The Rain Song Cover

[@mirraco323]

People say stairway or whole lotta love or Zeppelins best songs, but this song is SO musically perfect it stands out and this video does it justice. Watch him play the instrument while reading thr lyrics and admire the musical and lyrical genious of this song.

[@MaxIvanov95]

Absolutely agree, amazing song

[@andyc5392]

@@MaxIvanov95 this may be pages best composition

[@bcpme8637]

@@andyc5392 Ten Years Gone is equally amazing

[@Cactusfruitsquisher]

Whole lotta love Is no where near being one of their greatest songs. I wouldn't even call it a good song to begin with

[@brown22sugar25]

@@Cactusfruitsquisher it’s definitely a great song but it’s not nearly as musically perfect as this song or Ten Years Gone

[@CallOfTheWild33]

I remember how difficult it was to learn this song, years ago KZbin did not exist and every song that I learned was by ear. Jimmy Page is a true genius

[@sinnamonparkvet6729]

Or Until you work out that correct tuning ...and those old original Zep Guitar tabs books were pretty crap

[@EBPNGAMING]

​@@sinnamonparkvet6729 i could never imagine figuring the tuning pre internet, let alone writing a fucking masterpiece of nonstop musical excellence for over 7 minutes.

[@leovfl]

That must be pretty difficult, but it probably made you a much more complete musician

[@TomBVoxman]

I learned it when it was transcribed in guitar world magazine in the late 1980s. But I’d like to know how they figured out the tuning. Unless they asked Pagey himself.

[@mr.pancake1369]

you're a legend, I'd be dead without yt

[@scottwaszak698]

Good sweet Jesus, how do you write something like this??!!

[@omfg4545]

***** Those my friend are some very true, and deep words. I'm glad I am not the only one who feels, thinks this way.

[@iiPrOpHcY]

Just shut the fuck up you mouth breather.

[@theartist124]

+Scott Waszak So true, I often think about how much musicality was in Jimmy's playing, he plays from another place, like no one else!

[@bjones2229]

+the artist agreed.

[@RussefuI]

Really, does somebody have any ideas how Page could have write this? I don't know how

[@scottwaszak698]

Great performance!! Now imagine WRITING it!...

[@paullelys161]

My mind boggles just watching it being played. Writing this is incomprehensible. So sad there has been nothing like it done since this was made. Talented people are not around to do it and the absolute garbage we get from certain so called "musicians" is deplorable. Thanks God for what has been written in history by Jimmy Page and Led Zeppelin. It's not coming back but you can't take it away.

[@famachris]

How Jimmy Page came up with this defies comprehension. It's so amazing and the work of true genius. I forgot where I read this, but supposedly this song was written in response to a back stage suggestion by George Harrison that Zeppelin write more mellow songs. Jimmy crafted this tune loosely around the structure of Something.

[@kneauxla]

George actually said to Jimmy you should write a ballad.

[@mudshark351]

Saddest part is your liberal minded comment which hinges on "could". No stated proof, just "could".

[@Gwoog55]

nameloc 01 didn’t rip off the rain song and gave credit to whoever else he sampled.....idiot

[@donjohnson7550]

@@crs3598 ??? Stolen??? LOL, stupid comment. No proofs. Go to watch billie eilish

[@DDEENY]

@@crs3598 True enough, but even Robert Johnson, Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters or Wille Dixon could never have written this. Jimmy didn't steal EVERYTHING that he put his name to. Another fact.

[@haloford]

that tone......

[@User-xw6kd]

jeremy panjaitan Exactly.

[@SnaketheJake87]

Holy crap this is good!! And not only that, you played the version from "the song remains the same"! Hats off my friend.

[@ThatRipOff]

The absolute legend. Note for note, perfect tone and articulation. Even on the other instruments, as well. Goodness, this is amazing. I know this is like ten years late, but thanks for doing what you do. I was able to learn the parts I was missing thanks to this.

[@araso9859]

Best cover on KZbin

[@TMNigel]

Modern masterpiece of music. Well rendered.

[@tanyafa3150]

+Nigel Thomas Right? This arrangement is nothing less than Beethoven or other legendary composers.

