LED ZEPPELIN's "Going to California" • Slide Guitar Cover
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While @ledzeppelin basically wrote the book on electric classic rock tones, it's amazing how much they also defined how folk and rock can work together. The original arrangement of "Going to California" was tastefully stripped-down, with mainly acoustic guitar, mandolin, and the amazing vocal performance by Robert Plant. For my arrangement, I chose to use the guitar slide to mimic Robert Plant's vocal part, since there is so much emotion in the way he slides between notes, and uses vibrato and dynamics to drive the song. I use a country blues Travis picking bassline with the thumb, and use Delta Blues slide guitar techniques for the melody and solo.
I chose to use my new Signature Resonator guitar so that I could use that haunting acoustic tone, combined with the pickup which gets those ethereal bassy, electric tones.
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@EdKazO-Vision
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic
@doriangray7723
10 ай бұрын
I am going to have the powers that be put you in the genius book of records for greatest guitar extensions. That's one way to get the pinky working; wear a side on ring finger.
@damienmcdonald6581
Ай бұрын
Wow Justin 🤯. .What an amazing rendition of such an iconic Led Zepplin master piece... You truly astound me with your love of guitar 🙏 keep doing you brother, ilove everything you do 💙
1974, just discharged from the USAF in Roswell New Mexico... left town around sunset and plugged this Led Zep album in the 8-track in my 69' Roadrunner and listened to it the whole distance to San Berdoo... This song, the Arizona desert in the full moonlight and hundreds of miles left this song in particular engrained in my mind... Well done rendition, true to the original acoustic set and yet with the added style of the Delta... Thanks Man!
@speakeasydoorman4966
2 жыл бұрын
Magical.....I have had a few Zep out of the body experiences in my life time too I was lucky to see them 3 times They would have gone to even do much greater things , had Bonzo lived Thank you brother for your share
@1122shelli
2 жыл бұрын
I get that too
@dcacoustic
2 жыл бұрын
Dude - that is a great picture you just painted - thanks!
@robertfiorellino6070
2 жыл бұрын
Great story old silver. I've been to AZ a few times and commuted to Bakersfield with Zep playing. Can still feel it today. Thanks for your service sir.
@jonathanlee5314
2 жыл бұрын
That sounds awesome. As someone who spent 5 years of their childhood in California but grew up mainly in New England, I always loved this tune. Also, my dad got out of the Navy around the same time you left the Air Force :)
This might be the best rendition of this song I've ever heard, and that's saying a lot. Wow. Using a lead instrument to replace a human voice rarely works and often sounds forced. You managed to prove the rule is not universal. The arrangement is amazing.
@misterflibble6601
2 жыл бұрын
Spot on!
@BeauJames59
2 жыл бұрын
Well said. Note his tasteful use of sliding into some notes. (glissando)
@skyplays5103
2 жыл бұрын
He’s actually really good at doing exactly what you described on a lot of different well known songs. I believe it’s his technique as much as the choice of notes. I don’t think he could pull it off using a pick !! Or at least most people I’ve seen wouldn’t be able to !
@AldousHuxleysCat
2 жыл бұрын
You should search out John Paul Jones playing this song on mandolin, it's possibly better than this is and this is a beautiful beautiful version
@keithharden7844
2 жыл бұрын
@@AldousHuxleysCat He plays mandolin on the original and all other Zep versions of this song.
Beautiful. If Robert Plant was a resonator I think this is exactly what his voice would sound like.
@jonathanlee5314
2 жыл бұрын
Alas, he was only a man.
@ThinWhiteAxe
2 жыл бұрын
Haha, 'tis strange but true
Even more beautiful and haunting than the original
One of the most beautiful things I've ever heard
There's an almost aching longing in this rendition, particularly in the way he slides up and down to accentuate certain vowels. Almost sounds like Robert Plant is stuck in the Deep South or Midwest longing to go to California to find his girl. Like almost everything JJ does, it's haunting and moody and I love it.
And there it is, just like that, an epic masterpiece of an epic masterpiece 😎 Thank you for being YOU 🤘 🎸 ❤️ 🌞
I think this is the most beautiful lullaby in the world. I play it every night to my sons for good night. During the day there are two devils, in the evening they sleep like angels.
That is some all-time cool shit sounds so friggin good
Got the GOOSE BUMP METER RAGING..... ......WOW... Down to my toes and back to my scalp.... AMAZING.. !!!!!! Feels like a ride on a MOTORCYCLE in a sleet shower.... Pins and Needles But Glorious And Free TOO!
Wow!!!!!!!!!! I've heard this in many ways, NEVER to this quality!! My god dude, you're a guitar GOD!!!
Justin makes the words roll right off the strings. 🎸 ✊🏼
@j.d.7208
2 жыл бұрын
Perfectly said
@luluwinke6581
10 ай бұрын
exactly@@j.d.7208
You’ve done it again JJ. Tapped into the heart of a nearly forgotten gem and breathed life in for a new generation. I’m so amazed at the way you pull together solid arrangements of my favorites from back in the day. 💕💕💕💕💕
I didn't think that this song could get better. But as usual you take something great and make it a masterpiece.
