The Song That Strained Robert Plant's Voice! Vocal ANALYSIS of Led Zeppelin's "Over The Hills..."

The most intriguing line of any song I've read is as follows: "many is a word that only leaves you guessing." What does that mean, and how do you apply that to everyday life? Led Zeppelin has captured so much of my soul with each listen, and I'm grateful y'all picked "Over The Hills and Far Away" as my next song!
Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she listens to Led Zeppelin performing "Over The Hills and Far Away" for the first time.
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Elizabeth Zharoff is an international opera singer and voice coach, with 3 degrees in voice, opera, and music production. She's performed in 18 languages throughout major venues in Europe, America, and Asia. Currently based somewhere between Los Angeles and Tucson, Arizona, Elizabeth spends her days researching voice, singing, teaching, writing music, and recording TONS. She also plays Diablo and Dungeons & Dragons.
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[@joelronningen9930]

Please do yourself the favor of listening to the studio recording, Elizabeth. It truly is head and shoulders above this version.

[@cpad007]

Yeah, I wish she reacted to the studio version instead.

[@toeman89]

its always worth listening to both live and studio versions of Zeppelin. they like to play the same things differently.

[@ansfridaeyowulfsdottir8095]

I love the studio version, gotta love 12 string acoustic. But I think the guitar intro on this is better. More melodic. {:o:O:}

[@joelronningen9930]

@@toeman89 I agree, but if you're only going to listen to one, as is likely the case here, the studio would be my choice every time.

[@folkme3042]

@@toeman89 Good point ! I think it's worth hearing the studio versions first but perhaps that's just me.

[@pigskinpoetry]

The moment when the drums kick in, and it gets going "Many times..." is my favorite moment in Rock and Roll.

[@martindammable]

I got goosebumps just reading your comment about it.

[@dbf1dware]

A great moment, no doubt. But hark back to that moment when you set the needle down on Led Zeppelin I, and you are greeted with... hit, hit... and the drums start soft and simple... hit, hit... the drums build a little bit and pick up tempo... hit, hit... the drums drive in like crazy and Lord Plant blazes in on the vocal - "in the days of my youth". And Bonham crushing the kick-drum. Holy smokes! A musical moment that changed rock and roll forever. And that was their very FIRST album moment. Just... wow. Goosebumps? Nah, full body shiver. Jaw-dropping, mind-rending, world-altering full body shiver.

[@martindammable]

@@dbf1dware another goosebump moment for sure. There's quite a lot of them 😃

[@dbf1dware]

@@martindammable Too many to count!

[@kaewonf8]

@@martindammable I got goosebumps reading your comment about that comment. This tune is a goosbump comment cascade.

[@9211goat]

I love how Elizabeth has embraced Zep!

[@Paul_xs420]

69th like. Ur welcome. ✌️

[@Cadinho93]

The acoustic intro is masterful work by Jimmy Page. It underscores the fact that Led Zeppelin isn't just heavy rock, they are incredible at the folk side of the spectrum. The musicianship in this band is elite. Their versatility is one of their greatest aspects. I would listen to it again, if I were you. Also, Led Zeppelin never fails to entertain and captive the listeners!

[@sirclarencedarrow]

When I was in my early teens (I would guess about 1975), I played my father, who was an entrenched classic music fanatic, five Led Zeppelin tracks, in an attempt to prove that there was equally valuable music beyond the realm of classical music. His reaction was: I've heard better folk music - it's not really very good. And it's too loud. If I remember correctly and it's along time ago, I subjected him to 'Stairway to Heaven', 'The Battle of Evermore', 'Over the Hills and Far Away', 'Kashmir' and one more song, which I can't recall.

[@thisoldgoat3927]

The intro was not an acoustic. Jimmy was playing the 12-string on his double-neck guitar.

[@jd5588]

I'm sure he was referring to the Studio Version. That indeed is one of the greatest acoustic intros

[@robgregory5136]

Battle of Evermore being a good example

[@nikolairaven7687]

They even do a little bit of pop! One of my very favorite Zep songs is "Fool in the Rain," which puts a lot of pop that I've heard in my life to shame!

[@tutes0133]

This song is just magical. No matter my mood, it always hits the spot

[@codynorton5402]

When I tell people that this is my favorite LZ song, they are always surprised it's not Stairway, but I just think this song is so damn pretty.

[@justasimpleguy7211]

@@codynorton5402 Bron-Y-Aur Stomp, Tangerine, Out on the Tiles, The Rain Song, That's the Way and so, so, so, so many more great Zeppelin songs. I can never decide on a favorite or even top five. LOL!

[@1011010100011]

@@justasimpleguy7211 Ten Years Gone is almost always in my top 3 ;-)

[@ellendunn559]

My bestie in high school and I loved Led Zeppelin, and after each of us had gone through bad breakups, we played this song cranked WAY up, and sang along, “…and many times been BITTEN!” with all the ferocity our 15-yr-old hearts could muster! Felt great in the moment, and I can now look back at that girl with fondness and smile. (“It’s gonna be okay, sweetie!”)

