My Dad And I React To Led Zeppelin - The Rain Song!!!

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[@charlesstoeckle4880]

This song was made because George Harrison told one of the members of Led Zeppelin they never made a ballad. And Zeppelin made probably the best song ever made

[@TheSledge77]

He never listened to Thank you from there Zeppelin 2 album then lol

[@heliotropezzz333]

@@TheSledge77 He said it was after he went to one of their concerts. I don't think they performed 'Thank You' in concert at that time.

[@charlesstoeckle4880]

Yes but Jimmy used first 2chords from Something a song written by George in The Rain Song

[@beatmet2355]

George was wrong in saying that, but not inspiring the song.

[@charlesstoeckle4880]

I think this is greatest song ever composed instrumentaly and lyrical.

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

A beautiful song; one of my favorites. "Upon us all a little rain must fall."

[@gerhardbraatz6305]

Just a little rain

[@debbiemccain5850]

John Paul Jones played the bass on pedals-with his feet while playing the keyboard up top!! Beautiful Roberts voice on top of this musical masterpiece...magical!!💜🎶🎸💜

[@charlesstoeckle4880]

John Paul Jones playing keyboards and bass pedals with his feet amazing

[@jenniferandrews1917]

Just like Geddy!

[@JoeandAngie]

Just like our church organist in the 60s and beyond . It's been done for centuries .

[@garya7893]

This is the song that made me take up the guitar I learned as a teen in the early 80s and still play it today

[@brewstergallery]

Hey you two Zep Freeks ! Yes there are lots of overdubs on the studio version but they did play this live. JPJ was able to do this by playing the mellotron and working the bass pedals. With musicians of their caliber the sky's the limit.

[@juliemanarin4127]

Yes!!!

[@PadawanIan]

exactly can’t help but love Zep man!

[@danjohnson2986]

One of their greatest songwriting masterpieces. Great react.

[@mvellis3863]

I recommend listening to the great live version of Rain Song from "The Song Remains The Same" soundtrack (Madison Square Garden performance)

[@PeterTea]

You’ll have to listen to these first two songs off this album live at MSG together… epic stuff.

[@algoner4421]

If after listening to them, the listener doesn't acknowledge that LZ is the best band...they then are clueless.

[@gerhardbraatz6305]

One of Zeppelin's best for sure.

[@bobbyn.9773]

My favorite LZ song and the live version from MSG in 1973 is a masterpiece

[@smith9808]

A masterpiece by incredibly gifted individuals. Hard to imagine parents had issues with their kids listening to Zeppelin ain’t it! Just shows you never judge a book by its cover. The live version from MSG 1973 is IMO a top 10 live performance of all time. It’s mind blowing

[@algoner4421]

100% those two songs together is absolutely incredible. One of greatest pieces of music performances of any genre of music. Period.

[@MJEvermore853]

The MSG 1973 live version leaves me weeping whenever I hear it. It's THAT good.

[@mikegrady5669]

George Harrison said Zep couldn't write a ballad so Jimmy wrote the main riff that mirrors The Beatles' Something. Page is the GOAT

[@beatmet2355]

That’s ignoring LZ III, which has several ballads and every album had at least one.

[@1j007zm]

Awesome reaction!,😃 hi Silas's dad. 👨This is my favorite song of the album, I heard that this song was made on a dare or a remark from George Harrison to John Bonham, something about Zeppelin being able to write a ballad. so Jimmy and Robert nailed it. 🎶 Also in studio J.P.J. records the bass and keyboards separately, live he plays the bass on pedals that his keyboards have, while playing keyboards. 🎹 Another cool tune on this album is "The Ocean" 🌊 Thank you! Peace! ☮

[@jenniferandrews1917]

Good morning, guys!! Funny you chose this song and that you said that it’s a song to listen to as it’s raining. This song and RIDERS OF THE STORM by the Doors are EXACTLY what I listen to when it rains… and we are expecting thunderstorms today in Vegas! Great song, great reaction and much love. Silas, you’re doing an awesome job!

[@mikegrady5669]

Oh yeah! Ray's keyboards on Riders is hypnotic

[@mjwaldrep]

They mix John Paul Jones' bass and keyboards, as well as Jimmy Page's acoustic and electric guitars, in post-production They're very talented musicians!

