Led Zeppelin - Walter’s Walk (REACTION)

‪@AirplayBeats‬ reacts to LED Zeppelin - Walter’s Walk
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[@anthonypowell6234]

How to bounce a bass drum like dribbling a basketball 101. Bonzo's dynamic feel in his foot makes a straight beat swing hard and heavy! And those rolling, tumbling riffs make this a favorite of mine!

[@albertoramirez6388]

In case you didn't know, their throwaways are pretty good, too

[@vicprovost2561]

Yep, even this album is surprisingly good in retrospect, their entire catalog is worth a listen, even their so called left overs still fuel the party. Led Zeppelin was just so damn great. Enjoy the rest of the best! 🎵🎸🎤🎹🎶

[@susanpalmer8931]

This was originally recorded as an instrumental to be on Houses of the Holy album - but they decided against putting it on the album. I believe the lyrics were added for CODA. This album is so underrated. Since this was released after Bonzo died- the production of the entire album was as an homage - interested to see what you think of Bonzo's Montreux on Side 2. Thanks for doing this album!! ☮

[@markdrechsler5660]

I do believe the vocal was added afterwards. In fact, I always thought this song sounded like something from “Pictures at Eleven,” Plant’s first solo album. Both it and Coda came out in 1982.

[@PeterTea]

Walter must have had one funky walk.

[@joescott8877]

'specially back during his Dancing Days...

[@catlee3730]

Christmas 1982, my sophomore year of high school, I got this cassette tape as a gift, along with Physical Graffiti (I wore out 2 and I have this on vinyl now, of course!), and Combat Rock by The Clash. I grew up a Led Zep girl (and still am), but I was discovering punk, and that was quite a rabbit hole to go down in the '80s. Pretty sure I'm still in it … 😄

[@edithdriver2094]

Punk chicks rock 💥

[@henriettaskolnick4445]

As @suspalmer8931 said, the melody dates back to Houses of the Holy time with Robert's vocals added in 1982 for CODA, however, if you listen to the riff, think back a little bit because it's reminiscent of Hots On for Nowhere from Presence. In addition, I've heard at least one bootleg where Jimmy plays parts of the riff during the improvisational section of Dazed and Confused as well as occasionally during The Crunge before it had been recorded anywhere, so clearly this riff had been knocking about Jimmy's brain for a while. The song itself does sound a little muddy, but I don't feel it takes away from the fact it's a driving, authoritative number that provides a great frame for Jimmy to unleash some hot guitar licks. Considering the circumstances this album was created, and the band, I can ignore a little mud lol.

[@elisaabolafia9542]

Well put Henrietta ❗

[@jameszoleo3296]

I love your reactions to Led Zeppelin because they’re my favorite but your reactions to all the bands are very very cool keep it up. I can’t wait till you guys react to Wearing and Tearing from this album. Have a good one.

[@Michael-Philip]

Drums are pretty hard on this one, but "Wearing and Tearing" is insane on drums.

[@Scoobydcs]

thats a great track

[@midnightrambler7716]

…not to mention Bonzo’s Montreux which is ALL Bonzo!

[@joescott8877]

I can NEVER keep these two straight in my musical memory! Heard 'em both dozens of times, but still have to check to be sure which is which. Must be the "W's" or something! Gonna go refresh myself on "Wearing" right now, in fact. AGAIN!

[@vicprovost2561]

Plant used to do ripping versions of Wearing and Tearing live back in the 80s/90s, I saw it live a couple times and it is on YT.

[@RobertAlexanderII]

I remember trying to cover this on drums back in my late teens. My kick drum leg shin felt like it was beaten with a hammer after playing Walter’s Walk a half dozen times. 😂

[@sebastianblack6506]

I'm sure Bonzo was smiling down on you.

[@itsmedrooms6071]

Same here. I think he used the original Speed King Ludwig pedal? I used it for years until I switched to DW which allowed me better speed and volume.

[@rick063092]

There’s a Hots on For Nowhere riff buried in this tune, that always threw my mind off (still does) .. The vocals added later will lead you to Plant’s first solo album Pictures at Eleven .. any of these -Burning down one side, slow dancer, far post are all songs to react to from it..

