Dave Rawlings Machine - Going to California (Live at Georgia Theatre)

Dave Rawlings Machine performs "Going To California" (By Led Zeppelin) live at the Georgia Theatre in Athens, Ga. Dave Rawlings Machine is comprised of Dave Rawlings, Gillian Welch, John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin), Willie Watson (Old Crowe Medicine Show), and Paul Kowert (Punch Brothers).
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[@TheHarleyrulz]

I just stumbled upon this and I don’t know that I’ve ever heard a more beautiful version of this song. I’m totally blown away. John Paul Jones is amazing.

[@ambu6478]

John Paul Jones and Dave Rawlings doing one of Led Zeppelin's greatest songs!! It doesn't get much better than that!!

[@JohnDoe-vy5hh]

Ikr?

[@knitkat70]

The only thing better is seeing them in person.Which I did in Asheville. Was lucky to be there. Magical🤩

[@adamhill2467]

What? Did you not notice Willie Watson and Gillian Welch? Lol🤩

[@kripakov]

Ah man…you lucky lucky lucky bastards…what an incredible opportunity to play with such a giant and living legend. I’m totally and completely impressed with JPJ, his musicianship, legacy and authentic humility…he’s so great they named two popes after him

[@ahenders81]

Massive respect and admiration to ALL of these musicians.

[@ThinWhiteAxe]

I'm blown away by what they did with the bridge section here. On the original, Led Zeppelin used Robert's best ethereal howl and a healthy dose of reverb to give it that faraway dark sound, but here they use bluegrass harmonies, and even though they don't sound the same, they still convey almost exactly the same emotion as the original. Magical.

[@Roganlifenberg]

YES! I was looking for this comment! However they added that edge to it - it feels more minor, maybe there's a dominant 7th or something in there, my ear isn't good enough to know - but they were all SO tight on those harmonies. I literally gasped

[@sionyevans]

Thin White Axe !! Superb name my friend...splendid breakdown man..you got led zep in your heart ...I know that..this was sublime !! Just magical..!!! Much respect brother/sister

[@tamegomait]

🙏

[@alexanderh.5814]

I drove from Greenville SC to see this show in Athens. Best money on gas I ever spent.

[@fitz6061]

i heard it too

[@spgtenor]

This has to be one of the best live renditions of this song. Fantastic vocals, harmonies and playing!

[@mjq21xb]

Folk royalty cast right here

[@kevinkelley3657]

For 5 people, no effects, it is the best I have ever heard. They were magnificent. The bass was on a seperate channel, I will give that. The 4 performers on the front were on 1 microphone, and I do not know how that could be auto tuned. 4 singers, 4 string instruments, 1 microphone.

[@Rengray2]

JPJ never fails to amaze. The man is an absolute natural prodigy. I've watched a half-dozen different versions of this song, and he floats along/over/with each one like it's the hundredth time he's done it. What a talent!!

[@UrielLuviano]

I think you got the name of Willem Dafoe wrong there.

[@man.bike.camp.4409]

@@pmbbmp I think they mean the hundredth time he's played each version.

[@michaelreis8266]

I don't know why this waited 8 years to find me but I'm glad it did, just awesome 👍

[@drmlabs]

love how you can always actually _see_ Gillian listening real real hard. I love that

[@jimjoiner]

That's the best part

[@phydauex]

Beautiful rendition. Love that JPJ continues to play with young musicians in just about any setting. Great take on this song.

[@andrewfuller62]

Plays with old ones like Seasick Steve also. Very, very accomplished muso is our JPJ.

[@jmorra]

Richard Thompson recently said of David Rawlings -- "he plays leads, rhythm and sings-- he's brilliant." High praise and so true. So good to see JPJ in there -- royalty!

[@jude999]

I am VERY picky about music, and I like Dave's stuff equal to Gillian.

[@NeverBeenOnMaury]

Hats off to the bass player. I couldn't imagine having to play something JPJ wrote less than 4 feet from him. Lol

[@williamknell864]

Gorgeous. Five people around a mic playing a song. Just flippin' gorgeous.