[@dsgp7835]

What a gift to teenagers in the late sixties and seventies. We had so much truly great music, tons of it. Led Zeppelin carried us away to a land of fun and fantasy.

[@alaner1383]

Teenagers now are the first ones who are able to listen to virtually any recorded music from any point in time. Led Zeppelin is a gift to all teenagers, past, present and future.

[@dsgp7835]

@@alaner1383 I agree, but as a teenager in the sixties and seventies, that music was fresh and new. We didn't have Internet distractions and ignorance was bliss. All we had were hot cars, hot women (hot guys for the girls) and Rock n Roll, lots of it. It was music in the context of the times that was great. Teenagers now can hear it without the slightest idea of what it was like to live in those times with that music.The music reflected the time and the time reflected the music. What a era to be a kid.

[@dsgp7835]

@@jjt5615 Amen brother! And every bit of that music had a sound all it's own. Now record labels have a formula for the artists, limiting the creation of new sounds and styles. In the process, they've numbed or trained the listening public to like what they the industry puts out. They would rather ride one act and make billions than manage twenty acts for the same amount. Here are some more great bands, The Animals, The Kinks, The Who, The Zombies, King Crimson, The Faces, Blind Faith Canned Heat, Santana, MC5, The Stooges, Alice Cooper, just to name a few.There is just not the output of great music from the music industry now. Yes there are good bands and good music being made now, but just not at the volume of good bands and artists of fifty and sixty years ago. It was the golden age of Rock n Roll.

[@71rcode72]

Man I'd say this live version is so much funkier than the studio version. Good choice

[@alaner1383]

@@dsgp7835 I feel that you are very close-minded. Ignorance truly is bliss. I hope can improve yourself.

[@paulkobler8049]

I saw Robert Plant with Alison Krauss in mid June. Besides it being just an unbelievable personal experience for me ( and I did it with my wife and youngest daughter). Robert can still sing ! Thanks for this review.

[@sicotshit7068]

What is really amazing is Robert had no formal training, his vocal range tone & texture is all pure talent. My understanding he didn’t do the things to take care of his vocals, he also was a smoker of cigarettes, & obviously pot. What’s odd is talking he’s pretty soft spoken, yet can belt out such amazing singing vocals, that suit each song. Other then had he learned to baby his chords, I’m glad he didn’t have technical training, live he sings how & what he feels. Live Jimmy also plays what he’s feeling at the time, within the structure of the songs, yet they all still follow & flow. Greatest band to ever entertain the world.

[@timnotbrianmay]

Smoking has been, apparently WRONGLY accused of many maladies! There are many, MANY class action lawsuits that support my feeling on this! Including any Van Halen's tongue!

[@bribro6042]

It's always a good day for music history when the lovely Charismatic Voice tackles a Zeppelin song :)

[@TippiGordon]

I've been a Zep-head for most of my half-century on this planet. OTHAFA is one of those songs that I've heard about six million more times than I needed to, but hearing it through Elizabeth's fresh ears brings a new appreciation of it for me.

[@blakerbnsn]

Well this is a solid choice! Ever heard Misty Mountain Hop? It's a banger!

[@Dark-Flame70]

Let’s goooo, led zeppelin again 🫡🫡

[@user-jl7ty1ni4o]

The Rain Song is spectacular.

[@virtualsnake1994]

The rain song in the song remains the same concert film. The greatest piece of music related art ever created...

[@seanpaula8924]

Yes she needs The Rain Song

[@JohnnyUtah71]

"I felt the coldness of my winter I never thought it would ever go I cursed the gloom that set upon us But I know that I love you so" Some of my favorite lyrics in all of music. Rain Song fans unite:)

[@shermnduke]

My Favorite.

[@shermnduke]

Going to California

[@FRACTUREDVISIONmusic]

Lest us take a moment to appreciate Mr John Paul Jones next level on this live performance. So solid, creative, so right it's almost invisible until you listen to the details.

[@adamplace1414]

Robert Plant has got to be on the Mount Rushmore of Frontmen.

[@lukecolas2297]

i feel that the 1st 5 year of zeppelin. no one singer. has ever come close. he was the total package.

[@territorialtea747]

@@lukecolas2297no pun intended on the package part ay 😂❓

[@katechattin9380]

@@territorialtea747you got that right!!! Good pun!!!

[@EponaDreams-AmbientDreamscapes]

I went to see Robert Plant at an outdoor gig around 15 years ago because a friend was a fan, and man i was blown away. I've been to hundreds of gigs but haven't seen a stage presence anything like this.

[@rivertam7827]

Yeah I saw him in 2012 at a festival, and by God he is the embodiment of a rock God. He was what, 63 at the time? His voice was still absolute perfection, he was utterly captivating, and I'm going to admit the sex appeal was still off the charts (at least to me, a 28 year old woman at the time lol).

[@EponaDreams-AmbientDreamscapes]

@rivertam7827 yes agree. He was brilliant. Must have been great to see LZ in their prime.

[@Venya9]

I went to see him with my mum (who has been a huge fangirl since the 70's) at a festival in 2015 and was totally blown away by his performance. He still had incredible stage presence, charisma and voice, he was entrancing, one of the best live performances I've seen. Like @rivertam7827 said his sex appeal was off the charts even for 20-something me - and my mum got her mind blown lol.

