HEART Stairway to Heaven REACTION - Led Zeppelin STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN Reaction - HEART Reaction! 

This performance is a religious experience for me every time I watch it.

If you don't get choked up when listening to this do you even have a heart?! Even Robert Plant, who has said that he hates this song, had tears in his eyes. The drummer is Jason Bonham, son of the late LZ drummer John Bonham. The bowler hats that the choir and Jason were wearing was also a tribute to John who loved to wear them. Every single thing about this performance is epic! So was your reaction. ❤️

When Jimmy Page is smiling at your cover of his solo, you know that you've arrived! 🙂

in my opinion, Ann Wilson is the best female rock vocalist ever - she is always outstanding

You just watched the greatest cover in the history of music .. Rock legends performing in front of the Gods ... and they slayed it

Ann Wilson was put on this planet to sing rock & roll! Her voice still pierces my soul when I listen to their music. & this song is the definition of the word classic.

Ann Wilson was not only 62 years old when she sang this but she also had the flu. Robert Plant said afterward that this was the only performance of "Stairway to Heaven" he's ever liked.

Ann Wilson was 62 years old for this performance and she absolutely lilled it. I think she may have made you eat your words a bit about performers losing their voices as they age. She certainly had not.

Not a performance, a peak life experience. Beethoven's 9th with full choir, the 1812 overture with cannons, and Stairway to Heaven with Ann Wilson.

Almost a decade later and this is still the best cover I have ever seen of a song.

I remember watching this when it first aired on television years ago, just hoping that my friends were tuned in also. I've lost count on how many times I've watched the video since then, and it still gives me goosebumps. Quite simply, the best cover of any song ever done.

EPIC! It is my favorite live performance ever. But every element is vital: the soft acoustic intro, Ann’s voice, the orchestration mix of classical and rock instruments, the first and second choir, the build up, that visceral scream, the tribute, the respect... yes, truly epic. 🥰🤗

Jimmy page was absolutely loving it and Robert Plant was almost in tears. Amazing cover and tribute.

NOT ENOUGH IS EVER SAID ABOUT NANCY WILSONS INTRO ON THE GUITAR ITS SPOT ON

Doing that tribute in front of the members of the greatest band of all time (in my humble opinion) with John Bonham's son, Jason Bonham on drums had to be mind blowing experience. 🔥🔥💯

I’ve probably watched this video more than 100 times and it’s on my playlist also. This moves me EVERY SINGLE TIME. It’s a piece of art. Brilliant! (Love your reactions!!) Edited to say: I agree with you 100%. I also feel like this is the best performance I’ve ever seen of anything in my life…and I’m old. Lol!

If you notice, the choir members are all wearing bowler hats, as is Jason Bonham on drums, in tribute to his late father John Bonham

This performance took place at the 2012 Kennedy Center Honors, so just about nine years ago. After the performance Robert Plant stated that he HATES covers of Stairway... except this one. The electric guitarist is Shane Fontayne who has toured with just about everybody and for several years was the bandleader for the Kennedy Center Honors. The drummer you see is Jason Bonham, son of original Led Zep drummer John Bonham. The other Kennedy Center Honor song you need to check out is from the 2015 honors for Carole King when Aretha Franklin sang "Natural Woman" and brought the house down. Even President Obama teared up a little bit.

The drummer is the son of the original LZ drummer

I saw this video for the first time a couple months ago, and like you I was floored by how great it was performed. I had tears in my eyes by the time it ended. “Stairway to Heaven” is and will always be one of the best pieces of music ever written (can’t just call it a song)… and this was one of the best performances of a piece of music ever… brings be back so many memories, originally came out in 1971 the year I graduated high school and started college (one of the best years for music ever). As always, love your reactions… this one was special… thank you for doing this one.

I get chills EVERY TIME that choir comes in, LOVE IT! This performance is everything

Ok I’ve seen Heart in concert 3 times in 3 different decades (showing my age) . Ann Wilson is a rock Goddess! Met her & Nancy once & just the nicest people! When I first saw this there definitely were tears. So sorry for Ann for all the body shaming she had to go through in the 80s . She was & always will be beautiful & a legend! She’s still rockin’ at age 71! Just had a tour in ‘21!

Also, check out some Robert Plant music when he teams up with Alison Krause. I call them the odd couple but they are amazing together!

Great reaction. One of the best performances. Worthy of bringing Robert Plant to tear up!

One of the most amazing live performances ever! Epic and spiritual! And with Led Zepplin watching over!

I agree, one of the greatest performances I have ever seen.Very emotional.

I was 3 years old when this song was first released by Led Zeppelin!!! It is ingrained in my psyche. This version is the only other Acceptable version!!!! Heart did the original absolute justice!!!!

This is absolutely the best version of all time other than the original.