[@Kashmir.820]

Most beautiful song ever written, makes you feel like you’re on a cloud. Simply stunning!!!

[@gavinblenkinsop6250]

Hey guys great reaction. This song showcases each individual member and proves why each of them was the best at their craft. Jimmys guitar playing and also the arrangement and production of the song. Roberts soulful singing, reaching a crescendo at just the right time. The ever impressive John Paul Jones playing various instruments again. Mellotron, organ, piano, bass keys. Bonzo coming in with light percussion then the thunder when it was needed. Even live on bootlegs it never loses its charm. Great reaction guys :)

[@henriettaskolnick4445]

This song is definitely atmospheric. It is moody, melancholy, and triumphant altogether. Another facet of the musical jewel; they never shied from continuing to use acoustic guitar, or from defying what their sound "should" be. They were more interested in pushing ever forward towards the musical horizon and creating music *they* liked. This is one that I think Alivia would truly appreciate.

[@rodneyhearne3405]

As Charles mentioned below, John Paul Jones played the bass parts from the foot pedals when he was on the organ and keyboards. He of course was an adept bass player as well but if he was playing the keys the bass from the foot pedals. Of course, Geddy Lee of Rush also played the bass line with both a bass guitar and often with the pedal bass. Nice reaction from you both. Thanks!

[@JoeandAngie]

It's nothing new

[@cletusbeauregard1972]

He also had a Fender Rhodes Key Bass in the same setup. Dude covered so much ground.

[@MrDiddyDee]

The great relief of heavy rain here in the north of the UK after weeks of sweltering heat. An Ideal song to chill out to. Please, Silas, when you can, do this song again with Alivia.

[@mjwaldrep]

A top 3 Zeppelin song for me. Always gets me.

[@anitapaulus937]

JPJ played the bass with the foot pedals of the organ in concert when he was on keyboards.

[@charlesstoeckle4880]

You have to let Olivia listen to this I think she will love it

[@jenniferandrews1917]

100% agree.

[@MrDiddyDee]

Totally, Alivia would love this!

[@DorothyFarias]

Such a beautiful song.

[@greekadmirer2204]

Guys listen to the msg 1973 live version and also the live page and plant no quarter version …phenomenal..

[@isadona59]

Is difficult to say what is my favorite song of this Legendary Band. Still they like mi more and more. This is one of the best Zeppelin, song, one of the many epics songs of every time. Thanks Silas, you passion for the real good music is lovely

[@jonlate4581]

This is a GREAT song. One of Zeppelin's best songs.

[@juliemanarin4127]

Isn't this BEAUTIFUL???

[@RichjojoCehura]

I love this song..brings back childhood memories. From the 70s 😊❤

[@nomasker1360]

This song is even better live. Ya gotta check it out on the Song Remains the Same live concert !

[@teresakoslosky3053]

A beautiful ballad and love song!! They can do it all!!🔥

[@hungfao]

LZ rarely used other musicians. Page did all his own guitars just as Jones could add synths and bass and whatever through overdubbing. When you have 4 people of this musical caliber, why get anyone else?

[@anthonyblakely399]

I have the original vinyl "House of the Holy" The Rain Song is one of my favorite song!!!!!

[@stevewalsh4850]

Absolutely beautiful musical composition

[@garya7893]

You should watch this one live at MSG concert with your girl friend she will love it

[@tektoniks_architects]

Jimmy Page constructed most of the parts of this song in his home studio prior to sharing it with the band. FYI: The true name of the song is "Rain Song".....with no "The." Everybody gets it wrong, including Wiki.

[@bobbyn.9773]

I have the album sleeve and it says The Rain Song.....

[@tektoniks_architects]

@@bobbyn.9773 Is the Album sleeve from 1973, Bobby?

[@bobbyn.9773]

@@tektoniks_architects I bought it the same year it came out but I can't really play it because its all scratched up from playing it too much and I've also seen the album recently at a record store in Greenwich Village and it was also a 1973 version and in the inside sleeve it says The Rain Song...wondering where did you hear otherwise matey? And I tried to post photo of the sleeve inside but You Tube is not allowing me to do it....odd

[@henriettaskolnick4445]

@@tektoniks_architects mine is from 1973 and it says The Rain Song.