[@officergregorystevens5765]

Yeah I agree.. especially great because it can be played on a guitar and we who play guitar and or piano etc tend to know guitar is more limited at least when playing without multi-tracking in terms of what you can do with more complex compositions. If I remember right this song is in a kind of weird tuning that's not used very often in general.. will check that out

[@NerfYashru]

Christopher Norman Crepon Yeah, it's a very odd tuning that sounds awesome, if i remember correctly it's know as the "Open Page", I'm not sure if Jimmy himself created it, but he sure liked to use it

[@joepetch308]

First two chords are a nod to Harrison and ‘Something’

[@bcpme8637]

Yes, a tribute to George's request for Jimmy to write a ballad. Obviously Jimmy Page crushed it

[@dalesteffens6769]

Beatles couldn't tune Led Zeppelin's instruments. Wish I would of learnt guitar.

[@zooride1658]

Jimmy was definitely tapped into some magic to come up with this sort of masterpiece

[@danieldeloa4789]

Thanks ZEPP, I've been trying to learn that song "correctly" for over 30 yrs! I believe that's the live version from "The Song Remains The Same". I can play along with the original ZEP now. Again many thanks, this kicks ass.

[@Moosaroo]

Live (E) version was up a step from the album (D). Bit of useless knowledge but this cover is spot on.

[@loto901]

I am almost speechless; brilliant talent, perfect sound, the best instruments, perfect picture...............many thanks for the time needed to reproduce this, and other Zeppelin masterpieces!!!!! Please keep producing them......................

[@rcorerato]

That's amazing! The same emotion we can feel on this interpretation! Congratulations for your talent and sensibility! Thanks very much for this!

[@Bighairyjoesph]

I remember hearing this for the first time when I was about 13. During lockdown I decided to learn it and have pretty much nailed it at 54 years old. Watching your version was a great help. Thanks for sharing. Great work!!

[@jdbroders64]

I grew up in the 60's and 70's weened on Led Zep, Deep Purple etc and I've been playing guitar for almost 30 years. This performance was simply... beautiful. You have a great touch and wonderful technique. The Rain Song, in my opinion, is one of Jimmy Page's most beautiful and subtle masterpieces. He was at the top of his game on this one. You nailed it on so many levels. Thank you for such a touching and memorable moment. Beautiful, simply beautiful. And that's the point, isn't it?

[@johnholmes6]

You have to wonder if this is Jimmy playing, every song is absolutely nailed, all the little nuances, hats off to you lars. How this song was crafted out of a tuning you'd never in your wildest dreams pull anything out of never mind this masterpiece is beyond me. I'll never tire of listening and playing. It is to us they give this tune

[@daddiospatio]

Here am I, listening to this again - perhaps the most beautiful love song ever written even without Plant's heartfelt lyrics being heard.

[@XxGenghisKonxX]

One of the best covers of anything I've ever seen.

[@possibletrees-]

I usually don't like versions where people play just like the original (original from TSRTS in this case) but this is just so amazingly beautiful. Everything is perfect. You made my day!

[@howabouthetruth2157]

I'm 52 yrs old & a "retired" highly seasoned guitarist/harmonica/singer/performer, and I can honestly say, ( and I'm not even kidding about this ) that you are the ONLY guitarist I've ever seen to play this song spot-on like I do. BRAVO!!! ( I do prefer to play it acoustically like the studio version with the different tuning, but I do love to perform it both ways. I sing it as I play it also. But I sure can't play all those other instruments the way you do! ) This is one of my very favorite of all-time songs to perform, and it's an absolute pleasure to hear & FEEL a fellow musician DO IT RIGHT!!! Thank you!!!

[@billsmith2041]

I have always felt this song..BY FAR, is the best song Zeppelin ever did. great cover.

[@cristianonogueira2483]

I agree! This one is the Very best of them.

[@mauroolivero5575]

a wonderful song, so creative, from Jimmy - PERFECTLY recreated (tecnique and feeling) - Great envy but a big big +clap One Man Zepp

[@eggo63]

Marvelous; wonderful; spectacular; awesome; quite possibly the most enjoyable piece of video to watch in all of youtube land!

[@eggo63]

I came back to edit "quite possibly" out of my last comment. It won't let me, but that's how I feel.

