(Re - Upload) Led Zeppelin - Going To California | REACTION

[@jamelakajamal]

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[@Danr07]

One of the best opening lyrical lines in rock n roll history.

[@Jackmickleson1984]

Good one!

[@richdiana3663]

More folk than bluegrass but yes, amazing.

[@thorolsen8898]

Listen to Tea for One

[@thorolsen8898]

Listen to What is and What should never be

[@bobthebear1246]

One of Led Zeppelin's best and most haunting Folk/Bluegrass numbers. Just guitars and Plant's soaring, amazing vocals.

[@choochchamp8688]

If you loved this...Battle of Evermore; it’s a must do. Robert Plant’s voice is at its absolute best. Heaviest folk song ever😂

[@johnathandavis3693]

Yes- there is NOTHING like the almost mystical power of that song...

[@tessasingsschell7174]

My favourite Zeppelin song

[@scottbegonias313]

Sandy Denny sings on that one too.

[@TheC.O.-VISIT]

YES

[@richardroberts4355]

Battle of Evermore,Going to California, When the levee breaks, just one of the greatest albums of ALL time. Reinvented folk and blues.

[@emmett-amber5456]

Thank you for showing some love for this one. It’s not a common request to react to, but it’s beautiful. My personal favorite as well.

[@scottbegonias313]

The live version on How the West Was won dvd is even better !

[@emmett-amber5456]

@@scottbegonias313 sorry to sound stupid but what is “How The West Was Won”? It sounds like something western but I’m confused as to why they’d be singing on there live 😂

[@scottbegonias313]

@@emmett-amber5456 No worries. It's a DVD they released of live performances. Not to be confused with the audio version from 2018. It's really good! 5 hours worth . Released in 2003.. the live "Going to California" is from Earl's Court 1975

[@elodieschindelheim611]

@@scottbegonias313 this is really great information. Thank You 🙏

[@scottbegonias313]

@@elodieschindelheim611 Welcome ✌️

[@nyxinyx2521]

I love John Paul Jones' mandolin parts in this song. I think the bluegrass connection you get from this song is the mandolin.

[@darksideofthemoon9334]

This song grabs anyone’s soul, Jamal. Zepplin is just pure legend…

[@joseybryant7577]

Undoubtedly, one of the prettiest songs of all time. The guitar work is just phenomenally beautiful.

[@foxandscout]

This!

[@sulfur_25]

Guitar and mandolin*

[@Steelwings19658]

Poignant, romantic, a gift of a song if there ever was one.

[@foxandscout]

Stunning. ... makes me cry... every time

[@lorrainecook1061]

In 2002, Robert Plant would provide a little more detail about "Going to California", telling "Spin" magazine that the song was, “Me reflecting on the first years of the group, when I was 20, and was struggling to find myself in the midst of all the craziness of California and the band and the groupies.” The line, "The mountains and the canyons start to tremble and shake, the children of the sun begin to awake", alludes in all likelihood to the artistic community of Laurel Canyon, embodied in the late sixties by Joni Mitchell, David Crosby, Graham Nash, Stephen Stills, Jackson Browne, and Jim Morrison.

[@kathybwell]

Another one of those Zep songs that fans know every note, every lyric, every "Ahh-ah-ahh". Absolutely LOVE THIS song, it was my anthem when serving overseas, great song for Californians when feeling homesick.

[@PeterTea]

“Standin' on a hill in the mountain of dreams Tellin' myself it's not as hard, hard, hard as it seems”

[@krissantos6624]

that was my senior quote... in my yearbook... peace 💟

[@krissantos6624]

@@BigPoppieSeed Madonna Heights.... NY... 😎💟✌

[@noradeclark9283]

i think that line means he crossed over and death is not so hard. (the plane crashed)

[@Sheamarie]

I love your reaction. We had the best music in the 60's and 70's, 80's .

