Rock’s Most EPIC Band Recorded 108 Songs…These are the 5 That DEFINE THEM! | Professor of Rock

Coming up, we’re bringing you an entirely new show on Professor of Rock. I’m really excited about this one. And I think you’re going to Dig it too. It’s a new way for this channel to go in-depth into some of the most influential bands and exceptional tracks that have ever graced the pages of rock history. And in the process, we’re featuring five defining tracks that capture the essence of the most iconic rock band in the history of iconic rock bands. Led Zeppelin. That’s right, we’re starting big. These 5 songs will rearrange anyone’s mind. The Evolution of the Lords of Rock through 5 songs that define them including one so powerful it made the singer weep after he sang the vocal From Stairway to Heaven to Kashmir the best of Led Zeppelin from the late 60s to the early 80s… NEXT on the Professor of Rock.
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[@ProfessorofRock]

Poll: What band or artist EVOLVED the MOST in the ROCK ERA?

[@MyName-pl7zn]

Hard to top The Beatles

[@Ganja-jh6iy]

Silverchair Viva Daniel Johns !

[@dr.hookyeah2883]

That one’s easy. The Beatles. How about this for a poll question: Who had the best torso, Robert Plant, Roger Daltrey, or Iggy Pop?

[@eightiesmusic1984]

Abba Prefab Sprout

[@RBS_]

...I can't belieeeeve I'm saying this, but.... *PINK!* ....a new jack chippie One minute, and respected Musician that can balance current Pop & Rock, the next....WHO KNEW? ..ha-HAA!

[@davidyeo8731]

Since I've been loving you ,thank you , ten years gone ,i cant quit you , babe im gonna leave you ,ramble on, when the levee breaks , dazed and confused ,bring it on home, no quarter , in my time of dying, the ocean , the rain song , the lemon song , in the evening, the list goes on. I dont think you can define Led Zeppelin with just 5 comercially successful songs.

[@BrandyStaples-d8l]

The best part about picking a top 5 for Zeppelin is that everybody's top 5 is correct!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Exactly!

[@casinobeachbum]

Best Answer here. PERIOD!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

There is no shortage of great Zep songs.

[@TLSFC5050]

There was NO other band to start this off with. Well done sir!

[@CasualSpud]

Ann Wilson's Stairway is easily the best cover of just about any song.. Hair on the back of the neck good. 👍

[@ProfessorofRock]

No question. Have you seen the episode where I interviewed about this?

[@WantonBaby]

Actually she covers aboat 10 Zepp toons excellently

[@markmcarthy596]

I watch that performance regularly-the boys are also tearful while watching from the balcony

[@bricefleckenstein9666]

If you mean the one from the Kennedy Center, it's a great cover - but Jimi's "All Along The Watchtower" was so good that Bob started covering Jimi's version.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

The greatest live tribute performance of any song, ever.

[@ATLTomcat]

1. Stairway to Heaven 2. Trampled Under Foot 3. Rock and Roll 4. Whole Lotta Love 5. Heartbreaker/Living, Loving Maid

[@gwendolynbien-aime1536]

I’m black and grew up listening to all kinds of music-from Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf to Janis Joplin, Beethoven and Freddy Fender. Led Zeppelin was and is my favorite rock band. During high school, I listened to rock and jazz. Of course, my friends listened to “black”music. They called me “white girl” because of my love of rock music 😂😂. The five songs that define Led Zeppelin to me (no particular order) are: (1) Black Dog (2) The Immigrant Song (3) Stairway to Heaven (of course) (4) The Rain Song-who says a hard rock band can’t be “chill”??😁 and (5) MY FAVORITE-Nobody’s Fault But Mine . You couldn’t have picked a better band to start your new format. Great video!!

[@LaManteca76]

I'm Latina & my coworkers seemed weirded out that I liked to listen to Led Zeppelin, Beatles, etc instead of Selena & other Tejano singers. I like Tejano too but I couldn't resist the allure of Rock!

[@gwendolynbien-aime1536]

@@LaManteca76 Amen!!👏🏾💯👍🏾

[@raymensack]

My fave as well!

[@jhood758]

Music is what brings us together. A Zeppelin fan is a fan, that’s what matters.

[@dholte1]

I thought those were five pretty good choices. ..But then you said "Nobody's Fault But Mine". You're right that's a tough one to leave out. I literally grew up with this band. I was 18 when John Bonham died. "Fool in the Rain" was genius, and I was really wondering what they were going to do next.

[@rawdog7881]

III is so overlooked. Since I’ve Been Loving You is so beautiful.

