These fucking guys are and were untouchable as the best rock and roll band ever in my opinion. Hands down. No one has ever gotten close to dethroning them. Just listen to how absolutely gnarly these guys were here.

The syncopation between JPJ and John Bonham is off the scale . The greatest band of all time . On a different level

the ease with which jimmy SHREDS when hes in the zone is just midblowing!

It’s Robert. It’s always Robert❤❤❤❤

Love that in the end, Robert makes it a point to applaud John Paul Jones...they knew his worth!

The instrument Jimmy was playing was a Theremin! And tickets weren't that expensive back then I paid 7 bucks for a ticket back in 77! And the seats weren't that bad! The last Zeppelin concert was in 2007 and tickets were 300 to 2000! And someone actually paid $165,000! Would love to seen their last concert but it took place in England

Zeppelin were pioneers of rock when it came to stage production at arena shows with stage pyro, stage mirrors, mirror balls, stage fog, background stage video presentations, and laser shows, especially Page's legendary laser pyramid during his violin bow segmant. One thing for sure, if you saw Zeppelin live in person, the sound was incredibily loud and deafening. Greatest rock band of all time.

They genuinely loved playing for their fans and each other. It shows through in every instance and performance. The energy traded back and forth between the band and the crowd was something to behold. They were always smiling and always appreciative. You don't really understand until you attended one of their shows. It wasn't just a concert, it was an EVENT!! Saw them in 1973 and 1977. It was very personal (I don't know how a band can do that with18-20,000 people.) It certainly felt like the band and the crowd were exchanging gifts. GOATS. Singularly and collectively.

Robert is largely considered the quintessential hard rock singer. Freddy Mercury has moved up in public esteem, especially with people not around during his career, since that movie.

Helene here. There are allot of interviews out there, Sal…..some during their wild ride, but actually more so after the band dissolved and they had solo careers. Keep in mind that the press didn’t like Zep much, including Rolling Stone..so they didn’t give many interviews. Also, this lack of access to them made them seem more mysterious, and gave them a certain aura. And to many parents it was a very dark and dangerous aura, which only helped make the kids love them more. It was a great PR move to have little or no PR! This actually drew people in more. There are documentaries out there on Zeppelin. It is worthwhile to get to know them individually . Plant and Page especially, when interviewed, show themselves to be witty, intelligent, charming, (Page was shy when not on stage believe it or not) and walking encyclopedias of the history of American blues and rock-a-billy. They are complex, fascinating personalities…….. and the relationships within the band was also complex….they shared the highest highs, to the darkest depths of despair. Well worth knowing more about.

18:25 ... I guarantee the fire marshals would not allow this at today's concert's. My Uncle (RIP) had an extra ticket and asked if I wanted to go see Zeppelin at the L..A Forum at one of their sold-out shows in 1977. His wife (My Aunt) didn't want to go and thought they were too heavy. I was 10 at the time and my response was "Uh..yeah I'll go." But my Mom said no and didn't want me to go. "There'll be other shows" she said. I still haven't forgiven her entirely..

There’s another clip taken backstage that shows them coming off the stage…tired but happy…getting into their limos and driving off down the ramp, as various fans just..,,,stared. I don’t know if you’ve ever seen footage of Beatles’ audiences with all the screaming girls jumping up and down hysterically. The expression on the faces of most Zep audiences was…stunned and mesmerized and jaw-dropping holy shite. Part of that was the decibel level….at the time they broke, they were the loudest band anyone had ever heard.

Robert Plant with the ORIGINAL mic drop! Led Zeppelin .....GOAT!

The Dazed and Confusion filmed on Royal Albert Hall 1970 is amazing. BUT the 1973 MSG version is from other dimension...I recommend both!

Polls differ depending on dates compiled but Robert consistently ranks in top 3 Rock Vocalists, usually with he & Freddie in a battle for #1 (I'll always put Robert ahead of Freddie).

Gotta do Dazed And Confused from this concert...29 minutes of Jimmy KILLING IT# and the other guys too! You will never see anything else like it! Yes Robert is up on My Rushmore!! Yes each were the best at their craft!!

