The Rain Song | Led Zeppelin | David Barrett

[@4Him4u2]

The fact that this song easily stands on just the guitar part alone is a testament to the genius of Jimmy Page.

[@DavidBarrettTrio]

Very true 🙏

[@bradhuskers]

​@DavidBarrettTrio Jimmy's critically acclaimedcompositions destroy anything by anyone. I laugh out loud when they try to pimp those "one trick" blues players over Jimmy. Shows you how unintelligent most people are

[@skylarkesselring6075]

@@bradhuskers Yeah, you're more intelligent because you prefer a musical style/artist. Your subjective preference is better than their subjective preference and it makes you smarter. Makes sense dude lmao

[@bradhuskers]

@@skylarkesselring6075 God you have a low IQ. Forget about what I like or what you like. It's about critically acclaimed compositions. Jimmy's compositions are ORIGINAL and vastly superior to anyone's. If you had an ounce of intelligence, you'd understand that fact.

[@henrycavanagh1259]

Yeah, but was always hopin to hear Robert Plant pipe in

[@convit92]

The Rain Song is the most beautiful melody I've heard in my whole life.

[@aslanbasha4149]

So me

[@ameralbadry6825]

Agree

[@brauliocavalcanti3703]

@@toourspeakingshadows it doesn't have the epic solo though

[@amanneedamaid4715]

The best song I ever heard. Maybe the most beautiful thing in my life. Ten Years Gone is second for me.

[@dennispope8299]

Those are powerful words. However, I concur with your emotions. When I was a young teenager and heard it for the first time it touched my soul in a way I cannot describe. I listen to it often to go back in time to that moment. I can almost be in that exact time and place. There are other songs that can do this but not like this one. Beautiful cover by the way...thank you.

[@DoctorEnigma01]

The proudest moment of my guitar playing career was learning to play this song just this week, I’ve been playing 45 years

[@michaelfederoff3417]

Excellent! For some strange reason I never really listened to Led Zeppelin. I remember having played since I scratched my whole name correctly on the back of an acoustic guitar, I was so proud of it. My father, not so much... lol. I learned off of you tube a few yrs ago and must have played it hundreds of times in a row loving every time... My wife grew tired of it and so I stopped playing it for yrs. I think thats gonna change. Haa ha ha! Good for you Doc!

[@GeoZeppelin1979]

i been playing 30 years and i still havent got around to playing this 😆😆😆😆😆😆😆

[@johnholmes6]

I was the same. been playing for about the same time and play loads of Zep songs throughout that time, i played the Rain Song in standard tuning but it always felt like a cheap imitation, until I stumbled on the correct tuning and a tutorial on you tube, To play it now in all it's glory is heaven, How Page could write a song of this beauty in such a weird tuning is beyond me, a musical masterpiece

[@dipendrachhetri1524]

Congratulations Doc,I am just learning to tune guitar and unsuccessful, bit nit given up hope,you sound very inspiring

[@Jagshemasher]

And I bet you found its a lot easier to play than you imagined it would be. The key is getting the somewhat alternate tuning set.

[@paulhenk4270]

Brilliant.... I bought my first guitar two years ago at age 56. I've been watching how to videos trying to teach myself how to play. This is the song I'm trying to play. I bought a second guitar to leave in tune. My wife asked why not learn something easy to start with? I told her, if I learn only one song I want to learn this. Two years later I almost have it! 😂

[@ChrisBluntMusic]

[@petebarrow274]

I agree with you. But I expect your wife is slowly going mad, trapped inside on rainy days, listening to you play the same song over, and over, for two years.

[@josephclark4153]

Paul , don't give up keep playing. It took me a almost 2 weeks to learn the rain song . Learning songs like this will force you to push yourself. I'm sure you found the tuning to play this was weird 😆

[@educostanzo]

Learning to play guitar is difficult, frustrating, sometimes it even hurts, but it's the most fascinating feeling when you can get to play something right, it's worth every day of practice (and they will be many)

[@edgydoug]

Paul I did exactly the same, bought a second guitar to leave one in tune. I'm still struggling with the song but hopefully with enough practice I'll have a decent version in by fall.