[@chrisbenson6683]

Oh yeah. One of their best. But if you only get 5 and the idea is to show their evolution, I understand skipping it. I have always felt swept away in my soul by the layered strings of "That's the Way" and it's one of my favorites of theirs. And other stuff is good on III. But if you're gonna put one more in, you gotta take one out first. Which one? 😐

[@psykomystro]

Yes!!! And the song after...

[@crungefactory]

SIBLY for absolute sure.

[@markg3380]

Agreed. I also love Celebration Day. It is so amazing on The Song Remains the Same.

[@Inquisitor6321]

Great piece of music - even thought it was rip-off, they made it their own and made it great!

[@Jack-j3l7o]

Okay, here's my thoughts. I bought their first album when it came out, at 13 years of age...and now, approaching 70...am still floored by the sheer power and intensity of it, from the first notes of the opening track through the last note of the final track. It MUST be listened to in its ENTIRETY...which is the way we all listened to albums then. Mindblowing then...mindblowing now. Then, along came 'Whole Lotta Love". I can still remember hearing it that first time after buying Led Zeppelin II the day it came out. A life-changing experience. You have to understand...we'd never heard anything like that. Not even close. The most badass song to ever come along. Again, listen to the WHOLE album in one sitting...essential. Then, in the early 70s, I started going to their concerts, at least three times in Houston that I can remember...if you know what I mean. And then there's Led Zeppelin III with its rotating album cover. "Since I've Been Loving You" and "Gallow's Pole" and all the rest were the soundtrack of my life, and the girls I loved. Hearing thosr songs now takes me right back to the exact time and places of being that teenage boy with his first motorcycle and first deep and exciting loves. A beautiful thing. I could go on and on about their later (great) albums, and I feel pretty qualified to call myself a top-tier original Led Zeppelin fan (they have always been my favorite band)...but trust me...nothing...and I mean NOTHING...beats that first album. Pure nuclear energy, start to finish. A tour-de-force that changed everyting.

[@mel124177]

This series promises to be one of YT's best not only by a music vlogger/channel, but in the whole history of YT as well! A work of genius, Prof.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Wow, thank you!

[@IheartDogs55]

💯

[@sixmilsix]

As a lifelong Zepplin fan at 63 years young, this is my favorite show so far. Great new format, "the 5 That Define Them", very engaging.

[@kurules3072]

This is the best music based channel on KZbin. Personally, I believe The Professor has the best channel period

[@IronSikh44]

I agree 💯

[@chrisbenson6683]

There is strong competition (I love Beato and some reactors too) but I do watch this one the most, so I can't say you're wrong. 🧐

[@ALLAN-nc6ym]

Me too.

[@seandougherty9568]

Yes, I agree @kurules3072 ! There are some other music related channels that I love, but Adam is superb! He is visibly excited about music, knows a TON of facts about songs and bands, does his research, and above all is a really down-to-earth humble personality. I love his stories of his connection to music from his childhood and personal memories. He really taps into the individual impact music has on all of us. I also appreciate that he has such a wide taste in music. It's really cool that he will cover Led Zeppelin, the Beatles, 80s, 90s...even the Carpenters!!!! This is great! Keep it coming, Professor!

[@Zoso-lz8ov]

I heard for the first time in 69’ as a freshman in high school Led Zeppelin ll and soon found out there was a first album and my life has never been the same ! ❤

[@ronalddarnell9677]

ZoSolz8 I can remember the first time hearing Zeppelin II but I already had Zeppelin I on 8 track. (So glad we don't use those anymore) I can remember bringing home LZ II that I bought that day brand new that I bought with some summer job money. Running into my room and putting that vinyl on the turn table and ever so gently placing the needle at the beginning of side 1. What came next was so mind blowing so different and so fucking good that I was immediately transformed into LED-ZEPPELIN junkie. And have been the same way since. That band mentored me through my coming of age and throughout adulthood. They made the good times great and the bad times better. I am who I am because of ZEPPELIN, take that how you may. Seems there's always a song In my head from them that I can travel back to when life wasn't so complicated that brings me joy. Sometimes in a smile and sometimes a tear but it's always joyful.

[@wayneszabo320]

Mine was III. I heard Immigrant Song, but I was floored by the rest of the album.

[@bjs301]

I like the new concept. You couldn't start any bigger! Led Zeppelin is the greatest band there ever was! I can't give a list of just 5 songs. Just looking at Zep I, in addition to Good Times Bad Times, I'd have to include Dazed and Confused and Communication Breakdown. Moving to Zep II, it's like every song should be included. That's where I gave up. I look forward to your next Evolution video.

