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[@hrothgar64]

Got to give kudos to guitarist Shane Fontayne for having the balls to play that iconic solo in front of Jimmy Page.

[@VanGugenhiemer]

Dat tone tho.

[@kornyque8081]

I mean was he supposed to not play it? Lol

[@riffler24]

Talk about nerve-wracking. The man himself is looking at you

[@sergiomuccilli2944]

Simply put he had " balls of steel ".

[@arielinocencio5883]

He still had the confidence to improving, this guys balls is the size of my car!

[@dapeach06]

I was part of the choir for this show, it was an amazing experience. Dave Grohl was on drums for all the rehearsals, so it was a surprise to everyone when Jason Bonham came out for the final performance. Also, this video has footage both from the dress rehearsal, and the live performance. After the show was over, Stephen Colbert came up to me and 2 of my fellow choir members to tell us that we did a great job, it was surreal. Choral arrangement was done by Rob Mathes, and our chorus director is Joyce Garrett. Our choir was also at Obama's inauguration, Bruce Springsteen Super Bowl, and every Christmas in Washington performance on TNT, until it was canceled. We were drawn from a lot of different sources around the DC area, including some former High School choirs after we all graduated, some church choirs, and eventually some University of Maryland choir members. We rehearsed every day including weekends for about 3 weeks for this, and for most of our performances

[@blucy10]

I am SO jealous.

[@wallihaley5194]

Wow!! Thank you so much for telling us that information! I absolutely loved your performance!!

[@Teaniinja]

One that is amazing. 2 I'm glad u were appreciated 3. By ur name I'm going to assume and be happy to see a fellow fan of the book Dune.

[@markfisher2683]

thank you so much for sharing all of that info! Such a amazing performance! So happy for you that you get to have and enjoy all those experiences! How fulfilling that must be!

[@rubroken]

Just being in the audience would have been a life highlight....to be involved as a choir member.......awesome! The arrangement helped to make this performance the classic it's become. Thanks for this insight

[@robertlockhart3122]

Ann Wilson is 62 years old in this video. Think about that for a sec. Easily one of the best female rock vocalist of all time.

[@bryanglassglass8971]

I was 16 when dreamboat Annie came out!!!! They have always fckng rocked!!!!

[@fj55dan]

Heart and Led Zeppelin overlap on the timeline, the amazing thing about Nancy Wilson is that she's been able to do this for decades.

[@troyottosen8722]

She is the best rock vocalist of all time! Next is Linda Ronstadt and Pat Benetar.

[@troyottosen8722]

@@IMAGE_NT_HEADERS , An awesome machine! As well as Ann Wilson, Linda Ronstate! Want to dispute this???

[@troyottosen8722]

@@IMAGE_NT_HEADERS Got that!

[@homiegali]

For those who don't know, the guy drumming is Jason Bonham. This is john bonham, original drummer, son. That is one reason, admittedly, why Robert plant is on the verge of tears.

[@martinrosen7408]

Dude that part at the end, of him looking up. Gets me every time 😭

[@kerryneilfranklin]

Not to mention everyone wearing the bowlers. That was John's favorite hat to wear.

[@voodoochile333]

That is the most obvious fact regarding this video Congratulations

[@wanderingrenegade771]

Jason is a chip off the old block,and toured with Zep.

[@Wiley_Coyote]

Well, also he's used to seeing the song butchered. Every newbie band thinks they can cover it, and it's literally become a cliche that they ALL suck. Here, possibly for the first time, he's seeing it done right. I think the only other performer I've seen do a good cover job with it is, of all people, Dolly Parton and her band. Who do a pretty different version (which actually works).

[@bamachine]

Plant said this is the only cover he has ever liked. Heart truly does not get enough love. I also loved all of that choir wearing the bowlers in honor of John.

[@KennethSorling]

Oddly, it's Jimmy Paige who looks more like he enjoys the performance. Plant looks tense and apprehensive. Maybe he keeps thinking 'For fuck's sake, Ann, Don't bugger this up tonight. Half the bleedin' world is watching!". As I understand, Heart and Zeppelin were friends.

[@neil993]

@@KennethSorling I think there's a moment you can literally see him falling back in love with the song.