[@Tolbiny]

Well done indeed sir. This, for me, is Page's masterpiece.

[@imisaac398]

agreed

[@photoscottsb]

For me, this is the entire band's masterpiece. Pagey's stunning alternate tuning work is perfectly accompanied by JPJ's bass lines and strings arrangement on the mellotron, Plant's lyrics and vocals, and even Bonzo's brush work all equally make this song unique and memorable. IMO, Ten Years Gone is truly Page's masterpiece.

[@XXAbbott]

he's got too many to count to be honest.

[@jbmckpro99]

@@photoscottsb Yep This, 10 years gone & No Quarter are all neck & neck for me.

[@jeffstanhope2168]

Ten Years Gone as well

[@furyroad7565]

As a veteran with "issues" this song/video is one I can watch that helps block everything out for 4 minutes and 48 seconds. It's one of my go to videos for some peace sometimes. Thank you. I appreciate you 👍

[@DavidBarrettTrio]

Wow, thank you, that’s great to hear.

[@vlads.1]

Check out the other cover by the girl and guy playing it in the park

[@daveatkinson1042]

thank you for your service - I hope you find peace more consistently.

[@Longtack55]

Same here.

[@scottreid5555]

same

[@jeffduggan387]

Best rain song cover I've heard.

[@digitalsketchguy]

It's DGCGCD open tuning. Easy to remember: Don't Go Chasing Girls Cos its Dangerous :-)

[@widows-sun-369]

No, "The G Remains the same"!

[@knottsscary]

@@widows-sun-369 Oh man thats a good one!!

[@bobdillon1138]

Live is EADADE.

[@josephpuderer1368]

Now, I'm really confused, thanks.

[@MarcGoudreau]

This acoustic version of the Rain Song doesn't get any better than this. The fidelity and precision in David Barrett's play style in just incredible... I could listen to this all day :)

[@DavidBarrettTrio]

Thanks for the kind words, I appreciate it! ☔️

[@DavidBarrettTrio]

@Jonny_Nemo thank you 🙏

[@nomdeguer915]

No kidding! Great idea!

[@Cincinnatus1869]

This is the kind of writing that set Page apart from everyone else in the rock world. Eclectic taste and a willingness to experiment and change styles, even after having massive success with another style

[@ajsctech8249]

Totally agree. Page was multi textured guitarist with skills on almost all areas of the guitar.Rain song, Black Mountain Side and A few other Number BronYaur-a-Stomp show his taste for folk, but i always found Rain song quite a Jazz guitar influenced number with so many chords found in jazz ballads. I think a guitarist called Bert Jansch was Page's hero in terms of folk guitar

[@bradhuskers]

​@@ajsctech8249 Makes me weep for the future at all the low IQ's who try to say that Jimmy was a thief who stole from blacks. Today's Democrat party actually teaches their low IQ voters to be racists.

[@BarbarraBay]

@@ajsctech8249 you seem to be overlooking Black Mountain Side was a straight cover and Rain Song was influenced by George Harrison's 'Something'.

[@user-qt5eh9wb7g]

his strange tunings as well. Writing something as complex as this in a different tuning is hard af.

[@edskins420]

Sir, my dad has been battling cancer and now sepsis for awhile and I’ve played ur version of this song everyday for him. It’s absolutely flawless in every way! Thank u

[@DavidBarrettTrio]

Thank you, I hope it helps in some small way, music can be healing for sure, especially great compositions like this one - all the best to your dad ❤️

[@chrisquinn1567]

God bless. Just had a part in this play of life. We played lots of music for Poppy.

[@camdenwise5816]

God bless you both mightily!

[@MoneyBooBoo]

its midnight at home everyones asleep and this was absolutely beautiful.

[@timothycreech8057]

This is the best solo acoustic performance of the piece. Absolute mastery.

[@DavidBarrettTrio]

Thank you Timothy !

[@jessejohnson418]

You should check out notorious funks cover of the song . This is great also

[@broeheemed32]

@@jessejohnson418 ...and then listen to the version by Chiara Kilchling.

[@danherrick5785]

@@broeheemed32 I just checked out your recommendation of Chiara Kilchling. I could not believe what I heard. She is the brightest star I think I have ever heard. Playing and vocals. I also watched more of her songs. Thank you for sharing her with us!!!