[@BobSakamoto]

Lots of ups and downs in my life, but one thing I'm most grateful for is that I was around during the time music was this good. Just like Hendrix, the first time I heard Robert Plant and the band's chording it sent chills down my spine since I had never heard anything like it - and it wasn't just different, it was another level of excellence. That applied to the entire band. This era produced bands and people who changed music forever. That hasn't seemed to happen for a long time.

[@garystackhouse5787]

That's not the fault of today's artists... there are many AMAZING bands and singers today. It is the fault of the greedy music business execs, who require released music to follow a formula which most true artists refuse to do. Do yourself a favour and search out some newer bands you might not hear on the radio, like The Pretty Reckless, Rival Sons, and The Warning.

[@skilletpan5674]

Yeah this happens every time there's a jump in the base level of technology. Same can be said of the industrial revolution/steam/combustion engines etc. You just get this melting pot of new ideas and genious out of seemingly no where. We haven't really had this since the 80s/90s because music technology hasn't really advenced for about 25 years. Some of the production quality of the 70s is fantastic and still better than modern bands. I think there's just more sound techs that are mediocre these days that make ok recordings because the new is old now. Lots of the good aspects of these older artists are just the huge difference in quality of everything. There are some good musicians now but since bowie and prince died it's just not the same.

[@justinw1765]

Came later than you. But I still remember vividly as a child growing up in the 80's and 90's, when I was in 5th grade in the late 80's, I was just listening to popular radio/MTV stuff at the time, like pop, rap, etc. Pretty shallow kind of music. But in 5th grade, I heard Stairway to Heaven for the first time, and irrevocably fell deeply in love with music right then and there. Not exaggerating to say that it didn't just touch my soul, but reached deep within and grabbed a hold of it. (After becoming obsessed with Zeppelin, then I became obsessed with U2 for awhile, then Pearl Jam, some Chili Peppers, lot's of other classic rock besides Zeppelin, and later on branched out into various different genres and styles). But yeah, Zeppelin was the band that truly and fully popped my cherry to so speak, and did so powerfully and hauntingly, and I'll be forever grateful.

[@miccanical]

Robert Plant sings with emotion He deeply feels every song in his soul.

[@chrome80808]

According to Jimmy Page this was the peak of Zep's career = Long Beach and L.A. I was there both nights, close to the stage, and it did seem to me that Plant and Page were both in top form relative to other Led Zeppelin shows -- although all their shows were fantastic. No opening band. Just 3 hours of sonic bliss.

[@territorialtea747]

Such a lucky duck. You got to see Led Zeppelin in peak badassery. Does the recorded version sound different to you then when you saw them live ? I've heard a lot of people say that how the west was won is a Frankenstein'd creation, but it's my favorite album they've ever put out (counting studio stuff)

[@chrome80808]

@@territorialtea747 It sounded just like it to me, but... that album was released almost 30 years later. I know they did some editing, with some parts from the LA show put into the Long Beach recording, and the other way around, but it sounds essentially the same to me. Small nuances...

[@dieseltone309]

The rain song by led zeppelin. Even if you don’t do a video with it you should really check it out. I think you’ll fall in love with the song.

[@jmazoso]

my favorite zeppelin tune

[@azja6666]

​@@jmazosomine too❤

[@lyndoncmp5751]

The live version from The Song Remains The Same. Much better than the studio.

[@jerm154]

@@lyndoncmp5751 Agreed!

[@HollisDuty60]

Thank you for reacting to my favorite band since 1969. Led Zeppelin is so much more than just a hard rock band. You can’t put them in a box. As you explore their music, you will find a plethora of tones, colors, messages, and unbelievable talent. I hope you continue this journey with Led Zeppelin. There is a reason they are often called the greatest Rock Band of all time.

[@dalmac5978]

Watching Elizabeth’s face as Robert sings is pure joy.

[@malteplath]

Yes!!! It is how her face and posture reflect what she is hearing that got me hooked in the first place.

[@beezysbeatz4924]

Battle of Evermore PLEASE!

[@justinw1765]

2nd this. Such a haunting song.

[@auntiegravity7713]

YES!

[@TracyMorris13]

I love live Zeppelin with all the rawness and yes…imperfections. Always appreciate it way more than the sanitised perfection of studio…personal choice ❤

[@martinangier1605]

Many of time I have listened to this song and never noticed how many times he says many. 😎🎸🥁

[@rogerfowler5644]

And also in the different ways like she pointed out. I will have to listen to it a few more times now. With a better understanding.... hopefully.

[@oliverkalamata2753]

Such a superior live version to the ever popular MSG ‘73 live. Robert’s pipes were gifted from the Angels. 😊❤

[@debranelson1987]

Totally agree with you here. I have never heard this live version before and was pleasantly surprised. Led Zepplin are "Hammers of the Gods"

[@seb4376]

the MSG one has way more swagger and Jimmy’s playing is levels above this. where this one does well is the energy and obviously Plants range

[@johndingess2238]

One of the best things about jimmy page live is he never plays anything the same way twice

[@wildwillie5408]

some times for the better some times not but always different. the solo here is heavily improvised. some bands are better when they stick as close as possible to the studio track and some are betere when they just let the music flow like Zeppelin

[@StoneE4]

True, but one of the worst things about Jimmy Page live is he never plays anything the same way twice.