[@larryoshea1613]

That's the best cover version of the Rain song i've heard on youtube ... fantastic mate .. I wish I could play as good as that ... And I like your version of the song remains the same. Reminds me of listerning to That Album . 👍👍 2 thumbs up mate ...

[@OldIrishFan1966]

Wow, absolutely perfect. You got every little nuance just right. Great MSG rendition! Quite possibly, the most gorgeous song Zeppelin ever did. Boy, JPJ kills it with his perfect harmony keyboard. That with Jimmy's DGCGCD tuning and this song just rips your heart to shreads.

[@atlanticsteel5031]

Another fantastic piece of playing. This is another song that captures the essence of Led Zeppelin and shows why they deserve the accolade of being best band ever.

[@raysanchez2003]

Wow!!! Man you are freaking awesome!!! Love the keyboard parts. Great skills. You are truly a OneManZep. Hope to see some more videos. Celebration Day would be cool. Execellent job!!!

[@GillesThavot]

This song is a true rock'n'roll masterpiece. Thank you larzgallows for sharing, you are a great guitarist.

[@ED-gf4ff]

It does not take many but take a good listen to the entire Zep collection of music and it’s impossible to ignore the contributions that Jimmy has made to music and the reason why so many famous guitarist admire his playing.

[@benmcgaw7245]

I’ve been copying pages style for 12 years. You can tell by the way I play, but my god this is something else...

[@sonnyjim5268]

Amazing.... simply amazing. Thanks for this.

[@soulshakerman]

Just as stunning of a rendition as Pagey himself.Very very nice Bro!

[@maxellison55]

This Led Zeppelin song has been one of my all time favorites since I heard the original in the 70's. Your cover inspired me to learn this on guitar and in a matter of a few hours, after watching this, I had it. Thanks a million for such an inspired and accurate cover of a classic 70's anthem.

[@Mike-pf1ru]

That was brilliant! The best cover I’ve ever heard.

[@tmage01]

I watch this one about once a year and it never fails to floor me. Such wonderful guitar work.

[@janpint]

Simply amazing!!! Incredible...

[@jpford1977]

What an amazingly talented musician you are! And you were so faithful to the original song. Please share more, I loved it!

[@newman6434]

this is honestly more beautiful sounding than the original

[@tommygunn3008]

Thus is covering the live version, Page shines... 🕶

[@Tikki-cy1wk]

You sir, are amazing! The talent you possess is unbelievable! Thank you for a great performance.

[@tazjammer]

Jimmy Patrick should watch this, and give you a high five.

[@kneauxla]

@ taz jammer.....who is Jimmy Patrick? You were thinking Jimmy Page perhaps?

[@IronOrePickaxe]

***** Patrick is actually page's middle name, so he was half right

[@newman6434]

taz jammer xD

[@agcalvin]

Lovely, great played, magic song....Led Zep forever. Thanks for this video.

[@chomomma07]

Fkn crushed it! Great job man. It's hailing as Fk in Denver, the power went out, and so the cable is rebooting. I picked up my gui and starting noodling this out of the blue, haven't played this since high school, 90s, one of the first songs I learned in whole. Came here to fill in some gaps, found this. Holy shit. Zep baby. There will never be another. Now I'm committed to learning this whole joint again. I think my point is this...I wish my tv would need to reboot more often. Hail Page! ....pun intended. Thanks for sharing.

[@JLDB1987]

This is absolutely fantastic! Great performances! Thank you!

[@christophercruz6880]

this cover blew my minddd!! i love this fucking song!

[@micheleworthington9284]

I have listened to this about 25 times and it's the most beautiful thing I can remember. It truly is sublime.

[@TheRadWizard809]

Studio Tuning: D G C G C D Live Tuning: E A D A D E (one step higher)

[@renton7866]

Thanx a lot (from France)

[@tonykeith76]

Thanx a lot (from Italy)

[@SloaneLasers]

Just amazing. Thank you.

[@yangerjamir0906]

Jimmy, stop trolling us and reveal yourself.

[@RandymanB]

That was awesome. Really hard not to relive the 70's listening to that!