At the end of the song did you notice the first ever recorded "Mic drop?' "Is Robert considered on the Mount Rushmore of Rock and Roll vocalists?" Yes indeed he is. For his time period he was considered the Apex of the Mount. Their are some now that are his equal or better. But many of these dudes are trained professionally, have vocal coaches and instructors and took care of their voices so much better than Plant did. Even by the time of this concert they say his voice was slipping a little due to a vocal injury he suffered. Even comparing him to Freddie Mercury, you can see that Mercury has a more polished approach and Plant often seems very raw and natural. In Plant's day most rock and roll musicians were often self taught and learned as they went. Page was sort of the exception because he was a professional musician before he formed Zeppelin. Unlike most other future rock stars, Page's parents were middle class people and could afford to buy him a guitar and send him to school for art and music. Plant and Bonham were literally discovered playing in a local club so they could survive. But to answer your question, Plant won best male vocalist just about every year in the 70's. Even in years Zeppelin didn't have a new album. Side note, Ann Wilson from Heart, the woman from the Stairway tribute, also won just about every year in the 70's once Heart started.

It's astonishing that to this day I can watch this and still get chills. IN MY OPINION there has never been a band so in sync. In such a perfect groove. This is live and it's absolutely amazingly perfect. It never gets old. Jimmy was an absolute monster with that astonishing solo!!!

Watch more Zeppelin concerts and listen to Robert's talking to the audience. He was always saying Good evening and Good night😊they were scared of the firecrackers which often appeared during the concerts. Robert Plant got annoyed with that and always used to ask people to stop .Check the Earl's Court convert and listen to Robert talking to the audience..That's really cool!! Whenever he's singing it is like he was telling a story-his manners and gestures😍

Best vocalists: Ian Gillan and Ronnie James Dio have incredible range, but Freddy Mercury and Robert Plant do more with the range they have. While Freddy best uses his personality to play the audience, Robert is best at using his voice as an instrument. The quick improvisations, inflections, range changes, sometimes in the same word or groan. So while I will not say who has the best voice, I will say that Robert's is the voice that is most worth listening to.

I never get bored of watching and listening to Led Zeppelin. Seeing you're interested in knowing more about them, Robert plant lost his son at age 5 while he was touring and he wrote a song dedicated to him and it's my favorite. All of my Love might be something you might want to listen on your own time, it's in a later Album.

He is... Robert considered an all time Front Man.. Vocals ..Stage presence..etc

There is a vidéo the moment the band leaves the stage… pure magic

Happy you chose WLL always a crowd pleaser!!! As far as their best concert…I think it’s a matter of personal opinion, MSG is the most popular as TSRTS was in the movie theaters. I love it, I’ve seen the movie over 150 times. My personal favorite is ‘75 Earl’s Court (2nd night) & ‘79 Knebworth. As far as Robert goes, he is widely regarded as “THE VOICE” of R&R & has scored the #1 spot in many polls. He is usually in the top 3 of any he didn’t score top spot. Jimmy & Bonzo also rank in top 3 of the polls I’ve seen. JPJ gets the shaft he is so underrated it’s criminal !!! I feel as a whole the band was 4 trailblazers, each ranking top notch in their individual roles…..When all the stars align…. We get Led Zeppelin…..Often imitated NEVER duplicated….GOAT!!! Peace ☮️ p.s. Robert also won the coveted award for best chest…yep…apparently that was a thing.

Yes they were. My Dad who is a classical music and opera nut - loved Led Zep because he was also a BLUES fan - Big Bill Broonzy, John Lee Hooker, Howling Wolf et al. And he amazed me by saying LZ were the ultimate blues professionals-

You really need to do DAZED AND CONFUSED from this concert. It is incredible

Great reaction! When you get to interviews I think you will be pleasantly surprised. They are intelligent, foreward thinking men and a delight to listen to.