[@tektoniks_architects]

@@bobbyn.9773 Its been published with both titles. At some point in the reissues, Atlantic gave up.

[@davemyers3960]

Another one to check out live. With the exception of the 1980 European tour , they always played this and TSRTS back to back in concert.

[@JoeandAngie]

Live version from TSRTS film will make you slack-jawed...esp its segue from the TSRTS song!

[@fixzeichner5592]

Nice that your whole family likes Led Zeppelin music. Led Zeppelin did not have guest musicians at their concerts. Jones played the bass when playing the melotron or organ on the keyboard, probably with footswitches.

[@darrylstone5225]

Please turn up the Volume on your latest reactions... Too Low in my headphones to enjoy Led Zeppelin... Thanks

[@jasonbarlow8263]

Check out the live version . John Paul Jones is playing the organ and the base with his feet

[@kevinbrady6075]

John Paul Jones,not-so-secret weapon a "One man Orchestra.' And no only 2 other musicians on the studio recordings,....only 2.

[@davidpeters44]

JPJ played mellotron, piano and bass on this track. In live performance, he played keys with bass pedals.

[@heliotropezzz333]

It's called the rain song because it acknowledges that a little rain must fall in all our lives. It's not so named as a song to play on a rainy day - though you can do that of course.

[@algoner4421]

My wife surprised me and walked out to this at our wedding. The part that starts at 2:30. Unfortunately I lost her to breast cancer 2.5 years ago at age of 39. Beautiful song, amazing song writers and composers. I don't think enough people give credit to their talent, to think a "rock band" composed this piece of music.

[@lindakessler8768]

❤❤❤

[@JoeandAngie]

Love you, brother.

[@MJEvermore853]

❤️

[@luvbasses5487]

…this is what happens when you’ve got a choirmaster-level, composer/arranger/highly polished session organist/bassist in your band. It’s like having two of the four Beatles in one man back there! This band without John Paul likely wouldn’t have ever reached their famed cruising altitude. He used a Mellotron for this song. It’s a keyboard machine that has tapes inside which can replicate many different musical sounds. Do a search on one. John Lennon used one for the opening notes of Strawberry Fields! Brian Jones used one as well, with the Stones.

[@jeffkemper7920]

Jimmy Page is probably the greatest guitar player to put layer upon layer of guitar and make it so it never sounds muddy or congested. His use of different guitar tunings was impressive. This is Led Zeppelin in symphonic majesty. Great job gentlemen. Great job.

[@ScottDeBerg]

It's not typical Zep, but it's my favorite Zep song. Good job guys!

[@sunnyd4734]

Beautiful ballad.

[@kevinbrady6075]

Gentlemen,.....again a 'rumor" George Harrison told either Robert or Jimmy that LZ didn''t do ballads(!).Hence 'The Rain Song.'

[@justthefacts9374]

The first 4 notes is the beginning of Here comes the sun

[@brewstergallery]

Never heard that rumor but kinda odd because they had earlier ballads like Going to California, Tangerine, That's the Way, Thank You....

[@JoeandAngie]

Its true. George threw down the gauntlet. Once bonzo pushed George into a pool! They were friends.

[@bobbyn.9773]

It was not a rumor it actually happened trust me! George encouraged them to write a ballad and Jimmy wrote the music to a beautiful ballad with Jones creating a beautiful string sequence

[@tektoniks_architects]

@@justthefacts9374 "Something"

[@nickgrazier3373]

In pop / rock music most tracks are less than 5 mins, Queen changed all that, their fan, top UK DJ (can’t remember his name), went to bat for them when the BBC producers saw that here new song Bohemian Rhapsody was better than 7 min they also couldn’t get to do their premier show “Top of The Pops“. The DJ said you’ve got to be here, they said they had contractual issues and couldn’t be there but what if they could send a video of their performance but only if it was full time. He fraught for their deal and they got a ad hoc production team together and sent to him and he played it on Top of The Pops. The world went wild for this the very 1st rock / Pop video in the world. And then the rest is History. Long live the Queen Legend

[@trespatines8698]

The Beatles “Hey Jude” was around 7 minutes long and it came out in the late sixties. Point of reference to the under 5 minute songs.