[@billder999]

I love the way John Paul weaves the mandolin in and around the voices of 3 separate guitars... so warming to see him playing with Dave and Gillian... he is an evolving man (though this was an old song for him).

[@FarWestHammer]

I thought there were a few funny moments between him and Dave, with both of them filling in the same spaces. What superb musicians, though.

[@fitz6061]

you can hear him giving little checks. love his contributions, this is among my favs.

[@joshb23]

SICK - THAT is how it is done, one mic, pure talent, nowhere to hide! Welch and Rawlings can do no wrong, JPJ is a true legend, and the song is, well... what can one say about the Mighty Zeppelin?

[@colinmclellan77]

... and seven years later, it is still perfection.

[@DaveB-hg7el]

Well damn, this is simply sweet. As someone who grew up during the classic rock era, it became tiresome to keep hearing the same version of the same songs over and over again. I appreciate the artistry and skills of the players here. Thank you for posting this, peace 💚

[@dannyswader1697]

I can't say I have ever seen or heard anything as good as this except for the real led Zeppelin version live . NICE 👍!

[@jude999]

I love the intimacy of this space, and the careful landing at the end, like the soft touchdown of a jet plane.

[@RO8YO]

I love how intently they are all listening to each other.

[@andrewptob]

God, what would life be without such great music?

[@RetroVzqz9313]

Absolutely Meaningless

[@alanbobbymcguire5099]

JPJ. The most underrated but best musician in Led Zeppelin.

[@pconlisk]

That was an impressive rendition of a long loved song. Wow is John Paul Jones talented.

[@luckyrocks1]

Still current, still alive, timeless...

[@zjowdown]

Imagine running into them in a pub. You’ll never go home anymore

[@stevehutchinson2336]

we all just need a moment of silence after that amazing series of moments!

[@dhughesphd]

Had the pleasure of seeing these folks perform this particular piece. It was 2 days before Thanksgiving in Athens, GA (a college town). Folks still packed the place out. The crowd demanded so many encores (3 or 4 if I recall) that the group had to huddle on stage to figure out what to play next since they had exhausted all their material. Wound up doing some impromptu O' Brother Where Art Thou? One of the best concerts I've ever attended.

[@alexanderh.5814]

I was there too. At the Georgia Theater. Best show I’ve ever seen in Athens…or anywhere. I believe this video may be from them warming up in a back room at the Georgia Theater before that show.

[@jacicrimmccrary]

I saw them performing this song with John Paul Jones in Telluride and it was spectacular!

[@98pharaoh]

Blown away. Beautiful. Love how the other vocalists lend a hand and lift him up during the challenging parts. Real humans.

[@prometheusfallen]

I'm so happy that this exists.

[@kevindunne6520]

Dave you nailed the vocals. You all are a living Talent.

[@herrrmike]

Everything from Gillian and Dave feels so intimate.

[@MatthewLipschultz]

How many people watching this, miss the fact that it's JPJ on mandolin? Great share. Thanks!

[@HipsterDoofus100]

Matthew Lipschultz 0

[@ArmorUpPodcast777]

Was just noticing that.Awesome

[@Sandoz53]

Wow!!✌️✌️✌️👽👽👽

[@psandvik]

A great version of a classic.

[@josephhummel3460]

I see you Gillian. Kicking ass as usual

[@TerryHarveyuponophir]

Nice to find on a chilly but sunny California Sunday morning. Well played sir.

[@dodgedandle8311]

Fantastic Cover of an Absolute Classic J.P.J. is and always will be Absolute Top Draw, An Incredible Musician ⭐️🌞🙌❤️

[@CoorsBudMiller74]

I love how Willie Watson can just play like he's been there for ever!,!!!

[@theshimmyking1514]

He has man that dudes immortal

[@josephschlichting4339]

Willie Watson a true talent, a true Folk singer…✌️✌️✌️

[@jonmars9559]

That's an insane amount of talent, all in sync. Crazy!

[@phillipmcgarry1315]

How are those two young guys not constantly thinking, "Holy shit, I'm playing Led Zeppelin with John Paul Jones and Gillian Welch?!"