[@michaelwest9311]

That's Heroin for ya!!!!

[@lyndoncmp5751]

@michaelwest9311 Jimmy wasn't into heroin until the later years. Jimmy said he would have got bored playing the same stuff the same way night after night.

[@wintyrqueen]

Except for the overdubbed second guitar 😅

[@metalmark1214]

This evolved from the Yardbirds song "White Summer," an acoustic solo by Jimmy Page. This began as an instrumental. Many of the same riffs and chords are in it. After The Yardbirds broke up, Led Zeppelin continued to play "White Summer" live. Plant would add lyrics and the band would evolve the arrangement to become Far and Away. Plant's lyrics were inspired by the J.R.R. Tolkien book The Hobbit, and to Tolkein's 1915 poem of the same name. "Over The Hills And Far Away" describes the adventure the Hobbits embark on. The area where Plant grew up was called the Black Country. This region north of Birmingham, England, was also where Tolkien was raised in the 1890s. The rolling hills and small villages inspired the setting of Tolkien’s books.

[@tdig6546]

Did you see Plant do the interview with Brian Johnson? They walked along a road in that area and Plant showed up wearing the cloak and sword from the zep flick. Plant talked about that in the interview. I did not know though about the continuation of instrumentals from the Yardbirds...thanks for the info. This song is one I enjoy listening to on road trips.

[@armadillotoe]

When I was 13, I wore out a couple of Yardbirds albums. I am glad to see other people remember them.

[@ejd53]

@@armadillotoe Considering that they had three of the greatest guitarists of all time in Eric Clapton (1963-1965), Jeff Beck (1965-1966) and Jimmy Page (1966-1968), you would think that they would be better remembered, but no accounting for taste sometimes.

[@CarlUtterback]

@@tdig6546 oh my goodness, thanks for the flashback reminder of ROAD TRIPS - my buddies and I absolutely wore this song out - wish I still had some of those road trip cassettes! Achilles Last Stand was my go to when the hour was late and we still had a ways to go to get home.

[@MoonJung82]

That all makes me think that "many men" are being called to adventure, and too many don't take that first step out their doors.

[@seanlancendorfer3506]

Robert plant has had his voice well documented through bootlegs. This would be my observation. 1969- air raid siren like vocal capabilities with a bluesy low end to it. Raw and powerful nearly to its detriment. Any note at anytime and it seems effortless. 1970- the highs aren’t as high but still powerful and very consistent. Added control but excessive touring is weakening a thought to be unbreakable voice. A maturing sound and confidence but that bass is fading 1971- a thinner sound and more demanding songs. The bluesy power has begun to disappear and the thickness of tone. A more rock singing style and more pronounced cracks and strain to go with it. Some incredible performances and scorching high notes but they don’t seem so effortless now. The consistency is no more, some shows have him struggling but still putting in effort where he can. The highest of highs but the beginning of a change. The first and last year he hits the high notes on stairway to heaven 1972- some high notes and power remained last year but are being whittled down by aggressive touring and demanding songs. This is the start of the girlish tone and more obvious vocal strain. Squeaks, cracks and vocal gymnastics. Adjusting to having to sing difficult songs with a overworked voice. Over the hills as the top register disappears. Attempts are made but success isn’t as guaranteed 1973- he starts the tour a hoarse, croaking mess and has certainly damaged himself. He recovers as the tour continues but something is lost. He adds in vocal hysterics now to compensate a bit but can still produce a powerful performance after he warms up a bit. Rock n roll and over the hills find a new vocal melody and other songs adapt as well to a changing vocal range. This is the last year of Robert plants old voice. A mix of all sorts of vocal habits and tricks to try and make it through 1975- a vocal surgery between tours and the flu to start off the year. Voice cracks and strained notes are the norm during their three hour shows but some fine performances after he warms up. Style remains but altered to suite a changing set list and vocal hysterics now take a more prominent role. Shrieks and howls, aggressiveness, experimental techniques to supplement the loss of high notes and powerful delivery of years prior. The girlish tone is gone and a mature rasp has taken its place. 1977- a return to form in some ways. Powerful, barking like vocal style. Aggressive and confident delivery that had existed in songs like trampled underfoot now find their place in other songs. The high notes are still gone but there comes a maturity and consistency in his new sound. The effortless wail has become a growling shout. Songs like no quarter and Kashmir benefit greatly from this new style. Consistency fluctuates but he is again taking center stage with his delivery and presence 1979/80- not much seems to have changed but really his voice goes further down roads travelled prior. His sound from previous tours remains but strained and choked. The power is thinning but still more consistent than years before. What changed is the effort and genuine delivery of the songs. He is tired and cynical of the dying beast that is Led Zeppelin

[@sc00b4s7eve]

Wildly impressive analytical breakdown. I truly can’t even imagine the insanity of their tour schedules and what it did to them. That is god-tier in and of itself.