[@miketerpsva]

I'm a 51 year old non-professional musician, and I can tell you that I CAN play all of the parts - except drums - spot on. Of course this is my favorite song, with perhaps Close the Edge as a tie or second, or Nous Sommes du Soleil, Kashimire... Ah I digress.. Music is so wonderful. This is a perfectly beautiful performance of a song deserving of the effort and talent infused for our enjoyment. Thank You !!!!!!

[@officergregorystevens5765]

yeah.. drums are difficult especially if you weren't born with a perfect sense of timing.. and most of us aren't. and even if so, most drum and bass guitar rhythms for example call for specific nuances which are not that easy to replicate in terms of rhythm sections.. like fleetwood mac - john always plays his bass too early compared with mick's drums, but they stay lcoked on the same tempo and groove without deviating.. that does in fact take skill. and that's just one part of drumming

[@wh4235]

Even after 47 years, the shivers run down my spine. Now, after hearing this cover, even more. What a wonderful and excellent job!

[@bloomer1966]

Remarkable. One of the best experiences I've ever had with You Tube. Maybe better than Troubleclef.

[@Izzy845]

OMG! You are truly amazingly talented!!!!! Beautiful rendition!!

[@GWParadise]

D-G-C-G-C-D THANK YOU! This is perfect.

[@TravisRansome]

E-A-D-A-D-E is the correct live version tuning. DGCGD is 2 steps too low

[@SportsPhanatic17]

***** DGCGCD is how it is tuned on the album, though.

[@hazor777]

true - they transcribed it for the live version to accomodate Plant's voice

[@findennis1088]

u dum fuk

[@SeamusFries]

+fin dennis You are so unnecessary, fuck off

[@brwhyon]

Honestly, one of the most beautiful songs ever written, they will play it at my funeral and know how I loved them all.

[@mrcrowley951]

WOW!!! i opened two windows: the one was playing your cover and the other the original song at the same time.......and i found that it fits PERFECT !! this guy worked sooo hard, he deserves looots of subscribers :)

[@benmcgaw7245]

Even down to the slide at the end is all perfect, mind blowing.

[@rino8008]

Awesome!!! You're blues man... you rock it! Thanks

[@daveb9370]

Just came across this- all I can say is- WOW! Awesome Dude! Excellent playing! Keep rockin! Peace.

[@larzgallows]

EADADE

[@DJ8Uup]

Awesome version, trying to learn now thank you!! Is this live tuning up a step?

[@ThatRipOff]

Wow. Well that was perfect. I'll definitely be coming back here to learn the parts I've missed.

[@nyonyogonzo1844]

when the texts popped, u started to sing instead of just watching. rite?

[@outlawph]

Simply wonderful. I've returned to this video several times for the last couple weeks. Thank you

[@eagle777ta]

Jimmy Page, acima dele apenas o Hendrix...

[@virajelix]

Soooooooooooo BEAUTIFULLY COVERED!!! Thank you so much!!!

[@JamesCastledine]

This is why page for me is the greatest, unbelievable emotion and beauty .thanks for the music jimmy

[@ThePaulguitar]

Congratulations guys✌🏻

[@cribrebo7375]

Pure genius. This & "Ten Years Gone". People talk about players with technique and that's great but I would rather listen to a musician who is really a composer express their musical thoughts thru a melodic composition and that's exactly what we have here. From beginning to end pure ear candy.

[@DDEENY]

Georgeous song, terrific job! I even noted your meticulous attention to detail right down to the specific varying pick attack in certain places. (And yes, Jimmy DID use a pick except for the finger-picked arpeggio chords at the end. Right on.) Once again, WELL DONE!!!

[@egcroan]

WOW I am sitting here with a tear in my eye. There are no words to describe just how fantastic a musician this guy is. Really good ear to hear all the little pieces, and textures.

[@tonykeith76]

Learning to play this wonderful song, my life changed... Thank you very very much

[@chrismac53]

absolute mastery of such an amazing piece of music

[@arielsinardi2626]

Excelente !!!! Muy buena interpretación de una obra genial.... mis saludos y felicitaciones desde Buenos Aires Argentina

[@mgmg3561]

Lovely, unforgettable song. Jimmy Page ... you are the best of the best. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👏👏👏

[@arg783]

My god !! it is beatifull performance....

