Everyone clamors about Robert Plant's singing - for damn good reason - but everyone overlooks or forgets to mention his outstanding harmonica work. He was/is an excellent harmonica player!

Its a harmonica, Robert Plant is the one blowing it , he plays it on several of their tracks.

My favorite Zeppelin album. Their musical diversity is incredible on this album. So many great memories listening to this album. Absolutely timeless!!!

An album that starts with Custard Pie, The Rover and In My Time Of Dying doesn't need to deliver anything else and yet it delivers. In fact, The Rover is an underrated gem within their discography.

"In My time Of Dying" is IMHO one of the best and most intense songs, Led Zeppelin released.

The drums in "My time of dying" are colossal

That "guitar that sounds like a harmonica" on Custard Pie, actually IS a harmonica played by Robert Plant through some kind of distortion effect.

I bought the original album , was told by my Dad not to take it to school, had it stolen, and my Mum bought me the copy I have to this day 🎉

No, that really is a harmonica, played by Robert Plant.

Never a dull moment on that album. That was the soundtrack of my summer when I was 15... in a galaxy far far away... ;-

Probably their best album. It’s their only double album and they were all at the top of their game at this time. “The Rover” always brought goosebumps and chills down my spine.

Yay! Finally! This is their greatest album. In my honest opinion.

At the end of "In My Time Of Dying" you hear drummer John say "THAT'S GOING TO BE THE ONE, ISN'T IT?" because they are trying to record his drums together, he's asking if they got it right, if it's worthy of being on the album. Recording generally starts with the drums first, the other guys play along with you as a guide but only the drums are getting fully mic'ed up; the other instruments and the vocals are added at a later time. John's asking if that's the one because he suspected they had something great on that take, and indeed they did

Hi! "In My Time of Dying" Simply wonderfull. You are listening this song for the first time. I am 70 years old. I Listen it since it was released and my passion grows every time. Welcome to the group of Led Zeppelin addicts.

As a huge Zeppelin fan that grew up in the 70's this is arguably their best album. Let the hate begin! Seriously, this album is up there as one of their best IMHO. Of course Led Zeppelin I, II, II, IV and Houses of the Holy are right up there. They were just so good and were constantly creative and experimenting and changing. Truly remarkable.

IN MY TIME OF DYING, JUST FABULOUS, THE ENTIRE LP IS A FAVORITE. ITS...🔥🔥🔥🎸 Gospel song Written by Blind Willie Johnson first recorded in 1927 ❤

Hi Verdy , the thing i like about your reactions is you doing entire albums one side at a time. When these albums came out you knew about a couple of months in advance. You'd start saving up some money anticipating for that day. When that day arrived you go to the local record store and buy as many new albums that were coming out that day that you could afford. Then you get home unwrap all the albums , put one on your turntable and sit back and read the lyrics from the record sleeve. It wasn't just listening , it was the expierience of the smell of new vinyl , reading the liner notes & lyrics and hearing that music for the first time. Magic.

Best album EVER!

This is the album that will make you realise this band are unmarched to this day.

Led Zeppelin is one of the greatest rock technicians in the music industry!!! "Physical Graffiti" shows a diversity never heard before!!! Led Zeppelin will rock forever!!!

In My Time of Dying is one of my favorite Led Zeppelin sleeper songs. In college, I used to turn it up and play the "air drums" to that song. One of my favorite John Bonham drum songs.

My favorite LED Zeppelin album! 😎👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

I love the funky beats that Jon Bonham brings. Wild time signatures that brings a unique flavor to the music!

Jimmy Page's guitar work during the lyrics when Page is singing "In my time of dying...etc" is not bends, he is using a slide to move between notes, and it is some excellent slide work.

In my time of dying is so tasty and one of the finest examples of drumming ever laid down! That slide work by Jimmy stands out pretty well too...

My favourite Zep album, and the Rover a brilliant track that is rarely mentioned

Custard Pie is another great foray into funk by LZ. John Paul Jones' bass is so underrated on the funk tracks.

Led Zeppelin were known for their groove! He was a special, unique drummer!

I really enjoy it that you will play the entire album, from start to finish ! That is exactly how I will listen to my music at home, and in my opinion, is the best way to listen to albums !!! It's how the band intended !

Custard Pie was taken from a song by blues man Sleepy John Estes called Drop Down Mama, written in 1935. In My Time of Dying came from a song by gospel blues artist Josh White called Jesus Gonna Make Up My Dying Bed, written in 1933. Zeppelin did a great job turning them into power blues rock songs.

Ahhh, now you get to experience Zeppelins greatest song, Ten Years Gone . An absolute masterpiece. Those of us that are Zepophiles all tend to agree, the haunting ethereal Ten Years Gone is possibly their greatest work!

