Led Zep IV...one of the greatest ALBUMS of ALL time. In any genre. Ever.

"when he stops to let the band breathe , that is gangster";......one of the best Quotes of ALL time.

Going through Led Zeppelins catalog of music in order is genius, no one else on KZfaq has figured this out ! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 stars guys

"Black Dog" was the first Zeppelin song I heard. I was 15 and had never heard of the band. My friend brought over his little cassette player and said "You have to listen to this." Within 30 seconds, that song had grabbed me by the ears and Zeppelin has never let go. My first thought was "Who ARE these guys?" That was in 1974 and at 64 I've listened to this song (and all of theirs) about a thousand times and it still gives the same intense driving groove as it did so long ago. Their music has been and is a central, important part of my life.

“Walk out with your stuff out” 😂. Considering how tight Robert’s jeans were, that’s more accurate than you know.

Jack Black called this the „Zeppathon“: listening to all the albums from beginning to end - best way to go 🤙🏼

Most of this album was recorded at a country house called Headly Grange. There was a stray black dog that hung around the house, so that's where they got the name for this song. This is a great album.

This song is killer, with Bonham's syncopated groove driving.

Bonzo playing a slowed down grove over a faster riff is genius stuff.

This song has the exact meter of a basic training marine marching song. "I don't know but I've been told a big legged woman aint' got no soul", sound off 1, 2, sound off 3, 4 etc.... efing awesome.

This was their opening song when I saw them in Tampa, 1973..one of the more remarkable experiences of my life...

Black dog is British slang for depression, and many people thought the title meant that, but Led Zeppelin said thy didn't know what to call the song, so they named it after a literal black dog that was hanging around. I think that makes more sense than depression in lieu of the lyrics.

The reason this was named after the dog hanging around was because he slept all day and was out all night. Zep laughed about the adventures he must've had with the female dogs of the night. The rumours about Headley Grange are one of the most enduring rock myths. I've still got a magazine from '75 with Bad Company bassist Boz Burrell talking about sleeping upstairs in the big bedroom where Page slept and everyone said was super duper haunted. Boz heard banging noises up and down the stairs all night and thought it was cats fighting. Then the owners of the property told him they didn't have cats, so he was a little freaked out. The year before, Genesis created "The Evil Jam" in that same upstairs room during a storm and explained how a dark spirit seemed to enter the place and then left when the storm passed. The rumour was that it used to be a church that once burned down with the congregation inside. Then it was owned by Aleistair Crowley. It was recently mentioned during an interview with Genesis keyboardist Tony Banks who replied that it was indeed the rumour. The fact is, after Zep recorded there, everyone confused the place with Crowley's Boleskin House on Loch Ness mentioned earlier in the comments. Page, who had an interest in Crowley and the dark arts, purchased Boleskin House, and somehow that got confused with a country workhouse 600 miles away. Phil Collins talked about huge rats on the stairs, so that's obviously what people were hearing at night. That late 60s/early 70s era was shot through with mysticism anyway. Add a little booze, a little weed, you might believe anything. Good times.

Jimmy Page's guitar solo at the end is absolute lightning!

When The Beatles broke up I went into a depression. I was 13 and they had been with me since I was 5. And then, by luck, my older sister married a professional drummer in a rock band, and for some unknown reason he left his entire album collection at my house (I believe he was on tour). One of my friends saw the 4 Led Zeppelin albums in the stacks and flipped out. I kept lifting the needle and returning it to the beginning with this song blasting the stereo console. I was no longer depressed. I was manic. 🙂

I have a feeling these guys are going to LOOOOOOVE the Levee ....ultimate drum beat. (and most sampled)

As opening tracks go , it's not too shabby.

I love how watching two professionals experience the song makes ME more aware of the layers and textures and some of the other stuff I wouldn't normally think about.........