[@sebastianblack6506]

Slow Dancer is epic. And yes, you're spot on, Plant's vocals on this track sound like his early solo stuff.

[@rick063092]

With the way La & Che lost their minds over Kashmir, Slow Dancer would be the natural reaction follow -up.. I can hear the “that beat’s hard” comment after hearing Phil Collins’ drums

[@sebastianblack6506]

@@rick063092 Very true, in a related note, they should listen to The Firm's "Midnight Moonlight" as well, which of course started as the Zeppelin instrumental known as "Swan Song". Slow Dancer and Midnight Moonlight would make a great double whammy.

[@anthonypowell6234]

Cozy Powell on that track, along with "Like I've Never Been Gone".@@rick063092

[@hjhjhjhj6611]

I just happened to notice that too. I wouldn't have but La and Chi got me to revisit Presence. But I think it's the opening riff to Tea For One that was abandoned. Tea for One might be my least favorite LZ song, so I rarely listen to it.

[@itsmedrooms6071]

Another banger off of CODA. That’s it exactly, it’s always different with Zeppelin, every song has a different color.

[@Bluewizard7131]

This was originally an instrumental jam that Bonham and Page put together. They recorded the instrumental for Houses of the Holy, but it never made the album. They would play parts of it live in the early 70's as they broke into other songs. Plant added the vocals many years later and it there are various mixes floating around.

[@midnightrambler7716]

Darlene is yet to come, which is my favorite track on the original 8 track vinyl of CODA. Starts as a straight ahead blues rocker and second half is fabulous boogie woogie ode to early rock and roll. The CD version added 4 more tracks which included the great Travelling Riverside Blues, Baby Come On Home and Hey Hey What Can I Do.

[@ML-un1oi]

I am with you fellas. Never paid this album much attention. Thanks for introducing it to me. Excellent reaction as always fellas. Appreciate you 🙏 ❤

[@SoulTrainBro]

Great stuff guys! If you like Robert's ad-libs, please get into their live stuff! Blessings

[@randyallaben9900]

STB!

[@SoulTrainBro]

Great to see you Randy! You are the real Sh*T : ) @@randyallaben9900

[@tektoniks_architects]

@SoulTrainBro! Elite reactor in the house! Good day Sir! Ernie

[@SoulTrainBro]

@@tektoniks_architects Great to see you Ernie : )

[@kevinmarker-cz3bx]

This album is all killer..showing up and showing out..the a natural fact!

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

Those drums!

[@richdiana3663]

Been a total fan since 1970 and I don't think I've ever heard this one. Thank you, Fellers. 😊

[@skiptowne5724]

How can you be a "total fan" if you never bought or listened to the Coda album?

[@HeavyBrocks]

Yep, this one sounds like a live recording in a tunnel. Drums have a very similar sound as Bonzo’s Montreux. I wish the production had cleaned it up a bit. Plant’s vocals definitely could have been cleaner, as they were added for the album. But. It’s. Still. Zeppelin.! 😁

[@joescott8877]

I recall from 1979 in a review of "In through the out door" a critic in Creem magazine said it sometimes sounded like Plant was signing thru a fish-tank air filter, lol! Kinda did. I get that same sense here, unfortunately, which makes sense, as his vocals were added about the same time, I guess. . But yes, I'll take it!

[@renecuellar3078]

Great reaction to a very overlooked record. Keep em coming

[@anthonyblakely399]

That reverb was influence by their friends in YES!!! The bands hung out together.

[@elisaabolafia9542]

Thanks for that little musical tidbit Anthony ❗ Very interesting.

[@Dan-zq5wt]

I LOVE this tune. It just blazes

[@neillenet291]

If you listen closely you can hear HOTS ON TO NOWHERE from the presence album. Exact same part.

[@jaquestraw1]

Yep!

[@neillenet291]

@@jaquestraw1 I never noticed it before until just now.

[@jaquestraw1]

@@neillenet291 I've noticed it before but couldn't put my finger on the track!

[@neillenet291]

@@jaquestraw1 This was the first time I noticed it.

[@fenderchamp8241]

Bonzo's Montreux is getting closer. Not quite a drum solo, but totally spectacular.