[@brentcox7772]

“Stairway to Heaven” “Immigrant Song” “Kashmir” “Whole Lotta Love” “Good Times Bad Times” Love Evolutions Professor!🤘🔥

[@ProfessorofRock]

We were close to the same! Thanks what other band would you like to see?

[@brentcox7772]

Boston, Journey, Huey Lewis, Bob Seger!

[@robpaxson4455]

@@ProfessorofRockAerosmith

[@ProfessorofRock]

Coming soon!@@brentcox7772

[@ProfessorofRock]

Sounds good!@@robpaxson4455

[@4Mr.Crowley2]

As a (retired) medievalist/renaissance scholar the recorders on Stairway plus the fanfare (right before the guitar solo) will never fail to make me ugly baby cry. JPJ added so much depth to Stairway. The recorders are just…heavenly.

[@MangrovesToMountainsOutdoors]

Trampled Under Foot, All of My Love, Over the Hills and Far Away, and Heartbreaker. Heartbreaker in particular, with its guitar solo breakdown, is still mind-blowing to me and influenced so many future guitarists.

[@RainsonZeppelin]

1) Since I ve been loving you. 2) Stairway to Heaven. 3) The Rain Song. 4) No Quarter. 5) Kashmir.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Good list!

[@baronhelius4596]

Since I’ve been loving you is definitely one of my favorites. I can listen to it a million times and still feel the raw emotion of that song like its the first time. And Pages solo on it is just God tier.

[@frankrizzo4218]

1. How Many More Times 2. Whole Lotta Love 3. Stairway to Heaven 4. Achillies Last Stand 5. Nobody's Fault But Mine

[@roncougar1]

Wow, just wow! Your gift of describing exactly how these songs impacted the listeners is on spot! Thanks for covering my favorite band.

[@srinivasseshadri4486]

1. 10 yrs gone 2. Kashmir 3. Rain Song 4. Since I've been Loving you 5. Stairway to Heaven Of course, this is too short a list to do justice to the band's brilliance

[@PlayerToBeNamedLater1973]

You have good taste. I would add tea for one to that list

[@richardkuehn115]

Love, love, love this format! Starting with ZEP; crazy. Keep on keepin on ❤️✌️🤓👍

[@IronSikh44]

1. Whole Lotta Love 2. Immigrant Song 3. Living Loving Maid 4. Stairway 5. The Ocean This is an impossible task. Phenomenal idea Professor!

[@alistairlegge7225]

One of the best things about rock’s greatest band is that they never repeated themselves. every album is different and every song is different. phenomenal in the studio and phenomenal live. They were the best rock band and remain so.

[@markg3380]

From a lifelong Zeppelin fan, thank you. I wholeheartedly agree with every song you've chosen here. What a brilliant episode and a great concept. I can't wait to hear more of these. You rock, Professor!

[@kellieelliott5198]

Ok here’s my 5 1. Dazed and Confused 2. Whole Lotta Love 3. Stairway 4. The Rain Song 5. Kashmir Great concept Professor!

[@jforrester1208]

Nailed it! The opening chords to Good Times Bad Times are literally Zep knocking on the door.

[@shiroibasketshoes]

Yes, the In door, not the Out door. ;-)

[@DeborahParham-ve1vp]

More like kicking the door off it's freaking hinges.

[@moofmusic8758]

I LOVE THIS!!!! This is definitely one of my favorite bands EVER!!!! Still the most bad ass and strongest opening track from an album, and introductory song from any band ever!!!! SOOOO AMAZING!!!! Absolutely LEGENDARY!!!! 😳🙏💙 Great new series!!! Looking forward to see what other ones you guys cook up over the next few weeks, for sure!!! 💪😎🙌😁👍

[@Yoda8945]

Love the new format! This is wonderful insight!

[@davidstrother496]

I have all the Led Zeppelin albums, all on vinyl, and only played to record onto cassette. Of course, one of my favorite bands. Keep them coming Professor.

[@eyechi9365]

How about all nine views of the In Thorough, the Outdoor covers, and a colorized sleeve by adding some water?

[@billhorstkamp98]

I have them all on vinyl too. They have all been played so much I know where the skips are. When I hear the songs on the radio I wait for those skips lol.

[@bikeman123]

Then you have missed out on the subtleties of their music.

