Don’t forget Bonzo did NOT play with a double bass pedal. His right foot was just a beast. It had a mind of its own

@joescott8877

2 жыл бұрын

Apparently Jimi Hendrix saw Zeppelin perform in , like, 1969 , and told Bonzo "Boy, you got a right foot like a country jackrabbit!" Love it!

@joshuawark6476

Жыл бұрын

He did on occasion use two bass drums (with two pedals of course). He didn't need to, though. He could play everything on one.

This is the first song on their first album.

@PeterTea

3 жыл бұрын

And the rest is history.

@aafjeyakubu5124

2 жыл бұрын

That was one helluva hello to the world.

@franky528

Жыл бұрын

Yup!!

@franky528

Жыл бұрын

@@PeterTea Agreed!

@franky528

Жыл бұрын

@@aafjeyakubu5124 Agreed!

The things Bonzo could do on a single bass drum kit was sick

@VIDSTORAGE

3 жыл бұрын

He made it sound double and a triple set /**/

The song that introduced Bonzo to the world. Those triplets on a single kick-drum pedal. Goddamn!

@musicdunc

7 ай бұрын

I quit drumming and switched instruments because I couldn’t consistently hit those Bonzo bass drum triplets. Drove me bonkers.

Hard to find, but very much worth it: "Hey, Hey, What Can I Do" (Led Zeppelin)

@Kashmir.820

3 жыл бұрын

I love Hey Hey What Can I Do. I’ve only found one video of it on KZread great choice Alan Lovejoy

I think this might geometrically be the most perfect song ever written. No cap.

NEVER FORGET - Bonzo did NOT use a double bass pedal!! All that goodness was a single Ludwig Speed King. BEAST!!

@Boldaslove71

2 жыл бұрын

And you can hear that Speed King squeaking at the beginning of Since I've been Loving you.

If you are going to have a song to introduce yourself to the entire world, this is the one to choose if you are Led Zeppelin. This was their very first song on their very first album, and they didn't just knock the door down and walked through. They blew that door to smithereens, and put themselves above and beyond the rest of the music world from that point on.

It's crazy how we (me) never get tired of these tunes, even after so many listenings. Gets me going every single time.

You love Bonzo. Let me put you on to Four Sticks. Like the title says, the man used 4 sticks at once to play this track. One of their most difficult to record and barely played live.

And just like that, the world was introduced to the Bonham triplet.

@Pianoman999

3 жыл бұрын

Drummers would never be the same :)

@kevinmason7603

3 жыл бұрын

Funny story about that. He heard Carmine Apice play those triplets, so he imitated that sound. Catch was Apice had a double pedal. Bonzo figured how to do it with a single pedal. As told by Carmine Apice lol.

@joeday4293

3 жыл бұрын

"Boy, you got a right foot like a rabbit." - Jimi Hendrix to John Bonham

Van, you are my favorite reactor. Love that you appreciate the great LZ. Shows you have great taste.

A must listen is the Wonton Song. Now that’s a groove!

@fishboy91

3 жыл бұрын

@@GuitarMan65 No , he doesnt. Both of his parents are 100% English

This song... along with every song Led Zeppelin ever played demonstrates why they are the GOATs of rock.......literally!

That was the firsts one off of Led Zeppelin’s first album. It’s their introduction to the world.

Imagine how many speakers 🔊around the World 🌎 lost their innocence in 1968 when this song was kicked into one's consciousness like a Tank thru the front door with Bonham's arrival, delivering a heretofore unheard of type of bombastic orchestration masterfully weaved together by Jimmy Page's magic fingers and topped off with a singer who could soar like an angel, knock out a comet and catch it by the tail! Has there ever been a more dramatic opening act than the 1st track of the 1st album of this Band that was destined to achieve by all measures the pinnacle of success. Their music and legacy belong to the Ages. Today, some 50 years later....The Song Remains the Same! Centuries may pass, but they never will. They are the timeless for all time! 🇨🇦🍁🇨🇦

You're time is gonna come, bring it on home, gallows pole, what is and what should never be, just to name a few.

Here’s hoping for more good times than bad times.

