The Song Led Zeppelin Could Never Recreate Live: Ten Years Gone [Song Breakdown]

Ten Years Gone is one of the most beloved songs by Led Zeppelin and Jimmy Page enthusiasts. By popular request, here is my breakdown of this glorious track from the album Physical Graffiti.
Released in 1975, the track was originally written by Page as an instrumental track. He meticulously sculpted the track at his home on a reel-to-reel tape recorder. By my count, there are as many as 6 guitars going simultaneously towards the end of the studio recording. It is a veritable guitar army!
In 1977, Led Zeppelin courageously brought the song to the concert stage during their last U.S. tour. I was one of the lucky ones to see that show live (twice!) in April of 1977. I say ‘courageously’ because there were only Page and John Paul Jones to manage their way through it (Jones on a triple neck, custom built acoustic). I was thrilled to hear it live and it was a very lovely arrangement for a live audience. And as many viewers have pointed out, TYG was also in the Knebworth set list! But as good as these versions are, they were never able to recreate the guitars of studio track.
Fast forward to 1999, Jimmy Page and The Black Crows brought it to the stage. This time Page had three guitarists, a bass player, and a keyboard player to recreate the studio version. Believe it or not, they were still a couple of hands short at the peak moment when compared to the original studio arrangement! Nevertheless, it was an awesome interpretation.
I read an interview where Jimmy Page said that version was one of his most fulfilling live experiences he had - as it was thrilling to hear the parts recreated live.
In this episode, I break down all the parts with the help of a couple of friends, Michael Weber - guitar (The Michael Weber Show) and Al Rolik - bass (Syzygy, The Soul of Zeppelin). There was a moment when we were making this episode that I too was surprised by how beautifully these parts sounded in the room when they were played together live…and we were still several hands short!!!
With all that said, I hope you enjoy hearing this track broken down and explained. It was a joy to do!
#CarlBaldassarre
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0:00 Intro
1:03 About Ten Years Gone
2:22 Figure 1
5:18 Figure 2
7:58 Figure 3
9:12 Figure 4
13:37 Figure 5
15:24 Guitar Solo
16:26 Figure 6
17:07 Figure 7
20:54 The Song's Ending
22:06 Conclusion

[@drfrankieray]

Almost 50 years and it stillgives me goosebumps.

[@mariovalderrama5239]

Mee too i heard it in june 1975 i thought it was their best overall song besides achilles last stand they dont make music like that a bygone era

[@JamesDeanLP]

You mean 50 years gone?

[@mariovalderrama5239]

@@JamesDeanLP 🙂👍 that sounds alot better

[@tinahorne6018]

Bringing me gratitude for my big brother giving me the album for my birthday the year it came out. The gift that keeps on giving💜 I learn a little more each listen, and there have been so many.🎶🙌🙏

[@Darren9077]

Same. Literally

[@paulgilmour4920]

It’s extremely difficult to comprehend just how good led zeppelin were. The odds of 4 supremely talented musicians finding each other must be astronomical and then to come up with a catalogue of some of the greatest rock tracks of all time. Individually and collectively they inspire generations and in their own fields of music are always talked about as some of the greatest of all time.

[@robsgarage4746]

Yes Page knew Jonesy then he found the other 2 country bumpkins who were talented like no other. Page struck Gold.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

It was a rare cosmic alignment

[@paulgilmour4920]

@@CarlBaldassarreMusic you would probably have to go over the hills and faraway to get better musicians 🙃

[@charliesaucier3352]

@@paulgilmour4920 🤣🤣🤣

[@5400bowen]

You guys are really trivia poor. Page got famous and then used his position to hire the best money could buy. You act like they just stumbled on to each other accidentally. That is a total fantasy, it was all set up through the star/celebrity system Page was part of. Many bands were established that way. Cream, Zeppelin, the Jeff Beck group, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young….the list is long and pretty well known.

[@eduardorabinovitz8109]

This song is such a masterpiece but, at the same time, so underrated...

[@Plaza_and_Mote]

Led Zeppelin fans have always rated it highly. Wtf are you talking about

[@eduardorabinovitz8109]

@@Plaza_and_Mote ofc zeppelin fans rate it highly. Im talking about non fans, bro. Im talking about the music industry in general

[@eduardorabinovitz8109]

And its also my birthday man wth

[@leokimvideo]

Killer breakdown, the absolute best I have seen on KZbin

[@Joe-mz6dc]

Yes it's stellar. I bet Jimmy has already seen it and is very happy.

[@tomy.1846]

It's awesome!!! @@Joe-mz6dc

[@thetoolmat8632]

Wow yeah it is

[@andrewbecker3700]

This was another album that changed how people look at rock n roll. A masterpiece we'd not seen the likes of then, and probably never will again. A timeless listen.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Sadly I agree!

