THIS IS A TOTAL MASTERPIECE! First Time Hearing Led Zeppelin

THIS IS A TOTAL MASTERPIECE! First Time Hearing Led Zeppelin - When The Levee Breaks Reaction!

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3 ай бұрын

Welcome back, fellow rock enthusiasts! Strap in as we embark on an epic journey with our first-time reaction to "When The Levee Breaks" by Led Zeppelin. Renowned for its powerful blues influence and groundbreaking sound, this track is a staple in the rock and roll hall of fame. Join us as we dive deep into this musical marvel and discover why it's hailed as a total masterpiece by fans and critics alike.
⭐️ WHAT WE DISCOVER IN THIS VIDEO:
Our initial reactions to the thunderous drumming, haunting harmonica, and iconic guitar riffs of "When The Levee Breaks."
Discussing the historical context of the song, its roots in the blues, and how Led Zeppelin transformed it into a rock legend.
Reflecting on the production techniques that make this track stand out, including the innovative recording methods that give it a distinct, powerful sound.
Sharing our thoughts on the song's enduring legacy and its influence on generations of musicians and bands.
🎵 ABOUT LED ZEPPELIN & "WHEN THE LEVEE BREAKS":
Led Zeppelin, one of the most influential rock bands of all time, released "When The Levee Breaks" as the final track on their iconic album "Led Zeppelin IV." Originally a blues number by Kansas Joe McCoy and Memphis Minnie, Zeppelin reimagined it with a heavier, more intense sound, featuring some of the most memorable drum beats ever recorded, which were masterfully executed by John Bonham.
👫 WHO WE ARE:
We're a couple with a passion for music that moves and inspires. Our channel is dedicated to exploring the depth of rock history through first-time reactions, bringing fresh perspectives to classic hits and uncovering the magic that makes each track special.
💬 COMMENT BELOW:
How does "When The Levee Breaks" resonate with you?
What other Led Zeppelin tracks or classic rock masterpieces should we explore next?
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@malcshone4409 3 ай бұрын

Drums like an earthquake. Guitars and harmonica like a swirling whirlpool. This is more than just recorded music. It’s elemental, primeval sonic ecstasy.

@frankfroml.a.4104 3 ай бұрын

" It’s elemental, primeval sonic ecstasy." Woulda never thought of that description for this masterpiece but man, you are absolutely SPOT ON!!

@malcshone4409 3 ай бұрын

@@frankfroml.a.4104 Thanks Frank !

@danmayberry1185 3 ай бұрын

... and only analog recording could reach those depths.

@martinquirk7468 3 ай бұрын

"Hammer of the Gods"

@vicprovost2561 3 ай бұрын

Well said, they are musical art at its highest level, period!

@jasonbarlow8263 3 ай бұрын

Robert Plant killing it on the harmonica

@markhodge7 3 ай бұрын

Bonham's drumming is so clean and masterful. The legend at his best.

@jonathanmilo 2 ай бұрын

His playing magic. People sometimes associate LZ with hedonistic excesses, but Bonham knows how to play to a song with simplicity snd artistry.

@rhoanjenson7475 21 күн бұрын

Bonham does not use regular drum sticks, he uses trees..................

@billtaylor3382 3 ай бұрын

I'm 65. I have been a fan of the mighty ZEPPELIN since 1969 I was 11 yo and for me All their songs are great!🤩

@richdiana3663 3 ай бұрын

Found them in 1970 at 19. They still are untouched as a band.

@bumperu 3 ай бұрын

I'm 71. Had my WTF Led moment in 69 at 16.

@gjamieson1956 3 ай бұрын

What a way to start the Day Zeppelin's Rock and Roll

@bobb9541 3 ай бұрын

I'm 74 and totally agree. One of the greats of our generation.

@metalmark1214 3 ай бұрын

The lyrics to this song (written by Memphis Minnie in 1927) are based on The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927. Still more great Zeppelin songs for you to discover.

@markhodge7 3 ай бұрын

So many more

@jgsrhythm100 3 ай бұрын

How about they also react to the original ? What makes Zep so great is a wide range of influences from black blues to Celtic folk etc . Exactly what missing with current acts..