[@MJEvermore853]

The Beatles did it first

[@isadona59]

J.Paul Jones played keyboards an bass at the same time. In live he play bas with his feet and keyboards with his hands

[@zosometalgod]

This song is about all the seasons of love!

[@MJEvermore853]

Yep. 👍

[@matthiask08]

I love those Mellotron strings ❤

[@antarcticorb9197]

You should have had your girlfriend with you on this one.

[@williamcabell142]

GOATS! 😎

[@henryhartley9993]

One of my all time favourite songs, JPJ playing and arrangements on this track is incredible. Page and Plant did use an orchestra for this song on their MTV unplugged video, it's definitely worth checking out....

[@timothyparsons8327]

I would urge you guys to explore the wonderful music of the Moody Blues…the mellotron features in their early works. I feel confident you will wish to pursue their concept album… Days Of Future Passed…to begin with!

[@juliemanarin4127]

Watch this live!! NO GUEST MUSICIANS! Live JPJ plays bass with his feet while playing the keys!! You have to see it!

[@williamcabell142]

In concert he played the bass with his feet. They never had any other musicians. The old man doesn’t know Zeppelin! 🤨

[@simply_psi]

I think this song really demonstrates how the band have matured from the sound from Led Zepp 1, to this is incredible, in the early days they were talented musicians, but this shows supreme song writing and arrangement ability. A master class in giving music the space to breathe.

[@BrettLesPaul]

Alivia needs to hear this!

[@MrTexxan8]

Song always gives me chills. Saw Zep in 1973 Dont remember much thx to the thc pills

[@JoeandAngie]

Quays?

[@MrTexxan8]

@@JoeandAngie no just thc pills. I never heard about them after college but they were available back then.

[@Rastis62]

How can they do this live? Hold my bear.

[@raffisekzenian2746]

The live version on The Song Remains The Same is even better. It’s on another level, especially with Robert’s dream scenes.

[@garya7893]

He used bass foot pedals on stage live i assumed

[@iKvetch558]

I don't think anyone can dislike this song...if I ever meet someone who does, I will be very suspicious of their judgement.✌💯😁 Please react to Rush...most folks start with the official video to Tim Sawyer, and they seem to have little issue with copyright. However, if you really want the best introduction to Rush, I suggest you check out the live version of Xanadu from the double live album Exit Stage Left...I have seen that one blow many many people's minds.😎😎

[@johnwriter8234]

To Dad: Dude ... am 63,; ya'll Raising Your Boy RIGHT !!!

[@frankhatton2089]

Plant mentions every one of the four seasons in the lyrics

[@marciv2964]

My favorite 😍

[@ledded1]

JPJ played keyboards and used bass foot pedals for the bassline live.

[@mariopardillo8618]

Nice reaction guys! It's so nice to see father and son bonding over great music. I introduced my daughter to Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin and other great groups I grew up with. I'd like to introduce you guys to a more "modern" band (been around since the '90s) that I would put right up there with the best from my youth. They are called Nightwish - a Symphonic Metal group from Finland that is truly impressive and versatile. I'd highly recommend watching their live performance of "Ghost Love Score" at Wacken Open Air in 2013. kzbin.info/www/bejne/amjIkGxsZrSEjac

[@ArcofNeptune]

Thank you for the recommend!

[@RockinMamaT]

JPJ in incredible on this track❤

[@zosometalgod]

You should have Alivia for this album! John Paul Jones out of the piano later and Jimmy Page mixed it in! Live John Paul Jones played keyboards and he had foot pedals for the base when this song and many songs are done lie which calls for keyboards and base! No orchestra to back them up live ever! Only later with Page and Plant did they use a Arabic orchestra for their unleaded concert

[@markgulbranson7518]

George Harrison said you guys never do ballads Jimmy Page said hold my beer

[@mattbailey9396]

Some lovely sounds for sure. A bit slow for my taste, but nice to hear it again! Share a few MX pics with us in an upcoming video. 😃

[@itsmedrooms6071]

If you don’t like this song, and find it beautiful, there’s something wrong with you. That’s my opinion for most of the denigrators of Zeppelin’s music in general and I’m glad that people as young as you recognize the brilliance of this band, it’s great. Prince once commented on the music of Zeppelin saying that every song had a different color. It speaks to the wide diversity of sounds and styles this band extolled. They were all innovators and they had such amazing ears. It’s hard to see today how influential a band they were because they have been so heavily copied and emulated, but they wrote the blueprint; there’s no doubt about it. Btw, let’s hear it for John Paul Jones. He added so much color and diversity to their music with all his keyboard work, various stringed instruments and of course his brilliant bass playing. Zeppelin wouldn’t have been half as good without him, so underrated.