@chrismarple
2 жыл бұрын
Going to California was already a masterpiece
@chlo1017
2 жыл бұрын
@@chrismarple that's what they just said
@kathrynmcmorrow7170
2 ай бұрын
See what you did there!@@chlo1017
The nuances, the accuracy of each of the notes. The deft touch . The intonation,control and faithful interpretation with a sprinkle of something fresh with the slide. Only proves the mastery and elite skill and craftsmanship Justin has accrued . A phenomenonal guitarist in multiple Genres and Styles And from his videos has an eclectic guitar collection like no one else.
*stands and applauds* Even through whatever compression BS KZread uses, this sounded crystal clear and hauntingly beautiful.
Only JJ could pull off that Zep tune in such a tremendous rendition❤🎸👋👋✌
@luluwinke6581
Жыл бұрын
*in such a tremendous rendition*
BRILLIANT!!!! If it was on a loop, I'd listen to it all night. Justin is a guitar Master!
I LOVE the song... Justin does it real justice! I miss Led Zep, its good to hear other artists giving their music longer legs!!!
Just Class 👏👏
Forget the mastery and gorgeous arrangement for a second, please. That instrument sounds glorious. The bass booms. The midrange is creamy, warm and wide. The treble transits throughout the ether. It sounds like more than six strings. What could possibly accompany it? Most instruments would just drown in that ocean, wouldn't they?
I can't think of the words... I've been a Zep fan since the 70s. This is so incredibly beautiful. I have to add the fact that I like this version more than the original. I know, blasphemous. Thank you Justin
While I am still guilty of swooning over Robert Plants voice, especially in regards to this song, I do believe that this song is the way this song was supposed to be done all along. Thank you sir for another fine piece of musical delight.
@luluwinke6581
10 ай бұрын
during this I lived in rainy Wash....takes me right there during the VN era
Thanks, Justin.Made my day! 🎸🌞😎
Paying respect to the original while bringing this song to life…absolutely breathtaking!
@luluwinke6581
Жыл бұрын
it IZ
Wow, what a great arrangement of a classic song! That guitar sounds sweet and haunting at the same time.
That's gorgeous
One of my favorite songs Justin. Your heart's interpretation of it is fantastic. I hope these videos survive and are archived somewhere. You are one of the best because of hard work and dedication. Hats off sir!!!
@murphyebass7837
2 жыл бұрын
Don’t tell him to take his hat off!!!! 😉
@michaelglendinning1738
2 жыл бұрын
@@murphyebass7837 my hat.....my hat!!!! He just does his thing. I am applauding Justin. 😃
My favorite led Zeppelin song, I have look all over KZread for a worthy arrangement...just found it.
Brilliant! One of my favourite Zepplin songs! Your version hasn't lost anything from the original! You're playing ALL the the parts, guitar, mandolin and, vocals perfectly!
Someone told me there’s a girl out there with love in her eyes and flowers in her hair…. Really enjoyed this thanks Justin
Awesome, dude!
Truly beautiful, just open our wings and fly away from whatever keeps our souls trap in this place. We are all just energy that needs each other’s energy to grow. Dr Johnson you’re truly a beautiful piece of this energy grid we all are part of not this skin and bones we are stuck in✌️🥃🥃👍
Go Justin, Portugal are watch you. 🤘🤘🤘
Love it! Its hard to believe that song could be any better, but you did it! 👏❣
I can literally listen to this all day
@kathrynmcmorrow7170
2 ай бұрын
❤
Listening to this is what I need to do with my day. Everything else stopped.
Amazing in EVERY sense of the word…I hope Jimmy (GOAT) does not have this video taken down…🙏
@johnf6267
2 жыл бұрын
Why? Jimmy page has not created a single piece of music in 50 years. Heroin soaked brain. This will help keep his memory alive.
@markbundy1694
2 жыл бұрын
@@johnf6267 …That’s what I’m saying, Led Zep is notorious for having their music taken down without their permission… I wish Jimmy was still out there, unfortunately, he’s not, and probably never will be.
This is really quite excellent man. Captured the melody and Plant's vocals beautifully! Thanks Justin.
I’m very much a metal/hard rock fan at my core but there is probably no one else in the world I’d rather play guitar like than you
I could listen to this at least 100 times!! So good, so smooth. Made the song SO much better. Thank you.
@returntonature8773
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely a good one to loop.
@dnielmacchio
2 жыл бұрын
I dunno about ‘SO much better’. The original is pretty amazing. JJs rendition is a fantastic interpretation tho. Absolutely love it.
Oh Justin, what an impressive rendition of this great song. You never disappoint. I like the 1 comment where the person said if Robert Plant was a resonator this is how he would sound....lol. this song took my breath away.
Absolutely Loved it!!!! 😃💙💙💙😃
Any day can be made better by Justin droppin' a new video.
