An absolute classic. Next one for you from Led Zeppelin- Kashmir. No need for breakdowns, they lay the stories out for you! Just sit back and let the music wash over you!

There's a story behind the band's raw emotional reaction to the tribute performance. The guy in the bowler hat playing drums is their original drummer's son. John Bonham passed back in 1981. When they were being honoured, they wanted Jason there and he told them he couldn't be there. So, when they saw him on stage playing his dad's parts, in his dad's hat, it hit hard.

When us old folks say that our generation had the best music - we are definitely telling the truth.

Shocking to realize this song is over 50 years old but still perfect.

Remember, no auto tune in the 70’s. Pure talent. Check out Eagles, Doobie Brothers, Kansas, Heart, Bob Seger, Fleetwood Mac, Styx, Lynyrd Skynyrd. Enjoy your journey!

Keep watching Led Zeppelin....You would be watching greatness!!!

Many agree with you that the original can never be topped - after all , it set the standard. Ann and sister Nancy Wilson were not trying to top Led Zeppelin with their rendition in the tribute, they were paying respect to the kings who gave our generation an anthem. Ann and Nancy have done many, many Led Zeppelin songs throughout their career, including at least one cover in every concert (usually Black Dog, or Rock n' Roll), and it became the logical choice to ask them to be the ones to do the homage at the Kennedy Center Honors. Heart was always respectful in their covers and never tried to "make them their own". They stayed mostly true to the Zeppelin originals adding only a few minor personal tweaks. It takes Rock Godess's to pay proper tribute to Rock Gods. Two great reactions! I enjoyed them both!

When you said , "Your generation missed out on some of the best music ever made", you are right (in my opinion). Music from the 60's and 70's was full of passion and a message and some of it is still being listened to today. Kids, ask your parents / grandparents what music was like when they grew up and if your able, have a listen, you might be surprised.

The thing about rock music from back in the day is that it was all musical talent. The people actually played the instruments, the singers had to be able to sing...it was pure talent.

"Since I've Been Loving You," "Achilles Last Stand," just don't expect Zep songs to sound alike as they are very versatile and creative. "Immigrant Song" is a real banger.

I’m a child of the 70’s and 80’s and oh how Blessed we were with the BEST music!!!

70's music was/is all about story telling and taking you on a journey. Our generation (Boomers) were incredibly fortunate to have these musical masters playing the soundtrack to our lives.

“Since I’ve been loving you” live at MSG is pure magic!! It’s a must to check out by Led Zeppelin though I recommend their whole catalog.

Stairway to Heaven Live at Madison Square garden is a must see!

"In my time of dying" is phenominal

We used too hear stuff like this everyday on the radio

Man led Zeppelin live is just another level

Music is the universal emotional language. I appreciate those who listen with an open mind.

I love hearing people admit they missed out on a great era. We had it made back then what what I wouldn't give to be able to live my childhood again

Cannot comprehend people who don't appreciate someone expanding their understanding. Much respect to you 🇭🇲

This is one of the greatest songs ever made. The structure, the journey, storytelling, the instrumentation, the voice. This is the definition of legendary.

Deep purple ‘smoke on the water’ is a good groove. Reckon you’d tap a foot along to that

This studio version is so much better than the live version. Glad you picked it.

The live performance at Madison Square Garden is unbelievable with a very long Jimmy Page guitar solo.

Jason Bonham played the drums in the tribute. The whole band are like his dad. Very proud.

Stairway to Heaven and Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen are considered #1 and #2 Of the 2 best Rock Songs ever written! So, you are correct. Good Job!

You are so right. I’m 69 yrs old and this was the music of my late teens. We were blessed!

With the best music - you don’t just listen to it, you experience it. It consumes you and takes you away for a few moments.

