Heart - Stairway to Heaven (Live at Kennedy Center Honors) [FULL VERSION] 

10 times in a row? Yes lol

I play it often on Pandora... okay, every day :)

@delall - And I imagined I could sing it better under the shower, with three quarters of the lyrics missing and where are my contact lenses and glasses xxx ;) (And the dogs need to go for a pee ...)

I have no idea how many times I have watched this video but I can guarantee you that it is way, way, way beyond ten. And I still get chills every time I see it.

4 times all the way through but tbh I just learned about it yesterday

I wonder whose arrangement it is.

Absolutely brilliant! I'm still shaking my head at this rendition of the ultimate rock song ever!

Rob Mathes. Stop the video at 3:30. Rob Mathes is on guitar on the left, Ann in the middle and Shane Fontayne, who did the solo, on the right. Rob is a well respected arranger. Has done a lot of things you have heard. The guy IS a musical genius....and he is the one that put the house band together.

@@sophiadilberakis5019Thanks for that breakdown!

Yes, Genius 💕🎭💕

100 ❤'s.. 2024. Stunning. The end has a fabulous revivalist energy about it that blows me away

I’m watching this! I really enjoyed seeing the reactions of Led Zeppelin as they watched Heart! ❤️ ❤❤

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I am ❤

Ann nailed the whole thing. I wish Nancy woulda been on electric.

Zeplin is still better. Though Plant is showing his age

@@MysticKnight38no one was comparing.

She is one singing sister. I have always loved Heart.

Nobody, nobody

LMAO! 🤣

I think when he saw the Bowler hats on the choir - in respect to Bonham - it was too much. They were best friends.

I cried, first time watching. Wow!

The reason Robert Plant teared up was because Bonzo's son was playing the drums and being there to be part of the honor towards his dad and band mates

Especially when they don't even like the song, lmao! Suppose I should say Robert doesn't care for the song. His favorite is Kashmir.

@Erg Gjo - I couldn't have said it better myself....was thinking the SAME thing!

True

Wow. That is an amazing point!!!!!

I think you’re right

Well stated. Excellent observation.

Beautifully said❤

You blew it with your "This song was given new life." Stairway never died!

Dont' forge Jason as the drummer, the son of John

They do a mean Led Zep, I've got a DVD where they do a couple of songs and they are just great. I see we share some of the same taste in music. I went to see Dave Mason last night at a local theater, it was a great show, I was in the front row and got lots of great photos. He did a lot of stuff from Traffic and more. facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10205675549918639.1073741847.1551377316&type=1&l=c1673566e7

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Shannon Fisher It really is ;-) Are you on FB?

German Shepherd Dog Lovers Community​ no I'm not its hard enough for me to handle a cell, as I said before technology and me don't get along. My grandchildren made me get a cell phone to keep track of me. Google+ with e-mails is overwhelming my phone. I've meet so many nice people like yourself keeps my spirits up after my dogs passed. 

Shannon Fisher I think the link I sent you will let you see my photos from last night even if you're not on FB, at least that's what it tells me.

Did u catch all the mens reactions at the 2nd choir reveal. They probably knew she was gonna tear it up.

I literally feel every bit of this.

@Sarah H I absolutely agree, amazing!

Ann is good jack from great white sounds more like plant then plant does

Powerhouse is absolutely the right word

Agreed!!!

It touches by emotion to their very core ❤

And also make them cry

cool story

So Jason is the one up there playing Jimmy's solo?! I couldn't figure out who he was!

He didn't lie...what a gig!!❤

​@@katiehoward8369Jason is the drummer. The son of Zeppelins only drummer, John (BONZO) Bonham

@@katiehoward8369 Jason is on the drums, as his dad once was.

No it can't

my clone kst

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I'm in agreement with you on this video. Magical moment!👍😎

This version just gets me in the feels - I can't resist watching it over and over.

Me too. 72 yrs old

OMG YES! It is better than the original. I have listened to it over and over!

I love ❤ her voice

I've watched this video countless times and each time I get goose bumps and a big cry ball in my throat. The Wilson sisters are epic!

