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They had to cut to Yo Yo Ma a couple of times during the guitar solo so that those who thought that Yo Yo was playing guitar, would know that he was actually in the audience. I don't know who that is on guitar, but he bears a slight resemblance to Yo Yo. I'd like to see them side by side with the guitar player wearing glasses. 🙂
To play that in front of not just Paige, Plant, and JPJ, but all of the other “celebrities” in that crowd is simply amazing! This maybe the greatest “cover” of all time!!!
@@rebeccalipps23 absolutely excellent! And I know the guys from Led Zeppelin know how much we cherish their music they'd given us over so many years, but there is something just so heartwarming seeing the smiles on their faces as they witness what HAS to be the best cover of their classic song, you know they realize how wonderful it is.... chokes me up every time I watch this... god bless them and what they've given us...bless JPJ and John Bonham, we miss you guys ( and holy cow, towards the end there when Jason looks up towards the heavens there sort of as to say 'how was that pop?'.... man right in the deep feels ..... )
I agree completely!!! Why is watching this so emotional?!!!! 'I know it's only Rock and Roll but I like it like it yes I do' Music can be a very powerful thing!!.
Ann and Nancy have been Zep fans from the beginning. Ann's singing style has been called the "female version of Robert Plant" in the past and Heart would regularly sprinkle Zep songs in their concerts. I saw Heart in concert several years ago and recall they played Battle of Evermore and I think a couple of other Zep numbers. As someone else mentioned, when Robert invited Jason to be his guest at the honors, he had to pretend he couldn't make it - because he was performing in it! That's why Robert stood up in surprise and pointed at Jason when he was introduced. Also, as others have mentioned, the bowler hat was a nod to Bonham's occasionally dressing onstage as one of Stanley Kubrick's "droogs" from his film adaptation of the book A Clockwork Orange. The look consisted of a white boiler suit and black bowler hat - google "John Bonham droog" and you'll see pictures. This performance was the best cover of Stairway that can ever be done.
The bowler hats worn by the choir was a tribute to Bonham, who wore them extensively during the late 1970's tours. Jason was also a surprise guest, and he played his dad's kit. Best Stairway cover I've ever heard, and fitting it came from Heart, who were heavily influenced by Zeppelin.
I believe Ann Wilson was 62 years old and battling the flu when she belted out this song. Accolades to everyone who was a part of this outstanding tribute!
Apparently Plant invited Jason B to come with them to the event but he had to decline cause he had a prior engagement. This performance was his prior engagement so Plants enthusiasm at see Jason was real and a shock in the best possible way. If you get a chance find Jack Blacks homage speech to Zeppelin from the same event. Fucking hilarious and heart felt👍👍🙏
FYI - This clip was the edited version that was played on TV. The producers in their infinite stupidity cut the song down. However, the good thing is that the full length version of the song is also on RU-vid...somewhere.
this is an even more edited one than the original edited one... how many re-edits are there? This has to be the worst one I've seen so far...so much of the emotion was lost...they even remixed a butchered a lot of the audio in this one.
I get a chill every time I watch this. Ann and Nancy were heavily influenced by Zeppelin, and were terrified doing this song. They didn't want to screw it up in front of their idols. In fact over their career they've covered a number of Zeppelin tunes. I saw them cover "Rock n Roll" way back on August 16th 1977, the day Elvis died. It was the last song of the encore and they dedicated it to the King.
This never gets old. 62 yo Nancy belting it out. The choir, orchestra, the guy who plays the forbidden riff in front of THE Jimmy Page. The entire production was superb! Hats off to everyone on and creating behind that stage!!
Plant has said that they forgot to invite Jason and at the last minute called him and he said he couldn't make it. So seeing him up there playing on Bonzo's drum-kit and wearing his Bolo hat must have been pretty emotional.
Zeppelin got to know Heart in the 70s whole on the road. They were notoriously grumpy about other bands playing Stairway, which was the biggest song in the world at the time. When they witnessed Heart cover the song, they were impressed and gave their blessing.
The finest tribute ever . Just look at the reactions from Zeppelin … Simply beautiful …Love the Kennedy Centre Honors and as a Zep fan since the 70,s could not be more proud ..
I saw Robert Plant with Alison Krauss in Taos NM 3 weeks ago. Imagine a few Led Zeppelin songs played in the rockabilly style. Sold out show in a small park.
Hallelujah, do you know how long I've been waiting for you guys to watch this performance, I tear up everytime I watch this, I hope you two enjoy it as much as I do🥰🤟🎵
Man, I got so emotional when ever I see this performance !!! Only Ann and Nancy Wilson could pull this off !! The arrangements were sick with the addition of a Full choir is superb !!! Mad respect for the Wilson girls !!!!
Made it her own, damn near; is right! Stellar performance! Lenny Kravitz rendition of "Whole Lotta Love" is also killer during these Kennedy Center honors and Jack Black gave a hilarious intro to the festivities, as well. Great reaction guys!
Heart inducting them was no accident. They met Led Zeppelin while both were in concert in Seattle in 1977. Both Bands became close, and kept in touch during the next 35 years or so.