Hey Van- just LOVE your discovery and acceptance of the great Zep, you will get tons of enjoyment of and from them, You will love their version of the 2/300 year-old Gallows Pole- rockified folk!- try to see where it turns from folk to soul to rock. Have a blast, man- be safe.

Led Zeppelin produced their entire first album in just 30 hours and its loaded with epic songs!

Yes this song introduced the world to Led Zeppelin. Can you imagine? I grew up listening to them and it must have been such an amazing time....

Hey Van, Zeppelin's been my band since the late 70s. Go deep. Listen to in all. No cap.

Bonzo was known to rock the columbs

Important to note, the bass drum triplets by Bonzo, done with one foot, not a using double bass. Amazing.

Hey Van, thanks for the shout out bro! You're a sweetheart. I sent you two LZ CD's (LZ II and Physical Graffiti). OK, next maybe you can check out Ten Years Gone, The Ocean (live), and the Rain Song by LZ. Regarding the music I sent, please let me know what you've heard so far and how you like it; would be great if you did some album reviews.

Very first song on very first album. Such an awesome intro. Do "Fool in the Rain" by Led Zeppelin next especially if you love Bonzo drums

The best way to be introduced to Zep is to listen to the first album in total.You don’t have to react to it.Do it on your own time.But by doing this you will get to understand the band and Jimmy Pages visón of the band. The adversity and creativity of the first record will blow your mind. It’s great to see younger people experiencing the masterful musicianship of Zeppelin. In a way I envy you and everyone that gets to hear their music for the first time.

This is THE 1ST song on The First album LZ1 that opened up another door

Led Zeppelin is everyone's number one band who actually likes real music.

@toetag1991

3 жыл бұрын

Uhh, well, used to be mine as well for a loooong-loong time, but there's some other interesting stuff out there, and as they say in my language: "You don't argue over people's tastes!"

@tannylee5302

3 жыл бұрын

I don't think so

@thenibnetwork4638

3 жыл бұрын

Swing and a miss...

@thenibnetwork4638

3 жыл бұрын

Swing and a miss...

@Vexelpops1

3 жыл бұрын

that is a low iq statement

This is one of their most popular songs. Not hard to figure out why. Let’s hear some Stones.

You are so fucking right about Bonzo on this track! This has always been one of my favorite Zeppelin songs. I have been listening to Zeppelin since I was a teenager. I completely burned myself out on Zeppelin! I have rediscovered them thanks to you and Zepperella.

One of my favorite LZ tracks!

I love you, because of how much you LOVE LED ZEPPELIN!!!!!!!!!!!!! Reactions are so passionate.

I really think you would love The Ocean. I haven't seen any reactors do it. Please try it out since you are a super fan like us led heads.

First track on first album, hooked ever since. It really was not fair to other bands, they are the greatest of all time.

Yesssssir! So glad you did this one. I've been loving watching these especially with drummers. I'm biased as a drummer lol Dont sleep on that bass line. It's phenomenal!

I started playing Drums cause of Bonham. Also my first concert.

FYI this is the first song on their first album. nothing like coming out with a bang!

Yeah!! This is the first Song, on their first Album!! This was the World's introduction to The Mighty Led Zeppelin!!

Love it!

Just hearing this again makes me remember how much GREAT music we had when I was a teenager!

Thank you for being the first reactor, and there are many, who noticed that he is specifically double tapping the bass drum. It is brilliant. And hard. And was super fresh back then. Everytime someone just skates right over it I'm like "aaaaahhh! Didn't you hear that? Aaaahh!" So, much love. Lol

LED Zeppelin, hey hey what can I do, traveling riverside blues,

Man u r bringing these songs to life thank you

First album first song!!!! 1969.. still badass and always will be!!! Gettin’ the LED out!!!! 🎼✌️❤️

I love your honesty. "I don't play drums, I CAN, but I don't play well." LOL. Thanks my Brutha for brightening my day.

your sheer recognition of Bonzo and respect for him is awesome...... you have my respect

This Song HOOKED Me in the Spring of 1969 at the Age of 13 ... I’ve been a Zep Head Since. Thank You for Bringing It Back.

