We react to Led Zeppelin - Achilles Last Stand | special request | REACTION

[@philshorten3221]

Dudes it really doesn't actually matter which Led Zeppelin tracks you pick..... This was a band that only did greatness!

[@marklerner8963]

It really does matter.....each track of theirs is different. They had a wide range of musical tastes, interests and styles. And frankly, some songs come off better than others. They say so themselves.

[@stevel2504]

Presence is just an awesome album and so often overlooked.

[@billtaylor3382]

I just turned 66 and man I have loved this band since I was 11 yo!

[@juliemanarin4127]

I was 10!

[@robbymautz5154]

I was also twelve. My older brother gave me Led Zeppelin ll for my birthday!

[@lesblatnyak5947]

Me too on both

[@RobertMcQuaid]

I'm 68. Same story

[@leddygee1896]

Yep... I'm 63 and my older brother corrupted me when I was 9 in 1970!! Beatles ain't got shit on Zeppelin!!

[@nebojsatomicevic6800]

what a song...oh my dear god what a song!!! No matter how many times I hear this its like first time... what a masterpiece this is. Unreal.

[@charleslatora5750]

Truth.

[@TonyCentaur]

The thing that most people don't realize about Zeppelin, and John Bonham, was that they were the first to bring the drums up as a major part of the mix. Other bands wouldn't hire Bonham because he hit the drums so hard, but Jimmy Page embraced it and used it to create the greatest rock band ever assembled. There have been many imitators, but never a band that could equal the sound and originality of the Mighty Zep.

[@juliemanarin4127]

Absolutely right

[@willyroussel3563]

Jimmy is quoted as saying when he was a session player, the drums always sounded like they were in a can. He brought them forward so we could all enjoy. He is often overlooked for the great producer that he is.

[@SirHilaryManfat]

Definitely imitators. Every single hair metal rock band of the 80's tried to copy Led Zep's style, but none of them ever reached the same level.

[@yyz4761]

I don’t think that any of them would have reached their musical potential without the others. I think that this is a magical moment in musical history when the right people met each other and gave us great music to listen to for decades

[@SirMan48]

​@@juliemanarin4127 Nah

[@lancerx1759]

Drums and Bass are uber killing it on this track

[@tome2294]

Drummer John Bonham is arguably considered one of the top two or three drummers in Rock history. Likewise Jimmy Page as lead guitar, and Robert Plant as lead singer. John Paul Jones (JPJ) is an unsung hero in the band. He is a musical genius in his own right, playing piano, keyboard, melatron, base guitar, and mandolin.

[@bobshaw8319]

It's an absolute masterpiece

[@kgsummers197240]

Led zeppelin are the greatest rock band ever to exist! Good day

[@JoeandAngie]

Top tier Led. Nobody's Fault But Mine from same album will definitely rock your world

[@sicotshit7068]

This song is amazing live at Knebworth (1979), I hope you guys decide to give it a watch, they always give more in their live performances. Thanks for another great reaction from both of you, & keep going with Led Zeppelin, many more great songs. A nonstop banging songs.

[@timrobinson100]

The greatest rock drumming ever

[@geob3963]

My favorite cave man drummer. Harder? Hit it harder? OK.

[@soundbreak7]

@@geob3963 not just a hard hitter , Grooves for days

[@isopropyltoxicity]

​@@geob3963hater

[@alittlelooney5361]

IMHO the greatest rock song ever. It can never be recreated live though which is why any live version doesn't come close to the studio version. It was not only a mastery of the guitar, bass and drums but a mastery of the recording studio as well. It is and always will be my favorite Zeppelin song.

[@geob3963]

@@alittlelooney5361 whenever I get a new pair of speakers or headphones, this is the first song I play.

[@nathabrat]

John Bonham is like an octopus on the drums😂❤

[@Tyrell_Corp2019]

Or a brick layer. Which is what he was doing before Zeppelin. :)

[@helenespaulding7562]

Live at Knebworth 1979 of this song is mind blowing. Bonham is just unhinged. And Jimmy manages to cover multiple guitar layers. By that time, Jimmy was deep into addiction, but still had mastery over his instrument.

[@ronniel879]

I bought this album in 1976 and every time I listen to this song the musicianship still amazes me !!

[@leddygee1896]

8 - Track Tape copy was the first copy I bought. It had a Pink colored plastic housing with a black paper label...

