I was blessed and fortunate enough to see Zeppelin live at "Live Aid," 1985, Philadelphia, RFK Stadium. Phil Collin played drums, but Jimmy Page, Robert Plant and John Paul Jones were there. They played this song and every single person in that stadium was standing up, including myself. I had tears in my eyes and remember feeling one and part of the universe, the stars were out and I looked up.... Speechless and breathless. Jimmy Page's guitar solo had me in heaven. They also played "Rock and Roll," and "Black Dog.," but "Stairway to Heaven" took me to heaven! 😋

Simply the greatest band of all time.

Greatest band ever I saw zep 3 times I'm 66 now 4 great musicians mark😊

Your smile through out this performance says it all. I probably heard this song a million times and it doesn't get old. The guitar is a double neck Gibson EDS-1275, basically a double neck SG. The top neck is a 12 string and the bottom neck is a 6 string. You can see him switch from the 12 string to the 6 string right before he starts playing one of the best and iconic guitar solos in history.

@richardharding8438

Жыл бұрын

I love the fact that listening to good music can make you forget you are being watched by thousands of people and totally lose control of your face 😂That look of total bliss is a joy to behold, because that's how this song makes this old codger feel as well.

@paulbrinkman5631

Жыл бұрын

Sweet performance! You might like the studio version much better (or maybe it's just me), as it is so "tight" and "clean."

@HudsonsShotgun

Жыл бұрын

And what a smile it is. Would lift the heaviest heart.

@markhill9275

11 ай бұрын

mate, i've listened to this song all my long life, remember first buying the live album, my first album, still got it, still put it on the turntable. Never will it get old! It is simply the greatest. It epitomises Rock! May we all climb that Stairway! Jimmy is God!

@markhill9275

11 ай бұрын

​@@paulbrinkman5631Yeah, but this live version has an unmatched passion, which is what music is about!

The people at this concert in MSG in 1973 witnessed something truly special. Today people will pay hundreds of dollars for a ticket stub from this concert. Absolutely one of the greatest live performances ever.

Jimmy Page ordered this guitar from Gibson sometime in 1970/71, for the sole purpose of having something to play “Stairway to Heaven” on when performing live. It is a Gibson EDS-1275 . The top is a 12 string. The bottom is a 6 string .

I was around then and they were my fav band and now they seem even better because their sound is unique and the power is not equalled from those days. The 1973 live concert from New York was quintescentral Led Zeppelin ( watch the movie ) and the best rock music of the era no question. It. brings Tears to my eyes hearing this !

This live extended version has to be the greatest guitar solo ever. I was just as amazed when I first saw 'The Song Remains the Same' . .. John Bonham's drumming was also another main aspect that made this band so legendary, he passed away way too early and deprived us of much much more great music from them....RIP JB.

Robert still has a good voice. I saw him recently with a fantastic singer called Suzy Dian, it was a pleasure to see how he held the audience in the palm of his hand, whether singing or speaking.

Lovely reaction, young lady. ❤ Words simply can't do this song justice. It's an eternal treasure. 👍

Verdy, if you love Led Zeppelin you need to watch the Led Zeppelin movie, “The Song Remains the Same”! Incredible live performances of Rock and Roll, Since I’ve Been Lovin You, No Quarter, The Song Remains the Same, The Rain Song! , Stairway to Heaven, Dazed and Confused, and Whole Lotta Love!

@billmckee1123

4 ай бұрын

It’s live footage of the Madison Square Garden performance from 1973.

Mesmerizing performance ,isn't it, Verdy I am 73 and I was one of the many few today who saw them live at Long Beach Arena in California in 1975 ,after my future wife and I hitch hiked to Calif. from Indiana and got jobs and enjoyed the sunny life before it all went to hell. Tickets were 8.50 and 10.50 for an amazing rocking 3 1/2 hours with these Godz. I am glad you enjoy their mythic music .Make sure you check out every song and every album. Make sure you check out Kashmir live from their reunion with Jason Bonham on his deceased Dad's drumkit. Peace & Love from ....back again in Indiana.