Over the last 50 some years of my listening to music from the 1920s to recently, there is something special about this era of music that lifts it above the rest. Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, ACDC, the Beatles, Rolling Stones........you just cannot beat it. It is no surprise that in 2024, both the Beatles and Stones were on the top of the charts AGAIN! You just cannot beat the era before "Pitch Correct" was invented in 79, making out of tune singers magically match the pitch of the band with technology derived from the Hiel talk box. Suddenly everyone could sing, models, dancers,......a lot of very pretty people. Hence,...MTV was invented for those with faces for TV but their voices were not made for radio. That is why there are no "real" music videos before 1980ish. Not caring about the actual visuals and instead imagining them in your head beat music videos. For the best Led Zeppelin live, watch either their BBC sessions, or the 1973 SONG REMAINS THE SAME concert movie, for awesome live performances. Later in their career, their wear and tear was starting to show from the road. They seemed tired to me in Knebworth in 79, and Earl's court in 74 was still a little weary. They toured so much, it showed.

Now you see why so many heavy metal musicians cite Led Zeppelin as an inspiration. Any time I hear a Jimmy Paige guitar solo, my hair stands on end. Every time I listen to this song, I have to air guitar and scat out the guitar licks in the breakdown. There are so many Led Zeppelin songs that I could write out a novel on here for songs you should listen to on your own time.

Part of me is envious. You just listened for the first time to Stairway. Congratulations! Welcome aboard. I recommend In the Light and When the Levee Breaks. However, any Zeppelin song will be pleasing. Thank you.

My girlfriend and I danced to this song played by a cover band at our '72 Senior Prom. We didn't last, but the song will live forever!

You must react to this song live from MSG 1973❤❤

The thing that is so outstanding to me is that Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones wrote the music to song first, Robert Plant later wrote the lyrics to it. That shows just how incredibly talented they are.

Britain produced most of the greatest metal and rock bands ever, for a tiny island we sure hit big! It's amazing that today people are only just being introduced to them, never too late. 👍🇬🇧

I grew up on this stuff. 50 yrs later, it has never grown old or dated to me.

My mind is completely blown that you’ve never heard this song before. It’s so iconic. I’m very glad that you’re taking the time to hear it now. It’s such a beautiful song Led Zeppelin was amazing!

Led Zeppelin probably has 50+ reaction-worthy songs. Kashmir is near the top of any list.

Amazing that he's only 22 years old here. Can you imagine doing something at the age of 22 and having the President and First Lady host a celebration of what you did 40 years later? 😮

My favorite way to listen to Led Zeppelin is on headphones. This song is a masterpiece ❤🔥

I'm jealous of anyone who gets to hear these songs for the very first time. One of the reasons I watch reaction videos is to vicariously experience that again through the reactor.

We made sure our daughters appreciated this type of music: Queen, Led Zeppelin, the Who, Aerosmith, etc. Keep on exploring and experiencing!

There is no band that can compare. What the accomplished was magic. Like they were from another planet. The whole catalog is fantastic.

This is a must do: there was a tribute to Led Zeplin where Heart performed Stairway to Heaven atthe Kennedy Center Honors. It brought Led Zeplin to tears. It was the single most amazing live performance I have EVER seen (aside from Phil Collins doing In The Air Tonight

You really need to go down the Led Zeppelin rabbit hole. It’s glorious

Watch "Since I've been loving you" by Led Zeppelin, live!!!

Bro Led Zepplin "since I've been loving you" 1975 live st Madison Square guardian. It is absolutely amazing!!!

Led Zeppelin Since I've been loving you. Dazed and Confused.

Greatest Rock n Roll band ever!!

There's a reason this song is on just about every list of the greatest song ever! The entire composition is brilliant! The lyrics were written with such an ambiguity that allows the listener to interpret them as they need to. The song builds as if you're actually climbing the Stairway to Heaven and then crescendos with that awesome Jimmy Page solo! As you dive deeper into their rabbit hole keep in mind, they were only Led Zeppelin for 12 years. Depending on the song, their sound crossed over into many different genres. Sometimes more than one genre in the same song! Welcome to Led Zeppelin! One of the greatest to ever do it!

The 1970’s had music like no other decade/generation!

