Led Zeppelin - The Making of Physical Graffiti - Documentary - Episode 1 

I've been listening to "Physical Graffiti" since 1975 and it forever remains my favorite Led Zeppelin album....and I'm a HARDCORE LedHead. Hearing the change-overs of the LP sides is INGRAINED in me. I'm also of the opinion that "Custard Pie" and "Sick Again" are THE GREATEST album opener and closer EVER......and I will go to my grave with that opinion. 🤩 Nearly half a century since it's release.....I'm an old man now.......Where does the time go?!?

So glad you’re still going with these. Some of the most valuable Led Zeppelin content on RU-vid.

I had the privilege of seeing Led Zeppelin in May of 1973 (Memorial Colosseum, Tuscaloosa, AL). I’ve seen many concerts in my life, including a second Zeppelin show in 1977. The 1973 Zeppelin concert was the best.

Dude; are you f'n kidding me?! I have been watching many of your other impressive videos-but I was absolutely captivated by your "St. Mark's Groove". If this is something you created with some foundational elements of Kashmir-it contains some epic, Rock God's of the 70's chords that I would listen to then-or now. Major props for your comprehensive work on these videos and your talents as a musician yourself 🌟

i have learned more about Led Zeppelin in this one video, than a lifetime of listening to and playing their music. I believe you to be the utmost authority on Led Zeppelin history PERIOD!!! Much love from Massachusetts my friend ❤️🇺🇸

Holy crap!!! Your intro track is sooooooo good!!! Only a musician who really understands Zeppelin can pull something like that off!!! Brilliant!!

Fortunate to be a participant in this"landmark"Documentary of Zepp's pinnacle period.Great work.

One of the best reasons (I feel) of all of the crystal clear, perfectly balanced stereo soundboard tapes from 1975 is that: we all get a front row seat to hear John Paul’s work. In fact one of the main reasons I’ve loved Zeppelin all these years for is because we get to live vicariously through the insight of John’s (and the others of course) thought processes. Kashmir live from the US ‘75 tour is something that Jones could handle. Between the Hohner keyboard atop the Mellotron and bass pedals, he had it all covered. When the songs drawn-out ending begins when entering the key of G is where we get to hear the goods. It’s like having a full orchestra in one man. We’re all forever indebted to Mr. Jones. I recommend to all here to go back to the Dallas tapes, St. Louis, Nassau, N.Y., Baton Rouge, Vancouver and Seattle board tapes and check out Kashmir once again…to hear the master at work on top of Bonham’s HUGE bass drum trudge.

I have a tie-dye of LED Zeppelin with Icaraus with his wings and Tour 1975 on the bottom. My uncle bought it for me at the Long Beach California concert! He said it was one of their best shows! He also bought a shirt for himself and my aunt plus the tour book. I used to look at it for hours!

An album truly belonging in the Pantheon of all music, for the ages. Tchaikovsky, Bach, Handel, Beethoven, Led Zeppelin. 10 years G, In the Light , Kashmir, In my Time.. great documentary, narrative.. congratulations Jose.

'10 Years Gone ' is my all time favorite guitar solo.Was stoked when Jimmy did it with the Black Crowes.

Before even watch statement: Your docummentarys about Zeppelin are THE BEST, by far, of all I've ever seen on the matter. Meticulous, brilliant work. Greetings from Spain.

Best double LP of all time.

Definitely one of my favorite albums. But of course I love the whole Zeppelin catalog so. Another great episode.

Phys Graf's my favorite album lately, but I only listen to 1 side at a time. It has aged like a fine wine.

Ten Years Gone is one of Zep's very best songs... sometimes the best

UNBELIEVABLE INTRO MUSIC AND VISUALS!!!! BEST YOUVE DONE YET MY MAN!! OUTSTANDING EPISODE!! BEEN WAITING FOR THIS A LONG TIME!!!! THANK YOU!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

How does this not have a million views? Great job on a rock and roll budget.

Sick again might be my favorite guitar solo page ever recorded

Awesome videos man! I could watch your Zeppelin videos all day! That theme song is really cool too! Awesome job!

This to me is their greatest collection of songs from a single series of sessions, Headley Grange from Jan to Feb 1974. Take out all of the older tracks and it's an instant classic that rivals the greatest albums of all time.

Jeezus, this video is amazing. What an obvious labor of love. We all had similar experiences first listening to this record which became the soundtrack of our youth. Thank you so much brother! Major kudos.

I’ve missed your doc series! Looks like I have some catching up to do. That intro music you did that sounded like Jeff Beck transitioning to that revamped Kashmir figure… BRILLIANT!! I’ve never heard anyone capture the essence of Jeff Beck’s style so completely… and then turn it into something Page/Zeppish! Also love your musical breakdowns on the Zep tunes. Your a real student of the craft and is fellow musicians/guitarists appreciate it!

Good morning to you JC😁 I'm quite excited to watch the first episode of an album I remember studying as well as hearing. You are so good introducing and telling the story with facts not fiction. You have also added on bands that had an influence on you too. ❤️

Awesome!!..My favorite album of Alltime, Love sick again, one of my favs, such an underrated track, nice to hear you explain it, it's the lesser known ones that need the attention, zep was about there whole body of work, not just 3 or 4 songs, really what all bands should be about, Nice work.

Got this album Christmas 1975 , saw Zeppelin in 77🎉

Every member of the band was irreplaceable

Really cool how Jimmy pieced together those various theatrical/cinematic bits into Kashmir.

I am excited to watch this tonight. One of my favorite albums of all time.

Hey , you are a master of story telling .... Love your videos. Thanks for all the hard work in putting these videos out .

Just found your channel. This video is amazing man ! The best I have seen or heard about the making of Physical Graffiti . Thank you !

Thanks so Much JCM, for telling the Story of the Making of my Favorite Led Zeppelin Album! I was Fortunate enough to see them Perform some of the Stand Out Tracks Live at the Montreal Forum on Thursday Night, 06 Feb 1975!! 2 Weeks later, the Album was Released & Listening to It brought the Memories of that Fantastic Live Show all Back to Me! My immediate thought was: "Holy Fuck, They Really Were That GOOD!!"

Brilliant video as usual, thanks! This + LZ3 r my 2 fave Zeppelin albums so I been waiting for u to do this one! Really interesting. Completely agree with u about JPJ. Is funny cos I always thought Jimmy is like a bass player so tight with those drums on graffiti … now I no why!! Anyway, many thanks JCM

The very beginning- that guitar intro of yours- was very very much in the style of Jeff Beck (the In the Light-esque part.) Masterful playing my friend!!🎸🎸🎸🎸

Thank you,Jose. Another great episode. Looking forward to episode 2. Cheers ✌️

I love this channel man! Thank you

Well done son !!! Best band ever hands down!! So many times!!! They rocked,and it made us feel great!!keep up the good work!!!later devo on rhe block.

TEN YEARS GONE is not only my favorite Zeppelin song, it's my all-time favorite song ever. I bought PHYSICAL GRAFFITI on vinyl when I was in my teens, and living with my parents at the time, I had to listen to it using headphones at night if I wanted it loud...I highly recommend listening to this song with headphones to hear every bit of Page's amazing guitar work and overlays.

Excellent work again! Thanks for the detail on what JPJ was up too after the '73 tour, fascinating!!

You seriously deserve more subs and accolades, I watch ALL the music channels and you are by far one the best.. keep it up even if you don't get the credit and money, you get the experience and share it with us

Another great job as always JCM - thank you. Funny story on the 1973 robbery at the Drake: was watching the movie on VHS at friend's home around 1982 - my friend's dad was retired NY police officer....walks in and instantly states: "oh - led zeppelin - I am coming up in the next scene" - friend and I like at each other like what? My friend never knew it, but his dad is the officer driving the patrol car that takes Grant in for questioning - said he met the members and they were all gentlemen - he did say they looked a little worse for wear (party the night before???) and that Jimmy was asking Grant for cash so he could go buy records! He also stated the police thought the money was stolen by a member of the hotel management staff. One of the books I read mentioned someone they thought stole the money who worked at the hotel who suddenly retired and moved to the carribbean!

Fantastic! Great details! I listened to the album on vinyl this morning, and I’ll listen to it again on my iPod in my Jeep. To me the album is very visual! Lots of images fly through my mind with each track, and the music is so powerful! Can’t wait for episode 2!

Fantastic work JCM! Yes JPJ was so vital to the Zeppelin camp. I could never imagine the band without him. PG is Zeppelin at its peak. Excited for the next episode. Cheers!

