'1995 mojo magazine of Albums of the Year.' Jimmy Page rated Grace as his album of the year, even though it wasn't released that year. He couldn't get over just how great it was...and he couldnt stop listening to it. Page then went on to recall a gig in Melbourne Australia, Feb 25, 1995 when he n Robert Plant were touring Page Plant and they went to see Jeff and recounted an incident when someone yelled out why he played all that heavy stuff Jeffs response was something like " Its like sex, sometimes you want it soft and gentle and other times hard n fast". Jimmy Page said in that moment Jeff also summed up Led Zeppelin. Jimmy had massive love for Jeff Buckley.
@@theodorerussell351 Hey man, no don't pose a what if life ain't big enough for it, Jeff knew that. You got to witness two legends I never did in action.
@@truefunksoul8638 1996... yep not 1995. Jeff played three shows, 2 at the Palais and one at the Palace... 27/28 Palais and 29 at the Palace. I thought it was only 2 days after my birthday from memory, but it was 4 days. I was at the show that Page/Plant were at. Still have the tour shirt, ticket stuff etc... Back then, the theatre held the closest seats to the front, that the promoter didnt block out for those who went in and booked tickets... those seats werent released to general purchase.... got to love old school ways. The older women in the booking offic e were sooo lovely. Also got to see Jeff play at Gaslight Records at an instore, and he sat there for ages after signing autographs for everyone who attended. He really so good live... unbelievable.
Buckley is neck & neck with a young plant as my favorite singer so this is just awesome... He also tears it up on slide, wow what this world missed out on when this man died.
Nothing more frustrating and sad than the death of Jeff Buckley when it comes to really great musicians. It just wasn't supposed to happen- I've never been able to accept it. And it's hard to believe it was over 20 years ago. Something happened to the fabric of time and space. My only hope is that he carried on in another dimension. There was supposed to be more...
never related to anything as much as what you just said. still cry over him once a week while at the same time being incredibely grateful that there's still songs of him
I'm sure it hasn't been lost on Jeff's major fans that he was as much a monster guitar player as he was a singer... what formidable talent that guy had, artists of this calibre are rare.
Further for the haters of Jeff Buckley - Robert Plant mentioned Jeff's father - Tim Buckley & being influenced by him. Robert during his VH1 special entitled ''Story Tellers' - Robert actually performs a song by Jeff Buckley & talks about ''Jeff's immense talent & that he was taken from us too soon !!!' Robert proceeds to the play one of the saddest song (it was so immensely sad - I began to cry during Robert's performance) - Robert played a Jeff Buckley song 'Song to the Siren' - Robert mentions that it's one of the most beautiful set of lyrics he's ever heard ! Stop hating on people !!!
Tim Buckley didn't write the lyrics for Song To The Siren either, they were written by Larry Beckett, but there is no doubt that Robert Plant respected and admired both Buckleys in any case .. he also attended a concert by Jeff in Melbourne in February 1996 with Jimmy Page when all were on tour there at the same time :)
***** Beckett wrote the complete lyrics with no input from Buckley who then composed the music (on the spot at the breakfast table in 20 minutes according to Beckett) .. so Tim gave no lyrical ideas (which were inspired by Greek classic The Iliad) but yes of course he wrote the music :)
Embarrassed to say I just discovered Jeff Buckley's music yesterday (thanks to the amazing Lukas Rossi!). OMG can't believe I've been missing out on this musical genius all these years! BTW if you've never listened to Lukas Rossi, check him out! Jeff is his biggest musical influence and Lukas sounds a lot like Buckley. Love them both!!
no way (IMO)- the stuido version of the song on IV is quite a bit better than this one - quality is better, drumming is better, guitars is better, vocals are stronger, all round its heavier and harder hitting than this one. whichever ones best for you is the best though its all subjective.
What? So you've never even heard Led Zep IV? That's just sad man, Jeff would be embarrassed. The original Zeppelin album track is a monster song. Don't get me wrong I love Jeff, but this is nowhere near the classic album version from 1971.
Adjust your cochlear implants. This is good but nowhere near the original Zeppelin. It might be as good as the Memphis Minnie and Kansas Joe McCoy version though. The original original. Lol
You know I’ve heard Plant say the same thing, but I have to honestly admit, as great as this recording is (esp guitar playing), Jeffs voice doesn’t throttle this song as well as plants did
@@HelloSpyMyLie- I don't think any voice, maybe barring Steve Marriot or Wilson Pickett, really throttles a song the way Plant's does. In any era he's sung Zeppelin (or solo) songs, Robert's unmistakable tone and attitude underline why exactly he was unrivaled in the late 60s and into the 70s.
I read about this guy in Spin magazine that he was talented, young & had drowned tragically in his 20’s & that his dad had died young & tragically as well. I never heard his music before. I felt like hearing this song & his version popped up. Now I see what the fuss is about. You can just tell when a musician knows what he is doing. Yes, he was the real deal!