[@jibidishamrock]

Another great album. " Nobody's fault but mine" is another great song from this album

[@domenicdandrea5065]

Exactly! This song is like a horse at full gallop.If I may say,you two are so cute together!

[@Bluewizard7131]

The live version of this one from Knebworth 1979 is incredible!

[@yyz4761]

Indeed. It’s freaking spectacular

[@mikemartin8088]

Would have been better if Jimmy wasn't coked out of his mind!

[@Tyrell_Corp2019]

Yeah. Bonham is taking it even faster, giving the whole band a kick in the _ss. Monstrous performance!

[@ateeshh4002]

Listen to this, Eddie - That's Led Zep's Best Concert and it has a Colossal Achilles Last Stand version. ✌🏼

[@thegoatchild3545]

This song might be Jimmy Page's crowning achievement. The entire band at their peak, obviously.

[@fifidurand7421]

the most underrated song of led zeppelin

[@Scoobydcs]

yup at the end they took it all the way back too the beggining, GENIUS!

[@malcshone4409]

Zep have the most diverse and surprising catalogue of songs you could ever find. There’s no “ typical” Zep style, except that almost all of it is awesome. I know this because I am 70 years old and I bought Led Zepoelin 1 in April 1969 with my birthday money. I was lucky enough to see them live in stage 4 times. They are still regarded as one of the greatest rock bands of all time. There are too many songs to suggest to you guys but maybe “ Dazed and Confused”, from their very first album ( recorded in autumn 1968 ). Great reaction and thank you both. Stay safe stay happy stay you. Best wishes from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿.

[@snwbrdbum14]

Let me preface this by saying Zep is my favorite band: Ween has a more diverse catalogue of songs, and it isn't even close. They put out a country album with legendary Nashville musicians, and another of their albums inspired the creation of Sponge Bob Square Pants. Zep was the best at what they did, and Ween was the best at taking what everyone else did and making it their own.

[@norahdenovan8658]

Just the gods that are Led Zeppelin, they just matched each other brilliantly ❤🙏

[@chamberlinfinancialinc.9514]

The live performance of this song in 1979 is insane!

[@8DecadesLife]

They wind you up like spinning top and take you on a wild ride, but remember to unwind you before they go. Brilliant musicianship.

[@James-c2g1k]

I think this is their most underplayed / underrated track Another personal favourite is “the rover” that’s a hidden gem

[@henriettaskolnick4445]

This actually comes from the album "Presence" and has a combination of influences. It basically tells the story of trips Jimmy and Robert took to Morocco and other places. There's a bit of William Blake's poetry when he mentions Albion. "Albion" used to be a poetic way to describe Britain. The "mighty arms of Atlas" refer both to the mythology of Atlas holding the world on his shoulders, as well as the Atlas Mountains in Morocco. This song is intense. I consider it the last of their "Epics" along with Stairway and Kashmir. Jimmy had 6 guitar tracks and managed to assemble and complete the entire song in one night. The album as a whole was completed in 18 days; the fastest they'd worked since their debut album. The staccato drumming sounds like a machine gun and John Paul Jones' galloping bass line imply swift, anxious movement. Ann and Nancy Wilson from Heart readily admit they stole the bass line for their song Barracuda. Robert tells a story about a time he had a friend over to visit and while they chatted, he had music playing. At one point, he stepped out of the room and shortly thereafter, his guest came looking for him and told him they didn't want to be in the room alone anymore because the music playing was too intense. Intrigued, Robert came back to the room and the song playing was Achilles. There were a lot of changes going on during the making of Presence; new musical genres like punk were threatening to overthrow bands like Zeppelin's relevance, Robert was rethinking the band dynamics and his place in it as well as his life's path in general. He didn't want to be away from his family during the accident's aftermath and was angry at both Peter and Jimmy and felt they were unsympathetic. Presence is massively underrated; it's very stripped down and is full of intensity, anxiety, anger, pain, - a lot of difficult emotions.

[@ronaldelliott4373]

Hey Henrie, (Ron here) good to catch up with you once again. Couldn’t agree more with your summation of events and Robert’s feelings during this period. Have heard Robert give more clarity to this period than others. (Of course that could simply be my radar not working more frequently at other times) I remember buying this the day it was available and having to play this one over and over for my younger brother. Still his favorite all these yrs later. While lacking in popularity by some, I really loved this project and felt they still knew they had more to give. Be well, and best wishes to you and yours.