[@crackerjack9320]

Saw JPJ in Nashville in late 90s. He played this solo on a mandolin, no singing. It was mesmerizing. JPJ is a master of all stringed instruments

[@johnathandavis3693]

Keyboards, technical production, song writing...a true GENIUS....

[@scottlewis8386]

JPJ was the glue in that band and best musician hands down

[@TheDivayenta]

He’s also performed this with Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings- check it out!

[@crackerjack9320]

@@TheDivayenta thx for the info!

[@susanoneill370]

Fabulous!

[@tthoy7338]

“Tangerine” - “That’s the Way” - “The Battle of Evermore” - “Ten Years Gone” - “Gallows Pole” - the beautiful fretwork of “Bron-Yr-Aur” sounds like two guitarists yet its only one amazing sound of Sir James Patrick Page aka Jimmy Page

[@ExileOnDaytonStreet]

Bron-Y-Aur Stomp FTW

[@denielboone5717]

My favorites too

[@TheC.O.-VISIT]

I keep suggesting Battle of Evermore and Gallows Pole, no one anywhere has done either of them

[@carlneoh5843]

@@ExileOnDaytonStreet The guitar work is stolen but Plant's lyrics were original

[@patrickmartin4674]

Zeppelin could do it all. There will never be another band that even comes close.

[@natureboy1313]

Pearl Jam

[@tennis3242]

agree

[@joshuahundert3582]

Thanks for doing what you do, Jamal. Music is the skeleton-key to our collective spirit. It takes a purity of heart and soul to wield it in such a manner as to unlock the most important doors. Your willingness to share in such an open and vulnerable way - to capture music's profound impact on you, as a person - is a gift. Know that your energy is resonating; you are carrying the torch of the only message that matters: LOVE. :-)

[@scarletjohnston741]

Wow that's beautiful ✌️💞

[@georgeorwell4534]

“Nobody’s Fault But Mine”. First recorded by Blind Willie Johnson in 1927 and super-turbo charged by Led Zeppelin.

[@ronniemerchant4341]

Ride a white mare in the footsteps of dawn Trying to find a women who has never never never been born

[@bencorn8041]

Story of my life

[@2869may]

Who's never been boned....lol

[@chriscarroll510]

My favourite Led Zep Lyrics

[@Koldfusion234]

@@bencorn8041 You ride a lot of white mares?

[@bencorn8041]

@@Koldfusion234 yup

[@sagewarrior369]

Gone to California with an achin in my heart.. All time fav. Still get chills. Thank you Jamal!

[@foxandscout]

Mine too

[@neilschroeder7854]

The girl with flowers in her hair is Joni Mitchell. They were big fans of hers. In fact much of the song is about or inspired by Joni.

[@tessesmom]

Beat me to it xx

[@BoojumFed]

Wouldn't have put that together, but it does make a lot of sense.

[@GordonBagshaw-GBEnglishClass]

Love Joni

[@gradywilson3006]

I saw Joni Mitchell at the Hollywood Bowl on a tour to support her Both Sides Now album. She had a full orchestra on stage with her. It was an absolutely amazing concert experience and this is coming from someone who's favorite band is Zeppelin.

[@mihaelprislin8382]

Wow, didn't know that..

[@briandonohue2502]

@2:28 "Man, hold on! Sorry guys, I need to hear that again!" Yep! and again, and again, and again......

[@harleycontrarian6111]

Lately you've been playing the soundtrack of my (sometimes misguided) youth and for that, I thank you.

[@andrewgardner7871]

After 50 years it's still my favourite Led Zeppelin song. Every time I hear it, it's like the first time. This brought a tear to my eye just watching your reaction.

[@TheCharlesAtoz]

One of my favorite songs by Led Zeppelin. Sublime. Great channel Mel.

[@stevefick3919]

This and the "Rain Song" are my two favorite Zep songs.

