My Girlfriend And I React To Led Zeppelin - Achilles Last Stand!!!

[@geoffreyedwards8227]

I think this song cements Bonham`s place as the greatest drummer in rock history.

[@mr.orange8211]

John Bonham and Neil Peart are the fucking gods

[@chrisclark7170]

This or his shuffle in Fool in the Rain

[@sicotshit7068]

Play his Moby Dick solo especially at MSG too, that is amazing as hell.

[@MarkCox21125150]

YUP! FIRE!!!

[@garytittlesoul64]

In a recent Robert plant interview he said this was by far the best drumming John Bonham had ever played. Definitely his most difficult piece.

[@jeremymerrifield219]

Four Sticks was the most difficult

[@nicknitro4420]

@@jeremymerrifield219 "I Never had drum lessons ,I just played the way I wanted, and got black-listed in Birmingham ....." John Bonham 6/21/1975

[@ericskivers6643]

I was about your age when I heard them for the first time . I’m 61 now. They ruled then , throughout my life and still . Warms my heart that people in your generation dig them

[@lauraulnye6857]

Soon will be 64. Zeppelin has always been my favorite band.❤️. I love that the younger generations that called us boomers are now realizing just how cool we are.😘

[@greggbradford2307]

Im 63 and I hear you... these kids lol. We're grew up with each song day in day out. Every song on every albums was a hit... their blown away hearing this magic time we lived. So many Greats... bands...hits... they'll never know completely how blessed we were with concerts and such as well... great day to yah!!

[@greggbradford2307]

I call them the greats... he's one of the grewts... Many greats... best way to say Their masters at their craft

[@greggbradford2307]

John Bonhom, one of the best drummers in the world at the time... A great...

[@Bluewizard7131]

The live version of this from Knebworth is absolute fire!

[@MarkCox21125150]

Fo sho!!

[@Scoobydcs]

There's 8 guitar tracks on this, Jimmy recorded them all in 1 night in the studio! Jimmy made the guitar cry and sing, 1 of VERY few players who can do that. Imo he's the best ever

[@Ledzepnut]

There may be others that are faster or whatever, but I can think of only one other guitarist who can make it sing, cry, and make the most beautiful sounds emit from it as well as Page, and that's this guy from Pink Floyd, (no need to say his name) they are equally talented, but I do give the edge to Jimmy, his riffs are just too amazing

[@Scoobydcs]

@@Ledzepnut i absolutely agree, the solo on time is just sublime!. the thing is theyre both great technically but that ISNT how they pl;ay, they talk to my soul! mark knopfler does it a bit too and it sooo rare

[@Scoobydcs]

@@marcelliott1111 brothers in arms and private investigations are my favourites. He has a conversation with himself and us on the guitar

[@Kashmir.820]

Welcome back to Zeppelin… to answer your question they are looking at the “Obelisk “. It represents force & presence. On your killer tie dye it is Jimmy, JPJ, Bonzo, (RIP) Robert. Great reaction guys.

[@juliemanarin4127]

Then they did it live!!

[@davidscroggins7728]

Finally, thank you for reacting to one of the greatest rock songs ever mastered. Achilles Last Stand. What drum work, what a guitar solo. Thanks again. More please. Until next time stay well

[@Scoobydcs]

Robert did the vocals for this in a wheelchair after a bad car crash, he sometimes introduced it live as the wheelchair piece lol

[@DC-ih8bv]

Jimmy’s best solo Roberts best lyric Bonzo best song JPJ keeping the beast tamed in the back.. Also ..watch it live !!!

[@ga41867]

4:31 they are staring at the object. It was inspired by 2001 A Space Odyssey monolith scene. The object in every picture represents a presence, thus the album title.

[@randyhochstein8455]

Apparently, a limited number of identical “Objects” where produced in a numbered run, and were distributed. I don’t know what the criteria might have been in order to get one, but I believe they are collectible. ✌🏼😎

[@garylagstrom3864]

Yeah that would be cool to own! The object is iconic imagine sitting around with friends listening to this album and go notice anything? Great conversation piece!