Jason was not just wearing his dad's hat, he he was also playing his dad's drums is dad started teaching him the drums at a very young age..Ann and Nancy have been friends with LZ since the 60s. Brandi Modrak XOXO, XOXO means hugs and Kisses to you and your family.

OMG dude Tears!!! Ann Wilson is a legend and this CHOIR omg.

This is my hands down favorite performance of all time. From the production to the execution….simply flawless. I could watch this 1,000 in a row and get chills EVERY SINGLE TIME!!!

Man, when Jason looks up at 11:35 on that last Heaven…🥺

To play that guitar solo in front of Jimmy Page..who looks better every year he lives…OMG!! Shane Fontayne ….OMG..OMG!

At the after party LZ came up to Heart and told them they loved the cover they did and that Heart now has LZ's permission to do a cover of any of their songs

New rule (old rule): No one should cover Led Zepplin Stairway to Heaven. Ever. Except Ann Wilson ...

Love your reaction,,Have you check out Phil Collins In the Air Tonight Live version

The drummer is Jason Bonam, the son of LZs original drummer John who past away in 1980.....he is also Godson of Robert Plant.... He was invited by RP to attend this and told him he had a prior engagement and apparently made RP kinda angry....so it was a huge surprise to see him come out and also wearing the Bowler Hat of his father .... and the choir wore them as well in tribute

I wasn't going to subscribe to any more reactors, but, damn, you're good! Looking forward to more!

I remember seeing this on the Kennedy Center Honors broadcast years ago and I’ve re-watched it countless times -- chills every time! Thanks for another great reaction!

Simply the best rendition I've ever heard period!

Every time I watch this performance and see Jason look up to heaven I get a little tear in my eye. Every time! Bonzo would be so proud of his son!

YES!!!!! someone finally recognized Bonnie Raitt! I have been waiting.....and this is likely the single greatest music video on you tube. just, period. Glad you could appreciate just how sick it really was.

Ann was 62 here. That voice !!!!!! Her voice has held up because she doesn’t OVERSING which is so popular nowadays. Heart has always covered Zeppelin, btw.

🙂 Enjoyed your reaction. Ann was 62 years-old old at this performance. Eddie Trunk asked Ann how she keeps her vocals in such good shape after all these decades. Her answer was so simple. She said, "I stay in my key."

Now take a look at there celebration concert done in 2007at the O2 Arena. Try "Kashmir" Jason was standing in for his late father again.

Beautiful reaction, Travis!!!!!!! I knew you would feel the way you do!!!!!!💙💙💙

I love how Anns voice cracks when she holds that long note towards the end. This is such perfection!

I've always loved Heart. This performance was epic. Thank you for reacting to it. ❤️

Amen Travis, bow to the Queen's of Rock...Ann & Nancy Wilson....and how about the electric guitarist, Shane Fontayne❤❤❤❤❤❤ by the way anyone notice the hat Jason Bonham is wearing??? It belonged to his father..., notice the choir wearing the same hats?

This is lovely, really. Do yourself a favor, and watch LED Zeppelin perform it live at Madison Square Gardens in 1973, performed with those three remaining members, and RIP, John Bonham. Jason Bonham did a great job on the drums.

The Wilson sisters are AMAZING

Great reaction. I grew up with Led Zep and this was one of my favorite songs. This tribute really did it justice...and you're right - she still sounds amazing.

Love you 💞 Heart. Best female band EVER!! Seen them 3 times live. Love you ❤️ love your reaction videos. Keep the great work ❤️😃😃😃

Heart ain't the GoGo's, they are the REAL DEAL!! I saw Heart live in 1987, and by then I had been a FAN long enough to know that Ann Wilson was the FEMALE Robert Plant!! ANN WILSON is a BAD ASS!!

I'm glad you picked up on that scream. Awesome. When you were talking about losing range I thought just wait buddy.

The KennedyCenter tributes are iconic. Check out Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars doing their Sting tributes!

Don't know if you like Kelly Clarkson, actually irrelevant , but her performance of " Up to the mountain" on the Idol Gives Back show is another outstanding performance I think you would like. Sorry but one more. Vince Gill and Patty Loveless at the George Jones Memorial performing "Go rest high on that mountain. You WILL cry. promise, if you do then you owe me a reaction to another of my suggestions. Deal? Thanx again!

Ann gave me goosebumps. As a fan of Guns N' Roses and AC/DC I'm well aware of deteriorating voices in rock. But holy crap I was never that invested in Heart, I obviously knew their hits but hadn't heard anything from these sisters in years. This was fucking brilliant man.

I've always loved this song so much, Robert plant hated all the covers people have done over the years but there's tears in his eyes and Jimmy Page is up there loving what they're doing. Ann Wilson and Nancy Wilson are absolutely phenomenal and yes you're right, her vocals have changed, same with my favorite male vocalist Bruce Dickinson from Iron Maiden, he's still amazing but he's not in his 20's, 30's or even 40's anymore, same with Ann.