[@Snookynibbles]

That band just seriously rocks!!!

[@maryohara6192]

Many times I've thought that Led Zeppelin "Is like a box of chocolates, you never know what your going to get." I had not heard this one yet and of course I love it! Elizabeth though is always the cherry on top, we are blessed to have her doing this. Many things I have learned from her that I didn't know O.

[@Scott_fonz81]

Life was like a box of chocolates..you got the phrase wrong

[@franchor1]

I would love to see you interviewing Robert Plant. With your knowledge of music, voices and emotions I’m shure he’d be delighted

[@suecoombs6993]

Robert Plant is so down to earth, feisty, and articulate. I could listen to him speak all day!

[@Gregory......]

I love Elizabeth smile. She is so cute !! This whole band is very splendid !!

[@Rcprobot]

This song is a production masterpiece, live doesn’t do it any justice. Jimmy Page was a production genius in the studio, it’s a shame to not experience that.

[@HollowGolem]

Yeah, the dynamics in the studio version are so evocative. Goes from a whisper to a roar and pulls you along with it.

[@bilabong4257]

Sounds pretty damn great to me

[@moonrock41]

As live performances go, I was pleasantly surprised by how good this one is, but I agree that the studio version should not be missed. I noted how many times (many, heh) Robert Plant changed how he sang a phrase and never thought any of them inappropriate, just different.

[@matturner6890]

@@HollowGolem you're nuts if you don't think this verison sounds way bigger than studio.

[@scoobsm6994]

@@matturner6890 maybe this sounds "bigger", but the studio version sounds better.

[@garylagstrom3864]

Over the Hills and Far Away-Studio Version is my favorite all time ZEP song! Makes my good time mood every time!

[@MLawrence2008]

I love your Led Zep reactions so much Elizabeth, your love of their craft and skill just shines through. Can't wait for your next one!

[@MarkCorley71]

PLEASE Elizbeth..... do Stairway!!!

[@OtterCreek]

I was hoping for Ramble On, but this will do. I also hope it will be the studio version, I don't think Elizabeth has heard a Zeppelin studio recording yet.

[@kylejohansen6634]

Not once. Studio LZ is a whole different animal.

[@scoobsm6994]

100% this!

[@jmazoso]

the celebration day version is just so cool.

[@steveareeno65]

Rick Beto does a great analysis of ramble on. It's one of his "what makes a song great" videos. I think ramble on is the greatest rock song ever written

[@OtterCreek]

@@steveareeno65I'm a subscriber and watch all of Rick's stuff!

[@christiaanmeadows9081]

I am always amazed at how tightly Led Zeppelin could play. Guitar, bass, and drums can all hit at the same time. There is a story that the drummer Bonham was key to this chemistry. On one song the guitarist Page and the bassist Jones were playing at a slightly different tempo and so Bonham would literally alter his timing slightly on the fly, to sync up the guitar and the bass.

[@johnshannon9656]

He is a great singer. Just great.

[@keithguidry2841]

A voice that is a musical instrument all on it's own!

[@Bell_the_Cat]

Led Zeppelin is undoubtedly a legendary rock and roll band, and each of the four are amazing in their own right, on any song, but it's only in the live recordings when you can truly appreciate the almost unnatural genius and ability of John Bonham's drumming. Never ceases to amaze me.

[@michellemiles9966]

My two cents, if you can't watch the live performance then it makes more sense to just listen to the perfected intention of the song as it was recorded in the studio. That's how my little teenage ears listened to it over and over in my room. That's the version that imprinted on me. That's the version that most people know (I think). It is good to be exposed to new things though so this live version is probably great and as I always do here, I will likely learn something. But don't deprive yourself of the studio cut because it is great.

[@class5bodyworks]

I agree. She has done some past live analysis and they weren't really great performances, Dio comes to mind. Love Dio but that particular show was later in his career when he was becoming sick. So yes, sometimes it's best to just do the studio version to do it justice.

[@dupersuper6516]

Nah this version goes hard

[@michaeldrayer5429]

As a guitarist, the slightly out of tune guitar drives me nuts on this! Love the studio version. My fav Zep song is Battle of Evermore, epic!

[@MM_in_Havasu]

"Houses of the Holy" was an excellent recording, among the songs was this one, "The Ocean", "No Quarter"(the song you heard late at night at the end of a raging party and you're pretty trashed), "Dancing Days", & "Song Remains the Same". I saw them play on this tour, was not quite 17 yrs. old at the time, am pushing 67 now. We will always have the music! We got to see all the cool bands, Elizabeth, and thank you for analyzing these timeless classics & giving it your own take on the music. So cool!

[@TheMinster1960]

Robert sounds good here. By the time this Led Zeppelin tour got to Japan in the fall of 1972 Robert's voice was in trouble. His vocal power was gone, and his voice was constantly cracking. Led Zeppelin toured a lot, and Robert did push his voice when recording the studio albums--sometimes going up into the contralto range. That's fine if you're a studio band or don't do much touring. But trying to reproduce those super human efforts vocally over the course of several long tours is not conducive to vocal health. Robert managed to do it for four years before fate caught up with him. He would never sound like this again.