@gavinvl06 3 ай бұрын

@@jgsrhythm100nobody wants to hear the original

@jgsrhythm100 3 ай бұрын

@@gavinvl06 Speak for yourself. In my opinion still only listning to what you grew up with? Quite lame. We expect reactors to explore the familiar going back 40 50 years back, yet majority on here unwilling to do the same. If literally 95% of 60's 70's legendary rock bands were all hugely influenced by black blues (soul & funk) perhaps its you that doesn't get it. Most intersting guitarist today? From Niger Africa. The Hendrix of the Sahara Mdou Mochtar check " Chrismitten". Yeah I don't still only listen to what I did since 6th grade. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r5hjmNqZq8zDmKc.htmlsi=J50fGvEzYDdghbNn

@jackgilchrist 3 ай бұрын

@@gavinvl06Actually, a lot of people happen to love old blues. If everyone were as dismissive of old music as you there would be no Led Zeppelin, no rock as we know it

@deannajones3849 2 ай бұрын

My granddaughter is 19 and she's very familiar with Led Zeppelin because of me! I gave her all my old albums to listen to on vinyl!

@arlin4591 3 ай бұрын

Robert Plant (vocalist) is the Harmonica player.

@sicotshit7068 3 ай бұрын

I love when he plays the harmonica, I wish he played it in more songs then he did, he’s amazing.

@leannlaplante3643 3 ай бұрын

At 13, I had to wait for this, or any Zeppelin, to play on the radio. No way would my parents let their daughter buy any Led Zeppelin album. Strange and wonderful feelings are evoked when listening to their music.

@gerardgalgano3752 3 ай бұрын

It's great to hear someone being so open talking about there life. Thanks, and keep the stories coming.

@frankfroml.a.4104 3 ай бұрын

The stars really did align when these four masterful musicians came together to form The Mighty Led Zeppelin!!

@willblood7082 3 ай бұрын

ThIs song was recorded at Headley Grange (an abandoned poorhouse in Headley, Hampshire, England). John Bonham's drumming is what really drives this song. He played in the lobby on a Ludwig kit, using two Beyerdynamic M 160 microphones which were hung up a flight of stairs; output from these were passed to a pair of Helios F760 compressor/limiters set aggressively to obtain a breathing effect.A Binson Echorec, a delay effects unit, was also used.

@lyndoncmp5751 3 ай бұрын

I once got as far as the front lawn at Headley Grange, to have a look around. Then I heard a dog barking so I retreated to the car. I wonder if it was a black dog?

@jameskinstle6874 3 ай бұрын

Are you sure they used the Echorec? I thought it was just the old thumb on the tape flange method (the OG flanger)?

@willblood7082 3 ай бұрын

@@jameskinstle6874 Well obviously I wasn’t there but, everything I’ve ever read says yes, a Binson Echorec was used and not just on Bonzo’s drums but also on Page’s 1961 Danelectro 3021/DC59 guitar.

@mja4wp 3 ай бұрын

Led Zeppelin kicked open a door that the music industry did not know existed....and everyone followed Zep into a whole new realm...

@JPMadden 3 ай бұрын

There is another amazing Led Zeppelin remake of an old song from the 1920s. It's called "In My Time of Dying," a bluesier remake of the gospel song "Jesus Make Up My Dying Bed."

@sicotshit7068 3 ай бұрын

Live version at Earls Court is mind blowing, so damn amazing.

@redpine8665 3 ай бұрын

It's amazing how aware they were of music from the distant past. I mean Gallows Pole is a song that's been around since at least the 1600's! And they had a go at it and made that into a great song too. Incredible really.

@TheNewRevolution 3 ай бұрын

My comment was going to be suggesting "In My Time of Dying". I will like your post instead.👍

@Lodgerizer 3 ай бұрын

"In My Time Of Dying" was also the last song Chris Cornell sang before he did what he did...

@stickman1742 3 ай бұрын

@@redpine8665 A lot of musicians used old songs. Many blues and folk artists just use traditional music. Zeppelin was just doing some of what those artists did all the time.