I'll never understand why they pull away from Ann during that last big note.

I choke up every time. Plant nearly despises covers of LZ songs. Heart is close with LZ and they flippin killed it. ♥️☮️

Holy Moly!!! Thanks for turning me on to this. Wowzer

Heart arrived long before they made Jimmy Page smile! I do think making Robert Plant cry was the real milestone.

Your reaction is so dead on here My spirit was on the other side of you grabbing your arm going yes yes that's it exactly you're so right! Anytime I see Jimmy Page I think I'm looking at a living God and to see all of them just staring down what must that feel like on the stage?? She does have the most beautiful voice and it's just perfect for this there are moments when you close your eyes and you think it's Robert 40 years ago Thank you thank you so much thank you again I love it

One of the greatest performances ever. But what I don’t get are the 2 knuckleheads that disliked this. I’m not much into rock but I can appreciate a Epic performance such as this.

Could you check out a Home Free original called Dreamer Please

Travis, thank you for this reaction, its in my top 3 live performances ever along with KZ Tandingdan cover of " Rolling in the deep" on the Singer competition show and maybe "Whiter shade of pale" in Denmark. Really enjoying your channel especially your PTX reactions

IMHO, the greatest tribute of all time. At least from what I've seen.

My favorite LZ song ! Heart rocked this out ! Great reaction Travis as always. 💜💙💕💞💛💚

after all the great Zepplin song, Robert Plant did not want this one song to define them. Thats why he showed little reaction at first. By the end he was smiling and clapping. It was such a great performance

was that not the best cover you've EVER seen in your life?

This is one of my favorite reactions ever.

…..EVER ….. 🤘🏻🙋🏻‍♀️✌🏻✌🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻🤘🏻 she aint bad for 60+ 💪🏻

Crying is an appropriate response to this performance. It's phenomenal 🔥❤⭐👏🏾❣

Exactly! Chills!

Robert Plant thought so to.

"AND IT MAKES ME WONDER"

You described it perfectly. One of the Greatest voices paying tribute to one of the Greatest Rock bands. Annie Wilson, and her sister knocked this out of the park. They know how to bring music to Life.

I've watched 20 plus reactions to this EPIC performance.. Yours is the best. I think you ALMOST loved it as much as me.

I watched your reaction and many other reaction videos to this song. It is amazing how many people mentioning crying, tearing up, or a very emotional response to this cover.

Didn’t want to end

Loved this performance (almost 10 years ago now)... so emotional. You should react to a Led Zeppelin live performance of this ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xbhCPt6PZIU.html classic. Stairway to Heaven and Bohemian Rhapsody are, in my humble opinion, two of the best songs ever written.

Great reaction! What a moment this must have been for everyone in that room! A memory for a lifetime! Loved your enthusiasm for an epic performance of a legendary song! Definitely, one of the best performances ever!

Fabulous !

Great reaction, bro. We've all teared up while watching this video for the exact reasons that you stated, and including the reaction of the Led Zeppelin members. My first time watching your channel, and it was a fun experience. Keep up the good work. Subscribed.

Great reaction to a beautiful tribute. Stairway to Heaven was the Homecoming theme my freshman year in high school. November 1974 Song was originally released in '71. Soooo many memories. Loved Heart as well. Barracuda was big my senior year. Just heard that last "not to rollllll" though. She's still got it. 😎

I just subscribed! You noticed Bonnie Raitt in the audience, you knew who she was! Going back to replay Ann Wilson belting it out (like few singers ever could) let me know you are someone I would enjoy following!

We’ve all cried on this cover! Ever single time we watch it. And we know what is about to wrap us up!

Wow his performance had me tear up!! Great reaction!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Welcome to the greatness! I don't know anyone who doesn't feel like you did!

Right?? Emotions abound. 🤘🏼🤘🏼

Heart is one of the all time best and to sing a Led Zeppelin song another of the best 🥰💖😃🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

Come to Jesus moment!!! Can you imagine being in that audience??? WOW!! The best ever!!

I never knew Sheldon Cooper played such a mean guitar!! This was a great cover for sure!!

to be over 60+ and to as powerful and precise as Ann Wilson is is amazing......

Where do you find out that’s Jason Bonham son playing the drums and a half he’s wearing is a dedication to his dad and Led Zeppelin had no idea that he was going to be there I agree it’s the best

Have watched this many times!! Only HEART could have done it justice! Greatest female rock ladies ever!! TeRs evert time!!

I’m obsessed with this cover!!!

loved your reaction, your energy.. commentary.. all spot on! Just subbed :)

“Insanely great” barely describes such an out-of-this-world performance. I agree, it’s the greatest performance I’ve ever seen.