[@williamscheer1481]

Indeed one of those seminal albums that, due to the “awe factor” almost seem to make time stand still for just a brief millisecond Timeless masterpiece that takes its place in rock history alongside double album game changers; The Who Quadrophenia, Stones Exile On Main Street, Santana Moonflower, Beatles White Album and Pink Floyd The Wall and wasn’t Jimi Hendrix Electric Ladyland a two album set as well(?)🤔hmmmm can’t remember but I’ll add it just in case…and let’s throw in Neil Young Live Rust as well. Game changers I tell ya! (Whoops forgot Rush 2112) By the way, I went with the double album theme bec I’ve always thought it amazing when a great band records just one album remiss of any filler, fodder and all songs hold their own. But two create two? This is an amazing feat !

[@MichaelWeber]

Thanks for having me on board again, Carl! We need another dual guitar song to cover! KZbin viewers, what should we play next?

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Love ya Michael! You’re such a pro and a real treat to work with!

[@dlewtweentorla1210]

Achilles Last Stand certainly would be a LOT of fun to play together and break down.

[@jerrywilson4371]

How bout Midnight Madness by Foghat?

[@hinney827]

TSRTS could use a two-man breakdown! Jimmy having to choose between leaving out a slammin solo or leaving it a little empty without the rhythm always made me a little sad. Easily a top 5 Zepp tune for me.

[@jeffmcelroy5437]

do his other guitar army song...Achilles Last Stand.

[@gregnugent6195]

All these years later and I still get goosebumps. probably my all-time favorite song of any band ever.

[@Johnny-lr5jt]

48 Years Gone

[@sundyconnor4226]

Agreed.

[@bcpme8637]

Ten Years Gone took over The Rain Song as my favorite song around 1979. Never would I have imagined it would still be my favorite track today in 2023. It's obviously a well crafted, timeless classic. Great rendition Carl and team! I've never heard it recreated to such perfection.

[@eroldcroft3045]

Wow. Those are my two go to songs, followed by wot is and should be never be. Maybe hots on for nowhere. The rain song and ten years gone I cook serious juju on. May I say I love your song choices. I will give serious praise to hots on for nowhere. That song stands on its own. You can't approach it from a rock n roll standpoint. It's swing. American bandstand. If you don't , You missed the mark. You can't zep by just doing standard rock. You have to delve where jimmy got it from, then you can do Jimmy. If you don't, you are doing Flintstones rock. I am serious about this. Pagey didn't invent it. He followed a path no one thought and redid it fresh to the masses who didn't see it coming. That's why I love page. That fuck was brilliant in his inventions.

[@j_freed]

In The Light & Down By The Seaside are magic as well. There’s a lot of Light and Shade on sides 3 and 4!

[@bcpme8637]

@@j_freed I couldn't agree more! My 20 year old son who is mostly into hip hop cues up Down By The Seaside almost on a weekly basis.

[@bcpme8637]

@@eroldcroft3045 - Hots on for Nowhere and all of Presence is extremely under-rated. Candy Store Rock is another track I need to hear at least once a month

[@MattH-wg7ou]

Man, The Rain Song is so sublime too. Two outstanding songs!

[@tonychavez1733]

I was fortunate enough to see Zeppelin perform this song two days in a row in 77 at the Oakland coliseum 👍

[@xroxx1]

Saw 'em on the Sunday show... last US gig.

[@Ktlit]

Me too.. I remember Plant really vamping on the outro. It was my favorite moment of the weekend.

[@davidrhodes7655]

Wow I hear they didn't play it very often lucky bugger

[@jfstorey8465]

Two days in a row for me as well, except at the Capital Centre in Largo, Maryland.

[@johndough9020]

I was there on Saturday. Rock on.

[@aakar88]

The entire side 3 of Physical was pure magic. A definition of every LZ style, all in 4 brilliant compositions

[@bcpme8637]

I couldn't agree more.

[@johnm1066]

I've always said the same. Side three is just ethereal.

[@chnacr2]

Side 3 was what made me fall in love with the band. It made me realise how exceptionally good they were at handling an incredibly wide variety of songwriting styles

[@RidgeRunner10]

Couldn't agree more - this is one of the best album sides in the history of rock music...period.

[@finnafishfl]

Especially the terrible song about dating underaged girls!

[@johnfrei9057]

An absolutely gorgeous song and not sappy or melodramatic. There’s some real emotion and muscle in this ballad. Maybe Page’s prettiest solo ever? Thanks for covering this!

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

You sum it up perfectly. Bravo!

[@brianmiller1077]

Some of Plant's best writing too!

