SO MANY TEARS! Heart - "Stairway to Heaven Led Zeppelin Kennedy Center Honors" | First Time Reaction

[@dapeach06]

I was in the choir for this performance. One of the best moments of my life. Some fun facts: * Jason Bonham being on drums was a surprise to EVERYONE. He had told Led Zeppelin that he had a prior commitment and couldn't make it to the ceremony, and Dave Grohl had been on drums for all the rehearsals, including the live dress rehearsal. * This broadcast version has footage from both the dress rehearsal and the final performance * Nancy Wilson is super nice in person * Stephen Colbert came up to me and some other choir members after the show to tell us we did a great job * We rehearsed every day for 2 or 3 weeks for this performance. * When only the small choir is shown, the full choir is still singing, just behind the curtains

[@StaceyRPGReacts]

Wow!! You did an amazing job! Thank you for sharing these tidbits! It’s so cool that you were apart of this

[@nighthawkde4522]

You did an AMAZING job. While Ann and Nancy were, well Heart lol, this is THE best cover of Stairway I’ve ever heard. The choir was also right up there making the song what it was . An epic performance. Thank you for the back story. ❤

[@Jabadaw]

When Stacey comments how great Ann's voice was 5 minutes in, and I am thinking to myself "... but she's only in first gear so far... "

[@kennethbenson2931]

Thanks so much for the explanation and what an amazing job you all did. I'm a choir guy myself and have seen this KZbin video (and various reactions) dozens of times. So much to unpack, but I do think the big choir at the end sent it into the stratosphere. In fact, I teach a high school History of Rock class and show reactions to this. This was, in fact, rock and roll history and you were a part of it! Bravo!

[@t0dd000]

What a unique experience. How fun. Congrats.

[@stefanoenricosalvadorebesu1445]

You must have heard Heart's "Alone" on classic radio. If not, check out, it's one of Ann Wilson's finest moments.

[@stefanoenricosalvadorebesu1445]

I think Robert Plant was defiinetely moved by this rendition. As you said, he was just listening ... and crying in the end.

[@markbailey3225]

He wasn’t crying because of the rendition, he was crying because he was missing his best friend and seeing his son playing.

[@danb2020]

​@@markbailey3225Just curios dude. Did he say that or is that an assumption on your part? Makes sense

[@markbailey3225]

@@danb2020 that’s what he said

@@danb2020Robert Plant said in an interview that he wished John could have been there to see it.

[@chenawejamieson8628]

You need to dip down Hearts rabbit hole...you will not be disappointed...luv your reaction tyty❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@johnterry1852]

Robert Plant once said that Heart is the only group that he enjoys playing Led Zeppelin songs

[@ethimself5064]

Heart - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@StaceyRPGReacts]

they absolutely crushed this performance!!

[@johnterry1852]

​@@StaceyRPGReactsRobert Plant had invited Jason Bonham to sit with them for this concert. Jason told him that he had a previous engagement and could not make it. Robert was extremely surprised when he saw Jason on stage.

[@chaddubois8164]

Can't disagree with that.

[@markuslusch568]

@@johnterry1852 NIIIICE! Really!

[@russ4338]

Also note, Jason is using his father’s drum set. How Jason glances up to the heavens when the word “ Heaven “ is sung.

[@louismarina7225]

I did not know that detail, but of course he would use them :) and I am sure John would have been smiling, seeing how well they were played.

[@jaynethomas7380]

Gets me every time.💔

[@baddog4176]

Awesome note.

[@ryansheehan9462]

That look upward as Ann sings “to heaven” never fails to make me cry no matter how many times I see this

[@iainblack7549]

Jason is also wearing his fathers actual bowler hat, he one that john used to wear on stage with zep. again in tribute to his father.

[@johngolden5257]

As a drummer who grew up with Led Zeppelin, I find it incredibly moving that the choir have all donned bowler hats in honor of Bonzo.

[@timtubemusic]

so many people missed that.

[@timtubemusic]

Also, Jason was using his fathers original drum set.

[@davexvs]

@@timtubemusic and his fathers bowler

[@BH6242KCh]

That was great, they even looked sharp.

[@lyndoncmp5751]

@timtubemusic "so many people missed that." Because it wasn't really a big thing with Bonham, and only worn on stage in 1975 I believe. I might be wrong there. To be honest, a bowler hat is not the first thing I think of with John Bonham.

[@randystalnaker6700]

❤❤❤ between the look of Robert Plant just looking overwhelmed by emotion...and the endearing look of joy on Jimmy Page's face...and THAT guitar solo by Shayne Fontayne...then the Wilson sisters to top it all off!!! just a spectacular performance...

[@Cadinho93]

The tears in Robert Plant's eyes followed by the smile on his face speaks volumes. There are definitely songs that are on the do not touch list, this is one of them, but this performance is one of the greatest tributes I have ever seen. Also, this song is an absolute masterpiece. Ann Wilson was 62 when she performed this and singers half her age couldn't kill this like she did.