Jimmy Page is a musical genius. One of my biggest regrets is that I never was able to see them perform live. Watching your reactions brings back memories of sharing their music with friends when it was new. Thank you.✌️❤️🎶

@Prone2Thrill

Жыл бұрын

I'm still kicking myself for not going to Page and Plant tour at least. I was too young to see Led Zeppelin live but I did see Jimmy with The Firm and his bow string solo was awesome.

@alpetrocelli4465

Жыл бұрын

@@Prone2Thrill I had tix for their scheduled show at the Chicago Stadium in the Fall of 1980, but the tour was canceled when John Bonham died September 25th. RIP Bonzo. ✌️❤️🎶

@Macdelaven

Жыл бұрын

@@alpetrocelli4465 I had tickets for the Pontiac Silverdome (outrageously priced at $25 each!) for that tour. I finally did get to see Page with The Black Crowes years later.

@SymbolRudolf

Жыл бұрын

@@Prone2Thrill I went to the Outrider tour... And it was excellent even though I was not a fan of Coverdale... But the take away song was In My Time of Dying. Probably the most memorable moment from any concert I've been to. I don't know why I didn't make an effort to see Page and Plant... still boggles the mind that I would knowingly miss that opportunity.

@randallcox6573

Жыл бұрын

@@alpetrocelli4465 yes every year I drink a toast to John Bonham. He died on my Birthday. Luckily I saw them at the concert in this video. MSG 73. Still have my ticket stubs. Long story.

I worked at the National gallery in London for many years. In the late 90`s I had the pleasure of working alongside a smashing chap from Denver Colorado. In 1976 he and his brother secured tickets for LZ`s show at MSG during the "Physical Graffiti" tour. He said he could barely sleep with excitement in the weeks before the show. He said the concert was so good, so unforgettable, that to this day he`s not quite sure if it actually happened or if he just dreamt it all.

I wouldn't trade this song for all the Beatles songs. This song is simply the best I've ever heard.

Listen to Led Zeppelin “In My Time of Dying” live 1975…you will absolutely be blown away at the power of this performance..Trust me on this…Powerful performance…✊🏼💪🏼🔥

This song still makes me joyful after all these years. Timeless beauty.

Some people get it,and you definitely get it! It's fantastic to see young people listening to Zeppelin. My kids are about your age, and all listen to them.

How can that song be more than a half century old? And that's GOD mode at it's peak!!

Now if you listen to 'Dazed & Confused' from the same concert, ( the 28 minute version) You will see how Jimmy Page gets all those effects out of his guitar. It is something special.

Think about this: Drummer John Bonham not only studied the top jazz drummers, he didn't start LEARNING the drumming art until he was 15 years old! In less than five years he became this drummer.

You should do a reaction to Since I’ve been loving you from the same concert/movie. Another killer live performance. Love your reactions. The greatest rock band ever!!

@markzimmerman2057

Жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/p2d92rSMdavAnNI.html

@DIEmicrosoft

Жыл бұрын

Also Dazed and Confused.

Aw man, Verdy, you take me back but, not in the way everyone on here says, by reacting the music we grew up with. You take me back because when I was a teen one of my favorite uncles got remarried to a truly lovely, charming and sweet woman from Montreal. I loved listening to her speak. Her accent was just like yours. Both are long gone now. Thanks for the memories.

Verdy gives the best reactions. She shows her true feelings and her love for music and sees talent.

Great reaction! So many bands are so much more powerful, live. I was lucky to see Led Zeppelin in Los Angeles when I was a senior in high school. Of course they did “Stairway”. There are some advantages to being old.🤘🏼

Insane solo. Never gets old. He just jumped off that ledge and flew. But on repeat....listen again to Bonham and Jones behind backing him all the way.....with Jones also playing bass-pedals with his feet. It doesn't get any better than this.