Indeed. If you are unfamiliar with music, especially rock music before 1980, you are very much missing out. The Golden Age of Rock is the mid 60’s to the late 70’s and will never be duplicated. With all it’s sub-genres ( folk rock, psychedelic rock, blues rock, rock and roll, hard rock, acid rock, progressive rock, art rock, funk rock, pop rock, soul) it dominated culture, style, social and political thought, fashion, and the music business (recordings, the radio airwaves, live concerts) in such totality - exceeding everything else before or since. And it was real music. Real musicians playing real instruments in their own way, written by themselves, in their own timing. No sampling, no nitwits with computers, no autotune and protools, no nonsense. It is probably impossible to imagine in light of the last few decades of the music scene and song composition corporatization and homogenization into sameness.

You can't miss with Zeppelin

This song is a rock icon. It is a song that will go on for a very long time! One of the best ever written!

Yep, I was a young girl when this came out…. I became a Led Zeppelin fan 🔥🇬🇧xxxx

Heard this in my teenage yrs back in 75. Amazing music back then. Led zeppelin, Kansas, lynard skynard, queen, Doogie brothers, elo, I can go on and on. Music back then was pure talent.

Led Zeppelin has 40+ of my all-time favourite sings. Tea for One. No Quarter. Over the Hills and Far Away. How Many More Times. Rain Song. Lemon Song. In My Time of Dying. Ramble On. What Is and What Should Never Be. Since I've Been Loving You. When The Levee Breaks. Kashmir. The Battle of Evermore. I'm Gonna Crawl. Stairway to Heaven. Hey, Hey, What Can I Do. Travelling Riverside Blues. Going to California. In The Light. Dazed and Confused. In The Evening. Fool In The Rain. Ten Years Gone. Babe I'm Gonna Leave You. Rock and Roll. Achilles Last Stand. The Song Remains the Same. You Shook Me. Black Dog. Immigrant Song (live) The Ocean. Whole Lotta Love. Thank You. Bring it on Home. That's the Way. Friends. Gallows Pole. Tangerine. Misty Mountain Hop. Etc. Etc. And the list just goes on.

Rock and roll achieves perfection when the drums kick in on Stairway to Heaven.

Real instruments, no autotune, crazy vocals, crazy harmonies, originality… TIMELESS!

Love seeing these young realizing the greatness of the 70’s. Keep on keeping it alive! We were young, in love, and really cared and wanted the best for all.

The Rain Song is another epic ballad.

Please do more Led Zeppelin! Best Rock band ever. They ruled the 1970’s.

Now the live version! The musicianship and spontaneity and soul depth is incredible in their live performances. LZ will inceease your subscriber count guaranteed

Perhaps it's still the greatest rock song ever recorded. Certainly nothing better IMHO.

Led Zeppelin is a wonderful rabbit hole to enjoy!

The Song Remains The Same sequeing into The Rain Song live at Madison Square Garden '73. The concert is also called The Song Remains The Same.

One of the few songs that makes me well up listening to, even after hearing it hundreds of times

React to When the Levy Breaks it’s an awesome Zeppelin song!

This is a rabbit hole most definitely worth going down! Led Zeppelin are gods! 🥰

Yep!! You definitely need more Zeppelin in your life 😊 best band ever! They don't have a bad song

Led Zeppelin is the Greatest Rock group all time...hands down!!!

That’s why we used to go to the Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd laser light show at the museum of natural history. We would get a dose and then smoke all the way there and then watch the laser light show from Zepplin or Pink Floyd and talk about going to another world for real! It’s definitely that kind of music. It takes you on a journey.

Nothing like a journey, Led Zepplin and Pink Floyd did this so well

🥰You felt it!! Beautiful. Love your genuine reactions and the way you feel the music. Thanks for sharing your journey with us!!😊 As others have said.... the 1973 Live at Madison Square Garden performance of this song is a MUST on a Led Zeppelin journey!!👊 Keep in mind, I was an infant when this song was released in 1971. Zeppelin was playing in my house growing up (I loved it) but did not understand the greatness of their music until the mid 80's (15yrs after it's release) when I entered high school. Their music is timeless. Do yourself a huge favor and do the live at MSG 1973 performance of "Stairway". You won't regret it!!! It's a spiritual experience!!💯💯💯 Peace and light to all...✌💞

The music from back in the day just hits different.

Cliff, you need to go down the Led Zeppelin train, the best rock band EVER!!!!