Yes, it brought tears to Robert's eyes. Many people get this wrong about why he cried - it was not bc of them doing the song well, nor bc Heart is awesome, etc. John Bonham wore a black bowler (derby hat) on Led Zeppelin's 1975 Tour. When the curtain came up in the back of the stage - the whole choir was wearing bowlers. It reminded Robert of his best friend, John Bonham, and his death. Bonzo's death being heartbreaking and such a senseless loss. Robert even said that years afterwards. Anyone who knows Led Zeppelin quite well - knew why Robert cried in that moment and knew exactly what he was thinking about. Robert missed his friend, John, terribly. Bonzo was the one from the group, along with his wife, Patricia, who spent a lot of time comforting Robert after his son, Karac, died on July 26th, 1977 - during their mammoth 1977 US tour, which cut it short. I've been waiting years for one of the Zeppeliners to break down and cry re the passing of John Bonham. ❤💔❤️
Could it be the best live recording of "Stairway To Heaven" ever ? Yes ! Kudos to Heart & Jason Bonham R.I.P. John Bonham Kudos to Robert Plant Jimmy Page. John Paul Jones Led Zeppelin greatest UK Band Ever
This is like a spiritual journey watching this. It’s has to be one of the greatest moments in the history of the Kennedy Awards Ceremony. Absolutely epic.❤️
Finally!!! La and Che, the delight on your faces says it all, and I've been looking forward to seeing it. Needless to say, this is a fantastic performance, and Jason Bonham--and the appreciation and tears on the band's face--make it one for the ages. Thanks, gentlemen.
Love the Wilson sisters. Their chance to pay tribute to one of their primary music idols, the other being the Beatles, is difficult enough without having them present during such a prestigious event. But they capitalized on the moment with one the most stellar performances, as you can tell by the response by the band. Now, take a moment and listen to them blast away on a cut from their album, Bebe Le Strange, called EVEN IT UP. You'll enjoy it very much.
Its a great cover for sure, without a doubt, but I chuckle when people say this is better than live Zeppelin from back in the day. Juss' sayin, keepin' it real.
About 10 years ago in San Francisco Heart played with Jason Bonham Band opening the show doing a Led Zep tribute show. Ann & Nancy cane out and a few acoustic Zep song. Very Cool
So perfect to go alongside your Zeppelin reactions. There's some interviews if you're interested of Zep members after this performance. Interesting to hear how much they loved it and Robert P talk about the tears.
🙌 this 64-year-old Brit Led Zep fan's eyes are filled with tears - what a time to be alive! Well done America back in the time before alternative facts...
Same night . . . Lenny Kravitz did "Whole Lotta Love" and Kid Rock did "Ramble On." ALSO THAT NIGHT . . . Beth Hart and Jeff Beck did "I'd Rather Go Blind" in tribute to Buddy Guy.
YES!!!!!!!! I've been waiting for you guys to do this one!!!! Looking forward to seeing it...(especially with the way you love and respect Led Zeppelin!)!! Have an awesome (and safe) 4th!!!! Keep up the great work!!! 😎😎
TMW legends know for sure that their music will live on after them. That had to be quite a moment for them. I saw this when it was first broadcast, by the end I was standing up crying and cheering. I was in high school when Stairway was first released, so this was just stunning. Thanks for reacting to it, I appreciate you guys.
Best tribute video of Best Band and #BestSongofAllTime with my best reactors #AirplayBeats so good... I tear up every time I watch this one, thanks for not stopping it in the middle too... thumbs up and shared of course, thanks ya'll
This particular version had quite a few edits like chunks of the guitar solo that were missing as well as other parts. For your own gratification, you might want to find a longer version without quite as many cuts. Heart has quite a few Led Zeppelin covers on RU-vid. I think my favorite is their rendition of "Misty Mountain Hop" but all of the Heart Zeppelin covers are fire.
In addition to their own iconic songs, Heart is a great Zeppelin cover band!!!!!❤ The great Shane Fontayne on guitar! Did you see Jimmy saying, “ Fuuuuuuck!” Ann was 62 here.
I always wonder what the Zeppelin guys were thinking. I imagine that they might have been remembering when they wrote this, when they recorded it, the first time they played it live, memorable performances of it along the way...And everything that had happened over the years since then. It must have been a powerfully emotional experience.
Can you imagine standing in front of your heroes singing their masterpiece........whew! But they killed it ✌️p.s. the guy in the back playing acoustic guitar is Kyle Gass one half of tenacious d with Jack Black ✌️
So many elements to this…the orchestra, the choir, Jason Bonham…..and The Wilson sisters are simply magical and huge Zeppelin fans for decades! They have the best live version of Rock And Roll outside of Led Zeppelin….recorded many years ago and periodically heard on AOR radio stations. They also have a live rendition of The Battle Of Evermore from 2012, I think it was, where Ann plays acoustic guitar (I didn’t know until I saw that that she even played an instrument) and Nancy plays the mandolin… It’s really very good!
Even famed celloist YO YO MA shown jamming with delight to this incredable performance.The Wilson sisters always deliver and this was no different.The reactions of Page,Plant and Jones really sets this off,to see their biggest hit performed on the biggest stage.Cudo,s to all involved.
I get a kick every time I see Yo Yo Ma briefly grooving to the instrumental. Cool to see a trained classical virtuoso enjoying such a high level of musicianship.
Heart usually covers some Zep songs in their concerts, like Rock N Roll! You must do a Heart deep dive, they have decades of material and it's interesting to see how they change with the times but still sound amazing! Love you guys!