Now it's time to finish the trifecta: 1st - Studio... 2nd - Live... 3rd - Heart 'Stairway to Heaven' at the Kennedy Centre.

Hey Verdy. Cool reaction. To finish the appreciation of this song, watch “Heart-Stairway to Heaven Led Zeppelin - Kennedy Center Honors HP”. This has 94 million views. The drummer in this video is the son of the original drummer in Led Zeppelin. Stay cool Verdy.

@paulobrien9572

Жыл бұрын

The exact recommendation I was about to make

@kenallen9082

Жыл бұрын

Yes watch the heart tribute.

@meadowkell

Жыл бұрын

Yes please

@goss1961

Жыл бұрын

And if you've never heard it...try Heart's song Barracuda.

@jindas4217

Жыл бұрын

Soooooooo......good!!!!!

Verdy you must watch the Kennedy Center tribute to Led Zeppelin where Ann and Nancy Wilson from Heart sing Stairway to heaven in front on the remaining members of Led Zeppelin with Jon Bonham's son, Jason Bonham playing the drums. It is an amazing tribute.

Comment Ca va Verdy. Greetings from Northern California. I am “Gifted with age” as my priest says and it gives me great pleasure to see a young person enjoying the music of my youth. Thank you.

Even though you can't see it that well, this version of the song still brings tears to my eyes. The sheer magnitude of the original song is out-performed live. Jimmy's solo is from another planet.

@michaeldavid6284

Жыл бұрын

Totally disagree. Live performances are exciting and often a great, memorable experience, but the original studio version of tunes are almost always superior. I've been a Zep fan for decades, and that is certainly the case with almost all of their songs, and expecially Stairway To Heaven. The audio quality and the artistry of the production is miles above what could be attempted and performed live. That's not a knock or criticism of Led Zeppelin or any other band.

@markhill9275

Жыл бұрын

​@michael david I know thgis is sacriligeous, but go watch Jimmy play Ten Years Gone with the Black Crowes, simply THE best song i have ever seen live, (i wasn't there, but you understand). The only Zeppelin song better than Zeppelin. I so wish Jeff and Eric had got up on stage with Zeppelin to do it live. Also sorry, but i disagree with your disagree, the 73 MSG Stairway is simply sublime, that solo is the best solo ever in my opinion.

@TucoBenedicto

9 ай бұрын

@@michaeldavid6284 Well, tough luck for you, because THIS version of the solo is my favorite by a LANDSLIDE, even if you disagree. The fact that it follows the original track only loosely and that half of it is on-the-spot improv only contributes to make it even more outstanding. And I say thins as someone who learned to love the song with its studio version and was originally heavily biased toward it.

you make me appreciate something I've heard about a million times all over again lol

It's an absolute joy to watch you react. Your response is so pure and magical. Please continue your wonderful work. ❤️ I had the pleasure of hearing the band perform this song on the same tour in the fall of 1973. They played a daylight concert at San Francisco's Golden Gate Park's Kezar Stadium. And it was absolutely epic. For their encore, they performed "A Whole Lotta Love," and released hundreds of live doves for the finale. The birds knew to circle the interior of the stadium and return home to roost. ☺️

Love your reactions. When I see young people like you reacting so strongly to great music like this it gives me hope for the world again 🙂

They were MAGNIFICENT live!

👍🇬🇧❤BEYOND HEAVEN🎸BEST BAND EVER !!!!!!

My all time favorite song, I was 16 when this came out in 1971 and through my college years moved me like you show. The three levels of music are incredible! Better to hear remixed in modern studio form. Thank you for showing us your feelings for this beautiful song!

"Doubleneck guitar" works "18 string" too because one neck is standard 6 string and one is 12 strings.😎👍

'Whole Lotta Love' live from this same concert at MSG in 1973 is a must watch.

Even when I hear the radio version of this song I hear in my head and yell. Does anybody remember laughter!!