[@neilpatrickhairless]

Robert Plant himself can't even sing this like she did anymore

[@22seanmurphy]

@@neilpatrickhairless it's called getting older.

[@VoukVoukVouk]

​@@22seanmurphyAnne Wilson is only two years younger than Robert Plant

[@NecramoniumVideo]

@@22seanmurphy Not just getting older, his voice was damaged in 1971.

[@UncleD153]

55 years old here. Goosebumps and tears every time. Nancy and Anne Wilson, Jason Bonham, the orchestra, the choir, and three of the members of Led Zeppelin. ZOSO I’ve been listening to this song since I was about 12 years old. Both versions are absolutely incredible. I have no more words!

[@shaunbyrne9037]

Lovely reaction Stacey . No need to apologise for the tears . I'm a 60 year old man , grew up with Zeppelin and every time I watch this epic performance the tears are shed ...

[@dallassukerkin6878]

Likewise, good sir :)

[@djt8518]

Me too dude and I'm 70

[@djt8518]

Me too dude and I'm 70

[@TheBiglfb]

Me too Fella I'm only 54 seen this performance must be over 100 times and I sob like a little child every time !!!!

[@gwydion56]

Beyond a doubt. 67 years old, and the sweet tears still flow.

[@hughhopwood7421]

Don't apologize for shedding tears at this absolute masterpiece. Great art should inspire strong emotions. Such a beautiful and amazing job at covering this song. The arrangement is nothing short of stellar.

[@Seven50ml]

No auto tune, no backing tracks. Real music, and it's beautiful.

[@lw3918]

No pop lip syncing because it's more about dancing.

[@beldin2987]

Which "real" band does use auto-tune ? Is this maybe just a US thing ? Else there is also nothing wrong when backing tracks are used the right way. Its in the end even mor challenging for the band because that means they have to play on point with the right speed the whole time. But of course here i also mean only "real" bands and not just some hip-hopper or whatever americans have in their mind when they make these comments. Some examples are : Lovebites "Swan Song" where the piano comes at some point from a backing track since Miyako can't really play piano and guitar at the same time, even though she can do that one handed on both instruments. Ad Infinitum on songs where Melissa uses her clear vocals over underlying growling from herself, what she of course also can't do both live. Nightwish using some orchestra tracks for example at "Ghost Love Score"

[@neilpatrickhairless]

Almost every band that has recorded music in the past 50 years has used pitch correction of some form or another in studio, whether they admit it or even know it or not. There are a lot of things that go into music production. As for backing tracks, yeah, Kennedy Center can afford backing vocalists for the band Heart to cover Led Zeppelin

[@neilpatrickhairless]

Infact, I was just sitting with a very well known mixing engineer and live sound tech not long ago watching a video on Instagram from a very well known vocalist of a very popular band (won't name names) who was ranting about backing tracks and click tracks. The engineer was like, "what is this guy talking about? we have used backing tracks live for this guy since 2002... if anyone actually heard this guy's actual singing voice, he would have never sold a single copy of an album" - the guy was ranting about personal involvement in music and doesn't even know that people are only hearing about 12% of his actual voice in a live context.

[@YerpDerp17]

@@beldin2987 This is what I think everytime I see this comment under literally every reaction video. lol Like no great singers use auto tune, it's what makes them great. There is greatness and beautiful voices in every generation. And you don't have to like them, but we can't just ignore them like they don't exist. lol You are allowed to prefer a certain time period or genre, but doesn't mean you should belittle everything else, simply because you don't prefer it, or you don't know they exist. The only genres that really use auto tune is a subgenre of hip hop and a lot of radio pop. But there are plenty of amazing voices that exist today. And to be all the way honest, I like when artist experiment with sounds. Many bands in the 60's and 70's started experiementing with the new technology. To name a couple popular out of the MANY, you have the Beatles and Pink Floyd. But the list is almost endless. Auto tune can be used by an artist, even those with a pretty voice. But there is a different in using something to achieve a specific sound or feeling, and an artist simply relying on it. I really feel bad for people who are so closed off to so much fantastic music.

[@scole5402]

Best tribute to any band ever! And the bowler hats the choir wearing ad well as Jadon Bonham! I have followed heart since their first album! Heart loves Led Zepplin and when they played a tour a couple years ago, I saw Heart in concert with Jason Bonham playing with them doing mutiple Zepplin songs! Fantastic! Also saw Zepplin in 1975 twice! One of my favorite bands, as well as Heart. It is wonderful to see you react like myself and millions of others have felt about Zepplin and Heart. The 70s were such a great time to growup with such incredible music! Feel grateful to have seen these bands live!

[@joedirt688]

No one knew Jason was going to be playing drums that evening, Robert Plant was moved to tears seeing his best friends son playing that night wearing his dads famous bowler hat ,and the memories of his dear friend Jon Bonham flowed through Plants eyes as he watched on.. At the after party Robert Plant approached the Wilson sisters and said that was the best version of that song he ever heard.