[@louise_rose]

I completely agree - and Plant's vocals and lyrics, too! :) Also, the influence of Jimi Hendrix on the solo is unmistakable, in tone and harmonics - compare with a song like Little Wing.

[@markhill9275]

@Louise Rose no, Ten Years is far above those, it is a true masterpiece.

[@charliesaucier3352]

And with so much feeling and emotion! The emotion is so thick you can literally touch it!

[@vinesauce]

My favorite song. Really loved this video; learned a ton and gained a deeper appreciation for a song I've heard so many times.

[@bigfloppa9594]

Yo I didn't know Vinny listened to Led Zep

[@pcih6176]

hello vinsauce...

[@santosmadrigal3702]

I heard Jimmy Page with The Black Crows do this song live . It was well done . But The Black Crows had 2 guitar players to do what Jimmy did on that record . Total of 3 guitars . The cool thing is the singer hit the notes required , instead of trying to imitate Robert Plant .

[@willemvanveldhuisen3119]

I’ve never seen someone break down the theory of a song like this before on KZbin, it’s amazing. Subscribed for sure

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you!

[@TheeRocker]

Cool thing is, he's playing things really true... in my opinion. I about 3 years younger than him and remember learning all Zep albums, Frampton, Nugent, Skynyrd, Blackfoot, Styx, Kiss lol, Aerosmith, Floyd, Santana, BTO, BAd Company, etc... then Halen and Triumph etc, I'd get lost in learning each album in full before moving to the next. Really pick up on players styles, helps learn all the songs. Oddest style back then was probably from the album Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush live. Friends would stop by for hours and watch me play to albums lol. Great times back in the 70's lol.

[@jamescerone]

@@TheeRockerSomething tells me those friends didn’t enjoy watching you play over albums for hours as much as you think they did lmao

[@jojolouis]

@@jamescerone You don't know about that. In doubt, assume they did: you'll feel a lot better for it! (Unless you are naturally bitter)

[@jamescerone]

@@jojolouis I’m a musician, man. Experience says that non-musicians never want to watch you noodle around for hours, and even musicians don’t wanna hear it either

[@johnforsyth8521]

Ten Years Gone jas always been my favorite Zep song. My favorite guitar solo of all time, by anyone. So much emotion in the solo. Never had one pull at the gut like that one

[@charliesaucier3352]

IMO, the only other ballard with guitar progressions that can bring on the wet eyes like Ten Years Gone is Frank Zappa's Watermelon in Easter Hay!

[@Sean_Farmer]

Thanks Carl! This is one of my favorite Zeppelin songs and I was thrilled when I saw it performed by the Black Crowes and Jimmy Page (Camden, NJ). They did five songs from this album including Sick Again and The Wanton Song. I was only 12 yrs old when John Bonham passed away so I never got to see them live. When I found out they were going to tour it was high on my priority list to see them and was so thankful that I did. What a great job you guys did with it!

[@ianlowe4500]

Yeah I really love the live version with the Black Crowes this song is like a fine version of wine gets better with age

[@mikej70]

Was there at Camden too great show

[@SopranoPizzaJMFNJ]

I saw 7 Page/Crowes shows and all of them were awesome!~

[@jimijames63]

I was 14 in '77. Had a ticket to the Tampa show. But mom wouldn't let me travel. I sold it to my PE coach $10… It got rained out and only played 3 songs. Riots ensued.

[@terrivoerman6898]

Yes , it was just lovely both nights at the Greek! One of my finest concert moments. So good.

[@bereznickidesign]

I play it almost for 30 years... What a song to discover guitar riffs, harmonies, chords and rhythm. Great performance!

[@63002]

No you try and copy it. Jimmy wrote it came up with it and played it

[@beatmet2355]

One of those beautiful songs in their discography that doesn’t really get played on the radio. A great example of Page’s gift of guitar orchestration/arrangement.

[@charliesaucier3352]

My local classic station played it fairly regularly until about 15 years or so ago.

[@beatmet2355]

@@charliesaucier3352 stations around here play the same songs over and over

[@charliesaucier3352]

@beatmet2355 It's a lot like that now over here too.

[@sundyconnor4226]

This is my most favorite song of all bands, of all times. And I was born in 60’s so I have so much to compare it too. Goosebumps? Oh yeah. It moves me to tears EVERYTIME time I hear it and a good sob if I let it. The entire song speaks to me but the ‘high voicing’ (didn’t know it was called that) is definitely having a poignant conversation with my soul. Thank you. Awesome job guys. ❤❤❤

[@gregwasserman2635]

I really enjoyed this one. I've always liked the song, but it took on a whole new meaning after I was diagnosed with cancer. I listened to it a lot while I was undergoing treatment. While I wasn't looking back on lost love (obviously), I sure did look back on life while listening to it. Nice work Karl and Co.

