My Mom And I React To Led Zeppelin - The Battle of Evermore!!!

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[@jmar7631]

"The Battle of Evermore" is a folk song characterized as "fantasy medievalism". Plant wanted another voice for the recording to create the sound he wanted for the song, so a folk singer called Sandy Denny was invited in to sing with him. It's the only song LZ recorded with a guest vocalist. During live performances, Jones sang her part, sometimes with Bonham joining in. Sound engineer, Andy Johns, said about the song's development, "The band was sitting next to the chimney in Headley, drinking tea, when Jimmy grabbed a mandolin and started playing. I gave him a microphone and stuck a Gibson echo on his mandolin. Jimmy had brought this stuff before and had asked me to take a look at it. Suddenly Robert started singing and this amazing track was born from nowhere." Plant wrote the lyrics and there has been a lot of debate surrounding from where he developed his idea for them. Some say The Lord of the Rings, others say Scottish history, and yet others still say from King Arthur stories. Plant was a voracious reader (likely still is) and had an interest in various genres, so I think it's a combination of ideas borne out of that, with the general theme being the ongoing battle between good and evil. I've never read anything in which Plant himself spoke about what influenced his idea for the lyrics, but perhaps others have. Good to meet your mom! It's so cool to be meeting your family and friends. Thanks, Silas. :) Edit: If you want to read the lyrics, you can find them here: www.musixmatch.com/lyrics/Led-Zeppelin/The-Battle-of-Evermore

[@mattbailey9396]

Appreciate the info!! 💥

[@helenespaulding7562]

So good to see another great contributor. Good morning J!

[@jmar7631]

@@helenespaulding7562 Thanks, Helene, and good morning to you. :)

[@helenespaulding7562]

@@jmar7631 here’s a fantasy dinner for you: You, Henrietta, Kashmir and I enjoying talking about all things Zeppelin…….and the guys in general.

[@juliemanarin4127]

I hear Jimmy did the mandolin on this!

[@gavinblenkinsop6250]

Great reaction guys. Your Mom was right it’s Jimmy on mandolin. He had never played one before and borrowed John Paul Jones’ mandolin and wrote this song…that’s how great the man is. Sandy Denny’s vocals on this song are so beautiful. She is the one rallying the troops and preparing them for battle.

[@juliemanarin4127]

Exactly!

[@jenniemosora9238]

Hi, Gavin! Silas's mom here. Thank you for your thoughtful reply and thank you so much for exploring music with Silas!

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

Sandy Denny and Robert on vocals, Jimmy on Mandolin. What a masterpiece.

[@realmikegarner]

JPJ on mandolin and Jimmy on guitar

[@boyanadragomirova3775]

No, Jimmy Page is on the mandolin and the guitar.

[@TomTom-ui9hg]

Even though Mom looks young enough to be your sister, it was fun to see her reaction every time the high notes occurred and how she closed her eyes to totally experience the song. It makes this old man happy to see parents experience great music with their kids. Something special about it. Peace!

[@jenniemosora9238]

Oh. Wow. Hi, Tom! Silas's mom here. Your comment was so kind and so thoughtfully worded. Thank you for taking the time to write this and also for supporting Silas!!

[@markgulbranson7518]

I'm a fan of all Zeppelin songs but this was always my favorite because of it's uniqueness. There's nothing else like it.

[@paulbowles7426]

RIP Sandy Denny im so glad I was i born around this era of music not any later than hearing the computer music of today to hear music of a generation where musicians were on top of their craft

[@kevinbrady6075]

Hi Mom!!! Mandolin indeed.That is Sanny Denny (the other voice) and yes another LOTR,some,.........Robert was well read and some reference to the border wars(England,Scotland,Wales) Peace,out! 🙂

[@fewwiggle]

Sandy Denny -- indeed -- as one of his songs between LZ album's, Silas should consider Fairport Convention's "Tam Lin" with Sandy on lead vocal

[@andrewmorton9327]

Sandy Denny of Fairport Convention, now sadly deceased. The lyrics are about Lord of the Rings.

