I love feeling like a thug listening to this song driving down the road in my Mustang GT! BTW, I'm a 59 yr old, 5'4" tall, 1/2 Japanese woman!! Zeppelin just does that to you!!
There simply was no one like Bonham. Never will be. He mastered the area of drums and still does. He is a GOAT. His son can immitate dad pretty well. Learned from him and wants to do well by his name and his dad.
@@johnlombardo7816 off the top of my head three other songs that sample Levee breaks Army of Me - Bjork Damn, I wish I Was Your Lover - Sophie B Hawkins Return to Innocence - Enigma
A lot of Led Zeppelin songs are adapted from other songs. This song is an adaptation of a Delta Blues song by Memphis Minnie and Kansas Joe McCoy from 1929, written about the Great Mississippi Flood of 1927, which killed 500 people and left over 700,000 people homeless.
@@junglejim5785 boohoo yes I'm crying sir because I pointed out fscts about a shitty over rated band from 60 years ago. I guess it shows the intelligence of people who support stealing.
@@youtubebannedme4207 I love you jealous babies. Just because your Justin Bieber boy is nowhere near as famous nor will he ever be. In fact what you listen to sucks. And it shows. But as long as they have a few suckers like you who except ANYTHING. They are happy.
I strongly second the RUSH - 2112 will be a fun ride, Tom Sawyer of course and so many more. Neil was the evolutionary drum master, John was the revolutionary drummer...
Yeah, there were a lot of babies got made during the 70s listening to this...and just wait until you get to their acoustic songs. Going To California and Battle of Evermore are going to blow your mind.
Your reaction is exactly the same as mine every time I hear it only I've heard this song hundreds of times. I'm 70 and Led Zeppelin never gets old. Every song is exceptional. Best band ever and I've been around long enough to know!
best drum beat EVER! sampled literally hundreds of times too, bonham was just fucking incredible! and with jonesy they were simply the best rythm ever too. robert plays great harmonica aswell. jimmy makes the guitar scream hear, really unusual and sultry track
Really hope you get round to watching some of their live performances. Awesome band live. Plant is the ultimate rock god frontman and Jimmy plays his guitar with his soul. Any of the songs from 1970 Albert Hall, 1973 Madison Square Garden and 1975 Earls Court will do.
Something you'll find with a lot of Zeppelin songs; they sound almost cinematic. They're broad and important sounding. It's like their music sounded bigger and greater than "a song". This song seems to move in a cyclical motion to my ear; it's like it keeps grinding around and around, carving circles of music in the brain. Fantastic song.
I think Jimmy’s production values are a bit under appreciated for what he can do in the lab. The dynamics and soundscapes he helps create are something else. It would be cool to see him behind a board.
I think it is to highlilght the musicians excellent abilities. Zepplein is not about just the singer and lead guitarist. They wanted to have Jones and Bonham recognized as well for the GOATs they were.
My friend I’ve listened to Led Zeppelin for the past 6 years almost every day and have fallen in love with their music. Watching you react to songs I’ve heard dozens of times with that kind of excitement and energy makes me feel like I’m listening for the first time again so thank you so much for that!Keep up the awesome videos, I recommend listening to black dog, heartbreaker or good times bad times by Zeppelin.
You are a young fan. You know the feeling millions felt in the 70s when they discoverd the band It is amazing to me to see so many of your gen. to discover Zeppelin. Both of my kids did back in the early 2000s While it is important they your generation discover the magic of Zeppelin and say, Queen, it is also a sad testimemt to what the people of today is listening to and find so lacking.
