You were mislead by irresponsible Zeppelin fans. You always listen to the studio version before the live version. It’s imperative to do that for context on the live track. It’s the only way to get the true Zeppelin experience. That’s how everyone else had it. They listened to the album then went to the concert.

As many times as you listen to stairway..you can always listen more. The gift that keeps on giving.

Their studio work are their masterpieces. When they’re live they get to be unrestricted musicians.

I agree with you 100%. The true genius of Led Zeppelin was not only in the artistry and virtuosity of 4 of the greatest musicians to ever grace the planet, but also in the musical wizardry of Jimmy Page's studio productions. The live versions can be cool snippets of the bands mindset at a particular moment in time, or of their improvised interpretation of the material on any give night in front of 20,000 intoxicated fans, but the true genius of the band was what they achieved in the studio, and that was how they wanted the songs to be heard in perpetuity. And of course, this was achieved in the studio by one of the greatest music producers to ever live, and his name is Jimmy Page. Peace

Like the way this song builds. Sounds are sooo much clearer in studio versions than live.

1 of the best songs ever written by anybody EVER

Props for John Paul Jones for coming up with the use recorder in the opening. Always an underrated renaissance man! 👍🏻

I feel like the build up is much better in the studio version. The difference before and after John Bonham enters the song is so huge in the studio version and he really drives the song forward.

I'm not even, honestly, a fan of Zep... But this fucking song, as this is probably the 3000th time I've heard it, is still goddamned UNDENIABLY amazing!!!

Greatest song from the greatest band. Period.

600 years from now this is still going to be... doing things...

I am soooo glad you listened to the studio version!!!! GREAT review 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 “A timeless classic”, “we’ll be listening to this 50 60 years from now”, “this type of music doesn’t age” …. YES YES YES!!!! I couldn’t agree more!!! This song is a musical masterpiece that will absolutely live on forever … and it’s freakin awesome to watch you absorb and appreciate these classics …. keeping them going and bringing them to people that maybe wouldn’t have heard them otherwise!!!! You already know, but I’m gonna say it anyway … I appreciate you and everything that you’re doing for us!!! You are the BEST!!!!! And I love ya fam!!!!! Thank you!!!! Thank you!!!! Thank you!!!!! Next up … Misty Mountain Hop!!! Get ready …. hahaha 😜😂🤣 💞💞💞

I’ve been listening to this song for 45 years and It moves me every time. Nobody makes dynamic music like this combined with great musicians and great lyrics. Today’s music is a pathetic joke.

For me it’s the greatest song ever written.

STUDIO FOR THE WIN!!!!!!! :-)

There's nothing better than sitting on the sofa...being High...and cranking this up on your quality sound system...can't even count how many times through the years...

Love, love, LOVE Led Zeppelin!!! This song never gets old. ❤️

The pinnacle of rock.

LED ZEPPELIN, "STAIRWAY TOO HEAVEN".. THE FACT OF THE MATTER IS IT WILL 50 YEARS FOR ME IN 2023.. IN FACT ALL OF THESE CLASSIC SONGS ARE ...OR ARE GOING TOO BE IF THEY AREN'T ALL READY...

When I listen to the studio version, I always throw in the live words “does anybody remember laughter” etc… both are great, no complaints here. ✌️❤️

Hands down the greatest band ever!!🥰🥰🥰

Dawg that Solo Never Gets Old

What's not to love?! The live version with Jimmy Page's extended solo is epic, but this is how heard it for the first thousand times. ❤✌

One of only a few truly great musical masterpieces created by musical genius human beings!!

🎸 💯 🤯 Led Zeppelin KILLZ IT‼🔥🤟

One of the best songs ever. So many memories with this song.

A masterpiece and one of the greatest guitar solos by my personal guitarist God Jimmy Page!

Timeless Sir

My favorite LedZep album has changed almost every year. I can’t explain it? Yes I can…Led Zep. For the past 40 years

Now watch Heart's tribute to LZ at the Kennedy Center Honors. You will be BLOWN AWAY

GOAT group GOAT song

I have the same problem with headphones over glasses over the ears. That shit hurts after a short while. I tilt my glasses up too. It helps. 🤓

It is timeless. As good today, if not better, than the day it was released. As soon as it came out on the radio I ran to the record store and bought the album .