Have you heard her rendition of "No Quarter"? Its is also AMAZING. She is absolutelly one of the best rock female singers of all time.

@@cronistamundano8189 I recommend you see and hear "An All-Star Tribute to Brian Wilson" at Radio City Music Hall (2001). Sir George Martin introduced the show-stopper: "Good Vibrations". As Martin said, "G.V." is notoriously difficult to do live, "but this band can do it." This Band = Ann & Nancy Wilson fronting choristers (Harlem Boys Choir), instrumentalists/harmonies (Wondermints + Taylor Mills = The Brian Wilson Band), and an operatic baritone (Jubilant Sykes) for the Mike Love parts. It is not as transcendent as their "Stairway to Heaven", but it is truly impressive. The Wilson Sisters gave great tribute to the Wilson Brothers (Brian and deceased brothers, Dennis and Carl).

Could of not said it any better

You are so right. I mean this is beyond the greatest of the greatest in the music industry.

Se acabaría el juego

The game itself would be a letdown after this performance. Half the crowd would leave after halftime.

​@@Sherman62 Right? This would be the highlight football wishes it could be.

What? No autotune? No hostile/obscene/aggressive gangsta rap? No vocal gymnastics where a single syllable results in elaborate 'runs' that are so long and convoluted that you have forgotten what the words were, that they were singing? No frenetic dancers and complex choreography. And not a soppy milquetoast served lukewarm...was that Maroon 5? Egads! Music that is enjoyable...with truly talented people who work hard to sound good! What a concept! Nahh, America wouldn't go for it; everyone seems to need something that they can be critical (& mean) about these days. How sad. A whole nation of people who are looking to be offended at something.😕

Yes, watching a RU-vid short brought me here as well.

Same here! My phone speakers obviously didn't do it justice.

that Lady is Ann Wilson and her vocals are a rock and roll GOAT

Yeah as a long, long time rocker going back to the early mid seventies I would nudge out blondie and others for her and that says it all!

How are you going to say that about a video for a song sung by Robert Plant?

No, the ABBA girls are the greatest rock singers ever!

Ann Wilson is a certified BADASS! …but my vote for greatest rock singer (at least, in his prime) would go to Steve Perry of Journey!

Daisy, I thought the same thing. He just looked like he was really having a great time.

Can you imagine playing Jimmy Page's guitar solo in front of Jimmy Page?

@@rustyshackleford836 was thinking the same thing. He's likely a massively experienced session musician, but still...

agree

He looks like he’s grown into an incredibly wise Asian teacher. Hehe

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yes it is

Agree 1000% 👌🏼

Not possibly. THE best EVER tribute in the history of time. Nothing can ever top this. Makes me burst into tears every single i watch/listen to this. It's so perfect it's actual magick.

I’d say this was the best cover ever but Disturbed on Conan might have taken it.

Me 👍🏻👍🏼

i do

Me

I almost feel as an artist she is creating this experience as her gift to them

yep. Ann Wilson was perfect for this song...I still get shivers.

Agreed

True talent unlike today's singers.

Not sure anyone underestimates her talent or vocals, in her prime she was unmatched and everyone knew it.

I beg to differ.... She's the Greatest Female Rock Vocalist of all Time!!!

I remember hearing Dog and Butterfly when I was younger for the first time. I was absolutely blown away with her vocals on the B side.. Lush and extremely warm yet subtlety distant and heartbreaking. Heart is one of the greatest bands of all time.

Plant couldn't hit it at 50. That's how great a vocalist Ann Wilson is.

They flew in from a concert in Florida just hours before and had no rehearsal! They are awesome.

@@rickdaystar477 Really! That makes it even more phenomenal and illustrates what consummate musicians they are. I suppose the rest of the musical cast had rehearsed? Does anyone know? I mean if it was all spontaneous then it's shere magic.

@@michaelkirkby6306 I saw the sisters interviewed on a Sunday morning show and that performance was discussed. It seems there was preparation prior with the musicians and choir but because of a commitment the ladies flew in from Miami to Washington just a few hours before the Kennedy Center event..they had done that song many times before but not with that arrangement. They had been up for hours between the Miami concert and the Kennedy Center show. Absolute professionals!