Saw these guys twice in the UK. Once at Wembley (it was called the arena then) with support from Poco and Stone The Crows. Secondly at Earls Court Olympia when they brought their US sound system which blew us all away. One of the best bands ever.

Nice to see younger people enjoy classic rock. Nice Reaction

I was 18 years old and this was my first high profile band concert. I sat seven rows in front of the stage and my life changed that night. It was one of the greatest things I’ve ever seen. Couple of years later I saw the last tour The Presence tour in Los Angeles at the forum couple of great memories. I also was at the Lynyrd Skynyrd free Bird concert in Oakland only I saw that concert that same tour in Anaheim Angels stadium as the sun went down you checked that out also. new subscriber

More Zep !!! Let's Go !!!

Great vid you look so happy there is lots of great hard rock out there

I think this is the best version of this song I've ever heard

This is one of the best songs in the World !!!

Greetings from Bonnie Scotland - I first seen Zeppelin live at Knebworth in England in 1969 and I was immediately addicted to them, it is a Beautiful thing to clearly see your love, happiness and appreciation for Led Zeppelin. I would really love to see your reaction to the group "Heart" doing a tribute to Led Zeppelin with the three remaining Members in attendance and Jason Bonham replacing his late father on drums, at the Kennedy Centre a truly "WONDERFUL" version of "STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN", Sisters Mary and Annie Wilson do it very proud and you can clearly see the emotion in the faces of Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones, some say that this is the best Zeppelin related video on youtube. Well worth a reaction.

Picture an 11 yr old with headphones in winter 1977, sitting next to my Father's turntable. Gazing out the large front window of newly built suburbia homes. This version was printed in my brain, as imagined feelings and faces and wondering how to play it. The live sound of Madison Square Garden. I didn't see the movie till many years later.

Had tickets to see Led Zeppelin, Plant's son passed tragically, tour was cancelled and I never did get to see the boys. This version is rather calm, there are other versions where Page just shreds it.

a classic live performance, all the early 70's pychodelic camera work. i was 10 when it came out started me on rock and roll

watched you for a while your smile says it all!!! This is history

One of my regrets was never seeing these guys live. They played at Madison Square Garden a few times, this one is from 1973, it's a 45 minute train ride from where I live. There was also an iconic poster of Robert and Jimmy from the movie I had hanging on my bedroom wall next to the 2 posters from Dark Side of the Moon and my Castle on the Hill blacklight poster. This performance, and all 3 nights there, were included in their movie "The Song Remains the Same".

@petergiffes1239

Жыл бұрын

Were you too young to go? Or was it just too long a trip?

@vernhoke7730

Жыл бұрын

@@petergiffes1239 I was 13 or 14 then.

@summergivens242

Жыл бұрын

Saw them in 1977. 3-years before Bonham died. I was 20 years old. Yeah, I'm an old geezer now but I remember that show like it was last week. Really remember how the crowd pushed thru. the arena going in. This was back when they still had festival seating. I thought we were going to be trampled to death before we were able to find seats. But after we sat down and the show started they were awesome as usual.

@vernhoke7730

Жыл бұрын

@@summergivens242 I was 19 in '77, but was in the Marine Corps stationed in North Carolina one of the last times they played the Garden.

Hello Verdy, Wat @ pure pleasure watching sum-one who ""Completely gets it"" Tha' sheer talent of jimmy page @ of course all Led Zeppelin ( BTW! double neck is 1=12 string @ oth' 6 string ) Coz tha' song required ""both"" jimmy had it specially made! ( thnk I'm rght' in saying he was tha' 1st to hv double-nck! Really enjoy watching yr genuine understanding of great British Rockbands All ❤️ Frm 🇬🇧 Xxx.

I love your reaction, watch Whole Lotta Love from this same MSG concert

You have a rare talent sweetheart.......you play guitar right handed and drums left handed. I started playing guitar when I was 4 and drums when I was 8. I've been a professional drummer for over 50 years and I can only play instruments right handed. Bravo! ✌️♥️🇬🇧

I love how you focus on subtle musical passages? Une réaction très inspirante!