[@larrykile3190]

The first time I saw that curtain go up and the singers with the bowlers, I teared up.

[@scyphe]

@@KennethSorling When I saw his reactions the first time I checked out this video I imagined him going back in time remembering both the good times and the really bad times (the passing of his son and Bonzo), how the zeppelin years took place in another lifetime, how fast time passed since then, how young he was back then while his time is growing short... Or perhaps he's just moved by the performance.

[@JulioLeonFandinho]

Plant never liked Stairway... he was moved by this performance because it brought up to him memories from his old pal Bonzo. Don't forget that both Bonham and Plant started to play together in bands at the age of 16/17, they were just kids

[@PeterTea]

Legends honoring legends in a room full of legends... it does not get any better than this.

[@chadfalardeau5396]

At that point it becomes truly epic

[@everychannel1025]

If only Obamna wasn't there

[@perception913]

@@everychannel1025 exactly!

[@johnamshey4046]

Legends honoring "GOD'S"!!!!!!!

[@larryclark4297]

Stairway to Heaven 50 years and still going strong

[@clairekane4157]

Can we take a moment to appreciate Yo-Yo Ma head-banging in the audience 🌻

[@madonbarma2531]

I'm guessing many don't know him, which is sad actually. He deserves more recognition..... At least some of us though recognize him.

[@sersastark]

I mean....he was having a BLASTY-BLAST!!!!

[@zaynes5094]

@@madonbarma2531 Eh, he was doing what Yo-Yo Ma does. Which is that weird thing most string instrumentalists do. They go into this sort of trance-like state while playing to feel the rhythm of the music.

[@zaynes5094]

@@madonbarma2531 Also, I would hope most if not all in that room there that night knew who he was. He would've gladly joined them on-stage if they had a cello available to him.

[@ungenerationed9022]

RIGHT!? 😂😂😂

[@benmadderom2281]

EVERYONE had huge shoes to fill when remaking this song, but she stood up there like a BOSS and CLOBBERED it. The poise, the utter control and command. Her AUDIENCE!! (No pressure, right??)... She was the one for that role. She was pure platinum here.

[@williamjclinton1]

Big Mama represented like no other ! Strings , brass, horns , choirs and a full rock band backing couldn't counter one of the best rock voices ever ! Ann Wilson is the Truth and always has been ! Heart (Ann & Nancy ) the Rock and Roll sisters should have been in the HOF sooner Than 2013 (also inducted Rush , Albert King , Public Enemy , Donna Summer and Randy Newman )

[@Studio44B]

@@williamjclinton1 Ann Wilson has the greatest female voice to front a hard rock band. I love Collen Spiteri (sp?) of the group Texas, whose version of "Suspicious Minds" kills, but while she has raw power closer to Ann's than most singers, she can't touch the range, control, and pure clarion magic of Ann Wilson. And Nancy can sing too. She sang on "These Dreams" back in 86, I think, and she was just getting over bronchitis or something, so every time she reached for the highest note "se-COND of the night," her voice cracked. She was frustrated and wanted to redo it another day. The producers and engineer and her sister were all saying, "NOOOOO!!! That sounds great!!!! You couldn't duplicate that if you tried! LEAVE IT!!!" I think it hit #1.

[@zaynes5094]

@@Studio44B Damn I didn’t know that. The truth is this shouldn’t be shocking to anyone who’s been around or followed Heart for a while because they grew up listening to and learning Zeppelin covers and could do them, when they first started out, very well, but Heart was also a band that wrote their own original songs too. So they did both very well. Edit: Greta Van Fleet needs to just follow what Heart did and use it their own way. They’re all talented as hell anyway.

[@dwerggalago]

This version always makes me close to tears, just because of how absolutely perfect it is.

[@jeffk1482]

Close to tears??? You're doing better than me then. I eventually lose it at some point every time I watch.

[@masyelraf]

I agree. It is magic when someone can do a perfect remake of a perfect song.

[@kristijay3524]

Agreed and me too

[@jenniezeiner4389]

@@jeffk1482 EVERY single time!!!! Countless. It's so moving.

