REACTION TO Led Zeppelin - Going To California (Live at Earls Court 1975)

[@angeladegroot6582]

Robert Plant is not only a fantastic vocalist with an insane vocal range, he is also a story teller , he uses his hands and body to tell you the story while singing .

[@charlesstoeckle4880]

There is probably 70,000 people in this concert and you can hear a pin drop that’s how you control a crowd and get their attention

[@PeterTea]

The way John Paul Jones weaves his mandolin around Jimmy's guitar is just awesome. Talk about being in tune with each other!

[@ipwee]

JPJ was and still is an incredible musician as well as a human being we should all strive to be.

[@davidcamassar2739]

Best band of all time.

[@johnsample5628]

Once again Led Zeppelin years ahead of everyone else. This is UNPLUGGED way before UNPLUGGED was a thing.

[@janeE011]

It certainly is!! I was thinking same especially when the camera cut to overhead. These guys bring me to tears sometimes.

[@teresakoslosky3053]

They loved playing all their songs, they love playing with each other and know each other’s brilliance!

[@isadona59]

Thanks for all your reactions to Zeppelin. I lost my son, 19 years old, two years ago. I am so sad, so inconsolable. When I was teenager I listen Zeppelin for first time, but now I,am very much fan than then, because when I saw the videos, and I listen again his music, I,m return to the happyness time, and I enjoyed to much, much than ever, more and more every day. They are drug for me. Of course, by my generation, all the good music like me. But now I'm love with Zeppelin. Thanks again

[@Triggerhippie70]

One of my favorite Zeppelin songs. About 20 years ago I had to go to California on a business trip, first time there was very excited. I brought this song with me. Made sure I rented a convertible. I had a 2 Hour drive from Oakland airport up to Petaluma and I turn this song on, and what an experience to listen to the song driving through California seeing the rock formations in the ocean driving by the vineyards it was amazing.

[@jean-pierreyot5871]

I was in the crowd here. Fantastic memory and boy was I delighted when the DVD came out !

[@mikefetterman6782]

There are certain high end microphones of that time, just like guitars, and certain amplifiers, that had a certain quality or accidental quality of metals used in the wiring, or coils of the device picking up the vibrations. There are certain 70s items like mics, guitars, amps, ect. that we will never get magic mixture again.

[@helenespaulding7562]

Jimmy usually, from what I’ve read, worked out his tunings and melodic lines on acoustic first. He loved playing acoustic….and I understand he still plays his acoustic at 77

[@kevinharalson4538]

They had good microphones back then, it’s what they were plugged in to that’s radically changed, tube amps, not semi conductor amps!! Tube amps have so much character!

[@Scoobydcs]

they could do everything

[@kevinbrady6075]

From the first album,....."Baby an going to leave you." Zep was Never pigion holed

[@jimmyavsfan24]

The strings on this song is absolutely magical.

[@timtubemusic]

the way Zep played so many different music styles puts them ahead of all those other bands.

[@timking7344]

i saw them twice in the 70s in the uk and both times they played an acoustic set in the middle of the gigs, even bonzo used to sit with them and play bongos, it made for an imtimate atmosphere, before getting back to the head banging... magic nights....peace....Tim

[@Bluewizard7131]

It's not just the microphones from back then, but the preamp and signal chain that it connects to. The older stuff from this era uses a lot of tube amps and preamps which have a much warmer sound than much the digital equipment used today. You can still get great sound from today's mics, but if not careful you end up with a much more sterile or cold sound than you did with the older equipment.

[@henriettaskolnick4445]

They did enjoy the acoustic part of their performances; they got to sit and bring it all down to a more intimate atmosphere. They stopped for a while because the venues they were playing got to be so big, that it started to get a bit lost amongst the huge crowd of people. Robert still does a lot of posing/posturing in concert with his hands; it's just part of his stage presence.

[@helenespaulding7562]

👋🤗

[@charlesgervais4673]

I saw Robert Plant on a solo tour in 1990, Maple Leaf Gardens hockey arena. Him and the band did an acoustic set that included Going to California.

[@Kashmir.820]

That’s the Way & Bron-Yr-Aur both LIVE I Believe you will like both of them. Love your channel!!!! Been a subscriber from the very beginning!!!!!!! If you’re in the rock mode def check out Whole Lotta Love from MSG ‘73. And yes to this day at almost 74 years old he still does a lot of movement with his hands!!!!!!!They need to be bronzed!!!!!!!!

[@juliemanarin4127]

Love this!! Also That's The Way from this set...fabulous! They loved their acoustic stuff! Yes they enjoyed it all! Well they sure didn't have auto tune or correcting of any kind!

