"Stairway to Heaven" is a song by the English rock band Led Zeppelin, released in late 1971. It was composed by the band's guitarist Jimmy Page and vocalist Robert Plant for their untitled fourth studio album. The song is often regarded as one of the greatest and most iconic rock songs of all time.

@Backtotheviews

2 жыл бұрын

jimmy page is a top 3

This is the best band in history! Do more live performances!!

This was an extended version of the original, but that's a good thing, because you got to listen to the incomparable Jimmy Page on the guitar!!! One of the best!

@AdamCouserMusic

2 жыл бұрын

amazing performance!

@juliemanarin4127

2 жыл бұрын

THE best!

Best performances are live at MSG. The most iconic song in rock history. Greatest band EVER. All, genius musicians and so tight, these complex songs could have fallen into chaos, with a lesser band. Passion, no genre, they do it all. Jazz, blues, Celtic folk, funk and of course, rock and roll.

This is considered their most famous song. But they have so many others. In 2012 Ann & Nancy Wilson from "Heart" performed at the Kennedy Center Honors in a tribute to Led Zeppelin doing their classic song "Stairway To Heaven". You may want to check that out sometime.

@bjcee1108

2 жыл бұрын

I truly believe only Ann Wilson could have pulled that off.

@nickmalet9306

Жыл бұрын

That version absolutely gives me chills every time I hear it. Ann Wilson was like 62 or 63 when she did it and sang like a god that descended form the heavens. With Bonham's son playing the drums. It's enough to make a grown man cry.

When Robert Plant introduces this song, he’s says it’s a song of hope. I think thats true. It talked of a woman who thinks she can buy her way into heaven, rather than be the person she should be. Zeppelin never explained the full meaning, saying it’s up to the listener.

@jaynethomas7380

2 жыл бұрын

Robert has often said he can't stand the song anymore and he has no clue what it's supposed to mean. Remember, everybody was high back then. It means whatever the individual listening to it interprets it to mean to them. In the end, just listen and enjoy their talent❣️

@FelixTheCat69

2 жыл бұрын

I’m pretty sure Jimmy page said listeners often put more meaning into this song than they did. Jimmy page showed up to the session with the music written and Robert Plant went off into a corner and wrote the lyrics very quickly. To this day he regrets the part about a bustle in your hedgerow. He said that was nonsense. In other words this song doesn’t have much meaning from what I’ve heard but that doesn’t make it any less epic IMO.

Thank you for doing this live version from Madison Square Garden instead of the studio version. Jimmy Page's live solo here is longer and much more exciting than the very short solo on the studio album.

This is a classic, just beautiful, glad you reacted to it!

@AdamCouserMusic

2 жыл бұрын

i loved it!

The song originated in 1970 when Jimmy Page and Robert Plant were spending time at Bron-Yr-Aur, a remote cottage in Wales, following Led Zeppelin's fifth American concert tour. ... Page always kept a cassette recorder around, and the idea for "Stairway to Heaven" came together from bits of taped music.

@hunting4one

2 жыл бұрын

Page once said in a interview that Plant wrote 80% of the song in about 20 minutes. Sitting against a wall in the studio.

@jaynethomas7380

2 жыл бұрын

@@hunting4one Robert wrote the lyrics. Not the music.

Depending on who you ask you will get different answers as to the meaning of this song. Some say drugs, some say hope, some say it is about materialism and greed. This is art so; you can interpret it any way you like.

Incredible performance. You really should do the dazed and confused from the same gig. Msg 73. It's 29 minutes of pure fucking genius!!! Including a haunting cello bow solo yes really. That 1 is simply Jimmy page Unleashed!!!! And he couldn't do what he did with any other band

now you so totally need to see 'Heart' - Stairway to Heaven (Live at Kennedy Center Honors) '

people have been debating the meaning of this song for 50 years. Plant used to introduce this in concerts by saying "this is a song of hope" other than that the band has remained quiet.