Led Zeppelin was the reason why I started playing the guitar.

speaking of studio tracks to hear before you die... Jimi Hendrix's cover of Dylan's "All Along The Watchtower"

Yes always listen to the studio version first - that is exactly how the band wanted that song to sound - so they committed it to record. Live versions are to see their true virtuosity in a given moment in time - and live is never the same twice

I guess it depends upon the situation but with LED zeppelin, most of us heard it on the radio first and then got the record album and then if you are lucky you would just go see them in concert. I wasn't quite old enough for that and missed it by a few years. But I owned all of their albums and played them all the time. But yeah man the live version is interesting in order to get a better feel for what they were like on stage, and I always as a musician can totally relate to any sort of live performance, it's easy to put myself in their shoes. But this song and the Led Zeppelin content in general is such a damn masterpiece, it seems a shame not to encounter it and it's pristine and original delivery before adding all the other stuff in of a live performance. One thing that I've never heard pulled off very well although kind of sometimes is the ending of this, where they reach the same ending point through different tempos and they merged together just right so you feel that tension when the wave patterns cross and then they just perfectly draw together by the final note.

My thoughts.... Music comes from our souls (lyrically, vocally and instrumentally). The debate over Live vs Studio version boils down to a "Soul" thing. While NONE of us will argue that "Stairway To Heaven" is a masterpiece, the debate over Live or Studio versions RAGES ON.... and IMO, the debate boils down to what vibes with your soul most. Some of us really vibe with Live performances and some vibe more with Studio tracks..... Neither side is wrong.... we just feel it on different "wave-lengths". I fell in love with the studio version on the radio but then..... I saw the Live MSG performance and it hit me on a whole other level!!! I prefer seeing/hearing live performances whenever possible (for any of the groups that I love). It's more pure to me.... not tainted with all the technology and sound engineering. It's simply more human. But again, that's just a soul thing and there is no right or wrong.... ;)

someday led III will be your favorite...for a while...then a different one will take its place. kind of a rotation thing...

#1 song of greatest rock n roll songs of all time On radio countdown lists!

Many times, live versions, while full of energy, are often muddled for one reason or another ( alcohol ,drugs, etc...) Studio versions are meticulously gone over again and again till they are as crisp and clean as they can be produced. I saw them live on a good night and it was wonderful! Some of their concerts are cringeworthy. Just my opinion! 🙂

Someone recommended Heart's cover of Stairway, live at the Kennedy Center Honors. At the risk of Stairway overload, this performance is good for multiple reasons. Surviving members of LZ were being honored and in attendance along with the Obamas. Heart does a bang up job. You will enjoy it if you check it out.

Lol ! You really enjoyed this great classic ! Dont get better than this song !

When it starts getting really good, your smile says it all. I feel ya'!

People love live versions because they already know the studio version, know all the lyrics, and then want to check it out live after they're already completely familiar with the song. Anyone checking out any song for the first time should always check out the studio version first. There's only a handful of bands (maybe less) that can pull off sounding the same live as they do in the studio. Live versions tend to incorporate the audience where the singer will sing a part, then hold out the microphone to have the audience sing the next part etc.. Bands also add words and do things different live, which is cool for the ppl there because they already know the song. But it's not so cool for someone hearing a song for the first time to truly understand the lyrics and the meaning to start out with live versions. Queensryche live in Tokyo 1984 is the only one I can think of off the top of my head that I would rather hear live even if I wasn't familiar with the studio version.

i agree that the studio versions of songs in general sound better. However, sometimes Live concerts can be just as good. I know because I saw (LZ) LED ZEPPELIN live at Kezar Stadium SAN FRANCISCO. Every song was like a studio-produced song. UNBELIEVABLE. There is no better Rock band than LZ.

The MOST requested song in FM radio history.

The message is what is. God is sending us his words, thru who ever he will.