No 'Ten Years Gone' as one of your favorites? As a guitar player, I hear that song as a sort of symphony for guitar.

Alright J. This was the first thing I saw online when I woke up. Nice ☺️❤

Thank you JCM for another brilliantly done deep dive into LED Zeppelin territory! It continues to amaze me on your level of research. I always learn something I didn’t know before! Can’t wait for the next one my friend!

JCM, this was a fantastic episode... Really enjoyed it! Looking forward to the next... Thank you again!

MY FAVORITE LED ZEPPELIN ALBUM LETS GO!!

Zeppelin's masterpiece

Excellent as usual. I always look forward to seeing your latest video!

Nassau Coliseum February 13th. 3 1/2 hours of pure hard rock. Hearing songs from Graffiti before it was released. Imagine...

Another superb episode with plenty of surprises and interesting Zep history tidbits. Enjoy your research of the time period and how all of this weaves back and forth from dates of recording to current day. Thanks JCM!

dude this intro is amazing!!! The St Marks Groove!!

Wow! Excellent research Jose. You really nailed this one. I learned so much about Jonesy's 1973 hiatus. In the end it worked, he came back and never left again until the end of the band.

That was fantastic, thank you! 🎸😊

Jose! Great job on the trailer using the whammy (for lack of a B-Bender) and digging up some Beck-ish There And Back sounds on this episode/series' trailer. This intro jam rocks hard too! Truly enjoy your hard work on these media 'archaeological digs'. I have to think the band and their brood enjoy your stories and thoughtful reconstructions of what was going on in-and-around the Greatest Rock Band of the 70s! Thank you again for your "superhuman efforts"! 😎

Hey JCM, great to see you do this epic album... my absolute favourite from the Led Zep catalogue. I have 2 copies of the original vinyl pressings. As always, your work is fantastic! Cheers bro!

Good job on the theme song 🤯

All your work is super professional and the intro is amazing.

I remember the album release preview on WNEW fm. Scott Muni's afternoon show, he would play a song or two from the then unreleased album. I would rush home from school to not miss it. 49 years later, when I play the album, it's as fresh and wonderful as the first time.

John Paul Jones was irreplaceable - damn straight.❤

Nice one Jose sick again is one of my favourite songs to play on guitar. My drummer friend can play like Bonham and has the Bonham green sparkle kit released around 2007. A beautiful kit and I thought Kashmir was all mellotron. Didn’t know it has a real orchestra

This video was worth watching just to hear you kick some of those P Diddy riffs. Uh-huh, yeah. You pretty much nailed it right there, buddy. Impressive chops 👍

Amazing theme tune you've got there.

Nice work man. Funny, I know the drummer mentioned in the #2 review of the "John Paul Jones" CD. Haven't seen him in ages though. Hopefully will remember to ask about that if i see him again.

Brilliant work as always :]

Easily one of the top 5 albums of all time end of story

Very interesting stuff I never knew. Good job as always Jose 👍

Love this channel ❤

Another Amazing video about the greatest rock band of all time and my personal favourite Zeppelin record. Thank you so much man, you are a true gift to the fans !! God bless, your work is very appreciated!

Excellent work as usual Jose!

Physical Graffiti their absolute finest I saw w Zeppelin 2.14.75 in concert!!!!

Thanks for this awesome deep dive. I learn something interesting everytime. 👍🙌❤

Just started it. My second favorite zep album. This is going to be great!!!!

I'm sorry I just got through the first two minutes and had to hit pause to comment that your design on the intro with the building and they're in the windows jamming that is f****** genius dude

Thanks from Jacksonville, FL Jose! Great job!

Man I love your channel so much!

What an Amazing album,this has always been my favorite album in their catalogue,I absolutely love it,thank you for making this..🙌✨👽🫶🏼