[@jenniemosora9238]

Hi, Kevin! Silas's mom here. Thank you for taking the time to comment and thank you, too, for supporting Silas in his endeavors!

[@davidbordonaro1631]

Hi Mom ! you've got one hell of a son there ! I was born in 1960 so you could say I grew up with them - trust me the more and longer you listen to them the better they get . Enjoy, no band hits like Led Zeppelin

[@juliemanarin4127]

I was born on JPJs birthday in 60s also...I couldn't love this band more!

[@jenniemosora9238]

Hi, David! Silas's mom here. Thank you for your thoughtful, kind message and thank you, too, for supporting Silas!!

[@henriettaskolnick4445]

Hi Mom! You've a great kid here! Yes, that is a mandolin played by Jimmy. Page explained in 1977 that "'Battle of Evermore' was made up on the spot by Robert [Plant] and myself. I just picked up John Paul Jones's mandolin, never having played a mandolin before, and just wrote up the chords and the whole thing in one sitting." When performed live, Jimmy would play the mandolin while John Paul Jones played a three-neck guitar with a mandolin on top, a 12-string guitar in the middle, and a 6-string guitar on the bottom. Sandy Denny (RIP), a brilliant singer from folk group Fairport Convention adds the commentary. She is the only other person to ever sing with Led Zeppelin and even gave her a sigil on the album in addition to their own. In concert, John Paul Jones would sing Sandy's part. Robert has always been interested in Lord Of The Rings, histories, various mythologies and folklores, especially Celtic/Welsh so, in addition to lyrics inspired by Lord Of The Rings (Ringwraiths), he also mentions "Avalon" which comes from King Arthur legends. Avalon comes from the Celtic word "abal" which means apple and Avalon was said to be a beautiful paradise island full of wild apple trees (the lyric "the apples of the valley hold the seeds of happiness"), grapevines, and wheat and was considered to be a source of Magic. This song is an ethereal fantasy/fairytale.

[@marisaj2346]

Actually Jimmy played mandolin on this one

[@henriettaskolnick4445]

@@marisaj2346 you are 100% correct! Thanks for that and I've updated my post accordingly.

[@helenespaulding7562]

Once again, Henrietta..learned something from your post. I never knew the etymology of Avalon. Very cool. Did you get that from one of Jimmy’s books? Don’t know if you like reading fantasy, but if you do The Mists of Avalon is superb

[@henriettaskolnick4445]

@@helenespaulding7562hi Helene, I don't read fantasy often but did read The Mists of Avalon many, many moons ago.

[@helenespaulding7562]

@@henriettaskolnick4445 yes it’s been some decades ago for me too…..whenever it first came out. LOVED it! 👋

[@justinatest9456]

An absolute standout track for Zeppelin. I love loud, heavy, and dirty guitar, but there was always something special about Zeppelin's acoustic work. This being the most obvious example. It's enough to make you forget that Bonzo's not there. For a minute anyway. Magic.

[@zzrydr]

Another great Zeppelin tune referencing the late great J.R.R. Tolkien and his volume of work

[@charlesstoeckle4880]

This is the only song by Led Zeppelin with a guest vocalist with Sandy Denny and yes that’s a Mandolin

[@zosomoso]

I can’t believe Peter Jackson didn’t use this song for the ending credits to any of the LOTR movies. It would have fit perfectly.

[@yelljal2764]

Yeah, especially given the sings clear and obvious reference to the LOTR books and their folky/celtic feel. There are new LOTR movies being made, and while they are not Peter Jackson, hopefully they stick to that feel and use this song somehow. Crossing my fingers the movie ends up good! 🤞

[@jman3254]

True, I have heard that Zeppelin were big Tolkien fans. This song is epic, and I can't even explain what it is about it. It's just pure mysterious magic. There is no other song that has ever been like this one. It's like from another place and another time. . .