Justin, I would give this 10 thumbs up if I could! Oh, I CAN! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
A very enjoyable version of a great song. Jimmy Page wrote some impressive acoustic music. You are a great interpreter of that music.
@luluwinke6581
Жыл бұрын
yes, exactly 2023
My comment is from my brother that is a musician... "That is so tastefully done" and "Well worth the time spent (Listening)." For me, it brings back memories of being a young man with a new bride and son living in New Hampshire in the 1970s. Thank you, Justin.
You are the man! Please keep the Zeppelin coming and God bless brother :)
Love this!!!!!!!
Just an absolute masterpiece. I am blown away.
These renditions are amazing. How the hell you get me to feel Mississippi when expertly playing Going to California completely escapes me.
A mighty instrument indeed; good choice.Great performance. Thanks Justin.
Wow! Simply pure joy to feel the soul and depth of a beautiful song. The warmth that comes from this, is just simply inspiring. I'll have to listen to it one more time..... well maybe - two - wellll maybe a few more times oh yes and share it too. Just amazing. Cheers everyone. And let the music take to that special place.
We need more Zepp version's!)) Keep on sliding, Justin!) From Russia with love.
@luluwinke6581
2 жыл бұрын
to those russian people with love 03 26 22
Beautiful song, covered by an amazing guitarist. Keep doing you bro, because we appreciate it!
Wonderful Justin, as always! Your arrangements, your tone, your playing, everything.
Only Justin could pull out something like this, superb
Beautiful!! ❤️
Wow, just wow. If nobody heard the original, this stands on its own. Just beautiful.
Thank you, Justin.J. and thank you Led Zepp! Dean( Soul) Toronto
Upon first listening/ viewing…. I cried. Thank you for something so beautiful, dark and swampy. ✌🏽❤️🎸🍄
My favorite song. Best version ever. Thanks for this 🖤
I want this played at my funeral. Attendees doing a slow conga line dance ..
Beautiful
B E A U T I F U L
Grate job covering a Grate song in your style. Loved it. Peace brother be safe.😎✌🌅🌈
A little slice of ethereal beauty in an otherwise very strange time...thanks for once again making the world go away for a bit, Justin! 💖
Absolutely beautiful!
One of my favorite songs rendered beautifully.
Grettings from Buenos Aires 👋👏👏👏👏
Mesmerizing and sensitive. I couldn’t stop listening.
Every time Justin makes a video, it just get's better.
WOW!!! THAT WAS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gorgeous
I am so inspired by these various Delta blues versions of songs using slide techniques that you've done. This one in particular, being a huge Led Zeppelin fan, is truly wonderful. You've opened up a whole range is ideas to expand my slide playing. I can hardly wait to try out this modified open G tuning on my resonator. Please keep 'em coming.
@luluwinke6581
Жыл бұрын
yo this IZ a master
Wow Nice 👍
Way to go expanding on a classic. Nice job Justin!🎶
thank you for this beautiful performance🙏🏼,i love this magic song ………..👍👋🇨🇭❤️🎸
Beautiful! Thanks Justin!🤙🏽😁
This LZ Song got BEAUTIFUL written all over it. However,SENSEI JJ put it in a whole new level. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Absolutely AMAZING! Beautiful job my friend! I appreciate your channel! You seem to have a wide variety of genres that you cover, along with your own music, and you do an AMAZING job at it all! This jam is honestly impressive and brilliant! Perfect cover with a bit of a delta twist!
Great cover, thanx Justin.
This was the first of many awesome listemings to come you can be sure
You are gift to us. Thank you.
@luluwinke6581
Жыл бұрын
yes
JJ you nailed It!!Great rendition of a true classic!
فعلا الموسيقى لغة عالمية يفهمها ويستوعبها ايا كانت جنسيته او حضارته عرقيا او دينيا. احييك مقطوعة رائعة
Justin, you continue to amaze me, I shouldn't be surprised, awesome brother
Silky smooth as always ! So amazing how you figure out these arrangements !
Such a beautiful sound🔥
He makes it look so easy, this is brilliant!
Justin, your version is as beautiful as the guitar you’re playing. I don’t know how you can reinvent songs and put your stamp on them, but you do it with regularity. You were born to play da blues. The only issue is that you need to come to Dallas so my jaw can drop at a live performance.
Best rendition I have ever heard of this song. Your playing is so inspiring. Thanks for the great content.
Killing it as always, Justin. Gives me inspiration and frustration because you make it look so easy lol.
Wish I could Give this piece 1000 thumbs up . Just know this old Stroke Victem .loves Your AXE playing . You are a true aMaster .
all i can say is, fu@king fantastic. Old hippie here and grew up on LZ, and still listening.
Justin… I’ve been waiting for Traveling Riverside Blues. You’re the man to do it.
Beautiful! Thanks😊☮
This is next level stuff right here..When I heard your Purple Rain cover it gave me similar excitement. Love how you managed to hit all those high notes on the slide, what a great interpretation of this classic, thanks for sharing Justin keep doing YOU! 🤘♥️🔥
La la la la.... Beautiful!