The third album was recorded in the studio *however* it was mostly written by Jimmy and Robert when they went away to a *cottage* (not castle) in Wales during their break from touring. Jonesy came up with this riff and the start/stop format was inspired by Fleetwood Mac's song "Oh Well". For this 4th album the whole band, equipment, tech people, etc. went to a former workhouse in the country called Headley Grange to rehearse and record. Jimmy got the idea, most notably from the group The Band who recorded their album called "Music From Big Pink" while staying all together in a house they called "big pink". Jimmy liked the idea of total immersion, to live and breathe the music and be able to record night or day, when inspiration struck. They rented The Rolling Stones' mobile studio that was built into a truck and parked outside. Also, believe me when I tell you, Zep didn't give the critic's comments any weight other than to be angry at their obtuseness for not being able to understand the types of music they created. The 4th album wasn't a case of "Oh no, the critics hated the 3rd album, we have to do better." or "We'll show them." They were never critical/media darlings during their time; they did what they wanted musically and that was that, critics be damned.

Am 63, from Detroit, white ( just for context) retired US military living in Phillipines...I ENJOY you guys!!!

Plant's singing comes in with his extremely catchy vocal delivery leading into one of Page’s more rockin' riffs. A grand opening track for a truly outstanding album. The guys flexed their muscles on the album just to remind everyone who the GOAT of kickass rock still was.

Led Zeppelin will always keep surprising you and keep you coming back for more! So much diversity on their albums!

This song is so incredible that, no matter how much I hear it since it came out, it always sounds fresh and new. A masterpiece and, dare I say, prog rock with more testosterone...

It just doesn't get better than this. All 4 pieces are absolutely slaying.

Led zeppelin is perfection

One of their best albums! Thanks for playing!

To show how tight Zeppelin is, Bonham by design and throughout the entire song, is playing a half beat behind everyone else. Genius! You have to watch the live version from MSG 1973.

Ahhhh, my all time favorite Zeppelin song... It's just tough... Thanks guys... batting 1000 today with both videos....

I remember buying this legendary album shortly after it came out and putting the needle down on the vinyl and this song just blasted out at you like a friggin SLEDGEHAMMER!! That guitar riff sustain after each verse, but even more Bonham's heavy drums, like he's hitting the skins with large heavy mallets. One of the best hard rock opening songs to an album ever. You combine this with Rock and Roll, and what a 1-2 punch! So you guys doing these songs in order? This album is iconic with an interesting mix of songs. I'm sure you know the epic Stairway to Heaven is on it. But enjoy each tune individually, because overall I think most people will agree Untitled (aka as Zoso) is their best album. (There were absolutely no words, no name, no titles on the album cover). I think I blew out the tweeters on my cheap speakers playing Black Dog. You guys didn't like the 3rd album? It was more acoustic and less heavy. Cool that you're doing everything in order. Ps, THIS kind of stuff is the reason us 70s teens invested in good stereo systems with big speakers. The under 30s who just listen on phones or pods (not you guys) don't understand what they are missing minituarizing everything!!

Great song, great album. Bonzo kills it on the drums, Jimmy on guitar, JPJ on bass and keyboards and the incomparable Robert “Percy” Plant on vocals.

That unmistakable heavy-handed Bonham groove. Such good stuff. Cheers fellas, keep 'em coming.

Crazy good song with odd meters and tricky timing. Main riff was written by the bass player, John Paul Jones, and not Jimmy Page. They play it in unison. Zeppelin properly understood that most American blues from the Mississippi Delta to Chicago were not songs about depression and bad times, but mostly about sex.

Don't forget that Jimmy Page was big on orchestrating multiple layers of guitars as time went on. LZ three was just their Acoustic album, Page has said.

Black Dog and Rock And Roll back to back is one of the greatest double punches in high energy hard classic rock ever. The other is Heartbreaker and Living Loving Maid.

The note Plant hits at 5:14-5-16 is the highest one he ever hit on record.

When LZIII was released, THIS is the record we wanted.

Hey guys, Ned from Spain checkin in. I'm glad you finally made it to the crushing Led Zep 4. This is a straight up monster that only a few LP's can match or come close to. Even when they do a couple of acoustic numbers they're bangers like The Battle of Evermore which features the amazing Sandy Denny w /Plant, she was the only guest vocalist ever. I think we all can't wait until you get to the " Levee ".

Welcome to the pinnacle of music.