[@billhorstkamp98]

@@bikeman123 not me. I’ve listened to every bootleg out there. I know Led Zeppelin forwards and backwards.✌🏼 been my favorite band for 50 years without a close second

[@Wendell309]

Myself as well as my friends recognized quickly that this was a TOP TIERED BAND. And the Band didn’t let up…..just got better with time. I’m so so so glad I got to see them live! 😃 👍

[@DC8091]

Awesome idea Prof!!! Can’t wait for The Rush episode of this 🤘

[@ProfessorofRock]

You and me both!

[@DC8091]

@@ProfessorofRockheh let me know if you need help with picking only 5 Rush songs out of 40+ years🤣🤣🤣

[@Ninang363]

I was 15 when this came out and I was hooked! This was the album I discovered them with.

[@josephmanzuni8593]

Oh yes, definitely love this series. Starting from the rock of all rock bands that pioneered combining rock, blues, reggae, bluegrass and jazz to become the blueprint of rock that is followed by almost all bands since then.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

This was such an excellent idea for a series.

[@armandor.sanchez8689]

Thanks for this episode, Professor. Led Zeppelin is such a great band, it’s tough to choose just five! But, you did a great job! Led Zeppelin is the band I KZbin the most, even though I have their stuff on CD.

[@deepchillexperience4537]

1. Dazed and Confused 2. Ramble On 3. Black Dog 4. Over the Hills and Far Away 5. Achilles Last Stand

[@sixty7ford]

Nice 👍

[@sjholmwood9852]

“Down By The Seaside” is beautiful & uplifting!

[@flavellinator]

I remember when In Through the Out Door came out, the Zep fans that I knew were not happy with it... But I dug the mystique of "All My Love", and "Fool in the Rain" just had such a cool vibe to it... and "Carouselambra" was a rocker... All good with me!

[@davidlaw689]

I love ITTOD. It 's a great album and a taste of what might have been if they had gone on into the 80s

[@BillGraper]

The two songs you just mentioned are amazing!!! I don't know why some people don't like to hear something different. A lot of metalheads & rap people only want to listen to the same stuff. Even Kiss fans hate "Beth," even though it's one of the sweetest ballads with amazing strings. I love diversity. 😎

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks Flave! Good call!

[@ProfessorofRock]

So true. Wonder what would've been next!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Amen!

[@janmoline]

My all time favorites. My parents married late and as I was growing up in the 70s, they were not rock fans! I'd wait until they were out of the house to drop in my Led Zep cassette and crank my poor little player as loud as I could get it. Loud enough that more than once, I didn't hear my parents return. Fireworks followed! I still crank Zep as high as I can, and now I rattle windows and tick off the neighbors. Love, love, love Led Zeppelin!!

[@lesliemeola8209]

First time I heard Kashmir was at Madison Square Garden Feb 1975 If you never heard it live there are no words, drums were unbelievable

[@rush741]

The complete Garden show from 2/12/75 is available to download on the internet. The bootleg is called That’s alright New York. The sound quality is so good it can almost pass as an official release.

[@elizabethp2395]

And from the "go big or go home" department... "On this show we tell the story of a band's career through 5 defining tracks..." Nicely done, Professor! 😍😍😍

[@cherriehearn6950]

Thank you for the memories with my oldest brother! May he RIP!❤❤❤ I won't pick any I like the best, because all their songs bring memories of my brother.❤❤❤

[@DianeLake-sw3ym]

I am sorry for the sadness and death of your brother. But, it is also hard to pick a Zeppelin song. There was an ad once for Lays Potato Chips. The tag line was You Can't Eat Just One.

[@cherriehearn6950]

@@DianeLake-sw3ym it's not sad he has been gone 32 years now and he is at peace, which he didn't have with life. He was tormented by his demons. That is what was 😢!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I’m sorry for your loss, Cherrie

[@cherriehearn6950]

Please don't be sorry he has been gone 32 years!

[@ericfielding2540]

The song Fool in the Rain is still one of my favorite songs, along with Whole Lotta Love. Great selection of 5 songs.

[@sallysymons6747]

This will be a great series! How about spotlighting Heart? They changed a lot over their career and always kept things fresh and new.

[@rexpayne7836]

I've just found this channel, and I'm so glad i did. Your research is noteworthy. Great content and presentation. 🇦🇺 😊

[@bukitkatilmp]

Zep is definitely the epitome of rock music. My top 5: 1) The Rain Song 2) Going to California 3) The Song Remains the Same 4) Babe Im Gonna Leave You 5) Kashmir

[@Assarkask]

Babe im gonna ball you is good

[@Ravenstorm163]

Heartbreaker???