[@user-xf9jn8yc1x]

Love your music selections. You've got to do LED's Whole Lotta Love (original music video)

[@mikeballentine1984]

Make sure it’s coda deluxe and not just coda or you’ll miss a ton of bangers.

[@tony8102]

An instrumental from 72 in which Plant added vocals in 82

[@juliemanarin4127]

They are always great!

[@JoeandAngie]

This lp is just like listening to Led bootlegs...having to put on your boot ears. You have to take it for what it was/is. Not all of their songs are Top o' the Pops. It's Led Zeppelin. It's an appreciation for them reaching for tools in the bottomless toolbox and seeing which one works.

[@MrGmonkeywillruleyou]

Another band to check out with JPJ is Them Crooked Vultures

[@Michael-Philip]

Lyrics were written years later for this song, and you can here a "Hots on For Nowhere" guitar riff..

[@sebastianblack6506]

Yes! I was thinking that it reminded me of something for Presence.

[@randyallaben9900]

Bonzo’s Montreux coming. Like a diesel locomotive. Fasten your seat belts.

[@LogicalHillbilly]

Hello. Just recently discovered your channel. I'm really enjoying your reactions. Have you guys seen the Zeppelin movie Song remains the same? It's a concert with a lot of behind the scenes footage. Anyway, Bonham plays a song called Moby Dick, and it showcases his talents and abilities. Not sure exactly where it is in the video, but it's worth watching. Thanks for the videos and keep up the great work.

[@edtougas807]

Not sure if Coda had “baby come on home” but that’s a hard to find great blues track recorded in the 60’s. Definitely check it out. One of my favorites from Zep!

[@MarkVee-bv1ib]

Check out Robert Plant solo “I’m in the Mood”

[@paulpennell2115]

It's a Beautiful Day, White Bird

[@peoplesmedicinedrum9916]

Hope you guys look at even later stuff. So about 7 or 8 years ago, Plant, Page, JPJ, and John Bonham's son got together and recreated some Zeppelin Magic. The Disc was called No Quarter. They also did a live thing called Celebration Day in 2007. They all have some age on them, but you cannot tell it. They sound just as good in 2007 as they did in the 70s. Also, Jimmy Page did a documentary with Jack White from the White Stripes, and Edge from U2 called It Might Get Loud. They all have their guitars out and they go through some of their best songs and talk about how they came to be. I think you 2 might really enjoy all of them. Below is the link to Song Remains the Same movie. It is the complete Madison Square Garden live show. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpzHo3Z7nq6AidU

[@robertserafin-uc3qn]

We're gonna groove & Baby ,Please come home (coda deluxe) are the gems . Darlene is also good

[@midnightrambler7716]

Baby Come On Home is a great track. I hear so many different influences in it. Reminds me of a lot of the early soul singers like Sam Cooke. Janis Joplin would have done a great version of this too. Some of the vocals even remind me a little of Burton Cummings of The Guess Who fame.

[@joeyhuebner10]

​@midnightrambler7716 - I think it was originally called Tribute to Bert Berns so that might be the biggest influence there.

[@onemotherpucker]

😎👍

[@BBaldwin]

This song is a drain circler, no doubt, but it IS an album of leftover tracks, as we all know. But “Darlene” is terrific!

[@kimberlyhalloran5724]

Bought this album as soon as it came out

[@dbclassic8733]

One of two punk rock style tracks in this album but still sounds like a demo

[@japzbene1562]

When you guys get around to it review Jimmy's DeathWish soundtrack! PEACE LOVE LED ZEPPELIN

[@leehale5828]

The best track on the album is up next.

[@babylonsister118]

Now, THAT'S a deep cut!!

[@benhinds2971]

Another good (kinda) song leftover: "St. Tristan's Sword"

[@DavidJacobsvo]

Remember, these are the “extras”.

[@jimbusby8298]

Sounds like RP solo Album later date

[@giantclam1822]

Plant put the vocals on years later

[@melvinwomack3717]

Probably on the way to the studio 😂 6:44

[@robertrobinette1285]

In hindsight this sound more like Plants 80's solo stuff. This could be on his Now and Zen album.

[@joeyhuebner10]

I like this better than a lot of the songs on that record. This would have fit next to Helen of Troy really well, or maybe The Way I Feel.