My favorite Zeppelin album. Every song is a masterpiece, wait till you get to Kashmir, their greatest song. Also, you HAVE to check out Moby Dick live! It's the greatest thing you will ever see in your life. You'll be thanking me.

Really good album

It's just so full of amazing riffs. If it were a meal it would be a feast at a Michelin Star restaurant.

The day this was released, I was at the record store waiting for the place to open. Bought my copy, went back to my dorm at college, put it on my stereo with my headphone on (I had quite a system at the time as I also worked in a hi-fi store and got to buy stuff direct from the manufacturer on consignment at around half the retail price). Anyway, I listened to the album straight through. It was different from their other albums, which was nothing new for the LZ fan universe. But certainly, there wasn't a bad song in the lot. It could sound experimental, gritty, and even live at times. Remarkable album. And though I like their later stuff, they never again did anything to rival this one as a collection, only some single tracks here and there that pushed the envelope of their potential. I believe this was the first album released under their own private label, Swansong. Kind of ironic in a way since in many ways this album signalled their creative zenith as a group. Everything after this was anti-climatic.

Hi Verdy, first of all...I hope the surgery went well 😉. Physical Graffity is a masterpiece and it is curious that it is a collage of songs recorded for the album and others that were left over from previous albums, hence the variety of styles that can be found. The best rock band in history at the peak of their career, this album was an obsession for a long time, I listened to it all day and everywhere with my Walkman.🎧

KASHMIR ofc One of their biggest songs ever. Off this album!

Masterpiece.

PHYSICAL GRAFFITI is a pure power.

John Paul Jones and John Bohanom Base and Drums on My Time Of Dying CLASSIC!

John Paul Jones' bass work at the beginning of The Rover is brilliant. It's the perfect counterpoint to Pagey's masterful guitar introduction. Also, I love how you get lost in the music, great review!

One of the GREATEST rock albums. Plant is on point, as usual. Some of Pages cleanest and tightest work. Jones really stands out without really standing out, if that makes any sense. As always, Bohnam is an absolute animal on those drums. It doesn't get much better than this.

This brings me back to being a 15 year old, we played the hell out of this album!

This is still incredible to hear even today.....

If you get a chance, you have to check out the album Plant and Page did in 1998, "Walking Into Clarksdale". Not only is it criminally underrated, but it's about as close as we will ever get to one last great Led Zeppelin album. You won't be disappointed.

I had a holiday in New York City back in 2017 and was looking up what might have been worth paying a visit and just happened to find out that the buildings photographed for the album's cover was in the city so I took the time to visit them. The real buildings have an extra floor compared to what is on the album cover because they had to remove one floor in order to get it to fit onto the traditional square album-cover shape used with vinyl records - and later CDs - and later vinyl records again!

Verdy, I mean this in the best way, you do a great stank face. It's a compliment to the original artists and it's a sign of someone who knows what's what.

Best all round album they ever did. I bought this 8Track tape the day it was released. John Bonham beating the skins off the drums.Thank You, Verdy for checking this one out

The Fact that She's not BLUSHING During Custard Pie tells me she Hasn't Grasped the True Meaning of that Tune! And the Theme of it is Helped Along by an ORAL Instrument, the Harmonica. Played by Robert Himself!

I recommend you to watch the live Moby Dick performance. It's something that you've never seen before or thought was possible. This will give you a perspective on why John Bonham is the greatest drummer of all time.

in my time of dying was recorded live in the studio! they basically jammed for 11 minutes and they didnt have an ending so they left it as is haha. bonham was MONSTROUS!!!! nobody else could do that!

One of the best albums in the history of music.

This was the Album of my 1975 year, I was 14 Yeah this album passes the test of time 50 plus years old. Diamonds developed as a result of time!!!

Amazing album. Their best. React to the Moby Dick drum solo live. Your mind will be BLOWN, It's crazy

They are collective Genius! 😎🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Great reaction! Make sure to react to the live version of Moby Dick, it's the msot insane thing youi will EVER SEE! The greatest drummer of all time, John Bonham.

OK , They made 9 Albums , keep them coming !

Verdy, please do the Moby Dick drum solo live. I am DYING to see your reaction to it. Please. I was searching for your reaction to it for 20 minutes, I noticed that you only did the studio version, which is good, but nowhere near as mind blowing as live. Thank you.

A brilliant album. Totally showcases their incredible versatility. And their ear for a great groove and tune ❤

Thank you my dear for Zeppelin. More please

It’s my favorite album, because it has the most songs

Es mi Álbum Favorito de Led Zeppelin, acá se demuestra lo Grande que son !!! Un abrazo de Chile, te felicito por tu gusto musical, !!!