[@fifi23o5]

Not only Jason wore his dad's hat, he also played on his drum set.

[@nikk0666]

Jason is also Robert’s godson I believe

[@DrTomMD]

And if you noticed, the choir was wearing the same version of the hat

[@roneichstaedt8853]

They had asked Jason to attend with them to represent his father. Of course he couldn't, but so as not to spoil the surprise, he only said "sorry, I've got a gig that night." They had no idea.

[@JayCapone37]

He plays their shows not new him on drums ! Great show !

[@richardmardis2492]

Anne and Nancy saw Led Zeppelin when they were young, they had to walk out of the concert- they were overwhelmed.

[@66JesterDeath]

Having Led Zeppelin give you a standing applause singing their own song back at them must be an out of body experience and well deserved

[@DavidClark-es1ww]

What a bitchin' groove!❤️🦬😉😂😄

[@jodylawrence2208]

I'm 60 years old, I've listened to the wide range of all of Zepplins music all of my adult life, and even as a kid. Ann and Nancy Wilson (Heart) I also grew up with, and they were two of the very first lady Rock And Roll performers out there, they are my favorite lady rockers of all time for me. Separately I have listened to both thousands of times. When I heard this rendition, the tears began to flow freely from my eyes. I soon was full on crying, because if there was ever a Rock And Roll song that should be put to a symphony and a choir, it was this song, and Ann and Nancy were the perfect pick. They truly did this song and band justice.

[@christopherrmcarter1809]

Absolutely. I'm 73 and I have the same reaction.

[@christopherrmcarter1809]

Check out heart. One of the best bands out there. Try Baracuda to see how rocking they were as a young band.

[@ejllamobeolan5025]

Led Zeppelin did a reunion concert celebration day with Jason as the drummer. It's a must see. It's awesome to see older Led Zeppelin hasn't lost a step.

[@juliemanarin4127]

Yes!!!!

[@roadkill7314]

That version of Kashmir is my favorite one of all!

[@datonesta]

Kashmir version from london is the best version i have ever listened ❤️

[@davidrae9314]

Kashmir from 2007 live at O2 watch it or review best performance I agree

[@DaveSVT-rn4of]

I have watched this video hundreds of time, I cry every time. Ann and Nancy Wilson are powerhouses. Nancy is one of the finest acoustical guitar players in the world, and Ann is the voice, period.

[@edwardwilliams8238]

With a choir of angels, I imagine it will sound like this in Heaven. Great job Ann and Nancy. This performance is legendary ❤️❤️❤️

[@DianeLake-sw3ym]

I hope heaven does not sound this way or I may rethink which is heaven and which is hell.

[@MM1717mm]

Youre a party 🤪​@DianeLake-sw3ym

[@HonRevPTB]

​@@DianeLake-sw3ymWhat's the matter with you???

[@Falcodevienna]

She sings it with the confidence that she will start slow and then absolutely tear the place down with her voice. Breathtaking performance ❤

[@justice4all772]

Heart is a legendary band worth the experience

[@joescott8877]

They do a lot of Zeppelin covers in concert, since they are among the biggest Zep fans themselves, and they do them extremely well!

[@Lee-q2l]

I really enjoyed this Kennedy Center Honors. That song to this day is still beautiful and brings back a lot of great memories from my past. Also, I love your sensitivity to music. I am really enjoying your channel. Keep being you!

[@robertlockhart3122]

EXCELLENT REACTION.... Ann Wilson is 62 years old in this video. WOW. Legends performing for legends. Epic cover by Heart.

[@JeffSalvati]

Is there a modern day vocalist how has the pipes to sing this song? Not being a wise ass just asking an opinion

[@gpaj-l5n]

I just turned 60 this year and grew up listening to Led Zeppelin. I didn't think I could love this tribute anymore than I do, but watching your reaction made it even better. Thank you. You have a new sub and I so look forward to following your channel. ✌🏼❤🎶

[@willyroussel3563]

They asked Jason if he wanted to attend the honors he said he had a prior engagement. It was a total surprise.

[@Prozak63]

True, Robert Plant asked Jason to attend in the place of his father. Jason told him he was busy that night with a prior engagement that he could miss. What he didn't tell Robert that his engagement was to be there and perform with Ann and Nancy. He played his father's actual drum kit while wearing his father's Bowler Hat.

[@seandobson6221]

Some days all you need in your life is a little Ann and Nancy Wilson to mark it a great day! What makes it better is they pay homage to one of the greatest bands to EVER grace a stage. Robert Plant always says he HATES when people cover their songs but in this one he was in tears by the end. The drummer is the son of Zepplin drummer Jon Bonham. The boller hat he wears is a nod to Jon’s trademark hat he always wore.

[@Hill3304]

Best heartfelt reaction on the internet !! You are beautiful inside and out and your reactions are priceless ! A ton of Heart discography you will love such as the obvious Crazy On You , Magic Man , Barracuda , Alone , and These Dreams . You can enjoy one of the best voices ( most range and power ) in rock n roll history !