Hi Sal. Helene here. You had several questions. 1) you almost have to differentiate between “vocalist”. And “frontman”. In the beginning, Robert had an unbeatable rock voice (1968-1972 or so) his vocal chords took a beating and here in ‘73 you could tell the difference. BUT, he still sounded amazing, and any perceived dip in vocal chops was more than made up by his charisma which was off the charts. He, along with Jimmy (one of, if not the most, charismatic rock guitar players ever..except for possibly Hendrix) owned any stage they shared. Only frontman that matches was Freddie Mercury of Queen and or Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones. There were many wonderful rock vocalists, who you will come to know as you continue your rock journey, but none had that total package that Robert did……voice, looks, grace, charisma. His nickname btw was The Golden God. I’m not kidding. 2) best concert? That’s difficult because, in one, Robert’s voice might have been rough, in another Jimmy might have been ill et etc. and some of their best recorded shows are audio only, such as the BBC Sessions, their live album How The West Was Won, and several of the bootlegs made by fans, such as Go Ask Eddie. Filmed concert footage of any quality is rare. MSG 73 is most famous. Others are Royal Albert Hall in 70, Earls Court in 1975 at the peak of their fame, although Robert’s voice was giving him trouble. Knebworth 1979 is also famous because it was their last concert that was filmed officially before Bonham died, and so has deep meaning fir many. It was very good, but……….the individual members had major issues they were dealing with by that point. Lastly, their one-off “reunion” concert in 2007 Celebration Day is EXCELLENT. Robert’s voice was as good or better than in 1977-80 and they gave it their all….still magnificent. Some of those clips are in your future. Thanks for taking us all on your journey of discovery with you!

The definitive live song performance of Led Zep is Dazed and Confused MSG 1973...Epic...

early Plant 1968-1972ish Plant was the best ever in 72' he had throat surgery and was never the same. But Plant is definatley the best rock front man of all time. Voice, songs, lyrics, looks, style

The two live shows I think are their greatest live show performances to watch are Royal Albert Hall 1970 (their "playing" peak, IMO), and May 25th1975 Earl's Court (widest selection of live songs, at the peak of their power and fame, while still performing at a very high level). I also think you need to watch the entire their entire movie, The Song Remains The Same filmed at MSG. Many great live performances there you haven't seen yet.

I don't know what would be considered by "experts" as their best concert, but IMO, the concert I saw in 1974 was the best! LZ live is unmatched!

One answer to two of your Qs: all those people on stage at the back and sides are part of the film crew. The MSG concerts, filmed over a few nights, were to form the backbone of the movie "The Song Remains the Same". Sadly, not many of their other concerts over the years all over the world were immortalised in similar fashion. This therefore provides the main snapshot of what they were like live for a modern audience. It's also shot and recorded beautifully becuse it was for a feature film, so it would feel like being there. It's been fun to discover you discovering Led Zeppelin in proper order, just as we all did in our youth. Every album was eagerly awaited, just as those of so many other artists were in the 60's and 70's - what a generation of talent. We were spoiled, but always saving pocket money for the vinyl release and for concert tickets. Thanks for the memories :)

Good morning, SG. This video made a pleasant accompaniment to my morning coffee! An important point to remember is that Jimmy Page and the boys truly believed music was an organic thing, and every performance took on a life of its own, and each was different. The audience didn't expect a rote performance of songs, identical to what was recorded on the record albums! Filming and high-quality audio recording of concerts was expensive and technically difficult in those days -- hand-help video cameras did not exist -- so we don't have many live performances to watch. It would be impossible to realistically rank them today! LZ concerts typically were up to four hours long, all executed with a fairly consistent level of energy and technical proficiency. These guys were only human, and they did a lot of shows, so understandably some were better than others. I was lucky enough to see LZ perform live five times from 1970 to 1977, and each performance was amazing, memorable, and emotionally satisfying! I was never disappointed.

The original mic drop… after that thousands of frontmen began to do that but the song does not remained the same

Imagine the trip people had hearing the theramin solo for first time AND AT CONCERT VOLUME. Zeppelin was renowned for being one the LOUDEST playing bands.

THIS is how you jam!!!!!!!