Jimmy is p-laying a Gibson EDS-1275 "Doublerneck" guitar . The top neck is a twelve string and the bottom one is a six string neck. He used the twelve string neck to bring fullness and to better replicate the acoustic and 12 string guitar parts on the record, then he switches to the six string neck for the blistering solo..On the studio record he used a Harmony Sovereign H1260 acoustic guitar and a Fender Electric XII 12 string for the main guitar parts, and for the solo, Page used a 1959 Fender Telecaster that Jeff Beck had gifted him after using it extensively in the Yardbirds.

I really enjoy your reactions to the music I grew up with and still love! Your enthusiasm for the music heartwarming! You have a lot more great Zeppelin tunes to experience, enjoy the ride. Keep up the great work!

This song still has the emotional power of when i first heard it in the early seventies , its very enjoyable to see other people still having the same reaction. When you have time try watching a documentary called" it might get loud" which features Jimmy page with 2 other guitarists , Jack White from the white stripes and The Edge from u2. It gives life stories and then they talk together and Jam on guitars. It is everything you want to know about Led Zeppelin but straight from Jimmy Page. There is a magical dynamic between the three of them and jimmy Page joyous. There are some clips that you could react to including the three playing the guitar riff from in my time of dying together.

Led Zeppelin 4 was released today November 8th 1971 so this song is now 51 years old today and I’m 54 just to give you some perspective! Enjoy! Also this will sound trivial to some but at 3:43 On here the full sound of the original Jimmy’s guitar and John Paul’s recorders and bass it reminds me of being baptized in the warm water of the church ⛪️ baptismal pool! It takes my breath away!

can see the love and awe in your eyes. Imagine being there. I was. felt the same as you. 1970 onwards. for me

Watch Heart’s version at the Kennedy Center honoring Led Zeppelin…Awesome cover…

Your theory sounds right! Blue, Red, Blue fit’s the song! Probably one of Jimmy’s little production details.

I was lucky enough to see them perform this song live at the Greensboro Coliseum in May of 1977 at the tender age of 15. They were my favorite band and my older sister and her boyfriend were nice enough to let me tag along with them since I didn't even have my driver's license yet. Edit to add I also almost died to this song...the memory just popped into my head after reminiscing about the concert I mentioned above. I was on my way to the beach to meet up with my best friend who was already down there. There was an 18 wheeler driving slowly in the left lane (4 lane highway with 2 lanes on each side but out in the country). I moved into the right lane to pass him and he took a right turn into a driveway (didn't see that coming). I swerved to the right barely missing his cab and ended up laying my car down into a drainage ditch that ran along the right side of the highway. When I came to a stop this song was still playing on my cassette deck. True story!

Verdy Channel....One of only a handful of genuine Reaction stuff...love it!

Lo más grande siempre es Led Zeppelin

I really love seeing a young lady like yourself who appreciates the music that I grew up with! This has been my favorite song since I was in 6th grade, (1976). I don't know if you noticed, but the yellow/gold light was trained on Robert's hair, because he was referred to as the Golden God. 😀

Great reaction the best band

Can I just add, that these guys were all around about your age, in this video, what an amazing thought.

Now with music streaming, all music lovers of music should not necessarily start at the beginning of the history of music but from their own time, go in reverse chronologically and your jaw will drop because you see how the foundations were built from where you are and it is amazing. 70s-60s-50s, rock,big band, jazz,blues, ragtime, romantic, classical, baroque, renaissance, chant...And then laterally in those eras you can go into styles and genres. You can do this with just about anything. Life is too short.

Check out Heart's cover of this song from the 2012 Kennedy Center Honors. The surviving members of Led Zeppelin are in the balcony. It will blow your mind.

Jimmy Page is playing a Gibson EDS-1275 double-neck, which has 6 strings on the bottom, and 12 strings on the top.