[@foreverealm]

Hi! I have now listened to a dozen of your videos now. I grew up in the 70’s and 80’s. And it just dawned on me: You are the best music man I have listened to since Casey Casem. I lovr hearing the history integrated behind the hits and bands. But you are not only a specialist fluent in the history of rock; you are an excellent communicator, and so easy to listen to. And you can’t deliver like this without a passion for the subject. Ha: I am reminded if Casey Casem; but also the Phillip Seymour Hoffman character “Lester Bangs” in Almost Famous; and the music shop staff in High Fidelity. Thank you for being a music critic, classic rock afficionado, D.J., 70’s and 80’s music historian. “I’ve been listening to your show on the radio, and you feel like a friend to me.” (Pilot of the Airwaves. There are many ways this should be cringeworthy; but I remember the first time I heard this song, and it was instant love. The opening and closing harmony. Had to learn it and sing along every time. The rainbow suspenders are forgivable.). Thanks for your channel.

[@susanfreeman9500]

I appreciate the respect for 'Fool in the Rain'. It stands out in my memory of that era of music for the playful energy of it.

[@timduch1]

really appreciated this - never knew these were Led Zeppelin because they were so different and now I know why. I must admit this has begun a new appreciation for them and their goals. long story short the kids who listened to Zeppelin in my school mercilessly bullied me so I hated the band by name only never listening to them till I met my husband who along with this commentary has led me to try to disassociate those painful years from a remarkable artistic journey.

[@richsheer4905]

Nice job, Professor. Been a Zeppelin fan since I discovered them at age 17. These five are a great way to introduce a non-fan to LZ.

[@TheDarthMaiku]

Picking 5 songs is no easy feat! Strangely enough, the Zep album I keep going back to over and over is Zep 3. Not sure why, but that album connects with me deeply. Would’ve been cool to see something off that make the list but I know those songs aren’t as iconic for everyone as they are for me. Great job!

[@OzziesRobots]

1)dazed & confused 2) ramble on 3) when the levee breaks 4) 10 years Gone 5) Achilles last stand An alternative selection 🙃

[@kevinmaillet4712]

Ten Years Gone is among their absolute best. Everytime that guitar lick kicks in, it hits me un the gut every time

[@T.T.-bm6kk]

In the Evening was the only song I really liked a lot from the last album. It had the most Zep Vibe and Power. Great concept Professor . Looking forward to more like this.

[@froggycroaked1603]

Hammer of the gods!! The mighty Zepp!! ❤

[@ProfessorofRock]

YEs!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

The Lords of Rock.

[@tedt.5961]

You’re the man professor! Thanks for all of your thoughtful videos🙌

[@findmusic8797]

You got the iconic five pretty much. So hard to limit it to just five. Here are my personal five favorites: 1. Dazed And Confused 2. Heartbreaker 3. No Quarter 4. In My Time Of Dying 5. I'm Gonna Crawl

[@ProfessorofRock]

Great choices my friend.

[@Silverstreak1985]

I'm Gonna Crawl is my #1!

[@chrisbenson6683]

Love IGC. Would make a decent alternate closer vs. FITR. And D&C was my guess from the first album, because it feels the most iconic. But GTBT is acceptable. 😎 Heartbreaker... I need to do a whole video on that song, because it's incredibly great.

[@rewing4880]

Your taste in Led Zep matches mine except I'm Going to Crawl. I don't remember ever listening to the cut but I will go check it out now because your taste in Led Zep is excellent. Thanks for the tip. Peace out.

[@Williamottelucas]

@@Silverstreak1985 Never heard it before, but listened because of your comment. Glad that I did!

[@rrobz3948]

Thank you so much for featuring "Good Times Bad Times" as the first song in this video. From its release on January 12, 1969, rock music was changed forever. Probably the most underrated Led Zeppelin song in the catalog.

[@billyray8062]

Love it, Professor, I`m looking forward to more of this series!!

[@bo3998]

THE MOODY BLUES! The Story in Your Eyes, I'm Just a Singer in a Rock n Roll Band, Ride My See-Saw, Question, Nights in White Satin. Justin Hayward is the most underrated musical genius of the Rock Era.

[@JPageRocks]

1) The Rain Song, 2) Ten Years Gone and 3) In my time of Dying are my 3 favorite Zep songs.

[@sc100ott]

This is going to be a great series, and no better band to start it off! Within your stated parameters, I think you totally nailed it with the 5 songs you picked. Bravo!

[@ronfeldman4297]

Another great show. Thanks for keeping rock alive!