Adam for your next Led Zep reaction do the video of Kashmir Live from Knebworth 1979. It’s the best drumming you will ever see.

@juliemanarin4127

2 жыл бұрын

Yes that and Achillies Last Stand from the same concert...Bonzo is unbelievable!

@jaynethomas7380

2 жыл бұрын

Let's face it. Anything they did live was AMAZING.

Since i Been Loving You from this same concert is worth When you ready do The song Remains the Same and Rain Song together and you will be one of us and know true greatness

epic live zep. jimmy page what can i say.. to this day and im 63 now this song still moves me..

One of the best rock guitarists of all time

Best guitar solo of all time.

I love this as I grew up on this stuff... more....

P.s. while you were blown away by the guitarist and lead singer, just bear in mind the guy on keyboards was also playing bass at the same time with his feet and the drummer was an awesome boss with the sticks too. Welcome to the Led Zep fan dom

Great reaction! San Diego sends love.

I so love that you enjoyed Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin! I grew up listening to them, but it is so cool to see another generation introduced to the greatness of their music. I can tell that you appreciated everything about this performance. So happy that you like them. I found you thru your Home Free reactions but this one was amazing too! Great reaction!

Always blows me away to hear how many people have never heard this song. Enjoy brother, this is just the tip....best band EVER 😁

Love you Adam 💖😘

Great reaction! Try their song, Dazed and Confused.

When WE all know what's about to happen, but you don't...our smile just gets bigger and bigger.

Best thing to do is to start with song 1 from the first album and work your way through each album song by song. Welcome down the rabbit hole.

Its a beautiul old song ,sound so sad 💕💞

Think this guitar solo was good ? Try the entire 26 minutes of Dazed and Confused from this same concert. Must be viewed in it's entirety to catch the explosive guitar soloing towards the end. Also try Whole Lotta Love from this concert.

Get the Led out❤❤❤❤❤❤

Check out Led Zeppelin "Kashmir" Live at Celebration Day Concert

I am late to the party. I was there at the concert. Met my wife on this trip to the big apple, still married for life.

When you find out how old they were when they wrote and played these songs, your mind will be blown. This band are legends.

What a voice...what a package! Wouldn't sweat the lyrics on first listen!

The vocals, the instrumentals were insane!!

Adam! Keep your eyes up!

You just put on headphones roll a joint and just listen it will mean what you want it to mean much love from Marion in Scotland

This concert was recorded at MSG in 1973 and released as a film in 1976, "The Song Remains The Same", catch the entire concert here, kzread.info/dash/bejne/onibmZRqh8fPnLA.html

You should watch "Heart" - that paid Tribute to Led Zeppelin .... that was very Haunting!! This was a 70's tune! the song speeds up....!

Ok. If you’re planning on going down the Zeppelin worm hole I have very important advice. You’re going to have a ton of people suggesting live versions. It’s imperative to listen to the studio version of a song before seeing the live one. Please keep this in mind.

Wish you would have grown up in the 70’s with my group!

@juliemanarin4127

2 жыл бұрын

I was a teen in the 70s...best time of my life!

Serious question Where have you been? How could this be your first time hearing this song?

I’ve seen many interviews with Robert Plant. He describes STH as an English folk tune and the meaning is all ears of the listener. He said it’s the best he could do coming from a 20 year old !!!! I’d say he did damn good

Greatest Ever. ❤❤❤

Just subscribed Zeppelin is hands down the GOAT !!!!! Keep Zep coming you’ll have a strong following!!!!!

It is a song of hope

The live version of "Achilles Last Stand" from Knebworth in 1979. Jimmy Page, who was the band's guitarist and producer, considers this song to be their best. His opinion outweighs mine, but I agree. I believe that concert was one of their last performances before drummer John Bonham died in 1980 (by drinking 40 shots of vodka). At that time, Page was battling heroin addiction, which makes his playing seem even more amazing.