[@zosometalgod]

That was Sandy Denny doing a duet with Robert Plant! Sandy Denny she was a famous folk singer from London she has a awesome vocal range!

[@dgator3599]

Excellent song to share with your mom! Found this info about this song.... What inspired The Battle of Evermore? “Evermore” is even more directly inspired by the fifteenth and sixteenth century Anglo-Scottish wars, mostly fought along the border of the two countries, which Plant had been reading about prior to writing the lyrics. However, it is believed to be based on events in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings because of the references. It "specifically alludes" to the Dark Lord and the Ringwraiths, while the "Queen of Light" mentioned is "possibly" the elf-queen Galadriel. The song was written by Jimmy Page and Robert Plant at Headley Grange while Page was experimenting on John Paul Jones's mandolin. Page explained in 1977 that "'Battle of Evermore' was made up on the spot by Robert and myself. I just picked up John Paul Jones's mandolin, never having played a mandolin before, and just wrote up the chords and the whole thing in one sitting.

[@heliotropezzz333]

The reference to the dragon may have been inspired by the Hobbit. Robert Plant loved all J R R Tolkiens books.

[@jenniemosora9238]

Hi, D Gator! Silas's mom here. Thank you for this important information and for supporting my son!

[@srt8rocketship241]

The ring wraiths is another Tolkien reference also I think. He references Gollum in Ramble On.

[@randyhendrichsen79]

first book"fellowship of the rinng"

[@davidheiser2225]

A key line in this song is "the pain of war can not exceed the woe of aftermath", a reference to the hobbits finding the Shire in ruins after the War is over.

[@sfbayareagirl]

I still get goosebumps listening to this song, too : ) Sandy Denny sang with Robert Plant on this one (the studio version). Their voices were almost mirror images, perfectly matched. For a long time, I also thought it was Robert Plant singing both parts. I saw Led Zeppelin 2x same week (my LZ claim to fame : ) in 1977. All four guys sat on stools up front on stage and did a beautiful acoustic set that included this song, Going To California, and I honestly can't remember what else, but it was ethereal. Page on Madoloin (maybe a double neck??), John Paul Jones on acoustic guitar and I can't rem. what Bonham played, if anything, but they ALL sang. It was amazing. I was 17. We owned the world back then. And we knew we were experiencing history and some of the greatest music ever.

[@steve55sogood16]

"Lord of the Rings" was a great source of imagery, in music, back then (and even now?) The late, great Sandy Denny, singing along with mr Plant!

[@jenniferandrews1917]

“HI MOM!” This channel’s great. I admire all the support that Silus is getting from family and friends. ❤️ Again, you never know what you’re going to hear from Zepplin…

[@mattbailey9396]

😃👌

[@jenniemosora9238]

Hi, Jennifer, Silas's mom here! Thank you for your comment and for supporting my son!🙂

[@jenniferandrews1917]

My pleasure, Jennie. Great name by the way! 😉

[@guidosarducci]

This tune raises the hair on the back of my neck EVERY time I listen to it. Good pick, man...

[@scotttrainer9704]

You have a beautiful mother. 🌹 Hope we see more of her.

[@jenniemosora9238]

Hi, Scott! Silas's mom here. Thank you so much for your kind message! Thank you, too, for supporting Silas in his exploration of music!

[@lawrencesmith6536]

I think that Plants duet with Sandy Denny, here, laid the groundwork for his modern duets with Patty Griffin and Alison Krause

[@helenespaulding7562]

And have you heard him sing this song with Alison? Fantastic! Look for Plant Krauss Battle of Evermore Nashville. It’s a fan recording so visual is bad but the sound is AMAZING. Krauss pulls out all the stops…matches Plant better than Denny even

[@Johnsmith-yk5kj]

Hello Mrs Bailey ! We in England ( when i was sweet sixteen ) always referred to this as the Runes album and i thought that The Battle of Evermore was the constant battle between good and evil ! However at that time i was not aware of the Tolkien influence on Page and Plant !The song is an absolute gem and rarely gets any airplay which is a shame because i actually think its better than Stairway to Heaven !