Great reaction

You should check out the Kennedy Center version with Ann Wilson of Heart singing this song honoring Led Zepplin...it's wonderful too!

💯 agree. The studio version is the way you were meant to hear it. It’s usually the best version. USUALLY

Jimmy was a fabulous producer, so the studio versions are always preferred by me because you know it's just what he wanted it to sound like.

Can't hate that!

Much as I like the concert performance that is so classic, I do think the studio version is better. Though I think the solo at the end is one of the best in rock, I prefer the shorter version that we get in the studio. For me it gets the musical message exactly right.

My man i will not stop until I get a Badflower reaction😂 their song Cry is so amazing

thank you Biz. Rip my friend Richard Cole

I would recommend Heart singing this at the Kennedy center honors. Page, plant and jones are there. Bonham's son on the drums. Best cover of any song ever (imho). Nice bookend to the studio version

I like studio stuff first, then live later, usually. If you ever do Beast of Burden (Stones), do studio

Always love the studio version of most songs. Great reaction!

Absolutely bro, some songs are just better hearing the audio version. Just greatness with this band!! Ty Bizmatik!!

GOATS

Great job doing studio version!!

Lets do this

"EPIC!!!!"

200 years from now this song and this band will be regarded in the same way as Mozart and Beethoven are viewed today..

Nice smile, classic song

Thank you for this 💖💖💖 this is such a vibe and you are great 👍

Heyyy , Bizz , love ya

Beautiful reaction ❤️

I enjoyed seeing you get hooked into Bonhams shuffle.

Yo Biz, I miss my favorite reactor!!! Hope all is well bro. Till I see your new videos I’ll just keep giving your old ones more views. Rock on brother Biz

I love your reactions!

Some songs are better in the studio version, some live. Depends on the song. For me I like the clarity of Stairway to Heaven on the studio version better. But the live version is also great.

A+

Timeless

GRAND FUNK RAILROAD "SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL" & "TIME MACHINE"

I agree. Studio>Live.

Classic Zepp.

I like the studio versions it's hard to get the live to sound right except maybe Peter Frampton ✌❤🤘

The studio version is usually the best,but if your a fan,you like to see them perform the most . If you keep looking they change these songs alot, they may throw in an orchestra. Like HEART did

Well said at the end of the video

if you listen to a lot of Zepplin John Bonham is a master at coming In on the drums.

🇨🇦 61YO ❤ love your channel my friend Try The Zac Brown Band Live from Austin City Limits Song is FREE/IN TO THE MYSTIC you will love this one too Keep the good work Biz ✌

Page laid down perfection on this studio version. It seems like every note is perfectly placed. I think the guitar work is best on this version. Drums shine studio and live. Plant's vocals might even be a bit better on the 'Song Remains The Same' concert because I do like his vocal improvisation. Fantastic song and group but the guitar makes this song for me.

Did you listen to Heart's live version of it at the Kennedy Center yet with Led Zeppelin in the audience?

You know Heart did a version of Stairway wich is excellent

Good Reaction but LIVE at Madison Square Garden is THE one to listen and watch, my friend...

crisp drums

Studio versions first every time IMO then you can appreciate the live versions more.

Jimmy Paige, who produced most of the albums didn't want too much over dubbing so they could repeat the same sound live.

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You, sir, are a professional at this! You made the reaction about the music, not about you! Congratulations and thank you immensely. As a Vietnam veteran who listened to this through the hatred and strife in our country at the time, this song was and is a link to my past. I applaud you for your reaction!

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The studio version is always the best except Do you Feel Like We Do by Peter Frampton!

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i dare you to listen to it backwards!

Rule #1 of all rock and roll! The legendary bands did ALOT of drugs and rarely were good live. Modern bands have followed the lead, because it just kinda "how its done" now. ALWAYS DO TO RECORDED VERSION!!! THE LIVE VERSION WILL ALWAYS SUCK (unless its Peter Frampton.... but thats a WHOLE other discussion)

The studio version of Stairway is superior to any of the live versions. The live is great, but the studio is clean and is the template of how it is supposed to sound at its best.

Isn't that a great song