[@sirajaxl]

@@garylagstrom3864 The record company put out 500 official replicas. There’s a KZbin clip from pawn stars if you search out the object.

[@andreasmeissner]

LED ZEPPELIN !!! Das Warten hat sich gelohnt. Ich hatte schon Entzugserscheinungen. Led Zepp - für mich die beste Band der Welt. Bis zum Ende meiner Tage. Beste Gitarre, bestes Schlagzeug, bester Gesang, beste Keyboards!

[@fifidurand7421]

probably the most underrated led zeppelin song

[@BenWillyums]

Jimmy Page is on record saying this is his favorite guitar solo he ever did

[@michaelmasuda7096]

The thing that separates Page from the rest of the guitarists of his time was that his time as a session guitarist in the mid sixties trained him to listen to parts in a song, to learn how to piece together and orchestrate melodies and counter-melodies into a tapestry of epic music like “Achilles”. Not every guitarist has the ear or the training for studio production and orchestration-he was the whole package. His playing may not be as polished as Eddie Van Halen or Yngwie Malmsteen, but he doesn’t have to be. He’s a composer who happens to be one of the best guitarists of his time. And with his quartet of Plant, Jones, and Bonham-who all had great listening and improvisational skills (like classical Indian musicians do), he was in his element to show the world his style of rock music. He changed the genre. Half of the time on stage, Zep was improvising and exploring within the framework-more so than the hippy rock like Jefferson Airplane or Grateful Dead. It was tighter. It was less about meandering and more about call and response, unison, and other classical Indian tricks. Bonham kept it tight and grooving. Jones authoritatively held the groove down too with his incredibly melodic bass lines. And Plant had the ballsy pipes to match Page’s guitar lines and steer the band into uncharted waters from time to time (plus he was an excellent lyricist and a walking library of rockabilly and blues lyrics). They knew from the first time they got into a room and jammed that they had chemistry. They pushed each other. They listened and replied back. They knew when to take the reins and when to give the the reins to someone else. No other band had that kind of ability. And the songs they crafted were carefully made to allow for that format. There may be bands that sound like them (Kingdom Come, Greta Van Fleet) but they miss the underlying intricacies of chemistry to really pull off what Zep was all about. Page spent years honing his abilities on guitar and in the studio before Zep ever formed. Same with Jones. This is why they sounded polished from the very first album. They all had years of experience and woodshedding before even joining up.

[@KravMagoo]

Yngwie Malmsteen?????? Gimme a break. Who tf ever came up with the idea that speed equals musicianship?? Dude BORES me to despondency. Most players known for speed are boring af. On a different but similar note, I've never heard a GVF song that made me say, "Damn, I want to listen to that again!" I've got most all of LZ's tunes memorized, so I can listen to them any time I want.

[@PeterTea]

When I listen to the song I envision myself flying on the back of a dragon into some epic, mythical battle of old 🐉 This song inspired a lot of the galloping heavy metal, like Iron Maident, etc. Check out the live at Knebworth version from 79 too to see all this glory.

[@Scoobydcs]

Hey and I'd be ready to fight the fucking world when I got there

[@antarcticorb9197]

Yes.

[@malcshone4409]

Suggest you reduce your 💊 medication!!😵‍💫😵

[@2dashville]

I love this song. It’s relentless.

[@jonathangilbert2456]

My favorite Zeppelin album and my favorite Zeppelin song.

[@robgeorgeoff4045]

I love how Olivia reacts when she rests back on the chair, she finally realizes what many of us have known for decades ❤

[@robgeorgeoff4045]

Sorry for Spelling your name wrong 😊

[@jtinners4317]

THE VERY BEST song ever conceived, written and recorded. It’s unbelievable

[@johnlamere2189]

The cover and inside sleeve, created by Hipgnosis with George Hardie, features images of people interacting with a black obelisk-shaped object. Inside the sleeve, the item is referred to simply as "The Object". It was intended to represent Zeppelin's "force and presence". Hipgnosis co-founder Storm Thorgerson wrote that the obelisk represented the power of Led Zeppelin, saying they were "so powerful, they didn't need to be there". Both Page and Plant have said that the presence of the object in the photographs made people stop and think about what is real, which reflected the music. The background in the cover photograph is an artificial marina, installed in London's Earl's Court arena for the annual Boat Show, in the winter of 1974-75. The band played a series of concerts at this venue in May 1975, a few months after the boat show. The inner sleeve photographs came from various archive stock pictures, and was designed to resemble a feature in National Geographic. The girl on the back cover photo also appeared on Houses of the Holy. Hipgnosis and Hardie were nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Album Package in 1977.