Fan- Verdy-Tastic!!!

Now watch Heart’s tribute live at The Kennedy Center. Believe me, you won’t be disappointed.

I grew up on this music and I love and appreciate even more today .

Subscribed after that heartfelt reaction and your true appreciation for music.

11.05 ..just beautiful ✨️

you need that huge Led Zeppelin poster in your room!! 🤪

Great reaction to a great song! Thank you Verdy.

I am truly fortunate to have seen Led Zep at Knebworth in 1979, this was one of their encores. and yes JHB was on drums. His last time live I believe. I am sure my 20 year old self in 79 would have been pleased and amazed that someone his age circa 45 years later would still feel the same emotion. This song and band are for Life

This is the 70's ! Welcome!

This song is totally amazing awesome

Beautiful reaction. 😍

The best STH solo ..period.

Honestly, that was the best reaction I've ever seen in my life. What a fantastic thing. I always get emotional listening to this song.

Beautiful reaction! ❤

Verdy, the best live version I've seen in quality of video, sound and best version of Jimmy's solo live is found when you search "Led Zeppelin - Stairway To Heaven (Live at Earls Court 1975) [Official Video]" on KZread. This is the version they normally use on channels like MTV. In my opinion it is even better than this live version. Check it out. The solo is faster and a bit different in composition than this one.

I saw them live at Earl's Court in 75. 😎

Hey Verdy, Enjoying your reaction and comments. It's always a pleasure. You commented about Zeppelin's rock and roll song from their studio album 4. You had mentioned that it must be fun to do live. The title as you may know of a live album with that song is, 'The Song Remains the Same'. I recommend giving that a listen. Instead of two separate guitars in different ranges you get only one. But Jimmy is all over that one guitar. It is riotous and well worth the listen. Stay cool and keep on rocking, good lady!!!

Jimmy wrote the music to it and while they were playing it Robert leaned up against a wall and wrote the words. Usually the words come first but Jimmy wrote most of their songs then Robert added words

This is a song for eternity - I can't describe it better. I am particularly happy when young people can also get enthusiastic about it.

Next, do the Led Zeppelin - Kennedy Center Honors (complete) Anne and Nancy Wilson with Jason Bonham on drums. Johns son.

The definitive Rock band; 3 superb musicians and 1 superb vocalist, a ton of iconic and incredible songs, perfect album after perfect album (up to and including Physical Grafitti, anyway) and one of the very best stadium bands (I saw them perform at Knebworth, UK, back in 79). I never thought I'd experience such a perfectly connected Rock group of brilliant songwriters, vocalists and musicians with an impressive catalogue, a massive stage presence and a ton of excellent songs ever again. Then, in 2015, I discovered the all-female Japanese Rock band, Band-Maid, who have all those qualities. I have to recommend you have a look at them, especially their live performances, as they are as close to Zep's level of musicianship as any band I've seen since 79....and Jimmy Page thinks so as well because, after seeing them perform, he went backstage to ask their drummer for a selfie and told her how excellent the band was! Try something like their song Domination, where all the members get to show off their skills - kzread.info/dash/bejne/g5ats6WDnpnYico.html .

Most famous solo ever, it has inspired millions. It's arguable what is the best, but for pure passion, the only other guitarist to touch God is Koss!

watching you listening to music... great

Earls Court ... May 1975 ... Sunday night ... I was there 🤪

Amazing! ... always a choice.🕑 Glad so many choose the 1 they did ‼️🎸 This was the first rock song that I had ever heard ‼️ Thanks to my dearest friend. "2 paths that you can go by ... " We are still friends ... since 1983 🎉 Thank You for the Entertainment ‼️ and memories ... 😊

Saw Zep live.., twice The GOATS brought down Heavens Thunder.. No warm up band needed, ever. Tip's my hat to Atomic and a few others below and thank u for sharing VERDY. Like many, we enjoyed the journey, thank u..

Merci pour ça !!! Tellement bon en live !!!😻