[@Scoobydcs]

i highly recomend bron yaur stomp from this gig (earls court 75) jimmy tears it up on accoustic there

[@jmar7631]

Love, love, love! Great choice! Thanks for reacting to this excellent live version. And to those who say Plant's voice went to hell after '73, I think we can see it didn't. He sounds fabulous here. Looking forward to your reaction to When the Levee Breaks. Another of my personal favorites. :)

[@MrDeengels]

The way JPJ and page dance around each other is so perfectly in synch. Page actually plays rhythm to Jones mandolin.

[@kecurroj]

Saw them twice in concert in the 70s. Unbelievable!

[@juliemanarin4127]

Live...gotta do The Song Remains The Same/The Rain Song live 1973 at MSG!!

[@zeppelinfan9360]

I do own an unused backstage pass to this concert along with a few others including "Electric Magic" My Zeppelin blimp, the one hung in record stores to promote the Zeppelin album, is still my favorite collectable floating in my living room still today! 🎸☮️💕

[@antarcticorb9197]

I'm glad you're enjoying this journey, you remind me of my wonderment years ago when I waited with bated breath for their next album to be released.

[@janeE011]

That song ALWAYS gets me,too! They're just seriously unbelievable musicians with an incomparable sound. They're music can bring me to my knees and bring me to tears. Beautiful.

[@VlxWIZzZARDxlV]

The microphones in the seventies were pretty much like the ones today. They had incredible tolerance and clear audio. Granted today's are a little better but those were amazing for the time.

[@anniegoodrich262]

This song is in my top 5 fav LZ songs. So haunting.

[@greypossum1]

Dont worry about the quality of the microphones. Just know there was no autotune at all. It was all live. What you heard was what they were singing and playing.

[@vicprovost2561]

Great version, they were as good acoustic as he were electric. Can't wait to see your face when you hear the next song, it is an all time anger and mesmerising. Enjoy. 🎸

[@zosometalgod]

You should do the rest of this 75 acoustic numbers of Bron yur aur stomp and that's the way

[@davidstenton4365]

*Morning Bro* I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE.!!! Commenting BEFORE I watch your reaction.! This is my personal FAVORITE acoustic song and on top of that from Earls Court in 75 based on the thumbnail.! F'n brilliant.!!!!! OK...... time to sit back and see what you think....

[@yozaseig3870]

Loving how you doing this Led Zep journey.

[@timkis64]

the crazy part is, they couldve just as easily played a polka or church song.they could play about anything & sound perfect.amazing versatility from these four masters of their trade.

[@aleksandrakolad2144]

Do as many Led Zeppelin reactions as possible!! And as much live as you can! Each song is a separate story. Listening to them is a never ending story! Once you start you cannot stop!! I love your reactions and your questions!! Please keep on going!!!

[@oliver6749]

it's awesome how they sound just as good or better live...I think everyone is fine with you listening to it again :-)

[@epbeagle4242]

They did acoustic sets usually 4 or 5 songs on the 75 and 77 tours. As for the Mics I know in the studio at least Older mics are usually preferred.

[@burney7418]

Perfect song.

[@jimmyboredom3519]

This is great!!

[@bethdealmeida6789]

Robert's look at 2:33 gets me every time :) ❤❤

[@darlenesmith761]

Me too me too I love love this song !!!

[@corinamalt9823]

One word beautiful ❤️

[@stevenoxendine2155]

Great video

[@phillipareed2]

the change from analog to digital was greater than the change from mono to stereo.

[@deadchannel3274]

On your own time I think you should check out the instrumental version of this song they released with the deluxe edition of LZ4. Just being able to hear the guitar and mandolin on their own is beautiful and well worth the listen.

[@ptxaholic]

I've never seen such a chill live perf from them. It's... weird yet... yes, mesmerizing

[@tektoniks_architects]

Can't wait to hear you do more of the live Zep....that is really where you hear the creativity of the band. The live material is a gigantic rabbit hole that could keep you busy for a year. Great reaction!

[@darlenesmith761]

As my experience's When I was 15-18 The sound at their live concerts was TOTALLY AWESOME MAN !!💥 SUCH MAGIC MUSICIANS MADE ON STAGE FOR ME AS A TEEN WAS OUT OF THIS WORLD LIKE A GROOVY ORGASMS!!🤪 IT IS SO HARD FOR ME TOO EXPLAIN ANY DIFFERENT 😊😂🥰🎶🎙️🎧 THANKS FOR YOUR REACTION'S. YOU ARE SUCH A SUPER SWEET SOUL OF A YOUNG MAN ,I AM 60 NOW AND I LOVE HEARING AN WATCHING ALL YOU YOUNG GENERATION'S HEARING THE WONDERFUL MUSIC I GREW UP ON IN HIGH SCHOOL IT WAS SUCH A SPECIAL TIME IN ALL MUSIC THEN IN THE 70''S. I AM DARLENE FROM ANNISTON ALABAMA 🥰

[@j.kevvideoproductions.6463]

Some of the Mic's used in the 70's are still used today, especially during recording. Jimmy was pretty particular about Mic's.