[@vedranlabetic1915]

This song sends shivers down my spine EVERYTIME i hear it... So much emotions. Goosebumps all over my skin. I feel a special kind of sadness, mixed with abnormal happines at the same time... Reminds me of something imaginary I've lost a long time ago, but I don't know what's that actually. Aaanddd yesss... That one girl I love more than myself, but she don't know about it. I love you all.

[@krissantos6624]

💖🌿💨💜🌈💙⚡💟💨

[@vedranlabetic1915]

@@krissantos6624 you know what I'm talking about, right?

[@tektoniks_architects]

In live concerts, after singing: "to find a queen without a king, they say she plays guitar, and cries, and sings," Robert would often sing: "Joni" in tribute to Joni Mitchell.

[@ediefolta9494]

It refers to Joni's song, "I Had a King". kzbin.info/www/bejne/aH-uYZSprctlsM0

[@donaldchase9250]

It never ceases to amaze me how unbelievably talented Led Zeppelin was. From rock anthems like “Good Times, Bad Times”, “Ramble On”, “Black Dog” and “Kashmir”, to quieter acoustic work like “Tangerine”, “Battle of Evermore” and “Over the Hills and Far Away”... It’s like there were two totally different bands, both legendary.

[@Spectre4913]

That's why I say page is #1. All 4 of them really.

[@BeastrealDT]

Such a beautiful song. This and, "Misty Mountain Hop", are my favorites from this album. ✌

[@briane173]

Just about every track on _IV_ is among my favorite Zeppelin tracks -- But yeah, "Misty Mountain Hop," "Going to California," Four Sticks," and of course "Stairway to Heaven" are tops on the list.

[@omicron2018]

Misty Mountain Hop is also a favorite of mine.

[@briane173]

@@omicron2018 And "Black Dog," at those times when I feel like kickin' some ass.

[@redpine8665]

Misty Mountain Hop is one of the few heavy Zep numbers that I think Plant carries. His vocal power, and catchy stylings carries it. The enthusiastic oooh oooh oooh ooooh!!!! at the end of his verses just hooks you in. That said, I do love in place of a traditional solo, Page put together that powerful and catchy repetitive, but escalating guitar break. Can't get that loud enough!

[@darkstardan3309]

Ahh, God Bless you Jamel for finally playing THIS Led Zeppelin. Thanks, bud!

[@markkahre523]

Going To California is a perfectly placed, beautiful prelude to When The Levee Breaks on Led Zep IV.

[@jordesign]

When Robert says "watch out" he means watch out here comes something special....

[@noradeclark9283]

i think it meant the plane is gunna go down

[@kevinohagan1831]

Must do "Ramble On!" You will love it!

[@roberteklund7208]

Yes, a true gem and a favorite 🤘🎸

[@joscar062]

Any chance he reacted to Kasmir or Black Dog?

[@kevinohagan1831]

Can't go wrong with either of those Songs!

[@tigq1430]

Just need a full weekend of Led Zeppelin 💜

[@kevinohagan1831]

@@tigq1430 Can't go wrong with a Whole Weekend at all!

[@rosshageman951]

This is my favorite track from LZ 4. I wore the grooves out of the album back in the day.

[@nrsvlda70]

I wasn’t a fan of Zep in the 60s-70s when they were popular.. I was 100% country at that time and hard rock was ‘bad’!! But - I’ve grown to really appreciate their music; what an amazing group - so incredibly talented - all of them! Thanks for posting this one - I had not heard it before!

[@clare1061]

Robert Plant vocals with Jimmy page on guitar is like pure heaven. They were meant to be together. They totally complement each other.

[@juliafox7904]

So beautiful- no one does it like Led Zeppelin- each of them masters and perfectly matched ✨they pull our heartstrings, don’t they?

[@rigelmoon9030]

No mention of JPJ?

[@sheiladrucker6872]

Beautiful, amazing, sick, lovely. Incredible. Now, you are an official L.Z. fan!!!!!

[@TheFarmanimalfriend]

The rock gods descended to earth and blessed us!