[@jeffk1482]

@@jenniezeiner4389 Everything about it. From the performance to the audience reaction (eve Zep).

[@joedirt688]

No one knew Jason was going to be playing drums that evening, Robert Plant was moved to tears seeing his best friends son playing that night wearing his dads famous derby hat ,and the memories of his dear friend Jon Bonham flowed through Plants eyes as he watched on.. At the after party Robert Plant approached the Wilson sisters and said that was the best version of that song he ever heard.

[@TheJamesRedwood]

They are called bowler hats in England.

[@joedirt688]

get a life dude correcting someone on the style of hat in a post omg!b@@TheJamesRedwood

[@BonnChnd]

I remember that story.

[@magicbrownie1357]

Ann Wilson has one of the most sophisticated mic techniques I've ever witnessed. ALWAYS aware of her positioning, and she uses it to her advantage at all times.

[@teemusid]

I finally saw them in 2019, and I noticed that she used the mic like a guitarist uses slurs.

[@bryanglassglass8971]

I would to

[@hondarue4758]

Check out Beth Harts mic control. It’s excellent also.

[@rmweidner7596]

I just wanted to point out how marvelously Ann Wilson has taken care of her voice...because when this tribute occurred in 2012, she was 62 years old and sounded every bit as magnificent as she did in the 1970s and 1980s.

[@garya7893]

I tear up every time i watch this . Not only was that the late drummers son Jason but he was playing his dads drum set and wearing his dads bowler hat. Thats why the choir was wearing them to. Robert Plant and Jasons dad were close friends and he did not know Jason was gonna be playing One of the best songs ever

[@rmweidner7596]

Robert Plant is Jason Bonham's Godfather, in fact.

[@TartanBear]

I'm with you - I have to watch it alone - major tear alert!!

[@jacksmith8002]

It is the best song ever, #2 is so far back it thinks it's #1

[@jaycoppola4324]

@@rmweidner7596 Very cool fact that I had never heard before. Thanks.

[@Studio44B]

I've seen a lot of people do reaction videos to this song, and I swear 95% ask "what's the deal with the hat?" It was definitely one of Bonzo's things. When John Bonham died, Heart recorded a live version of "Rock & Roll" and dedicated it to his memory, so Heart has always held Zeppelin close to their...well, hearts. The greatest moment to me in the concert film "The Song Remains the Same" is during Bonham's "fantasy segment." Everybody does weird stuff, and then you have Bonzo, whose "fantasy segment" was about hanging out with his family and driving fast cars. During one of the clips of his family is a four year-old Jason Bonham jamming on a miniature orange Plexiglass Ludwig kit, just like his dad. I think he did something tricky, spun one of his sticks, and blew a bubble, all without missing a beat. He has NEVER gotten a gig because he's John Bonham's son. The man is a hell of a drummer, and I'm glad they got him to play on this awesome tribute. (I tear-up when I see Robert Plant tear-up, because I know how much he dislikes this song; or when the second choir comes in. Ye gods.)

[@MagetaTheLionHeart]

And for performing a legendary song live to the original performers, I award Heart the brass balls award.

[@larscederbro3710]

True. But I'll up you one. Write a song about your idol when you are a kid. Perform that song in front of your idol years later. Move her to tears. (Also, these sisters have ridiculous harmonies) (Also also, that dude next to Emmylou is the King of Sweden) kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpqYcmyFeKasf80

[@northof4912]

And getting a standing OV from Led Zeppelin……

[@bryanglassglass8971]

They really fckng killed it, the whole band!!!!! Epic live performance

[@pwnewsom]

No one more than the guitarist...

[@Rudromukherjeenerv]

Imagine playing Stairway to Heaven in front of Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones, then imagine being the guitarist who has to play the solo! No pressure! He nailed it!

[@DonTrump-sv1si]

One time i played "Marry Had a Little Lamb" in front of my grandma

[@jmhaces]

Not for nothing, even before this event, the guys from Zeppelin have said that Heart is the only band that has their blessing to cover any of their songs any time.

