When The Levee Breaks feat. John Paul Jones | Playing For Change | Song Around The World

“When The Levee Breaks” is a powerful, thought-provoking and emotionally-charged classic by Led Zeppelin, from their Led Zeppelin IV album. The song is a rework of the 1929 original release by Kansas Joe Mccoy and Memphis Minnie about the Great Mississippi Flood of 1927; the most destructive river flooding in U.S. history.
“It seems that little has changed since 1927, or even 2005 with Katrina. It’s still a really powerful track, both musically and lyrically.”- John Paul Jones
Legendary multi-instrumentalist, John Paul Jones, is accompanied by Stephen Perkins of Jane's Addiction, Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks and over 20 musicians and dancers from seven different countries, in this Song Around The World version featured in Peace Through Music: A Global Event for the Environment.
Feel the impact of these compelling lyrics and let the music move your spirit!
"When The Levee Breaks" was written by John Bonham, John Paul Jones, Kansas Joe Mccoy, Memphis Minnie, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant
This Song Around The World was produced by Sebastian Robertson and Mark Johnson
FEATURING:
Alfredo Arce: Siku Flute
Ben Lee: Harmonica
Buffalo Nichols: Vocals, Guitar
Davey Chegwidden: Dundun Drums
Derek Trucks: Slide Guitar
Drums of the Pacific: Dancing, Log Drums
Elle Márjá Eira: Vocals
Jason Tamba: Banjo
John Paul Jones: Bass
Keith Secola: Slide Guitar
Mermans Mosengo: Harmonica
Mihirangi: Vocals
Nakeiltha Campbell: Dundun Drums
Pete Sands: Acoustic Guitar
Sebastian Robertson: Electric Guitar
Sikiru Adepoju: Talking Drum
Susan Tedeschi: Vocals
Stephen Perkins: Drums
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[@Kreepyb5]

Awesome thanks 🙏🏻

[@alpeach9480]

The more I hear this track, the less I can resist commenting. I mean, J. P. J., what can one say.? Genius, Maestro.? All the players are magnificent, - - standouts, - - Buffalo Nichols, Tedeschi / Trucks, Sebastian Robertson, Stephen Perkins, the maniac on drums, - - perfect.!! Which brings me to the beautiful Mihirangi, one of our very own Wahine Toa ( Google it.). As a Kiwi, I was already familiar with her work, but this piece just took my breath away.!! Go to " Peace Through Music, A Global Event For The Environment " to hear her incredible talk on the Whanganui River. Heart wrenching stuff, !! P. F. C. is truly the greatest force for peace in the world today. Al Peach, Aotearoa N.Z.

[@Kreepyb5]

@@alpeach9480 yes!! It's awesome he's awesome 👏🏻 💯👌🏻✌️👋👋

[@Kreepyb5]

@@alpeach9480 i Listen almost everyday 👍🏽✌️💯

[@Kreepyb5]

@@alpeach9480 Thankyou for your comment smiling huge!!! Have a wonderful day

[@Paneeks1960]

John Paul Jones never cared about the spotlight. But his presence is always known~

[@sillysod33]

@Blackie BMW Motorwerks your comment really has left me a little dazed. And confused.

[@norms3913]

He played more instruments then the bass and organs when he was in led zeppelin he also helped Jimmy on acoustic guitar and he played the played the mandolin on a led zeppelin song

[@samanders2676]

He would also leave the hotel alone to explore the city. JPJ is a pretty chill guy.

[@smallcheddar3012]

@@norms3913 I thought Jimmy played the mandolin? But certainly agreed I think he’s probably the most classically trained musician out of the bunch and incredibly talented on a variety of instruments

[@carlneoh5843]

@@smallcheddar3012 Jimmy played mandolin on Evermore but everything else is JPJ

[@mattsaunders5209]

That bassist John Paul Jones is really good, he should join a band he’d make it big

[@RogerRosenquist]

😆

[@peterbartolomeo5542]

Someday ...maybe when he's old enough.

[@marcelmallory2761]

Classic

[@christopherwood9213]

LOLOLOL!!!

[@guynameddoug]

Ah, they'd probably go down like a led zeppelin ...

[@williammcgeown4852]

This man was the backbone of Led Zeppelin, creative genius and truly nice person.

[@kskssxoxskskss2189]

I think that was sarcasm.

[@kingc5341]

N​ot at all.

[@kingc5341]

​@kskssxoxskskss2189 this dude is truly one of a kind.

[@thorfornad]

NO. The backbone of the band was Bonzo, and everyone agreed on that. That's why the band broke up after his death.

[@gafas_]

@@thorfornad though this is an exceptionally nice rendition of a masterpiece, it's just 'different' without Bonzo. He was, indeed, the backbone of Led Zep.

[@robsbisa1411]

That lady from New Zealand sent shivers !

[@paulmeersa7162]

First time I heard Stairway was at that beach!

[@delcapslock100]

And here outfit was badass!

[@SahiraSound]

Mihirangi❤️😍

[@cindynesbit2655]

Yeah she sent it!

[@pauldacus4590]

I've read at least 1 million youtube comments about "underrated" bands, singers, musicians, etc. But there simply is no human being more underrated than John Paul Jones. He played: Bass guitar, guitar, recorder, koto, lap steel guitar, autoharp, ukulele, clavinet, sitar, keyboards, keytar, mandolin, cello, harp, chitarrone, lirone, viola da gamba and percussion He sang vocals in the greatest rock band in history. He's a composer, and has been in 9 movies/vid's. He has been an active musician for almost 60 YEARS. I say again: There simply is no human being more underrated than John Paul Jones. Period.