[@jenniferandrews1917]

Absolutely beautiful song.

[@clare1061]

This song and the ocean are my two favorite songs by Led Zeppelin. I’ve been waiting for someone to do going to California

[@oldmanballer5088]

My favorite Led Zeppelin song when I need to chill and relax. Smoke a little bit and just close my eyes and listen to this about 3 or 4 times and my blood pressure has dropped and any stress has melted away

[@elodieschindelheim611]

One of my favorite Led Zepplin tunes. Saw the group playing on a dock in Greenlake, WA, way back in 1969. I think it may habeen their 2nd time to tour the US. It was truly an amazing and magical day! Never forgot it and who I was with.

[@dianep7749]

This is my favorite song that reminds me of my family and makes me cry every time I hear it. 💘

[@bfernuttz3737]

I fell in love with this song when the album was released and I still love it all these years later...

[@kevinandcarolynroutledge2981]

My favourite Zeppelin song. Shows that no matter how hard they could rock it, they could also produce a very beautiful mindscape.

[@vickimingus9281]

ONE of their best

[@School_of_DejaVu]

Love this song, definitely recommend “In The Light” it’s one of my favorites. Edit: And “Battle of Evermore” as well, another great acoustic song.

[@johnpace5774]

Love Sandy Denny’s voice on that.

[@gevlar]

Definitely need to react to “In the Light”.

[@BolivarBuddy]

Every time I think of a good song to listen to, I look for your reaction cause I know it’s gonna be there!❤️❤️ Love your videos!

[@cyriousvynil2433]

Try "That's the Way". It's not a radio hit, but still a beautiful song. Peace and love

[@toniannalimena3580]

They are so versatile in music! Led Zeppelin is such an amazing group! Period! Such talent! Thanks for reacting to this song! Very beautiful 💕

[@ronniemerchant4341]

Heartbreaker Bring it on home

[@darrylbaker273]

There are so many great songs in the LZ repertoire. This is definitely one of them. Love it.

[@acemodez3169]

This is probably the best reaction i've seen from you. Only stopped it once and it was because you had to hear it again. I can't get upset about that

[@Grateful_Dad_54]

As much as Jimmy could belt out the jams, this song brings out the other side of his amazing repertoire. Just beautiful! Thanks, Jamel!

[@elisiaweimar4219]

It seems that the wrath of the gods got a punch on the nose And it's startin' to flow, I think I might be sinkin' Throw me a line, if I reach it in time Meet you up there where the path runs straight and high ❤️ Yea one of those songs that gives you the feels

[@noradeclark9283]

I think the plane crashed into the mountains. Woman who never been born as she is still on the other side...anyone?

[@mattcolson2297]

That is such a tame song playing a mandolin as his lead. Hauntingly beautiful.

[@veritasrex66]

Zep 4, is one of those albums that, due to massive over familiarity, I could go a lifetime without hearing again....expect for this song. Absolutely gorgeous, and has always been my favorite from the album.

[@bethkelley575]

Was stationed at NAS Lemoore in 1981. Best time of my life! This song means a lot to me.Thanks for reacting.

[@steveandme63]

My son's there now

[@bethkelley575]

@@steveandme63 Awesome! It is beautiful there. Ask him to do me a favor? Can he walk the tarmac and take in the sights and smells for me? I miss that. It was called laundry detail--have to walk the runways, etc to make sure there's no debris. And tell him THANK YOU from one happy Navy vet.

[@sstires]

Led Zeppelin are magical it is great to see that they are a timeless treasure one of my all time favorites

[@zipahdeedoodah]

I wish I was old enough to listen to the albums as they came out with my friends. This band is amazing

[@steveshute3810]

Rumor is the “queen without a king, who plays guitar, cries and sings” is a reference to Joni Mitchell.

[@anonw3829]

We just called it rock!