[@kianpa1]

This was me in the 70’s. Thank you!

[@terrylandess6072]

After the double album masterpiece that is Physical Graffiti, when Presence released everyone had to relax and learn once again that Zeppelin is always evolving and more than one listen is needed to reflect on their genius. "You can't say he's the best. They're all better in their own regards". That is an incredibly wise statement.

[@JoeandAngie]

Also, Robert Plant sang from a sitting or propped up position due to a car wreck which shattered his leg... This song separates Led from Rush by light years

[@JacobBailey]

The song just swings wide the heavy doors leading into the Metal Realm! Nobody could process this amount of power and story telling!

[@dbclassic8733]

Great to have you back on Zep - that reaction was pure! Well done you two ☺️

[@mytempleofrock]

This will be taught in music theory classes as what 'The Ride Of the Valkyries' would sound like if Wagner wrote it today. Its one of the examples of a band at their peak and why they are so appreciated today as they were when it was released. Never get tired of hearing this song and seeing others appreciate its level of songwriting.

[@davidgates-x9s]

Zeppelin are the best and greatest band that's ever graced this earth. We were so lucky to have them play a part in our lives.

[@juliemanarin4127]

This live in 1979 at Knebworth is outstanding!

[@malcshone4409]

It is/was and I was there!!

[@zoffo62]

As was I, August 11th, 1979. Still have vivid .emories of the whole day. It was a bizarre line up, and a surreal experience waking up to Chaz And Dave! Zeppelin were, well, Zeppelin, tight but loose, Achillies Last Stand, Kashmir and the reworked Whole Lotta Love were outstanding.

[@ab9957]

I was 16 when this came out. I would listen to ALS on my GE portable cassette player with my earphones positioned so that my teacher couldn't see.

[@2dashville]

The band Heart loved this song so much that they wanted to write a song with a driving beat like this one and they did. It’s called Barracuda. Check it out.

[@JacobBailey]

That makes sense! It is my favorite Heart song and now I know why:)

[@gj8683]

"Barracuda" is also about a myth, though a different kind.

[@michaelbucceri9215]

I have always maintained that this was what inspired Heart to write Barracuda. Lots of Hearts early works sound Zeppelin inspired as well.

[@paulgarza1386]

Heart's drummer said in an interview, that his drumming on Barracuda was an ode to Bonzo

[@joelharris3389]

In the summer of 1976, I purchased this Album. One of my favorite Zepplin. Jimmy Page lead guitarist, John Paul Jones Bass, John Bonham, DRUMMER EXTRODENARE Robert Plant VOCALS. Bohnam and Jones joined the band as a package deal.

[@LuGer212]

I love playing this song on drums, it is *such* a workout

[@garytittlesoul64]

I've been waiting for this reaction

[@garylagstrom3864]

One of my favorite zeppelin songs ever! It’s great live to check it out!

[@jeffh3170]

No matter what anyone says. This IS the best drummer in the history of the world. :) J

[@Chase57Tx]

You travel time, as you explore these soundscapes.

[@jonathanlocke6404]

This album is unique in their discography. Most of the other albums each have a wide palette of different moods and feels and styles. This one is very much of one piece, perhaps owing to the particular circumstances under which it was recorded. It has one feel: urgent...

[@fixzeichner5592]

Good reaction from you both. Before recording the album, Robert Plant was in a serious car accident with his family. He sang the album sitting in a wheelchair.

[@grandwazoodebris1015]

I really like Presence. It's got a kind of unity to it, similar mood and sound through it, probably because it was written & recorded so fast. I don't know if you're planning on doing the whole thing, I would recommend it. If not, at least do Tea for One and Nobody's Fault But Mine. Royal Orleans is great deeper cut, a personal favorite. Edit: Great, I see you're doing them all. Good you noticed the drums, this is one of Bonham's tour de force songs, though I suppose there's a bunch.