[@MRGF78]

​@@broeheemed32I was just about to recommend her and saw that you already did... she blew me away with her cover...

[@brauliocavalcanti3703]

Jimmy Page is by far the greatest composer in rock music. David's rendition is a thing of pristine beauty.

[@donbrashsux]

Paired with John Paul John

[@rembrant34]

Thank God for the replay button.

[@eristicfreethinker2098]

So spot on, I keep waiting for Plant’s vocals to come in. Really exquisite.

[@troytaylor9228]

This song is all about the subtleties and he has them all down! Each chord progression emphasis in exactly the right place and the emotion just moving through his body! Most excellent! I can play this song and it is more difficult to get than people give it credit as I consider it to be a Jimmy Page masterpiece!! Bravo my friend!

[@DavidBarrettTrio]

thank you!

[@delblue]

Such a beautiful piece. I learned to play this when my mother was leaving this world. Helped me with the grief. Crazy thing... right after the funeral i was in the car with my daughter and the Rain Song came on right away. ❤

[@robertschappert6760]

The second season you are to know. ❤

[@mojowaxwork4242]

Nailed the feeling, nice!

[@jackstickler1705]

The crazier thing is that it’s not that crazy. I’ve lost my family and it’s to much to write here but they’re still with us for a while after death. I’m not a person that goes to church but there’s more to this life than we know.

[@ChrisWilk]

@@jackstickler1705 We are just like babies in the womb, while living in this life. We are comfortable and think that this must be all that there is......we haven't even begun to really live yet! This song is epic, I miss my teenage years!

[@jackstickler1705]

@@ChrisWilk I hope I can see my loved ones again someday.

[@KC-pf4tj]

I always leave one of my acoustics tuned for this song. Played beautifully, well done!

[@Craigyingermany]

Ha, me too

[@kittysawunude]

Same man

[@Dragonblaster1]

It's DADGAD tuning, isn't it? I have a Les Paul Studio with Min-E-Tune, and I've long intended to try it out in DADGAD.

[@KC-vp7wn]

Alastair Archibald I believe it's DGCGCD

[@kittysawunude]

@@KC-vp7wn Yes sir correct.

[@davidcmather]

Love the wall paint. Could do that with any colour. The music was sublime.

[@Neptune212]

I wasn’t a die hard ZEP fan back in the day, but this is one of the best songs ever. Now that I’m much much older what a treat to have this music in our lives.

[@rjr1880]

Great job! In my opinion, Zeppelin was the best band that ever existed on Earth.

The acoustics in the room played a huge roll. This guy nailed it either way.

[@JoeandAngie]

Role lol

[@osoyoosforever9643]

I remember when this first was released and it was such a shocking change from the hard rock Jimmy Page was famous for. It turned out to be way ahead of its time and is now timeless when played like this. Great rendition, thanks.

[@MerrickGuitar]

Beautiful, who doesn't love this song

[@joolsjohnson1160]

My wife walked down the aisle to this being played on acoustic by one of my best friends who is a musician.... amazing❤

[@charlescaldwell9457]

Undoubtedly brilliantly played, one original version however, was, according to a friend who passed away recently, though it possible, after myriad variations that the unconventional tuning used included an another string tuned to C as far as I remember ?This friend devoted his life to this Art .I deeply miss him. If only he'd recorded something, unfortunately, he always thought he wasn't quite good enough; he was wrong. Rest peacefully William Robert Darby , formerly of Sussex, UK.

[@DavidBarrettTrio]

Yes, the 4th and 2nd strings are tuned to C - thanks for listening Charles

[@serg4881]

@@DavidBarrettTrio DGCGCD?

[@serg4881]

@@DavidBarrettTrio DGCGCD

[@binayshrestha7132]

@@serg4881 you...sir...looks like know the song inside out.blessed are those around you.they must be getting free tips about guitar now n then

[@tummagumma6613]

@@serg4881yes

[@ericshayer]

The thing is Page plays it effortlessly, it is incredible

[@DavidBarrettTrio]

Well, he is Jimmy Page 😉

[@Weshopwizard]

I just keep coming back to this. It’s simply majestic. Beautiful song and a very soulful version.