The aerial-looking thing is a Theremin. Best concert? Hard to say, because you'll have people debate the pros/cons between the years, months, locations and even down to a specific day, like comparing day 1 and day 3 of a 3-day stretch. The known recorded concert videos are from Denmark, Royal Albert Hall, MSG, Earls Court, Seattle, and Knebworth. I will tell you now, you won't find a lot of videotaped interviews because this was the 70's and print was still king. Even so, you won't find tons of articles from back in the day either because Zep didn't trust media much (especially Rolling Stone) because of the absolute drubbing they'd get by critics, so they didn't grant many interviews. I'd recommend instead that you look to listen to some bootleg concerts. There are a few well known ones that are highly regarded and considered stellar. If you do, what I'd suggest, is make it an "event" because you'll want to listen in its entirety, and, Zep being Zep, their concerts were long due to improvisation/jamming, etc. For example, the "Listen to this, Eddie" bootleg is a little over 3 hours long.

I was the younger crowd. Now I'm the old folk that still loves to rock out with Led Zep

Listen closely to the Bass guitar and Drummer Locking in a rocking rhythm section/ groove , it’s really incredible. Headphones 🎧

Got to see Jimmy play with The Black Crowes in 2000 and it was amazing! My wife and I got weekend tickets, I was 17 and she was 16. The Who played the day after. They closed the show with Whole Lotta Love and the theramin part blew my mind! We used to see so much live music back in the day but this night was a standout. It rained all night, my driver side wiper broke on our way to the show, we were on the lawn & played in the mud with the other people there. There wasn't that many people, probably bc of the rain, but it was magical.

Robert Plant and Ian Gillan were my heart throbs growing up. Both amazing vocalists.

What made Zeppelin the best...was the whole body of work they created. Game Over.

I would recommend watching A&E Biography Led Zeppelin on KZfaq to get a great introduction to this incredible band You can even do it as a reaction. It is very well done.

I saw the movie in the theater when it came out in 1976. it was odd seeing Robert's voice so different than from the record. But even though I couldn't be at the original concert, this show was better than any other concert movie in history. These were the gods of rock and roll. period.

Proof again ! That Led Zeppelin is the greatest rock band ever !

54 years old with a ZOSO tat. One of my favorite groups ever!

I so enjoy your commentary on this led Zeppelin journey. Viewing this time in the world and this group through younger eyes is quite fascinating. Yes the concerts were absolutely not expensive at all to go to I got a ticket for day on the green out in San Francisco for like $6 $8 something like that 3 days of concerts and many different bands music was everything to us and it was easily accessible. ✌️

The greatest improvisations ever!! They are also known for Earls Court...Robert Albert Hall and Knebworth...all amazing!

The term, mount Rushmore I find so hidious, so American. These 4 musicians are of exceptional quality.

its called a theremin....its also used on no quarter to simulate the chasing wolves howls....

Love singing this at the top of my lungs while driving. Seriously, we were lucky to be blessed with these guys. Also, how did Robert fit himself into those jeans? 😄

The theremin is an electronic musical instrument controlled without physical contact by the thereminist (performer). It is named after its inventor, Leon Theremin, who patented the device in 1928. Leon Theremin 27 August [O.S. 15 August] 1896 - 3 November 1993) was a Russian and Soviet inventor, most famous for his invention of the theremin, one of the first electronic musical instruments and the first to be mass-produced. He also worked on early television research. His listening device, "The Thing", hung for seven years in plain view in the United States Ambassador's Moscow office and enabled Soviet agents to eavesdrop on secret conversations.

yeh robert is considered top 2 (freddie being the other 1) by most people. there was a poll recently to find the best band by each member, robert got best vocalist ever, bonham best drummer ever, jimmy 2nd best guitarist ever and jpj got 3rd best bassist ever!!! no other band got anywhere near that consistency!

I wonder how many people in the crowd that were on camera, watch this enlessly and show their grandkids? 🥰

Of their filmed concerts that I've seen so far, I'd have to say my favorite is January 9, 1970 at the Royal Albert Hall. Followed closely the 1975 Earl's Court Concert(s) (there were a few of them several nights in a row, I don't know how many I've seen footage from). The brief set they did for Danmarks Radio in 1969 is also really good, but I don't know if I'd consider that a "concert", per se. It's more of a half hour tv special done in front of a (very subdued) studio audience. The 1973 MSG concert footage was used in "The Song Remains the Same", which was their theatrically released concert film. Which also contained some self-indulgent (but nonetheless entertaining) fantasy sequences.