[@derekjackson1039]

I argue “that voice” only last a couple years. 70-72. His 68/69 voice was different to me, more chesty, then he went higher, blew it out then went chesty again in the mid/late 70s but struggled 73/75 but had a good comeback in 77. Listen to 6/21/77 great use of voice. As my former singer says “I like his voice before he started yelling” 😂

[@TheMinster1960]

@@derekjackson1039 Yes, for Led Zeppelin II Robert did not push his voice to the extreme like he had done on the debut--which is a bit of a shriek fest. For Led Zeppelin II Robert sang like the tenor he was--probably because the band was on tour and Robert was a bit fatigued. This reigned him in during recording. I love how his voice sounds on II. But for Led Zeppelin III and IV he did a more refined version of what he did on the debut--pushing his voice a bit further than he should.

[@derekjackson1039]

@@TheMinster1960 yeah 3 & IV became the quintessential zeppelin voice. Short lived but amazingly recognizable and game changing. It was blown out after 72.

[@nealrepetti2396]

This is, without a doubt , the greatest band of all time! ❤️ , which you play a lot, is second.

[@davidhester9897]

They had that Hammer of The Gods sound, the top number one concert draw back in the day.

[@debraalldredge3032]

One of my favorite Zeppelin songs! You must experience the studio version. Full blast of course.

[@Greenchileaddict]

Who'd of thought several years ago that Elizabeth would be getting the Led out? One of my favorite songs from them.

[@twitterbird7372]

When I'm tuned to your channel, I'm hearing Led Zeppelin.

[@robertmacleod2016]

In 1991 this was "our song" with my girlfriend. We will be married 30 years this year and are babysitting our grandkids this week. We have "walked a while" and have miles to go and many dreams do come true.

[@Vape636]

Elizabeth,that triple Album,How the West Was Won is absolutely AWESOME ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@stevensperry5587]

This is my favorite Zep song…the eight track tape I had in my car was the star of many Friday nights as my car was full of my friends…The studio version is clinical when compared to this version you are playing here. What a refreshing version!!!! Yes Page is a guitar master and we are talking about Plant’s amazing voice, but John Bonham’s drums are magical and John Paul Jones’ base driving into the drums just pulls Page and Plant along during parts of the song until it was their turn to shine. What a collaborative effort between all four to produce this masterpiece! On another note, if you want to have some fun, watch Heart’s version of “Stairway to Heaven” at the Kennedy Center Honors Led Zeppelin and watch the facial expressions of Page and Plant specifically for a real treat.

[@youbertu]

Totally agree this version of OTHAFA really does have the _drive_ the studio recordings had a hard time capturing sometimes. Elizabeth did a reaction (one of my favorites!) to the Kennedy Center Honors performance of Stairway: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWXTZJJqmLGfhM0 It was almost unbelievable that she didn't know Heart OR Zep, but that was two years ago 😎

[@fatboynick4104]

Led Zeppelin wasn't just a band but an experience. I had the honor and privilege of seeing them live at MSG in June 1977. The concert was magical. I love Plant's voice. One of my favorite singers. But there were some live shows where he was not at his best. As you said, many singers struggle with their voices at one point or another in their careers. What probably contributed to his voice straining at times was he smoked cigarettes early in his career. I am glad he quit as he is still performing and sounds really good. Please give Going to California a listen. There's an excellent live version from 1975 at the Earls Court)

[@MrBedZeppelin]

Another brilliant breakdown analysis, Thanks for the work! Best to those two exclusive men in your life!!

[@Drew_677]

Hey Elizabeth happy to see you returning to Led Zepplin as for a next song I recommend “The Lemon Song “ off of Led Zepplin 2 deluxe I think others would recommend it too

[@keith3516]

I love that she did a live version. No cleansing of the product- just the raw output. Led Zeppelin really was the standard. No other band brought the raw musical talent with the writing and arrangements the way they did. The GOAT of rock and blues. It’s awesome to watch someone break them down technically but also reacting with such honest joy. Thank you.

[@masudaharris6435]

I've been listening to Led Zeppelin for over 50 years and I'm beginning to think that they are perhaps the best rock and roll band in history. What took me so long? Well, it's been marinating. By the way, my vote for the best rock and roll song of all time is Stairway to Heaven.

[@QuantumBeeWellness]

How The West Was Won is an incredible live album, so many fantastic performances on it

[@dmitryowens]

You need to check out No Quarter and Achilles Last Stand - two of Zeppelin's greatest songs.

[@scottswidler8871]

Achilles Last Stand is pretty close to being my favorite LZ song. Right up there with Nobody's Fault But Mine.

[@dmitryowens]

@scottswidler8871 My top 5 favorite Zeppelin songs are probably Achilles Last Stand, The Rover, No Quarter, Ten Years Gone and Black Dog. I also love their more obscure songs like In The Light and The Wanton Song.

