562]

This is a PURE MASTERPIECE! I've been listening to this since it was released it never gets old! Still bringing tears to my eyes and joy in my soul! PEACE LOVE LED ZEPPELIN

[@ronaldelliott4373]

Guys, I gotta say, that was a kick watching you react just the way EVERYONE does the first time they hear this. I see more of this in your Zeppelin listening future. Good stuff. 🤘😎

[@johnhakes20]

No doubt! La & Che break it down so great, and it’s so cool because it’s like listening to it for the first time all over again. Boys, it’s a great gift to us viewers “of a certain age” so thank you.

[@ronparsons8786]

Just GD beautiful

[@anthonypowell6234]

Watch this (combined with The Song Remains the Same) performed live at MSG '73, and you'll love it even more!

[@g4m3rm0j0]

2 songs in to my favorite zep album....LETS GO!!

[@GottaDance56]

If any song is worthy of cuss words, its this one. Thank you for doing Zeppelin the proper way, song by song from beginning to end. You're fast becoming my favorite reactors.