Stairway to Heaven (Led Zeppelin Tribute): Heart's Ann and Nancy Wilson - 2012 Kennedy Center Honors 

She looks 10 years younger

@@bobbyb2749 And considering that her sister, Nancy, is just 3 years younger is quite incredible as well. She's absolutely stunning. I've seen Heart in concert twice and would like to see them at least once more.

Such amazingly talented and beautiful women, just incredible.

Ann Wilson is an amazing singer.

NO F -ING WAY …

i grew up in the streets without a heart

I could not agree more... Anybody know what Plant said to Page???

Cooper Weseli I'm big fan but didn't, and I assure u I love LZ more than my girlfriend.

Cooper Weseli I cried multiple times....

Cooper Weseli ✌✌✌✌

Cliche but legit.

Thanks for the idea

Or Ramble on

😄😄

Jajajajaja

Prachtig

being a rockstar from the 70s just like Led Zeppelin, she would sure nail it!!

Wonderful comment, youre right, dude

This version sounds better

Absolutely perfect

Can you imagine how proud he is after this amazing performance!

Well, to be totally honest, the way John lived his life, he's probably looking up.

and feeling proud

Yes it is

GodofThunder66 nice thought but not so.. John is sleeping and at rest. He see's nothing, knows nothing, hears nothing and feels nothing. Ecclesiastes 9 he simply rests in peace till the dreaded day of judgment.

AND, you know what?

ANOTHER GOOSEbump sort of song. THIS was IT!! what another brilliant song. thank you for your wonderful work on this song. YOU NAILED IT. YOU JUST NAILED IT!!!

He blew it in so many ways... Shame

Damn right, very brave to play in front of Page - but he absolutely smoked it.

Balls are smaller,it needs football ⚽😂😂😂😂

It's the best cover version for want of a better description I've ever heard, even more special with Jason, wonderful, that lady has some voice

And Jason ❤

That is true. Ann Wilson is just amazing and the choir is brutal.

I think he's crying thinking to the time that has run away.

@@giuliamariadambrosio8737 I think so too, but also we can only guess

Kristy Calger imma go cry now

oh dam..that got me

I felt that one

Somewhere in *Valhalla* ;)

John teller?

GoisBR REALLY not Nikki Minaj, Kanye West and the OTHER bullshit of todays generation that PRETENDS to be REAL music?

GoisBR agree

GoisBR ... Well said!

GoisBR best music ever

GoisBR that is what I tell my mom

The choir turns it into amazing. Cover versions that sound similar to the original are pointless. This is how you cover a song, you keep the bare bones, but enhance it differently. Loved the bowler hats 😃

@@Nickiepreston we used to have this comedy show in australia, in the 80s and the host was a massive Led Zep fan. Each week he would have a different guest/s performing stairway to heaven. One week it was the Sydney Symphony Philharmonia Choir! It was pretty acapella. It was pretty out there and cool ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-MKxpxm1Aus4.html

I agree. The choir just hits you right in the feels and is soo overwhelming

I would have jumped at the opportunity.

I hear ya on that.

Gregory Rush no doubt. And he nailed it.

He covered it

Jajajajajjajaajjajajajaa i thought the same jaajjajaja un the parte that the solos stars was the biggest pressure !!!

Sam Misner my eyes are wet

I'm bawling my eyes out right now. For me Zeppelin were the dream. I've seen them play and nothing was like it before or since. Today's metal fans often have NO idea how POWERFUL Zeppelin were. Favorites, Four sticks, When the Levy Breaks, Kashmir, Achilles last stand, Immigrant Song, In my time of dying, the whole first side of Led Zep II. They were it, Hippie metal. The US kids got Zeppelin the best, Just a step on from the earlier heavy acid bands like the Revolver to White Album era Beatles, the Doors and Jimi Hendrix. The 70's in Europe was vile from the glitter Rock start while the US still had their latter hippie era to go. All the Stoners loved Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath ('War Pigs' is a classic anti Vietnam War song btw!) Grateful Dead, Pink Floyd, Beatles, Neil Young!

yeah, tears of joy after seeing this! : )

It's those damn onions.

LowFrequencyMK must be those onion-chopping ninjas, because they're here, too.

LowFrequencyMK....dude was cuttin onions in your house during this vid too? I'm gonna catch that bastard one day, tired of my eyes waterin every time I watch this clip....

LowFrequencyMK careful, he might be an onion-chopping ninja.

The lead guitarist certainly seemed to have Page's attention.

I'm still to this day a huge fan of Limp Bizkit covering Sanitarium in front of Metallica. Much as the band makes me cringe that cover was beautifully executed.

It must be wild to be able to read what people are thinking by watching a video.

Yes. Those are my comments and I am DAMN proud of them.

I'd bet he was thinking about Karac first and Bonzo second.

I was thinking the same thing, one of the best things about this is that Jason is playing the drums!

Bonham was more friend of JPJ.!