[@eugeniyerer1566]

I would say more, his solo disks more interesting,then uthers Zep,s member s.

[@klondike316]

Gotta agree even though it's so strange saying that about a member of Zeppelin.

[@tylerdurden5122]

Mate I suggest you look up what the word “underrated” means. Because JPJ is very highly rated by anyone who knows anything about music. He isn’t underrated at all, you goose

[@brianvadnaisguitar3991]

@@tylerdurden5122 I'd say he's not talked about enough in the music world. Dude is such a phenominal professional player. I feel he's always deserved more credit. I think that's the meaning of the message.

[@duane124]

Nailed it... . He does his thing... he has no desire to be Robert plant... watch his blues stuff... holy crap... he doesn't need validation from me... all I can do as old fat guy is thank you

[@guyrovella8402]

The musicians are all incredible but the people that mixed and engineered it are geniuses.

[@toothman98]

So hard to get that good of a mix! I’d love to be a fly on the wall watching that magic!

[@MrMatt-cm6do]

Very true!

[@flightofthebumblebee9529]

The deer.

[@bjornyesterday2562]

Yes Yes yes

[@clubdinousa8700]

Sorry, not feeling it at all

[@gspsutube1]

Susan Tedeschi's singing here raises the hair on my body! Lord, have mercy!

[@johnj9267]

her husband played the guitar Derritt Tuck, I know I misspelled.

[@petechesterfield8253]

Me too. Goosebumps

[@txhansolo22]

@@johnj9267 Derek Trucks and yes that's Butch Trucks of the Allman Brothers fame's nephew.

[@davegrier523]

Really? She's just yelling. Got no tone, no vibrato, no soul at all.

[@danielvahnke3369]

@@davegrier523 Yeah - might as well dig up Ruby Starr for a shrill waka-gospel ejak - is that mean uva me t'say?

[@rickyrodriguez5744]

How the songs of this great band and John Paul Jones himself can bring the world together and tears to my eyes.

[@rodolfodening6448]

Alfredo Arce un orgullo q hayas tocado con semejante maestro. Abrazo desde Argentina

[@ricklocke1187]

I’ve met him and he’s very humble considering his legendary status

[@TropicalLatitude]

John Paul Jones is one of the greatest bass players and all round rock minds ever. He never gets enough credit. His bass parts are the drive, swing, and funk behind countless zep records.

[@rangerrecon]

A great classical composer as well. I can't imagine Kashmir without his orchestration.

[@figjamraskoli2787]

And as cool af as always

[@davidjohnson4761]

No doubt, without Jones you don't get the Zep sound.

[@cguzelli1]

This is a kick-ass version that surpasses my favorite, the original by Kansas City Joe and Memphis Minnie and even the Zeppelin remake. John played bass in the Shadows, but beginning in 1964, he began studio work for Decca and found himself arranging and conducting session work for various English artists and bands we all are familiar with. Took up piano at 6 taught by his father, who was an arranger for a big band, apparently this early mixture of music served him well when joining Led Zeppelin. I know everyone heaps praise on Jimmy Page and rightfully so, but Jimmy wouldn't have had the success or longevity (he was also an in demand session guitarist) as anyone who has ever played in a band, knows it takes every musician to make the band. John's contributions to Zeppelin are often overlooked. Great job here, John!

[@revans3680]

YOUR ABSOLUTELY CORRECT HE NOT ONLY BASS BUT KILLER KEYBOARD AND MANDOLIN. ACUTELY SANG AND SPOKE ON A FEW. Like whers the confounding bridge and talking in the beginning of the ocean ? Mandolin on going to California and the BATTEL FOR EVERMORE

[@BeastCheapz]

JPJ is truly a living legend. IMO he's the most underrated musician in the history of rock and roll. Respect

[@oldmaninavan3592]

Without a doubt. Was just as good on guitar as Page, could play a dozen instruments and was an amazing songwriter. The quiet knight.

[@mozearteffect10]

AGREED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!THOSE IN THE KNOW KNOW.....

[@jessem5427]

@@oldmaninavan3592 Yes! I alawys felt if he wanted to outshine Page he could.

[@Ou81269]

Certainly under rated as a bass player.

[@INXS7144]

Not underated in the least! He's an awesome musician of many instruments, and one of the greatest bass players in Rock music.

[@marcos_c_m]

Zeppelin was a very rare moment. Four individual genius and virtuosos in his own paths. And with gigantic chemistry as a team. Even Beatles wasn't so balanced individually and as a team.

[@johnj9267]

agree.

[@viaromabandit5051]

4 individuals that can take great songs like one from the original Blues artist, and make themselves legends and millionaires in the process. Cool.

[@toddnakrosis4415]

@@viaromabandit5051 troll.

[@dustinpomeroy8817]

​@viaromabandit5051 it's all good,you go listen to whatever it is your rambling about,unoriginal or not they sucked until Led Zeppelin got ahold of it.

[@kevinwaters5872]

“Crying won’t help you , prayer won’t do you no good”. One of the greatest lines I have ever heard.

[@markberman6708]

I would like your comment but you're at "42"...

[@rlpd5218]

And how did they know the levee was gonna break in Chicago? The corrupt City of Chicago knew about those problems long ago and they let it break

[@CathyKeating]

@@markberman6708 🤣😆😎

[@user-hy7zb2vl3t]

You have nonidea😢

[@haraldpettersen3649]

For those who do not get goosebumps from this piece of music, there is no musical hope for them.