[@SeanEnginetechnology]

**Ann singing with Alice in Chains is another phenomenal experience!! Layne Staley is my favorite singer of all time, and Heart knew the powerhouse vocals that Layne was too!!

[@robblaber6655]

I grew up on LZ, I'm 67, and this rendition STILL brings me to tears EVERY TIME that I hear it !!! ⚘️❤️🥲👌

[@michaelyork4554]

I have watched this many times. I'm not crying, you're crying, now you have me crying. How could anyone not have tears watching this. Heart is Amazing, been a fan since the beginning.

[@RusselMyers-es5xv]

There is absolutely no need to apologize! I’ve watched this 20+ times and I cry every time. Your words are perfect. I love their reaction and it moves me so much. Wow! Just incredible!! Thank you for being human and having deep feelings. You are what we fans want to watch!!♥️

[@TheCornishCockney]

The guy with the solo. Imagine the stress levels playing IN FRONT OF Jimmy Page,but he did a great job. Very emotional for me too because I grew up with these boys,they are in my blood. I was 15 in ‘69 so I soaked up everything from that best of all eras.

[@StaceyRPGReacts]

What an honor but omg! I bet he practiced nonstop to make sure it was perfect!!

[@markdecker6190]

That was respected English guitarist Shane Fontayne who among other things toured with Bruce Springsteen in the band Bruce put together after he temporarily disbanded the E-Street Band.

[@vicprovost2561]

Me too, I was 15 in 1969, as soon as Good Times, Bad Times comes on, you're done for life!

[@JasonRule-1]

​​@@vicprovost2561WOW! This is a reunion of sorts. I was 15 and 1969, too. This song was a wonderfully emotional experience!

[@earlacalder66]

I was 6 in 69 so I want to thank you old people for making me feel like the young one here lol ❤ Stacey you did an awesome job with this classic. I’m sure we all had something in our eyes. I know I did.

[@Danandrea919]

Watching my first true love, guitarist Jimmy Page smile is my favorite part of this video... Second to that amazing experience is Ann and Nancy knocking it out of the universe and seeing Robert Plant brought to tears!! What a gift this video is!! It's a pleasure to share this with you!! 😊 Much Love! 💓

[@rbodee]

Gotta check out "Barracuda" by Heart (Sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson). Also, Robert Platt invited Jason to the awards and he said he couldn't make it, so it was a surprise to the band.

[@juliemanarin4127]

Yes! Robert was crying!!

[@nickmorgan1690]

I've seen this performance too many times to count and have the audio on playlists galore and watching it still gets me teary eyed. That's the power of music with (forgive the pun) heart.

[@Zoey-K-1]

My favorite part of this video is seeing how Jimmy Page is clearly loving every minute of it.

[@SeanEnginetechnology]

Absolutely, freaking LOVED watching Jimmy Page rocking out to the performance!!

[@stephanieoneill4974]

This performance brought tears to my eyes, the original bands reaction to Jason Bonham on drums, and the tears in their eyes to the collaboration with the choir, a truly legendary performance.

[@teddtarr]

Even Yo Yo Ma, the iconic cellist, was groovin' on it , in the audience ( at 9:39).

[@stephenmaclean3422]

Especially given Jimmy Page’s mf Amy for playing his guitar with a Cello bow.

[@leisastalnaker3790]

Ann and Nancy Wilson, Heart,a powerhouse group. I grew up with them in the 1970’s. Kick ass Rock and roll. I suggest, Barracuda as an introduction. Your welcome.❤

[@_Subaru_2024]

Beautiful reaction Stacey! Heart is also an iconic and legendary band! Here are a couple of Heart songs that would be a good Intro to get familiar with the band Heart. 1970's Heart - "Barracuda" 1980's Heart - "What About Love?" They have so many great songs! Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart rock!!!

[@juliemanarin4127]

Heart loves Zeppelin!!

[@conan5885]

I have and listened to their discography back to back and a fan since the 80's, and i'd be hard pressed to find a song by them i dislike... And while their 80's era will always have a special place in my heart, my absolute favorite song has to be Dog And Butterfly... and incidentally it's Ann's favorite too

[@joescott8877]

Absolutely! Heart idolized Zeppelin from the jump! And it shows! THEY TOO have the ability to write badass heavy crunchers like "Barracuda" or "BeBe Le Strange" whilst also crafting gentle rainshower songs like "Dreamboat Annie" and "Dog& Butterfly" and even combine the two sides in "Love Alive"! AND like Zeppelin they have the charisma-drenched performances!

[@dirkdiggler5913]

7:30 into the video, God bless her I love to see that raw emotion from the touch of music. Love her so much!💕🥴🤘😜🤘

[@camperoh]

Robert had invited Jason, but Jason told him he had a previous engagement and couldn't make it. So, it was a complete surprise to the group when he walked out on stage.

[@StaceyRPGReacts]

ahhh that makes me want to cry even more!! so touching!!