[@lindataggart2087]

I think your a cool cat.. just wanted to let you know I'm following you.. thanks for loving our Zep.. now they're yours too..

[@christinerobinson3819]

Can't wait for the live stuff!! I know you've done a few but there's so much more

[@philtred21]

All this acoustic set in Earls Court is fantastic: "Going to California", "That's the Way" and "Bron-y-Aur Stomp". The electric "Trampled Underfoot" and "In My Time of Dying" are fine too. This is one of the best performances of Led Zeppelin captured live on video, even though Plant has already lost some of his vocal range (his vocal peak was from 68 to 71, then started to fall)

[@voodoochile333]

Not really

[@stuartpage8517]

I was there, I still remember it like yesterday

[@stuartpage8517]

I think it was only £3.50 a ticket, great value

[@bobbyn.9773]

Let me guess...your favorite? Like we Zeppelin fans always say your favorite one will be the next one you haven't heard yet bro! Have a great weekend!

[@oliver6749]

Love that you want to do live stuff...Anything from Madison Square gardens

[@carlajacobsen3960]

I really like live

[@robbroome5933]

Oh they definitely took as much pride in their acoustic sections of a concert. The acoustic songs from this footage at Earls Court really show this side of them perfectly. Theyve got great versions of That's The Way and especially Bron Yr Aur Stomp from these gigs up. The only shame is they haven't got an acoustic version of Jimmy's Indian inspired solo epic White Summer up, only the electric performance from the Royal Albert Hall show (still worth watching and highlights Jimmy's skill with alternate guitar tunings, this one using the DADGAD tuning he made famous)

[@ThatGuy-cb3yv]

Live stuff to consider; BBC Sessions and Denmark TV. These won't spoil the remaining albums you have to do.

[@boggybond]

I was there!

[@helenespaulding7562]

Yes, after Levee Breaks, go ahead snd take a bit of a break from your album journey and watch a few live gems. Certainly the other two acoustic numbers from this same concert, and then move to any song from the 1970 Royal Albert Hall concert, or more of the songs from MSG 73 that are from their first four albums that you haven’t yet seen live…whole Lotta Love is great, Rock and Roll is a romp. Since I’ve Been Living You is almost required viewing. I’m starting to forget which ones you’ve already done live…. But you get the idea! 😁

[@danielledumont6536]

Yeah Zep did a lot of acoustics lol

[@Scoobydcs]

nest track is the best drum beat ever and has been sampled HUNDREDS of times! robert plays great harmonica too

[@barrybreen8745]

the song is about Jodie Mitchell saw them live in Southampton uk and knebworth 1979

[@ronaldelliott4373]

Your on the edge of the end of the IV album. Have you done “When The Levee Breaks” yet? Studio version only.

[@donnamangrum2149]

Jimmy Page is one of the few guitarists that is as good on an acoustic as an electric guitar.

[@davidcarter4247]

No auto tune in 1975. You had to be able to sing

[@richardferrell6782]

another song from the same set "thats the way" also great performance!

[@terrybarton1604]

Microphones have autotune on them now,you can't hit a bum note.... Just proves what a voice Robert has,but what a band behind him. IMO,THE greatest there ever will be.Awesome,sublime..choose a superlative and it will fit Zeppelin ☘

[@walterfleury3840]

Led Zeppelin was MTV Unplugged before Unplugged was a thing.

[@heliotropezzz333]

After LZ finished, in the 1990s Robert Plant and Jimmy Page got together again and did an accoustic tour. Robert once said that he offered to continue playing with Page if it was on an accoustic basis, but he said 'Page walked away' from that. So in answer to your question about whether they enjoyed accoustic performances as much as non-accoustic ones, I'd say definitely for Plant but Page wouldn't want to be restricted to accoustic only. I'm sure JPJ enjoys playing anything as he's so flexible musically. To be fair to Robert at that stage I think he didn't feel his voice was up to full tours of heavy rock singing and he very much liked variety of music anyway rather than to keep repeating what they had done in the past. He didn't like the lifestyle of LZ big tours and all the hype that went with it and he felt LZ would never be the same without his friend John Bonham. He'd grown older and moved on musically.