[@JOHNJDEG420]

yes

[@reconquistaahead1602]

@@JOHNJDEG420 still prefer robert plant

[@stephenharper8935]

Dude... this restores my faith in humanity... watching it again real soon!

[@davidmacleod9313]

Goosebumps? Scuse me while I blow my nose! 😊

[@williamsnyder1205]

So true, one of the most powerful songs I can think of!!!

[@Astronaut_FX]

Mr. John Paul Jones is the most underappreciated figure in all of music. Few have ever had the level of musical vision that he's been able to achieve throughout his career. And he continues to do so while being content to surround himself with talented people, and take a very low-key and humble role himself. Thank you for this Mr. Jones!

[@markhill9275]

Not underappreciated by Zeppophiles. He is just the Zeppelin George!

[@tommitchell7294]

I really hate how the word "under-appreciated" is tossed around these days --- JPJ was NEVER under-appreciated by anyone who grew up with Led Zep as the soundtrack to their youth! He's also highly respected by every good musician who came on the scene in the past 40 years! JPJ is one of the "gods of rock" and will never be minimized in rock history.

[@markhill9275]

@@tommitchell7294 totally agree, just like the word legend or star is thrown around. To me, there are only a handful of real music legends around. My yardstick is Sir Paul, if you can come very close to him you are a legend, Paul is Royalty.

[@tommitchell7294]

@@markhill9275 --- it just really irritates me to see words like "legend" and "icon" tossed around so much --- NOBODY who grew up in the 70s, 80s, or 90s under-appreciated Jonesy and his contributions to rock history --- he's one of the gods!

[@markhill9275]

@@tommitchell7294 so with you on this.

[@jeffreykrause2441]

I met John Paul Jones in a bar in Long Beach. He was on holiday with Wife and son, real cool guy. Had a few Heineken's and talked about Rock & Roll.

[@PlayingForChange]

That is a great story! We're happy to hear more.

[@VanirTraditionalist]

One of those encounters you’ll never forget. I worked in the music business for years. Met many a legend. After a while you realize they’re all just mortals like the rest of us. But meeting JPJ? I’d be a nervous wreck, afraid of going fanboy and making an ass of myself.

[@iwanbottos5128]

Dear Penthouse...... My dreams are different than yours .

[@alexf7187]

Heinekens ? Nothing better ?

[@JohnPicot-so5hc]

Must have been a different JPJ as he doesn't have a son...3 daughters lol

[@chdnorm]

My only regret, is that I have but one thumbs up to give.

[@archietheanarchist]

here's one of mine to help

[@johncritcher391]

Tedeschi, Trucks, Perkins, and Jones would be an incredible touring band.

[@TheGuitarMan71]

Duane Allman too yessir

[@2v_5r84]

@@TheGuitarMan71 Duane Allman passed away decades ago

[@davidg1612]

That would be awesome.

[@tylerdurden5122]

@@TheGuitarMan71 haha yeah ol Duane probably isn’t playing at his best these days….

[@nixoncarvalho2075]

Tell me about it.

[@PitboyHarmony1]

Blown away. The sonic addition of the Maori lady and the Norwegian singer was just extreme. Takes this song we all know, to a whole different place, and sinks the message in that much more.

[@jorjinawright2141]

JPJ is currently in a band with the Norwegian singer. I"m sure it was him that suggested bringing her in.

[@DavidScheidler-cr4il]

that woman from New Zealand has an amazingly beautiful voice

[@user-ny3ke1iu1s]

No, she doesn't

[@DavidScheidler-cr4il]

@@user-ny3ke1iu1s that's your opinion

[@antonyfaulkner8649]

Wow!!! Just Wow!!! ... and that Harmonica... he caught the very Soul of this classic and just blew it back down from the heavens. ❤

[@rawdonwaller]

Susan Tedeschi is such a stellar, class act.

[@ManCrew]

What a great singer she is. Amazing.

[@geraldoizidorio5590]

I love her! Great Voice!

[@cliveramsbotty6077]

i imagine everyone who goes to her concerts turns up in a massively oversized diesel truck and at the end of the night a giant black cloud hangs above the car park

[@Handyandy747]

Derek Trucks is one of the greatest guitarists alive today.

[@timhoovermusicman]

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[@simonedmonds3359]

Certainly the greatest slide guitarist....probably ever. He's a virtuoso.

[@ireneruthfox]

His wife sure can sing, also.

[@TheGuitarMan71]

Him and Duane Allman

[@joejackson9986]

Are you kidding?

[@user-wy7pv1rd3g]

Seeing the world play the same song .. brought tears to my eyes... So easy to get along with each other.. Come on people

[@ohgawd]

Me too! Im bawling my eyes out! At 11, this was my favorite song!

[@rodturner6759]

Talk to pooty...

[@jonholland6067]

It’s that simple? @@rodturner6759

[@TheFalconerNZ]

I hope you have followed in to listen/watch more of PFC song list. The first song I heard was 'Stand by Me' (the song that got them started) & I love the message & how they are trying to spread it. More recognition & suggestions in the algorithm please KZbin

[@Fortwuny]

I feel you brother!

[@TallyRocky]

Mihirangi…WOW what pipes!!!

[@emerraldx]

dang girl, Mihirangi is killing the vocals in the middle there, need to check out more of her stuff, whole mix is absolutely fabulous and for great causes too 🥰

[@danmcconnell5941]

heck yea, right? I want more from her!