[@sadisticmaster46]

Jason was not only wearing his fathers bowler hat he also played his fathers drum kit. @@StaceyRPGReacts

[@McLeod2022]

Broken right there w ja. I've seen this performance probably 3 dozen times. Plant's face is everything. He is not negatively judging... he is missing his best friend. Heart did it right. Super new to your channel and I'm so damned excited. You are fantastic. I'm smiling right along and wet eyed for all the same reasons. Your vibe is Real from go. **** immana probably edited a dozen times ... I have seen this performance many, many times before, and Plant has a moment where is is missing his Brother, his bestie, when the Bowler hats show, it is real... that man is both loving the song and devastatingly heartbroken, missing his best friend on the kit. I come back to this about every 6 mo. It is real music in real time with real emotion. ... so glad to have found your channel. ☮☮ & 💜💜

[@PeterTea]

Legends honoring legends in a room full of legends, with a legendary performance.

[@garylagstrom3864]

I too am watching this balling my eyes out 😭😭😭😭😭😭for three reasons: one I play drums. Two because I can imagine John Bonham looking down on his son with tears in his eyes and three because my uncle who has been gone now for 21 years introduced me to LED ZEPPELIN and I can feel his spirit as well! I definitely feel like a part of my soul just fly off to Heaven!

[@Ant.Gib.]

If you don't get chills whilst listening to this, you're dead inside. Amazing.

[@robertserafin-uc3qn]

I cried with you , Stacie . Ann Wilson is the Greatest female rock singer of all time IMO You should look in to Heart , You'll love them almost as much as Led Zeppelin ❤️

[@drjag1155]

I'm a french heavy metal singer and i can't help but cry everytime i hear this song... This is fantastic 🤘👏

[@alvaro6522]

Me too!!😅

[@robhadlow2820]

Fantastic Job Stacey!! One of the Greatest Rock Bands to have ever played. And Hearts rendition is just amazing, as you found out. Not a an easy song to play.

[@janfitzgerald3615]

This is the CBS version, which was edited for time, you may want to view the full version which includes additional verses and reactions by LZ. They didn’t know Jason was going to be there, they’d invites him and he said he had another commitment, so it was a surprise. Robert Plant is Jason’s godfather. Jason is using his dad’s drum kit and wearing his signature bowler hat. Okay now you need to checkout Heart. I recommend starting with Magic Man, Barracuda, Crazy on You, Alone, These Dreams, really all their songs are great. BTW Ann (vocals was 62) and Nancy (guitar) is 58. They’re in the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame.

[@EsElAlessi]

where can we find the full version of this video?

[@janfitzgerald3615]

@@EsElAlessi the full version does cut off the opening when Jason Bonham and Ann and Nancy Wilson are introduced, but shows the entire performance. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnfbgJR6mq-gjs0si=yXhit6xtxoWe9HD0

[@tombeyerlein3813]

Just search on KZbin for "Heart Stairway full" and you'll see it!

[@tombeyerlein3813]

The fact that CBS edited this magnificent performance goes to show why network tv isn't serious and has lost so much viewership. Surely better planning and editing elsewhere could have preserved the full song without butchering.

[@stephenreiner1523]

You know Ann and Nancy could do this like no others. Here my dear, some tissues for you, but I have tears also because it was done in such a phenomenal way in only Ann can sing, complimented by her richly talented sis Nancy. I have watched this production so many times it's that good.Jason wearing his dad's signature brown derby. Jimmy was very impressed.They all were. Try doing Hearts Zeppelin battle of Evermore,live. You won't regret it,promise. Take care of yourself it's been really nice seeing you for the first time and subscribing to your channel. You're going to be just fine. Thank you.❤

[@Meine.Postma]

Now you GOT to watch the Celebration Day concert, Jason Bonham plays drums on that and Led Zeppelin is at their greatest there for one last time

[@juliemanarin4127]

Absolutely!

[@plankroadgarage2464]

That was beautiful. There are several bands/singers and songs that get to me too. This performance, which I’ve seen dozens of times, still hits me and is emotional. You touched on many valid points, looking at all the performances from that evening you see Dave Grohl, Jack Black etc all huge Zeppelin fans. What an incredible thing to be a part of. I’m a huge Zeppelin fan! Always have been. I like the blues/jazz work of the bass player, JPJ: try The Lemon Song. Also here’s some others that create a resonance with my soul. Different genres , as well. Whiskey Lullaby-Allison Krause/Brad Paisley Hurt-Johnny Cash Wake me up when September Ends-Green Day The last song brings up a lot of emotions from my career in the USAF. Btw, I throughly enjoyed your reaction to Comfortably Numb-Pink Floyd Keep up the great work!!!

[@candacewillis4443]

I love this cover and tribute. It is crazy to me that Ann still sounded this great at age 62. Heart was a great band and proved women had a place in rock and roll.

[@M63Tod]

That you show your emotions is real and ok. And let’s be honest, most of us are tearing up with you. Love your reactions.