[@ben-schulman]

Perhaps they never heard Beth Hart's cover one of their songs. She was on this same stage with Jeff Beck moments before Heart appeared. Here's Beth Hart singing Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love" live at Paradiso in Amsterdam in 2004: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oH6ZkKqFeMl3a6s - An acoustic version (2012): kzbin.info/www/bejne/oobEpqdoopmMl6s - Beth Hart & Jeff Beck at Kennedy Center Honors, 2012: kzbin.info/www/bejne/omjbp5KInrlrfbs ....and yep, and there's Zeppelin giving Beth a standing O...

[@bobjose5855]

To this point, Great White is the only other band that I have heard do REALLY good Zep covers.

[@mikeh0114]

I'm curious what their reaction to Train covering the entire Zeppelin II album. Personally, I enjoyed it.

[@zaynes5094]

​@@bobjose5855 I agree. It sent shivers down my spine. The fact that Ann at 60 could still do that distortion clean is just amazing. Also, I love the little looks the sisters throw each others way. Ann's often said Nancy was her biggest fan from when they were young and even into adulthood.

[@OGuselessrogue]

When the reactor has to break into chair dancing multiple times throughout the reaction, you know they genuinely love the performance. You can't fake joy dancing.

[@joeyeulo1489]

When you get a standing ovation from the legends themselves, you did their song beautiful justice 😊

[@benostiguy7215]

The looks on Jon, Robert, and Jimmy’s faces make me tear up… they really are soaking up the moment. What an accomplishment.

[@chantellecline6945]

Hearts version of this song gets me every time. I think my favorite part is when the choir starts and to see Led Zeppelin's faces through the whole performance says it all.

[@treetopjones737]

The other reveal besides Jason playing was the choir that had been hidden behind curtains.

[@WesB1972]

Bravo to both Ann and Nancy Wilson. It does not get any better.

[@RobJorg]

when you move Robert to tears with your performance of his song and get the approval of jimmy, then you know you are amazing.

[@torijackson1099]

That's Jason Bonham, John Bonhams son on the drums.. such an iconic performance and watching Led Zeppelin enjoy it so much just brings goose bumps so amazing..

[@saemikneu]

he soundy very close to the best permances John Bonham has done in 1972 and 1977 in Led Zeppelin. Very jazzy, lots of off-beats and swinging feel to it. Its not just rhythm, it's a instrument of his own and Jason made it also a bit his song here.

[@cydrych]

Playing his dad’s kit and wearing his dad’s hat.

[@carlposey9152]

Seeing Jason made me cry

[@the_judge_8262]

He told the band he couldn't make the event to be in the audience because he had another engagement, when secretly he knew he would be on stage instead. For Robert Plant, seeing the son of his best friend, whom he watched growing up, now on stage emulating his dad on your song, it certainly brought Robert to tears 😍

[@tthoy7338]

I especially love that Jason Bonham was behind the kit wearing his Dad’s bowler brim cap and looked up to his Dad when Ann sang the “to heaven” part at the very end.

[@mskotz]

I have watched this so many times and it gives me the chills every time! Ann Wilson is one of the greatest female vocalists of all time.

[@jonquixote7691]

Ann Wilson is one of my favorite vocalists. She is a powerhouse!

[@brucedillinger9448]

She absolutely is! Saw Heart Summer of 2019. Knew they still 'had it's but...was NOT prepared for just how crazy good they still are. My mouth kept dropping open just about every time Anne would sing or when the harmony vocals kicked in. 😮😆✌

[@bryanglassglass8971]

She's fckng amazing, I'm 61 been a fan since 76!!!!

[@crossefire01]

For me, she's the best female rock vocalist ever....and it isn't even close.

[@robertwatson39]

I'm nearly 65 and I'm an Australian and a massive Led Zeppelin Fan. Each time I watch this version of Stairway to Heaven, it brings me to my knees for a couple of reasons, 1. Ann Wilson's singing is superb, but it's when Jason Bonham looks up to his Dad that is why there are tears in my eyes.

[@calle68]

Pronunciation, articulation .... all words clearly articulated throughout the song. Ann is a voice master.

[@LordDarque]

One of the very best performances of all time. This is right up there with Queen's Live Aid concert for me.