[@neillenet291]

Looking forward to you guys getting back into the Black Sabbath album reviews

[@AirplayBeats]

We’re getting there. We’ve done bits and pieces of their second album so I have to go through it and see which ones we haven’t done

[@neillenet291]

@@AirplayBeats love you guys. You've become my favorite reactors on youtube.

[@AirplayBeats]

@@neillenet291 thanks for rocking with us and have a great weekend!!

[@neillenet291]

@AirplayBeats I will, Veterans day tomorrow and I get a free sammich for serving my country, LOL.

[@johncoltrane965]

Hear hear on the sabbath reactions. Their first six albums are all fire you all are in for a treat. Appreciate the channel fellas, keep rockin.

[@joescott8877]

I agree with you all saying the mix sounded off somehow. I'll come out and say it: It kinda sucked! I'm no engineer or producer, like y'all are, but it just kind of sounded echo-y and tunnel-y and not well combined. I DO like the "pounding" sound of Bonzo's drumming. I mean, others may love the mix, each to his/her own, but I think this sort of "murkiness" I'll call it, plagued some tunes on this one and some on "In through the out door" as well. But, yes, it IS Zeppelin, and gets my enthusiastic thumbs up and open ears for that!

[@78zappaf]

So are you reviewing the original LP? I thought you both said there was 30 tracks. Anyways, can't wait for you to review Led Zeppelin "DVD"

[@AirplayBeats]

On Apple Music it looks like a lot of songs but I think the original was much shorter

[@JU5TINPDX]

The version with the dark colored cover is the re-released version with bonus tracks… CODA had by far the most bonus tracks. The instrumental version of this track is incredible, and another instrumental named “st. tristan’s sword” is another deep cut that’s amazing.

[@benhinds2971]

I'm sure if this one should have made CODA. Sorry. If you want to hear a good one not on any album, try Travelling Riverside Blues.

[@user-qm7qo6yj7z]

Abbey Road absolutely the best ! My senior year of highschool. Along with so many more.

[@joescott8877]

Uh, I think you want the reaction next door, lol! ;)

[@hjhjhjhj6611]

Heads up suggestion for the rest of Coda if you haven't recorded yet: Combine Ozone Baby and Bonzo's Montreux. Ozone Baby is short and kind of weak. Montreux is a drum solo that was electronically enhanced by Page. Kind of boring actually. Those two songs and ANOTHER version of I Can't Quit You Baby are why Coda is not so good. Save Darling and Wearing/Tearing for the final two reactions.

[@glass2467]

Doo be doom be doom doo

[@rebeccatyrrell-zn6kt]

I love Led but this is not one of my favourites -although their musicianship as always is A1. Bonzo takes over too much I think on this one.

[@paulfedor9828]

some songs just not up to Zep standards.....have to say this is one of them..a couple of stinkers on this album

[@anthonypowell6234]

One of the best. You're not hearing it right. Riffage and swing, baby!

[@paulfedor9828]

@@anthonypowell6234 coda is a patch work album for contract purposes

[@anthonypowell6234]

Correct. And "Walter's Walk" is a great bop!@@paulfedor9828

[@paulfedor9828]

@@anthonypowell6234 if you say so

[@inmyhouse11]

Bought this album when it first came out and hated it. Havent heard this since 1982 and still hate it

[@anthonypowell6234]

You hate fun riffs and drums, and probably dancing too. This song is full of that energy!

[@inmyhouse11]

@@anthonypowell6234 i hate half baked albums that contain crap songs that couldnt make it on a proper release

[@anthonypowell6234]

I dislike such albums as well. In the case of CODA, I agree with the reactors that this is all solid material. "Wlater's Walk" is a bouncy jam!@@inmyhouse11

[@motodork]

This album is composed of nothing but outtakes from previous albums. There is no new music on this album.

[@redpine8665]

The riff is too similar to a song from Presence. Can't think of the track, but it's the same riff. And how weird is the production and sound mix? Bizarre .

[@Werockpso]

that was not really a Led zeppelin album it was just a cash grab of leftover unused material,so you can skip reacting to it,SOOO much better Led stuff out there,who recommended this song? wtf

[@joeyhuebner10]

This was released to meet contractual obligations, and they're doing a full album reaction.