Teen Reacts To Led Zeppelin - You Shook Me!!!

[@pcariola1]

It’s only the beginning. It actually only gets better. Wish I could hear all these again for the first time. Enjoy the ride

[@juliemanarin4127]

Every song is a masterpiece! Jimmy Page mixed and produced all their albums! That instrument is an organ...Jones! Robert on harmonica!

[@Rick-or2kq]

Hearing this for the first time I envy you, I have been hearing it for 50 years and it still gives me chills. One of the things Zep was good at was taking old blues tunes and making masterpieces.

[@jlstock_1]

Never stop in middle of guitar solos

[@lindazee]

It's so swampy, in a very good way. Their rendition of an old blues song brought this music to those of us who as young people had never been exposed to the blues giants and pioneers. Many years later, both the original and the Zeppelin versions continue to hold up.

[@antarcticorb9197]

You're doing the right thing by listening to the studio version first and foremost. Also, when pausing, try not to pause in the middle of guitar solos, some folks get pissed about that, I'm guilty of that as well. And take it back ten seconds if you do pause.

[@henriettaskolnick4445]

I love this song; it is raw, gritty, and vampy. You're right, autotune didn't exist then, so, while you could certainly add effects like phasing, double tracking, slow it down or speed it up, and who knows what else in the studio, all of that would be worthless if you didn't have a solid base in the vocalist to begin with. Musicians and singers had to be able to play and sing for real onstage because there were no automated backing tracks playing while you were onstage to make you look/sound good. Live performances can come later. When you get to live, keep in mind, this was the 70s; not everything was recorded/filmed so there isn't a live performance for every song. You're doing a great job!

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

👋🤗

[@roccocambareri2147]

Henrietta Silas ! just plain ol love y !

[@williamwilkes9873]

A nice time to live in London.............still is..........

[@davidhornbeckmusic7487]

All true but this was 1968. The whole album was recorded and mixed in about 30 hrs. Let that roll around in your head for a few decades. Page is the innovator, Les Paul invented it and Jimmy Page perfected it. imho

[@williamwilkes9873]

@@davidhornbeckmusic7487 don't need to........done in Denmark street, London...........you could here rehearsals for..........a..,..long.....time.

[@simply_psi]

The instrument is a Hammond B3 organ played by John Paul Jones, who plays the bass guitar as well.

[@dandrechsler6884]

You are correct that is Robert plant on the harmonica.

[@PeloquinDavid]

This is one of Led Zeppelin's covers of a Willy Dixon song on this album. I first discovered "Wee Willy" in the 80s, well after I came across LZ. He was a veritable mountain of a man, with a huge bass fiddle of a torso with a voice to match. His rendition of this song is really worth a listen too. It doesn't get more "blues-y" than that...

[@rodneyhearne3405]

You are the reason so many of us senior rockers watch reactions to these great acts that are really part of the soundtrack to our lives. I was a freshman in 1969 when this first blew my mind. I was already well entrenched in Rock and Roll and in love with the British Blues movement. I even saw Cream the year prior and was fully blown away with Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker. Led Zeppelin brough something that no one had before. A very heavy bluesy saturated sound that moved your very soul. This first album is still my very favorite, maybe because it is the first and the impact was so big, but it really was so bluesy. Growing up in Northern California we had so many great bands and and amazing diversity of sound coming out of San Francisco. However, for me what the British did with the wonderful American blues genre is very special. Keep up the journey and thanks for recognizing the greatness.

[@jmar7631]

Yep, Plant (singer) on harmonica, Jones on both electric piano and organ while using the foot pedals to play the bass. Crazy, eh? That interaction between Plant and Page is known as "call and response", which they did a lot. In other songs, it's between Page and Bonham (the drummer). Page also wanted to use what is known as a "backward echo technique" toward the end of the song, which the engineer didn't think was possible. Page proved him wrong. ;) Thanks for another great reaction, Silas. This song is one of my favorites so I'm glad you enjoyed it. Rock on!

[@juliemanarin4127]

Jones is a utility knife!