This album was recorded at a large country house called 'Headley Grange'. 'Bonzo' Bonham's drums were so loud, they had to put them into another room - so they put them in the hallway at the base of the stairs. That's why they have that massive echoing ambience.
yes he played in a stairwell hall but that being how the echo achieved is actually a very debunked myth. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-XZYDDX1DHDU.html
@@charlessarver8350 well, not quite "debunked myth". Everyone agrees that the drum kit WAS set up at the bottom of the stairwell. And, the kit was not just close miked for 'normal' recording, but other mikes were set up to record the natural reverb of the position. It is no use putting mikes down on the ground floor, because they will be swamped by the direct sound, but it is noted that mikes were set up on the first floor of the stairwell, & possibly higher. It is also noted, & this is probably your point, that an artificial delay unit was included on that mike. Proper tunable delays were still a relatively new & rare thing back then. One of the features of the video is Jimmy Page walking back into Headley Grange, & trying out the reverb in the hall with handclaps. He will hear the direct sound, & an 'echo' from the ceiling, or an upper wall, with a delay of some 50-200 ms, which is the reverb you want to mimic. That sound has travelled up, AND BACK. If you place a direct mike on the first floor, you only get half that delay. The direct recorded 'ambient reverb' mike mixed with the kit mikes will not sound 'right', for what you expect. Adding an artificial delay corrects this.
Stairwell yes however it is a completely debunked myth that is how the echo was achieved. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-XZYDDX1DHDU.html
I subbed a few LZ reactions ago and have enjoyed each one of yours immensely. At the age of 12 yo in 1972, I became a fan of Led Zeppelin listening to my older brother's LED I & LED II albums. They became and remained my favorite hard rock band. I truly enjoy watching you discover more of their music. You make me smile and laugh out loud. I get to vicariously experience feelings and great memories from the past through you. Keep up the good work and looking fwd to enjoying more LZ and other great artists with you. MARK
Fun fact: The beat of this was sampled by the Beastie Boys for their song "Rhymin' and Stealing". And btw the guitar riff in Rhymin'... is from Black Sabbath's "Sweat leaf" 😉
Only been following you for a few days but love your reactions. As an old guy, I have decided to meet you half way. You can introduce me to rap and we listeners will introduce you to classic and other rock. You cannot go wrong with any Zepplin but other bands you need to hear (that I have not heard you mention yet) include The Allman Brothers, Santana, Creedence Clearwater, The Who, Rolling Stones, Bob Seger, and a whole list that others will share with you.
@@brainsqueezereactions Love your channel, mate! The band you've got to add to it next is *ELO* aka *Electric Light Orchestra.* Their unique sound combined *electric* rock instruments with those of a *light orchestra* (violins and cellos), hence the name of the band. They were hugely successful, cranking out more hits in the US and UK combined than any other band in the world during their reign, from 1972-1986. Start with their 1976 classic, *"Tightrope",* I guarantee you'll love them! (Use the studio version from their album, A New World Record.) Cheers!
@@GarrettEulett That's great news! Excellent suggestions, and it'll be nice to watch someone react to CFARD who hasn't already reacted to, "Mr. Blue Sky". Although, he may know it from GOTG2. Either way, great job, and thanks for letting me know!
Funny at about 7:29 there was a pause in the song and you looked almost panic-struck for a microsecond, thinking it might have ended. Then: sound and relief! This song is a beast, tamed perfectly by its masters.
For a person with ADD I suggest you put on the full album of Led Zeppelin IV, you headphones with volume high go into a room and listen to it. I think you will be forever feeling you just had an experience without drugs or booze but, felt you taken to another plane. When the levy breaks is a legendary blues song. But, in this album is so much more. It is an experience and you need to do this. Being alone, putting on the album with the music high and zoning out will forever change you.
When I was 19 I already had all the Zeppelin Albums. I had walking pnuemonia. I could not lay down and sleep. So I sat on a pillow, put on my headphones and listened to Zeppelin most of the night. Four was one I did over and over. It got me through the night until I could fall asleep. It was a drug. A medicine. A power.