[@spottheturtle9568]

Praise be to the Robert, Jimmy and Bonzo, and the laid-back killer JPJ... Forever and ever. Amen. Go in peace to love and groove on The Zep. Stay well out there y'all. ✌️

[@krissantos6624]

☮💙☯

[@spottheturtle9568]

@@krissantos6624 all the love and peace be with you as well Kris. I hope you're well in this very weird time. I soooo miss concerts if I'm being honest. We'll get there, eh? At least we have some great records.

[@chrismuir7159]

Bring it on home - Led Zepplin

[@tazjammer]

clicked thumb up even before Jamel could say "Zep".

[@whoyoukidding1]

I love how you're such a big fan of Led Zep now! And, I say THANK YOU. So many of their songs don't get much airplay anymore, so watching you hear these songs for the first time is so much fun for an older fan (late 50's) and reminds me of just how great those songs are.

[@billtaylor3382]

Loving the Re-Uploads of the Greatest Rock Band Ever! Peace and Love

[@strangenrare8663]

It's warm and haunting and lonely and bright and forlorn... it's more like poetry, straight-up. The imagery chokes me up every time. Thanks man.

[@johnblood3731]

Wow. You are the man. Have to watch twice to make a comment. Love how you enjoy 50 year old music. Robert loves the Mississippi delta blues and has been to the graves of several of these great artists

[@destinyreelly2974]

My favorite Zeppelin song out of an enormous catalog that has given so much to me in my life. It’s awesome to see you get it. 😘

[@laurapechonis9172]

Thank you, yet again, for your hobest reactions to ALL genres of music as it truly IS the bobd and universal language of the world no katter what country you live in, language you speak, ir genre if music you typically prefer. It's been oroven so nany times over all over the ENTIRE world that we can ALL be united by music and the emotion and instruments that come with any type. I love love watching your reactions vecause not only are you honest about what you think and feel about any given song, but your true openness and ability to give ANYTHING a listen and a shot in your unguarded and very open and unassuming mind, tou tell it EXACTLY as it is in YOUR mind and YOUR interpretation of the song. I wish the world could use music to bring us alo together peacefully to help us remember that we all come from the same essential parts, pieces, emotions and feelings... But unfortunately, that just isn't and will never be the unifying factor we all could yse and really need to avoid so much aggression towards cultures and religions and colors and beliefs that we aren't used to, but I wish more than ANYTHING that it could help the entire world realize abd remember that we are all of one creation and that we are all human beings. So i sincerely thank you again, Jamal, foe youe honest, energetic, unassuming and anazingly refreshing takes in everything you react to. Love and peace, Laura from Boston ❤❤ Be kind, it's easy! ❤❤❤

[@laurapechonis9172]

Sorry for all the typos! Just had my second rotator cuff surgery in a row and using my right hand to type and text (and I am a lefty). My apologies but I am sure you got the jist, lol. Much lovey man ❤❤❤

[@michaeloshea3090]

Great song,I remember hanging out with my friends on a warm spring day drinking a couple of cold ones and listening to this back in the 70's.

[@rainydaydreamawy]

Top 5 Zeppelin tune entry for sure. Instant melancholy. I miss her sometimes.

[@celticangel1969]

I've been a Zepp fan since the day I was born and, I have to say, with all the hard rocking and blues that they play, for some reason...the ballads have to be my favorites. This one is number 1 for me!! Please check out the live version at Earls Court!! It's whole new experience to see them perform this song

[@jeffherbst7699]

Pages acoustic guitar playing every bit as great as electric. I like their folk rock music equally as much as the other styles they played.

[@arthurking6846]

It's a Mandolin. And it's JPJ playing

[@tompaul2591]

@@arthurking6846 it's actually both. Page on acoustic guitar, jpj on mandolin

[@tonyterryjohnson8603]

I had previously suggested this fabulous song. Now looking at your top 5 bands list.... You should admit it was premature. On their best day Rush (who I love) might be a warm up or opening band for Zeppelin. Continue to enjoy. Love your stuff.

