The Rain Song (Led Zeppelin)

[@dmarkj22]

Excellent cover by Steven Spielberg.

[@luigimaggi]

Derek Jimenez best hilarious comment I've ever read lol

[@FU05241960]

It's one of his nephews, Barney Spielberg

[@trisix99]

Derek Jimenez lmao

[@LeUsernameWTFOMG]

fucking lol

[@cooldudemark]

LOLZ!

[@scottwaszak698]

This song, not Stairway To Heaven, is Page's greatest composition.

[@lllLinkinParklll]

You wouldn't ever say that if Stairway wasn't mainstream.

[@scottwaszak698]

That's an obtuse statement. The creativity in The Rain Song surpasses even that of Stairway. It's in an unusual open tuning, and Page had to figure out all those parts accordingly. Stairway is in standard tuning thus easier to "put things together. The flow of The Rain Song from it's opening chords to the finger-picked outro is simply that of genius.

[@mundih]

Agreed

[@m1nty99]

Ten years gone...

[@l.collins7779]

My favorite Zeppelin song...well said.

[@diegosuarez9439]

After years, I come back to watch this video.

[@marcomaraucci1038]

Me too, I was young then

[@truffles67]

Me 2🎉😊

[@jimmy-i4t3v]

Me2🎉

[@monkeydna7490]

That has to be the best cover of this song I have ever heard.

[@normanpelley]

I agree!

[@ADAMSIVES]

Yep. Exquisite arrangement. Near-flawless performance.

[@luispavon4285]

No doubt.

[@Solomanium]

It also might just be the most ridiculous thing I've ever stumbled upon. How is anyone on Earth this talented at guitar? Jesus, Mary, and Joseph.... what a talent.

[@24hoursadaywithbobr]

gordon macaraeg yep. Spot on

[@HappilyEverAfterGaming]

Led Zeppelin to me is my dad. When I hear Led Zeppelin, I feel my dad beside me. I can't imagine anything making me feel so close to him. I still have my father, I'm only 25, he's turning 56 this year. I know a day will come that I will either cling to these songs in rememberance, or be absolutely unable to listen to them at all. Only time will tell, but for now, I will simply enioy. I love you dad.

[@Sailingbill1]

Dude, the fact that you not only thought about what you wrote, but actually wrote it out in a public space represents the strong closeness you have with your father. I am 1 year younger than your father and grew up with the same music. I hope that my son, who is 8, feels the same towards me as you do your father when he is 25. Your father has done well. Cheers to him! I'm happy for you both.

[@Sailingbill1]

@@JaymzZeppelin lol classic!!!!

[@ChaChaRealSm00th]

I am the exact same way, my best memories with my father was dancing around in my living room when I was a little kid with my father watching the song remains the same CD every week. His favorite band is zeppelin and he understands the beauty in their music as do I.

[@timhamilton2611]

That was a very thoughtful sentiment...it sounds as though your Father is a very impressive fellow...hold that connection...

[@davefrankel1295]

I am 57 and have 2 teenage boys. This is such a great tribute to your dad. He has successfully raised a loving son and now you share his love of music. There could be no greater gift for a father, unless perhaps you learned to play Rain Song on the guitar as well as the gentleman in this video and play it for your dad when he is feeling beat down.

[@milesfrommission]

I first watched this 10 or more years ago. I still come back now and then to witness the magic.

[@marciodecamposrodrigues5590]

Me too. This is the best cover by far

[@Dmyra]

Totes

[@OracleFP]

SNAP!

[@wulfclaw4921]

Just impeccable! One of the best !

[@gomesalr]

me too

[@chalklounge]

My wife walked down the aisle to your rendition. Thank you.

[@bigpoppa3020]

Vode Exactly the same as the studio version.

[@twickersruss]

That is a collosal compliment to Mr Clef and there mustn't have been a dry eye at the gathering.

[@donbishop1634]

That's as fine a compliment as anyone could ask for.

[@goonytunes4119]

Great choice. Moving cover.

[@bcpme8637]

Great idea. Almost worth getting married again for.

[@gabeepstein4587]

In my opinion one of the most beautiful acoustic melodies ever written. Also one of my favorite Led Zeppelin songs. You have a lot of talent and taste for sure.