[@ITJ57]

Should have 2 Billion!

[@steve.-007]

This always reminds me of my only love of my life.Still miss her every day and I listen to this song when I feel the need to relive that part of my life. Thankyou so much Jimmy Page❤

[@magnificentmuttley2084]

I cannot understand why I have only found this video 9 years later!! That is sublime. One of my all-time favourite Led Zeppelin numbers, particularly because it displays just how expressive Jimmy Page’s acoustic writing and playing was. How I wish I was gifted enough to be able to play this in this way. Houses of the Holy contains some of my favourite numbers but also, the album cover was photographed at the Giant’s Causeway, my old playground as a child - I was brought up just a mile or so from there. Mr Barrett, sir, that was so beautiful. Thank you so very much for posting. 👍🎸☘️

[@DavidBarrettTrio]

@@magnificentmuttley2084 🙏 thanks so much for listening and posting, HOTH was a real favourite of mine growing up too, the live version of Rain Song was epic too!

[@barry8215]

The acoustics in the room are awesome

[@Jerry-yj7og]

I rewatch this video over and over, month after month.

[@DavidBarrettTrio]

Thank you Jerry, you can check k out the link in the description for the download / streaming version - thanks!

[@mattbrogan8603]

Excellent, one of the best covers of this song that I've listened to

[@billeisenhofer6887]

awesome, best i've ever heard other than jimmi himself

[@denisbarry9436]

I've listened to every Led Zeppelin song hundreds of times and while I do not listen them as much as I used to, I am always on the lookout for Led Zeppelin cover songs that melt my heart again like the first time

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

Sir, I know TRS inside and out. Your version is one of the best I ever heard.

[@DavidBarrettTrio]

Thank you for the generous comment, much appreciated Stephen, I have an entire JP show posted here, and TRS is played on my double neck, thanks for listening ! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpC8ZaiciqplnK8

[@JamminClemmons]

* *Stephen Adams* * - This is a wonderful cover as well. I *believe*.....it may be standard tuning though. I'm not 100% certain. Give it a listen and maybe you can inform us. ----> kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXXYZpywqatnjLc

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

@@JamminClemmons Low to high DGCGCD

[@peterboyer9622]

Magnificent! Jimmy Page is a musical genius. What a tribute!

[@DavidBarrettTrio]

🙏🙏🙏

[@peterboyer9622]

@@DavidBarrettTrioyou sir are one heck of a talented musician. Bravo!

[@DavidBarrettTrio]

@@peterboyer9622 thanks so much!

[@jagdeepkaul1261]

The Rain Song is a masterpiece, the sounds, the lyrics, the guitar and piano, apparently it takes a whole orchestra to play this beautiful song on the studio recording by Zeppelin. I'm not surprised, a masterpiece takes a lot of work. The Rain Song is and always will be, my favourite Led Zeppelin song

[@carlneoh5843]

Didn't they just use a moog, strings or whatever they call it?

[@timbaldwin6283]

I looked it up. Jimmy Page- electric guitar, acoustic guitar Robert Plant- vocals John Paul Jones- Mellotron Mk. II, EMS VCS3, Steinway grand piano, bass guitar John Bonham- drums, percussion

[@RobertoGaspar69]

Jimmy Page …..The Wizard ! The Maestro ! The Mythical Guitar God ! The Paganini of Hard-Rock’n’Blues ! Simply the most prolific genius of the XX century ! Iconic riffs, virtuoso solos, daredevil of improvisation and a melodic master! What else do you want,!….?????

[@petersmith9530]

Someone who doesn't steal other people's songs and claim them as his own?

[@acdccraig]

Absolutely incredible interpretation of an incredible song, I watch this video at least twice a week

[@mxmike123]

Wow! That song was actually playing on the radio while I was racing motocross across the country...what a time that was. Sir, that was most perfect in every way, you should be proud.

[@andrewrackauskas5522]

Absolutely stunning, perfect, Journeyman Master player, Never get tired of listening , Bravo David !

[@ITJ57]

Should have 1 Billion Views!