[@miketonner3094]

Stunning Vocals from these ladies.

[@kalowedgeF]

For reallll!!! Love it

[@8arrows]

Beautiful

[@glenchapman3899]

Yeah I thought she was going to blow a lung she singing so hard

[@andrewwallace7775]

Playing for Change is one of the most wonderful things in the world today. Thank you all!

[@fairygodmomma2313]

No kidding!! 😍👌

[@MaryJohanna]

Indeed and most worthy our support

[@Mikey1962]

I could not have said it any better myself.

[@diverdavis2009]

You nailed it right on the drum kit, the bass guitar, the amazing voices, tje harmonica and the harmony we all need. Hey Putin...War! Hunh, what is it good for? Absolutely nuthin.

[@billkingston4402]

Beats praying

[@terrywilkinson809]

There are no words to do this justice....... I would say phenomenal but it doesn't even come close.

[@jeffreysimmons1084]

So true

[@davidvergari6715]

WHAT IS IT ABOUT THIS VIDEO that moves me to tears? So many things I cannot understand. My heartfelt gratitude to all of you who made this possible.

[@janelightning73]

OUTRAGEOUS piece!!! Every single musician is burning hot, and brought it together in a most beautiful way!

[@TheOBOM]

JPJ is still a Bass God ... GOAT. And all the other musicians here are too; simply awesome, this. Thank you all.

[@franklaferriere5754]

My first concert was Led Zep, Song Remains the Same movie tour at MSG. Could not hear right for three days, could not talk for two. But one of the best concerts Ive seen, and Ive seen hundreds.

[@thegoose4715]

Entwistle is GOAT

[@franklaferriere5754]

There are many GOATS bassists, depending on style. JPJ, Entwistle, Geddy Lee, the late Cliff Burton and many others, my personal fav as a metalhead is Burton. But I love the styles of the others mentioned and call them GOAT too

[@seltonk5136]

The only thing this fucken video lacks is ChewbaccaMom ❤️. Next time

[@flamingfrancis]

@@franklaferriere5754 I cannot believe that in those listings the name Jack Bruce does not appear. He was Cream for a reason.

[@marcusdottlinger1332]

Jonesy is the coolest! Best bass player ever!

[@openmymind73]

With his original '62 Jazz Bass, Awesome !

[@RCAvhstape]

@@openmymind73 Is it his original? It looks pretty new i this vid.

[@johnnyplatis]

@Ronald williams Yeah, but JPJ is bloody Led Zeppelin.

[@skipper6528]

what amp is John Paul Jones using? does anyone know?

[@vini602]

@@RCAvhstape This is not original. It's a replica he got from Fender. In a video class he talks about

[@davidvergari6715]

WHAT IS IT ABOUT THIS VIDEO that moves me to tears? So many things I cannot understand. My heartfelt gratitude to all of you who made this possible.

[@bcb2555]

It's the truth and innocence that we live in in our society

[@susanmetcalf1500]

Yet again, wishing for the most volume, huge speakers and amp and in a field miles from anyone!!

[@danielacton9943]

OMG! If that doesn’t win a Grammy for best arrangement there is no justice in the world.

[@twayne462]

Grammy's are a popularity contest. Don't hold your breath.

[@tommitchell7294]

Grammy's seem to take a big smelly shit on true rock icons like Jonesy --- just look at how they treated the tribute to Eddie Van Halen after he died --- disgraceful

[@bononista3999]

That would be great (we can dream).

[@dezsokosa9182]

@Ronald williams ...i agree with you...

[@wayne5000]

💯

[@bluorangefyre]

This is pretty awesome! It is also a testament to how good Zeppelin was that they used seven people to replace Robert Plant on vocals and harmonica, six people to replace Jimmy Page on guitar, an army of drummers and percussionists to replace John Bonham, yet John Paul Jones is absolutely irreplaceable, and didn't need any assistance with bass duties.

[@tylerdurden5122]

Excellent point!!

[@bens4295]

JPJ Never got enough credit. His grooves Make Zep for me, and a lot of other people.

[@MGMTBC]

@@bens4295 in fairness he is up against arguably 3 GOATs! But he held it all together.

[@bens4295]

@@MGMTBC You speak the Truth. Imagine Page playing a new riff, looking at you on bass and saying "what can you do over that" . Lotta pressure.

[@tyc4231]

@@bens4295 *under that

[@bmac1209]

Wow Mihirangi! She killed it. What a set of pipes!!!

[@guypierce6323]

One note from the bass and it's all there again, incredible.

[@Fire_Marshall_Bill]

Susan and Derek we're perfect for this. Whoever booked this did a fantastic job.

[@tylerdurden5122]

Mate whoever picks the artists for each part is bloody awesome. Just nails it

[@markberard804]

Yeah, Derek was killing it on the slide guitar!

[@mikew.1913]

Would have made Duane proud that Butch's nephew done good

[@Kmudaify]

Jeezuss..... when Mihirangi from New Zealand kicked in, it was a near spiritual experience...chills city... I got goosebumps man. How does a Kiwi channel the blues that well? Jimmy Page is loving this, without a doubt.

[@cynthialangley7338]

The Blues are universal!

[@jacobforrester9827]

No kidding. She's a real show stealing powerhouse. And not in a bad way.

[@sonnysvensson7040]

Same! I was NOT prepared for that! Instant goosebumps!

[@devinbret]

Why would it be any different for a New Zealander than it was for a British guy?

[@Handwerkskunst]

@@devinbret It is't - as we can see and hear :)

[@debrak3594]

Crazy good!! The harmonica is off the chart. Thanks to all.