[@mateuszmattias]

Well, maybe they are thinking that...

[@Dystopian63]

i think their mugs were doing just that

[@VictorRochaGaming]

It's the other way around. He's pinching himself because he's playing with Gillian & Dave.

[@Dystopian63]

@@VictorRochaGaming lol, nope. ;-}

[@tedhart7708]

Aren't those 2 young guys part of the band with Dave and Gillian?

[@davidepperson2376]

That was exquisite. Stunning. Unbelievable.

[@paullandry5907]

I absolutely LOVE this version with John Paul ! :)

[@glomerol8300]

Effortlessly brilliant.

[@beejoyful7679]

Wow... I'm melted into a puddle of ♥♪ What a treat and pure pleasure ♫

[@aiden4884]

I just met a man in a guitar shop named Terry who told me about this group, very happy he did! Wonderful sound!

[@Simbosan]

Anyone else spot how amazing the bass player is? That's some tasteful work

[@LiveandBreathing]

He really is!!!

[@sukiejones3962]

Saw these guys last night in L.A.! They played this song as their encore. Was really a great show that I believe everyone enjoyed! All of these 5 in the picture here were at the show and just extremely full of talent, as you should be able to see and hear.

[@vtxrider838]

The pure joy they show in making this music whole thing is amazing

[@jojoheartspaypay]

This is ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!!! Every gear and on every level.Im devastated!! And with Jonesy too!!

[@jamesbond4633]

Wow ....the musicianship on this is incredible. The interplay between the mandolin and the guitar is brilliant. Obviously in the original Robert Plant's voice back then was the cherry on top. This is still brilliant in a different way and adding in the harmonies takes it to a different place which is still amazing. They nailed the feeling and atmosphere of the song.....the longing and melancholy and joy all wrapped up together. I am a instant fan!!!!!

[@adjectivesarecool]

I saw Dave Rawlings Machine in they June. They were absolutely incredible. The fact that I had the privilege of hearing JPJ play Going to California in a small venue is great, but it doesn't make up for the fact that I was too young to see Led Zeppelin live.

[@amarissey]

Wow. My day can't be terrible after I've watched this.

[@rbra9611]

I saw the show at the Georgia Theater in Athens, and it was one of the top 2 or 3 concerts I have ever attended. Awesome musicians having a good time. I didn't know John Paul Jones was playing with them. I must admit I was a little awestruck being 4 rows away from a member of Zeppelin. Great musician.

[@stevekelly2018]

What a gem!

[@matthewmaguire3554]

With performances like this Zep will live forever.🔥

[@PriestsandParamedics]

Willie Watson on guitar!! I miss him in OCMS.

[@michaelmcdonald3057]

The arco bass is a nice touch! Love this cover.

[@leslielees5438]

I saw David and John Paul at the Bowery Balloon in a Gillian concert. They were astonishing. I don't think I have ever heard anything better

[@mikeys7536]

The English folk nuances in Zeppelin music blends so well with American folk music.

[@briansquire5397]

I just listened to this for the first time ever. Wow! I never knew there was another version of this song so perfectly performed, and it's live!!! These guys should be eternally proud of this performance!

[@STETTRACE]

I’ll tell you what’s real about this……….. Is that I’ve only recently gotten into Dave and Gillian. Their music has hit me on a DEEP level…….. NOW I find THIS???? With JPG???? Music IS THE UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE!!!!!$

[@colinmclellan77]

Now that was real music.

[@lookingood364]

Lovely!!!!!!! Makes my body want to just explode with I don't know what. Thank you.

[@lllarry]

an absolute masterclass in harmony

[@michaelosier5156]

Saw them last night at the beautifully restored Cascade Theater here in Redding California. Great show and John Paul Jones did just fine on the Mandolin.

[@jimirsik]

John Paul is a beast on mandolin.