[@eichhornchen8638]

I agree

[@miguelpereida249]

It really is .

[@ronspangler5859]

My all time favorite for life. Guitar Genius!

[@MrBoreray]

Yes, and this is not an easy tune to play properly,this guy nailed it but he's an accomplished guitarist/musician,this is not for beginners but that's stating the obvious I think

[@juana1483]

@@MrBoreray just wondering...can you nail this song?? I'm going to start here today.

[@guilhermeandrade4009]

Some people say life is all about the little details.. and man.. you nailed it.

[@caryyoung4710]

Of the hundreds of thousands of KZbin videos I’ve seen in the last 13 years or so this is still one of my top 10.

[@justinwmusic]

Of course he added the f**king bass line! Troubleclef never disappoints

[@CarlGoldmam]

This song and Ten Years Gone are Jimmy Page masterpieces that are never mentioned. Great job👍🎸🎸🎸

[@plutoacoustic]

Absolutely. Two of my favourites as well. Though choosing my favourite Zep song is like choosing my favourite time to breathe

[@Anothersatellite]

I posted a critical comment when I was stupid and immature (a long time ago). I just wanted to say what a brilliant musician you are. Your musical intuition is excellent. The little flourishes you add always complement the melody of the original song. Your interpretations are head and shoulders above most guitarists on KZbin.

[@warrenashburnwa]

Anothersatellite I have done that

[@trentrez6643]

Takes a big person to own up to it. We have all done it. Dont sweat it

[@BrickMan3022]

Wow. Never thought id see the day. A mature person in a youtube comment section

[@timhamilton2611]

Good on you...showed Character...hell even Im proud of your apology and I dont even know what your original comment was

[@shanemarcotte2062]

What was the comment?

[@Gregster360]

Best cover of the best song by the best band ever. Incredible

[@jsimo1431]

Gregster360 I agree with the best band ever, but I could never just pinpoint one song as the best. Amazing song though.

[@guitarteacherjohn8174]

This is the video i watched a thousand times that made me pick up the guitar again after not touching one for over 20 years !! I been playing every day since and today is 4 years

[@guitarteacherjohn8174]

@TruthWiz thanks so much just subbed back 😁👋👋

[@bocobob]

Brilliant how the bass lines are incorporated into the guitar structure of the song. I think Jimmy page would be impressed by this rendition.

[@morehmeir9906]

I wouldn't doubt Page has seen this video.

[@Strumrr]

I was thinking the exact same thing when I saw this.

[@officialmarsgarden]

Amidst the chaos and turmoil, when the world appears to be ablaze and disarrayed, this melodious composition never fails to transport me to a tranquil state of mind. ❤

[@convit92]

Sounds like a whole band is performing there. Absolutely perfect.

[@crumplezone1]

10 years old and it never gets old, a hairs breath away from a million views and every single view is pure self indulgence by the listener, Bellissimo !!

[@troubleclef]

It's a race to one million between this and "Love of my life". Which one will win?

[@jeffmceachern456]

Hopefully this one wins!

[@Charlie-qb9lp]

5:19 I felt the coldness of my winter I never thought it would ever go I cursed the gloom that set upon us, 'pon us, 'pon us, 'pon us But I know that I love you so Oh, but I know That I love you so

[@jimmiecisco]

I came to your comment precisely at that point. Wow!!!

[@justgivemethetruth]

@@jimmiecisco You two get a room!

[@bcpme8637]

These are the seasons of emotion And like the wind, they rise in fall This is the wonder of devotion I see the torch We all must hold This is the mystery of the quotient, quotient Upon us all, upon us all a little rain must fall...

[@thelastrebelshow1627]

I still remember the day this album came out - Houses Of The Holy and I ran out to buy my favorite bands new album. I brought it home and put it on my Dads turn table and cranked it up to hear Song Remains The Same for the first time, I knew they had done it again and here I am 56 still loving them 41 years later although I have been listening to them about 45 years, I was in the 8th grade but know kids were different in those days. I had a deep appreciation for Led Zeppelin. If you weren't alive at the time when Zeppelin and so many other bands of that era were in their prime I don't know if you can truly appreciate it because it was much more than the music, it was a time and a era that only happened when it happened and I'm just thankful I was there. Not to talk down to anyone that wasn't but if you were there then you know what I'm talking about and yes even at 14 years old I was lucky enough to go on later to see Zeppelin twice. Then Page and plant, then just Plant and then The Firm which was awesome and I was in the front row. Concerts then were magical and stony as hell! again, if you were there you know what I mean. Great cover! You brought back a lot of memories for me and inspired me to play this song myself. It must feel good to know people are still watching and enjoying your video ten years later after you posted it. Thank you.