[@mycomment7634]

I've watched endless videos of covers on this song. Yours is easily the best one I've seen. Cleanliness, pace, emotion, emphasis, respect for the original, artistry, and beautifully video'd. Gorgeous work. Thank you.

[@DavidBarrettTrio]

Much appreciated, thank you!

[@shavpookie]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2Sak3WdetF_mK8

[@ozten-fj6pe]

As good as the playing is, Your mere presence is as equal, but the black canvas painted on the wall takes the Cake. 👍💥

[@sprezzatura8755]

"One song only" tuning for this very special piece, beautifully executed by this artist. ❤

[@johnnywalker4857]

Well done, Mate. That song puts me in a peaceful place where I can slow down and reflect.

[@gulfgypsy]

This and 'Thank You' are perhaps two of the best songs of Led Zeppelin.

[@TimTheMusicMan]

He is excellent !!!! 5 star !!!!!!!!! After listening twice, as good as Page as well !!!!!!!

[@tir4thk187]

It is the springtime of my loving The second season I am to know You are the sunlight in my growing So little warmth I've felt before It isn't hard to feel me glowing I watched the fire that grew so low, oh

[@dominicrossitto5890]

Such a gorgeous cover of a beautiful song and piece of music from my personal favorite band. When I play this song for people who think Led Zeppelin was nothing but loud and heavy distortion, they are blown away and are open to hearing more from them. Now I can play this version for them and have them blown away all over again. Thank you for sharing this with all of us.

[@rocketsauce5067]

I like how you left the slap from the room.Classy.

[@mikearenaz9670]

What a KILLER rendition of an absolutely wonderful song! Bravo sir, Bravo!!

[@DavidBarrettTrio]

Thank you !

[@taytum8439]

Absolutely beautiful

[@kfett86]

This song truly is amazing. Hits deep...you never forget it! ✌️

[@thomasduffy2519]

Beautiful

[@l.fitzsimmons3140]

I would have loved to be a fly on the wall when Mr. Page created this Masterpiece.

[@lauramorales7870]

So beautiful! well done, sir.

[@SATXREM]

Just listened to this and have no idea why it moved me to tears. Thank you.

[@DavidBarrettTrio]

Thanks for listening and thank you for posting 🙏

[@blairmichaelhogan4502]

This song just popped into my head and as a result I stumbled upon this. I know it’s old, but very good rendition. That right hand thing in the final chord was super cool. I don’t think I’ve ever seen that before.

[@jazluvr99]

If I had to pick just one favorite Led Zeppelin song, it would be impossible. But this one is certainly among their very best. Excellently done, sir!

[@blakevoorhees7515]

Well played. Such talent worth watching and listening.

[@crazyjorgito]

Amazing, great performance! This video shows the level of a genius that Jimmy Page was as a composer.

[@dougtrvl888]

Amazing 🤩 Can I give you a 11/10 for this !!! 🙂 Had to play again & again !!

[@buckbuster6213]

Boy, Jimmy Page went and wrote himself a masterpiece with this song! Beautiful rendition!!!

[@peurehumphrey6568]

Superbe ! Je me remets au travail, il me manquait des liaisons... Merci David !

[@stevenlevine2106]

Capturing the “feel” of Jimmy Page is hard to do, especially on a song with multiple guitars. Beautifully done!

[@ms-hi9hs]

Well done sir

[@KoolMada]

I played this song back in 1978. The open tuning is what makes this song.

[@DavidBarrettTrio]

It's crazy that while it's open tuning a lot of chord shapes are familiar!

[@muffessional]

Bravo 👏 Absolutely beautiful 🙌

[@edadan]

I’m 65 years old and just started learning guitar. David Barrett makes this look easy, but I know it’s not. Nonetheless, I want to learn this song…just not sure when I’ll be ready to try it!

[@DavidBarrettTrio]

@@edadan tuning is DGCGCD - if you email me I'll Forward my tab - thanks for listening ! [e-mail]

[@buividphotodesign]

Extraordinary song and well played. A challenge to learn. I am just beginning to study it and this is wonderful inspiration. Thanks

[@markmaharrey8494]

Extraordinary attention to detail, beautiful phrasing! Haunting.