At least 1 song from Zep 4 was played on every rock station every 2 hours of every day for at least 2 decades lol

THIS was my introduction. And every time.... OMFG. The opening is explosive. I was 10. This formed all my musical taste henceforth.

Great example of Robert Plant's songwriting style. He always said that he felt that writing a strong chorus was not his forte. "Hey baby, oh baby, pretty baby" is plenty when the song grooves like this! That's why the "Black Dog" moniker was chosen. Many of his songs with no real choruses often used titles with little to no lyrical ties.

Please, please watch this live from Madison Square Garden 1973...NOTHING like watching them live!!🎵🎸-I hope y'all get to watch the entire concert filmed for a movie about them called "The-Song Remains The Same". So many-great performances to see because-they never did a song the same way twice live!!🎸 "Since Ive Been Lovin'-You" live at this concert is the best there is!!💜🎸🎵

Good reaction fellas! Black Dog is a warning shot that says we’re Zeppelin, we’re the best rock band on the planet, and from now on, this is what big time arena rock is going to sound like. The basic riff is not that hard to play, but no one plays it exactly right or can make it sound like this. So much detail: the riff is in a different time signature than the drums so the whole song swings, the guitars are like multi-tracked and set up in a way that only Jimmy Page could’ve dreamed it up, you mentioned the band breathing, the use of space, the feedback before each verse, the echo treatment on Plant’s vocals, Bonham’s heavy drum sound and cymbal crashes, he last verse where Page plays the major third version of the riff, and the thin and stinging solo tone that tunnels through the heaviest rhythm backing etc etc. Finally compare the huge sound and production compared to anything else there at the time. Who’s Next and Paranoid are awesome classics but don’t sound as huge and modern as this. Pure Zeppelin.

I love the spin up intro of this song! It is like a record on a turntable just starting up. Then the drum stick click at 5:01 is letting the band know to take it to the next level!

Greatest rock band for a reason.

One song at a time is going to change your lives. Music is medicine.

Zepp IV rocks -- plain and simple. Led Zeppelin is one of those bands whose songs grow better and better over the years. Zepp II? Astounding. Houses Of The Holy ? Stupendous. Physical Graffiti ? Incredibly Incredible. And don't overlook Presence and In Through The Out Door. Very good albums. Envious of y'all being able to experience Led Zeppelin albums fresh, from the beginning. Us 70's dudes and dudettes did the same -- but it took a few years. 😊 Great reaction guys. Per the usual. Stay cool.

They are fabulous!! Watch their live performances!!

Bad ass song. You guys are in for it.

Can't wait for you guys to hear 4 sticks from this album 😱🤯

Who-hoo,off to Led Zeppelin 4, which for me is tied with Led Zep II for their best. Every single song on this album is a masterpiece! Enjoy. 🎵🎸🎤🎹🎶

don't forget Johnny Winter and Edgar Winter Tobacco Road Live video great song will blow you away thanks

Aye chaps, another great track, all tracks on this album are excellent. Can't wait until you get to album called 'PRESENCE', it's also a fantastic piece all through , three cheers to you two and thanks

Thank You. Just for entertainment purposes, y’all have to watch the 2007 Live from Celebration Day!

My first concert was Led Zeppelin at the Boston Garden. I was in High School then. It was amazing 😎👍

Come on y'all. Airplay Beats has 8k views on this video inside of 12 hours. Much respect, but there are only 14k subscribers. These guys are about the best out there. They are actually quite knowledgeable about music and pick up on subtilties. Plus, they're picking the right music to react to. Give them a follow.

I remember when led Zeppelin came to Cleveland in '77 it was a bummer because they were in the wrong venue The stadium held 83,000 but they played in Richfield coliseum which held $21,000 we were all mad because there wasn't enough tickets to go around. Great reaction guys rock on.

I’ve been waiting for this…I love this album 🇦🇺

Great reaction to a great album. Keep up the great work as always fellas. Appreciate you 🙏

hey guys the house that this album was recorded in was rumoured to have paranormal activities and strange going ons which was one the reasons they decided to record there the song when the levee breaks was recorded in the hallway by a large staircase with high ceilings to gets that echo sound effect on bonzos drum intro your pal the freak fromT.O peace out

Led Zeppelin IV is the best album of all time hands down. God bless the mighty ZEP!!!!!!!