[@oneanddone7992]

Stephen did this song justice in ways that would make John Bonham himself proud. The sound of the drims, the feel, the right sized drums. Brilliant x 10.

[@scottwright388]

Thanks to John Paul Jones and all the musicians, and people behind the scenes for making this happen.

[@elizabethclaiborne6461]

How about some love for the poor black lady in New Orleans who wrote it? Almost all of Led Zeppellins work is American music written by poor black Southerners that they got very wealthy appropriating and exploiting. It’s fantastic music - but people need to understand where it comes from and why it was written. This is a blues song. The Rolling Stones did the same thing.

[@Sophie-cat-]

@@elizabethclaiborne6461 What is the poor black ladies name that wrote it?

[@HardRockMaster7577]

Caution: This Video has low volume input. If you raise the volume level a lot to compensate, as I did, I got quite a shock when I played another YT video that had regular volume input!!!

[@LittleFiddlyBits]

Most of Playing For Change's covers are in the "pretty good" to "really good" range, but every once in a while you'll get one that is just mind-blowing. This is one of those. Truly on another level.

[@mjm290853]

Yes they did a good cover, but the real satisfaction is in the original

[@garyaustin8595]

HIGHEST Level

[@GOODNOIGHT]

Man its true but when they nail it they NAIL IT. This was one of them and recently Oye Como Va by Santana. It was better than I expected

[@edwinsantos7673]

@@mjm290853 The Memphis Minnie version? Her guitar playing was incredible, and a credit to Jimmy Page for having the ear to pick up on her genius, and the imagination to re-intepret it

[@msgoodspeller]

Incredible

[@CloudsOnTheSun]

Whhooooo Nelllie!!! What a presentation! Thanks to everyone that participated.

[@dkm66]

Say what you want…Led Zeppelin was indeed one of the greatest rock bands ever…John Paul Jones was without a doubt the most talented members of that super group.

[@scottthedelinquent]

jon bonham was wayyyyy better dude. the fact that he could play drum solos for 15-30 minutes while the rest of his band took breaks to go do drugs is incredible

[@Suunder]

@@scottthedelinquent JPJ played multiple. why be great at one when you can play multiple instruments and can bring more diversity into the sound than any of the other band members.

[@CarloWolf-ij3zv]

Led Zeppelin much more than a legend ❤

[@johnwarner4513]

No question about JPJ👍

[@jimmcmahon2376]

He was multiple members of Zep?

[@simontemplar3359]

Mind blown. This has to be the best version of this tune ever. Just the combo of John Paul Jones and Derek Trucks in the same band? Unreal. This was tremendous! All the musicians here were part of something transcendental. These collabs are proof that music is bigger than us all, but it unites us into something bigger than ourselves. Bravissimo!

[@rjpg]

Nope, LZ is better but this is a great effort.

[@da324]

@@rjpg Nope, Memphis Minnie and Kansas Joe McCoy is better, but Zeppelin give it a great effort.

[@gummiesrule88]

@@da324 Those versions sound almost nothing like Zeppelin's version. Apples and oranges. It's like comparing Jake Holmes's "Dazed and Confused" with Zeppelin's.

[@skipper6528]

what amp is John Paul Jones using? does anyone know?

[@da324]

@@gummiesrule88 I was just mocking the guy because of his response. Of course the versions sound nothing alike, and contrary to my post; I prefer Zeppelin's.

[@plasteredbastard]

Derek Trucks is hands down the greatest axe man alive.

[@PageCrowes]

He plays like no other

[@robpattison6606]

he’s definitely got the goods

[@robpattison6606]

@@PageCrowes he is very identifiable . like when you hear Zappa

[@johnj9267]

This is best music video I've ever seen...thanks people🙏

[@77heavensgate]

I can never get enough of this song. It’s just such an incredibly great song everyone in it is fantastic. What a turn on.❤❤❤❤

[@andysmith6512]

The whole track is incredible but as soon as Susan Tedeschi starts singing it takes it up to a new level.

[@brianisaac1575]

I was wondering if it was just me...

[@Mark_McC]

@@brianisaac1575it’s not just you.

[@user-rd4ss6wx9s]

Word

[@frankelepartners]

Keep on Trucking!

[@Karensagainstkarens]

That was BY FAR the BEST Playing for Change number ever. The harp guys TORE IT UP! JPJ Is The Man. Susan Tedeschi? What a pull Guys Who Put This Together👏👏👏👏👏

[@kayh7982]

Susan Tedeschi? Is married to Derek Trucks that you see here as well. They both broke out as teens in the 90's. 2012 GRAMMY for Blues Album of the year REVELATOR and Derek's lifetime achievement Grammy. Huge catelog, known as best jam band ever. Here's 1 of my faves from Tedeschi Trucks Band "BOUND FOR GLORY" kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6GkeIxqncmEfZo

[@Karensagainstkarens]

Sweet!

[@keeferdog5617]

Can’t wait to see Derek & Susan July 2024 at RED ROCKS…

[@chrisgauthier4815]

Blessed to see them at the Beacon in NYC this spring

[@dananthony6258]

This makes me realize how insanely amazing the original is.

[@darrens9918]

Who gets goosebumps when Mihirangi starts belting it out?

[@davidtingley9978]

Every freaking time!

[@malcshone4409]

Everyone!!!

[@AMCarter33]

Every time!

[@RaynerGraham]

Yes. Watching, I always particularly liked this song, I really enjoy what they're doing here, and then ... Mihirangi. Oh my.