[@duanedilling7758]

the thumbs down people have no ears

[@CarlGoldmam]

duane dilling I agree they have no ears. But I’m sure what they dislike is that it’s not like Jimmy plays it or you should used you chording like this. Those my friend are the “thumbs down” people.🎸🎸🎸

[@BoomerBends]

His timing/feel sucks. That's why the thumbs down.

[@daveloriw]

@@BoomerBends Let's see your version

[@BoomerBends]

I have rather large ears actually. Anyway...phrasing is about breathing. Suffocation, although related, is another thing entirely.

[@eiricarnold3399]

@@BoomerBends can't play it

[@chadcardosa9063]

I love it when Led Zeppelin rocks hard but The Rain Song is still probably my favorite and you play it beautifully, Sir.

[@thesingincowboy658]

Fine job!

[@DavidBarrettTrio]

Thanks Dennis !

[@YesterdayKJC]

When I first started to watch this I was thinking 'ah, just another pretentious tool', but then it really kicked in. Great job.

[@Ystadcop]

Superb. Did anyone come round and help you finish the decorating?

[@DavidBarrettTrio]

:)

[@kennycab3374]

Absolutely Beautiful! Thank you for posting and sharing.

[@DavidBarrettTrio]

☔️🙏🏻💧

[@ayob6154]

Perfect :)

[@patp4192]

Page is my favorite studio guitarist, you undoubtedly nailed it spot on ,thank you

[@truthboy3936]

I hate that... when you run out of paint.

[@michaelluca6004]

That made me laugh my ass off. Thanks Truth Boy, I needed that...

[@robertalford2257]

Totally tickled!!!!!!!

[@paulcoonce2493]

so much deeper than country music!

[@rzirpolo]

Learning this song was a bear for my limited talent but I now have the problem of keeping a guitar tuned for this song all the time so I don't forget. I guess it's time for another guitar (gee that's too bad!) Would like to know what model Martin you're playing here.

[@DavidBarrettTrio]

Hi, and thanks ! It is a discontinued model, a Martin 000C-1E. It's a great guitar that was given to me, it has a K&K pick up, but I use an AKG in this video.

[@joeincogno265]

Thank You, my friend, for showing us the genius of this composition by Mr. Page. And might I say, an extremely beautiful rendition by yourself! Bravo!

[@DavidBarrettTrio]

Thank you Joe!

[@JoeandAngie]

How jimmy did that live on a a double neck in frontn of 20k people is mind-blowing. See The Song Remains the Same...boom

[@charlescaldwell9457]

You have the stamp of a professional Sir. Thank you .

[@stevew.6407]

The only thing missing are Robert Plant's vocals but certainly no less beautiful without them.

[@brunomartines9647]

any other singer

[@thiagohenrique235]

Oh. Hi...

[@brunomartines9647]

@@thiagohenrique235 whose that in ur profile pic im trynna pipe

[@thiagohenrique235]

@@brunomartines9647 I thought it was a mirror

[@thiagohenrique235]

@@brunomartines9647 Digo... Você é brasileiro. rs

[@amygalvin1799]

Makes me want to take up guitar again. Lovely.

[@warrenfudge4960]

Well articulated. Nothing misrepresented. Very well executed.

[@rembrant34]

You can't see it but I'm holding up a lighter, waving it back and forth. Good God man...rock on.

[@mmiller6873]

Well done David. Kick ass version of a legendary song.

[@Longtack55]

Best version I've heard. So rich as to make the others sound as if they've skipped notes.

[@ITJ57]

Still Smashing!!!

[@josemourinho2810]

04:29 Those notes...wow You nail it! Amazing place and atmosphere.

[@DavidBarrettTrio]

@@josemourinho2810 thanks for listening ☔️

[@robertnewell1138]

Fucking brilliant, and all that have seen this can only agree.

[@_Yep_Yep_]

Majestic.

[@harveycotton5185]

God this song almost stops my heart with its beauty.

[@Ade4fish]

I have been trying to nail this in standard tuning for decades. This is the very best I have seen, standard tuning or otherwise. Marvelous .

[@daciuk8]

Bravo 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼superb sir.