Just in case those unfamiliar with Led Zeppelin are unaware, their Drummer sadly passed away some time ago, his son is playing the drums here. His signature hat was a bowler hat, thus the bowler hats in the choir. Very very classy tribute.
Jason Bonham, son of the late John Henry "Bonzo" Bonham, shares a fateful coincidence with another son of another drummer. Ringo Starr's eldest Zak had been recruited by Oasis to be their concert drummer before Liam and Noel had their full-blown split. Zak played with Oasis and was also present with other sons of the Beatles when they eventually did a benefit concert covering their fathers' music. Jason Bonham eventually joined Oasis at some point when Zak had left or I could be confusing my timelines as to who joined Oasis first. Both sons of drummers became truly skilled drummers themselves.
If I remember correctly, Jason later told Howard Stern that his presence was a surprise to the band, hence the shocked and excited reaction when they saw him!!
Imagine the pressure of playing Led Zeppelin in front of Led Zeppelin, and then being such consummate professionals you pull THIS off. Heart are truly greats in their field.
Ok, I agree with part of your statement. But why did they leave part of the song out? Why did they need a massive choir to fill in? Because they can't pull the weight of what zeppelin could do even on a night they felt "off". And having them there doesn't change the fact that they needed to fit into time restraints and live up to media expectations. That's why bands like led zeppelin didn't get signed to contracts in the beginning. Because they were a round peg trying to fit into a square hole. Their songs were to long to fit onto album ("vinyl") sides. Where is that rebellious side of rock and roll anymore? It's not alive in the older guys anymore. I want that back, where is that now? Where is that fire? I seriously hope some newer generations find it, or we'll all be generations lost in space.......
@@jasonbauer5488 as if you’re talking about rock and roll and having fire when you drone on like that. The most boring commenter on TH-cam. Mr Negative, anything but rock and roll. What an absolute bore you are. Bore off to boresville and live out your days in boredom, on your own away from all us excited souls. Absolute oxygen thief, fun sponge, you could make an onion cry. 🥱
@@jasonbauer5488performance time constraints. They almost always do that during Kennedy Center Honors. They don't always play the entire song no matter who it is.
Yes beautiful donde el autor se emberraque y no le trame jua.jua.jua hay tirraria era caja my mismo" ji.ji.ji " the charly" bay me diga huy me desfiguraste el tema jua.juajua"???
Actually, I think that Ann, as powerful as she tried to portray, was no where near the power of this song. It is the song itself, and the backup singers in the hats. She was.....OK in it. There were 1,000 singers who could do it. Not trying to take away from her effort....but she did not MAKE this song.
Yes, it was because of Jason. The only drummer who could play "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin correctly was the original drummer, Jon Bonham, who was Jason's father. This song requires control, finesse, and complex drum arrangements. Phil Collins attempted to play it during the Live Aid concert in 1985 to help the band get back on tour, but his performance failed terribly, resulting in the band never playing again. Therefore, for Jon Bonham's son to perform flawlessly in front of the band was an incredible sight to see. It was a true tribute to his father in many ways. Rest in peace, Jon Bonham.
This is unquestionably one the great performances of modern times - the way Nancy strums, Ann sings, Jason drums, the orchestra builds, the choir explodes, John Paul Jones nods, Jimmy Page smiles, and Robert Plant cries...........next level performance
Watching Robert Plant trying to hold back his tears is whole another level of feels man. Dare I say that this might be one of the best live performances of all time.
BEST ALL TIME COVER. THE MOST BLESSED COVER. BETWEEN LED AND PLANT, AND OFFSPRING OF THE BONZO, BLESSED. THE VOCALS CRIED OUT WITH THE KIND OF INTENSITY THAT YOU KNOW THERE IS ONLY ONE AUDIENCE MEMBER TO IMPRESS WITH THEM. THE DRUMMER HITTING WITH LOVE FOR THE ONLY ONE AUDIENCE MEMBER NOT THERE. THE GUITARS WEEPING WITH JOY AS THIER MUSICIANS LOOKED UP IN WONDER AT HOW THEY HAVE COME TO THIS, WITH EXPLODING SOULS. THE AUDIENCE APPLAUDING TO A STANDING OVATION KNOWING WHAT THEY WITNESSED WAS FOR NOT FOR THIER PERSONAL OR GROUP ENJOYMENT BUT BECAUSE THEY HAD A SEAT AT THE FULL CIRCLE.
The emotion from Robert is about remembering his mate John Bonham, who he knew before Led Zeppelin. Robert is responding to the wonderful tribute to John, by way of the choir wearing the bowler hats at the climax of the song.
Agree completely. It's amazing watching Jimmy and JP rocking along, while Robert watches and analyzes. I always wonder what was going through Robert's mind as the back up vocals and choir joined in. A haunting addition akin to his STH montage in the movie. And lastly, that sustained final chord carried by all, was spine tingling. Not many ways to finish off one of the best songs ever recorded, but that was one of them.
I think beyond even that is the moment you can literally SEE in Robert Plant's face " okay .... THAT'S what it's like to have heard it when WE did it " . He was on the edge of his seat as she went into the " to be a rock and not to roll " line and it brought him to tears.
Robert plant when sings live is not like when he recorded it...Nancy's hit all the notes and the end she let's it rip that's when he got emotional.. that power and just amazing...
I think its the fact the song they wrote is being performed in honor of them so many yrs later. Dude is holding back full on weeping. That clutched hand
That was hands down, the best tribute of a song. The third act was tremendous, and the reaction of Jimmy, Robert & John was beautiful to watch. I actually cried. It was like they were experiencing the song for the first time from our perspective - how deeply it moves.
Still, I cried too, I grew up with this song. There were 100 interpreters, otherwise they would never have been able to portray the 4 original ones! The Wilson sisters were legendary before, but through this performance, they entered history, alive!❤❤❤
People who let their feelings get involved with the unreal (the past) can nver be happy. Enjoy the Here and Now...why it is called the Gift or the Present
Absolutelyvthe best heart moving tribute thexwilson sister knocked it right out of the building, even Robety, John and Jimmy were spirituality and emotionally moved❣️wonderful tribute to the drummer having his sin play! The thought that went with this performance, top❤ notch!!❤❤❤❤
While Heart is getting their much deserved recognition for their performance, the musical director who put this masterpiece together should get some too. Every detail was impeccable, every performance was flawless, and this was a result of their work.
@@ArchieFatcackie he didn't play the solo from the song, he tried to do his own solo and it was awful. Everyone is expecting to hear one of, if not the most iconic solos ever, and he plays...that mess. That kind of performance you cover the song note for note, and he didn't do that. If you've got the balls to play Jimmy page's solo infront of Jimmy page, and the president of the United States, you had better have the talent to back it up, and this guy didn't. He should be ashamed of that shit solo he played.
@@Dan-su2qt Absolute nonsense. He wasn’t the arranger the whole song was shortened much more than the original including the solo. Also, when did Page ever play as one of his recordings? He treated every live performance as a jamming session.
Isn’t it just incredible? No matter how many times you watch this, it never fails to evoke the same tearful, heartwarming emotions as when you first viewed it. Such is the power and brilliance of the Wilson sisters’ (and the entire ensemble) performance! You’d be hard-pressed to find a better tribute to the rock legends than this.
A hundred backup singers, an entire orchestra , and Ann Wilson powers louder and clearer than all of it and sounds flawlessly natural Amazing singer. A true enigma.
Yes es que en construcion me tocado dirigir hasta 100 obreros 2 ho tres maestros y 3 oficiales " el jefe me dio permiso jua.jua.jua ni se x que" el liche ahi " the charly " y de milagro no me puso ha entregarle al interventor ji.ji.ji le cobraria x ello " soy pato" jua.jua.jua" the charly"??? Eso si habia una ingeniera le ayudaba cuando me daban permiso 2 x 1" ??? = 2???
This was my wife’s favourite song. When she withdrew into her own mind due to brain cancer, I played it every night for her, to see if I could get any response from her. She passed away a year ago, and I accidentally came across this performance. I can’t stop tearing up.
I am very sorry for your loss. My sister was diagnosed with brain cancer in Dec. and she passed a few days later on Dec 19th 2022. She grew up in the 70's and loved Led Zeppelin... Life is not the same without her.
When my mum seemed lost because of her Alzheimer, music let me stay closer to her. I am pretty sure your wife enjoyed the music you shared and share with her. Big hug/abrazo from Argentina
I'm so sorry for your loss. I know what it's like to loose that special someone in your life. Stairway to Heaven is such a fitting piece. Take good care.
Too bad it's been edited by some monster who has zero respect for Led Zeppelin and Heart and music in general. Not sure if it's the person who uploaded this or not, but it is a despicable thing to do to such a glorious masterpiece.
Can you imagine, Jason Bonham covering one of the most iconic songs of his dad’s career and being watched by his dad’s former bandmates. How much emotion must have been running through his veins.
Wow, I haven't heard this song in a long time!! Floods back so many memories. Awesome job by heart. To see the emotion from the band makes me appreciate them even more. Greatest band ever.
I actually agree with your opinion. I felt that too. And watch letterman interview after the award show!! I believe we are spot on. You will see!!!! ☮️👍🏽💯👋
Lot of tragedy happened to Plant while in the later stages of the band. He's great about his time in the band, but it was over before he was 30, and I'm sure it's not an easy place to revisit, nor living with the legend he created, which was largely out of his control at the time also, as well as into eternity.
Yes" es x que lo escuche cuando era niño" the charly"??? El ohido nunca miente" ho percusion del sonido segun my forma de interpretar los sonidos de voz y de instrumentos de los que tocan " los instrumentalistas "???pensaria yo"???
No he didn't wtf? He played the solo wrong and it sounded terrible, Robert plant was probably crying cause of just how bad that guitarist messed up one of the most iconic solos of all time
This version is better than many I’ve seen, including by Zeppelin themselves. Very powerful, with orchestra and choir. It’s elevated way beyond “rock song” to the land of Musical Masterpiece.
Exactly! If you don't know the history behind the band, even bonzo's son on the drums then you only get this at face value and can't interpret the real meaning and emotion here.
This was my dad's favourite song, he would always listen to it, every morning he played it. Naively I knew this would be his funeral song one day, in a long time I hoped. After a 5 year battle with cancer, last month, as i've always imagined, we played it during his funeral. This tribute song will always hold the biggest place in my heart as I will always feel his presence when listening to it. I love you dad, can't wait to listen to it together one day.
My favorite...your father has amazing and spiritual sense that a lot of people are not capable of having. I'm sure he is listening EVERY SINGLE TIME you play this LOUD and CLEAR!!
So sorry for your loss. This too will be my funeral song in many years to come I hope . But it’s spiritual haunting and almost in my dna. Part of my life.
Too bad it's been edited by some monster who has zero respect for Led Zeppelin and Heart and music in general. Not sure if it's the person who uploaded this or not, but it is a despicable thing to do to such a glorious masterpiece.
It gives me goosebumps and lump in my throat every time. I saw Heart about 15 years ago and they played a Led Zeppelin cover. My favorite is their cover of The Battle of Ev’more under the band The Love Mongers.
Yes we can!!! My father is a sound engineer. He and I have permanent hearing loss from our past. Takes one to know one. Still love every minute of it. Wouldn’t change a thing.
This woman has got balls to play such an iconic song in front of one of the most iconic bands in the world and not only that, play it right, and hit a chord deep enough to make these guys emotional. Kick ass woman!
💯! Fantastic tribute to Led Zeppelin and the legendary John Bonham. I grew up thinking the Pledge Of Allegiance was our National Anthem. Little did I know, in my youth how far women would go to achieve the American dream. And myself included. Such a magnificent and inspirational song for us all. Retired Trucker Mary P.S. I apologize to Mr. Plant for my stunned silence, having neglected to return emails from the comments section. God knows how many Robert Plants there are worldwide. I’ve maintained a guarded sense of returning emails in order to maintain my privacy. God bless you all, including former members of Led Zeppelin, and Ann and Nancy Wilson whom I have seen in concert with Heart back in 2007, Milwaukee, WI. Those ladies of Heart still reigns supreme.
Pepe es un grupo revolucionario excelente inglés con Jimmy page el coco también con Eric Clapton en los jackets sin duda uno de los mejores guitarristas del mundo amén amén
I couldn't imagine the impact that having legends like Led Zeppelin give you a standing ovation for performing their song for them. For veterans like Ann and Nancy Wilson it is a tribute to their abilities and dedication to the craft, to Jason Bonham it is a tribute to his father, and to the backup band and singers, it is certainly a highlight, if not the peak of their careers. A fantastic performance by all.
Imagine being young. Full of live. Becoming one of the largest and most influential bands ever, growing old, losing your band mates, then to hear your lifes work being just completely honored by these people. Truly amazing.
Here I am Feb 2023 watching it yet again after all these years! This will always be one of my all time fav live performances whether original or cover, or respectful tribute! 🙌❤️
What i love about this is Zeppelin getting honored, and Heart getting their flowers. An often overlooked band, Ann was a generational vocalist and they put together a couple of the best rock songs of all time. "Crazy On You" rocks so hard.
Young man his dad was playing with him his dad is sitting right there playing with him on the drums just like when he was a baby he's a sit on his Daddy's lap and play when they used to rehearse
The little look and smile between Robert Plant and John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page intently listening to the guitar solo and smiling, the tears of joy and sheer emotion on Robert Plant's face when the choir kicks in, Jason Bonham looking up to the sky in memory of his father as the last line is delivered, everything about this is absolutely perfect and an incredible tribute to the greatest band of all time
There is no greater compliment than to bring the original artist to tears when singing their song to them. This song comes up as the #1 song of all time, on many lists for a very good reason. What a performance! You just feel it through your body.
@@Nylander2004 At their age it could be almost anything. His life was so rich and full of experiences that occurred as a direct result of writing, performing or just listening to his own music. Loss, regret, nostalgia, love, pride ... memories, aging is an amazing emotional process. I'm sometimes overwhelmed ... I cannot even imagine aging after a life as enormous as theirs!
@Nylander2004 I think it's everything (his emotions) just sort of bubbling over like a bottle of champagne. Everything he experienced that got them to this point, the music, the drummer, and the emotion of the moment, to think someone took a song you wrote and with an extreme creative inspiration, created this awesome presentation of it, that moved everyone watching! It was a great performance.
Why does this rendition of the song bring a 63 year old grown man to tears. Perhaps it's the greatest song ever written, and to see it being performed in such a magnificent way and watch the originators enjoy it so.
It's that choir. Phenomenal. And their reactions at the end when the large choir comes out is great, they were like little kids. It was so cool to watch.
@@da324 You are indeed correct! I saw them the same weekend as Woodstock was held. They played the Asbury Park Convention Hall about five miles from my house. It was amazing! This performance looked like a broadway show instead of a concert. It was okay until the background singers ruined it.
This continues to be one of the best live performances I’ve ever seen. Just incredible. And the reaction of the original members makes it that much better.
Sorry and what do you do when you listen to the original version, just to do a name, Jimmy's solo (starting at about 6 minutes)? Or the unbelievable symbiosis between the four?
@@someguyinphoenix1876 i don't see the same look as you on Robert's face. As I wrote, it seems to me a convenience expression, not enthusiastic at all. Anyway, I think to be still alive and this performance gives me no emotions at all.
I'm sixty years old now, I've heard "Stairway To Heaven" covered by many, many bands. I thought none could ever capture the essence of the song or the band, but I was wrong. Hearing Heart perform this, watching Jason play, Robert's tears, and watching Jimmy and John react to this? I'm shedding a few tears myself. This is absolute magic.
You took the words right out of my mouth! They all did Led Zeppelin proud. Jason was filled with emotion at the end as well, looking up as if to say, "Dad, this is for you!" Incredible performance and tribute to the best band ever.
I’ve watched this a hundred times and I think what finally got Plant at the end was that a voice worthy of the song finally arrived and delivered the quality of performance only he could surpass back in his prime.
I didn’t think anyone could better Freddie mercurys performance at live aid Wembley Stadium but this comes mighty close. Ann’s vocals combined with the guitars and choir are just amazing, I watch this over and over and I’m so jealous of the lucky people that were present to witness it live.
And the way Plant stood up and pointed at him is respect. Bonham was the only band member who went to the funeral when Plant's young son died. Page and Jones were off on their binges but Bonzo stood by his side. Jason is his mates son and you could tell Plant is proud of him.
THIS is how a tribute to living legends is done. True music by true musicians who have all paid their dues. Kudos to Ann, Nancy, and all those who participated. A HUGE thanks to Led Zeppelin for giving us all this timeless masterpiece to enjoy.
Have not watched this without tears in my eyes, ever. Not a big Led Zeppelin fan, not a big Heart fan but my lord this is epic. Ann killed the vocals. It must have been sensational to hear live it the Kennedy with a full orchestra and choir. Long live Rock and Roll.
she did...holy shit she sounded better then when they were live...she laid everything out...saved nothing back she's bad ass...best female rocker and access lines.
Right!? When that curtain lifts, and the whole choir is belting it out... incredibly moving. One of those "surely it can't get any more awesome... and then it does!" moments.
It was inspired. Just loved every second of it. And the "big choir" at the end just put it over the top. If I don't wind up watching this 100 times I'll be very surprised.
Led Zeppelin are notorious for not exactly loving it when people cover their songs. So the fact that they’re smiling like this, and Robert Plant actually cries, just goes to show you how incredible this arrangement of the song really is.
@@sidewinderenigma That's exactly right...Plant said that on a show he was just telling Page that they should've invited Jason, and then he appeared on stage.
I think this is actually better than theirs. They have a full orchestra behind them. Zep are better with their instruments (Nancy is excellent, but... Jimmy Page? Who is better than him? There are contenders, but the only guy I definitely put ahead is dead 50+ years) but Ann's voice is better than any of the boys.
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This is why we should always pay tribute to people when they´re still alive. The joy and the emotion on their faces are priceless.
You’re right. Tell people now you revere them, adore them, love them, and are thankful for them.
❤️🔥
@@andrewcanady6644right 😃🙌🏼 to be recognized while still breathing 😅
Such a wise comment!
Absolutely agree with you on this. Honor them when they can enjoy the performance of their great work.
@@andrewcanady6644❤❤
Just in case those unfamiliar with Led Zeppelin are unaware, their Drummer sadly passed away some time ago, his son is playing the drums here. His signature hat was a bowler hat, thus the bowler hats in the choir. Very very classy tribute.
Jason Bonham, son of the late John Henry "Bonzo" Bonham, shares a fateful coincidence with another son of another drummer. Ringo Starr's eldest Zak had been recruited by Oasis to be their concert drummer before Liam and Noel had their full-blown split. Zak played with Oasis and was also present with other sons of the Beatles when they eventually did a benefit concert covering their fathers' music. Jason Bonham eventually joined Oasis at some point when Zak had left or I could be confusing my timelines as to who joined Oasis first. Both sons of drummers became truly skilled drummers themselves.
The sight of those hats on entire choir cracked Robert for sure!
If I remember correctly, Jason later told Howard Stern that his presence was a surprise to the band, hence the shocked and excited reaction when they saw him!!
Thanks! Didn’t know that! Just adds all the more..
The best drummer of all time. RIP
When a song can make it's own creators cry, you know it's special.
El chiste es donde plan " me encienda " ha plan ji.ji.ji " the charly"me le vuelo" jua.jua.jua"???
And stuff
@@CarlosMesa-mk1vpwhat
He was crying at the choir wearing the bowler hats which was a tribute to John Bonham
@ZzzZzz968 Even before that he was a little emotional you could tell
I had to come rewatch for the millionth time on January 1st , 2025! Mind blown every single time!
2nd millionth for me.
ditto
Same !!!
Same here. Best tribute ever.
Yeup, Me Too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Imagine the pressure of playing Led Zeppelin in front of Led Zeppelin, and then being such consummate professionals you pull THIS off. Heart are truly greats in their field.
Ok, I agree with part of your statement. But why did they leave part of the song out? Why did they need a massive choir to fill in? Because they can't pull the weight of what zeppelin could do even on a night they felt "off". And having them there doesn't change the fact that they needed to fit into time restraints and live up to media expectations. That's why bands like led zeppelin didn't get signed to contracts in the beginning. Because they were a round peg trying to fit into a square hole. Their songs were to long to fit onto album ("vinyl") sides. Where is that rebellious side of rock and roll anymore? It's not alive in the older guys anymore. I want that back, where is that now? Where is that fire? I seriously hope some newer generations find it, or we'll all be generations lost in space.......
@@jasonbauer5488 as if you’re talking about rock and roll and having fire when you drone on like that. The most boring commenter on TH-cam. Mr Negative, anything but rock and roll. What an absolute bore you are. Bore off to boresville and live out your days in boredom, on your own away from all us excited souls. Absolute oxygen thief, fun sponge, you could make an onion cry. 🥱
Music then was not the music of today. Sad.
@@jasonbauer5488performance time constraints. They almost always do that during Kennedy Center Honors. They don't always play the entire song no matter who it is.
Well said
This is not music anymore. This is spiritual. Under your skin, inside your bone. Deep inside your soul.
Amen! I feel it deep.
Its definitely become something bigger and profound as time goes by
It was always spiritual
@@treasurz1 Credo di averla ascoltata 1000 volte
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In my opinion, this is without a shadow of a doubt the greatest tribute I've ever seen to a band, very moving.
Certainly in the conversation, the Tom Petty / Prince “while my guitar gently weeps” is up there too
David Bowie and Annie Lennox under pressure
@@OneForTheNorthsince you brought up Prince, Adam Levine guitar solo Purple Rain is also up there
@@bryanblakeney7289 😂 you are at it, I’m not diving into that one. I wouldn’t open my back door if Adam Levine was playing in my garden haha
o filho do John bonhan é uma merda,para de puxar saco de um bosta.
Ik heb de video de laatste weken meer dan 10 keer gezien. Hij ontroert elke keer weer en maakt me blij. Wat is muziek toch mooi!
So proud of Ann Wilson. As if I couldn’t love her more, she totally knocked it out of the park on this one. BEST tribute ever!!!
Hi bbst pues " ni se jua.jua.jua" solo analizo "the charly"???
Yes beautiful donde el autor se emberraque y no le trame jua.jua.jua hay tirraria era caja my mismo" ji.ji.ji " the charly" bay me diga huy me desfiguraste el tema jua.juajua"???
Actually, I think that Ann, as powerful as she tried to portray, was no where near the power of this song. It is the song itself, and the backup singers in the hats. She was.....OK in it. There were 1,000 singers who could do it. Not trying to take away from her effort....but she did not MAKE this song.
Yes beautiful pal que valora el esfuerzo pal que no grave " cada persona hace lo del" the charly " thank you"???
@@marcblaser3770 hmmm. She’s 75 years old dude…I’d say it was pretty FING phenomenal.
The Wilson sisters KILLED it! BEAUTIFUL! Robert Plant and Jimmy Page were in TEARS!
BEAUTIFUL!!!
It was because of Jason.
AND both would be quick to state "What the hell did you do to our song" ... BOTH with tears tells you how they feel.
Yes, it was because of Jason. The only drummer who could play "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin correctly was the original drummer, Jon Bonham, who was Jason's father. This song requires control, finesse, and complex drum arrangements. Phil Collins attempted to play it during the Live Aid concert in 1985 to help the band get back on tour, but his performance failed terribly, resulting in the band never playing again. Therefore, for Jon Bonham's son to perform flawlessly in front of the band was an incredible sight to see. It was a true tribute to his father in many ways. Rest in peace, Jon Bonham.
Robert Plant was in tear because he was missing his dear friend John Bonham. He admitted as much in an interview with Howard Stern.
Ann & Nancy Wilson have been performing Zeppelin's songs for years! Decades! It's no secret Heart is the only band to pretty much nail Zeps songs
This is unquestionably one the great performances of modern times - the way Nancy strums, Ann sings, Jason drums, the orchestra builds, the choir explodes, John Paul Jones nods, Jimmy Page smiles, and Robert Plant cries...........next level performance
I'll add - the mighty Zep - there will never be another....
Its alright.
great comment
cheers
Great comment bro.
Spot on brother!
This is the reason why Rock will forever be the greatest music genre in the history of humanity
Oh freakin' cheers to that!
Absolutely, it will never die. It just keeps re-inventing itself.
Unplug your head from your ASS
Classical music is but ok
Jazz and blues are right there dog
Watching Robert Plant trying to hold back his tears is whole another level of feels man. Dare I say that this might be one of the best live performances of all time.
You dare!
@Anand Laishram I mean this riff is his baby, I would carefully inspect myself
BEST ALL TIME COVER. THE MOST BLESSED COVER. BETWEEN LED AND PLANT, AND OFFSPRING OF THE BONZO, BLESSED. THE VOCALS CRIED OUT WITH THE KIND OF INTENSITY THAT YOU KNOW THERE IS ONLY ONE AUDIENCE MEMBER TO IMPRESS WITH THEM. THE DRUMMER HITTING WITH LOVE FOR THE ONLY ONE AUDIENCE MEMBER NOT THERE. THE GUITARS WEEPING WITH JOY AS THIER MUSICIANS LOOKED UP IN WONDER AT HOW THEY HAVE COME TO THIS, WITH EXPLODING SOULS. THE AUDIENCE APPLAUDING TO A STANDING OVATION KNOWING WHAT THEY WITNESSED WAS FOR NOT FOR THIER PERSONAL OR GROUP ENJOYMENT BUT BECAUSE THEY HAD A SEAT AT THE FULL CIRCLE.
ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!
One of the BEST FEMALE VOICES IN ROCK, if not the best!!!!!
December 2023. Still coming back to this performance. Just magnificent. Brings tears to my eyes.
same.
same
me too
You, me, Robert....beauty takes us all, it's undeniable.
Ditto. :-) Merry Christmas.
John and Jimmy are enjoying themselves. But Robert, you can see how this truly touched his soul. Those eyes say it all.
He was worried they will do a better job than he
@@iblacka1no one will ever do.
He was probably going this is so interesting hearing something he would be singing being sung so beautifully to him
The emotion from Robert is about remembering his mate John Bonham, who he knew before Led Zeppelin. Robert is responding to the wonderful tribute to John, by way of the choir wearing the bowler hats at the climax of the song.
Well, he KNOWS the meaning of the song.
This isn’t your first time watching. Welcome back
Can’t get enough of this
ffs
nor last
Robert Plant said in an interview it took her singing this for him to fully understand the depth of this song
they never sang it the same twice. fck, so maazing!
Yeah..must be something else to sit in audience and hear legendary song they created…did nice job
Agree completely. It's amazing watching Jimmy and JP rocking along, while Robert watches and analyzes. I always wonder what was going through Robert's mind as the back up vocals and choir joined in. A haunting addition akin to his STH montage in the movie. And lastly, that sustained final chord carried by all, was spine tingling. Not many ways to finish off one of the best songs ever recorded, but that was one of them.
@@ttman1233 Robert Plant is really hard to please he’s very particular
@DairwoodBarton27
Notice he had tears in his eyes though. He's sensitive and emotional.
When your tribute brings the original performers to tears... that's everything right there.
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Didn't they steal that song?
@@atmakali9599 what's going wrong in your life that you bothered to write that. Hope it gets better.
@@RudeGoat too much grovelling to celebrities. Get up from your knees and be you.
When the members of Led Zeppelin give you a standing ovation for covering their own song, you know you did well. 👍
Especially because Jimmy Page is known to dislike when bands cover their songs
And you can die peacefully
Parabéns à todos da banda , mas o vocal da Anny é simplesmente primoroso como sempre! Fantástica!
I think beyond even that is the moment you can literally SEE in Robert Plant's face " okay .... THAT'S what it's like to have heard it when WE did it " . He was on the edge of his seat as she went into the " to be a rock and not to roll " line and it brought him to tears.
Robert plant when sings live is not like when he recorded it...Nancy's hit all the notes and the end she let's it rip
that's when he got emotional..
that power and just amazing...
Who's here in 2025 watching this masterpiece? All the best everyone 😊
Aquí escuchando esta canción epica
Todos los días
The same to you
Cheers from Ohio
All the best too you from Australia 😊😊😊
this is not an exaggeration this is one of THE BEST performances of all time
My eyes tear up every time I listen to it. Just like Robert Plant did. It is just an amazing version.
Hi yes" the charly" thank you beautiful"??? Good "???
100
🎯
That vocal run at 2:44
When that choir comes in hard, if you're not feeling this song deep in your bones, you're not human. Just incredible
I just don't get ppl who don't get emotional at concerts. I feel sorry they don't experience that wave of emotions.
Absolutely loving this comment🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
The choir hit all three of the original. You could see how they pepped up even more than they were.
The human voices certainly add another dimension to the song. It was unexpected and I think LZ guys enjoyed that.
@@rypoli86 It's the shared beauty, joy, and happiness with a crowd of other humans. All hearts and minds on the same page.
Robert really looked like he was reliving the best and worst memories of his life as those lyrics were sang so beautifully back to him.
Fantastic tribute to Led Zeppelin. Good job ❤
I though the same thing. I recall he lost a child early in life and I could almost sense that loss in his eyes
I think its the fact the song they wrote is being performed in honor of them so many yrs later. Dude is holding back full on weeping. That clutched hand
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They stole this song
That was hands down, the best tribute of a song. The third act was tremendous, and the reaction of Jimmy, Robert & John was beautiful to watch. I actually cried. It was like they were experiencing the song for the first time from our perspective - how deeply it moves.
Still, I cried too, I grew up with this song. There were 100 interpreters, otherwise they would never have been able to portray the 4 original ones!
The Wilson sisters were legendary before, but through this performance, they entered history, alive!❤❤❤
Seeing their faces during the song, I could only imagine the memories that were going through their minds, it brought a tear to my eyes.
I mean it moved Robert Plant to tears so that speaks volumes to me. :)
@@aboundingvampirekiller2048 He said that at that moment he was thinking about Bonham.
People who let their feelings get involved with the unreal (the past) can nver be happy. Enjoy the Here and Now...why it is called the Gift or the Present
Love it!
Bonzo;-)
I don’t know if anyone could have done this with the same amount of grace and power that Heart did it with. Those ladies ROCK
Absolutelyvthe best heart moving tribute thexwilson sister knocked it right out of the building, even Robety, John and Jimmy were spirituality and emotionally moved❣️wonderful tribute to the drummer having his sin play! The thought that went with this performance, top❤ notch!!❤❤❤❤
of "nailing it" could be personified - this is it.
@❤maryleemiles3085
Jimmy Page had called Nancy a guitar goddess, and all three of them said afterwards that they couldn't imagine anyone else doing it.
While Heart is getting their much deserved recognition for their performance, the musical director who put this masterpiece together should get some too. Every detail was impeccable, every performance was flawless, and this was a result of their work.
Just what performance did you watch cause that guitarist absolutely butchered the solo, it was awful, wtf
@@Dan-su2qt
Eh?
amen...the backup singers, that orchestra and choir are just spectacular.
@@ArchieFatcackie he didn't play the solo from the song, he tried to do his own solo and it was awful. Everyone is expecting to hear one of, if not the most iconic solos ever, and he plays...that mess. That kind of performance you cover the song note for note, and he didn't do that. If you've got the balls to play Jimmy page's solo infront of Jimmy page, and the president of the United States, you had better have the talent to back it up, and this guy didn't. He should be ashamed of that shit solo he played.
@@Dan-su2qt
Absolute nonsense.
He wasn’t the arranger the whole song was shortened much more than the original including the solo.
Also, when did Page ever play as one of his recordings? He treated every live performance as a jamming session.
Isn’t it just incredible? No matter how many times you watch this, it never fails to evoke the same tearful, heartwarming emotions as when you first viewed it. Such is the power and brilliance of the Wilson sisters’ (and the entire ensemble) performance! You’d be hard-pressed to find a better tribute to the rock legends than this.
A hundred backup singers, an entire orchestra , and Ann Wilson powers louder and clearer than all of it and sounds flawlessly natural Amazing singer. A true enigma.
Yes es que en construcion me tocado dirigir hasta 100 obreros 2 ho tres maestros y 3 oficiales " el jefe me dio permiso jua.jua.jua ni se x que" el liche ahi " the charly " y de milagro no me puso ha entregarle al interventor ji.ji.ji le cobraria x ello " soy pato" jua.jua.jua" the charly"??? Eso si habia una ingeniera le ayudaba cuando me daban permiso 2 x 1" ??? = 2???
I know!!! She carried the whole damn choir!!
It's so sweet to watch them get into there song being performed do well and epic..
Best voice in rock
@@terrifinley159 By a country mile
Who still gets emotional watching this for the 64th time ?
Yesssss Everytime 😅❤😂
Tears and goosebumps. Best tribute ever
Every single time mate. Every single time.
Me 🤗😍
I do, love it every time
This was my wife’s favourite song. When she withdrew into her own mind due to brain cancer, I played it every night for her, to see if I could get any response from her. She passed away a year ago, and I accidentally came across this performance. I can’t stop tearing up.
I am very sorry for your loss. My sister was diagnosed with brain cancer in Dec. and she passed a few days later on Dec 19th 2022. She grew up in the 70's and loved Led Zeppelin... Life is not the same without her.
Sorry for your loss mate. Take care.
When my mum seemed lost because of her Alzheimer, music let me stay closer to her. I am pretty sure your wife enjoyed the music you shared and share with her. Big hug/abrazo from Argentina
I'm so sorry for your loss. I know what it's like to loose that special someone in your life. Stairway to Heaven is such a fitting piece. Take good care.
I am saddened and touched by what you've had to endure and what you've lost.
Cool to know, these two Dams are distant relatives of mine.. I love it! ❤
They made Led Zeppelin feel how people felt seeing Led Zeppelin
Which is kinda the biggest compliment you can make a musician if you ask me
The best comment I've ever wrote
That's a perfect comment!
AB-SO-LU-TE-LY!!!
@@bodndm22 Spot on man, spot on!!
The camera caught the perfect moment, with John Bonham’s son looking upwards, trying to hold it together. What a wonderful way to tribute his father….
@andrewross4685 That's the moment I keep tearing up. You can feel his pain by looking at him.
Bonham will be in our hearts minds and souls forever…
I had tears in my eyes. This is a song that makes me stronger if I’m feeling my 70+ years.
They look like proud fathers seeing him on stage.
There is a 100% chance that nobody out there can do this cover justice like Ann Wilson. Greatest female rock vocalist of all time.
She good but nobody can be Stevie nicks
@@CynthiaJackson-cx9vd i slept with both of them
Weird way to spell Dolores O'Riordan
@@OHakkinen_ touche. there is no argument against this.
@@CynthiaJackson-cx9vdif anyone can it’s Ann. Lady has a mustang for vocals
I watch this every few weeks. It stays in my brains radio station. This cover is the only cover I ever want to hear of this masterpiece.
Ann Wilson is absolutely incredible!! She gives me chills when she’s belting it out. She nails this song. I love her so much.
They should have let Anne’s voice be out front. This song is perfect for her.
Ann and Nancy, if you see this... I want you to know that this is a moment of perfection. We love you.
Thanx...I need this stuff!
I agree!!
It really is!! Perfection!
glad to see 11 years later people still warching
💯💖
This arrangement with the choir and trumpet will never fail to give me goosebumps
Too bad it's been edited by some monster who has zero respect for Led Zeppelin and Heart and music in general. Not sure if it's the person who uploaded this or not, but it is a despicable thing to do to such a glorious masterpiece.
This is how the CBS network who owns rights, released it. @@joshb23
The choir is sizzling - they lift this cover to a new height
I would have preferred no choir. I felt they overshadowed Anne's voice when the tempo changes up.
Only Anne Wilsons' voice could overpower an entire choir
Yes! GOAT
That is possibly the greatest cover version of true classic I have ever seen.
Absolutly yes
Same
Indeed
why do they have a gay necklace?
@@santiagogarciazapata7422 - WHO _TF_ *CARES* ?!!? Can't you JUST experience the MOMENT and RESIST the _urge_ to denigrate?!!?
Can you imagine, Jason Bonham covering one of the most iconic songs of his dad’s career and being watched by his dad’s former bandmates. How much emotion must have been running through his veins.
jason is this bad.
Man, when he gives that little look skyward at 5:48
Jay is a amazing drummer I swear he channeld his dad during this
I know it did thru mine, I cried big
U took the words rt out of My mouth. Just chilling 12;52 am. 3-10-22
I've rewatched this probably 100+ times and every single time I burst into tears
same
You might want to go into therapy
honestly i think the people who watch this and DON'T burst into tears are the ones who should be in therapy
Me too, crying 😭 right now. RIP Bonzo❤
Me too
Wow, I haven't heard this song in a long time!! Floods back so many memories. Awesome job by heart. To see the emotion from the band makes me appreciate them even more. Greatest band ever.
It's August 2023 and I'm still coming back to this. Phenomenal performance.
Me too!
Same
Same here and everytime Jason looks up there are tears in my eyes
Yes
Absolutely
Plant looks like he’s only just realised how momentous this piece of music they put out into the world is.
I actually agree with your opinion. I felt that too. And watch letterman interview after the award show!! I believe we are spot on. You will see!!!! ☮️👍🏽💯👋
I think he was remembering all the pages of his life and this is the finale of sorts
Such a perfect comment. Thank you.
The same thought crossed my mind - or at least he didn't fully appreciate it until this performance.
Lot of tragedy happened to Plant while in the later stages of the band. He's great about his time in the band, but it was over before he was 30, and I'm sure it's not an easy place to revisit, nor living with the legend he created, which was largely out of his control at the time also, as well as into eternity.
Jesus, I haven't experienced that level of goosebumps in a long time. Incredible performance of one of the best songs ever written.
I come back just for the feeling never gets old
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I could only imagine what it was like being there!
Same, fam.
Discovered this a few years back, every few months I return for another dose, it does not get old, it never will... 💜
Wow, that's huge epic! Three distinguished gentlemen crying simultaneously!
Fancy playing the greatest guitar rift of all time in front of its creator that takes some nerve and he did it flawlessly. still watching in 2024
Yes" es x que lo escuche cuando era niño" the charly"??? El ohido nunca miente" ho percusion del sonido segun my forma de interpretar los sonidos de voz y de instrumentos de los que tocan " los instrumentalistas "???pensaria yo"???
Sheldon Cooper is surprisingly good guitar player
I thought so to😂@@JReykdal
Hats off for him !
No he didn't wtf? He played the solo wrong and it sounded terrible, Robert plant was probably crying cause of just how bad that guitarist messed up one of the most iconic solos of all time
Robert Plant, just fighting the tears back. Says everything about this performance.
Yes!
And Yo Yo Ma rocking out in the audience!
Agree!! amazing
and says everything about his humbleness...
Old man eyes, not tears
Life is very challenging right now, but these 6 minutes and 56 seconds have cleansed my soul.
Hang in there. This was cleansing indeed ☺️
I get it, all the best
It’s going to get worse so stay tough buddy
Music has power to move souls
🔥🎵👍🏼😥
No one could ever sing Starway to Heaven as good as Led Zeppelin, except for Ann Wilson from Heart. Beautiful just Beautiful.
100% right. No one has ever sang it as good as Heart. No one ever will. And for Heart to do it so well, is a great honor indeed.
This version is better than many I’ve seen, including by Zeppelin themselves. Very powerful, with orchestra and choir. It’s elevated way beyond “rock song” to the land of Musical Masterpiece.
@@markdaniels7174 If I were in my death bed and down to my final hour, I would request to hear Heart's version of Stairway one last time.
God bless her
Makes me cry 😭😭😭😭
This is not only a great performance, this is a piece of history!
No me canso de escucharla y de ver sus rostros de nostalgia
And a piece of art!
I witnessed Greatest Rock Band Led Zepplin 1975 at The Forum in Inglewood Ca…John Bonham Mind Blowing 🥁 💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Exactly!
This was missionary at best
If this Doesn’t give you Goosebumps then I don’t know what would!! Chills and smiles
Exactly! If you don't know the history behind the band, even bonzo's son on the drums then you only get this at face value and can't interpret the real meaning and emotion here.
Every time and I'm well over a 100 easily.
EPIC ! You can still hear Ann singing over the amazing choir. This is a masterpiece by all standards. Amazing work by all involved.
This was my dad's favourite song, he would always listen to it, every morning he played it. Naively I knew this would be his funeral song one day, in a long time I hoped. After a 5 year battle with cancer, last month, as i've always imagined, we played it during his funeral. This tribute song will always hold the biggest place in my heart as I will always feel his presence when listening to it. I love you dad, can't wait to listen to it together one day.
My favorite...your father has amazing and spiritual sense that a lot of people are not capable of having. I'm sure he is listening EVERY SINGLE TIME you play this LOUD and CLEAR!!
Sending all my love, sweetheart.
So sorry for your loss. This too will be my funeral song in many years to come I hope . But it’s spiritual haunting and almost in my dna. Part of my life.
Love is forever! When you hear this song think of him and smile!
For you will be with him again✝️
So sorry for your loss ❤️🌺❤️
Anyone else shed some tears while watching this? So powerful, so beautiful watching Robert Plant so excited. OMG, so beautiful performance.
Too bad it's been edited by some monster who has zero respect for Led Zeppelin and Heart and music in general. Not sure if it's the person who uploaded this or not, but it is a despicable thing to do to such a glorious masterpiece.
I read an interview he cried because John Bonhams son was on drums and he thought how proud John would be
5:00 gets me every time. To be a rock and not to roll and then seeing Robert's face. Ann Wilson absolutely nails it.
@garykudalis1548he sheds a tear and smiles multiple times. What did u want out of him?
It gives me goosebumps and lump in my throat every time. I saw Heart about 15 years ago and they played a Led Zeppelin cover. My favorite is their cover of The Battle of Ev’more under the band The Love Mongers.
I don't think the Led Zeppelin boys could ever ask for a better tribute song. That is peak tribute right there, and with Jason Bonham no less.
Now THIS is a damn tribute!!!! Makes me cry every time! Two of my favorite bands, I only wish I could have been there.
I come back every so often to see this masterpiece! Who's watching????
count me in❤😢
Me too!
June 2 2024
Me!
Me. I'm watching❤ this beautiful iconic music, and its renewed interpretation of this classic masterpiece that shaped and defines an era❤
Can we get an amen for the sound engineer, did a great job.
Quite right!
Too right...
Yes we can!!! My father is a sound engineer. He and I have permanent hearing loss from our past. Takes one to know one. Still love every minute of it. Wouldn’t change a thing.
Amen! The lighting crew wasn't shabby either!
no
This woman has got balls to play such an iconic song in front of one of the most iconic bands in the world and not only that, play it right, and hit a chord deep enough to make these guys emotional. Kick ass woman!