[@henriettaskolnick4445]

@@ronaldelliott4373 hi Ron! Always fantastic to see you 🙂. For all the difficulties within the group at the time of recording, Presence has come to be held close to my heart for its raw vulnerability. I'll never not support it. Take care and see you around the Zep water cooler. 😉

[@ronaldelliott4373]

@@henriettaskolnick4445 Indeed!

[@antarcticorb9197]

​@@henriettaskolnick4445Mine as well henrie!

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

Excellent as always…..👋.

[@juliemanarin4127]

This live 1979 at knebworth is FIRE!!! Kashmir at the 1979 knebworth concert was unbelievable too!!

[@ledzepgirlnmful]

Another Masterpiece Courtesy of the Mighty Led Zeppelin! ❤❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@klasseact6663]

Top 3 greatest Zep songs...Bonham just won't be denied❗️❗️❗️

[@IsraelBenitez-ev7mj]

Ive come to realize THIS is my all time favorite Zeppelin track...its just so LONG AND BADASS

[@Scoobydcs]

jimmy pulled an all nighter and laid down all 8 guitar tracks in 1 session!

[@HidingFromFate]

The bass was providing that galloping sound.

[@helenespaulding7562]

Robert has said that he was in awe of the talent of the other three when they were doing this song, calling it magnificent. And it is. His vocals are not as strong but keep in mind he was singing from a wheelchair. The story goes that he was so excited that he got through the song that he stood up in exaltation and promptly fell down. Everyone was horror struck, thinking he might if rebroken his ankle. Thankfully, he was Ok. But that injury dies bother him at times to this day. .

[@yyz4761]

So fun. This is one of my favorite songs of all time. Your reaction to this was entertaining to watch. Thanks for this

[@IsraelBenitez-ev7mj]

The galloping sound while supported by the drums, chunk chunka chunk sound, is the bassist John Paul Jones

[@chuckboomgaarden8070]

Timing is everything! And zeppelin is for all time!

[@monroegodette6440]

The last truly epic song recorded by them. But one of their very best.

[@targetshootr]

I think this one is about touring. "Oh to laugh aloud, and dance a lot above the crowd". They came to town a year after Presence came out and played for 3 1/2 hours. We'd seen them before but that night we were only 20 feet away at eye level. The goats.

[@mr.zeppelin9384]

Led zeppelin they are the greatest masters of instruments know one. Can match them on planet earth good luck trying it's impossible they are the goats case dismissed

[@TheCornishCockney]

She is adorable,you lucky guy! Great to see you youngsters enjoying and discovering “our” music,especially from such a different culture. Your English is perfect,greetings from England.

[@bodoke-el-dios7151]

Amazing guys, master piece of Led Zeppelin 🔥

[@jaquestraw1]

When I listen to the Presence album, so do my neighbors.

[@uksuef7218]

Now you have realised about john Bonham on the drums its the moment to do Moby Dick - the live performance at Earls court 1975 which is essentially a drum solo and vehicle for displaying his techniques . Once you've seen that you will be able to better pick out what he does in other tracks you come onto - masterclass in drumming. Love your reactions to this its so great to see people who really get this and are so enthusiastic. Don't worry you are not going to run out of amazing music and you haven't heard anything until you've done dazed and confused. That is really one you need to do the studio then the live otherwise you will never understand what is going on .

[@stefanconradsson]

This song always makes me think of galloping horses careening forward with soldiers swinging swords. Relentless. Great vocals by Robert and copious amounts of guitar overdubs by page. Almost impossible to reproduce live. Cheers 🍺

[@RichardCuller-y4q]

thanks for doing a great reaction...and for accepting my request...i agree with many comments below that live version of this song is absolutely amazing...watching John Bonham play drums is just as incredible as the sound they made thru his incredible talent...the drums on "Dazed and Confused" are also as impressive...i look forward to that reaction as well!! take care and thanks again...