[@1970sman]

I also ran to the record shop that very same day......happy daze.

[@gewerh44]

Hey troubleclef, im just visiting old videos that helped me when I was learning to play guitar. Here I am 6 years later, and your video is still nice to watch and listen.

[@bmgag19]

Haha, I was here in 2009 and this song was out of my league. Here I am again 4 years later. Giving it a go. This song embodies everything I love about music. The ability to emit emotion through sound. Perfect for a cold rainy day like today.

[@カイザーソゼ-s7j]

この人上手すぎる。 ジミー・ペイジあっての事だけど、とんでもない曲だと思う。最後まで考えたジミー・ペイジが偉い。

[@jellobiafra2810]

I'm from Detroit (blow the reveille)! Here I am, returning years later. We all dream of being the BEST at something. You have created the BEST tribute ever! Don't believe me? Just read the comments. Somewhere. Sometime; Jimmy Page watched this and smiled. - Dave B.

[@retlawk.7333]

Agreed. Best tribute of all time!

[@glmdesst]

Who's gonna do a tribute to THIS GUY?

[@looselegs7916]

The greatest I've ever seen on KZbin.

[@Naoki644]

that's what i'm saying to myself since he delivered that cover... can't stop listening to that.... he is a master.

[@drewdougan]

This is by far the best rendition of "The Rain Song" I've ever heard, aside from Jimmy Page himself. And I know what I'm talking about.

[@adnaloyalba2340]

This cover alone makes me feel like I’m in a pure white and never ending place and it’s just this guitar cover playing and as soon as the video ends I come back to reality

[@ZachComtois]

Wow man. You got all of the really nice nuances.

[@pa-pad2442]

"WHOE" Blew me away 😄🤘

[@Powertuber1000]

With almost a million views.... I'll bet someone has told Page about this; Jimmy himself has probably seen this video.

[@coversandwhatnot7344]

Hopefully he has it would be a shame if he hasn't

[@Ratboy2004]

Honestly, dis guy here he plays a whole lotta better than Mr Page, all due respect eh...

[@coversandwhatnot7344]

Ratboy2004 are you from Canada

[@Powertuber1000]

@@Ratboy2004 Page was playing it with a band and vocals, not as a more complex stand-alone instrumental.

[@dogdontlisten]

I don’t think I’d say he plays better than Jimmy Page. In my experience the expression “comparison is the thief of joy” -Roosevelt holds true. I would try to appreciate both of these guys for their great talent, and I’d even venture to say that the gentleman in the video would never think he’s better than Page and maybe even vice versa; I think they would respect each other’s talents. That’s just my two cents, I think this cover is beautiful.

[@DandanGallagher]

This is better than Led Zep themselves. I've been coming to this channel since the beginning. Whenever I come here I think of better times back when the internet was an interesting and calm place without all this hate and craziness and polarization that people bring about everyday on social media. Everything was new and people were curious and spontaneous like Mr Tony here. No mega production, no eternal seek for views and likes and red and blue and green leds and dark rooms and controversial podcasts and whatnot. Only pure expression from everyone who had something to say. This was the beauty of KZbin back then. Whereas now, I don't even know what I'm doing here.

[@sungarasgada]

My father introduced me to this melody. Thanks to you when I was a young boy, i've learned how to play this song with this marvelous arrangement. Recently I've played to my dad, he's on his last days... It's one of his favourite songs ever. Thanks for this incomparable interpretation, my father rejoiced to hear it by my hands.

[@lpcustom28]

This has been my favorite song to play ever since I first learned it about 20 years ago. There's something about it that just relaxes and makes me feel content.

[@dhouse-d5l]

Proof u dont need fancy mics or gear to create incredible music... just huge talent. I actually prefer this to the original.

[@fcallya]

This touched my soul. No words.