[@theodoreritola9758]

Me to CAN U IMAGINE IF Led Zeppelin had a choir be hind them in 1971 wen this came out woooooow ,

[@davidzimmerli489]

This is a perfect example of why music is my favorite art form. Within a matter of minutes, music can overwhelm us, break down the walls we build up over time, and free our emotions to soar, like so many birds released from a cage. The experience is both enjoyable and therapeutic; strong medicine for the soul without any adverse side effects or doctor bills ..... It's a major reason why I visit KZbin every day of my life ,,,,

[@AllenSJ5]

Well said!!!

[@Adara007]

As someone who has loved Heart since a teenage in the '80s as well as this song thank you for taking a look at this wonderful rendition of Stairway to Heaven!

[@theodoreritola9758]

SHIIIT The 80s TRY The 70s Heart when they kicked ass in rock

[@Adara007]

@@theodoreritola9758 I began listening to Heart in the 80s and then found out about their music from the 70s and loved it! It's just that I didn't hear them until a young teen. They're a superb duo.

[@theodoreritola9758]

The 80s were love ballads , In The 70s Heart ROCKED like a m fk

[@theodoreritola9758]

@@Adara007 O ok That makes sense lol .. Crazy 0n you and Magic man Is the REAL Heart.

[@olabergvall3154]

It's so funny how Jimmy enjoyed every second of this and wanted to get the other guys involved. Only at the last moment does Rob give his nod & grin of approval.

[@McDevittMike]

This is one of my favourite performances by anybody of all time. :)

[@heidichristensen7919]

Ann is SO good. Heart was a Zeppelin cover band when they first started out in the 70s so totally explains their spot on performance here. BTW, this is The Kennedy Center Honors show. It is an award for lifetime achievement in the arts, thus the medals Plant, Page and Jones are wearing. And it happened back when Obama was president

[@howdydoughty7634]

I’m 35 years old and I remember watching this the day after. My jaw dropped such an amazing performance!

[@princeofpcos9804]

Not long after this performance I saw Heart on their Rocking Heaven tour which was a full set of Heart, a break, then a set of Zeppelin with Jason on drums. Amazing night of music. 'No Quarter' was epic.

[@Zlata1313]

I saw them too, it was a fabulous concert.

[@HMan2828]

To manage to extract a tear from the stoic Robert Plant is the greatest possible prize anyone covering Led Zep could ever hope to get.

[@surlechapeau]

The bowler hats are a tribute to the late drummer John Bonham. His son is playing drums. 😢

[@swordmonkey6635]

Thanks for giving props to Nancy Wilson's singing ability. "These Dreams" is sung so softly and angelically. Great guitarist too.

[@petergunn3614]

I always found it funny that Ann being arguably the greatest female rock vocalist ever didn't sing lead on their only #1 hit These Dreams.

[@davidshattock9522]

Imagine led zepp turning up ,finding an out running order of music ,sighs ,oh yeah another one ,we must be polite ,then this happens Jimmy page thinks,at last someone gets it .saw Robert plant with band of joy on sky arts really very good indeed

[@DavidTateVA]

"Oh my goodness, this is the best arrangement ever!" Yes. Yes, it is. Thank you.

[@marybutt9239]

Yo-Yo Ma, classical cellist head banging!

[@venomdust1]

I have listen to this song for almost 45 years. I had tears in my eyes the first time I saw this video . Ann and Nancy you have joined the gods 🤘

[@the_judge_8262]

That moment when Beth stops taking about the singing and just starts dancing to the performance 😜 That's all of us watching this 😍

[@GeekyChickInGlasses]

I've seen this performance so many times and I get goosebumps every time. It's incredible!

[@pigskinpoetry]

Every time the choir is revealed with the bowler hats, I lose it. Best arrangement is right, and John was watching over.

[@chrishowell199]

My heart can barely take how heavy this was. Awesome at its supreme.

[@Fluffykeith]

I'd never even heard of this performance until now. So I went and watched the whole video and now i can't stop bubbling. It's just phenomenal.

[@patrickschardt7724]

Heart is awesome. Led Zeppelin is awesome. This song is out of this world in its awesomeness

[@michelleikoma2953]

At this point, I am not sure how many times I have watched this performance. It is incredible! I love Heart!