[@simonwarner3601]

Truly a rock masterpiece.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Praying for you. Thank you 🙏

[@johannesswillery7855]

I am a cancer survivor. There is nothing more profound than hearing that you may be at the end of your life. Things become more intense than one can imagine. The moment I heard those words, my Creator came to me and his presence brought me peace. In the days that followed there were so many blessings that filled my presence, music, flowers, trees, the wind....... All of God's blessings to you.

[@buzzedalldrink9131]

if you are old enough to have heard this when it first came out you should just be happy you are still alive at your age cancer or not

[@thematrixcam]

97% of people who do chemo die on chemo. your doctor won't tell u this

[@spgtenor]

Ten Years Gone and Rain Song have been my favorite Zep tunes. This one is quite special, the intricacy of harmonies, jazz chord changes and sheer beauty have always amazed me. The three of you sounded amazing! Not easy, especially since it requires about 5 more guitars.

[@danielakerman8241]

Rain Song was the song that made me pick up the guitar and start learning to play.

[@spgtenor]

@@danielakerman8241 Same here, but I couldn’t figure out the fingering so I played it on the piano. Somebody showed me pinball wizard on guitar and I put all of my time learning it.

[@danielakerman8241]

@@spgtenor The fingering is really difficult or impossible unless you get the alternate tuning correct! I believe the tuning for Rain Song is D-G-C-G-C-D. Lots of open strings on those opening strums.

[@spgtenor]

@@danielakerman8241 Exactly, I had no clue of alternate tuning as a kid. I finally learned to play it by the end of high school but in standard tuning and my fingers were making shapes I didn’t think was possible!

[@danielakerman8241]

@@spgtenor 😂

[@terrypussypower]

I bought “Physical Graffiti” the week it was released and remember first listening to it on my grandmother’s music centre whilst my brother and I were painting and decorating her sitting room! We couldn’t turn it up too loud, but it’s genius was apparent from the very first track. I was convinced then that it was their best album, and haven’t changed my mind in the intervening years!

[@charliesaucier3352]

Me too! At the time, I couldn't fathom they could release a 6th album that could be better than the best of the 1st 5! I thought for sure LZ could never release another album that could exceed the greatness of IV and the magic of Houses!

[@mp-kq3vc]

Hi Carl. Something I wanted to mention... Page didn't just pick through the strings in the introduction. After each A to Amaj7 switch in the intro, he specifically counted out the chord in different ways, making each iteration different. Notably, he didn't ring out the open high E string until later iterations. It's that specific choice of notes that draws the listener in and sets the mood. Admittedly, he didn't quite replicate the same in live performances... rather he changed it up and let the emotion come through. Page is a very emotional guy.

[@5400bowen]

“He changed it up” because he can’t do half of what he does in the studio live. Most of his solos on the studio tracks are bits and pieces they picked out of endless takes and spliced together. That’s why Beck was the soloist in the Yardbirds and Page played the rhythm parts. Great composer, mediocre player. And playing fewer strings at first and then strumming wider and wider bringing in more notes is one of the oldest techniques on the guitar ever. And one of the most commonly used to build intensity and flavor.

[@philsipad]

@@5400bowen Beck is an unfortunate case of a great guitarist who couldn't write a hit. The fact that his greatest recording was Cause We've Ended As Lovers, a cover, says it all. Page is an average professional guitarist but his work in the Studio and his application of musical ideas in terms of use of scales, progressions, and uncommon musical constructs are his true legacy,

[@5400bowen]

@@philsipad yes, you said it in a different way…but have you not noticed the very best players often cannot write? Beck is not the only great instrumentalist who could not write. And Page is not the only relatively weak instrumentalist that wrote so well. It’s all over music. John Fogerty is another good writer who’s instrumental skills were nowhere near his compositional skills. There are many others. Page wrote one of the songs on “Truth”. And “Cause” is one of Becks best offerings, but to say it is his best is more opinion than fact. Just because I agree with you doesn’t make either of us the final arbiter. But that doesn’t stop me from feeling it is obviously the real truth. Feeling, not knowing… Makes me sad we lost Beck all over again…

[@dalmac5978]

@@5400bowen​​⁠ I’ve never heard that Page’s solos were pieced together in the studio. In fact I’ve always heard the opposite, that many were done in a single take, sometimes two or three. I’ve never once heard reference to “endless takes” that were “spliced together” in the studio. I’m not buying it. Sorry.