@mikeg.4211 3 ай бұрын

This is not a metaphor. There was a massive flood when this actually happened in the 1920's, which contributed to a large black migration up to Chicago, which is referenced a couple of times. "All last night sat on the levee and moaned" is dark. "I came to hate you" is dark.

@bumperu 3 ай бұрын

One of the greatest musical combinations in history. British lads playing American blues. Wow!!!!

@dragonmac1234 3 ай бұрын

Every time I listen to this song I hear John Bonham's powerful beat, and it reminds me he's sadly no longer with us. RIP Bonzo ❤🙏

@MLawrence2008 3 ай бұрын

"Cryin' won't help ya, prayin' won't do you no good!" So true. You have to deal with life by your own efforts!

@nedrini1055 3 ай бұрын

Best drum sound of any song ever

@Olavodorini 3 ай бұрын

i repeat: best band ever!

@ami3627 3 ай бұрын

"Cryin won't help ya, prayin won't do ya no good."🎶

@lyndoncmp5751 3 ай бұрын

If only people would actually accept that.

@patrickquinlan3056 3 ай бұрын

I have been listening to this song for decades and it always stuns me.

@DforDelinquent 3 ай бұрын

This is why you two are currently the best music reactors on KZfaq. Well done. This track is absolutely killer.

@heinzbucksandcastle2053 3 ай бұрын

This music is for eternity.

@dereks1264 3 ай бұрын

I always find it so enjoyable when youngsters like you two discover how great the music of my youth (I'm 69) was and still is. Keep up the good work - you guys are great.

@soundbreak7 3 ай бұрын

one of the most iconic drum beats of all time

@Oldschoolnana 3 ай бұрын

How lucky were we to be around when this was new. Glad it will never die. ✌️🌻🌻

@Tessmage_Tessera 3 күн бұрын

We were unbelievably spoiled. 🤗

@nickface55 3 ай бұрын

Just 4 guys who make this sound, it's more than incredible.

@BarryOkanagan 3 ай бұрын

The drums and bassline are out of this world on this one. My favorite song of this album.

@gilberthdelgadosibaja510 3 ай бұрын

Greetings from Costa Rica, I am 60 years old and I have not seen a band with as many musical flavors as them, their songs are so varied and their creation is out of this world, hugs

@rxlxviii 3 ай бұрын

Most critics at the time hated Led Zeppelin. Just goes to show that you should make your own decisions instead of listening to the critics.

@robertpearson8798 3 ай бұрын

Similar to Rush, critics weren’t very kind.

@1edinnola 3 ай бұрын

Being from New Orleans, this song pulls at my heart

@eddavison1961 3 ай бұрын

If you love blues, then “Since I’ve Been Loving You” is a must!

@taggart8 3 ай бұрын

Great shout, I feel dazed and confused 🎸

@ginao8935 3 ай бұрын

My favorite Zep song!!😊Gallows Pole should be next.

@ChuckSchickx 3 ай бұрын

Pure. Clear. Clean. Strong. Powerful. Soulful.

@curleyqlink228 Ай бұрын

4 Brits in their 20's ripping the delta blues sound in the 70's. EPIC !!!

@johnlove7224 2 ай бұрын

The MIGHTY MIGHTY ZEP The best band. Period.

@robertpearson8798 3 ай бұрын

I think that this is my favourite Zeppelin song, I love that Delta Blues sound.

@jmsmeier1113 3 ай бұрын

My favorite Zep tune is whichever one is currently playing.

@lyndoncmp5751 3 ай бұрын

I would say the "sound" is Led Zeppelin's own sound, not Delta Blues.

@robertpearson8798 3 ай бұрын

@@lyndoncmp5751 I just meant that I can hear the Delta Blues influence in it but agree that it’s their own sound that it’s reflected in. I can hear the Blues influence in much of their music, particularly the first album but I feel it most strongly in this cut.

@lyndoncmp5751 3 ай бұрын

@@robertpearson8798 I can definitely see the influence yes, and obviously the original song is blues. The sound, however, is all Zeppelin's. None of the old blues acts "sounded" like what we hear in this song, from the guitar to the drumming to the bass to Roberts voice. That's all I meant. Zeppelin had their own sound. Cheers 👍

@jmsmeier1113 3 ай бұрын

@@lyndoncmp5751 In the documentary, the song remains the same the band gives American southern blues credit for the inspiration of many of their songs.