No other girl R&R band but Heart could do this song like what just happened here. 👏👏💐💐💯💯🕊️🕊️💥💥
The reason she's a woman is ... she has no balls.
Kick ass musicians, regardless of sex.
Even better: she has ovaries 😅
Well, I mean, that is Ann Wilson. so, yeah!
💯! Fantastic tribute to Led Zeppelin and the legendary John Bonham. I grew up thinking the Pledge Of Allegiance was our National Anthem. Little did I know, in my youth how far women would go to achieve the American dream. And myself included.
Such a magnificent and inspirational song for us all.
Retired Trucker Mary
P.S. I apologize to Mr. Plant for my stunned silence, having neglected to return emails from the comments section. God knows how many Robert Plants there are worldwide. I’ve maintained a guarded sense of returning emails in order to maintain my privacy. God bless you all, including former members of Led Zeppelin, and Ann and Nancy Wilson whom I have seen in concert with Heart back in 2007, Milwaukee, WI. Those ladies of Heart still reigns supreme.
Robert’s eyes tearing up as soon as the song started, can make a grown man cry! I salute you gentlemen for the jewel and beauty that is your music!
Pepe es un grupo revolucionario excelente inglés con Jimmy page el coco también con Eric Clapton en los jackets sin duda uno de los mejores guitarristas del mundo amén amén
Who keeps coming back here this was just an amazing performance
Love this
Ya I have watched it about 10 times already. Going to watch it another 1000 . Best performance of all time !!!!
I have it tied into my sound system. Turn it the f**k up !
I can't drive anywhere without this playing on my spotify. I sing with all my lungs ❤
I do!! I love the crescendo of the song!!
I couldn't imagine the impact that having legends like Led Zeppelin give you a standing ovation for performing their song for them. For veterans like Ann and Nancy Wilson it is a tribute to their abilities and dedication to the craft, to Jason Bonham it is a tribute to his father, and to the backup band and singers, it is certainly a highlight, if not the peak of their careers. A fantastic performance by all.
Fantastic statement 👏 👌
Completely agree. I keep rewatching this and this th-cam.com/video/CnrbdNjf-aw/w-d-xo.html Completely different Genres and completely flawless
Brilliant and Beautiful.
It is so emotional to see it. But why the choir?
Huh? They weren’t standing. Just being polite.
I never tire of this. Never has a cover sounded so good no wonder the remaining members of the group had tears in their eyes
Imagine being young. Full of live. Becoming one of the largest and most influential bands ever, growing old, losing your band mates, then to hear your lifes work being just completely honored by these people. Truly amazing.
They’re the most popular band not named The Beatles or The Stones
Stopping probably at a time where they here as hot as ever! I can only imagine what could’ve been
I know that's a zeppelin song but Ann Wilson made that song hers that night. Much respect.
@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?
This is why I love Heart so much. Two sisters kicking ass in such an effortless yet commanding way speaks volumes to their success and class!!!
❤ 3:32 😂
Their passion in Barracuda is palpable!!
Check out The Lovemongers doing The Battle of Evermore from the Singles Soundtrack. Then Google the band 😊
95% Ann, 5% Nancy.
@rossogden9920
Maybe in your world. Otherwise, it's 50/50.
I'm 70 years young and I literally got goosebumps. Magnificent. Bravo. Bravo. Bravo.
Here I am Feb 2023 watching it yet again after all these years! This will always be one of my all time fav live performances whether original or cover, or respectful tribute! 🙌❤️
I've watched this countless times 49er.....
It hits the same... every fricken time .....
A masterpiece !!!!!!!!!
me too my friend
Same!
To have been there live…
Agreed!!
Can you imagine being so good that you bring Robert Plant to tears singing his own song?
I guess, Heart was just the right choice for that. Their Song Barracuda and espeicially the singers voice on that track gets me every time. :)
No doubt
My thoughts, too.
I have a feeling that Alison Krauss led Robert Plant to salvation. He seems to have a much softer personality since working with her.
Right? And Jimmy Page!
I am 68 years old and have listened to Led Zeppelin since 1973. This song gets me every single time. Can't imagine my life without Zeppelin.
Me too Cindy, a drummer from the past...Rob
Me too Cindy, me too 🩷 I‘m 66 🙈
From Canada just moved back from Europe ME TOO, lol I'm 65
It never gets old.
These songs will live on way after we are gone.
Me too. 71. Saw them in MSG in 70 still in HS
What i love about this is Zeppelin getting honored, and Heart getting their flowers. An often overlooked band, Ann was a generational vocalist and they put together a couple of the best rock songs of all time. "Crazy On You" rocks so hard.
I have no idea how many times I've watched this over the years, but here I am again, and tearing up as usual.
Yep.
You are not alone
always tear up watching this😍
Same
Jason Bonham was KILLING it on the drums! I know his Father was smiling down upon him and was proud. One of the best performances I have ever seen!
Young man his dad was playing with him his dad is sitting right there playing with him on the drums just like when he was a baby he's a sit on his Daddy's lap and play when they used to rehearse
SUPERB! Jason was really tearing up that brass and drums, very well done! Great guitar, they ALL were great on this well-coordinated number, Stairway.
You that spot on so much emotion and feelings very powerful 🤟
I like how Jason looked up as Ann sang the last line. Your Dad approves Jason. Absolutely an amazing performance by all.
Wow! Thank you. Could you help me with the names of the other band members in this performance?
The little look and smile between Robert Plant and John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page intently listening to the guitar solo and smiling, the tears of joy and sheer emotion on Robert Plant's face when the choir kicks in, Jason Bonham looking up to the sky in memory of his father as the last line is delivered, everything about this is absolutely perfect and an incredible tribute to the greatest band of all time
Well said sir!
What a fantastic tribute to Everyone in Led Zeplin. Heart did an absolutely stunning rendition of Stairway to Heaven.
There is no greater compliment than to bring the original artist to tears when singing their song to them. This song comes up as the #1 song of all time, on many lists for a very good reason. What a performance! You just feel it through your body.
The tears can also be caused by the drummer is the actual drummers son
@@Nylander2004 At their age it could be almost anything. His life was so rich and full of experiences that occurred as a direct result of writing, performing or just listening to his own music. Loss, regret, nostalgia, love, pride ... memories, aging is an amazing emotional process. I'm sometimes overwhelmed ... I cannot even imagine aging after a life as enormous as theirs!
@Nylander2004 I think it's everything (his emotions) just sort of bubbling over like a bottle of champagne. Everything he experienced that got them to this point, the music, the drummer, and the emotion of the moment, to think someone took a song you wrote and with an extreme creative inspiration, created this awesome presentation of it, that moved everyone watching! It was a great performance.
Homie pushed the beat almost too fast on his opening fill, just saying. He went from Lars Ulrich live to Neil Peart in the studio
Why does this rendition of the song bring a 63 year old grown man to tears. Perhaps it's the greatest song ever written, and to see it being performed in such a magnificent way and watch the originators enjoy it so.
And tears to this 72 year old grown as well.
It's that choir.
Phenomenal.
And their reactions at the end when the large choir comes out is great, they were like little kids. It was so cool to watch.
Ann said Robert Plant told her she made him love the song again in that moment. That alone would bring him to tears.