[@theStacyJames]

Mic's got a LOT worse. Analogue vs. Digital. Had this conversation with Bryan Adams in his Vancouver studio. He's got an epic mic collection. Mic technology peaked around the late 50s swing Jazz vocal era, and guys like Miles Davis benefited a lot from that.

[@glass2467]

The vintage mics are used today in the best studios. Mics back in the 40s and 50s were the best. What they used to record Frank Sinatra and the other classic singers. Today's top mics are not necessarily an improvement on the best of the classic mics. This is also true of guitar amps and guitars. Vintage is the best sound. The mics LZ used on stage were probably not that great though.

[@benjaminede6196]

Led zeppelin are my favourite band by miles. Lots of their music is now over 50 years old and I think it’s still amazing. John Paul Jones is my favourite musician and he doesn’t get as much praise as I think he should 👏👏👌👌

[@stormiesnow764]

I watched a Doc that this song was about Joni Mitchell .At the time he had a crush on her.

[@Blue-qr7qe]

Love song to Joni Mitchell -

[@sansabasongbird5130]

In this case the vintage equipment steals the show. The old British handmade console desks are the bomb. Todays tech can only mimic it.

[@randywade6757]

Robert Plant and Jimmy Page THE RAIN SONG LIVE UNPLUGGED

[@juliemanarin4127]

Dude...they ARE Mezmerizing! That's The Way is like this...watch it at this same acoustical set...still Mezmerizing!! Do the 1975 official one...it is clearer!

[@garya7893]

If you gonna do more live try the Rain Song at MSG Beleve it or not its better than this one

[@helenespaulding7562]

He’s going in order so won’t do that until Houses of the Holy

[@glenmarechal7957]

Jimmy and john are just talking to each other members only. Do they like to play accoustics 😂😂😂 no just happened.

[@AlanBee1948]

The live versions are ALWAYS better, as it shows their true virtuosity and ability to improvise. Solos on live versions are always unique. Studio versions are always clean and mixed to perfection, but live versions are insanely better. For one thing, they didn't have tone correction is 70's mics. You're looking at real talent here

[@VIDSTORAGE]

I would assume the mic quality of that era is just as good as what there is now ..It probably had been researched and tested so many times by then to get the best quality that it made a superior standard product that was hard to improve on . Gibson Les Paul and Fender Stratocaster guitars probably are not any better that what they were in the 1960s either ..

[@simonhills806]

Robert plant never sounded better

[@christinerobinson3819]

John Paul Jones is such a brilliant musician but never gets much of a mention

[@kentaylor2416]

JPJ is the most mentioned unmentioned guy in the history of music.

[@kobrien2424]

Totally agree with you!!! The bass in "How Many More Times" gives me chills!!!

[@kevinharalson4538]

This has bugged me for a while: just after Salvo says ‘wow’, in the negative shots I see a glimpse of Maureen, RP’s wife. Anyone else see that??

[@andrewmason7207]

do the stomp

[@DC-ih8bv]

Robert’s voice is a bit strained being this is show 4 in 7 days almost 3 hrs each. He has surgery in 1974 and still recovering albeit these are real good shows,

[@jimmyavsfan24]

Check out Amy Lee cover this song. It’s AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL

[@bogda1917]

If you enjoy this kind of raw folk/psychedellic sound, you might want to check out a folk Brazilian instrument called the "viola". Instrumental tracks on this instrument are wild (two main stylistic varieties being "viola caipira" and "viola nordestina"). For starters, I recommend Almir Sater's "Instrumental" Album: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGOyhauKgayYgs0&ab_channel=GiovanniGottardi

[@chebrneck]

The mics were better then and probably haven't changed.

[@coldacre]

it’s took you 5 and a half minutes to make an observation and the first thing you ask is “I wonder how much microphones have improved since 1975” scintillating stuff

[@ralph6968]

i think the battle of ever more is way better.

[@histubeness]

Great song and performance, though the director should have shown more camera views of JPJ. Should have been equal with Page. --Also, the solarizing picture effects were unneeded and just distracting for an acoustic sit down like this.

[@roca7108]

I read somewhere that George Harrison from The Beatles, or one of the Beatles can't remember exactly, said they were good but relied too much on the electric instruments, next album from LZ? Acoustic

[@mirkoviroli2249]

Here's an 8 minutes long version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6vLo59obbtpb68

[@stuartpage8517]

Could that be the only track ,that doesn't have the drums of Thor,

[@jenniferewing4504]

Bruce Springsteen -PHILADELPHIA plus MOVIE WITH TOM HANKS and DENZEL WASHINGTON - Philadelphia ! Was made along time ago so things have changed still a fantastic movie.

[@jenniferewing4504]

They were into Alister Crawley.