Led zep were ground breaking for their time as well as now . They formed in 68 first two albums 69 , this track is of their fourth album. Try reading the lyrics - they are ambiguous and mean different things to different people but well worth going into. In general terms it advocatas turning away from materialism towards finding spiritual contentment . Robert Plants happy place is Wales which is a very beautiful rural mountainous country on the west side of the uk - i look to the west and my spirit is crying for freedom ... he was involved in the intelligent end of the hippy movement in the 60's and this is reflected in his writing. the bustle in the hedgerow and the may queen refererences are about the renewal and coming back to life in the Spring. It fits perfectly with Jimmy Pages slow crescendo music which almost imperceptably increases in tempo , intensity and volume. there is also a gentle and beautifully expressed reminder that we are not immortal. As requested below you should definitley see the live version Madison Square Garden 1973 the perfomance is magical and Jimmy Pages guitar solo is legendary. You will be kicking yourself if you do not do a deep dive into their music now impossible to describe the variety , muscianship , quality of writing and the magic that happens when these four men play together. worth doing stuff fromthe first album first just so you unfderstand the vision and evolution- Babe i'm gonna leave you , dazed and confused , your time is gonna come , i can't qiuit you baby , How many more times all unmissable off that album - the whole album is worth hearing. If you want a masterclass in percussion do the live version of Moby Dick - that'll bring you up to speed.

Since I’ve been loving you live or Kashmir are fantastic among many more✌️🙏👍

I don't know if that's right Cliff. You do get this music. It's been made. It's like regretting not watching Michelangelo painting the Sistine Chapel, or not being their when Beethoven was composing Symphony No.9. This is art, this stays with us forever. You're listening 50 years later, in another 50 years this song will still be being played. It's the most beautiful thing about art, it makes us immortal. So as Jim Morrison said, "O Great Creator of Being: Give us one more hour to perform our art and perfect our lives."

Haven't listened to this in 10 years since my mom passed. I am happy crying lol

Plant was a huge fan of Tolkien, so you hear a lot of references to The Hobbit in the lyrics.

The greatest band i've ever listened to!🤘❤🤟

Whole Lotta Love is pure Zeppelin

I am 60 years old and I can't imagine to hear this song for the first time

I'm 50, and you just experienced my childhood. Great reaction!

I heard this song, first time with 26 year old ears. Lot more meaningful now at 78. Appreciate all ( GOOD) music. I’ve been blessed with almost 8 decades of amazing music. Personally I like the older stuff 🥰🥰. Music always changing, some good, some not so good 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️my humble opinion. ❤️❤️👵🏼

The fact you get it gives me hope, thank you. 70's rock is the best music in human kind history.

I'm glad you listened to the studio version after the Heart tribute, it's the best way to hear and appreciate both!

music that speaks to the soul

This is iconic music. It is truly an iconic song. How many other songs Spond from this song and this band

I definitely need to watch your reaction to "Whole Lotta Love". That's my favorite Led Zeppelin song.

Since I Been Loving You Live is fn AMAZING ❤

Since I've been loving you live is goosebumps amazing

IMO, the studio version is the best version versus their live performances that you can find on KZfaq. This is how we were introduced to the song, with no visuals except the album cover. To me, the best way to listen to a song for the first time is to close your eyes like you did. We did not expect music to be a visual experience, it was auditory and mental. I am so glad you appreciate it.

Most polls will say this is the number 1 rock song of all time… 2 is Free Bird by Skynyrd and 3 is Miss American Pie by Don McLean.Their live version will slay you….

You will have to do the live version from MSG. Great job.

Black Dog, When The Levee Breaks, Ramble On, D'yer Mak'er, What Is and What Never Should Be, In My Time Of Dying, Immigrant Song.... those are just off the top of my head.

I was a year old when this song came out. I think I heard it for the first time when I was 11 or 12. It's great to watch the younger generation hear this for the first time!!! My favorite Led Zeppelin Song is "The Battle of Evermore". Check it out!

I love that you immediately needed to hear them do it too. I have been a Led Zeppelin fan for many years. They touch the inner being.

My favorite song of all times. Led Zepplin is iconic!