[@CARRINGT0N]

My top 5 of my favorite rock band ever (personal): 1) No Quarter, 2) In my time of dying, 3) Rumble On, 4) Trampled Under Foot, 5) What Is and What Should Never Be

[@ajwalker4416]

Wonderful new series. My favorite Led Zeppelin song will always be "10 Years Gone" but I love all of the ones you highlighted here and find no reason to disagree with your selections. Now, I'll patiently wait for you to get around to my favorite band of all time - U2 😁 I'd love to see which 5 songs you come up with although I'm going to cry foul if it doesn't start with "I Will Follow."

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Ten Years Gone and Ramble On are my favorites.

[@glennanderson7795]

This series is a fine idea! The founding selection, has done it for me, your knowledge, insight, & crafting of the subject matter featuring the musical 'God's' wot made made it, ticks all the boxes for us dedicated fans of the channel,and those that have the good fortune to be viewing your catalogue in the future, perhaps because of this 'brainwave that has your own unique talent etched all over it. My first write-up despite being a fan & viewer for nearly a decade now. Enough 'smoke-blowing' from me, (I think!) please continue creating this fine stuff! VBW x

[@scottmcguire1774]

Thoroughly enjoyed this episode. I know that it used to be overplayed, but Stairway on a great stereo or headphones still produces goosebumps. Subsequent episodes could go in a million different directions. Would love to see Chicago, Eagles, or Pink Floyd at some point.

[@michaelryan5364]

The Professor of Rock inevitably covers bands and songs that make me wince.

[@itslikethesamebutdifferent8020]

Great video. I was putting min together at the start of the video. My list of 5 songs that showed the evolution of Led Zeppelin is: 1) dazed and confused. 2) whole lotta love 3) stairway to heaven 4) the rain song 5) Kashmir

[@LisaMRounds]

Rain Song - Absolutely!

[@Whisper_292]

Great episode! I think this is going to be a fantastic series.

[@aprilinamsterdam]

I was at a Who concert in Seattle sometime in the mid to late 70s. The band was quite late and the crowd was getting very ugly...until Kashmir blasted out over the PA system. The calming effect on the crowd was immediate and AMAZING! It was like the whole crowd took a toke and chilled out. That illustration of how powerful music can be has stuck with me all these years. Congratulations on Evolution! A perfect band to start with, and a great 5 songs. Personally, I would have picked Four Sticks over Stairway to Heaven, but I get why you chose it. Keep up the good work, and I hope you feel better soon. 🎶 🥰🎶

[@O_U_No_It_2]

Why do I love "Tangerine" so much? It always hits me in the feels. So many hits with Zep. Too many stallar memories to count

[@SevenThunderful]

My particular favorites from their albums. 1) Good Times Bad Times from zep 1 2) Ramble On from zep 2 3) When the Levee Breaks , zep 4 4) Ten Years Gone , Physical Graffiti 5) Achilles Last Stand from Presence

[@the2ndmouse483]

What a great concept for a series, Professor. These will be incredible 25-minute snapshots of the most influential bands of the last 60+ years. I can only imagine the amount of preproduction and research that has to go into each of these episodes. For bands like Zeppelin, Beatles, Eagles, Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd it’s a nearly impossible task to distill what, in some cases, is 50 years of creativity and genius. I absolutely cannot wait to see where this series takes you next. Thank you for keeping the music alive!

[@MagicRoosterBluesBand]

Great selection. Well thought out.

[@jondiven96]

1. Rain Song 2. Since I've Been Loving You 3. Achilles Last Stand 4. Ten Years Gone 5. Thats the way (Tangerine)

[@ericpierce3660]

I can't believe "I'm gonna give you every inch of my love, deep down inside" made it onto the airwaves haha

[@LaManteca76]

I never realised that's what he meant until Prof brought it up. 😅

[@silverghostcat1924]

As a teen girl, I definitely found it to be a thrilling song 😉

[@ezsmith3765]

As did “Squeeze my 🍋 until the juice runs.... 🦵🏼

[@Stoneylfm]

Wheew

[@vanessahenry7238]

Listen to the song by Queen "Get Down Make Love" I heard that on the radio as a kid! But yes @ezsmith3765, my brother and I were under 10 and laughing at that line by Led Zeppelin as well!

[@leonardhirtle3645]

My favourite was Kashmir done at the O2 arena in London in 2007. Robert Plant was astounding.

[@mycawk7171]

Dazed and Confused Ramble On Nobody's Fault But Mine Battle Of Evermore In My Time Of Dying. Those are my picks for the top 5 Led Zeppelin songs. This is gonna be a fire series Professor. There are so many bands that could have an episode done on them. Keep 'em coming!