[@jmar7631]

@@juliemanarin4127 Amazing musician.

[@TheNaFun]

If you notice, a lot of times there's both a call and response going on between the bass and drums at the same time there's a call and response between vocal and guitar. Literally no band has ever been able to pull that off in the same powerful way. And in this song Robert even does a call and response with HIMSELF on harmonica vs vocal.

[@TheNaFun]

It's songs like this that makes me wish that John Paul Jones would sit in on organ with an AME band some day

[@MrBedZeppelin]

Great Analysis of Robert and Jimmy chemistry, it was an instant reaction that gave Joy to millions! Self titled album IS a MUST own!!

[@zappa1952]

I would guess that I was a couple years younger than you when this album came out. I'll be 70 next Dec. Was lucky to have seen them twice in early 70's. Love ur reactions. I won't try to get you out of order. Bravo for sticking with studio versions. That's what we heard first and fell in love with! 🤗

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

I cannot hear the end of this song without hearing in my mind the beginning of Dazed and Confused….on the album there’s no break…I don’t know how old you are Silas, but imagine being 20 and buying this record back in the winter of 1969, going back home and putting it on. Although we had had some pretty heavy music up to that point….Jimi Hendrix, Cream, Steppenwolf, The Who……when this album came out we were gobsmacked. The next song, Dazed and Confused, was the heaviest music we had ever heard up to that point, IMO.

[@johnwhite4991]

Haha, with all Zeppelin songs as one ends I automatically hear the next one. Back in the day I didn't even know the names of many of my favorite songs, I just put on the album (or 8 track) and played it through. Every song was great and memorable. I got to see them in Nashville in 1970 - best show I ever saw. Also saw Steppenwolf and Grand Funk Railroad in 1970, both of which were fantastic shows, too. It was a good year!

[@bobbyn.9773]

You are listening to the GOATs son...really enjoying you getting into them

[@rahbeat9785]

Gotta say i absolutely love the fact that you're sticking to Studio Versions. Many ppl suggest Live concerts But i'm a firm believer that Studio versions are the best for first-time listen there is only one exception to this. which is: 'Since i've been loving you 1974 ' *make sure it's NOT the official video from the ''official'' Zeppelin channel, That is a different version from the same concert for some reason (doesn't sound as good imo) Title of the correct video is simply 'Led Zeppelin - Since I've Been Loving You Live (HD)' I really hope that you you'll choose the live version for this particular song :)

[@edtougas807]

Definitely live version of since I’ve been loving you is amazing.

[@jmar7631]

@@edtougas807 That, and "I Can't Quit You Baby" at Royal Albert Hall 1970. Yikes! Of course, that entire concert was fire.

[@antarcticorb9197]

@@edtougas807 agreed, but the studio is stellar as well, and compared to the live it's almost not fair!.

[@edtougas807]

@@antarcticorb9197 can’t disagree both are amazing.

[@lindakessler8768]

Darlin, your reaction gives me hope for your generation. I was 13 when this came out, and I still feel the same way you do when I hear this song. 👍❤🤙

[@williamcabell142]

None better.....The GOATS!

[@douglaspensack3499]

Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton were just 3 of most famous 1960s British musicians/groups who were inspired by American blues. They were partly responsible for rejuvenating that musical genre in the latter 1/2 of 20th Century. Then, you can pursue Johnny Winter and Stevie Ray Vaughn to see where they took it.

[@rickymack2611]

LOve this song man, that organ will take you to church

[@imanointedone1]

Love you man! I have been listening to this for maybe 45+ years, but to see your reaction is so refreshing

[@Scoobydcs]

they could do everything!

[@GTLyons]

Can't go wrong with Zep's whole catalog.. Thumbs up and sub, just keep 'em coming.... lol

[@RockinMamaT]

I love the little sounds you make when you approve of something.its wonderful to see the way Zeppelin hits you❤😂

[@carlvanderbush664]

Page was famous for, among many things, creating a "guitar army" sound on their studio albums, multiple guitar tracks overdubbed on top of each other, sometimes in harmony, sometimes doubling another part. For that reason, I would stick to the studio versions the first time around. The concerts are amazing in a completely different way but lack a bit in musical richness comparatively.