[@jeffcampbell668]

I'm 56, been listening to this for40 years. What I get out of the cover is a snapshot of a family looking at the ''Presence'". jmho

[@Chatta-Ortega]

The black object pays homage to the monolith from 2001 A Space Odyssey.

[@huerosantos7563]

I was 15 when this Album came out in 76. I bought this album right when it came out (Thanks Mom). Going on 63 next month, still love this song, but Nobody's Fault but Mine is still my favorite. 😎👊🏽✌🏽

[@devanworkman8745]

The thing that the family is staring at is called the obelisk or simply the object as its also called sometimes, it makes another appearance at the reunion concert in 2007 during Kashmir as well.

[@williamcabell142]

Guys check it live...that will blow you away! 😎👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@Scoobydcs]

Notice how the end is Jimmy bringing it right back full circle to the beginning of the song, INCREDIBLE song!!

[@TomTom-ui9hg]

Jimmy Page has been listed one of the top 3 guitarist of all time. I agree! Peace!!

[@eximusic]

For Your Life is another great track off that album. Totally underrated Zep album. And Jimmy Page uses a whammy bar on it with his Strat. No one ever played guitar like Jimmy Page back then or to this day. He was his own genre.

[@antarcticorb9197]

One of my favorites from them. It's got that unique groove...love that frigging song!

[@garyboden5795]

The Celebration Day version of For Your Life is the first time that they ever performed it live. John Bonham’s son Jason on drums.

[@eximusic]

@@garyboden5795 I have that DVD, but didn't know that. Such a great song, amazing they never performed live with John Sr.

[@neshobanakni]

The one from this album that always gets me is "Nobody's Fault But Mine." During that transition period from vinyl / 8-track / cassette (including DAT) / to CD. Quadraphonic was interspersed in there as well - We all spent a lot on the various media and their players. Of course, just before Zep came out, I was jamming to reel-to-reel...

[@dudermcdudeface3674]

The live one is even more badass.

[@luclebel8385]

The best Zeppelin song ever. ❤

[@mattharvey968]

Glad to see you guys back on the Zeppelin train!!👊🏻

[@zosometalgod]

There's no such thing as a simple drum beat especially in this song Achilles last stand! John Bonham was a beast in this drumming is not easy any of it! This song is what started the gallop rhythm which iron maiden made it their signature sound thanks to Led Zeppelin! And this is proto power metal!

[@WolverineFootballalumni]

You need great bass playing as well as the drums to get the galloping sound.

[@jmar7631]

Dang, Silas, how many Zeppelin songs have you reacted to and you're still not sure who's who in the band? Top left: Jimmy Page Top right: John Paul Jones Bottom left: John Bonham Bottom right: Robert Plant If you thought this was great, I recommend that you react to their 1979 Knebworth concert live performance of "Achilles Last Stand". Fabulous, to say the least, and maybe watching them live again will help you to attach a face to a name. ;) Good to see that you're back to reacting to the best rock band in history. :) Edit: The black obelisk is referred to inside the album cover as "The Object". A co-founder of the art company, Hipgnosis, that designed the cover said it was intended to represent Zeppelin's "force and presence", saying they were "so powerful, they didn't need to be there".

[@vicprovost2561]

A great song on a a damn fine album, his guitar just shines on this LP. Tea for One is the other epic on it, a slower, bluesy pace and another remarkable tune. Nice to see Alivia again! Enjoy🎵🎸🎤🎹🎶

[@Scoobydcs]

It's a grungy version of sibly imo

[@vickjr98]

Album isn't all that but this song is definitely a high point

[@Scoobydcs]

INCREDIBLE track!!!

[@JimmyDaBone]

The Mighty Arms of Atlas... that's why I named my cat Atlas.

[@stevenspicer4873]

Plant played a demo of this for his girlfriend, who said that she wouldn't like to be left alone in a room with it.