@christopherone1

2 жыл бұрын

actually my understanding is their favorite and most proud of Kashmir.

@JPMadden

2 жыл бұрын

@@christopherone1 I might have heard Robert Plant say that about "Kashmir." They're both amazing songs.

They are fan freakin tastic GOAT!!!!!

Check out Zeppelin Kashmir live at Celebration Day.

The meaning is what you make of it for yourself! The GOATS!

You should definitely react to Heart covering this sing at the Kennedy Center Honors for Led Zeppelin with the band in attendance. Epic!

Adam ,already knowing you are a big hockey fan and soon you will be a big Led Zep fan. No better sport than hockey and no better band than the Mighty Led Zep.

Since going solo, Robert Plant's has gotten together with Country music legend Alison Krauss.

Jimmi Page is a God for rock

Robert Plant who wrote it can't remember what it's about now so I wouldn't worry too much over the lyrics. He says it means whatever people want it to and that it's a song of hope. I think it's about being true to oneself and having some spiritual side and not falling for the idea that material possessions are the be all and end all of life. Maybe it's also a warning not to fall for shallow materialistic girlfriends, and it's also about how people can easily delude themselves.

Here is Jimmy !

#adamreacts 2 suggestions for you, if you like guitars. 1st is Stevie Ray Vaughn (pronounced Vawn), VooDoo Child or Texas Flood to start then the other. He is easily one if the greatest guitarists of all time, unfortunately he was killed in a plane crash in 1985 I believe. Next is a guy that has a channel here on KZread, he goes by TheDooo. He goes on Omegle and plays guitar for random people, he can listen to a song he doesn't know and then play it. He is super talented but never shows his face. Please do yourself a favor and look into both of these guys. Love the vids.

If you like guitar solo's, you should listen to Gary Moore, Parisienne Walkays

You should definately listen to the live version of SOOTHSAYER by BUCKETHEAD. He isn't a guitar player, He's the guitar god. Would love to see you flip over that!

Yes....he is likely very high....😆 their concerts were like foggy.....lol

A lot of their songs are based on myths and legends, with some Tolkien thrown in for good measure.

Go Bonzo!!!

And the drums. Listen to the drummer. They were all great.

Mmmm...Just amazing, also great in concert...Wow, takes me back to an awesome time...Plant believes the power of the song lies in its “abstraction.” Depending on what day it is. One theory was that the lyrics echo the “The Tale of Aragorn and Arwen,” a story of two lovers told in the appendix of The Lord of the Rings. The band loved the books. Another crazy one was, it offered a satanic message when played in reverse, and why certain wording were used. Nether true by the way, lol...Thanx for great reaction, Peace

I believe that is the best version of this song available to listen to unbelievably brilliant and beautiful. Greatest Rock band EVER. Try Kashmir it’s the greatest song ever written and Performed

Do the cover by heart. Live at the Kennedy Awards

it doesnt matter who you ask everyone will have a different meaning to this song i have always thought it was telling people to lay off the drugs take another path because there was a lot of people over dosing back when this song was put out there still is though

You know, I never really try to figure out what a song is about. If comes to me then great. But what is more important is that I enjoy it. It could be about a haircut. Doesn't matter.

For me, this song is about redemption and salvation when you compare the analogies to scripture. I've heard this song since it came out and it means more to me now than ever.

Please do No Quarter by Led Zeppelin

I think you would love Knights in White Satin by the Moody Blues live version 💙 kzread.info/dash/bejne/f56J08iLorrdk7A.html

Classic song try KID ROCK AND CHERYL. CROW song PICTURE

Please read about jimmy page start as he found abandoned guitar at age 11 in basement flat his parents rented in London. Old 1937 just laying in cold basement. Taught himself

Whiskey Lullaby, Brad Paisley. Official video, please.

For their best piece in my opinion try listening to another performance from the same show at Madison Square Garden. It's called Dazed and Confused and is 28 mins of pure genius. And please those who know do not spoil this for him.