[@LeoCaraganis]

Rock legends performing a tribute to rock gods.

[@Gazza-z]

KZbin sucks young bitches trying to react to music they knw fuck all wow wow wow .....

[@John-ve8kd]

My she's a very emotional young lady. I love it. At 61 and having seen all the greatest bands of that time, it's heartwarming to see her feel what my generation felt when we played our 8 track tapes and vinyl records. Yes before cassettes and sony walkman . Keep on this journey. There is sooo much beautiful music to hear and experience.

[@donuttech635]

Now you’ve seen Heart, time to see them in their early years, please watch the 1978 live version of “Crazy on You,” this showcases Nancy’s guitar work and Ann’s voice!

[@pokerface8242]

Most definitely the 1978 live concert version. The clip from Midnight Special is good but doesn't do the whole band justice.

[@Instantphojo]

I second that!!👊🏼

[@Elephant2024]

Thank you Stacey for spotlighting this video. One of the greatest tracks of all time covered by Hall of Fame artists. An absolutely breathtakingly beautiful performance. The reaction of Robert Plant says it all. The Wilson sisters are simply amazing.

[@tonycardone990]

One of the best songs of all time written and performed by one of the best bands of all time, covered by another one of the best bands of all time in tribute to and in front of one of the best bands of all time. There's no way you could go wrong with a performance like that. The only thing that would make it better is if JB was still with us to see it.

[@johnpollack5527]

I am so happy to have found you. Although Zeppelin have always been my favorite all time, I cried with you. You are so real.

[@taurus28630]

The trio invited Jason Bonham to the tribute and he told them he already had had made plans to do something and couldn’t be there. Needless to say they were unaware of his plan. This cover was done to perfection.

[@barblessable]

FROM Nancy's beautifully played acoustic intro ,Ann's powerful emotional vocal, the killer guitar lead break , Jason on drums ,the fantastic choir and band ,WOW ! they did the song ,Led Zeppelin and John Bonham proud , the bowler hats were great too. I never tire of this performance, and your reaction is heart warming to us old guys. Thanks.

[@robduncan2816]

i consider Heart's tribute to Led Zeppelin one of the finest live performances ever. its just so wonderful in every way. Another is "Procol Harum - A Whiter Shade of Pale, live in Denmark 2006". its another live performance with an orchestra. its a song ive been in love with my entire life and this performance is just, magical edit: dont forget the kleenex if you give it a listen. lol

[@RossNixon]

Since you love 'A Whiter Shade Of Pale' I *highly* recommend the recent cover by Lucy Thomas.

[@birdsinparadise3113]

Nights in White Satin as well for this effect. Recently watched a show where the band wasn't all that impressed by the song, one of them went out and brought back some instrument and along with that and multiple tracks of their voices, it becomes something special

[@jeffcrim4347]

Hi Stacey, every time I watch this the tears flow. LZ was my favorite band that I saw in concert in 1970, my ticket was $5.00. My tears flowed even more so watching it with you and your reaction. Robert Plant was emotion as well, teary eyed. Robert Plant and John Bonham were friends that joined Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones to form LZ. It took several times watching this, that the black hats worn by the choir and everyone else, was the same hat that John Bonham used to wear. I suggest you watch the David Letterman show with his guests being the three members of LZ after that night of being honored. David Letterman was also honored and was sitting next to Jimmy Page. It is a rather funny exchange and will lighten your heart. I'll keep watching your reactions, that are so genuine. You are quite attractive with a lovely smile and I enjoyed sharing the emotions and tears.

[@KevL_262]

I remember seeing this for the first time and crying my ass of.... These guys wrote historical hymns of rock! ❤❤❤

[@suzie4417]

Love your reaction to this wonderful tribute 💗💥🎸🥁🎸🎤 I have loved Led Zep since the beginning of their career and listen to this tribute daily as well as listen to the incredible songs they produced. I have never seen them live but thank heavens for the filming of their concerts & esp this tribute, we have this music forever & to pass on to new generations 🥰

[@garylogan3640]

Heart is a legendary rock band from the 70's (formed in 73) and 80's they still tour and their last studio album was released in 2016 (this one had 2 new songs the rest were re-interpretations of previous works), in 2012 they released an album of entirely new work.

[@Sgt_MoDog_USMC]

I love seeing how the music I grew up on affects you so much and how you appreciate it so much. Love your reactions girl.

[@danaleestephens1686]

No better cover ever! Anne Wilson best female rock singer ever! Nancy is so underrated she is absolutely the best acoustic guitarist ever!

[@BobSoltis1]

Seriously? Nancy is nowhere near the best acoustic guitarist ever. She is a good guitarist. She is not great. She wasn't even the second best guitarist in Heart - that was Howard Leese with the great Roger Fisher far and away #1.

[@danaleestephens1686]

@@BobSoltis1 your entitled to your opinion but so am I!

[@BobSoltis1]

@@danaleestephens1686 It is hilarious when people without any knowledge of a subject think that their opinion is somehow valid. Yes - you are entitled to voice an opinion - but that does not negate the fact that your opinion is baseless and out of touch with reality.