[@sicotshit7068]

Ironically Plant & his family’s car happened on vacation in Greece, his wife Maureen was driving. Pages daughter was with them, & Roberts son & daughter, thankfully the kids weren’t seriously injured. Maureen had a skull fracture & other injuries, & Robert his leg & other injuries. The band was on a deadline to get their album Presence done, & the whole album was recorded with Plant in a wheelchair. What was really sad, there was some issue with taxes, & they had to record the album in California. While both injured so badly, Robert wasn’t home with his family, like he wanted to be. Yes he was in a wheelchair for about a year, not knowing if he’d walk again. The song Tea For One off the same album, is a slow Blues song, about Robert missing his family & is great.

[@jamescrane2156]

Rock and Roll Live Video (Madison Square Garden 1973) Original Records. Led Zeppelin in concert.

[@adrianmorris5546]

John Bonham was such a Phenomenal drummer Robert Plant vocals are exraordinary John Paul Jones plays bass and keyboards and Jimmy Page is just brilliant his guitar licks

[@timsworld9875]

this was on the album PRESENCE...it was different...i bought this about 1980 or 79 when it came out...i was living in houston texas...one of the best places i ever lived...best people...wonderful memories...i was out of the military...took an apprentice job as a machinist...back then it was love and peace...made so many great friends...

[@OutOnTheTiles]

Jimmy Page solo’s are like little stories. He picks you up tells you a story and then places you back down. The whole band is brilliant.

[@jjh5374]

This is such an underrated Zeppelin song. Really the precursor to bands like Iron Maiden and the like. Massive tune.

[@timrobinson100]

I vividly remember the British music press slagging this album off , consequently I didn’t but it for a year , until I heard this track by accident in virgin records Bristol

[@stephenmiller195]

GOAT it’s a work of art, love your Zep reactions thank you 🙏

[@DFitz-bk7dj]

John Bonham is an Absolute Beast on this!! One of their best songs!! IMO

[@scottengel6694]

THE GREATEST BAND EVER HANDS DOWN !!!❤😊

[@SmoothCriminaltripleOG]

Musical Genius ❤

[@grandwazoodebris1015]

good reaction. Truly epic drum song. Also an amazing guitar orchestra song. At points, there are like 5-6 guitar tracks all going on, great writing and arranging. One of Page's gifts.

[@Chris-kj7de]

Studio version "Since I've been loving you" is the blues on FIRE

[@ryanr5319]

The Zep song I really enjoy the most. It's prog. But it's Zep. Sublime, just love it. Ty both for reaction! Zepheads!

[@thedrummerking13]

Also the galloping bassline and guitar works so well with Bonham's drumming in thos song 👌🥁

[@bigg7047]

One of the best.

[@goncalocarvalho4917]

all the best from Lisbon, loved the reaction, you both have a wonderfull way of living he songs and interpreting, loved it

[@manuelcuminao1681]

Galloping bass line , ghost note. Amazing tone. lml

[@TheClarita1984]

I love the speed of this track, is absolutely rampant, outstanding!!!

[@laboexit1457]

Whole Lotta Love Live Madison Square Garden 1973

[@MariaLucia-vl9oy]

O LED É A ÚNICA A BANDA QUE ATINGIU TODOS OS NÍVEIS DA MÚSICA. PROGRESSIVO, SAMBA, ROCK, BLUES, JAZZ, HEAVY ETC. O PRESENCE É PESADO DEMAIS E PROGRESSIVO PACA.

[@MarkCox21125150]

definitely one of JP's most unreal solos.

[@isadona59]

The live performance of this song in 1979 is TOP. His last big live before Bonhan pass away

[@lesblatnyak5947]

Great reaction to the goats of rock. I wore this album out a little more than all the rest. The goats of prog are a band called YES and a song called Roundabout off the Fragile album is a good first listen. Enjoy your YES journey ✨️🎶✨️

[@yozaseig3870]

You got to do this live at Knebworth 1979 AMAZING watching Jimmy trying to recreate the army of guitars on the studio version from just one guitar. Drumming incredible. Poetry

[@dbclassic8733]

War and art ... Perfect

[@mikewolverton7904]

The entire Presence album is special. You'll enjoy it!

[@Scoobydcs]

nobody else could do this!!

[@williamcabell142]

You guys have to check this out live! 🤯

[@mark10thompson]

It Was An April Morning When They Told Us We Should Go...we had a similar reaction in '77...the Drumming was Overwhelming Coupled with the Guitar and Bass Took Us On A Galloping Mythological Trip Through Planty's Lyrics. ..Monumental Battle btwn Intrumental Aggression and Thoughtful Humanity. Metaphor For Our Times and All Times. ❤ Y'all's Reaction.