[@marcdavis5728]

Ohh Yes Darren oh yes mate.

[@AmigoKandu]

Thank you, Playing For Change! On the Led Zeppelin IV album, an extra name is added: Memphis Minnie, a famous Mississippi Delta Blues guitarist & singer. She composed over 200 songs, including "When The Levee Breaks" in 1929. The Great Mississippi River Flood of 1927 sent water 80 miles inland, devastating the poor rural farm towns. African-Americans became the focus for labor to repair & build new levees, and disaster relief food was rationed in a way that daily food was only given after a day of labor. After things settled, many Black families migrated north to Chicago & Detroit. Memphis Minnie was a blues icon who made an undeniable mark on American music and influenced musicians like Bonnie Raitt and Led Zeppelin. Born in 1897 as Lizzie Douglas, she was a pioneer of electric guitars and prolific composer who wrote nearly 200 songs in her career.

[@marklinton-smith5860]

Thanks for the interesting and often forgotten source information!

[@richardharris8311]

Fantastic background information, very interesting to know. Thank you so much.

[@daghostxxx1797]

I understand the meals at the end of the day, work done - then the reward. We should figure out a way to make this work with our politicians ?

[@yourhuckleberry6757]

Bonnie Raitt and led zeppelin.. You mean everyone. Care to give credit to where Minnie and other black Americans got influence ? Lol.. We don't credit any of the cultures that mixed here. Traditional Irish sounds more Africa than black American music..lol. If I'm wrong about you I'm sorry... It's just getting old. Thanks for the back story.

[@AmigoKandu]

@@daghostxxx1797 Good point! I didn't put all the details. The control of food was so that poor people could not travel away. Worse, many of the poor Blacks had been sharecropping, under Debt Peonage system. A virtual prisoner camp was made, to keep them in the Delta farmland, to pay off enormous debts. This was slavery, all over again. Herbert Hoover was federal Secretary of Commerce who came out to oversee the massive relief operation. Media coverage made him a hero, so Hoover ran for President and won! When flood was over, many of the Blacks migrated north to a new life in Chicago, or Gary, Indiana, or Detroit & Dearborn, Michigan, or Cleveland, Ohio.

[@patrickhite3026]

John Paul Jones, Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeshi....How could it not be a great version.🍄🍄🍑

[@user-nt4ip2gh1s]

That New Zealander gal voice shattered my windscreen. Epic!

[@terywetherlow7970]

@user: those dancer's !! Wow!

[@cyrillevladimirov6972]

There'll never be such band as Led Zeppelin again! Regards from Bulgaria!

[@Mooncake-01Y09]

From Germany too. 😁

[@ChosenHandle117]

Yep! Greetings from Beckenham, near Sidcup where JPJ is from. But he's John Baldwin.... JPJ was 1st US Navy Admiral, I've found out. "Goin' down now, goin' down..."

[@judyandsteve]

Hi from Florida, USA!!!

[@LA80sMike]

John Paul Jones & Stephen Perkins….that’s a beyond solid rhythm section…

[@matthewjames206]

Right? JPJ and Grohl. And of course, Bonham 🍻

[@matthewdrake4385]

Matthew, JPJ and Grohl were in Them Crooked Vultures together.

[@giantclam1822]

Until he breaks mallet...lol

[@skipper6528]

what amp is John Paul Jones using? does anyone know?

[@wysiwyg2489]

The women and the rhythm section first

[@A_A_K_123]

perfection, inspiring, tears in my eyes, love it, love it, love it, love it, love it, love it, love it, love it, love it, love it, love it, love it, love it, love it, love it, love it!!!!!!!!

[@johnbrodie9416]

One of the best compilations ever put together…

[@Cantona31]

This slide guitar by Derek Trucks is the Launcher putting the Song into Orbit !!!

[@zuruck1]

To see this slide part played on a Firebird...ugh what a combination. That's cool as f***

[@arnulfmayer6519]

Indeed.

[@roderickbalt8993]

Don't forget Susan!

[@timhoovermusicman]

@@zuruck1 well you definitely need to see this!kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWS7YX-wr7qrd7c

[@timhoovermusicman]

@@roderickbalt8993 I never do!😄kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWS7YX-wr7qrd7c

[@smithn.wesson495]

Listen to the bass in this song.....precise, powerful and perfect. The way John Paul Jones has been playing for over 50 years. JPJ was Led Zeppelin's secret weapon. Robert Plant and Jimmy Page got all limelight and glory, but JPJ was the transmission that made the car move forward.

[@jansmitowiczauthor78]

Bonzo though. Led Zep ain't all time without Bonzo

[@derrickwright1996]

Bonzo AND JPJ was a force!!!

[@breech123]

Bonzo was the aviation fuel

[@Abcd-df2ep]

@@derrickwright1996 my thought, Led Zep was heavy because of both

[@johnbolton9483]

He also has a great sense of humor !

[@billmuir4897]

His mate Trucks can hold a tune as well. Great to see these Artists contributing to such a beautiful, brilliant Cause. I hope that Vocalist Susan gets the recognition she’s due. Superb performance.

[@tomsterism]

THIS has become my favorite version of the song. Magnificent editing!

[@terywetherlow7970]

@tomsterism I completely agree! And the "cause" is icing on top.