First ever mic drop. Sooo good.

The Teremin was used in the T.V version of the first Star Trek. It’s in the theme music. The GOATS!!!!!😎🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

That whole concert is actually the movie the song remains the same. Since I've been loving and dazed and confused are unbelievable. 😊

Best band on earth

This was released in cinemas as a film concert called The Song Remains The Same, so it was filmed from the 2nd row.

Never was the "mic drop" used more appropriately.

It's a shame that the video cuts off at the point where they are about to gather together at the front of the stage. It's nice to see that, and crowd reactions at the end. I'm not sure that they ever played encores but they always performed for a long time, so value for money was guaranteed.

Try "How Many More Times" live, Spokane '68. You have never heard something like it and you'll never heard

this movie is on youtube right now for free "the song remains the same" a must see

when they are on it, they were untouchable.such chemistry is more rare than gold.

‘The Mount Rushmore of rock vocalists’… I like that! In my nearly 55 years of deep immersion into rock and roll, I’d definitely include Robert Plant, Freddie Mercury, Ronnie James Dio, Ian Gillian, Paul McCartney, Bon Scott, and Chris Cornell in that Rock Pantheon.

Robert Plant is #1 in my book. But gotta remember it was all 4 members working off each other that made it so special. No one can sing like Robert 😊

It’s awesome I had a spiritual experience when I first heard this I was actually playing the guitar like Page, never happened before or since

Picture being in the crowd, they open with Rock & Roll and close with Whole Lotta Love. Very satisfying show.

I'd say Robert Planf is a "top five" rock vocalist. Not only is he talented but he's also distinctive. You instantly recognize him.

Good evening SalvoG! There are many reviews of this song, this is my first time on your site and I'm glad I found it.This is the best review of the 'Rain Song' I've heard to date, it is also the groups finest live version - what a team! Please ignore those that are yet to appreciate your channel, 80.7 thousand subscribers cannot be wrong! VBW x P.S. I have also both liked and subscribed - as should everyone, takes seconds and no effort.

All I can say.. I was this concert !!! PHENOMENAL!!👍👍👍❤️

1970’s Mount Rushmore of rock frontmen/lead singers: 1. Robert Plant 2. Freddie Mercury 3. Roger Daltry 4. Mick Jagger

THIS WAS THE BEST!!!! I WAS THERE!!!!!!👍👍👍👍👏👏❤️

in the fans eyes Rob is number 1

Best live Zeppelin imo is June 21st 1977 LA forum

Like any of these calls, "Best Rock Vocalist" is gonna be subjective. But the top dozen or so positions will be pretty consistent over several lists , cos there's just no denying some of these dudes their due. Like, Justin Bieber, NO effing way, ever, no matter what, lol! But Mick Jagger, Roger Daltrey of The Who, Paul Macartney, Paul Rogers of Free and Bad Company, Rod Stewart, etc. and of course Plant will usually, justifiably, be found in the top five or ten. In my high school i was in this class called "Peer Counseling" and one of the "Who are you?" questions we had to answer was "Who is a hero to you?" I said Robert Plant, lol. Not sure why, but certainly i admire the hell out of the guy for a variety of reasons. Someone once said his voice can be feather-light (Like in, say, "That's The Way") but then turn powerful enough to stun a stadium of 20,000 into silence with just one "HEY!" He was also a damn good lyricist, and not just "Stairway." You're about to experience the power and the glory that is "Trampled Underfoot" from the next album, Physical Grafitti. Witty lyrics, double-entendres galore. Plant's musical knowledge, taste, and adventurist spirit in Zeppelin and his veryextensive solo career makes him one of the most consequential singers/songwriters of all time. Of course, he also had swag and stage precense/charisma like nobody's business. Women wanting him, men wanting to be him, as the saying goes. Super-talented and unique and legendary, but then he'd half to be, wouldn't he, as he's one-fourth of Led Zeppelin! ;)

The boogie momma section is one of my favorite guitar solos, totally iconic.