[@jenniemosora9238]

Hi, John! Thank you so much for taking the time to write your insightful comment. Thank you, too, for supporting Silas in his exploration of music!

[@rickyconner6782]

Sandy Denny is singing on the song also .

[@Ledzepnut]

I have to admit that at first I believed it was all Robert, his singing was so diverse, but of course I found out later it was Sandy Denny once I read the cover. Absolute great song, thanks for the reaction, to you as well mom, good insight :)

[@jenniemosora9238]

Hi, Ledzepnut! Silas's mom here. Thank you so very much for your comment and for supporting my son!

[@Ledzepnut]

@@jenniemosora9238 You're quite welcome. I enjoy the reactions of younger people listening to the music I grew up with, it brings back many good memories I had during the 70's, and a few not so good ones lol

[@douggetchess4732]

While Zeppelin IV is often referred to as Four Symbols, there is a Fifth symbol on the inner sleeve, one for Sandy Denny.

[@jonathanlocke6404]

I think this is the very peak of Plant's power as a lyricist. Vivid imagery, poetic phrasing...

[@helenespaulding7562]

You should hear some of the lyrics in his songs he’s done in his solo career. Some gorgeous stuff….but no more Tolkien 😉

[@josephjetkiewicz7825]

The vocals are a duet between Robert Plant and female singer Sandy Denny. The Battle Of Evermore is not a rock composition so the tune never got played on rock radio or top 40 stations back in the 70s. Being a duet between Robert Plant and Female singer Sandy Denny and being mandolin driven the tune was not heard by many people until they actually purchased the album. There is so much excellent music by many artists that never gets mainstream airplay unfortunately because record companies do not push it or it does not fit into the genre that a radio station is focused on. Thank you Silas for your reactions and for introducing all of us to your family and girlfriend. As has been said many times, Rock On!

[@jenniemosora9238]

Hi, Joseph! Silas's mom here. Thank you for this background information and thank you so much for supporting Silas!

[@mattbailey9396]

First off….great to see two family members on screen! ❤ What a joy. No BS….. I haven’t heard this song in ages--maybe 30 years. As a kid I remember this song being special to me because I always read fantasy novels and this song felt like the perfect music for that. At the time, I had no clue the band took inspiration from middle earth. That aside…. Just friggin pretty! Big thumbs up for this one! 👍👍

[@mikemoore5260]

This was posted hours ago so I don't know if you'll get this but, in my opinion it is the greatest Zepplin song ever! I could see you appeared to be getting goosebumps at the harmonies. Do this, when you can get your headphones on, turn out the lights, lie back with your eyes closed and crank it up! I don't know if you've ever been "high" but this song will get you high! Try ot and let me know what you think please. Love the channel and the reactions!

[@jenniemosora9238]

Thank you, Matt! Silas's mom here. I just wanted to thank you for sharing your experience with this song and for supporting Silas!! 😉

[@jenniemosora9238]

@@mikemoore5260, Silas's mom here. Thank you so much for your insight!

[@neilmcdonald9164]

Great song...the most underrated song on side 1 for sure...🎩

[@byrnez2755]

So great to see mom and son vibing to Zeppelin.

[@paulkazakoff9231]

Best band in the world.Still are today !!!!

[@juliemanarin4127]

Unbelievably great song!! Hi mom!! I'm 62 and grew up on Zeppelin too#

[@jenniemosora9238]

Hi, Julie! Silas's mom here. I truly appreciate that you took the time to write your kind note! And thank you for supporting Silas as he navigates the exploration of music!

[@ledded1]

My mother heard this album so many times when I bought it in 1971, she loved Stairway to Heaven.

[@JuniorFarquar]

Transports you far away . When our German teacher in high school got mad we'd always say, " the tyrant's fsce is red!" Lol Favorite lryic is, "the pain of war cannot exceed the woe of aftermath" Great response!