[@astrorockwitch]

Ann said that she had opera singing training since her mother was an opera singer and Ann learned from her, maybe that's why her voice it's so technically good! I love your analysis and reaction!

[@brittanybrown5058]

I think you’re thinking of pat benatar . Ann found her voice singing in clubs every night in Canada and had a voice coach in Seattle

[@astrorockwitch]

@@brittanybrown5058 No, she has said that she sings from a young age and that her mother would sing with her and her sisters in game they had called "opera and pancakes" where they would sing opera and eat pancakes lol Yes, she got into a heavier sound when she was in her teens and started to play clubs in Seattle but she had been singing for a while bc of the influence of her parents (his father was also a singer, he was in a choir when he was in the Marine)!

[@sersastark]

@@brittanybrown5058 no she said it herself in an interview. Opera and pancakes was a game she'd play with her sister and mom.

[@guyconiglio8221]

I've been waiting for you to react to this Beth. Still one of the best live performances ever IMO. Love watching the reaction from Jimmy, John and Robert and the connection they have with Jason. Fantastic arrangement too.

[@billbabcock1833]

I may be old, but I've seen all the great bands. Including Zep twice at their peak. Unbelievable.

[@03olo020]

Only rock and roll music can move a soul like this does. No other genre can make you feel overwhelmed in every way to the point where you just want to laugh, cry, cheer, dance, smash something all at the same time. And this is one of the greatest masterpieces ever made and always will be, along with songs like bohemian rhapsody and hotel california to name a few.

[@Eris_Strife]

Ann and Nancy Wilson are my Queens! They could both serenade me to sleep every night. Everyone knows Ann is a god level singer, but Nancy is such an underrated guitarist! Back in the day Heart and Zeppelin were very close friends and collaborated with each other often. Just saying, I absolutely loved Jason Bonham being on the drums for his dad! 👏👏👏👏❤️

[@lukecrisante4474]

I've been waiting for this one, I always get goosebumps, my soul moves and my heart crys when I hear this perfect performance.

[@Sp33gan]

Even before the fame, Ann had this amazing voice. Her ability to blend softness with power is natural and the strength of her voice is truly wondrous. I am just old enough to have been blessed with seeing the original lineup of Heart on many occasions, from free concerts in the city parks to playing at roller skating rinks to even one magical night when the band played one of my high school dances. I worked at a local club at the time and had seen hundreds of bands, but there was something special about Heart and their unique sound. Not only the amazingly talented Wilson sisters, but their blend of 60s/70s Rock with Led Zeppelin blues-based Rock with a Gypsy feel. When I first saw this clip, it was no surprise at all that Ann and Nancy nailed the song, as no other could. Normally, I can't stand covers, but once in a while I hear one that just demands attention. Thanks for covering this one, Beth ☺♥

[@MichelleRodriguez-hf3ul]

I was absolutely crying with joy! It’s almost hard to watch because it’s so overwhelming beautiful.

[@liamfox3401]

I'm with ya. 57 yo male Tearing up.

[@rustyaxelrod]

So good it’s hard to watch….truth. I felt that comment. I was a kid pumping gas at a station in the ‘70’s, long shifts with the radio playin all day and this was on every hour. I loved it, got tired of it, made jokes about it, didn’t listen to it for years and then this happened. Wow, what a great song and performance. Add in the personal stuff goin on in the background - Nancy famously said in an interview years ago that in the beginning Heart wanted to BE Zepplin, it all just makes a complete and perfect circle.

[@billjandreau9873]

I don't know if anyone caught it, but during the guitar solo, you could see Jimmy Paige slightly mouthing the chords. He had a huge smile on his face.

[@gpeddino]

“And if you listen very hard, the tune will come to you at last…” 💕

[@michaelsmith2017]

Two of my favorite things on the Internet. Heart performing Stairway at the Kennedy Center Honors and Beth Roars reacting to it. Thank you to the universe for bringing them together.

[@corbettmanley932]

A truly grand performance, the part that put tears on my face is when Jason Bonham looked to the Heaven's, i could almost see John looking down with a smile at his boy and his mates ❤

[@VoukVoukVouk]

Do you think he is on the heaven not in hell?