@leannlaplante3643 3 ай бұрын

In the Light by Led Zeppelin, I believe you both would enjoy that song too.

@lyndoncmp5751 3 ай бұрын

Very acquired taste that song. I love it but it took me many listens to really appreciate it.

@pompanomark2024 2 ай бұрын

Guys - Can you imagine growing up listening to this?

@joenewman6494 2 ай бұрын

I did saw them in 1974 killer show.

@Tessmage_Tessera 3 күн бұрын

Heh... I don't need to imagine it.

@OutOnTheTiles 3 ай бұрын

Plant was such a great harmonica player along with being an incredible soulful singer. Cheers ✌️

@DeborahParham-ve1vp 2 ай бұрын

He still is.

@stevenpozoglou9857 2 ай бұрын

The blues on steroids. Hypnotic!

@davidmckenzie420 3 ай бұрын

Now you must see the amazing international collaboration cover--with JPJ on bass!

@w.geoffreyspaulding6588 3 ай бұрын

Playing for Change….

@tedalfred9516 2 ай бұрын

Ten years gone is another great Zep tune

@AngeloMarcheschi-vj9em 3 ай бұрын

The GOATS at work. The pocket Bonham keeps is outstanding

@arnoldcox9128 3 ай бұрын

That rhythm is out of this world 🔥

@SaxonsGlory 3 ай бұрын

So many GREAT songs from Zepp, and this is one of the classics.

@davidleach4689 3 ай бұрын

You really need to do heartbreaker, bring it on home , in my time of dying by Led Zeppelin

@John_Locke_108 3 ай бұрын

Heartbreaker is so damn amazing. Love it when Jimmy adds Greensleeves into the solo.

@ramblerdave1339 Ай бұрын

And "Ramble On"!

@fishboy91 3 ай бұрын

What makes their catalog so great is the fact that no matter what genre a song is in or whether it is loud our soft or electric or acoustic or slow or fast tempo, complex or easy or driven by the drumming or by the melody and his singing...the listener of the song will always have many chances to say during any song..."Wow, that was kind of cool"

@kdbadk 3 ай бұрын

Big thanks to Ed Zeppelin, for a well curated list !!!

@ChrisLegner-qp1yh 3 ай бұрын

Legendary as this album is, this is the one that made it truly special. A dark, brooding finale that finishes the album perfectly.

@charliecochran3035 3 ай бұрын

He played the harmonica through a guitar amp, guving it that otherworldly sound. The harmonica steals the show in this song for me.

@jameskinstle6874 3 ай бұрын

It's more about the mic he used than the amp bro.

@rickashworth7304 3 ай бұрын

Great reaction, guys! Based on The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927, it is a very good blend of Blues and Rock. Did you know there is a cover of this that is organized by "Playing For Change" that is well worth the listen? Led Zeppelin bassist, John Paul Jones, is a feature in this as well as many other artists... enjoy!

@Bigdave1369 3 ай бұрын

I was checking the comments to make certain that somebody recommended that cover. I hope they see this and check it out...

@guillermojuanpastorausejo7597 2 ай бұрын

Led Zepellin Super Grupo perteneciente a la era de los genios. No una,si no Muchas Grandes canciones

@m_v__m_v 3 ай бұрын

Same album as Stairway to Heaven, Going to California, Black Dog, Rock and Roll, Misty Mountain Hop... insane

@brendo69rock92 2 ай бұрын

Best rock album of all time!

@hawaiifranke7637 3 ай бұрын

My very first live concert was Led Zeppelin in 1973. It was gorgeous!

@TheNewRevolution 3 ай бұрын

Phil you are correct. The drum sound in this song is legendary. I've read in multiple places that it is the most sampled drum sound in history. There are many...many videos just on the iconic drum sound used in this song.

@rowenatulley852 3 ай бұрын

I suggest Bring It On Home for your next listen . . .

@Eowyn187 3 ай бұрын

Your thumbnail said it all... imo this def IS the best song they ever did. Also, imo, one of the 10 best Rock songs period. Ever. That harmonica with those drums!! Good God.