[@kris242]

Pretty sure this dude is one of the main reasons I ever took guitar seriously in the first place in high school-particularly this video hit me hard and his Martha My Dear cover. 12 years later and im still at it :) Glad to see this spring up on my recommendations again ❤️

[@anigro536]

Who are the low lives that didn't like this absolutely incredible cover? Nice job Troubleclef.

[@kumasan812]

In everyone's life some rain must fall, but your cover of this song is the rainbow in the sky after the rain. Well done.

[@wachutalmbout6985]

Still the greatest cover in 2023

[@ianhindley7523]

you have brought a smile to the faces of 1,308,026 people, how good is that

[@ladybalor5261]

And off to dreamland I go to the relaxing sounds of this beautiful work of art...

[@cmeride79]

Lady Dorleac; LoL; one of my first thoughts, just halfway through maybe the first few lines, were, "ooh, this gentleman could play me to sleep *any* day! Then, upon becoming more and more speechless - as he played on and on - and as my inner ears were being sucked out of my head by the incredible sound that my eyes were trying to reconcile to this man's adept fingering ... I felt foolishly ashamed at my first thought up there. But, between you and me? Mmm; I'd still adore that. What a virtuoso ... a master.

[@nicnicsdaddy]

this has been on youtube since 07 i can't believe I've just now found it. brilliant playing sir

[@alexyang8440]

the synergy between the bass picking, strums, and treble picking, is uncanny. this is the level of guitar mastery everyone should strive to achieve.

[@slickwilly6674]

I'm probably responsible for about 200 views. It NEVER gets old. Ive been a Zeppelin fan since hearing them in '75. Your work here is flawless and I hope it will become an inspiration to a few more musical generations. Well done!

[@glmdesst]

I've been developing this song for awhile now. I, too, use the G-Suss-4 tuning. I am able to sing along with it. I can sing 'in tune'. But, my voice doesn't have a very good natural tonality. I thought I was pretty good on the guitar part. But, you're WAY ahead of me! You are the standard I hope to someday achieve. Songs like this are proof that songwriters in the modern era are right up there with the ancient masters. Great Job!! I will reach your level eventually. Thank you for the BENCHMARK!

[@jellobiafra2810]

Keep plugging!

[@retlawk.7333]

Yea, sure you will. lol

[@1D991]

Idk why the algorithm gave me this 14 years after being uploaded, but I'm glad it did

[@robertwalker5964]

You and 1.3 million others!

[@evanrkg]

This is pure magic. Thank God it's preserved on KZbin and thank you for sharing your gift with us, troubleclef.

[@Mobr12]

Thank You for sharing that. A gift…

[@09-caokhanhduy89]

When you realized that the last time this man posted a video was 5 years ago and he might never know how much we appreciate him.

[@henryhartley9993]

Excellent cover, one of Pages best compositions, this is what separated him from his contemporaries, his acoustic playing is beyond reproach....

[@igrieger]

Haha he gets crazy at 05:06! And plays it perfectly.

[@Lizardbytes]

10 Years and counting, this remains the best cover of The Rain Song on KZbin. May the song remain the same in years to come. Well done, sir!

[@andrewptob]

I wish you were my upstairs neighbor...

[@angelb7482]

Same here

[@annax9007]

The best I can have

[@azfirewiseify]

Well, you moved me. Inspired me, made me smile, I shook my head in adoration and as you wrapped up the end I put my hands together and said aloud..... bravo... bravo ! Thank you for that

[@dritt-drittpaniagua739]

I've been watching Mr. Clef for so long. He plays Jonesy's, Parts Bonham Parts, Pages Parts and Plants parts...I've been playing this song for 20 years, nobody can play it like Mr. Clef! Thanks for the video

[@jaelim6757]

Daaaaaaaaaang. I just cannot put into words how much I admire your commitment to reviving the emotions of Page's playing. Excellent technical precision, and it's wonderful to just see a video where the comments are (for the most part) actually devoid of toxicity and meaningless flaming. Lovely work sir. :)

[@jamus0505]

Very nice. I've been working on this in standard tuning but yours is exceptional. I will learn in altered tuning too.

[@spacesaverbob]

Still as awesome as it was when I first saw it six years ago.

[@frankmartinelli4101]

Awesome cover. Just want to point out to those who are saying this is better than Jimmy himself, what makes Jimmy the greatest musician ever is his ability to write a song like this. Truly amazing!!!