[@cloudwatcher608]

This is one of the best performances of all time. Bar none. Ann and Nancy are legends, and I truly believe no one else could have done this tribute to these other legends

[@RockinMamaT]

I love your reaction. I felt the same way when I heard this for the first time so emotional❤Heart Crazy on you.. Magic Man. And Barracuda are a must for Heart fans❤Much love from Canada❤🇨🇦

[@supobostarman]

Ann Wilson has the very best female voice in rock music EVER!

[@juliemanarin4127]

Best cover ever! The 3 remaining members of Zeppelin were so emotional! Heart is a fantastic band by the way and have done many Zeppelin songs! It was a surprise that Jason Bonham was going to be on drums!!!!! Robert was not being critical...he was crying!

[@andrewheck6922]

I'm crying along with you. The first time I heard this song was in the 70s when it first came out. My grandparents got me an AM clock radio for Christmas. I found WLS in Chicago and that is where I heard a lot of my first rock bands❤

[@andrewmadeloni7173]

A Masterful live performance...☺

[@bigbow62]

I have no idea what Robert was thinking of course but i bet a good deal of it was about his long lost band mate and best friend ❤ Ann Wilson has one of the best voices in rock an seams to only improve with age ✌️🙂

[@71ernz]

If you want to see Zep at this age along with Jason on drums, then The Celebration Day concert from ‘07 is an absolute must watch, probably one of the best gigs ever, some unbelievable performances, Kashmir being the absolute best song of the show, love to see you react to that ❤️❤️

[@juliemanarin4127]

And NO Quarter as well as For Your Life which they never played live before!

[@71ernz]

@@juliemanarin4127 No Quarter is a masterpiece, For Your Life gets the full Zep treatment 👌👌

[@bobsmith9936]

Hi, don't worry,we all teary-eyed when we saw this, geez there was more people on stage then in the audience 😅 ,👍to the lead guitarist doing a flawless solo in front of iconic jimmy 👏. Led zep knew there songs would be played, but not by who. All kennedy "series" are great , honories sting,elton john,billy joel,bruce springsteen etc. Ty , nice review 👍

[@gregglass119]

Evan at 60-years old, this tribute makes me emotional. 😢

[@rjcelmer]

I can't believe this was your first exposure to Heart! Rock and Roll wouldn't be the same without them. I grew up listening to them in the '70s and am still a fan today.

[@gene6690]

Just loved your emotional and heartfelt reaction. Arguably the greatest cover of all time. This is such a beautiful rendition of a giant of a song and a real tribute to Led Zeppelin. Heart is an institution and Ann Wilson remains the greatest female metal singer of all time. P{lease go check many wonderful performances by these two amazing sisters. Just a note........ Only Floor Jansen has come near the heights of the great Ann Wilson

[@StaceyRPGReacts]

I absolutely will have to check out Heart! They did this performance amazingly! Thank you for your sweet words ❤️

[@stefanstock953]

@gene6690 Greetings from Germany. Well, I don't like to make comparisons, and who can say who is the "best"? I'll put it this way: for my taste, for me personally, Floor Jansen is the only true metal queen. Followed by our German Metal Queen named Doro Pesch. And in terms of genre, I would classify 'Heart' as pop/rock or rock. Otherwise, I agree with you completely.

[@stefanstock953]

@@StaceyRPGReacts greetings and Love from Germany again. Well, in this case you can do it the same way you did it with 'Stairway to Heaven'. The original first, than the Tribute. Cause i would love to see you react to 'Heart's song "Alone" first and than the Tribute from Floor Jansen. You can find it on Floor's KZbin Channel. That would be so awesome ☺. Just an idea from an odinary subcriber, i'm not a patreon....PEACE

[@gene6690]

@@stefanstock953 Greetings from South Africa. Yes you are correct with the distinction of Heart as a rock group. I was introduced to Nightwish and Floor during the beginning of the lockdown period in 2020 particularly Storytime from the Wacken 2013 show. I was totally blown away by the combination of the beautiful Tuomas compositions and this tall Godlike front women with an angelic voice known as Floor. She and Nightwish had such an impact on me that i booked and flew with my wife from South Africa to Gelsenkirchen, Germany to go watch them perform live. i was just worried that the pregnant Floor might succumb to some performance pressures and thank goodness nothing happened. That was pure luck as she actually cancelled her show a couple weeks later. Feel just sorry for those fans. Rock on mate 😇

[@gene6690]

@@stefanstock953 Ja i was and am a huge Heart fan and have heard all their songs. And yes Floor, i have now also lapped up all her material on KZbin which is a privilege and an honor

[@jeffreykirshner8707]

Love seeing your genuine reaction. Do not apologize for shedding tears.