[@muttley5958]

Your the first to name The Battle Of Evermore It's probably one of my favourites. 😃

[@mycawk7171]

@muttley5958 same here. Its such a haunting song. So underappreciated compared to their bigger songs. Especially from that album.

[@Jmac1962]

Great new show, can't wait to see further entries. Phenomenol picks for the five in this episode, thought as you said, a few were no-brainers. ;)

[@talbotdarren]

Love this list and I can’t say that you went wrong with any of your choices. I would replace two but it’s just a personal preference. My five are: 1. Good Times Bad Times 2. Ramble On 3. Stairway To Heaven 4. Kashmir 5. In the Evening

[@VelveteenRabbitinRedFern]

The Rain Song is my Favorite..... Beautiful.

[@ericleiter6179]

I like this new series idea...a concise retrospective that truly gets to the heart of each band's beginning, middle, and end, and gives newcomers a great way to dig in. I basically agreed with your Zep assessments (I thought Dazed and Confused to start, but thats technically a cover left over from the Yardbirds days-so Good Times Bad Times is right), however, I would pick All of My Love as their swan song pick-its the hit single that would bookend those 3 epic songs in the middle-great keyboard solo from Jones...I would do the other essential English bands next...Stones, Beatles, Floyd, The Who, Sabbath...then The Doors, Hendrix, Simon and Garfunkel, etc

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

How about the Police or Rush?

[@frankperry1111]

Whole Lotta Love is my favorite Led Zep song. I was a senior in high school learning on my first guitar. Stairway To Heaven and Black Dog could each be my 2nd faves. I'm 72 now and sing and play at open mics.

[@dgarve]

When talking about the five songs that define Led Zeppelin, I'd agree with you on the first four, and think you're spot on, but I think number five has to be "All My Love". Even though "Fool in the Rain" was innovative in its way, "All My Love" was the bigger hit worldwide and is really the "Stairway" for their second act: everybody knows this song. Also, considering the personal pain of Plant at the time (dedicated to his late son Karak), and the personal demons facing Page and Bonham, it's a bit of a miracle this song came together and was a triumph. Definitely one of Plant's best lyrics, and the arrangement by Jones and Page's solo are probably the high watermark of Zeppelin from '76-'80. My personal five favorites are a different story, but I think these five define the band. Good luck with the new segment, and also, don't forget to do a segment on ELP's Brain Salad Surgery. It just celebrated its 50th anniversary and is one of the top albums of the '70s (not to mention the slick HR Giger cover). Have a great day! - Dave

[@shiroibasketshoes]

Hi Dave, Wikipedia does not list any singles chart statistics for "All My Love." What do you base your claim of "bigger hit worldwide" on? Aside from maybe that, great assessment! I played ELP on the radio, too. Have a great day!

[@dgarve]

That's a great point, Shiroi. I heard it a bunch on the radio as a six year-old in New York in 1979 (many years before I ever heard "Fool in the Rain"), but you're right that it was never released as a single. My mistake! Enjoy the day!@@shiroibasketshoes

[@AldousHuxleysCat]

​@@shiroibasketshoesaccording to a billboard ranking of led Zeppelin songs, all of my love is number 12. If you want to look at it as the person you're replying to did as the defining moment of the next portion of their career I would say ranking it number 12 qualifies

[@shiroibasketshoes]

@@AldousHuxleysCat I'm sure Billboard did not miswrite the title as "All Of My Love." What was the name of that chart? You mean Billboard was ranking Led Zeppelin according to what factor(s)? I doubt they wrote "defining moment of the next portion of their career" under that chart; it was their last studio album except for the remaining tracks roundup "Coda."

[@AldousHuxleysCat]

@@shiroibasketshoes since that's what plant sings That's what I call the song, I'm so sorry you find that offensive and apparently are unable to read English in such a way to understand what I meant when I said I was agreeing with the person you were responding to about it being a defining moment of their later career. I don't see how you can say it wasn't Billboard ranked the entire led Zeppelin catalog based money earned. I would share the link but in all honesty you're such an ass I wouldn't do anything nice for you, find it yourself it only took me one Google search

[@David-nx2vm]

After almost every episode, I go to iTunes and download music from the featured band. I discover them all over again. It’s great.

[@lindamcfarland9656]

My hands down favorite Led Zeppelin song is Kashmir ❤ I love the beat and the far off adventure sound of it 😊. Its just masterful

[@ProfessorofRock]

I agree. So EPIC!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It’s a powerful song.

[@dpjfilmmaker]

My all-time favorite song!