[@scottbrooks2255]

Boy, you need to learn about the Blues! “ The blues gave birth to a baby and they called it rock ‘n’ roll” - Muddy Waters

[@danjohnson2986]

Gotta admit your giddiness is infections because it IS such a cool sound. Glad you’re enjoying.

[@mattbailey9396]

Yeah….I like the end when plant and guitar are squealing back n forth at each other. 🤪

[@teresakoslosky3053]

John Paul Jones …fire on the electric piano and Plant on the harmonica… fire!🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@williamcabell142]

Robert Plant playing the Harmonica!

[@Macdelaven]

Silas, I caught your Pink Floyd reactions as you released them. I didn't realize I had missed all your Led Zeppelin reactions. Your enjoyment of LZ and things you pick up (Plant's voice and Page's guitar playing off each other) are amazing. I was 10 when this LP came out and didn't really get into LZ until III (my first LZ album). Although, my favorite album or song changes throughout the years, LZ is my favorite group of all time.

[@barbarasimmons5777]

Have listened to Zeppelin for 40 year. SOoooooo, good!

[@JacobBailey]

Bluesy! Robert Plant could really belt out the tunes. It seems like his vocal range could cover it all! Keep rolling Silas! Pedal to the floor! Question: Did John Paul Jones play the keys on this song? I love that part!

[@jmar7631]

Yep. He played both an electric piano and an organ, using the foot pedals to play the bass, during this song.

[@ledded1]

Led Zep had only been together as a band for a few weeks before recording this album.

[@nomasker1360]

Best make-out song out there .

[@margaretcooper6129]

This song could be re-titled, "Look Mom! Such Talent!!"😊

[@MoCoTechnology]

Pure Memphis Blues, mixed with 70's Rock. Wurlitzer organ, and of course Harmonica. Then some more 7's ROCK. BTW- this was not any of their first gigs :o

[@mattharvey968]

It’s a great song ! One of my favorites from this album! As far as current artists go Chris Stapleton is one that can sing just as good live as in the studio! You definitely need to go down that rabbit hole!!✌️

[@margaretcooper6129]

Silas! That first solo is JPJ on an organ, the Robert Plant on harminuca, and then Jimmy in guitar. Love your reactions.😊

[@johnrogers2495]

Hey Silas! Robert Plant, lead singer also played the harmonica! And, if I'm not mistaken, was 19 years old when this was recorded! I know for certain that he was 19 when they recommended"Babe, I'm Gonna Leave You"! Peace

[@Bluewizard7131]

You really have to see the live performances to see how good they really were.

[@ginger4141]

Dazed and Confused up next.... 🎶

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

The harmonica was an essential instrument in the genre of blues. Robert Plant, having been steeped in black American blues from his early teens, went to many concerts in England where he heard the blues greats. Black American blues singers had bigger followings in England in the early sixties than they did in America! So naturally, when Robert went into performing, getting good on harmonica was something he had to do if he was going to do the blues authentically.

[@TheNaFun]

Interestingly enough, that tradition of English youth loving Black American music continues with the English love of House and Techno, Rap, and Grime

[@thomas35835]

I am loving your approach to go through Led Zeppelin albums. I would recommend same approach with Deep Purple. Since they were contemporary with Zeppelin you might also enjoy seeing both differences and similarities along their paths.

[@quentinburns8298]

They recorded this whole record in 36 hours I think. Jimmy used a '59 Telecaster for this whole record.

[@luvbasses5487]

The MOST impressive conclusion I’ve arrived at is the fact the Robert and Bonzo were all but 20 years along when this recording took place. Page and Jones on the other hand were first call, A-list session legends years before the words Led and Zeppelin were ever fused together in the same sentence.

[@kevinbrady6075]

Another great reaction Silas!

[@notintohandles]

Testify, young man!