[@jenniemosora9238]

Hi, Chiggs! Silas's mom here. Thank you so much for your comment and also for supporting Silas in his exploration of music!

[@toniyoung5131]

Robert has performed this live with Alison Krauss, she also plays violin. Their collaboration has produced some amazing music.

[@joshuadeshaies7266]

Hello Bailey family!! You're video just made my day!!! Luv it, family together listening to the best of the best!! Thx guys. Rock on!!¡

[@mattbailey9396]

🔥

[@jenniemosora9238]

Hi, Joshua! Silas's mom here. Thank you for taking the time to write such a wonderful message. It means so much! Thank you, too, for supporting Silas. I love that "kiddo" so very much!🙂

[@carrerlluna66]

No the GREAT Sandy Denny from Fairport Convention is singing with Robert Plant.

[@shankly4]

I'd recommend looking into Sandy Denny's music - she has the most perfect voice. Probably my favourite female singer of all time. Fairport Convention's album 'Liege and Lief' is a masterpiece. She's the only 'outsider' ever to sing on a Zeppelion album. She sadly died young and was a great loss.

[@jenniemosora9238]

Shankly4, Silas's mom here. Thank you so much for your recommendation and for supporting Silas!

[@raymondregis6219]

Sandy also sang on early Strawbs records.

[@helenespaulding7562]

Hi Silas! Being on the west coast, by the time I watch your postings, everything I was going to say has been said! I would add only this: In the fall of 1970, Robert Plant was voted the top male singer in Britain, and Sandy Denny the top female singer. She was invited to sing on the album during the recording period of December 1970 to January 1971. Robert and Sandy were good pals. Robert has maintained a decades long relationship with some of the members of Fairport Convention, one of the top folk groups in England. He sang Battle of Evermore at a special tribute to Sandy Denny given by Fairport Convention around 2009. Sandy died in 1978 at the age of 31

[@helenespaulding7562]

This was rarely performed live by Zeppelin, but for those here who might not know, Heart often performed it during their concerts and did a fantastic job. Several vids on KZbin of that Also, Robert and Alison Krauss sing it together in concert. Check out Nashville concert from their 2008 tour Superb audio.

[@rickcain4736]

The Wilson sisters from Heart recorded this song under group called The Lovemongers for soundtrack for movie "Singles" in 1992..an excellent cover worth listening to...

[@helenespaulding7562]

@@rickcain4736 thanks!

[@happymethehappyone8300]

Great Reaction & Nice To Meet Your Mom.

[@jenniemosora9238]

Hi, Happy methehappyone! Silas's mom here. Thank you for your kind note and thank you, too, for supporting Silas!

[@happymethehappyone8300]

@@jenniemosora9238 Hi To You As Well..You're Both Are More Than Welcome.

[@tektoniks_architects]

Wow...the whole family! Great to see that on your channel. This is the only song in their entire catalog with a guest singer, Sandy Denny. When the 4th album was released, there was no text on the cover or on the spine of the album cover identifying the name of the band, or the songs. The record company thought Zeppelin was committing professional suicide by doing this - instead, this was their best selling album. On the liner notes, each member of the band took a symbol to represent themselves. Zep gave Sandy her own symbol, just as each member of the band had their own symbols.

[@jenniemosora9238]

Hi, Tektoniks Architects! Silas's mom here. Just wanted to thank you for your kind, insightful comment and also for supporting what my son is doing. Best to you!

[@tektoniks_architects]

Hi Mrs. M. You have raised a fine young man. Congratulations to you and "Dad " it's fun to re-live music we grew up with along with seeing new generations discover it. Hope to see you and the other supporting cast in future reactions. Ernie

[@mikegrady5669]

Poe said Nevermore from The Raven. Great reaction. Your mom is cool. Next up.... Stairway! Can't wait

[@jenniemosora9238]

Hi, Mike! Silas's mom here. Thank you for your kind note!🙂 Thank you for your insight and thank you, as well, for supporting Silas!