[@jonathanlocke6404]

This is a real tour de force...Maybe my favorite Zeppelin track overall, if I had to pick one. What really gets me is that my favorite part is that sort of arpeggiated guitar, and it's only played at the beginning and at the end. Astounding piece of work...

[@User58747]

I was 16 when I first heard this in 1976 - it was a life changing experience.!!

[@TisTheDamnStickSeason]

My favourite Zeppelin song

[@marshman96]

The "object" on the cover is actually in a series of photos on the gatefold album cover. It was developed by Hipnosis (Storm Thorgeson) the same team that is responsible for Most of Pink Floyd's album covers.

[@TuxmanXP]

* Hipgnosis

[@kevinbrady6075]

one more time kids: John Bonham drums,John Paul Jones,bass and keys, + Page ,Plant the rest

[@phantomrockerr]

Anything from Zeppelin is good. Hi Alivia, good to see you again.

[@ga41867]

The title comes from Robert when he was recording this song. On playback he got excited while listening on crutches and fell. Thus, the last stand.

[@israelbenitez6346]

Where the mighty arms of Atlas hold the heavens from the Earth

[@slave2tyranny]

Just imagine if Bonzo lived, the music we would have enjoyed.

[@kevinbrady6075]

I see ''sninky faces,... hahahhahahhaha!

[@victorstefanovsky6902]

This song is a bomb.

[@neilmcdonald9164]

My absolute fave LedZep track,from their most underrated album (though to be honest otherwise not one of my favourites)🎩💜

[@miketreacy5712]

I can really recommend the live performance of this song at Knebworth in 1979. They did two dates that year on 4 and 11 August. I went to the first one where the live track was filmed and its still the most incredible concert I have attended. Bonham, the drummer, is an absolute monster on this track. Kashmir from the same concert is incredible as well.

[@bredincummings4381]

If any of their songs was a John Bonham song; this is one. His beats make this one a sonic locomotive! 🐐

[@joescott8877]

Jimmy Page's personal fav Zep song. You can see (hear) why! Super fun reaction to watch, guys! Good to have you back on the Zep Train!

[@jann1800able]

the live version from knebworth 1979 is very good. As is kashmir from that same concert. in my time of dying live 1975 from mothership dvd is good too.

[@PeterTea]

At the end Zeppelin literally took a bow 🙇‍♂️ Tis the time of year for tricks and/or treats 🎃

[@UjjayaEthnoambient]

The favorite track of Jimmy page .

[@huerosantos7563]

16:58 She had me cracking up, I did the same thing when I had this album back in 76. 🤣🤦🏽😎✌🏽

[@itsmedrooms6071]

It’s the layered guitar parts that really sets Zeppelin apart from other bands of that era. No one composes guitar parts with the intentionality of completing a soundscape that only works with all these interlocking guitars quite like Page, even to this day. Bonham just kills it…all four of them. It just exemplifies musical excellence.

[@huerosantos7563]

The cover and inside sleeve, created by Hipgnosis with George Hardie, features images of people interacting with a black obelisk-shaped object. Inside the sleeve, the item is referred to simply as "The Object". It was intended to represent Zeppelin's "force and presence".

[@scottengel6694]

THE GREATEST BAND EVER HANDS DOWN!!!❤😊

[@frodehanssen4690]

The thing in the middle of the table is "The Thing"! It was a gag from the band, it was made in 1000 ex and given to different dignitaries and special friends of the band. It is almost impossible to find one for sale, but last year one was sold for 10.000$...

[@bobshaw8319]

This is Zeppelin at its finest .. The live video from Knebworth 79 will leave you both stunned and amazed .. Check it out .. Peace

[@David-gu4is]

Raw power. Zeppelin at their very best.

[@geekexmachina]

You should do more videos together , its hilarious watching you get roasted, I like the way she draws out your comments, it would be nice to hear your thoughts more. This is a good piece of music to imagine Achilles final battle during the trojan War and his death by an arrow to the heel his only weak spot (shot by Paris). This sort of thing i always find reminiscent of Hawkwinds "Chronicle of the Black Sword".