[@BD-uw1kq]

To see their very first performance as "Led Zeppelin", check out the Danmark Radio Show broadcast. A blistering 4 song set that really shows what this brand new group was capable of. Before this performance they had performed under the name "The New Yardbirds" because Jimmy Page was the last member standing of the original "Yardbirds".

[@bradthompson5329]

Bear in mind, Robert Plant was 19 years old when track was recorded.

[@terryross1032]

If you were born 60 years go, this would be what you would have grown up with.

[@vrvaughn]

Still one of the best overall debut albums by a band ever… you have this, before this you have the first Jimi Hendrix experience album.. after this you have the first Crosby Stills & Nash… which was a masterpiece and the first Dire Straits record.. others have had strong first records with some great music but many bands don’t hit their stride until two or three records in. Santana is a perfect example. The first record was good, but Abraxas, their second album was a masterpiece…

[@gloryn4394]

Feeling it in the first 5 seconds

[@garyboden5795]

Robert Plant on harmonica. “Bring it on Home” has opening harmonica you should check out.

[@lindasulla5302]

They actually didn't practice that much. They often recorded while on tour.

[@robinconcannon4345]

Blue's...... Love it.

[@scottspears9347]

I believe we have a Zep fan

[@vincentcorrigan5209]

Can't wait for you to react to Since I've Been Loving You !

[@stevegrayson1371]

Im in my late 50's and Im going on this Journey with you, may I suggest you also react to "Rush" they are known as Canadian Zeppelin, you will really be Impressed!!, Keep up the good work!

[@jasmineflower9879]

On the FLOOR after hearing this........

[@davecotterill-jy7ct]

I know this is a late comment. Great to see young lads or people discovering the greatest band in the world. Just bear in mind, Robert Plant and John Bonham was just turned 20 when they made this album. Let that sink in 20 years old just

[@timtubemusic]

you have listened to a few LZ songs now. Notice all the different styles. they were creative and you have a long ways to go. So much more you need to hear

[@Olavodorini]

soooo goodddddddd

[@sfbayareagirl]

Bloody hell, this song is great. Robert Plant and Jimmy Page were the epitome of rock gods. They literally defined the term. Not do discount John Bonham (drummer) or John Paul Jones (bass, organ, more) because their contributions were equal, just page and Plant as frontmen were incredible. When you get to Stairway to Heaven, please just take the time to watch the live video of that one. It's so worth it. Cheers!

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

I'm from the Bay Area too

[@sfbayareagirl]

@@marymargaretmoore9034 cheers neighbor!

[@peterbartolomeo9574]

Each band member of Led Zeppelin were considered the greatest musicians of their time. You have to 🛑🛑🛑🛑🛑🛑🛑 STOP .INTERRUPTING THE SONG. YOU DONT PAUSE LED ZEPPELIN. GREATEST BAND IN THE HISTORY OF ROCK N ROLL

[@ricoalvarado54]

You have to check out them playing stair way to Heaven Live at Maddison square garden Jimmy page solo is incredible 🎸🎸🎸🎵🎼🎵

[@richnorcal]

Happy Friday dude, have a great weekend..love your reactions man, keep it up

[@jenniferandrews1917]

Strike 2… NEVER pause a guitar solo, my friend.

[@denisemeredith2436]

The instrument you are wondering about is a Hammond Organ - synthesizers didnt exist back then. There is some great harmonica playing too.

[@juliehaley2765]

They re great. Liking your reactions lol

[@waynecox3958]

After watching you with this one I believe you will really get SPOOKY TOOTH’s album Spooky Two.

[@stephenurso9267]

You need to check out the lemon song from them.the bass line is amazing!!

[@gerhardbraatz6305]

There is so much Zeppelin music that you are going to pick upba lot of people if you just do a couple of Zeppelin songs a week. Throw in a Pink Floyd tune and you'll see twicw as much. It's another band you should try. Play their song, Time. I'm sure you'll love it.