[@JeffOfTheMountains]

Please let this be the studio recording. Elizabeth misses out on so much when she does the live versions.

[@YerpDerp17]

It makes perfefct sense as to why she would do live versions, because she wants to hear their natural singing voice. So I get why vocal coaches prefer the live versions of songs.

[@GiraffeSweaters]

I say the same thing with every video. It's very disappointing.

[@ElderRaceofMan]

I never watch reactions of any live performances, except for Rush's Xandau, because the songs deserve to be heard in their ideal, correct version first. Many live recordings are so inferior to the recorded versions it's simply painful to sit through. They sound nothing like the studio versions. All the little details and mixing and vocal rhythm and pacing and nuances of a song are lost. 70's Rush is one rare exception of a band that delivered a very studio-like experience. Recent Rush live songs are a mess, since Geddy has long since lost his high range. Nothing wrong with a live version, AFTER you hear it the way it was meant to be heard first.

[@JeffOfTheMountains]

@@YerpDerp17 I get that, and I agree with it to a point. The voice can be altered in the studio, and not so much live. But Led Zeppelin is more of an auditory experience in the studio than they are live. You make a fair point though.

[@JuniorFarquar]

​@@ElderRaceofManYou're spoiled. I bet you're a real blast at concerts.

[@studiotom]

8:42 “Sometimes it’s good to squeeze a little bit” - that sounds like it could be a popular T-shirt! 🤣

[@studiotom]

Speaking of which… next Zep review: The Lemon Song?? 🤣

[@PeterTea]

I live for my dream and a pocket full of gold… some Acapulco gold.

[@tdig6546]

Omg that was the best! We had it in Florida...wish it was still attainable 😂

[@CarlUtterback]

I so loved this reaction and analysis of a song I've been listening to for >45 years... and loved to play on acoustic guitar with my high school friends. So cool how you get into Jimmy Page's guitar mastery and lyricism, but the repeated repeats also gave me a chance to appreciate even more of the total awesomeness that JPJ and Bonzo brought. They are so locked in - this version KICKS ASS!

[@jeffreyriley899]

Acapulco gold! Yes please ❤

[@stephenallen4023]

After talking about "craftsmanship" try 'nobody's fault but mine'. A prime example of a band talking to itself, each part/person in a conversation, cooperation and joy in music and performance 🎉🎉. Glorious!!

[@tilnilken1406]

I am so happy you are able to tell me (who knows nothing about singing) the intricacies of the voice you are analyzing. As a former world class swimmer I can relate and compare how singing at this level is comparable to sport at the highest level. You are really able to explain things that I would otherwise not know Robert does here. And like someone else commented, this is not the best recording of the song.

[@Rock_Snob]

Why the live version? The studio version is a masterpiece!

[@lyndoncmp5751]

So is this, with a far superior mid section.

[@thomasking5472]

Reaction videos are more often done with live videos vs. studio versions. I believe it has something to do with getting around copywriting limitations.

[@Rock_Snob]

@@thomasking5472 not arguing that at all, but I’m an consultant for a very popular reaction channel & have reacted to every Zep studio song without a hitch in the last 2 years.

[@BrianYates-ue8hf]

Lol I was typing about the word GOLD in that lyric line meaning pot but Plant said ACLOPOCAL GOLD which was a powerful strain of herb back in the late 60's and 70's 😅😅

[@indiedavecomix3882]

By far, my favorite Led Zeppelin song.

[@unclefuggly7149]

This is the best live version of this that I’ve heard.

[@kevinrenaud2752]

Yes, the studio version is definitely worth a listen as well.

[@nebojsatomicevic6800]

I clicked like even before it started :D mighty zepp

[@Terrahawk_]

This is one of my favourite Zepp songs because like all their best work it's such a pure vibe, you can close your eyes from the start and imagine yourself in a car with the top down and cruising along without a care in the world.

[@jenos396]

I'm somewhat surprised no one has suggested Elizabeth react to "Going To California (Live at Earls Court 1975)". Plant's vocal performance is simply outstanding. I think Elizabeth would love it.

[@jurgenschmidt2759]

My suggestion for the next one from LZ is quite obscure, I love "Travelin' Riverside Blues" from the BBC sessions. In my top 10 LZ songs.

[@John_Locke_108]

A great tribute to Middle Earth. And one of my favorite Page solos.

[@3.2Carrera]

What a great track. When my neighbor went off to college his mother gave me a junk box of his, but there was treasure on the bottom- the first five Led Zeppelin albums on cassette. This was 1980 and I was 6 or 7 years old. What a gift to be exposed to this music at that early of an age and I've never tired of it. Plant is the real deal and a real pro. Totally losing his vocal gifts in the late 70's he somehow re-invented himself, vocally recovered partially after the Zeppelin dust settled in the 80's, and now enjoys that super creamy, sweet tone today. I just think the world of him as an entertainer, artist, and vocalist. But man he was a real screamer in his youth like no one else. 1000x thumbs up for this video and the appreciation of a very special person.

[@anttipulkkinen6196]

Plenty of the King himself in Robert's voice in the intro. Rest is pure Little Richard.