Amazing!!! As soon as i saw this was next on your list i made a cup of tea, put my headphones on, sat back, feet up (all in that order) and enjoyed your reaction. This is a fabulous cover of and old blues song....Add Led Zeppelin - Kashmir (Live from Celebration Day) to your list Mark, you'll love it, the late John Bonhams son Jason is on drums and he does his dad proud👌✌
LZ started out at ages 18-20, and never realized at the time that I was the same age as them. Loving your reactions Mark, you make my belly jiggle(ugh) you bring my joy back❤💃💃☘️
Listening to Led Zep does cause the body to lose fluid, levee's are also called floodbanks, you will need sand bags in your underpants if you play the last track on their 1st album, HOW MANY MORE TIMES,good luck with that one. Hi from OZ. 😎🎵🎶🎵
I started High School in 1969 and Zeppelin was already making their mark! Rock and Roll babes enjoyed the thumping drive and rhythm of this song in particular. If you could sinc your rhythm with the music.......you became a sex god! By the time I graduated in 1973 they had changed the music scene forever. It is said that Greatness is anything that doesn't remind you of anything else. Led Zeppelin was the aggregate result of 4 musical geniuses in their innovative prime who changed what we thought was possible from a "Rock" band. They were so much more.
First, I forgot to mention on a previous video (You Shook Me) that Robert plant is playing the harmonica. Second, Levee: an embankment built to prevent the overflow of a river. a ridge of sediment deposited naturally alongside a river by overflowing water. And, last but not least, we watch your videos because your reactions are so purely sincere. keep up the good work.
Great reaction, great tune. These always bring me back to the garage playing all of these . I was able to play part of the lead on a lap steel. I loved when I could
Thanks Hector!!!! I'm enjoying this journey with you - I'd love to see you react to Deep Purple's "Child in Time" \m/ KEEP SPREADING THE LOVE THROUGH MUSIC \m/
Zeppelin was born in the 60s...the sexual revolution..."summer of love" (1967)...hippies, my good man. Peace, love, drugs! The late 60's was a crazy time. America was burning (literally). Young people had had enough of the Vietnam war, the squeaky-clean post-war years of the 50s. A wide variety of factors combined in the late 60s and societal upheaval was everywhere. Why did I subscribe? Because you are listening to good tunes, letting them play thru, and keeping me entertained whilst doing so. You're fucking hilarious, man. As far as the talking over the music goes, that's how it was when we were growing up listening to this shit. We didn't have headphones as youngsters. We'd get together at someone's house who had an awesome stereo and we'd crank the shit up and rattle the windows. There was always background noise, albeit drowned out by the music! I was lucky...my older sibling was an audiophile, so he had a killer stereo, and an extensive LP collection. I'd get home from school as a young teen and nobody else was home. For two hours I was "Dancing With Myself" (Billy Idol tune you could have fun with...but it's from the 80's ha ha). Jamming out to all these killer old tracks, which weren't so old back then.
Loving your Zeppelin reactions man, you're a breath of fresh air. Truly very entertaining and from the heart. I've been listening to Zeppelin for over 40 years, and your reactions take me back to when I first heard these tracks myself. The passion, groove and feel. For me there will never be a better band. More Zeppelin please ✌️ Subscribed
This music was just what was on. There was a lot of good music and a lot of crap music. The only thing we had to compare this with was music from the 60', you know like the Beatles. I don't think there was any more sexing going on then because of the music. Today's music sucks so listing to the good 70's music is something grate to hear, even from 50 plus years ago. kind of sad to say that.