[@brenthenderson3983]

I notice a few little tidbits that were added to the original studio recording, that's what re-mastered songs sometimes have, growing up with the actual recording, these extra things don't fit and are a distraction, never would I waste my money on a re-mastered anything.

[@tomatoseed1443]

OMG Who knew!

[@richlangdon9059]

Just think, Robert was only nineteen when the recorded this.

[@donmehl556]

You should have seen them live.

[@mfrost71w]

What other group gives you three virtuoso instrumental solo's one after the other, on Hammond organ, harmonica and guitar

[@davidwalker5054]

How is it possible that 4 white english boys are the best blues band ive ever heard

[@patrickseevers3858]

It’s official you’re a led head now, lol

[@VIDSTORAGE]

Who knows the blues these days ? At least you know now ..

[@scotttrainer9704]

Live will almost surely be blocked 🚫, but sometimes you can argue it or obscure the video. Maybe try a live for each album as you go.

[@ginog1398]

Keep going keep going!!! When y finish first album i recommend "Moby dick" live at the royal albert hall, it's a song where the drummer John Bonham gets a solo man, damn he was so talented, each one of them so talented

[@peterbartolomeo9574]

How can your generation not know instantly what instruments are used. Hammond electric organ bass guitar harmonica Fender Telecaster lead guitar drums

[@2199SPUDMAN]

Be honest Silas... have you heard a bad Led Zeppelin song yet? ;-) Now you know why they're considered the GOAT.

[@rachaddle6581]

Led Zepplin were deep in the occult. Their music tones & lyrics show you where their beliefs are. Alister Crowley is highly looked up to. Led Zepplin was directly dealing with demon spirits. Truth & Fact! Is of no coincidence that God Almighty's most beautiful angel Lucifer was a musician.In fact he was the most amazing STRING player. Is of no coincidence that Hollywierd produces music.

[@jonahpedersen5429]

Lost in the sauce, young man

[@rickymack2611]

Man you're gonna shit when you get to the end

[@JonahPedersen-tz3uk]

Many a Gen xer was conceived to this song.

[@rebeccarockchik6704]

Check out Stranglehold by Ted Nugent. 🔥

[@kathleensmith3555]

In British slang a bird is a woman -- I dont know if its a full on GF or a possibility -- And yes Robert plays a dirty harmonica ---- Cant wait till tomorrow

[@davidcarter4247]

Except the song is American by Chicago bluesman Muddy Waters.

[@kathleensmith3555]

@@davidcarter4247 yes I knew it was a cover but they also reworked the lyrics to fit more to their own liking -- Muddy Waters didnt have any birds that whistle - sing - or are waiting for a diamond ring lol

[@davidcarter4247]

@@kathleensmith3555 Thought it was but the words predate Zeppelin and are American. Dylan used the bird lyrics in his 1963 song Corrine Corrina which he said was his arrangement of an older song. The original song goes back to 1928 but with no bird references. Taj Mahal released a song called Corrina in 1968 which used the bird lyrics. He claimed it as his work and he played it with the Rolling Stones on their 1968 tour. The problem with blues is lyrics are stolen so often no one know who owns them. No one in Zeppelin claimed writing credit for You Shook Me. The music was Willie Dixon (Waters recorded but did not not write it. My bad). Plant would have heard Taj Mahal's song Corrina and used the words. Just as Taj Mahal had done because Dylan had sung them five years earlier. As for meaning, I expect the singer is saying he keeps caged birds that whistle and sing but the woman he keeps does nothing. Despite buying her a diamond ring. We are talking very old concepts of relationships between men and women.

[@paulwicht6294]

Organ to harmonica yes.

[@BARASOLEX]

Solo *

[@BARASOLEX]

Do not stop the music in the middle of a guitar slol

[@quentinburns8298]

Hammond Organ

[@viclagina347]

19 yo RP

[@scottzappa9314]

Auto tune, Schmauto tune. Let's try to now make real music. And make it they did. (I know I'm a bit late here)

[@bobbissell2910]

Organ

[@alanfeldstein9761]

Ted Nugent is the best guitarist ever.