[@kristvoiles484]

Interestingly, Jimmy Page pushed David Coverdale to sing like Robert Plant when he did a collab album with Coverdale, years after Zeppelin broke up. I recall Coverdale saying that it vocally pushed him to his limit as well. @thecharismaticvoice, check out "Shake My Tree" by Coverdale/Page when you get a chance. Excellent song and you'll see what I mean about the vocals by Coverdale!

[@ForeverDownByLaw]

Yes, but tbh, Coverdale was nothing other than a weak RP substitute. Lifelong JP fan here, just didn't hit the mark imo.

[@kristvoiles484]

@@ForeverDownByLaw I don't disagree. I listened to the album on my way home from work yesterday and had forgotten how much Coverdale struggled with a couple of songs on the album. I still like "Shake My Tree" and "Pride and Joy" though. :)

[@brigittelewis1810]

Never liked Cloverdale always saw him as a wanna be and he could never be robert!

[@StevenHouse1980]

"Over The Hills and Far Away" is also the name of a traditional British song, dating back to at least the late 17th century. Back in 1993-2008 When the "Sharpe" books were made into a TV show staring Sean Bean. A version of the song was used as the main theam music for the show. Led Zeppelin's Song is a drastically different song.

[@Fastwinstondoom]

Bringing up John Tams' version? Now that's soldiering!

[@Capricornsrule]

It’s time Elizabeth is introduced to ‘The Ocean’

[@lisass1969]

One thing I love about Led Zeppelin is that every album is different and howmuch they grew as artists. Would love to see you do something from the Plant/Page...the first one when they have a small orchestra and a mid-eastern band. There is a actual video, called Unleaded, but during that tour they has a section where they announced if anyone wanted to bring in recording equipment, cameras...as long as it fits in the group of seats you bought, you could. I've seen really great footage from that tour. Would LOVE to see you do a Robert Plant & Allison Krauss. Plant did not care for his voice, as he got older, most of his vocals now are much deeper, but still sounds amazing. My fav is their 2nd album together, Raise the Roof, I LOVE their version of "Can't Let Go"

[@nbe1998]

If you want to listen to Robert Plant getting used to his "new" voice after the vocal cord surgery, you should listen to their performance in 1975 at Earls Court.

[@tdig6546]

1975 Earls court is a most fantastic recording!! Love it!

[@coachingforsuccess]

How about "In My Time of Dying?" Two different video performances from the 2-night gig. Choose either!

[@nbe1998]

@@tdig6546 I love it as well, I just wish jimmy hadn't rolled off the gain on his guitar. I think it takes some of the power that Led Zeppelin is known for.

[@nbe1998]

@@coachingforsuccess Yeah those performances are probably my favorite from earls court.

[@virtualsnake1994]

Yeah, if you want to hear a voice crack fest and the early songs sung an octave lower...

[@Maxifant1001]

Led Zeppelins "Thank You" is sooooo tasty. I love it. And I was so surprised of the beautiful version by the band TESLA. It's an amazing teslafied song! Did you ever analyze a Tesla-Song? Such a great band ❤

[@justinw1765]

Watching those documentaries about that sociopath Keith Reneire, almost...almost ruined _Thank You_ for me, but there was no way I was going to let that happen fully. It's just too good of a song.

[@jorlain]

Man, I wish I could've seen these guys play. One of my favorite bands.

[@m00plank90]

My favourite Zep song!

[@user-wz5zh5tc3h]

Led Zeppelin forever…

[@AviatorLuber]

Many many times have I listened to this song...Many new insights I never knew before! Recommend the live versions of In My time of Dying and Going to California.

[@rkanjl.]

About 600, that's SO many! Awesome analysis, many thanks.

[@kylejohansen6634]

Just me begging you to listen to some studio Zep. This would have been a great one. I'd prefer Fool in the Rain myself! 😊

[@brianabare7515]

My favorite Led Zeppelin song- came here to also say- Elizabeth please listen to the studio version for yourself! You will be happy ❤

[@scottwatschke4192]

You know, I've heard this song a million times, but I never really. lifted the lyrics. and boy, you really open my eyes. It's like poetry and wisdom wrapped into one.

[@michaelhartman738]

Oh how I love this old stuff even still ❤ Elizabeth I can see you are having a real ball 😂

[@patrickdepoortere6830]

awww...need to listen to the studio version.

[@Greg-om2hb]

You owe it to yourself to listen to the original studio recording of this song, and all of their other songs. Led Zeppelin were a great Jam Band when performing live, but Page was an exacting and innovative producer who carefully crafted each song in the studio.

[@lyndoncmp5751]

Apart from the lack of acoustic at the beginning, this is actually superior to the studio version, particularly the mid section..... which is a weak point in the studio version. Never did like it.

[@Seatownstriker]

Getting that Led out! Love this band. So glad you liked it.

[@nikosalmpanis-ty3jt]

Black Sabbath,Led Zeppelin,Deep Purple the holy triad of rock music🤘

[@JuniorFarquar]

Yer getting repetitive

[@Dr.K.626]

Jimmy Page is a master at constructing guitar intros. Stairway to heaven is another great example.