[@ABBY-ml2rq]

I was 6 y/o when this beauty hit the airwaves...I so fondly remember. Thank you Jam

[@richardcramer1604]

I always loved this song, it has a light airy feel to it and an optimistic outlook, which is needed because it comes just before the heavy blues of 'When the Levee Breaks' (another song I love).

[@Weird_Old_Uncle_Kenny]

Hey Jamel, FYI: The "Girl out there with flowers in her hair" he is referring to is Joni Mitchell...

[@ediefolta9494]

The "queen without a king" refers to Joni's song, "I Had a King". kzbin.info/www/bejne/aH-uYZSprctlsM0

[@JPoole-gc3xg]

One of my many favorite songs by them. Thanks

[@owend33344]

Probably one of my favorite Led Zeppelin song

[@georgea8134]

thank you for re-uploading! this is my favorite video of yours. your face when Plant comes in echoes exactly how I felt upon hearing this song for the first time

[@SB-jz1vl]

Jamel, in January 69 a great first Rock/Blues album ended with an otherworldly jaw dropper. How Many More Times is not just a song, it's an journey and you can't make better use of the 8:27.

[@Fairygrl_TW]

Amazing band loved seeing them live in the 70's...Music Icons...Love it. Yep, you're feelin it.

[@edf9682]

Jimmy on guitar and JP Jones on mandolin... pure magic!

[@terryevans1976]

One of their absolute best. That definitely brings back some memories.

[@suzan5533]

Masterful piece. Another mood enhancer for me. Love, love, love.

[@davegilbertson4907]

Bruh i love watching your Zepp reactions. I equate it to a child learning to crawl. Pulling yourself up to walk then running to the door. You open it to be embraced by the sun that warms your soul and welcomes you.

[@dandrechsler6884]

Thanks for all the zeppelin. Love your reactions and appreciation for it all

[@thomashubbard9413]

A Guitar and a Madolin plus a six octave voice………I loved growing up in the 70’s

[@Wv8675]

This has always been in my top ten best led zeppelin songs they have so many badass songs

[@lorisky143]

Welcome to Led Zeppelin,such melody. Many of their songs very intranceing

[@ozman9353]

Im very old and I still love listening to Led Zeppelin. Especially classics like this. Great music is timeless.

[@studlord9970]

Led Zeppelin IV is one of the all time great rock albums. My personal favorite song is "Battle of Evermore"". Heavy Tolkien references, haunting yet mesmerizing instrumentation, incredible lyrical artistry.

[@grahamlees3199]

The first time I heard this song was through a cassette player with one earpiece sat on a bus around 1973 with a massive grin on my face people around methought something was wrong with me so glad you like led zep

[@bobbyjones5411]

One of my favorite songs by Led Zeppelin "Hey Hey What I can do"

[@garyterhaar2243]

Finally have a way to comment,jamal it is absolutely amazing how you are bringing good music to light. Louis armstrong said there are 2kinds of music..... good and bad. Thank you for this podcast. Led zep is amazing and crosses many musical boundaries. Ten years gone is a all time favorite. You won't be let down

[@ricoalvarado54]

Watching you to react to there songs feels like I'm listening to them the first times again awesome 👍👍🎸🎸🎼🎼🎵🎵

[@ryanm776]

Gorgeous song!!!

[@johnathandavis3693]

"Bluegrass:? Ok- lot's of pickin'- but I always thought of this like "Medieval English Minstrel Music". Other songs on LZ4 like Battle of Evermore, Stairway, all had a similar feel, at least in my little brain. Thanks for doing this Jamel. You make me take a fresh look at art I have taken for granted all my life. This stuff is truly amazing.

[@CoachEgg]

All music is related. The settlers that came from Europe to settle the South were from England, Scotland, and Ireland.

[@danapaul3216]

I agree, English folk for sure. Mandolin lead over guitar picking is mesmerizing.