I would imagine seeing his deceased bandmates son perform in the drums contributed to it.
I’m 25 and seeing this for my first time… tears this way too!!
This is one of the most impressive live performances I’ve ever seen.
Imagine how much better it would have sounded ACTUALLY live 🥹
Didn't you mean THE most impressive as opposed to "one of the..."?? This is truly spectacular.
@@stevepittman2412 Not if you saw them in the early 70's...
@@da324 You are indeed correct! I saw them the same weekend as Woodstock was held. They played the Asbury Park Convention Hall about five miles from my house. It was amazing! This performance looked like a broadway show instead of a concert. It was okay until the background singers ruined it.
Saw Heart live they are unbelievable
This continues to be one of the best live performances I’ve ever seen. Just incredible. And the reaction of the original members makes it that much better.
To get a standing ovation from the creator of the song is the greatest compliment you could ever receive.
Makes you realise just how good the original was. And there was only four of them.
His Son played his dream!!! Amen!!!🙏🏼♥️🖤🎶🎵🎶🎵 amazing music 🎶
Long overdue for the Wilson sisters.
And tears. If you can bring the song writer to tears, you ROCK!
I watched this numerous times and it is simply superb if you don’t feel chills after this your are not human best cover ever
Damn it, this made me all teary eyed!
Sorry and what do you do when you listen to the original version, just to do a name, Jimmy's solo (starting at about 6 minutes)? Or the unbelievable symbiosis between the four?
Yup. This is a "try not to cry challenge".
Yup me too!
If this doesn’t make you emotional, you’re dead inside. Just the look on RP’s face. This is priceless.
@@someguyinphoenix1876 i don't see the same look as you on Robert's face. As I wrote, it seems to me a convenience expression, not enthusiastic at all. Anyway, I think to be still alive and this performance gives me no emotions at all.
I'm sixty years old now, I've heard "Stairway To Heaven" covered by many, many bands. I thought none could ever capture the essence of the song or the band, but I was wrong. Hearing Heart perform this, watching Jason play, Robert's tears, and watching Jimmy and John react to this? I'm shedding a few tears myself.
This is absolute magic.
I´m totally with you. Heard this few minutes ago for the first time and can´t hold back some teardrops.
Глядя на этих уёпкоф данная композиция не вызвала никаких эмоций. Скоро будем бомбить вас.. Наслаждайтесь данным фактом.
I hear you brother, it’s such a moving performance.
Totally I actually just loved it I'm almost 60 and need good music too
You ALL forgot the Far Coperation "RePlay". But i agree.
From one legend to another bad ass job Ann
Watching Robert Plant throughout this song you can see into his soul. The happiness, the pain, the reflections of time
You took the words right out of my mouth! They all did Led Zeppelin proud. Jason was filled with emotion at the end as well, looking up as if to say, "Dad, this is for you!"
Incredible performance and tribute to the best band ever.
Made me fucking cry this was phenomenal
Omg absolutely 💯
ROBERT PLANT GREATEST SONG WRITER...
It’s ok Robert… we’re all emotional watching this
When you perform Stairway to Heaven to Led Zeppelin and bring some tears to their eyes, I think you can call it a job well done.
Couldn't have said it better. Good job Ziviani !!
The drummer made robert cry. Just seeing him when they didn't expect him to be there that day
imagine also being them, never been able to see their own song live, and then hear this, I would be crying as well haha
I think Heart played it best. Ever. Ever.
Don't they kinda hate this song tho?
The fact that the drummer is John Bonham's son makes this tribute more magical.
I agree this
Wearing his Dad's bowler hat and playing a set of John's drums
Amen to that
Love . if you only knew....
thats cool i didnt know
I’ve watched this a hundred times and I think what finally got Plant at the end was that a voice worthy of the song finally arrived and delivered the quality of performance only he could surpass back in his prime.
Absolutely, unequivocally sensational. The tears in Plant's eyes, the immense pride on their faces.. What a treat to witness!
No matter how many times I watch this stellar performance it still gives me chills.
I always cry 😢😢😢😅😅❤❤❤❤
Yes!
I didn’t think anyone could better Freddie mercurys performance at live aid Wembley Stadium but this comes mighty close. Ann’s vocals combined with the guitars and choir are just amazing, I watch this over and over and I’m so jealous of the lucky people that were present to witness it live.
And me, goosebumps every time, I keep coming back from more!
i cry everytime
Omg the fact that John Bonham's ( deceased drummer of Led Zeppelin) son played the drums made it even more meaningful. Such an emotional tribute!
So true. ❤
Absolutely! ❤
Beautiful ❤❤❤❤❤
I think he was crying at the end too!!
And the way Plant stood up and pointed at him is respect. Bonham was the only band member who went to the funeral when Plant's young son died. Page and Jones were off on their binges but Bonzo stood by his side. Jason is his mates son and you could tell Plant is proud of him.
THIS is how a tribute to living legends is done. True music by true musicians who have all paid their dues. Kudos to Ann, Nancy, and all those who participated. A HUGE thanks to Led Zeppelin for giving us all this timeless masterpiece to enjoy.
What about all the people they stole from?
@@danielross2339, "stole"? What do you mean by that?
Yeah stole what that's pure zeppelin@@Mini-ul5us
Have not watched this without tears in my eyes, ever. Not a big Led Zeppelin fan, not a big Heart fan but my lord this is epic. Ann killed the vocals. It must have been sensational to hear live it the Kennedy with a full orchestra and choir. Long live Rock and Roll.
she did...holy shit she sounded better
then when they were live...she laid everything out...saved nothing back
she's bad ass...best female rocker
and access lines.
Cry everytime. My gf literally has walked in all 4 times too. Lolol
whish I was there...lucky bastards in the world...at least we can play over and over. best performance ever in time
YESSSS
Big fan or not, what's important is that you were attracted by an exceptional piece of music and art. That's all that matters.
Can we give it up for the choir?! In addition to everyone else, choir sounded absolutely incredible.
Right!? When that curtain lifts, and the whole choir is belting it out... incredibly moving. One of those "surely it can't get any more awesome... and then it does!" moments.
Awesome!
I mean they weren’t that important for this song… almost any choir would do
@@Anne_Anna21 Okay...? That doesn't diminish what a great job this choir did.
truly
This is probably the best cover I've ever heard or seen. So badass!
Oh my god. The arrangement of this tribute is an absolute masterclass.
Well, it is fantastic❤😊
Absolutely
No puedo parar de verla ❤
It was inspired. Just loved every second of it. And the "big choir" at the end just put it over the top. If I don't wind up watching this 100 times I'll be very surprised.
The best.
Led Zeppelin are notorious for not exactly loving it when people cover their songs. So the fact that they’re smiling like this, and Robert Plant actually cries, just goes to show you how incredible this arrangement of the song really is.
agree 1000%.
John Bonham''s son on the drums probably adds another huge emotional edge to it as well.
He's sincere
@@sidewinderenigma That's exactly right...Plant said that on a show he was just telling Page that they should've invited Jason, and then he appeared on stage.
I think this is actually better than theirs. They have a full orchestra behind them. Zep are better with their instruments (Nancy is excellent, but... Jimmy Page? Who is better than him? There are contenders, but the only guy I definitely put ahead is dead 50+ years) but Ann's voice is better than any of the boys.