[@dalmac5978]

And my understanding as to why Beck was the soloist on the Yardbirds is simply because he was the senior member and lead guitarist in the band when Jimmy came onboard, and likely had nothing to do with their relative skill levels. There’s also Beck’s demanding personality. Remember, Jimmy was originally brought on to play the bass. In the end, looking back, Jeff Beck did cool things on the guitar, Jimmy Page made incredible music.

[@mrrootytooty5797]

Been listening to LZ my whole life and paid zero attention to this track until a month or so ago when i relistened to physical grafitti and it floored me, i think it might be their best work...its perfect.

[@maurice19541]

Wish you could do a video on each Zeppelin song. I know it's a rediculous request and undertaking but your grasp of Page's note for note feel, nuances and timing are the best Ive ever encountered anywhere. Thanks for the time, effort and love you put into these videos. Im grateful for your true dedication and devotion to the music!

[@OutOnTheTiles]

He really is incredible. Would love to see this too.

[@1111MJR]

My favourite Led Zeppelin song, so by default, my favourite song! Doing the lesson with multiple people was exactly the way to go. Best lesson I’ve seen on this ever. Thank you, Carl.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

I’m glad you liked it. It really worked out great!!

[@douglascarducci6977]

Bonham's drum beat ties all that together perfectly..that's always been my favorite song to jam when you have 3 guitarists and a bass player in room playing all the complementary parts and accents. Page is a genius

[@mikeciresi3697]

Absolutely one of their best songs, the layering alone is enough, a real sonic journey off of my favorite Zeppelin album.

[@TisTheDamnStickSeason]

One of my top 3 Zeppelin songs, along with Achilles and In The Light

[@stevenjones6780]

Ah yes, the exquisite lonely and bitter sweet melancholy of the later Zep coming up on the quantum shift of ITTOD.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Those two are on my bucket list!!

[@crist6353]

Please don’t forget Carouselambra!! Another oft overlooked gem.

[@michaelshearer3559]

This was so fun, I could jam this with you guys all day long and not grow tired. Jimmy Page was such a force on guitar and especially in the studio. That was his playground as an artist.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Glad you liked!

[@lowkeyprodigy]

I don't know why 10 years gone gets slept on in when talking about zeppelin best songs. This song deserves the respect of all the other zeppelin greats. Songs like stairway to heaven, while awesome, benefit from buzz around the songs mystery, etc. This song doesn't have the buzz like stairway, but to me, the whole band gets to shine, cause evebody killed it. The riff, and the way page changes progression between soft/hard is amazing. This song is my favorite, vocally from plant. Brilliant in his own right. The first time I played this for my kids a couple years ago, it blew them away cause it sounded to them like a song you wold hear today, and not like any of the other older rock I listen too

[@charliesaucier3352]

I can understand. It gets lost because it's one of just many great masterpiece songs! Where do you begin? Which one is my favorite today? What will it be tomorrow? Only Zeppelin can make you think like that about their songs!!

[@bwhotwing411]

To me this song has always to me showcased Jimmy Pages brilliance and talent in the studio and one of his best compositions. It was great to see you guys pick it apart and it sounds amazing and you can really see how well it is crafted. One of the other great compositions by Jimmy that I’ve always thought was great is Blue Train from Page and Plant album

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

I’ll give that a listen! Thank you 🙏

[@ShawnConrad-tw8du]

The whole album is absolutely brilliant. The range of the songs on it epitomizes why they were the single greatest hard rock/hard rock blues band of all time. Its absolutely breath taking and my favorite of theirs. With Presence being second

[@Metal-Detecting-NC]

This is the most comprehensive breakdown of this song I have ever seen! I absolutely loved it.

[@jerrywilson4371]

Zep has been the benchmark by which I judged all other bands for me since 1969 and this song is number 1 followed closely by Ramble On. Nicely done gentleman

[@1jimmy534]

The emotion in this beautiful song still sends a chill through me and reminds me of my first love.

[@tawpgk]

Carl I was perplexed by the title at first as I could swear I saw them blow this out of the roof of MSG when I saw them in 1977. Then I read the description and saw that you did see them do it as I did that wonderful year 2-3 months. We are the same age...what a great time to grow up in musically...and every other way compared to today. Your channel always gets me smiling and binging on more zeppelin. The greatest band of all time.

[@SJ-ke9gq]

Beautifully recreated Carl. I was lucky enough to see it played live at Knebworth with his B Bender...!!! Followed by Hot Dog...!!🔥🔥

[@george-wg6ug]

Was there too 👍 that day has lived long in my memory for many reasons, the main one being wanting to learn guitar...

[@Ccastine9]

This was one of my favorites when I was a kid. Brings back memories. Im 35, but Led Zeppelin was an obsession when I was 15 too.

[@chriswaller6859]

As someone with a classical background, I'm always amazed and pleased to hear how good of composers Led Zeppelin, particularly Jimmy Page, and John Paul Jones, actually are. The layering is symphonic in it's depth.