Now that’s a Mic drop! 😎👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

dazed and confused royal albert hall 1970 is the 2nd best version

i'm sure somebody will appreciate this long read : "The gigs at MSG are filmed and recorded for the group's feature movie, The Song Remains the Same, and accompanying soundtrack album, as well as the 2003 dvd. A remastered edition of the film & soundtrack are released in November 2007. The band hires a film crew - up to four 35mm cameras (depending on which night) - Arriflex 35BL with 400' film cartridges. A 16mm Éclair ACL camera was occasionally used for insert shots / offstage and crowd shots. The camera crew would take notes & photos through each of these last gigs (from July 24-29), to learn the song order and the stage lighting etc. The film would be taken to Aquarius Transfer in NYC - the dailies watched with the Director of Photography as well as Peter Grant, Robert and JP."

When you get to it, you have to see In My Time of Dying live from Earl's Court. Jimmy Page is another dimension with this guitar performance!

Robert Plant is a great time when it comes to interviews. There is one where he was interviewed at MTV by JJ Jackson that’s good the other that comes to is Dan Rather The Big Interview. Robert also guest VD’d on MTV. You will find him to be very knowledgeable about music. Anyhow there are a ton of Plant & Page Robert is definitely a good time on interviews. He gets all wicked charming on 2 of them. Then There is one with Jimmy he is explaining how Stairway came to be. You will def have a lot to choose from. ☮️

what a show

The roar of the crowd is awesome. If you were there and weren't blown away....you were dead. When I was younger and would listen (over n over n over)... the " new York..good night" part would depress me lol. I think cuz I knew I'd never experience them live. Phenomenal band. Great reactions.

He's the best rock band vocalist by a long way. Paul Rodgers from the band Free is amazing you'll know at least one of their songs from the Wriggleys chewing gum advert, but listen to them in 1970 from the Isle of Wight festival they play about 6 song's in front of 500.000 fans and absolutely kill it.

that synth was EPIC!!

This 1973 MSG and the 1975 Earl's Court concerts are probably the best watched and most popular. I still have a soft spot for the 1969 live at Danmark Radio, Dazed and Confused and How many more times

Mind blowing awesome

The base and drum groove while Jimmy plays the Theremin is soooo good.

Robert began singing in a boys choir and later with a group of lads called band of joy which had a basic British boy band sound. While auditioning for the new yardbirds with Jimmy Page, Robert was asked if he could try to sing in a style more like Steve Mariott and that is where we get the iconic Robert Plant vocals.😊❤ PS Steve Mariott was jimmy's 1st choice as the new singer but steve had just got his own new band together the Small Faces, 👉 Itchykoo Park 1967 🔥🎸

Earl's Court 75, excellent!

Plant, to many of us, is an embodiment of 70's rock. He hasn't disappointed. I don't think you'll see him selling sports drinks, or reverse mortgages on TV.

We payed $5 for a ticket back then. To most concerts. We were quite discouraged when tix went up to $7.50 😮

Someone has probably already mentioned this but concerts in the 70s were $15. Seriously! BUT to see Zeppelin meant you had to sleep out overnight outside of your local record store to be there as soon as they opened their doors and tickets went on sale. They always sold out right away. The lines of people in sleeping bags waiting for the store to open was long. Times have changed and they haven't. I have tickets to see Robert Plant in a couple months and it cost way more.. Tickets sold out in five minutes!

Flashy play was just not part of John Paul Jones' personality. But he also had to stay close to Bonham's drum kit with his bass to ensure that the foundation of the song was kept in the groove because, without it, the song falls to pieces. Especially with only 3 instrumentalists (for the most part).

Rolling Stone poorly ranked Robert Plant at 15 as the best ever singer only because they hated them,but in the Rolling Stone People Choice Poll he was at No.1 and voting was unbiased.This is a better indication of who is the best vocalist/ Frontman. IMO Robert Plant may one day be equalled but never surpassed.

As you can see, Robert is wearing the top worn by his previous night's conquest (it was a thing of his to do so).

Shute I am 60 now an I Rock Hard Too Led Zeppelin!!!