[@kingjames1308]

Legends singing legends song. Hard to go wrong. Ann's vocals are still as amazing as they were in the 70s and 80s

[@jasonkingsland688]

One of the greatest songs EVER written and sung. In this also, one of the greatest female rockers of all time. I LOVE Heart and Ann Wilson is amazing! Her voice is beautiful, sensual and powerful. I would HIGHLY recommend Dog & Butterfly, one of their earlier albums. Beth, your a real gem and you have a wonderful smile. I enjoy watching your videos. :-)

[@aprilhale9910]

How fortunate for us to get to witness MASTERY. I feel absolutely giddy every time the choir comes out.

[@wesboyd3578]

One of the definitive arrangements of Stairway, wish I would have seen it live.

[@artsilva]

Even Robert Plant was almost brought to tears when the choir came in... Epic rendition in front of the creators of the song.

[@artsilva]

@@jamieflowers1493 That was part of it but don't discount what the did in that performance.

[@OCRay1]

Heart is awesome, I’ve liked them since I was a kid in the 80’s. The part that grabbed me though here was seeing Jason at the drums with his eyes closed and everyone who saw that knew he was thinking of his dad. That hit me pretty good. The performance then just ramped up and the whole package of Nancy opening all by herself and not missing a note, Ann killing it as always, Jason on drums and all the background elements. And the best part being the men themselves being honored hopefully with John looking on as well, with the President and numerous other performers watching too. Just awesome, awesome, awesome!!!

[@phillee2814]

It is even one of John's drumkits and his hat - which headgear the choir at the end emulate in tribute to him. Jason was invited to sit with them in the audience to represent his father but had told them he had a previous engagement so couldn't be with them in the audience - technically true, as his engagement was onstage, and a surprise to the band. Robert Plant is his godfather. When he glances upwards at the final "to heaven" it gets me every time.

[@Le-Veilleur-Silencieux]

Ann's voice, the arrangement, Jason and the bowler hats - 10 minutes of perfection that I'll never tire of.

[@dusty3913]

So much going on here beside the amazing performance; the huge production, Jason Bonham on drums, the massive choir's bowler hats tribute to John Bonham. You can see Robert Plant getting emotional. And, I cry every time I watch it. It's just too much and too good.

[@aprild9577]

Heart's cover of Battle of evermore is something you have to check out Beth. It's awesome

[@bullamarta]

This performance is so powerful. perfection! I tear up every time, It amazing 🤩

[@BethRoars]

So good!

[@SmokeyTreats]

The greatest & most well deserved tribute to any band ever! Thanks for your insights!

[@onefatasscheetah9606]

This is one of the most epic performances of ALL TIME. I would give almost anything to have been in the seats next to LZ (or even the nosebleed section for that matter). The love and appreciation shown in the careful and (I'll use it again) EPIC arrangement for the band's monumental contribution to not only music history but to their part in shaping society...was not lost on Led Zeppelin. This is how you know you've fulfilled your life's purpose.

[@boomerdell]

I have seen this performance many times, and yet each time it’s like it’s brand new all over again. I think, “Well, this time I can’t imagine I’ll cry…” And I’m wrong. Gets me. Every time.

[@juniorjohnson9509]

Same here - I'm pushing 70, loved this tune when it first came out, and am simply blown away by this performance every time - and I've watched it probably 50 times!

[@dianasandoval6601]

I have heard Ann live and she is a GODDESS! Her voice is flawless.

[@otakubancho6655]

There's nothing better than Beth going full fangirl!💖💖💖

[@Lokbatch]

I have cried many times to this version. The way she sings just breaks my soul, and seeing the boys.. it's all perfect!

[@matthewcalhoun]

This is such an amazing performance. Ann and Nancy are legends,. Killing it for 4+ decades.

[@HumblePie5221]

As a profoundly deaf person, I always look forward to Beth's analysis. I've worn a hearing aid since age 5....still hear new sounds with each new hearing aid. Beth helps me to fully understand what normal-hearing people understand/relate to. Love it!

[@RidinDirtyTV]

I’m a big fan of reaction videos, and Heart, and Zep…..this was the most fun reaction video I’ve seen. You can feel your love and enthusiasm. Bravo.