[@rohitelias]

When the levee breaks has been my ringtone for the past 8 years

[@fairygodmomma2313]

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣👍👍👍👍

[@ryanakabomber]

I dig it!! My favorite song of all time 🤘🧔

[@SMXJH]

Relatable. 😄

[@barbc7698]

Didn’t know what to expect. Just floored. Indigenous people from other parts of the world, playing their hearts out, really drives home the message. Was raised in the 70’s and this song is part of the DNA

[@davidvergari6715]

Floored is apt. Enthralled. Gobsmacked. Pick ‘em

[@HavendaleBlvd80]

Music is the best medicine we share. What a performance here.

[@Maria-tm2eu]

Music kept me alive, and still does. Give me good music and I need just half of my medicines. 🤭

[@dave9351]

Tedeschi ? "Going Down, Going Down Now" ! Thank you Led Zeppelin (JPJ) for the moments you made in my life Vietnam vet that was in high school, when Led Zep 1 came out and it it simply ripped my mind ! Brilliant

[@dave9351]

Let me give a HUGE shoutout to the NZ gals that absolutely ripped the top off it ! Such a collaboration ? Deep thoughts for the folks in Libya that literally dealt with the "Levee Breaking" RIP to all those that passed/drowned

[@stephenroylance3958]

This whole video is mind blowing, but the vocalist from New Zealand was another level

[@RobertDeloyd]

Mihirangi blew my mind!

[@davesherry5384]

Yes, she comes from the socialist republic of New Gulag land.

[@simonedmonds3359]

@@davesherry5384 You mean the country that handle the virus better than almost any other?

[@jasii6940]

@@simonedmonds3359 By shutting down their borders and being an island, then yes.

[@simonedmonds3359]

@@jasii6940 And listening to the science and acting on it rather than pandering to those making the noise bleating about how their rights are being infringed.

[@patbrennan6572]

Another example of the genius of MR John Paul Jones.

[@williammccready7278]

I listened to this out of curiosity when it popped up in my feed. As someone whose been listening to JPJ since 1969, I expected nothing less than the best, and in typical fashion he delivered. What a phenomenal group of musicians assembled from around the globe, including indigenous artists from around the world. To see the inclusion of their names and countries was awesome. A classic in any decade or century! ❤

[@terry1965]

John Paul all I can say is unbelievable

[@eliasarias9925]

Originally composed by Menphis Minnie, this song is going to complete 100 years this decade...

[@martyjohnson9222]

John Paul Jones Is Greatness. Mixing Tedeschi/Trucks and Others is Rock N Roll Personified

[@enduser6764]

Brilliant John, simply brilliant. Thank you.

[@caseywilkinson3305]

lady that sang the last frame gave me serious goosebumps dam she can belt

[@jasonking1251]

Buffalo Nickels, what a voice man! Mihirangi and Susan Tedeschi are both excellent and bring 2 different styles to the jam!

[@elyot4010]

Imagine having the job to mix this. Talk about pressure, but also honor

[@fairygodmomma2313]

Yes honors... Grammy time fwiw!! 💖

[@markhill9275]

Probably JPJ did it himself!

[@Spartan3448]

Here’s a short article about the mixing and creation of this song: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/john-paul-jones-re-record-when-the-levee-breaks-1278309/

[@elyot4010]

@@Spartan3448 Excellent! Thanks!

[@elyot4010]

@@markhill9275 It's possible!

[@victorkreitner754]

Love Derek Trucks guitar playing in this. Not only is he a great guitar player he's a great human being.

[@micheleparker3780]

SMOKIN' VERSION!!!!!

[@mikewebster8262]

I actually got goosebumps when Susan started singing. Just amazing 😊👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@mikehunt7810]

Memphis Minnie wrote this song, died penniless and unknown, I imagine she is heaven smiling at the thought of so many millions simply enjoying her genius

[@renatofabiano2879]

I'm a big fan of Zeppelin since I'm a teenager, so when I found out this song from their IV album was a remake, felt something strange: how could their best song in the album (with Stairway to Heaven and Black Dog at the same fucking release), perhaps best track from all albums, be kinda a cover... Older, I also found out that in the 9th Beethoven's Symphony, on it's most famous section "Ode an die Freund" is a kinda cover, also - the great Master has made the music over a Schiller's poem. So state that When the Levee breaks is the "Ode an die Freund" from Led Zeppelin is a compliment indeed.

[@dominiquepaul6877]

@@renatofabiano2879I enjoy reading Led Zeppelin and Beethoven in the same comment it makes me dare say they are my favorite musicians over all the others!

[@exclamationpointman3852]

Thank you for telling me. GOD bless her soul.

[@lloydsumpter7735]

@@renatofabiano2879 Led Zep "borrowed" a great deal of classic blues tunes, especially in their earlier albums. Sometimes they acknowledged the original, sometimes they just said "Traditional, arranged by Plant and Page".

[@lynnwood3372]

I had to look that up as well ...I mean what would a group of British dudes know about a levy breaking?

[@Meatbalzz]

Outstanding version of the song! The female vocalists have extremely strong voices!

[@leonardjames17]

Do you people know how awesome this video really is?

[@JCFRFutterman]

Yes.

[@vikartindur]

Yes.

[@johnsradios484]

Yes!

[@neilwadlington6777]

FN Awesome!

[@danielmcmeen3167]

Yes.

[@bubhub64]

The young man named Buffalo Nichols that opens the song on vocals gives me the chills when I hear him sing. He's young, but his voice sounds old filled with pain and suffering. Incredible artist as is everyone in this video.

[@LG-dj9qr]

@Fred Wills everybody is an expert. He was great.