@tommack9395 3 ай бұрын

The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927... country blues song by Kansas Joe McCoy and Memphis Minnie - Minnie wrote the lyric. McCoy's National guitar sounds fantastic on the original recording. John's drums are heavy as hell and Page's slide guitar tracks really shine.

@SG-js2qn 3 ай бұрын

IMO, there's like 4 songs in the top tier of the Zep collection: "Stairway," "Kashmir," "Immigrant Song," and "When the Levee Breaks." The next tier is still fabulous ("Dazed and Confused," "Babe I'm Gonna Leave You," etc.), but these top four are just incredible.

@jkbowers56 3 ай бұрын

I know it's almost a sacrilege, but I'd put "Kashmir" in with the 2nd tier songs, and (since a 3rd tier simply does't even exist for Zeppelin) I'd move either "Ramble On" or "Nobody's Fault But Mine" (the slower Plant-Page acoustic version if that counts) up a notch to replace it. For what it's worth, you could write their song titles on little slips of paper, dump 'em in a hat, draw out four at random, and get a winning set every time.

@hoochnyc44 3 ай бұрын

Since I’ve Been Loving You is top 3

@bparker8195 3 ай бұрын

They're all top tier. There is no need to categorize their songs. The musicianship is evident throughout the catalog.

@SG-js2qn 3 ай бұрын

@@jkbowers56 It's a sacrilege. Don't do it! 😄 I find that I can't very easily rank Beatles songs. I can mainly only group them into "like" and "dislike." Not sure why I feel I can fairly clearly rank Zeppelin songs and not Beatles songs. 🤷‍♂

@John_Locke_108 3 ай бұрын

You forgot Achilles Last Stand and In My Time Of Dying.

@alicerepooc4475 3 ай бұрын

Tea For One is another great blues from the Presence Album

@audiotsunite 2 ай бұрын

In The Light!

@argonwheatbelly637 3 ай бұрын

I love playing this as a drum cover.

@michaelreeder9931 3 ай бұрын

John Bonham set up his drums in a stairwell with the microphones at the top to get that echo. They are very creative.

@jtf2dan 3 ай бұрын

the hall had ZERO to do with the echo...that was added by a machine.

@dalmac5978 3 ай бұрын

@@jtf2dan Actually, all factors contributed.

@h.w.hilton6819 3 ай бұрын

They used 4 mics placed at different heights in the stairwell to get that specific ambience for the recording.

@RushfanUK 3 ай бұрын

Andy Johns is the guy who set it all up and recorded the drums, he used an echo machine, a binsen to get that sound, contrary to Page’s claims only Johns and Bonham were there.

@sicotshit7068 3 ай бұрын

@@jtf2danthe three story entrance did give the great sound, with added microphones, I believe two. Bonham’s style of drumming of a heavy beat, has made this a highly sampled drum beat. Others would definitely need that amazing entrance at Headley Grange, but they still wouldn’t play like Bonham does. Bonham was so excited with the amazing sound it created, like a kid in a candy store.

@ggvno167 3 ай бұрын

I went to see Led Zeppelin at the Fabulous Forum back in 73. The concert was amazing. What I remember having floor seats and a high pitch ringing in my ears for several days.

@kevinmorrell4155 3 ай бұрын

Amazing! You just don’t get music like that today 🔥🔥🔥

@user-qq1uy8qj6l 3 ай бұрын

Now it's time for You Shook Me. It will blow your mind. Great review. One the best songs from my favorite band.

@sicotshit7068 3 ай бұрын

Being on their debut album, it definitely shows what each brings to the band, amazing solos.

@lyndoncmp5751 3 ай бұрын

Though it has great playing, it's a pretty mediocre 'song' to be frank. The live version of the other Dixon song on the first album I Can't Quit You Baby from the Royal Albert Hall 1970 is much better.

@user-qq1uy8qj6l 3 ай бұрын

I like the vocal and guitar being in "unison". That is the unique touch that makes it great to me.

@lyndoncmp5751 3 ай бұрын

@@user-qq1uy8qj6l Yes I agree, that's great. No complaints on the musicianship and playing. I just don't think the 'song' is all that great. Just a standard, even pedestrian, blues song.