I didn't know Jeff did this song - thanks for posting - will have to check out Rarities from NYC. Fantastic cover of a great song, by one of the greatest vocalists/musicians of our time.
I always thought 'New Year's Prayer' sounded a bit like 'When The Levee Breaks,' at least in terms of atmosphere. I guess it was indeed inspired by that song. I love it.
For the detractors: Take a listen to what Jimmy said about Jeff. No one in their right mind would try to compare Zep to Jeff, but no one can deny the talent Jeff had either. Jimmy said it best,, check it out for yourself
Further for the haters of Jeff Buckley - Robert Plant mentioned Jeff's father - Tim Buckley & being influenced by him. Robert during his VH1 special entitled ''Story Tellers' - Robert actually performs a song by Jeff Buckley & talks about ''Jeff's immense talent & that he was taken from us too soon !!!' Robert proceeds to the play one of the saddest song (it was so immensely sad - I began to cry during Robert's performance) - Robert played a Jeff Buckley song 'Song to the Siren' - Robert mentions that it's one of the most beautiful set of lyrics he's ever heard ! Stop hating on people !!!
This is obviously a demo recording and it has its flaws but it's raw and powerful. Nevertheless and for anyone who doesn't know who John Campbell is, do yourselves a favor and go type in youtube search: "John Campbell- When the levee breaks". Just make sure you're ready for a religious experience.
Really? Is this like a home recording then? Sorry, I'm quite new to Buckley's stuff... evidently, not only an incredible singer, but more than capable tearing up the slide parts in this song, and drumming very nicely too!
@@charliebarber7682 Jimmy Page said he was a great guitarist as well as obviously an insanely talented singer. Page said he has tremendous choices and interesting licks. Jimmy said he saw "He (Buckley) could play all the parts on all the songs. John Paul Jones’ basslines. Page’s guitar parts. The synthesiser intro on ‘In The Light’ - he could play it on guitar and it would sound just like it. And then he would get on the fucking drums and exactly mimic John Bonham.”
@@jakob8442 Ain't joking.. "He could play all the parts on all the songs. John Paul Jones’ basslines. Page’s guitar parts. The synthesiser intro on ‘In The Light’ - he could play it on guitar and it would sound just like it. And then he would get on the fucking drums and exactly mimic John Bonham.” Read more at www.nme.com/news/music/jeff-buckley-5-1247898#XMmpfB2QVqi2zSZF.99"
@@cartuchodetinta9581 Sorry ! He apparently layed down every single part of this song himself. By that I mean Drums : Buckley , Bass : Buckley and so on and so on ! :)
This only makes me miss bonzo more.... these drums sound like plastic containers. I actually saw Jeff perform an amazing set at Glastonbury festival with Plant and Page watching from the side of the stage. Good times !
Who is playing each instrument on this track? You find me a quote. I have steadfast said this is a Jeff Buckley solo demo for years. He was known to be a competent drummer. The lead singer of the group Fishbone who was his friend said Jeff could play every instrument of every track from Zeppelin IV.
This was recorded with the full band (Eric Eidel on drums) during sessions that immediately followed the last Australian tour in March 96. Same session that produced the full band version of “I know we could be so happy” which sounds quite different from the sketches demo tapes.
In this video there are times when I hear the music lagging/dragging. It reminds me of the cassette tape days. After a cassette tape was played a shitload of hours there could sometimes be certain songs that were played a lot more than others and it would wear the actual tape inside the cassette cartridge and cause the song to drag slowly at certain points. I digress, does anyone else hear any dragging then back to normal speed happen a few times or am I losing my mind/or hearing?
His vibrato is what makes him great. No one can do it like him. The vocal fluctuations are unreal. The guitar work is epic as well. My uncle Gary Lucas played guitar on Jeff Buckley grace. Check my patented fretboard invention 🎸 Jeff does my FretCorner vibrato on hallelujah Chicago live solo
thank you so much for doing this! i had no idea this existed! i love jeff buckley he has visited me i've seen him in the window and i feel his presence all the time protecting me!!!!! plus led zepplin is pretty freaking cool i've seen page and plant!
I love this version of Levee, it does come across as a Zeppelin tribute, but so what it's still very good. BUT if you want to hear the version that has you standing at the Gates of Hell, check out John Campbell's live 1993 performance at a late night at the New Orleans Jazzfest. It's a stunner.
He was just afraid of water I think and some people thought that him swimming in the wolf river was his attempt at dealing with his fear. That being said he was bi-polar so like, if anyone has ever known people like that, they tend to just run off and do risky things all of the time without realizing it. I'm sure bi polar people die in accidents all the time actually.
@@garymorgan3314 you try playing slide guitar AND singing at same time. Plant couldn't do that. if Buckley was given free reign to sing this without playing.... he'd dance all over it.