Glad to see that you are going to include some of the cuts from one of the best bootleg's that I have ever heard, the name I know it by is Physically Present but it probably has a dozen others. I saw it in a record store (remember those?) and it was behind the counter in a glass top case and I asked about it. The guy said he didn't know much about it so I asked if I could listen to it, he said sure. It starts off with the run through of Custard Pie, and immediately I said SOLD! It was far and away the most I had ever paid for a bootleg CD! Bootlegs are traditionally expensive, but this was like $80 that was a shit TON of money for a bootleg CD! I took it home and listened to it, and then listened to it about twenty times in a row! I brought it over to my friends house and told him, you HAVE to hear this! My buddy was the ULTIMATE LZ fanatic! He & I loved everything Zeppelin! He had a look on his face when the version of In The Light started that was like looking at the face of someone watching their child being born! We listened to that entire thing 10 times! We got hammered and just enjoyed hearing the different ways they were putting all these songs together, it was great! My buddy passed away suddenly from a heart attack a number of years ago, it devastated me. I never got to say goodbye, and we really loved each other. I miss him a lot! That bootleg makes me think about him, and it makes me feel good that we shared that together. There are people that try to convince you that it is fake! It's a tribute band doing an impression of Zeppelin. If you are a true student of Zeppelin, you know it's them. I know those tapes were stolen from Page a number of years ago. So yes, it's Zeppelin! Raw and real! Hope you will play the version of In The Light with the different lyrics and the harpsichord intro. Looking forward to the next video!

So impressed by this. Very well done.

Boogie with Stu is my uncle’s favorite song

Hi J this is one of your best videos, great production etc. i bought it when it came out and still have it with the window hype sticker. I heard they didn’t put the trac Ho-t-Holy on HOTH is because Jimmy thought it sounded too much like Dancin’Days.

Crazy amount of detail Jose. Nice!

JCM, as you work towards the next episode, a great resource is rocks back pages, FWIW. Looking forward to Saturday's show! 😎

I saw the '75 & '77 Zeppelin tours in NYC, and I've been fucked up ever since ! TNX YOU GUYZ !!!

Fantastic as usual, I love the opening music, a bit of alternative LedZep with Jeff Beck inspired guitar! Can't wait for ep2!

Oh, almost forgot to mention, nice lead work on your opening track. I hear a lot of Jeff Beck influence.

Jose !!!! What really makes your videos compelling is your personal connections to the albums and music. That is what intrigues me and I connect with also as we share the same deep passion of Led Zeppelin. I enjoy the time capsule spots you put in the videos.The time and effort you put into these is wonderful. I do not have the patience or talent to do something like this but I have plenty to offer in passion and sharing my collection and thoughts. So ignore the haters I would like to see them try and do better. Now on to Physical Graffiti. Such a monster to lay down a time line and I can see why its been building up in the back of your mind. Ten Years Gone is a top track as also Sick Again from PG but who am I kidding I could never rank them as it would be a tie with all the songs. I have heard many that feel they could of had a single album and then saved songs for another. Being this is still one of the best selling double albums of all time I think they did ok. Many also say it marks the excess of the band being "over the top" at this point with the 3 hour shows and luxury tours etc. It was a very challenging time with Jones and Plant and the events that would come will make it even harder to overcome. In my eyes this band can do no wrong, I don't care what the haters say. PG its a epic body of work and some of the best riffs in rock!!!!

Great jam JCM

I personally think it’s their best album and greatest achievement.

Your intro song is great, man. 🤌🏽

Love those personal anecdotes at the beginning. I've broken so many two-cd jewel cases because the damn things never opened right. In lieu of buying CDs I always bought two cassettes instead because I got more music for the price, and I picked up PG and Presence.

The Rover#1

I never knew about Jonesy contemplating then compromising on leaving the band. That's what I love, I always learn new things when I watch your videos.👍✌

it's my favorite Zep album but it just makes me to sad to think about the way Page Plant and Jones avoid each other now. But Jones did an AMAZING job doing "Levee" with the "Playing For Change" virtual musicians.

The Mighty Led Zeppelin is the only band i do not mind dropping a few sheckles to support Jimmy's lifestyle!

JCM - Led Zeppelin Stories - You've done a very good job with this particular documentary. Cassettes - not that you said differently - were in 1973, cheap, plentiful - and if you were lucky - of suprisingly high quality.

The album cover is the same building where they had the famous ending scene of the movie Taxi Driver and the rolling stones make a video with some locals for I'm just waiting on a friend 🎉🎉🎉

What song is that from 5:20 to 6:40, is it Kashmir, i never heard this version before?

I heard Kashmir on the Radio and made my big Brother take me to Globe to buy the Physical Graffiti double Album. Unbelievably Great Album and it's Two Albums!!! I saw them before and after this also, I still have my 1977 t-shirt.