[@mikegrady5669]

@@jenniemosora9238 Thanks. I hope to see you in the next video. Zeppelin rules! 😁

[@turboslag]

Your mom is chill dude! Something to know about recording techniques back in the 70's, multitracking was the thing, hence why Rob's voice plays such tricks. Bear in mind, there were no synths back then, or at the most very basic and simple types, more effects than synths. So everything was done with instruments. The level of talent and creativity that Zepp had can only be sustained for a limited time, they burn so very brightly but only for so long.

[@robertwright4014]

Hi great reaction and lovely to see your mum keep doing what you are doing and enjoy yourself. Thank you

[@jenniemosora9238]

Hi, Robert! Silas's mom here. Thank you so much for taking the time to write your comment and also thank you for supporting Silas in his exploration of music!

[@robertwright4014]

@@jenniemosora9238 good morning Jennie as a life long fan of music and the appreciation of music I am very happy to support Silas in his journey of exploration. It was amazing to see you both react very similarly and have the same happy and thoughtful experience and being from the UK it was good to know that you are still enjoying Led Zeppelin. There is always something new to learn or experience every day wishing you a very good day and please take time to enjoy yourself. Xxx

[@simply_psi]

Hey Mommy Bailey, welcome to Silas's 'other family', now you know what he does in his room all the time. Silas, great to meet your Mom, and this is another great reaction, can't wait for the next one, Stairway To Heaven considered by many to be the best song ever written, vying for top spot in a lot of music critics views with Bohemian Rapsidy by Queen.

[@jenniemosora9238]

Hi, Simply Psi! Silas's mom here. And it is indeed good to meet his "other" family! 🙂 I just wanted to thank you for taking the time to send your kind comment and also for supporting what Silas is doing. Best to you!

[@dennistyler8746]

Nice to see a reaction to a song that wasn't played heavily... Also nice to have Mum and son enjoying themselves so. ✌

[@richnorcal]

Great reaction, nice you inviting your mom..respect. This is just an awesome song to sit back, close your eyes and get lost in..there's going to be a lot of that feeling as you continue on your LZ journey...thanks for taking us along for the ride !!

[@LordEagle]

The softer side of Zeppelin is a compliment to their heavy psychedelic side. 💥💥💥👍😎 Looked like mom enjoyed it,,,,,👍

[@jenniemosora9238]

Hi, XLNT! Silas's mom here. You are absolutely right, I did enjoy it.🙂 Thank you for taking the time to comment and also for supporting my son in his endeavors! Best to you!

[@zappa1952]

A mandolin is used in this song. ☺️

[@Wungolioth]

The thing I've always loved about this song, simply an acoustic guitar, a mandolin, Robert Plant and British folk singer Sandy Denny, but something about the tempo and the cadence of the singers makes this simple song rock just as hard as anything else in their catalog, truly one of my favorites.

[@ericrussell8463]

I LOVE WHEN UR MOM AND ALL UR GUESTS SHOW THEIR REACTION!!!!!

[@gthomas3964]

A great cover of this song is by the band Heart, Ann and Nancy Wilson..Its well worth a listen..

[@joescott8877]

An utterly charming reaction by both of y'all! Good call by mom on the Poe ("Nevermore") reference possibility! As I'm sure others have said, the higher, cleaner vocal here belongs to one Sandy Denny. She sang for the folk group "Fairport Convention." Robert Plant (and the band) were such admirers of her voice that she became basically the only non-Zep person to sing or play on a Zeppelin song. (Excepting Ian Stewart). And: Not quite The Hobbit, but, yes, "Ringwraiths" (Nazgul) were mentioned!

[@mathguy6412]

This has to be one of my top 10 favorite tracks by LZ, and possibly by anyone. I get chills every time!