@@rickdaystar477 Thanks for that Rick. I remember the first time I heard the first Heart album and then the second one. Those two recordings are classic.

I'm going to be 65 next month and hope that I live long enough to see ❤️ in August in Lincoln, Nebraska. It would be my 4th time. ❤❤

I felt for the guitar player having to play Jimmy Pages most famous solo to Jimmy page... wouldn't be me! It was fantastic

Exactly! You bring in the best of the best and you f'ing rock it- OMG~!

I’ve watched many of the Kennedy Honors, I have to say this is one of the better performances. They did a great job!

My favorite version and I'm 65.❤❤ Robert looks p'd! Maybe she sang it better!?

Who is he?

Shane Fontayne ☺️

He looks like Sheldon Cooper. LOL

My first thoughts were Sheldon “. That’s hilarious

He should’ve played it on a fender telecaster like Jimmy Page did on the original track.

Right behind you!

Me too!

You only get 1 vote per account unless you watched as a guest instead of thru your youtube account.

Great performance!

Cassius Morris me as well!!!!!!!! lol

Cassius Morris ...How ? lol

Cassius Morris This type of music isn't even that melodic or emotional. Go listen to Angel Vivaldi or Insomnium then you'll cry lol.

Dylan Rose The beauty of something is purely on an individual level.

Yes!

When Jason Bonham on drums salutes his father's bandmates at the end. . .rivers!

This does everything art, regardless of form, is supposed to do. If this doesn't move you, check the lost and found for your soul.

agree my husband watches this 2 or 3 times a week. He is huge Heart, Led Zeppelin, Fleetwood Mac and Jefferson Airplane fan@@michaelsalmon6260

@@DrewderSLAPretty badass!!!

AMEN to that.

absolutly-and when that curtain rises-it is the rise of common humanity...just a one in a time ever performance-

not almost, was spiritual!

+Leo Vial Hi Grateful Dead Grateful Dead's greatest hits

AGREED!!!!!!

No, it was spiritual. No, it wasn't just spiritual, it's religious.

I play this on Monday Morning every week to set me up.

Just gets better and better as it goes on. Legendary performance

Best comment 👍🏼

I listen to it regularly when I want to remind myself of how good life is!

SO was mine

Bobby Horner, well said my friend. I am in my 70s, saw Led Zep in concert, but this performance was more impactful.

I am 60 and I saw LZ at Madison Square Garden in 1973. It changed my life. I have been playing the guitar ever since. I listen to LZ every day in my car, they are on my daily rotation The greatest rock band ever! ♥️🎶♥️

Can you imagine how nervous they all were especially the guitar player! They had to block it out and just let it rip Wow what a performance. The people who were there witnesses lightening in a bottle My God 😭♥️♥️♥️♥️🎶🎶

Not as good as the original but good

From the Hart 🎼

The reactions of Robert Plant, John Paul Jones and Jimmy Page are amazing!!

You literally just copied two comments to make something completely unoriginal. Fail.

Robert was actually crying because he didn't expect Jason to be on the drums

guitar player blew the critical solo out his ass....Greta Van Fleet needs to do this song

me.

In September 2022 she sang 3 LZ songs Including Stairway to Heaven with the Jim Irsay Band in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, and she’s still got it. Look for the videos on RU-vid.

I agree she is awesome

That's fantastic good for you that's nice that's really nice congratulations

@@joanonofrio2691 no need to be a smartass

That's why the 3 old men were so enthusiastic

Well said!

Wow! Nailed it!

I thought Robert was in tears and Jimmy was grooving!

It's actually funny that you said that, because it's pretty much Word for word what I was just telling someone less than 5 minutes ago. I get goose bumps and tears every time I watch this. Which is all the time. There are no words for how much I love this video.

Jimmy Page clearly is enjoying but Robert Plant is in tears….

And no one of this generation comes close. Makes Beyonce look like an amateur

I just did. Again. For the umpteenth time.