[@maureenmclaughlin562]

He's fabulous!!! ❤️ 🔥 🎤 🎶

[@debbradonovan6289]

Me too

[@shaunlovett1565]

Yeah, opening vocals, badass

[@alisonbell3561]

Yes, his vocals are freaking fabulous. Hit me right in the heart

[@robertmcgiverin]

Excellent work Mr Jones and everyone involved two thumbs Sir 👍 👌

[@dougjones4538]

That was amazing! My favorite part was when the tip of Stephen Perkins' drumstick flew off. He got a kick out of it too. What a fun moment!!!

[@markberman6708]

I watch that every time and it cracks me up, there's a micro-pause there and he just looks at his stick stunned... and I love how much he is enjoying himself. Everyone in this song.

[@gracie992001]

Growing up in the 60's and 70's, this song is part of my DNA. To hear it revisited in such a vital, vibrant way gives me goosebumps and I'm not crying, you're crying.

[@Fogel70]

Older people may have said the same thing about Led Zeppelins cover of Kansas Joe McCoy's original from 1929.

[@gracie992001]

@@Fogel70 Agreed, but I know blues purists who scoff at Led Zepp, Pink Floyd, etc. just because they used electric instruments and distortion and took the genre into new sonic/structural arrangements. I love hearing the experimentation (when it works, and I admit that's subjective), but I'm not a big fan of bands that try to reproduce their sound all over again (like Greta Van Fleet). And there are very few modern "pure" blues artists that don't bore me to tears...

[@BlueGoat682]

Larry = ditto :-)

[@HARobbJr]

"Crying won't help you. Praying won't do you no good." When the Levee Breaks. Feels like our whole damn country.

[@danielmcmeen3167]

and our whole world

[@joeljohnson8214]

Stephen Perkins killing it. Jane's Addiction should've covered this.

[@dhruvakumar8286]

Layers of instruments ebbing and flowing, humans from disparate background coming together, communicating in the language of music. Playing for Change at its finest.

[@briandonovan634]

Derek Trucks with absolutely the most tasteful and beautiful slide guitar solo! Killed it!

[@randykenezone447]

He owns the slide, bar none Groomed by The Allmans. Tough to go wrong.

[@pammcmonigle6061]

He is amazing, and so is his wife! They are so great live.

[@pammcmonigle6061]

@@randykenezone447yep!

[@malee99999]

Stands out amongst the others

[@victory902]

I bet Justin Johnson could have kicked it too....

[@postingid3214]

So, I planned on watching just a few seconds of this and ended up watching it three times in a row. This was such a fantastic production that it drew me in wanting to watch it again and again. Thank you to all involved in its production; and thank you Led Zeppelin for giving the world something great to listen to.

[@bodhimax5938]

I'm think I'm on my 9th watch with many more to come!!! 🎸🎶📶🌎🕉☮🌈

[@Claude1Rochon]

@@bodhimax5938 THIS is indeed an exceptionnal One. They're ALL very good BUT this one is ONE Level Above the rest ! Enjoy !

[@gail22213]

Exactly

[@chrisbenten9971]

Best. Version. Ever...

[@terywetherlow7970]

Needed to hear this again. Feels like all the "LEVEE'S broke,these days......Tee in New Mexico🕊️

[@ernstadden4837]

The instrumentalists are stunning, but the three womens voices are over the top, really gripping - each different, but together great. Greetings from Germany.

[@tm502010]

Yup. The engineering and mixing in a group like this - hauling in all the raw ingredients to make the final product… and what a product! 😍

[@kevinkeefe8221]

The older I get the more I love led Zeppelin s music!

[@andrewmantle7627]

Hear, hear.

[@TheBluesBird]

I truly do hope you realize this is not “Led Zeppelin’s music”. They just covered this really great old blues tune - and very well, I might add. One of my favorite covers, but this song was originally recorded in 1929. Google the history. It’s really interesting and I think you will enjoy it! It also, well for me anyway, makes me appreciate and respect the history of Led Zeppelin, too. 😎

[@AmericanoNYC]

​@@TheBluesBirdhave you actually listened to the 1929 version? It doesn't sound much like this at all. It doesn't have any of the feeling. It really isn't even 50% the same song. It's about the same as Ozzy's "Shot in the Dark" and Wildlife's. Really, barely the same song. Barely.

[@clayton5584]

That's funny. The older I got the more I realized led zeppelin are hucksters

[@brianisaac1575]

I've turned on several younger people (I'm 67 in November) to their music. Last year I played LZII, which my grown son (40-something) had never really sat down and listened to. Epic, to say the least. Not many bands in my library are like this; Where you re-listen over the years and continue to hear new "things" in the songs. Undiscovered nuances, and the like. All of the minute details in the playing and engineering are why I let myself be so disappointed when I saw them the only time on stage in 1977 on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge. I wasn't mature enough to understand the complexities of such a live performance as theirs and was not prepared in any way to appreciate their stage presence as much as I could have; As much as I should have. They were, however, the ultimate in cool for the day. Long live the music, and long live youthful dreams and visions. Hell, "Long Live Rock".

[@stuartowens7618]

JPJ is rock solid as usual !!

[@ergbudster3333]

So this man told me "Derek he been playin' since he was a chile.. and Susan she sing like a angel of the blues." Have to agree. And all these others.. brilliant! Playing For Change is absolutely the best thing on YT. The best!

[@2damnoldforUtube]

I have not seen them live, and I probably missed a reasonably priced chance. I will hear them live before I die, hopefully at Red Rocks.

[@garyc6774]

Only one word = Brilliant !