@VintageWanderer 3 ай бұрын

That beat has been sampled many times with my favorite being Beasty Boys Rhyming and stealing . Cheers.

@Kavala76 3 ай бұрын

If you guys like blues you should listen to "I'm Gonna Crawl". One of Led Zep's best blues songs and too often overlooked!

@TheRealDislikersNotHaters 3 ай бұрын

One of my all time favourites

@curtiswilson3569 2 ай бұрын

The greatest band ever playing arguably the best song ever.

@gablen23 3 ай бұрын

My favourite song from this album, and I can say there are some great ones!

@lawrencesampson3996 3 ай бұрын

Drum intro is the most sampled piece of music in history

@stevedahlberg8680 3 ай бұрын

I'm so glad you guys decided to react to this. That was wonderful. The whole thing is just a tour de force. Back in the day it was on the radio all the time so it was easy to under appreciate it unless a bit later you became a musician and you're like wow what the hell were they all doing? That's incredible. And really in the end it's just the Synergy of it and how tight they were and the proof is in the pudding because their live shows were spectacular as well. But anyway I'm so glad you reacted to this.

@BV-nx6vq 3 ай бұрын

One of THE most sampled drum grooves in history 👍

@yenlard6683 3 ай бұрын

Great song that they could never duplicate in a live setting. 🤔

@Zekespeaks 3 ай бұрын

They did an even better version of this with a harmonica in it. Great stuff!

@jonathanmilo 2 ай бұрын

Because of the reverb effect on the drums, it never worked as a live song. They tried a couple times, but it never captured the majesty of this recording. Absolute magic!

@Nolnocnaes 3 ай бұрын

Sounds like a steam engine train chuggin' along with that hi-hat...simply awesome.

@362chop 3 ай бұрын

Memories of sitting in the back seat convertible buzzed out of my mind and listening to THIS.

@stevetreloar3129 3 ай бұрын

This is a song you will be listening to for yeeeers!

@dannywachowski5880 3 ай бұрын

A massive dose of flange effect in this iconic cover, awesome!

@DogmeatDied989 3 ай бұрын

Levee Breaks, Ramble On, and Over the Hills are my favorites!

@Alan-lv9rw 3 ай бұрын

Crazy harmonica.

@mikeconway9849 3 ай бұрын

Great reaction, Sam and Phil! Gallows Pole is another great Zep song.

@stevetreloar3129 3 ай бұрын

Yup, ONE of their best!

@nathanwanner..44 3 ай бұрын

This song grabs you by the scruf of the neck and shakes the shit out of you. Absolute classic

@g0019c 3 ай бұрын

This has blues all over it 😮😮

@chuckwhite3176 3 ай бұрын

Blues rock at its best.

@joshuadeshaies7266 3 ай бұрын

One of the best from the 🐐's !!¡

@vicprovost2561 3 ай бұрын

Masterpiece is right, they do the blues like no one else. Another great song on a n album full of them For a incredible deep cut no one reacts to from the same, 4th album, do Four Sticks, another great and different Led Zeppelin tune for the ages. Enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎶

@stevenmonte7397 3 ай бұрын

There's an awesome cover of this with the bassist from Led Zeppelin: Playing for Change - When the Levee Breaks. Musicians from around the world play in real time with each other on video. It's a very touching/moving video!

@frankmirra8243 2 ай бұрын

I am 63 years old and whenever I get a new car this is the first song I play on the system.

@trendydelquendy 3 ай бұрын

I started playing drums because of this song.

@johnp6167 3 ай бұрын

That distorted slide guitar...UGH!!! GOOSEBUMPS!!!

@wrldchamps04 3 ай бұрын

This song I describe as FILTHY GOOD.

@deannajones3849 2 ай бұрын

One of my favorites!

@Eowyn187 3 ай бұрын

4:43 Those expressions!!! No words necessary to know how much y'all were loving this. 🥂

@oakleysmithmusic 3 ай бұрын

Legendary singer, legendary guitarist , legendary drummer. Jimmy Paige was great with earier bands. To me this puts him on another level. Having Said that it took the whole band with everyone's talent to be totally awesome .