That's when your eyes sparkle - love it!

YES ! You’re finally on this album, plenty more great albums after this 👍

Excellent analysis as always!

They named the song Black Dog because during the recording of this song there was a old black dog hanging around the recording studio.

You guys are doing the Zepathon. Enjoy It I lived it from when i was a little boy. My older brothers were playing this . Loved it all my life.

Go Laa! Go Chee! You’re in the club now! First two records were more bluesy, third had three short rockers and acoustic folk music. This is their first straight rock record , except for Going to California.

🎸🥁💯🔥😎👏 Man, I'ma have to light up another one!😂

This my fav album, just a good vibe. Happy y'all get to check it out

"You walk out with your stuff out". Great quote guys.

Excellent reaction. GREAT song.

Crazy good song…not an easy play considering all the timing changes. All masters!!!

Guys, please listen. Don’t fall into the trap others have. I e seen many reactors sort of get their fill of Zep before they even get to their best album. “Physical Graffiti” If you polled long time Zep fans, I’d bet, the majority would say it’s their best. One of the best albums in rock history.

This was the first Zepplin song I heard when I was 10 in 85. My best friend's older brother was playing it and I was a fan from that second forward.

The 2 Johns where on FIRE. Love it and its timeless

That shit is just HEVVV! Can never get enough of this tune! We used to party to this back in the 70s full blast with a kegger. We had it all, invincible! ✌️

.....back in the late 70's & early 80's, local FM station WTUE had what was called "2 for Tuesdays", where they played 2 consecutive songs of one artist.......Black Dog and then Rock and Roll from Led Zeppelin IV was played what seemed to be EVERY Tuesday and other times too......ahhhh, those were the days.....

Outstanding reaction boys. Rock on Airplay Beats

This album is essential if stranded on a deserted island. Impeccable from start to finish. Great reaction gentlemen.

Complete RUMBLE FEST from start to finish! Damn.

Recorded in an old converted bread truck the Stones owned. You can see it in the Deep Purple video of Smoke On The Water.

Dude I have heard this for 50 years, I never noticed the intro. The named this song after a black dog they saw when recording it. Jimmy Page made a dog panting sound with his pick on the 6th string of his guitar. Thank you guys for perking my ears to the nuances of this wonderful music!

Glad to see you guys getting into Led Zeppelin IV. The next few albums (starting with this one) are insanely good. They called this one Black Dog because a random black dog kept wondering in and out of the studio while recording it LOL

I had forgotten. This came out right as I came home from Vietnam. Great music. Great power. And I had a 100 watt Pioneer amp, 2 Pioneer speakers and 2 Sansui’s rated for 100 watts each. I roaredhenever I could. Damn good music.

The highest note Robert Plant ever recorded on vocals is in this track!

Another great reaction! ✌🏼❤

Thank you. Love your channel and reactions

Love your hats, guys!

When this album came out, (like all their albums) the frat house was rockin' 24/7. Ahh....good times! New stuff hit the stores on Fridays. We'd all hit the local record store and lay down our hard earned 3.99.

I remember when this album came out, kinda underwhelmed until FM radio caught hold of Stairway then this album got launched into the stratosphere. The lick was John Paul Jones, he eventually had them credit him on the song writing credits.

Great choices guys on the reactions.

Yes keep'em coming!

Loved the reaction...there's a whole album of those reactions coming up. 🤪

Love it that you two love it like I do💕

You guys are great.

That's the right way to do it fellas. Chronologically. I'm enjoying following along. Glad I subscribed. Keep up the great work! ❤

This album was actually a finger at music critics and a commitment that they were going to create whatever they wanted to which is why the album cover doesn't have the name of the band and its members are represented by symbols.

Spot on gentlemen, John Henry front and centre. 🍁🙏

Love your appreciation for this gem 💎.

Ths album is where the band really got their identity All the blues of the first album , the attitude of the second album and the experimentation of the third all combined to make a legendary 4th album