Me too. When I need to feel something wonderful, I sit down and watch this. It's an amazing experience. Imagine what it was like for the live audience

I cannot watch it without getting teary-eyed and goosebumps. Impossible! Perhaps the greatest rock song ever written! So happy I was in my 20s in the70s, with all that fantastic music!

gets me every time. Jason Bonham on the drums is just.....emotional

This young boomer just did..... Again.

The only one who could've stood in if Ann was unable is Pat Benatar.

Ann Wilson and Stevie Nicks!!

No offense but Ann Wilson is way better than Stevie Nick's or Pat Benatar..Neither had the the extreme range or depth of richness when they were young, let alone now..I love them Both, but Stevie and Pat were and still are much more 1 dimensional singers...There is no one on Earth With the incredible pipes of Ann Wilson and there never has been.

No argument there

Janis Joplin and Emmalou Harris are the real queens of rock!

Just watched it again myself. Amazing.

Crying right now! Man! This band and this song!!!!!

Thee best. By far, no contention,

Me too, this performance puts tears in my eyes every time. Wow, imagine how the band felt sitting watching this tribute to them.

I watch it everyday and get the chills every time. Perfection

Your comment is SO eloquent! Could not have said it better myself. ❤

I know. Ann is amazing. Look at all those people's faces on the crowd and you know they have just heard some of the best in music back in the day when music was real music.

Nope...greatest R&R song of all time is Johnny B Goode until rock fades away. Those Englishmen learned their lessons well from Chuck Berry.

YES! I always tell people that if they need a joy transfusion, just to watch Jimmy and Jonesy listening to this tribute. Their joy would raise the dead.

@@cherylhulting1301 When I have a bit of a problem with the world, I always listen to this.

ANN WILSON...🙏🙏🙏

I think when that chorus came up, that was where he lost it and couldn't contain his excitment anymore. You could see he was thinking, "Dang, why didn't I think of that? This is GREAT!"

Imagine being that guitarist....playing for Jimmy.... probably shit his pants...lol

that chorus never fails to raise every hair on my body

How wonderful. I would have loved to be there too!!

How wonderful you were able to listen to this live, such a beautiful performance ....

May I ask how you got a ticket do to speak? Are u a celebrity? Just asking out of curiosity, you are lucky 🍀

@@cindynewjersey7153 I worked for someone in DC who was attending

don't sweat it. they were in the same boat.

me too, its my go to song around 10.00 pm, just to remember there was REAL music..and of course Wilson sisters!!

I'm listening now and it's the same with me. I've watched this at least 40 times and every time is like the first and the Bonham tribute is touching as well as having Jason play his dad's part.

@@scott7008 -Ha! I'm listening again at 5:00 a.m.

Yep, uncontrollable tears... idk

When he looks up at the group at the end, it brought a tear to my eye. You know he was thinking of his dad.

Infamous?

I teared up

Jason played drums for Led Zeppelin, filling in for his dad, during Zep's final reunion concert "Celebration Day" in 2007 (videos are on RU-vid). Supposedly they all practiced together for six months to get ready for the concert. So he was no stranger to playing with or in front of the band. He currently tours with his own Led Zeppelin tribute band - I've seen him in concert several times, and he's great.

I'm sure he feels lucky for the father he had or he'd be stacking shelves instead.

This video gets me every time. Just stunning.

Amen

I think that's what Plant was doing too.

Dan Couldn't have said it better myself!!!!

a Led Zeppelin classic performed by Heart...you said it Dan...some tears, a whispered "wow" and seeing the joy on the faces of the guys being honored.

It always makes me cry!

@@lavo-ld4wm Speechless!

I don’t think God is damning anything, but damnation itself….I believe God cries & rejoices right along with us. If God really created…wouldn’t you? I believe I would…..simply….as a matter of perspective. Thank you!!!!! Beautiful comment. I use expletives too…simply to get the point across, and hopefully, for no lesser reason….certainly not to condemn.

Even more magical. He was playing on the same drum set his dad used when Stairway to Heaven was recorded in the studio.