[@landiahillfarm6590]

Wow, does this bring back memories! Thank you

[@robinconcannon4345]

Its so Special seeing Your Mom with you! I Enjoyed both of your reactions. ☺

[@anthonyblakely399]

Wow......What a Loving Family!!!! You are soooooo BLESSED!!!! You come from a Loving Wonderful Space/Place........it explains your disposition........I and many of us did not come from a loving place as we are experiencing from your Family!!!! Love your Family/girlfriend....Hahahaha.........lol...................hahahaha😃😃😃😃

[@jenniemosora9238]

Hi, Anthony! Silas's mom here. Thank you for writing such a kind message and thank you, too, for supporting Silas in his endeavors!

[@joegaffey7609]

Love it ! Just subscribed.Great song choice and reaction ! Keep up the good work ☘️✌️

[@johnbeaufoy3383]

Sandy Denny was a legend. And made a good song sound fantastic.

[@Sober2003]

Great job love your reactions! It's fun watching someone listen to music I've been listening to my whole life! Glad the young people like this stuff! Your lucky to have such cool parents!

[@specialed36ify]

Love your enthusiasm for this great music! And your Mom is awesome. Thanks for appreciating this amazing gift to music!

[@mikebunner3498]

Hi there Mom. Great to see you. This band is mind numbingly good. Good job mom, it is a mandolin. Jimmy has a two neck guitar regular guitar and a mandolin above that. Good ear lady. Young man cherish your mother....!!!! She is special woman from a special time. I believe the Battle of Evermore is the battle between good and evil. Early in the song Robert mentions the Prince of Peace.???? I never got to see Zeppelin, but I have seen Robert Plant in concert. The man's voice is like a musical instrument. Young man you are on a noble path. Take your time and enjoy it... Bye mom, take care lady. Peace!

[@VictorHernandez-dd5ls]

Hey bro ! I am blown away once again ! Music that I experienced and grew up listening to! I am so delighted to see the younger generation experience what I call, the greatest time to have lived ,while these great band were rising to stardom

[@brockhagen9100]

Love your Mother. That's both a statement and a universal law of nature for any son or daughter.

[@jackcade68]

💕Sandy Denny! Her vocals on 'who knows where the time goes' with Fairport convention is heartbreakingly beautiful.

[@jeffelliott7353]

An exceptional tune! possibly the greatest instance of voices truly being used as the solo instruments.

[@jgold78]

You've inherited your mother's easy smile...lucky guy! Tolkien was a strong influence on this generation...LZ mentioned LOTR characters in several songs as you astutely note. This reaction makes me happy on so many levels...to watch a first-time listener experience this work, and to see how music can bridge generations at a time when we need more connection in our world. Keep it up...Evermore!

[@Colstonewall]

That's awesome you have the opportunity to do this with your Mom!

[@bribro6042]

I do believe after several decades of careful consideration that this may be my favorite Zep song. Great reaction thanks :)

[@stevedahlberg8680]

That was so awesome. Your mom is fantastic, have her come on some more. Anyway that was highly enjoyable and the vocals on that are just stunning. But now there's at least two people on that, one of them is a woman he knew that they brought in because he just wanted that sound on that to have both a male and a female voice kind of weaving in and out of each other. I wouldn't be surprised if either of the other two guys didn't perhaps join in because that's the way they did it later when they toured with it live.

[@karmashim3971]

Great Great Great reaction! ❤ Love Mom being here, please have her come back anytime. Pleasure to watch your channel.

[@cesarroberto4674]

Ohh! You still got a mom!I my mom was gone in the beggiing of this year. i missed her so much! Yeah! The Battle of Evermore is one of the greatest moment in this albun .

[@solomoncooper6491]

One of my absolute favorites from Led Zeppelin 4!

[@bobjones263]

They were and still are the Gods of rock and roll. I was listening to Zepplin long before your mom was born :-)

[@chilloutrollercoaster8363]

Listening 🎧 from Oz Great reaction 😄

[@williamcabell142]

I really hope Mom like this! If she didn’t hear this, she ain’t a Zep fan. Just sayin! 🤷🏻‍♂️ The GOATS!