[@joshuadeshaies7106]

Back with the GOATS!! luv it guys. What a song ha? lol rock on!!¡

[@markfx12]

From Wikipedia: Packaging and artwork The cover and inside sleeve, created by Hipgnosis with George Hardie, features images of people interacting with a black obelisk-shaped object. Inside the sleeve, the item is referred to simply as "The Object". It was intended to represent Zeppelin's "force and presence".[5][22] Hipgnosis co-founder Storm Thorgerson wrote that the obelisk represented the power of Led Zeppelin, saying they were "so powerful, they didn't need to be there".[23][24] Both Page and Plant have said that the presence of the object in the photographs made people stop and think about what is real, which reflected the music.[24] The background in the cover photograph is an artificial marina, installed in London's Earl's Court arena for the annual Boat Show, in the winter of 1974-75. The band played a series of concerts at this venue in May 1975, a few months after the boat show. The inner sleeve photographs came from various archive stock pictures, and was designed to resemble a feature in National Geographic.[25] The girl on the back cover photo also appeared on Houses of the Holy.[22] Hipgnosis and Hardie were nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Album Package in 1977.[26]

[@boblilley7429]

This young guy should listen to all brit rock bands from the 60s he wont be disappointed nice to see American youth listening to this genre of music.

[@troyhyre8043]

You two are so dorky and funny together! At 12:49 you cracked me up! Ha!

[@mikeh3851]

In your poster, Jimmy Page,guitar, top left. John Paul Jones, bass, top right. John Bonham, drums, Bottom left. Robert Plant, vocals, bottom right. It's great to see young people ike yourselves enjoying this music. The 70's were a time of great music. Thanks for posting.

[@brentfreeland5834]

The item in the center of the table has been referred to as The Object. It seems to have a presence. ✌️

[@joegaffey7609]

Almost impossible to pick a favorite Zep song but this one is right up there. ☘️✌️

[@rosuobs3972]

I knew that would blow your socks off it's fantastic, their best song I think. Try this one for a treat, KZbin, ''''Irainian band PART covered Led Zeppelin's song Achilles Last Stand live in the studio'''', this is a brilliant cover mate, their all brilliant, see what you think. three cheers to you two thanks

[@VIDSTORAGE]

OK we got the super couple back on the LedZep Track

[@MrDeengels]

Where Page separates himself from his contemporaries is his composition. No one writes like Page period

[@yozaseig3870]

Watch this live at Knebworth guys. Jimmy trying to do the 8 guitar parts out of one guitar. The Wizard!!

[@kindalikechicken2299]

Great music, great reaction. I love your genuineness, enthusiasm, and chemistry. Fun. Subd.

[@ledzep570]

Witness the birth of heavy metal it's all about the black object

[@phillipharrison7283]

Epic!!!!! So glad you kids enjoyed it too

[@GT-mq1dx]

This sounds like jazz-fusion to me, that’s the first time I’ve ever thought of this song this way. Anybody else ever get that? He’s definitely one of my all time favorite guitarist along with Lifeson.

[@MycontentisgoldJerryGold]

Opening new folder in my Prog collection for LZ after this. 😍

[@isadona59]

Robert sang this song in a wheelchair, due to the terrible accident he had suffered and that forced the group to cancel tours. It's not just the operation on his vocal cords, it's that it was not known if he would be able to walk well again, everyone was nervous and depressed. This album was recorded in just 18 days, especially the result of Page's dedication. J.P. Jons was a little absent, Bonzo a little drunk, Plant in a wheelchair. Without a fixed home, because of taxes, like gypsies, at the peak of fame, nervous, full of fury and rage. THIS IS AN IMPRESSIVE SONG and given the circumstances even more so.

[@1j007zm]

Great reaction!, 😃 hi Olivia!, Zeppelin Rocks!, ❤ love this tune!, Silas is right, Jimmy is the first picture on top. Have you done "Traveling riverside blues"?, 🎶 if not I highly recommend it, I think it's on the "Coda" album, but recorded in 1969. Thank you! Peace! ☮

[@Ledzepnut]

"Hey Hey What Can I Do" as well, the song released only as a single, which was on the B side of "Immigrant Song", in which I wish I still had, but someone correct me if I'm wrong