[@bubsmomma]

Anne Wilson was 62. She played NYE here to ring in 2024. Total badass

[@tyisaac1069]

Stacy, you are amazing. We feel your heart and soul pouring out in your reactions. You are an absolute inspiration. To put it bluntly … you get it! And we love you for being you.❤

[@Sadlander2]

I was able to hold my tears until they unveiled the choir, right after the guitar solo. Like you said, that was just overwhelming! By the way, Jason Bonham became like a son for the band, especially for Robert Plant after his father passed away. The band invited him to be there that night but Jason said that he couldn't be there because he already had something else to do that night. This was a lie. It was a total surprise for the band when Jason was introduced just before the song and you can see the band's reaction when they saw him: _"You?!! You liar!"_

[@G-Man5272]

Thank you Stacy. Loved so much your reaction to this tribute rendition of Stairway. Ive seen seen this video countless times and love it every time. Its certainly an emotive event as you have demonstrated so richly. ❤ Zep was my first ever concert in '69, a week after Woodstock in a large club-type venue in Schenectady, NY called Aerodrome. I think it may have been on their first American tour after the release of their debut album earlier that year. They werent playing many arenas yet, but everyone knew they were special. Ive seen Heart a couple times and they always included a Zep and/or Who song to their mix. Love them!

[@josephmanzuni8593]

Seeing your emotions broke my heart 😢. Everyone in the crowd felt it too. If you need further reassurance of how Led Zeppelin moved people, listen to 'Thank You'.

[@hotshoe1958]

You nailed my sentiments exactly. 70’s music has the best soulful resonance of any era IMHO but that was my late teens so I’m terribly biased. I’ve watched this video 100 times and I get misty eyed every time. I purchased this version from ITunes and crank it up every time it plays.😊

[@adrianfernandonoya5196]

Is a pleasure to see on the stage to Jason Bonham Jr playing the DRUM because he is the son of the original drum player of LED Led Zeppelin = John Henry Bonham (R.I.P.).

[@madmitch3365]

I read that Ann wasn’t feeling well that night (maybe coming down with the flu or something) but she was not going to miss this performance. Great reaction 👏

[@MarcKiella]

I'm not sure on what you like but I would love to see you react to Led Zeppelin, "The Ocean" Which is a song dedicated to his daughter while she was four years old at the time. It's my personal favorite. I think that's why I like the Beastie Boys first album because they use a couple Led Zeppelin songs as they do their old-school 1986 hip-hop. And I think Puff Daddy did the song, Kashmir for some movie, I believe it to be Godzilla, but I'm not sure. Many hip-hop artists use John Bonham's heavy hitting drums. That's a testament to their greatness because other genres use Led Zeppelin's riffs and drum beats. Have a great weekend Stacey. 😃😃 I hope you are feeling better after your surgery.

[@neillenet291]

Jason Bonham played the entire Celebration Day show with them in 2007 at the O2 arena.

[@michaelmilner6831]

Thanks Stacey. I've seen this a couple of hundred times, and you made me cry, when you cried! Lol. Great reaction. Songs are soooooooo powerful! Much love. ❤❤❤

[@michaelraichel6058]

A very respectful first reaction. It truly is an experience each and every time i hear and see that energy. If you get a chance…. Go and watch the entire tribute at the Kennedy Center and hear the other Zeppelin songs… It makes this finally… truly the best finally i have heard. AND never ever hearing Heart… you’re in for a real treat…. They are hard rockers.

[@paulgilmore549]

I absolutely love and share your emotions. This is the music of my day, much music of my day tears me up.

[@TRCALB]

Miss Stacey, THANK YOU for your first reaction to this incredible version of Stairway to Heaven!!! This is my all-time favorite version of Stairway to Heaven. I first heard this song about 50 years ago, am I have never tired of it. It is delightful to watch you react to this performance. Thank You! 🙏🏻😊

[@Ottynetyou]

Love your reaction, this song hits me the same way. I tear up knowing the gravity of what we are witnessing is phenomenal. This is probably one of the most amazing covers of “stairway to heaven “

[@vicprovost2561]

Yes my dear, this tribute video does it to everyone who sees/hears this, they are blown away. It is such a classy version, the Wilson sisters are off the charts, you have no clue about how incredible the rabbit hole you just tumbled into is. 🤘 I saw Heart with Jason Bonham's band opening some time after the Kennedy Center Honors doing a Led Zeppelin tribute tour, Jason opened with and plus of Led Zeppelin classics, the Heart did an hour plus of their stuff and lastly both bands came out for another hour of Led Zeppelin's very best songs. Stairway to Heaven was the last encore and everyone was crying and then we gave the ensemble an extended standing ovation, the entire place was electric. Led Zeppelin's music is eternal. Has been for me since 1969. Heart is a great band, a pioneering one with female leads that inspired and influenced other such bands since (my personal faves right now are Halestorm, Dorothy & Plush). Try the studio Magic Man and Barracuda as perfect openers as to what Heart is all about, those ladies flat out rocked and had the backing band to make their own version of utterly classic rock. I saw them 4 times, including the one above and they always left you saying 'WOW' at the end. Enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎸🎹🎶