[@chrishughes4285]

You're getting really good at this.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Ha ha!!!

[@honoraryamerica5943]

Probably my favourite song from them (is it possible to have a definitive fave song from LZ?) and my first hearing of it has a most personal and unique place in my memory. In terms of Pages "light and shade" philosophy, this song seemed to emulate this perfectly and he leaves plenty of air to breath with his intentional notes of silence in the intro. It's this patience that reinforces Pages genius.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Agreed!

[@63002]

NO WAY but a gr8 song

[@louise_rose]

It's such a carefully orchestrated song, and if it had been done in a more standard power ballad way (Def Leppard-or Meat Loaf-like sound) it could easily have been ploughed right down into the ground. The wistful solo (or really a guitar duo of sorts) and the heavy, lustful riff coming right after it - light and shade.

[@frankb518]

WOW! Talk about throw backs!!! I was A teenager when Physical Graffiti came I out I was 17 !! I am A Guitar Player...... and allways loved that song!!!! Love the Phase Shifter with the gain !!!!!

[@texasflood3165]

What effects..what amp.. my God.. sounds exactly like Page + Zep..amazing..sounds of my youth..69 yrs young..please..more..!

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you!

[@johnwatson3948]

There is something about that song. Back when I was younger got such a kick out of playing the guitar outro onto a cassette tape and then playing those lead bits over it.

[@stevenjones6780]

You are seriously dating yourself 😆

[@johnwatson3948]

But I'm younger than Carl haha!

[@joejones9520]

@@stevenjones6780 I bought a couple of portable cassette recorders at wal mart several yrs back when i was writing two part harmony songs, it was easier than dealing with modern tech. I was glad they still made them.

[@swampybogard9368]

One of the greatest musical breakdowns I've watched.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you soo much!!

[@Marchosias_Rex]

Watching this is bittersweet....I'll never be able to play like that...But I can appreciate the beauty and ability......Outstanding

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Wow, thank you!

[@turnsufficient4971]

This was a really cool breakdown. I thoroughly enjoy Led Zeppelin's live versions of this from their 1977 US Tour. Jonsey used a 12 string acoustic on the first leg of the tour which ended on May 18th. He then used the triple neck acoustic for legs 2 and 3. Jimmy used his 1953 Telecaster w the Parsons White b bender on the whole tour. In the studio he used his 1959 Danelectro for the main guitar parts. The version from June 23rd is awesome - in which there's a great interaction between Robert and Bonzo and Robert ends up introducing the song as "Ten Years Bonham." Let's not forget that Jonesy was also pumping away on his Moog bass pedals while playing his acoustic gitfiddle. He had at least four sets of bass pedals on that tour, on stage.

[@PageCrowes]

I read Jimmy used a white maple neck strat on tyg. I think Jimmy gave it him and jpj gave it back years later. Jimmy's on a cover of guitar world with it that's where I read about it.

[@turnsufficient4971]

@@PageCrowes You're right - my apologies. I got the Dano mixed up with The Rain Song recording, which is the other epic ballad by Led Zeppelin. Jonesy did give him that guitar. It sounds fantastic on that song.

[@jamessator5564]

I was 6 when this came out, but I discovered them in ‘85 in high school, always loved this song and have tried playing this

[@MrJhbart001]

One of my all time favorites i have come to love and appreciate more as I have gotten older. And I was 11 in 1975 so not that far behind you in age but light years behind on guitar.

[@jamesimpellizzeri1970]

This song always gives me “chills,” like a haunting. This is my favorite Led Zeppelin song. It’s A very “deep-rooted” Epic track!

[@stephenzimmerman5517]

I find it comforting to learn that I was not the only guitar player who had played some of Page's incorrectly for years. I definitly bennifitted from having seen Zeppilin 2x and watched how he pulled off some of the more complicated phrases live, wich I knew were a variation of what he played in the studio. Of course I always try to make everything I play "my version" but I truly appriciate your "correct" breakdowns! Enlightening! Thank You!

[@5400bowen]

Yeah, variation of the studio…ie, what he really could play as opposed to the bits and pieces of endless versions they picked through that he did in the studio that came out right by chance.

[@sistersarann3819]

Carl, you play this so beautifully. Thank you ❤

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you!!

[@frankphillips7436]

Quite possibly one of the best Led Zeppelin songs ever recorded. I know everyone wants to go to Stairway but this song is just as much of a masterpiece and has the benefit of not being overplayed.