[@osoyoosforever9643]

Covid 19 brought me here, after hearing another cover of this tune. Impressive cover, have listened twice and each time can imagine Jimmy page’s voice. Thanks for the listen.

[@dannordenbrock483]

You mean Robert Plant, but that's cool.

[@osoyoosforever9643]

Lol, right you are, JP was the guitar master

[@hellfullart]

one of my favorite versions of the song. I keep revisiting every once in a while :) . Thanks maestro

[@PlymouthVT]

Hope you are well Tony. Thank you for the years of total enjoyment.

[@pikeinthesky]

I'm crying, because it is too beautiful

[@camiloospinaespinosa2933]

So peaceful. I never get tired of listening to this version. Masterpiece

[@edcrouse5491]

I agree 100%

[@jsimo1431]

i can't even imagine creating this. it has so much depth

[@doc2earth]

@troubleclef ....You have been an unsung guitar hero of mine for a few years now. I do a few of your versions of tunes live and people love it. Yellow brick road, 3 by Steve Hackett and more. Thanks man. True craftsman.

[@troubleclef]

+Doc G thanks, Doc. Yeah, that 'yellow brick' does go over well live.

[@SurferJoe1]

Second that, including "Three by Hackett"...I'll check out "YBR"...revisiting this beautiful piece for the umpteenth time after forwarding the link to a friend (who replied "Amazing..."). And I'll be back again and again, because this version is better than Zep's. (Dodging the lightning bolt).

[@jamesgrubbIII]

You are simply amazing man. I watched a lot of your vids but this is by far the most beautiful one you do. The finger work is as spellbinding as the song.

[@SmiTTyy-sh8nc]

It's a privilege to watch a Master Craftsman perform his studied trade...... looked so easy and natural, and those crystal clear notes are by no means easy.... Outstanding !!!

[@123jozef]

Matters not the facial expression... not in a KZbin video, unless you wanna be a comedian. This man has managed to grab the essence of this piece, which, trust me, is rare. Most guys learn the tuning (if they're lucky) and then just go through the motions.. NOT "E" motions, just motions. This man is obviously engrossed in the song and I can't help but wonder if he might just be reliving some days from the past in his mind, when he was younger, wilder... and possibly at a Led Zeppelin concert. No complaints or criticisms here, and I too play this song.. much the same way. "Variations on a theme" he could have pulled this off any way he wanted to and you would have known as a musician that he understood Jimmy Page. Everyone is entitled to their opinions and this is of course, the internet, but this man, had he been thrown into a Led Zep contest with "Rain Song" as the point of focus.. would more likely have won. Good job buddy. I doubt this man even reads his comments. He knows how he plays. He doesn't even need feedback (no pun intended)

[@anthonylarson7919]

that ending...you are a talented man

[@michaelmaricic4542]

Hard for me to believe that anyone could capture the magic of JP so flawlessly,...but here is the proof and I am just overwhelmed.

[@Shadypete]

Better than Jimmy’s version 😂 outstanding man!!

[@123jozef]

Geez, the more I listen to this rendition the more I realize how much of a masterpiece it is ~ I'm following you dude... lol. By that, I mean that I'm playing this the same way. I like Jun's version live version on the SG double-neck also... but all the little nuances and connecting notes in this version are awesome. Makes it so much more fun to play. I can just hear Robert singing .. which is more than I can say for most of the other versions on YT ~ the ability to silence the guitar and then project it.. this is what I've been talking about to a "certain" YT "compilation" guitarist who is NOT understanding this concept... regardless of what P.O.S he is playing on... good stuff... good shit.

[@808Cruzz]

this is the best cover of the rain song ever

[@Tolbiny]

After listening to this brilliant version for ten years, I finally got around to downloading the audio. I ran it through Logic Pro, eq’d it a touch and added some hall reverb. It sounds like you’re playing Madison Square Gardens, and you should be sir. Thank you.

[@cmeride79]

Oh, man; Tim Stevens; how I would love to hear your re-mastered recording of this. I'm sure it would be an unforgettable experience; evoking at least one tear. Some of the most breathtaking ones are ... and this gentleman and his talent are just that. Unforgettable.