[@goddamit1967]

I can't put enought tums up for this amazing performance ! Bravo !

[@kengibbens5059]

I learned the album version in 1990, I was proud of my accomplishment that day. I was waiting for an old friend to call so I could play it for him...the phone did ring, my mom in anguish telling me through her tears that one of my brothers had suddenly died...I never played Rain Song on guitar again...I love the song still. This version brought me to tears...the words so true

[@fernandoschroder2356]

im so sorry for you my friend hope you doing well

[@Ronnie631000]

Excellent! Thanks for the inspiration. From Sioux City,Iowa.

[@tmbbdil]

Gorgeous song, absolutely mind-blowing! All Hail King Jimmy!

[@hoytzone]

As a bass player and just learn to play 10 years gone on guitar for a friend that passed away--I stumbled on your video and started to watch many---you are so talented and gave me insight of chords and picking -I caint thank you enough ---THANK YOU PEACE

[@gregmcclelland3488]

That was EXCELLENT!! It was a perfect cover of how Led Zeppelin played "The Rain Song" back in July 1973 at their famous Madison Square concert! Thanks very much!!!

[@lvf91265]

made the rain fall from my eyes.....then i closed them and thought i was listing to the song remains the same lp. WOW very well done.

[@TheYehudatz]

Wowwww amazing

[@jjp009]

The genius of Jimmy Page on full display here. And to the fantastic artist who brought it all back to life. Thank you, larz.

[@dayvel2954]

Outstanding.X

[@cesarbrunocarvalho8170]

The most beautiful Led Zeppelin song , cool!

[@ひでゆきさん]

本当に感動します。定期的に無性に聴きたくなります。解釈が素晴らしく、（勿論スキルは言うまでもなく）コピー云々ではなくこれはこれで音楽の素晴らしさを伝えきっています。jun626さんとの玄人同士の抑え目な交流もマニアにはたまりません。もっと数をアップしていただきたいと思いますが、お時間の都合もおありと思います。でも本物だから少しでも十分ですし幸せです。ありがとうございます。レインソングは何とかコピーできるようになりましたが、ソングリメインザセイムはちょっとまだ時間がかかります。53歳の誕生日までに（1年後）習得を目指します！（両方貴殿のもの）

[@josephhilton645]

My god you guys are so talented i grew up with this music 1980s terrifica bromisio....

[@optikadayz3659]

I listen to this every once a while because the instrumental you created gives it this mystical euphoric sound

[@brwhyon]

Thank you for taking me back to 1976 again, a wonderful time.

[@thomasdouglass2864]

+Bryon Tapp This came from 1973...

[@brwhyon]

+Guitar gadu 1950 and beyond Yes, I know, 1976 was just a magical year for me and this song, ; )

[@thomasdouglass2864]

Bryon Tapp Oh yes yes im sorry i thought you had got it wrong man. 1976 was a great year for me as well... loved presence and aerosmiths rocks!!. One couldnt be finer!

[@robertgarcia5199]

Thanks for Zep songs , I sing along to all of them,I'm also Zep fan. Wish I knew how to add my voice to them ,,, THANK YOU, I have fun singing!,

[@NeoLeoXian1968]

WOW!..............I WAS ABOUT TO DO THE SAME.....AS YOU DID HERE.....LOL, BUT THE PASSION, PRECISION, AND INTENSITY IN YOURS MAKES MINE NULL & MOOT BEFORE I EMBARK UPON SUCH SHORES.......YOU RULE!

[@bowlochili]

Now I remember why I love Led Zeppelin. Nailed it, Nailed it, Nailed it. Request Out on the Tiles or 10 years gone

[@rabooey]

Excellent playing dude, really fucken beautiful and honestly spot on. Bravo, sir!

[@alvingomes9476]

here in Hawaii rains all time god I love this song thank so much

[@glenndodds4951]

Masterful. Amazing. Incredible.

[@glenndodds4951]

Who in their right mind would thumbs down this cover..??!!

[@tristanquintus3200]

Yet another exhibit of excellence - many thanks for the play...

[@VeritasSuperarachnid]

I've never heard such an amazing song. I'm shocked that it's not viral! WOW

[@mgpvii]

Brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for your greatness! Peace!