The secrets of Bonzo's drum sound on this track can be found from Jimmy Page's own mouth in the guitar documentary "It Might Get Loud". In the case of "When The Levee Breaks", it was a product of miking him from three levels and recording the reverbing echo, on top of the initial "bright" drum sounds.
oh a levee is a bunch of bags of sand stacked on top each other to make a huge wall, that holds water back, when heavy rain keeps on rainy for a long time, to stop flooding
I love your reactions.....i was diagnosed with hyperactivity as a child...back in the late 60's but i understand now that it is ADHD. I wonder what i looked like nack then hearing this stuff for the fitst time......i look at you and smile because it's like a mirror. I started following you with the Pink Floyd reactions and I'm now loving the LZ reactions.....keep up the good work. I have actually toned myself down over the years but still feel go through my body like elecyrical charges. Go Hector
welcome to the music of my youth, Zeppelin, Floyd, Deep purple, Sabbath, Rush etc. I often feel sorry for todays kids who miss out on "oldie" music. Glad you took the plunge. I am jealous of you as I remember that rush when I first heard these masterpieces from our oldie genius musicians. Keep enjoying the music and letting us enjoy your discoveries with you - cheers buddy.
It is Sexy AF!! The groove, the musicianship - the composition!- and the production - the sonics - heaven in your head - compliments of Jimmy Page who produced all of their albums. Genius. Thanks
Very intriguing. I love this song, but it reminds me of hurricane Katrina. Delta blues. They've got it all. I'd like to see you react to "Ramle On". Short, but the drumming by Bonham is unreal. You've got a lot to unpack, my friend. Your fan from NYC, Roberta!
Thanks. BTW, "levees" are essentially dams built in high water areas, prone to flooding. As always, the poor get the most marginal infrastructure and the 9th ward is one of the most neglected, in New Orleans. Countless people died from drowning or the treatment received at the "Superdome", where they were warehoused in the most abysmal conditions. Since your audience is primarily American (I assume), I'd like to give you some context of our recent history.
Was catching up with NFriday and you drop this....sorry NF, I'll be back as this is one of my FAV Zeppy songs!!!!!! It will never be the same watching now as will always be wondering if you got your pants on 😂🤣 I still can't believe I'm sitting here watching you react to all these oldies....it's freaking AMAZING!!! Kashmir pops in my head...if it's not on your list, it's a goodie...you might loose your shirt on that one 😂
I have loads of others to got through, youll get used to the fact I dont follow what others want wver...25k noone gets above, its what im in the mood for at the time
Oh believe me... a lot of loving went on in those days...!! Mark - A Qiuestion, has anyone ever suggested that you listen to them live from their reunion concert they played in 2007 in the O2 arena. Robert was 59 and still singing like a god, Jimmy was 63 and snowy haired and playing like a god and John was 61 and playing like a god. And the drummer they had... was their drummers son... Jason Bonham. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, react to "Kashmir" the show closer.... You've heared then young now please watch them live when they are older and still electric... Just like Pink Floyd. YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO. Keep on Rocking
God they are so good, I thought they were good back in the 70s while doing "stuff" buy now that I am 23 yrs 1/1/2024🎉 sober, clean, they are so awesome, I just love them. Thank you Mark, Signed former acid queen🤷♀️
This was about the floods in misissippi based on the delta blues sound. When the Levee Breaks ( basically dams) in new Orleans. Amazing song. Not sure but I think it's based fm the 20-40s.
I can remember when my sister spun Zep 4 in Spring-Summer 1973. Big jams for a kid in grade school. This should mark my 50th year with Zeppelin. May you grow to love them as much as I do.
Living in Chicago...... I love the reference...Go to Chicago!!!!!!!So glad you like Zeppie and Floyd. Two of my Favorite bands. Watching you is like watching myself when I was younger. I would love to see some live reactions; such as Roger Waters of Pink Floyd..."In The Flesh from The Wall, Led Zeppelin "No Quarter" and a band, "a trio" you haven't done yet but you will LOVE.....Rush "Xanadu"...........Keep them coming...btw I'm pantsless now too!!!
Play the harmonica into a harp mic, preferably a "green bullet". Run that through an amplifier, add some reverb and delay to the track and booom. A levee is a wall of stone, earth and or concrete along a river to prevent flooding. Levees are tested all the time, famously in New Orleans back in 2005.