Looked to me like you hit that classic "stank face" during "In My Time of Dying" 😂

"Feels pretty good up here" I musta done somebody some good

Hard to believe this is 1975. Still stands up today. Stands up as good as anything.

Most excellente' REACTION !

In My Time is so bloody relentless and wonderful! "that's gotta be be the one has'nt it?" Sure was John 👍

I believe this is zeppelins best work. A masterpiece at loud volumes

John Paul Jones was gonna leave the Band before Physical Graffiti . Robert Plant convinced Him to stay . Thank Fucking God !! Thank You Mr. Jones ..

That's REAL harmonica! for the album Robert Plant himself played it on separate track alongside his own vocal track, but for the concert they hired session musicians

1. "Custard Pie". 2. "The Rover" 3. "In My Time of Dying"

This Music hits the Soul so Hard! watching your emotion proves what I learned some 48 years ago when my Father introduced my brothers and I to Led Zeppelin. Forever fan!

That actually was a harmonica on Custard pie. Robert is doing an overdub (he was a great harmonica player)

The staple of the 70's the Harmonica!

The Album "Presence" the song Nobody's Fault But Mine, KILLA HARMONICA!

Love a Young Girl getting to know Led Zeppelin I am 47 started when i was 10

Finally a great album again ;-) BTW It is Robert playing the harmonica, not a guitar (no shame!). If you get around to their live album The Song Remains The Same, that's something else. Also please react to their swan song concert "Celebration Day" (available on KZfaq). Give Robert Plant two songs to warm up and they play their hearts out right out of the screen

John Bonham is the unquestioned greatest drummer of all time. Hard rocking foundation of the best band of their time. A treasure to all who love rock music.

“I know to trip is just to fall.” Robert Plant…. “The Rover.” Your in for the musical ride of your young life with this double album girlfriend. 👈🥳

Kashmir is the track that you will never forget ! !

Joy! My lovely sister getting another dose of Zeppelin! At this point they have absolutely nothing to prove and this affords them freedom to do as they like, and boy howdy I likes me some of this.

Led Zeppelin in their prime 🤘🤘

It's been awhile since I was last on your channel. This was the best way to come back.

One of the best by one of the very best! Zep rules! 🎸

The rover one of my favorites!

That WAS a harmonica, played thru an amplifier with the same sort of distortion as an electric guitar thru an amplifier. It's an old trick first used in the 1950's by blues musicians like Little Walter and Muddy Waters. Jimmy Page is not bending the strings in the intro of In My Time of Dying. He is playing the song with a slide on his pinky finger. A slide is a smooth cylinder placed over the finger which allows him to "slide" up and down the frets making that sound. Factoid: In My Time of Dying is the band playing live in the studio. No overdubs.

One of My Fav. Alublems

P.s. John Paul and Jimmy Page were Studio Musicians Cream of the Crop!!!!!!!!!!

By dumb luck I happened to come back to your Led Zep IV reaction a couple of days ago, and actually re-watched MUCH of it, lol! I noticed it had been a long time since you, well, rocked and rolled to Zep, but then went about my business. Only to see the algos tell me you were doing THIS, muy fav, album by my fav band! Side One is masterful metal, Side Two is possibly even better hard rock. Sides 3&4 are where they really stretch their wings and show you what else they can do! Cool reaction, Verdy!

"Houses of the Holy" was my favorite LZ album -- and then this one came along! "Kashmir" just blew me away. You'll get that on side 2.

This album is zeppelin’s masterpiece

the Rover is awesome, top 5 Zep song. The blueprint for Van Halens first 2 albums.

To be played at maximum volume.

OMG I can't believe you're doing this album! I'm so excited!

Led Zep are gods fist album is Old Testament Physical Graffiti is the new testament. If Helen Keller stood next to a speaker playing a Zep song even she would say Amen in sign language. The Rover is my favorite off the album

"My dying, dying, dying..... cough." =)

The house on the cover of the record is the one that can be seen in "Waiting on a Friend" by The Rolling Stones.

Hi Verdy, Welcome back to my era again ☺️. Custard Pie: what a catchy start to this Superb and Classic Album. The Rover: Adore the fact You love their metronomic and rhythmic paired up Bass and Drum riffs as much as I still do. In my Time of Dying: Slide Guitar and that Strong mirroring Drum rhythm, pure perfection. Great seeing the sheer joy in Your facial expressions now the lens is closer but kinda miss seeing Your air guitar work which was always a delight to watch too 😊. What makes Your Reactions So enchanting is that it's So DEEPLY Evident that You are into it just as much I was then & still am today and Your captivating Smile brings back so many wonderful memories of how they snared my emotions all those years ago. Yet another Delightful Reaction. Thanks 😊

In the Light Very underated song

It's my favorite album of theirs