Led Zeppelin my Favorite band ever, Bonzo man the was a amazing drummer when you listen to LED Zeppelin you can’t help but to pay strict attention to Bonzo on the Drums, A Legend RIP Bonzo 🙏🏽❤️

I would love to see someone do a reaction video on DREAD ZEPPELIN. Led Zeppelin was/is my favorite rock band of all time. Dread Zeppelin has to be right near the up there

My favorite Led Zeppelin song. Keep Rock Alive!! 🤘🏽🖤🔥🙌🏼 ℁

This song showcases all the musicianship in this band lol!

I've had this tune in my head for ever. Since I was a schoolboy, putting the needle on and hearing it hiss and tic until......bam! Still remember that feeling.

I'm a drummer and this is my favorite drum part to play by Led Zeppelin. Of course I have double bass, but I can still do occasional single kick doubles. Anyway, this song is just fun to play on drums. Thanks for the reaction. I appreciate it.

Bonzo was 20 year old here. First album, First song and he comes with this groove. Enough said.

You gotta hear Achilles Last Stand! It's a bit long but it's a great song. The stamina of Bonzo in that song is great. You could listen to the album version or the live at Knebworth version.

I still think Led Zep's Trampled Under Foot is a good song to react to. Good beat and bass.

@donnamangrum2149

3 жыл бұрын

The live version

You should check out Robert Plant's reaction to a 9-year old Japanese girl drummer playing this song. She nails Bonzo's triplets without even breaking a sweat, and Planty is blown away by her ability. It's readily available here on YT.

Van! I love it that you listen to this stuff in your car! My son (now 34) had a huge sound system his big Pontiac (hooptie!) when he was a teenager. He would bump down the street with his rap music, until I gave him some real music! The neighbors would hear him coming home bumpin to The Beatles, or Zeppelin, or even classical! I'm happy to say that he is raising his kids on everything from The Beatles to Led Zeppelin! I must have raised him right!! LOL!

Would love to see you react to that whole Dark Side of the Moon album.

@juliemanarin4127

3 жыл бұрын

And Rush 2112

@emcsquare5045

3 жыл бұрын

@@juliemanarin4127 absolutely

Thank you my brother for appreciating what "Bonzo was doing on the drums, with those triplets and drop fills on those toms..

One of their many the best.

Yo. Go back and rewatch your first reaction to zeppelin with your daughter lol. Now it’s Led Zeppelin week lol. Awesome

Bass drum on this is amazing!!

Probably the best intro song, to one of the best albums ever, by the greatest band ever.

Ramble On. Led Zeppelin

Life long Zep fan, just realizing my favorite thing about this song. They straight takin turns. 😝

You must listen to you Zeppelin’s you shook me ! Unbelievable

They are simply the best!!

The riff and solo is amazing too.

One more by ZEPPELIN....ramble on. One of the greatest bass lines ever!!

those bass drum triplets with a single pedal...are sick! I'm also a drummer and BONZO'S my personal favorite.

I look forward to every new Zep reaction you do, lovin' the journey you are on. You asked for some more suggestions and the people have delivered well. Here are some of my favs that have not been suggested yet: Bron Y Aur Stomp The Rover Friends Black Country Woman Boogie With Stu Hats Off to Roy Harper Livin' Lovin' Maid Thank You.

Look up Yoyoka Soma doing this song @ 8 years old!

You truly need to check out Stairway To Heaven, performed by Heart at the Kennedy Center, with Jason Bonham (Gonzo’s son) on the drums, with Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and John Paul Jones as guests of honor. Hands down, an emotional, spectacular concert! Jason pays tribute to Robert Plant (his godfather) at the end.

THESE DUDES lol there you go !!!!🤯

John Bonham is my #1 drummer The dude was what got me into playing drums. An underrated drummer for sure On this song especially!! This song left almost no space for drums and he still made it dirty, raw and plain badass. I love awesome drummers!!

When Mr. John Bonham passed away , they knew it was all pretty much over for this band. All pieces were needed for this masterful wizardry to continue. It's ok though as they made a great amount of nothing short of amazing music.

