Reaction: Ramble On by Led Zeppelin

[@kenhewitt7357]

My favorite all time song, there's nothing it hasn't got, poetry, passion and power it's got it all.

[@PeterTea]

When I first got into Zeppelin I had some trouble picking up on John Paul Jones’ contribution at first too. He’s so in sync with his band mates that it took me a while to hear what he was doing. Ain’t no better bassist.

[@jensclarberg6419]

One of the greatest Led Zeppelin songs.

[@henriettaskolnick4445]

I've heard a few stories of what the tapping is - Bonzo tapping on a guitar case, a table top, a chair seat, or his legs. Suffice to say, it wasn't his drums lol. The bass is amazing - this is another one where you should listen to the isolated parts of this song because it gives you an inkling of the layers it took to create it. It is such a full, rich song. You can "ramble" or "wander" but just remember, "all that is gold, does not glitter; not all those who wander are lost". - another quote from Robert's favorite LOTR.

[@PeterTea]

I think ramble on can mean both but in this song it probably has to do more with moving from place to place. Poor guy had Gollum steal his lady. That’s the power of his “precious.”

[@Scoobydcs]

Yet another GREAT bass line from jonesy. Ps the tapping is thought to be Bonham tapping on a guitar case

[@juliemanarin4127]

I've heard that too!

[@Kashmir.820]

@@juliemanarin4127 That’s what I’ve always heard also

[@TheSchuyler75]

this is my probably my favorite LZ song!!👍👍🙏🦋

[@kardeef33317]

This is my favorite Zeppelin album. Bought from a pawnshop in 82 or 83. Every song is on fire.

[@jeffkocik8345]

JPJ’s baseline is 🔥 on this track.

[@lindaingallsobrien4217]

JPJ is ALWAYS on fire!!!

[@stuarthastie6374]

In UK there is a Rablers Society which lobbies for walkers and hikers to have Right of Way in the countryside.

[@TheSchuyler75]

the time has come to be gone and though we drank to our health a thousand times it’s time to ramble on

[@johnnosiennek7066]

Ramble meaning walk for pleasure or talk/write at length in a confused or inconsequential way.

[@heliotropezzz333]

In this case it means moving on, as in travelling with no specific destination in mind.

[@billraufmann8918]

One thing I haven’t heard mentioned is the stereo separation on this album …..it is amazing…. especially listening on the headphones!!

[@TheMikelleh]

One of my all time faves. The best of JP Jones right there.

[@Scoobydcs]

Aaahhh the hobbit journey. Glorious isn't it

[@enchantedwooddesigns3462]

In the darkest depth or Mordor line and Gollum and the evil one also Lord of the Rings.

[@doughaviland1729]

Absolutely one of the BEST Zeppelin songs! Jimmy uses the Theremin on the chorus after "Ramble On" !

[@iant4862]

its not a Theremin- its his guitar feedback through an effect pedal

[@johneldridge8678]

Excellent reaction. I'm always happy to so see people open their minds and go outside their comfort zones.

[@ginger4141]

DJ when you get through listening to this album the question is which album do you like better?

[@gregcollins7602]

Bonzo is the GOAT!

[@stell_r5829]

It was later when I read "Lord of the Rings", I realised that this song is based on it... Ramble On... and reference to Golum and the Evil one. (I'm a Brit and yes Ramble On is wandering looking for for something some place. They couldn't go on without Bonham...

[@sca88]

Didn't mention the Lord of the Rings references with Mordor and Golum.

[@kimberlywalker3970]

I'm a sucker for the acoustic guitar. The primary reason I love this song. It's also in my top ten of favorite Led Zeppelin songs😊

[@TheSchuyler75]

ramble on..keep moving on as in back on the road touring right?

[@richardrobinson8459]

Another winner….🎼🎼🎼

[@stevekaspar1396]

Unreal. Great video reaction.. LONG LIVE LED ZEPPELIN BRO!!!!

[@lindaingallsobrien4217]

John Paul Jones on bass/keyboards....ao good

[@hippiejane2683]

Liked Led Zep but needed KZbin to help me understand what they were talking about.🤣

[@stretchgilbert]

Another favorite

[@MrJhbart001]

Its really cool to see a young person discovering led zeppelin for the first time. It proves the point that good music is truly timeless

[@michellezaleske-estrada40]

One of my very favorite Zep tunes

[@jilldiable8119]

Jpj is on fire with this,Bonham is magic,love the fact gollum,mordor fm LOTR is mentioned. Led zep loved reading Tolkien.

[@John_Locke_108]

Normally I'd recommend a live recording of said Zeppelin song but sadly they never played this classic live.

[@mistymountainhop71]

⭐JPJ⭐

[@bethkelley575]

Zep 3 next!

[@rodneydavenport4646]

Guys, I think that tapping may be a Tabla…

[@juliemanarin4127]

A fabulous song!

[@dandrechsler6884]

Nice Looking forward to bring it on home

[@zosometalgod]

That tapping is John Bonham using drumsticks on his drum case! Bonzo the human metronome!

[@pipco121234]

Tape loop ,,,, ,,,, you need a lexicon lads, it means ‘to take a leisurely stroll in the country side’

[@TheSchuyler75]

but in this song he isn’t going for a walk he’s leaving town so it’s not always used literally

[@phillipharrison2836]

Robert Plant was a huge fan of The Hobbit/Lord of the rings books and through his popular lyrics in a few of his songs, just about single-handedly became the reason JRR Tolkien's books sold by the millions in the 1970s. Don't forget the hobbit's were 'smokers' - of what we do not know. They used to 'Ramble' around the countryside -take a walk, or a stroll.

[@carlo-iu6kh]

The first listen is cool, but listen to it again a couple more times to really appreciate it

[@valblacksmiths886]

The tap is bonham hitting the skin of the drum's chair

[@livingreflection5]

Ramble on meant to move on in the US in the 70s too.

[@kowanmcgarry]

This was the first song of Led Zeppelin I heard on the radio. I later found out about the lyrics, it’s about the hobbit.

[@markacuna2828]

You gonna do side 2

[@GetSidewaysReacts]

Full album

[@juliemanarin4127]

@@GetSidewaysReacts yesssssss!!

[@scout3939]

I believe that Led Zeppelin went through a Lord of the Rings period. I think Ramble On and The Battle of Evermore were written after reading the books. Does anyone know if this is true?

[@kdm71291]

If you listen to the lyrics, you understand the content of the phrase “ramble on” that they are using.

[@johneldridge8678]

You have to react to "Black Dog."

[@jimmyavsfan24]

#GOATS

[@TheColdrush22]

This is badass. But let him (or someone who knows) school you on Pete Rock and DJ Premier. Learning goes both ways.

[@kowanmcgarry]

There is a live version of many dick, it’s 45 minutes long. I think there are other songs added to it.

[@stevekaspar1396]

Jonesie's bass practically makes this song.. rivals Paul McCartney's bass genius

[@jonathanmallard3965]

...betcha this was a 'motivation' for lynyrd skynyrd's 'freebird'...

[@garion46]

DJ Did you notice the Lord of The Rings references?

[@bowtiefidenine]

Lord of the rings

[@kevekevloepp9194]

Im not a hater but i think the brother is being leas then honest he dont like zeppelin play em some stevie wonder 😂

[@danielrockmyer949]

Not surprised you don't understand this. Do some research.