🙌🏼 Yes!! 🙌🏼 🙏🏼🙏🏼 ✨🌀✨

+tleeg74 Funny, ain't it? A lot of artists who started their careers in the 90s don't sound half as good now as she does, even though she began in...what, the 70s? I hope one day she gets her own tribute like this!

+Nystari very true

+tleeg74 Damn right!!! I am so glad I grew up with her;and Nancy! While I really try to like today's musical artist's( My God': Lady gaga's singing of the national anthem took my breath away!! I LOVE HER!), it's seems most of today's so called "artists and so called singers" basically SUCK!!!

+4everbobby Agree .

+YTbobo4u AMEN my opinion Ann is 1 of if thee best famale vocalist oever in rock Seattle sure has extrewmly talented musicains that 4 sure so much music we listen is from Seattle

Well said. ..

deep

Just yes.

Exactly

Very insightful observations.

Yes! I’m so thankful we get to see it.

The best part of this amazing performance is you get to see Zep realize how great their song was, and of course, how great they were

Michael Cutcher were? They still are great! And the song is top 5 in my opinion

I can remember a time where every band had a cover of "Stairway". I guess at that point, hearing your song sang over and over by people who just wanted to do a cover...yeah that would make me sick of my own song regardless of what that song was. But honestly...this isn't a cover, I don't know what it is, but its not a cover and I think Page saw and felt that like everyone else there.

Tanner Wimer Absolutely. What are your other four?

That's wonderful. For those afflicted with this cruel disease, familiar music can break through and touch the emotions of those who suffer from it. I saw that with my mom before she passed away. So happy your father could smile and feel a connection. Bless you!

Wow that is the power of music making it’s mark. My folks passed a few years ago but and father had Az too but certain songs brought that memorable smile back to life again. So glad this awesome performance brightens his days. Treasure them. Sincerely

Joel that makes me very happy to hear. God 🙏 bless you and your father.

Good music transcends time, memory, age, it breaks through and touches us on a level even such a disease cannot stop. It's in our very souls. Bless you and your father.

@@garylove5475 who is not immune to death? We know the answer and so we love these wonderful Memories.. That's.what we have... for me, that's enough.

agree with you. this was our music. so different today.

HEART felt! Eh Eh I see what they did there.

I envy you Kay. You grew up listening to amazing music during your time. Age 24

you better believe it!👍

You know it! 65 here and still blast my vinyl!

Cathedral.

I’m not ashamed to say this performance brings me to tears each time I view it

I get goosebumps too !

Witness rock and roll history the Wilson sisters took over that night bow before your new queens

Nah. The fucking choir ruined it. Ann Wilson doesn't need it.

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I saw Heart live in the 80's, they sounded amazing. I'm so glad I did. ❤

I saw Zeppelin in the 80's, it was amazing. I will never forget. Black Sabbath was the opener. Capitol Centre Landover Maryland.

Had the honor of meeting Jason last night after a concert in Indianapolis, and I can say without a doubt, one of the funniest most genuine guys out there, total salt of the earth like his pops. As you said, this is probably as good a tribute as humanly possible!

I agree with everything you just said..... WoW!!!! Just WoW!!!!

You summed it up perfectly!

To see Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones grinning and tearing up at this is all the proof the world needs.

Agreed ! And one part that no one talks about is that Ann / Nancy / Heart were continuing to PUT IN THE WORK before this...for decades playing & arranging Zeppelin tunes. I would see Heart all thru 90s and 2000s...they kept those tunes in the set lists. So when they were called for this MEGA gig...they were fuggin READY & basically created this moment w/ all those other talented cats who were also working for decades on Led Zep.

@@christym8140 Rocky Rrryrr

@@GeoffGillDrums Ann Wilson's voice is a weapon!! There are none like hers! Utter brilliance!

@@larryreznik7897 Yes, so true!

Absolutely!!!

Same here

Same here! Goosebumps galore over and over again every time I watch this

still watching!!