If you take the time to play the lyrics version it will make more since to you.

Have you reacted to any Stevie ray vaughn?

Robert usually introduced it as a song of hope. I see it as a greedy woman who thinks she buy anything, has time to change, but in the end she doesn't learn.

Dude, you were talking when it’s was jimmys turn to rif

It's one of those songs that it sort of means whatever you want it to me. The general idea though is it's about a rich woman that thinks she can buy her way into heaven. But as I said, it means different things to different people. By the way, this is the most popular song in rock history. I personally don't think it's their best song by far. I like it and would give it a solid 8.5. I actually like about 15 songs by them better than this one but thats just me.

On my KZread channel there's a man who is writing his Stairway to Heaven with signs on the sun with words what have new meaning and the Moon makes me wonder with rings of Sun's through the screen with the words of those who stand looking with a rock and a roll and I'm writing my stairway to Heaven

Big no no to stop during solo

This is brilliant musicians, our parents called it “ noise” and evil.

Jimmy page look up his bio on yt

You gotta go under your mind with Zeppelin and there are only two ways to unlock the shackles of the conscious mind in it's deliberate design, one by way of what is loosely called psychedelics and the other by way of 30 years of meditation. Only under one of either of these circumstances is it possible for a human mind to realise certain things, such is the deliberate design of restriction we all find ourselves born under. Good vid liked it but you are probably a Graphic Designer or some shit by now and none of this matters just had to necro this, cheers.

8.4/10

Stick with the 1973 Garden concert. It’s about how materialism will not get you to heaven! The GOATS!

depession, found god. stairway to heavn is becoming your best or else. also yes very high.

I also thought Robert Plant was high when I first saw this but he is always expressive with his hands. I don't know that he could have sung this so well if he was too high-lol

Another amazing live guitar solo is Pink Floyd's "Comfortably Numb" from their 1994 Pulse concert. David Gilmore basically 'sings' through his guitar for several minutes. It's transcendent.

I never knew what it meant in the 70s, and I still don’t….

It's Jimmy Page ffs he can play anything 😁

I don’t believe it has any “real meaning” any more than the Mona Lisa has a “real meaning”

The singer, Robert Plant was actually sick during this live performance...you can hear it in his voice, which is still amazing!!

@christopherone1

2 жыл бұрын

what are you even talking about?

@trishahamilton5880

2 жыл бұрын

@@christopherone1 Robert Plant was had a cold...you can hear the cracks in his voice, but he still sounded amazing!

@christopherone1

2 жыл бұрын

@@trishahamilton5880 again...ah NO. he did not have a cold during MSG concerts. seriously where did you make this stuff up from? It's a live performance, duh..they played night after night for sometimes over 3.5 hours...he also was a heavy smoker.

@trishahamilton5880

2 жыл бұрын

@@christopherone1 Ok...just something I had heard. No reason to attack me about it.

Wonder how long you could stay away from Zep. Get ready!

No one knows the meaning of this song, not even Robert. Find your own meaning is the best answer.

No no no.. it's not. You have heard this before and if you haven't we will never speak again. Okay. Have a swell evening

@AdamCouserMusic

2 жыл бұрын

hahahah love me

JIMMY OAGE BEST EVER

You'll probably find out, after a few years of appreciating this song, that this one can be taken fairly literally. Buying a stairway to heaven is a description of the ultimate and final purchase sought to be made by someone who believes everything can and should be bought. She couldn't buy it - no one can. Upon passing, she realized a stairway wasn't even necessary - the wind was all that was needed to sweep her and everyone else to the next world. From the perspective of the next world, it's suggested that her obsession with purchasing things during her lifetime was unreasonable since they were already hers - like the "stairway" - because all is one and one is all. All is one and one is all makes "owning" things a mere illusion for the dead and a persistent delusion for the living.

how can ye get to your age and not know this song lol :) shame on you rofl... RIP bonzo