[@chrisbenson6683]

It got old for me pretty quickly. The driving riff is absolutely iconic and atmospheric! Greatness. The lyrics are interesting. But as a song, I just didn't need any more hearings after the first few. I would have picked Ten Years Gone if this were just a list of the songs that meant the most to me. But I have to agree with Kashmir for this list.

[@davidrandall4182]

Best song!!!

[@mrollins4684]

Great new segment and evolution to the channel. Kudos Professor!

[@candicewitzkoske3155]

No band can ever compare to Led Zeppelin!

[@ScottHudson-p4x]

Great idea, Professor! I'll go with: 1) Good Times Bad Times 2) Misty Mountain Hop 3) Over The Hills And Far Away 4) Dancin Days 5) Fool In The Rain (YMMV) 😇

[@marksimkiw-gd3ed]

One of my favorite bands,keep up the history lessons

[@danielbuxton1966]

Great job, Professor! Love the evolution idea and that you started with the GOAT!

[@gioknows]

Great idea for a new show, Prof. I'll be eagerly anticipating your breakdown of The Beatles evolution. Other bands I can think of that would be awesome to do are Genesis, Steely Dan, Pink Floyd, Boston and Pat Benatar. Cheers from Ottawa, Canada🍁

[@ProfessorofRock]

Sounds good.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I’ll be looking forward to the Floyd video. Cheers to you Gio! 🥂

[@BabaDon-LITA]

You got me Adam. This new Evolution format is so good I had to Like and Subscribe! But as someone who is the youngest of 6 kids and who's dad was an audiophile, I grew up listening to rock 'n roll from the it's beginning. My first memories of listening to music is of my sisters putting a stack of 45's by Chuck Berry, Elvis etc, on the record player and dancing to them. So by the time Led Zeppelin's first album was released during my freshman year of high school I had already started my own record collection starting with "Are You Experienced" by Jimi Hendrix in 1967, just to show you where my tastes were. And by this time nobody I knew was buying 45's you bought the album. In fact this is the first time I even knew there was a single from this record:) I first heard this record at my sisters house and I remember thinking that it was a really good blues record by an amazing band until 'Communication Breakdown' came on, and then... whoa this is something else! It's such an uptempo, concise piece of music, just announcing we are here and we're ready to kick ass! And the thing that I never hear or read about when people talk about Led Zeppelin is the production on every album of one Jimmy Page. The way he builds this song to an F_in climax and then release at the end is just pure genius! The pause at 1:24 in just before his blistering solo is so awesome but to come back in with a drum hit and start soloing on the upbeat is INSANE! And this is when I knew that Led Zeppelin was going to be a force to be reckoned with. Can't argue about any of your other 4 picks though. But let's take this a step further and say that if you had one song only, to tell somebody to listen to, that tells them all about your favorite band or artist, what would it be? I think for Led Zeppelin, it would have to be Stairway To Heaven. Prove me wrong. :) Thanks Adam, can't wait for the next episode.

[@terryhollis1787]

Zeppelin were rock gods. Definitely one of my favorites. They didn’t do any bad songs all were fantastic.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Amen!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

The greatest band of all time!

[@itslikethesamebutdifferent8020]

They were great but c’Mon they had some bad songs.

[@dookiehowser1162]

@@itslikethesamebutdifferent8020 nah, not really

[@itslikethesamebutdifferent8020]

@@dookiehowser1162 hey man listen if you think all their songs were 💯 % awesome then by all means, do you. As a fan, i can honestly say that tho they had a lot of amazing songs i am not blind to know there were some that didn’t meet expectations, that i would skip, to me personally. I mean even they themselves knew they had some bad ones they didn’t like.

[@ImYourOverlord]

I love this! Perfect launch of your new series 😁

[@deepwoodstherapy6688]

First album I ever bought when I was about 10 years old was Houses of the Holy... the naked girls on the cover made my step mother burn it in the furnace and I went back twice to repurchase the album until she gave up and let me keep the 3rd copy. Been a die hard Zephead ever since. Great selection of 5 songs... too short of a list but this series is great content. Keep up the awesome work.

[@txbill2512]

I thought that was just my mom !!!

[@tryghanson3260]

It was Plant’s kids, a boy and girl.

[@anissia1210]

This is gonna be AMAZING!!! But how can you choose only 1 song from each album?? I'm glad you're the one trying to do this, no way I could!! An amazing way to start this series!!!

[@rosiemccormick498]

Cool! I'm liking this new show idea!

[@jaykay6387]

Professor, on your way to one million subscribers, only a matter of time, congratulations, you do a great job and deserve it.

[@themattlewisexperience]

This episode gave me chills. Led Zeppelin por vida!

[@ProfessorofRock]

For sure!