[@dt089]

Please check out Kashmir, the live version by Page and Plant. The original version is an absolute classic and one of the best riffs of all time by Led Zeppelin, but the live version by Jimmy Page and Robert Plant showcases the the true intent of what they wanted the original Kashmir song to be, which incorporates many Middle Eastern sounds and highlights the culture. It's truly a masterpiece.

[@marcospertile2767]

Great music,good taste.

[@StarCitizenSpeakeasy]

"The Count of Tuscany" is an intriguing title and based on a true story from Dream Theater. also anything from classic YES is be supper cool

[@patrickminer5926]

I love the way women react to music so angelic so beautiful.

[@aaronarnold7653]

Aloha, Kumasta ka another excellent reaction..😮....❤ peace 🎉😂

[@gavinmccrae6487]

Very cute reactions to the solo guys.

[@bigdaddyeb56]

R&R !!! Great Reaction !!!! Hello from Detroit Michigan

[@acemodez3169]

One of the best things growing up with Detroit radio is even coming in at 10 minutes, they still played this on occasion

[@EdKoller]

Love how you youngun's are discovering GREATNESS.!😅

[@bowtiefidenine]

Led Zeppelin ❤❤❤

[@isadona59]

When they made this song are in a life moment plain of troubel. John Bonhan in the drum made one of the best works of all time

[@tommytbone9778]

CAROL nailed it... We our in the presence of rock royalty and to conjure up the vision of Achilles in battle was an outstanding choice to put to music... As you will come to find out on your R&R journey the 70s decade was one of many diverse bands which has never been duplicated since...SO check yer spurs, hop in the saddle and giddyup a Ding Dong (insert your steed`s name)

[@davidevans3175]

No Zeppelin reaction is complete without listening to "Going to California", the LIVE VERSION, "Live at Earls Court 1975". Studio album version is great, but the live version is the one!! Cut and paste this ----> Led Zeppelin Going to California Live at Earls Court 1975

[@juliemanarin4127]

Yes yes

[@RodneyFrazer]

@@juliemanarin4127 agreed!

[@JU5TINPDX]

I have to agree, however the version from the “how the west was won”, from the forum in LA, 1972… is a very close second 🤔 Also, if you watch the Earl’s Court version stick around and enjoy “that’s the way” another definitive version…

[@RodneyFrazer]

@@JU5TINPDX Yeah, I have that DVD set. Absolutely incredible, and I love the whole acoustic segment. I think that would be a great idea if they react to that. I'm 100% onboard with your recommendation!

[@stephenmiller195]

Yes definitely

[@artemiasalina1860]

You're the first person I've heard who said that the drums sounded like a horse running. That's what I thought too, and when the symbols crash I think of that horse splashing in puddles of water, like it was running on a beach by the water's edge.

[@jeremywanner4526]

Best band ever

[@MrLightningBear]

one of my favorite…🤘🏼🥰

[@user-gk1nt6sm2z]

According to LZ, one of there more difficult tracks to play live.

[@EdKoller]

Brother man, I just eff'n LOVE how you GET Bonzo.

[@stephenseay3878]

This song or possibly Carouselambra (yeah that song) are my favorite but it is hard to pick a favorite from that many great songs.

[@greggpangle4385]

My first thought, "I've been playing guitar for 50 years, why does this guy have all those?" Then I look at mine, and realize we have a relationship, and have moved people, no matter what equipment I use.

[@EdKoller]

You guys takes are always so astute❤❤❤❤.

[@JohnLynn-xf1wn]

Fun fact: Ann and Nancy Wilson from Heart said that they basically ripped off the riff that kicks in at the beginning of Achilles Last Stand for their hit Barracuda. Once you hear it, those two songs will be tied together in your brain forever. :)

[@MrBedZeppelin]

Mature Zeppelin! Great reaction!

[@stanleymerritt4722]

Great song!! One of my favorite Zeppelin tunes. And it's WAY past time for you 2 to react to some YES music.

[@ateeshh4002]

Listen to this, Eddie - That's Led Zep's Best Concert and it has a Colossal Achilles Last Stand version. Audio Bootleg only available sadly. One can only imagine what the live or video footage would be like..😇