[@Mark-lq3sb]

I too was 15 in Feb. of 1975. Caught the Led Zeppelin tour in St. Louis on Jan. 27, '75. I was so excited to see Jimmy play live! In those days you spent the night in your car or your buddies car in the parking lot the night before ticket sales. Don't think anybody slept that night and every car stereo was playing Zeppelin all night. I'm sure you remember, no computer printed tickets back then. You just had to guess which ticket outlet would have the best seats. We got lucky, 25th row center section floor. Still have that ticket stub. Two years later, Zeppelin in St. Louis again on April 15, '77. At the time I didn't think about the Ten Years Gone song. I'm not a guitar player and never really payed attention to the number of different guitar tracks in that song, but I'll never forget hearing Jimmy's slide work on In My Time of Dying. Glad to see & hear there are some of us still enjoying *Led Zeppelin!*

[@newcastlejb]

Saw Mr. Weber open for Ace Frehley back in March in Warren, Oh. Kid's a phenom!!

[@iconoclastic12007]

Thanks for doing this. I believe this song is the pinnacle of what they did as band. It demonstrated their sophistication in composition, arranging and studio production. If I ever met Page this would be the song I’d ask him about.

[@stephendavidcavuoti6548]

This is one of my favorite Led Zeppelin thank you and I was 17 in 75 now just the OldMan !

[@redbaron1071]

This is one of my favorite all-time Led Zeppelin numbers. This song is so emotional to me, so many regrets, so many sad memories......

[@zososhep]

Not just my all time favorite Zeppelin song but my ALL TIME favorite song ever! If I had to choose one song-this is it! Great job Carl & friends!

[@ImYourOverlord]

You nearly had me weeping during the outro section, brother. I love the way the two guitars sound, the one supporting the other without much in the way of duplication. Your lead playing is spot on, clean and emotive, a fitting tribute to the legendary Jimmy Page 🙂 I'm very interested in how your guitar is dialed in for the sections of the piece!

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

It’s the same setting throughout. Just added a phaser for the solo. Rolled of guitar volume for the intro and linking material. The key to tone is knowing the parts and simply willing the sound through your head, heart and hands. I could get very close on a lot of guitars and amps because I’m so thoroughly connected to this material and Jimmy Page’s physical approach to the guitar at the point of attack.

[@ImYourOverlord]

@@CarlBaldassarreMusic I may have enough of a sense for the music to combine with what I know of Jimmy's approach to come close, myself. Phaser is at the ready, and I'm at least familiar with switching from both pick-ups to bridge for leads/solos, treble turned full up on the guitar :)

[@FeelingShred]

That double guitar Duo at the end reminds me of the "guitar conversation" happening at the end of the Joe Satriani song called "You Saved My Life" (brilliantly named)

[@edwardcowardin4014]

I would have to say that 10 Years Gone is my favorite Led Zeppelin song of all time.

[@BiBo24-]

never have i heard someone talk about things i know NOTHING about, but enjoyed it so much! I just know since i first heard this song almost 40 years ago, its always sounded amazing! Thanks!

[@jotruck8581]

Thank you again guys, that was super duper awesome. 🥰

[@TheZipeedoo]

Thank you for this. One of my favorite Zep songs. The rhythm guitar behind the solo, even just that is lovely.

[@jamesfowler6343]

always loved this song …puts me in a complete trance

[@CharlesRoss2007]

This was my fathers fav song from them. I loved playing this on my electric for him, knowing how much he loved it :) RIP Dad, I love you always, thx for sharing your love of music.

[@yragnellaable]

You are correct, they couldn't pull off live all they did on record but oh man, there are some stunning versions of Ten Years Gone from the 1977 tour. Love your videos !

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Totally agree. Those were interpretations that were great unto themselves! Loved how they made those live arrangements work! That’s the mark of a GREAT song. It’s portable and can work in several arrangements or genres.

[@yragnellaable]

@@CarlBaldassarreMusic exactly; the studio albums were like a blueprint or a launching pad. They do a version in 1977 where Jimmy takes 8 lead breaks, it just goes on and in but it's organic, beautiful and stunning . Cheers Carl.

[@yragnellaable]

​@Carl Baldassarre came back to listen again. Just a masterwork in songwriting . Love it.

[@madisongraham9307]

Sir Carl and his mates…. Master Class. Excellent break down and amazing as usual. Happy New year from ATX. Best regards.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you!

[@dangemmell6439]

Always one of my favorite Zeppelin songs.

[@waynespradley6972]

One of best lessons I have seen. History, context and nuances to a timeless song. Great job guys!

[@ocasio3024]

By far one of their very best written and played songs. It’s one of those that didn’t make it big like some others but better than some of those greats. Just an amazing song! Love it ❤

[@wolfbrother2474]

My word, that Les Paul is truly stunning but complimented by your flawless playing. Once again, a wonderful video

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you!