@RatnoseMcWeinerson

6 ай бұрын

My dad talks about when Bonham passed n he's never been the cheerleader type or anything, pretty old school in that aspect. But man the way he talks about led zeppelin n then how it was when Bonham died its like I can tell it actually affected him. My dad doesn't have favorites he doesn't do fantasy football or high 5s..lol.... the only time he'll get worked up n talk about outside things is when there's something about Mike tyson or led zeppelin on 😂😂😂

@srt8rocketship241

6 ай бұрын

@@RatnoseMcWeinerson I definitely understand. I'm a little young as I was introduced to Zep when I was about 12. Zep I I it was. I am 60 this year. Maybe he has a few years on me and got to live it a little more as I was only 4 in 68. Cool though. RockStars forever and timeless , like Pink Floyd for me as well.

@RatnoseMcWeinerson

6 ай бұрын

@srt8rocketship241 he was born in 61. N yeah pink floyd is like my #2. Man what I love is when I hear my dad listening to KZread n some song that I never hear will b playing n I'll b either like damn that's good who is that or damn how have I not heard that one by them. Lol. I remember in like 2007 maybe he was playing a song it ended up being Neil Young...a song that's way too long for radio ......I'm sure you'll know it. Neways it was Cortez the killer.....n man that song is so fucking good. N if it weren't for being around someone who had grown up in that time I probably would have never heard it. I could go on for days. I always liked how ...n I didn't understand this till I was older but I like how both my parents liked the more culty artists or artists that weren't so mainstream. The respect for a creator is gone just as well as the drive to become on is too. There seems to b no individuality anymore. It's all copy n paste.

They could BRING IT!

Bringing on home, good rocker!

OMG it's a family thing with the reactions?! I love it so much!

This was my first song I heard from the Zep and I was in love I was 18 and Zep had just released this single

Yeah! First album, first track! Set the bar high! They could have all signed off and gone home after this album - one of the best ever in my humble opinion.

I can tell you are sincere loving Zep.

Bonzo, the best beat boy. His son Jason, is incredible too. Peace.

Not much to say, love the channel, love your daughter's channel, Love that you have discovered LZ, and are enjoying the ride.

Nice mention on Bonham he is one that will never be replaced and as I mentioned before your next think you showed the Big Gig in the sky from Pink Floyd great album

He's doing that with one bass drum

RIP Bonham my favorite band ever,

Soul Food Like Coming Home 👊😃

I've seen you havent yet reacted to The rain song by Led Zep! To me, its their most delicate and heavenly beautiful song

Bonzo killed those triplets!!!!!

That downbeat at the beginning was all of our introduction to this Magnificent band.....first song on first album. And that first Page solo.....we were all like..WTF? Marvelous....you would be amazed to watch the live version of this from their extraordinary 2007 Celebration Day concert. Just as it was the first track on their first album, they started their last concert with it. Seemed the right thing to do....

When I saw the music for this written in the Zeppelin Complete music book...the tech used on the high hat @1:15 on is called a choke...strange its written across the page repeatedly choke choke choke choke choke...and we know that's how Bonham died...choking on his own vomit while passed out....it was weird. Foreshadowing.

I literally just placed a order for one of you Hit That Thangg hoodies in your merchandise store, I can't wait to get it❗❗❗ You 🤘

You have to watch them play with Bonzo’s son (Jason Bonham) in 2007 at the O2 arena. Search “O2 Led Zeppelin” !!!!!!!

That 1st lead zep. Album was a ground breaker . You might like cream ,baker was one of the top drummers of the time,”white room” Lead zep’s “ when the levy breaks” is also on that 1st album .

That’s bonzo’s bass drum you keep hearing. Fastest bass foot in the west. In fact, pretty sure you reacted to a bill burr bit where he mentions “I was trying to get my bass drum as fast as John Bonham - because that seems like a good thing to focus on, 43 years old no kids...this is gonna lead me to the light!”

The GOATS! 😎👏👏👏👏👏🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

I just subscribed to your channel. I have been watching you for a while and I like your style.