Agree

Honestly she sang it better IMO. It's subjective of course but the original lacked in timing and tone in certain places while Ann's lacked in the same emotional almost-crying lines. She not only 'corrected' some of the delivery but also did stay true to some of the small little details in the inflections and timing. Everything about this rendition is probably better than anything Led Zeppelin could have done live mainly because of how well Ann can belt out notes lol it's crazy. They are sort of harmonizing tracks like a chorus in the studio version, Plant runs out of breath live, and Ann at over 60 years old seems to dominate that vocally. It's not to put down Led Zeppelin to any degree but I look at it like taking a worldwide classic song and finding a way to dream team it into sounding better than ever before.

Absolutely! You can't outdo Led Zeppelin, she didn't try to, it was a beautiful tribute & masterfully performed! I Love This

Totally agree

You hit it on the head. She as jamming with her sister, letting the guitarist rage, and let the choir and background singers shine. What a pro. What a performer. What a voice.

She never takes credit for bringing Robert Plant to tears. "It’s just a magnificent performance to watch and it kills me every time. It kills me in two or three different ways. It’s just like, Oh my God," Plant explained to Vulture.

Tears and goosebumps. I watch that part over and over.

Whoever thought of this was a genius. Having Jason there and the choir wearing the Derby hats 🥰

Once week play list. Like going to church.

Just had a massive cry. It is so beautiful.

I've watched this dozens of times over the years, the last time just now, and I had tears streaming down my eyes once again, BRAVO Ann, Nancy, Jason, and the entire ensemble!

I totally agree, but I am a little older too.😅

But the choir was an amazing touch!

I tell people rock and roll is the legasy we baby boomers leave to future generations. Taylor Swift's personal hygiene issues are what will be her generation's legasy.

Exactly

@@kimshaw6857 Pretty damn sad, really. Another tribute I just watched was with the late Tom Petty, the late Prince, Jeff Lynne, Dhani Harrison, Steve Winwood play "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" at the 2004 RRHOF induction for George.

All I can say is GREAT

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 💯 % Agree... Perfection!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

Had the fortune to see Heart open for the Who in the early 80's. They almost stole the show. Amazing.

​@@brianlangley9907 So jealous!! What a thrill that must have been! Amazing!

I cry every time I hear this. Such JUSTICE done. I don't have words, but yeah, Ann and Nancy Wilson are animals, so happy they nailed it like that. The sound engineering on this set, that's worthy of tears. Such hard work went into making this thing. Most stunning musical piece I've ever seen. Am old and not exaggerating.

What about John Paul Jones 🤷🏻‍♂️

@@Jimmy_Cooper Paul Jones is the chill teacher who approved from the inside lol

JPJ's face at 7.38 says it all.

@@Jimmy_Cooper He was simply the most talented of them all.

John Paul Jones was underrated and he really should have spent more time in the spotlight. But to say he was the most talented person in the band. , I guess.. Meanwhile Jimmy page is by far one of the top five rock guitar players ever. For me he’s number one. You may find people who disagree with my number but JPJ and Jimmy page are just not in the same league

Ann Wilson: I have watched this 10xs (at least) since you performed it...and indeed, you are no man, you are amazing and so talented....Do you happen to know who did the arranging for the choral parts/orch.? I'm doing this in my final concert of my 40 years in teaching w/ my HS. students and the choir arr. is , well rather...blahhhhh....Don't know if this will find it's way to you but thought it worth a try, most sincerely, Wendy Shepherd , Choral Director, Wilson HS, Tacoma, WA

Yasssd

No man am I.

Fantastic reference. Zeppelin love Tolkien so I am sure they would also appreciate it

This comment pleases me.

100% agreed!

goosebumps and tears. Every. Single. Time.

To those that were there in those times., your seeing what happened in your life, it looked like that's what Plant was thinking. As great as they were/are , its only fitting to have a .masterpiece of a performance as their tribute, the people that came up and played some of Zeppelin songs all did a good job as well and starting with Jack Blacks introductions "better than the Beatles, better than the Stones. Best band ever to that grand finale, you could see and feel the respect everyone had for Led Zeppelin. Yes, I have soul and I know you do as well by your comment . Much respect yo you and in their time they were the baddest motherf-ckers on the planet best band ever....

Like Michelle,white people hater,Obama

Dave Rice You tell it !!! Well said !!! :)