[@robertasirgutz8800]

The video is exquisite. Dad has a channel?

[@hansvandermeulen5515]

The guitars are in a tuning that's apparently unique to this one song.

[@TheSledge77]

JPJ does the bass by pressing pedals that are underneath his keyboard

[@juliemanarin4127]

JPJ was formally and classically trained!

[@myownchannel247]

Check out John Paul Jones' triple neck guitar

[@robertvigada6745]

Dad,you mentioned Camel,get the youngster started on them,that will definitely expand his musical journey.

[@jackgilchrist]

I have heard instrumental covers of this song played in doctor's offices and elevators. Imagine, a Led Zeppelin song becoming elevator music... I don't know if they should consider that an honor or not. But that's just how good the song is, that it was played on rock radio, AM radio, and even elevators and offices.

[@selvacorpi]

emotive

[@jrsinsf]

You should have listened to this one with your girlfriend... duh!😉

[@MrBedZeppelin]

Zep is much more than a heavy metal rock band, quite the opposite in cases like this song. Critics could not figure this band out and lived to regret their mistakes of early harsh critiques. Now ZEP lives in Legends!

[@staciojeda4146]

You should watch Rush in a live video to see how THREE people play the instruments of say 6 people.. Geddy Lee is the master of playing the bass with foot pedals while playing the keys/synth... or playing the bass with his hands and playing the keys with foot pedals.. Alex Lifeson does it too except he plays lead/rhythm guitar.. oh... Geddy sings while doing it all as well... and well, Neil Peart (RIP Professor) is unmatched as a drummer/percussionist and was the main lyric writer for the band. #RushArmy!

[@mikefetterman6782]

Led Zeppelin was not against using overdubs in the studio. If they needed 2 guitar parts, Jimmy would overdub the 2nd after recording the 1st and lay it over top. John Paul Jones could play keys on one track and bass on another, and mandolin on another. Billy Corgan, and Freddie Mercury, both overdubbed one hundred tracks on top of each other for songs. This is how 4 musicians can sound like a hundred in a studio. Paul McCartney and Dave Grohl can play all the instruments on the albums by recording each one separately on each track.

[@mikefetterman6782]

Hence 4-track, 8-track- 16-track-and 32 track recorders.

[@mikefetterman6782]

Doing it live would just be a little thinner sound, less production. Bands can get away with it in most cases.

[@JosephHuntelvisnspiders]

You like how you can hear the guitar strings slide? Checkout this masterclass by Page in this live version many moons later. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJanqp96bcmJbbc&ab_channel=80thisvelvetglove Since I've Been Lovin' You is also great from the same session.

[@joeynatts6542]

This is one you should have reacted to with your girl

[@scotttrainer9704]

Silas, you need to pay more attention to the lyrics and the meaning of songs. I get that it's not always easy on a first listen, but worth the effort.

[@timothykunkel7315]

Ask your Dad if remembers the group called whassp

[@MathieuLajeunesse]

pfft this weird "Dad" guy reacted to Firth of Fifth last year and said "NoT mY tHiNg"'. YOU'RE not my thing, DAD !!!

[@markmartinez5122]

Your father's a cool dude, but this is the 2nd or 3rd reaction he's been in and sorry but he's No Zeppelin Aficionado ! Please, PLEASE bring back Alivia for her insight and reactions

[@debbystasinopoulou4696]

I enjoy your videos, but I think you guys would do so much better with these reviews/reactions if you did just a little research on the music prior to filming. So much information is available about LZ's songs, and the background, musical training, and history of the band members, there's no excuse for not knowing what instruments are used on a specific song, nor having read the lyrics for a basic understanding of what the song is about. The slightest bit of knowledge would make the listening experience better for you, and your reaction more palatable for us!

[@JoeandAngie]

Hear! Hear!

[@williamcabell142]

Hey Dad....Metal SUCKS, AS BAD AS RAP!