[@jenniemosora9238]

Hi, William! Silas's mom here. Before Silas recorded the reaction video, I did not remember having listened to the song. I realized, after Silas started the song that I had, maybe 25+ years ago(?). But because it had been so long, it was like I was hearing each measure again for the first time! On top of that, my memory abilities have decreased rapidly over the last five years.🤣 In any case, it was like I was hearing it again for the first time. And I think this time around, I have a greater appreciation for the true art unfolding in my ears. Does that make sense? It is such a beautiful piece and I am so grateful that Silas is exploring it with such heart. Thank you for supporting Silas in his endeavors!

[@andrewmorton9327]

My second favourite song on this album.

[@johnathanstruble1064]

Shout out to Mom..and Dad..Silas you get a big shout out to discovering some of the greatest music that will never be again! ..love it..and blessings to you and the family!

[@charlesyateschalfant]

And yet another masterpiece from one of the greatest bands of all time.

[@williamcabell142]

It’s a Mandolin, and Sandy Terry singing with Robert! The GOATS! It’s from the Lord of the Rings!

[@ChrisLawton66]

Sandy Denny

[@whathahk]

Excellent song to share with mom!

[@geoffratcliff6315]

The high register vocals were performed by Sandy Denny of Fairport Convention. Keep up the good work Silas, I'm 63 and a fan of Led Zeppelin since the second album. I love your reactions, very honest and at times quite moving. The battle of evermore, stairway and misty mountain hop were all influenced by Roberts love of J.R.R. Tolkiens The Lord Of The Rings, so you guessed well with your reference to The Hobbit. I can't wait for you to react to any of the live versions of their work, especially if its Madison Square Garden 1973 as featured in the film 'The Song Remains The Same' KEEP ON ROCKIN' Silas, from here in the UK. CHEERS!!!!

[@jodythomas2724]

"No comfort has the fire at night that lights the face so cold". One of my all time lyrics in any song I've heard

[@kathleensmith3555]

Her voice is so similar -- did you notice that a woman is singing duet with Robert? -- Her name is Sandy Denny and I believe its the only song they do with a guest singer -- There are many references to Tolkiens books in several of their songs

[@Kashmir.820]

Mach speed on that STANK FACE!!!! Hi Mom!! We are all here supporting your son, Silas. He is doing great!! & he has great taste in music!!!!!

[@fractuss]

So beautiful.

[@noelleone1305]

This is my #1 all time Zeppelin song. The intricacy of instruments, vocals and melody is unsurpassed. P.S. your mom is cool.

[@kevintucker8909]

Sandy Denny singing with Robert Plant. She is from a group called Strawbs and also has many solo albums. Almost forgot Fairport Convention. Can't leave that group out!

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

For those of you who might be interested, Robert Plant talks about this song on his podcast Digging Deep. It’s Season 2, episode 3. About 15 minutes.

[@brentfreeland5834]

I memorized to the drum section to this song years ago. I've got to say I'm quite good at it. 😄 Hi Mom!

[@wwekidder123]

Definitely makes you think of Lord of the rings

[@patbinkley2107]

Awesome! Hi mumsy! Heart does an amazing live cover of this song. On the 'singles' movie soundtrack.

[@thomasmcintosh390]

hands down my favorite Zeppelin track

[@charlesmarkley220]

One of the few songs with a guest singer. There is a lady singing also

[@antarcticorb9197]

More range from the top tier band...

[@cluneyc]

Good call mom, 'unearthly'. A comment from another reaction wrote he first heard this song while travelling in the back of his parents car (as a young lad) through the mountains of Scotland while the weather was misty and foggy. He found it surreal, unearthly. I can just imagine

[@mitchellbeston1033]

I'm loving watching Silas' mind get blown...go mum!

[@Kashaslove]

My favorite Zep song!!!!

[@billtaylor3382]

They are the GOAT!