[@Tolbiny]

cmeride79 Send me a message and I’ll send it to you :)

[@timothymcmanus8916]

@@Tolbiny and me!?

[@Tolbiny]

@@timothymcmanus8916 Send me a message:)

[@SmiTTyy-sh8nc]

Obviously a Genius, outstanding !!

[@camiloospinaespinosa2933]

The melody, the perfection, the feeling, the soul, the beauty of this song is just breathtaking. The best cover of this song EVER. I'm pretty sure that if Jimmy Page has heard it, he approves of it 100%.

[@tiasaghosh5457]

I wonder how many years of dedication and practice it must have taken to achieve this level of command over the instrument!

[@georgebautista3644]

We get it, you sold your soul to be this good.

[@texmontana420]

Best response ever

[@yurivasconcelos13]

Since I'm 19 I come here to see these beautiful covers. Today, I'm 26. I miss you, man. You have a gift.

[@OrlandoRafaeldosSantos]

Very nice. Congrats from Brazil.

[@xXFraudXx]

Nobody gives a shit where you're from. We're all trapped on earth together.

[@OrlandoRafaeldosSantos]

xXFraudXx All you need is love... and to be loved... better let somebody loves you before too late...

[@OrlandoRafaeldosSantos]

Antonio Alberto Gati Mietto rsrsrs... típico de brasileiro... abraços, amigo.

[@OrlandoRafaeldosSantos]

monkeylogique Wish you the best, my friend. When I was a teen, I intended to go to your country, Canada... but my life gone another ways... wo we are. Congrats

[@xXFraudXx]

You guys are fuckin gay.

[@deonal]

effen amazing, great sound too!

[@a.retrospective]

And he apologizes for not providing the tablature. What guy! Thanks for the gift and the inspiration.

[@nirvanabeatle1]

That was fucking masterful. beautiful. flawless.

[@amooseish]

Fluid and nuanced, clear and clean. Beautifully done. Tuning?

[@robertjohnson3855]

Jimmy Page is a musical genius, but no one could have sang this song as well as Robert Plant, both the guitar as well as the vocals have so much emotion, Amazing genius song! A great cover and played perfectly, not an easy task. Page would even be amazed. This song would have taken a hell of a lot of practice to get it down as well as it's covered here. Thank you for an amazing cover..

[@zenguin13]

Top drawer dude. It's a difficult piece.

[@nearther5581]

rumor has it that this is jimmy page himself

[@Swags456]

Wow. Gets better every time I hear this.

[@jdwdougout]

WOW.....!

[@rjohnmitchell2145]

Sounds as good as Jimmy Page!

[@JesusChrist-qd7ye]

R John Mitchell I'd say better.

[@xhawks8096]

Jesus Christ Well Jesus said it.

[@3wGaming]

+X Hawks AMEN!!!

[@228Brendon]

Sorry. But actually better

[@freddiemercurious]

What Jimmy calls, "the Spanish bit" at the very end always makes my heart flutter. You are absolutely amazing. I pray you're still around and killin' it.

[@Kartmanox]

FUCKING AMAZING!

[@lesterdrek]

I didn't know Steve Jobs played the guitar

[@clydeb7713]

Dude is that the best you can contribute? Pitiful!

[@coachchaneywrestling]

It’s actually steven spielburg

[@gavfr]

no matter how many times I watch this, my brain can't comprehend how this is played on one guitar!!

[@mprizasg4]

GREAT!!! who the F****** press the dont like button?

[@MarioLoco03]

who the fuck gave this a thumbs down?

[@ThePhreqguru]

+MarioLoco03 I know right?

[@marshallstacks4502]

+MarioLoco03 I feel your pain man! Probably some fuck looking for an AC/DC riff!! Ahahaha! LOL!!! Cheerio!

[@alcondragon]

When you Equal a Master's performance, there is only one thing to say.....Bravo! This does not make you the Master, only a profound student with great talent abound! Congratulations to you!.... For this is a gift to all!

[@x-dog-3606]

Alternate tuning for this one-----above my pay grade.

[@pedrohcardoso79]

66 Justin Bieber Fans

[@danburnes722]

Nice to come back and visit and listen to your beautiful rendition. Thank you for sharing your talent and touching interpretations of wonderful music.

[@mackinnonremodeling]

8 years later and still awesome Wow!