[@robertclary5595]

I've watched & listended to this a few times now. It is just the best thing I've ever seen & heard. I'm not a huge Zep fan, but I love this song and so do Dave, Gillian & Willie. They are just in awe of JPJ and he plays it beautifully. The singing is perfect, the harmonies sublime, David's guitar part is subtle and everybody in the group is in love with this performance. I can't imagine anything better.

[@diggintheblueswithaparrot1329]

You guys have done the unthinkable.. You resisted including the name of the obvious in the title of the video when it was so easy to do so…and for that reason alone you are absolute legends.

[@Jrad1890]

this is one of my favorite videos on the internet . i am so glad this is back on youtube

[@tomthomas8472]

This is just so damn good. Having John Paul Jones makes it extra special.

[@mglaser6811]

Thank god...there's such great music...handmade and full of heart and soul...really glad to See JPJ playing this wonderfull mandolin...✌👍👍

[@aaroncopeland4382]

One of my favourites. There's just an intangible buzz here...it's as if all the instruments decided to hum to match the intertwined beauty of John Paul Jones, Gillian Welch, and Dave Rawlings!

[@briteppr62]

Wow, this rendition really captures soulful, earthy, folk blues. Wonderful!

[@roop366]

Magic, pure & simple!

[@donaldpitcher9841]

great tune,beautiful work after all these years, John paul still has it!

[@davidsmithee9087]

...John Paul...Willie...Gillian - and, David...this is so damned hauntingly beautiful...

[@JimXultra]

Love it . Sounds great !!!

[@ashleywhatley8238]

Whenever I feel that inevitable need to release that built up tension, soften up and let go of that pent up steam. All I need do is listen, watch and inevitably sigh. Thanks guys, for all your efforts, I will always stop by and give this recording "a much needed listening to". All the best and take care... :)

[@charlesroberson3951]

Live and Breathing always knocks it out of the park! Such amazing musicians! This short tour was a cant miss!

[@TimothySmith-bq1oz]

I saw this show in St Louis....I can almost remember every note!

[@DaveJacoby]

Absolutely beautiful work.

[@randytuggle]

Nice share, Dave! Thanks for the vid!

[@robertbragg1573]

This is my first experience of Dave and the machine. WOW! this is an experience period. O' Dave has the suave needed for it

[@iiir9454]

This playlist is truly unbelievable as it is like I did it. Keep thinking well the next one will seperate things and nope. We must be brothers from another man truly

[@davidstewart9982]

Sublime, as expected! Can’t fault Rawlins, ever

[@SemperGumbi0369]

yes sir

[@elwray3506]

Beautiful tune, mesmerizing performance. And 55 people never got to California.

[@ThePipeous]

Beautiful. I love the addition of harmonies. Some of my fav musicians right there in one spot wow.

[@ludwickshouseofviolin8276]

So amazing!! Thank you all, I needed that at this very moment! So inspired!!

[@DanielMeier-ox5kc]

Thank you JPJ!

[@NukeDoggyDog]

That was righteous, brothers.

[@stephenlennartz3466]

Awesome! Saw Led Zeppelin in '77 in St. Louis. Great job!!

[@CosmicSpots]

Fantastic

[@Doones51]

whew, really great stuff. excellent musicians playing a very good song, definitely organic

[@pageluvva]

This right here is why I get out of bed every day

[@medicinegone]

Saw them in Boulder a few months ago. What a great show.

[@startreker8591]

One of the most beautiful art piece y this people

[@glh-zs7mf]

Incredible music tremendous blend of serious talent here, beautiful - God help the thumbs down people

[@gscott6907]

How did I just I find these guys? Glad I did wow

[@FinalCurve]

What a beautiful version!

[@greviousangell]

Beautiful and that Bass with a bow.....wow!

[@RandomButBeautiful]

fabulous.. its got the old magic like the LZ Earl's Court show...

[@sergiorighetto4250]

MERAVIGLIOSI, io vivo respiro e ascolto la musica vera...

[@stevoschannel4127]

I think this was my favorite zep tune as a kid in the 70s...always reminds me of summertime in the redwoods above the SF peninsula for some reason...

[@RichBshine1972]

That was pretty fu***** incredible