[@antoinettealbarado2693]

Had the privilege to see Heart in concert. They always bring it with such precision and heart. Pun intended. ❤️

[@guyswing]

I can't believe I haven't seen one person take note of the nearly spot on imitation Ann Wilson does of Robert Plant. That is precisely the reason Heart has their blessing to perform this song --- they stay true to the integrity of the original song!

[@fnjesusfreak]

The Wilsons have always been big fans of Led Zep. I think Ann once said that while all the other girls wanted to be with Led Zep, she wanted to BE Led Zep. xD

[@twist2723]

I like seeing the reaction on Robert Plant and Jimmy Page’s face

[@carolmeloreflexoes7161]

Yes! I imagine they are thinking something like: " Oh my God! look what we did!!!"

[@thechomiji]

The tears in Robert Plant's eyes toward the end ... I'm hoping that someday, we'll be able to go back to these wonderful, in=person shows for the Kennedy Center Honors.

[@JustinTBowen]

Beth you are just adorable 🥰 Your reactions are so pure and genuine, and your love of music and vocal prowess is evident. Your technical knowledge of voice is unsurpassed on KZbin. It’s awesome to go on the ride of each song with you, experiencing your joy, wonder, excitement, and appreciation for the performance. It’s just a blast watching your reactions. Thank you for the awesome content!!

[@BethRoars]

Thank you so much!!

[@ylenia_guitars]

This is so so beautiful.... I must have watched that video hundreds of times and never ever get tired. I always come back when I have a lack of motivation: that voice, that production, a girl guitarist, led zeppelin overwhelmed... just WOW. Thank you so much for teaching us about this voice. You are a fantastic vocal coach!

[@kurthealey6936]

Did you catch at the end, as Ann nails, "and she's buying a starway, to heaven". Jason gives a supple knod to heaven, in case Dad was watching over....

[@hedusoto6076]

I literally drop tears like crazy every single time i watch this cover. Thank you Beth, i was expecting you to review this.

[@frlorig]

This video is on my evergreen list. It never gets old.

[@Malfie657]

Fantastic version of this classic which really gives me the shivers - I love how much you love it too though Beth, and as always thanks for the insight!!

[@Nifuruc]

My favorite part of this performance - the drums! I love her voice but all I can think of hearing this is how powerful and on point the drums are...

[@msmrsro]

I’ve e seen this video so many times, beginning on Tv when the event first aired. It never gets old. I so enjoy watching reactors experience it for the first time.

[@johnhowell8228]

This performance gives me chills!❤ The night of honors, the bandmates from Led Zeppelin watching....it's my single favorite moment in all of rock history. Thanks for appreciating and sharing with everyone!

[@svartmetall]

It was fantastic to see how much the OG guys were affected by this, especially Pagey's pure joy and Plant's deep emotion. This may actually have become my favourite version of this song.

[@deadpixelmedia3171]

this performance was all around amazing! it's been on my list for years.

[@tallyjra]

I love Beth Roars energy, yes this song is something not only Ann Wilson but choir arrangement everything amazing.

[@davidvornsand6054]

She mimics Robert Plant so perfectly and nobody seems to acknowledge it! If you have ears you must hear it!

[@davidvornsand6054]

If you listen to Led Zeppelin you will understand how perfect this is! Where’s your ears?

[@audunaa1494]

Nice rewiew! When I first heard this years back, I could`nt help for instant goosebumps and my eyes got watering. The whole setting, the great Wilson`s honoring my favorite band sitting there, also in tears. The son of a Bon(RIP) on drums, and the mighty sound of arrangement and choir. Wow, just wow. Wish I was there

[@robertkay9349]

I loved everything about this review. Yes, it’s a great song and arrangement. Yes, Anne is one of the greatest vocalists ever. Yes, Jason Bonham adds a great deal of emotion to the performance. But Beth did a fantastic job of pointing out many special parts of this epic performance. This was a magical moment in music, and Beth clearly saw that.

[@richarddpetersen169]

That rendition was "better" in a lot of ways than the original. Fantastic.

[@slowraceultra]

This is one of the best live preformences in the history of music.