[@FenderTeleDeluxe]

IMO, Ten Years Gone is second only to The Rain Song. My top two favorite songs, by any artist, any genre, any decade. Thank you, Carl…I love your channel more than words can express (and not just because we were born in the same year…lol)!

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you 🙏

[@lenmaselli3589]

Fantastic and fun! You guys artfully yet technically give us some musical joy in breaking down a rich classic Zep song. Thank you for the work and the fine crafted video. You guys crushed it!

[@johnchoi916]

How have i never seen this channel before! This was great. Thank you

[@778899Tammy13]

What a fantastic episode and tutorial!! Undoubtedly one of their most beautiful songs.Its one of my all time favorites.Physical Graffiti was a masterpiece! Seeing the breakdown, it's amazing how intricate and layered that song is.Thank you, Carl, Al, and Micheal..!! Beautiful !!❤️🎼

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you Tammy! It’s so beautiful and anointed. Set apart and special in every way!

[@emac1652]

My all-time, number one, top of the top favorite Zeppelin track of all time. Great job as usual Carl. Happy New Year!

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Happy new year!

[@davidlitchke4964]

Such a beautifully crafted song. One of my all time favorites.

[@96capricelt1tan]

This is my favorite Zeppelin song , this song has such a beautiful feel to it . This song has a lot of meaning to me , thanks for taking time to cover .

[@ImYourOverlord]

Beautiful and bittersweet song. I love the guitar tone, effects, and the playing itself 🙂 The album came out the year I turned ten. Personal experience has me relating to the subject matter in the lyrics, though in my case it's closer to 20 years. I appreciate the musical analysis, and am inspired to try my hand at it in time. Bravo, Maestro!

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

thank you!

[@SantiSMF]

THIS. WAS. AWESOME! Thanks for the breakdown of this fantastic song!

[@TWKozak-hs9bo]

One of my most beloved Zeppelin tunes. The moment I saw your into, I had to subscribe. Thanks for the awesome video.

[@bryanwilliams3665]

Thank you Carl.. Your lessons NEVER disappoint. Figure #3 was new to me!..Awesome sound with that Phaser in the solo. 'Hats off' to Al and Michael .They were great too... Heres one: The Wanton Song. An Argument for Pageys Coolest Chords Ever with that Rotary Effect! Happy New Year Carl.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Agreed!

[@GoogleUser-es5td]

I know the world is tired of Zeppelin worship but Jimmy Page was an absolute freaking genius despite his personal demons...

[@ThiagodMoraes]

I don't think the world will EVER get tired of the GOAT band. Best band ever!!

[@crimfan]

Zeppelin's true masterpiece... it has basically everything they did well all in one package.

[@onemorething100]

Your playing is unreal. Thank You

[@foesfly3047]

Brilliant discussion of one of the most poignant rock compositions of all time. The fact that Michael Weber ‘just happens’ to look much like a young Jimmy Page adds even more weight to this, already heavy subject.

[@davidmuir7711]

Haven’t ever seen these chords played this way. It really fills out the version I’ve been playing; a lot, adding shades and nuance. A very helpful video that is well-presented without spoon feeding the viewer. I await the next lesson on tenter hooks.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Glad you like it!

[@workingman6681]

Absolutely incredible!!

[@JoFandango]

what a great tribute to that melancholic song ! one of the jewels of the album !

[@EternalDestiny48]

Nearly 50 years gone, this is a timeless song! Great job guys!

[@kiroshihariyama7192]

What an absolutely beautiful Les Paul. I love it so much.

[@hogi99]

They were so good, perfect storm of talent coming together.

[@tedpedraza8234]

One of my favorite songs from that album thank you for sharing this beautiful song

[@terrypussypower]

My favourite Led Zep tune! “Physical Graffiti” is a master class of amazing guitar tones. Jimmy Page gets kudos for his playing, and rightly so, but one of his greatest gifts was his ability to contour up some of THE most fantastic guitar tones on record.

[@fredflorsch593]

Great Job ......! First time here looking forward to viewing more of this. Led Zep was magical in my teens and i always enjoy revisiting there catalog, and now sharing some of that with my own teens

[@eduardosalgado1229]

Exclent breakdown of one of my favorite zep songs, Thanks so much.

[@eliasandrinopoulos8746]

It’s such a beautiful song, and remembering seeing this live with Jimmy Paige and The Black Crowes was truly a great musical moment in a night with a lot of brilliant musical moments. Thanks guys. 🎸

[@CHlEFFIN]

This was truly an incredible experience Mr. Baldassaro, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge passion with us and giving us the opportunity to learn this timeless gem. Much love from Texas!🤠

[@rigo7292]

Absolutely perfect breakdown. What a ride!