Beckoning Oblivion damn dude it puts tears in my eye

Perfect conclusion!!!

Very well said, that scene always give me chills

😍

I have been a fan of Heart ever since I was a younger man. I remember the first time I heard the album Dreamboat Annie. I've been hooked on them since.

right? like she has not lost any of her vocal ability. still sings beautifully.

Classic Rock very ironic to the name of the song

this is no song for woman!!!adisgree!!!shame.woman are equal but not the same!!!thats a big difference, think about that......

@@josbuysman5342 I think that was a lot of verbal diarrhoea. To say something is equal to but not the same as proves that.

Been a Zeppelin fan since1974 but this is the go to version. String section, brass/woodwind section, gospel choir and Anne and Nancy (probably the biggest Zep fans of all time) and Jason on the drums!!!! To die for!

I totally agree!

no

Agree

L C.C....I too like this version much better than the original...it's the horns and choir that does it for me, plus her vocals are incredible....

and said "daddy did I do good?"

Lavaman3682

Lavaman3682 You're making me tear up, man.

It puts my heart in my throat, Music is a powerfull tool

I LOVE THIS!

And Linda Perry does a mean Whole Lotta Love

because they are doing better

Nicole Garza me, for one.

ME! Again...(damn)

Nicole Garza i

Every time!

Damn right I did

can you believe that she's well over 60+

Ikr? She still has it. She sounded great on Barracuda, too.

Yup!!! I saw Heart (And and Nancy) a year ago. And, just last night, at the Puyallup Fair, the 4 year old version called Heart to Heart--with founding Heart members Steve Fossen and Michael DeRosier (guitar and drums) with two new females who ably represent And and Nancy, and the legendary Seattle guitar man Randy Hansen, who also is famous for his Jimmy Hendrix cover work. Followed Heart since their first album Dreamboat Annie! They rock!!

Nurlinda F Sihotang I

I remember them from my college days in the late 70's. Their material still stands the test of time.

James Evans Same here!!

Fabulous every bit as good as the original

James Evans Yes , that's true , it sounds CELESTIAL.

ditto.. beautiful story.. imagine what the world would be like if more were so compassionate.. you're blessed Rich

What you did for this man can't be measured, You likely made his exit from this earth sa good as it could be for him by stirring up those old memories.

you are a good man Richard. God Bless

Suraj Kenpachi I was thinking the same! looks an awful lot like him

shouldn't have been improvised, if you are paying tribute it should've been as it was written.

Suraj Kenpachi man I was thinking the same thing..lmfao!!

Suraj Kenpachi that guy looks more like Stewart

Suraj Kenpachi jimmy page looking like a proud father when he hears it

Michael Adams they're all aging rather well.

She was always considered as the Female Robert Plant when she came on the scene in the 70's

The goddess of rock and roll. In a class all by herself.

Ann Wilson and possibly Stevie Nicks. Her voice might not exactly fit the song but I could see her giving it a try and probably pulling it off.

She did an amazing job! What a great song and a great tribute!!

While this rendition is damn awesome, I'd argue that Jack Russell of Great White can sing it much better. His voice sounds almost identical as Plant's did on the album. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-hAekPl1-UGE.html Also, a new band called Greta Van Fleet sounds like the reincarnation of Led Zeppelin (mostly on the singer's part, but the band too). Check them out, it's well worth it. My favorite song of theirs: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-tLMU908NrX8.html

me to.

Same here ❤

statman7 it's like a club that Stephan on SNL would describe

oh shit that's funny 😂 staaalp it lol

Shane Fontayne

Shane Fontayne

born Mick Barakan

Can you imagine playing the lead guitar part of one of the greatest rock songs ever with the original guitarist watching? That someone being one that Rolling Stone Magazine ranks as number 3 of the 100 greatest guitarists ever!

Shane Fontayne....he's a hell of a guitar player!

i do

same here

yeah Heart is pretty great

DarkSouljah gonna have to disagree😬

Hunter Shep By all means.

yep, especially in today's age of Digitized Muxic

DarkSouljah rock band yes but Zeppelin are not the Beatles

That's how Ann and Nancy got into rock and roll, they were the biggest Zeppelin fans from day one. Their cover of Battle of the Evermore is another cover unequaled

Absolutely! They were incredibly nervous (especially Nancy) before performing this. Zeppelin means so much to them they didn't want to screw up. No need to worry ladies, you were beyond fantastic, and put tears in Roberts eyes. Job more than well done! Will never understand people down voting this!

Why does everyone overlook John Paul?

The drummer in this performance is Jason Bonham...John Bonham's son. Hence the drummer's teary eyes

Me too!!!!

He was thinking in Bonzo and Karac, I guess.

I doubt if there is any other singer that can bring the great Robert Plant to tears besides the great Ann Wilson. isn't it someting that as young girls, the Wilson sisters would go to Led Zepplin concerts and were moved by them. Then years later, the Wilson sisters perform a Led Zepplin classic in front of them, and the members of Zep were so moved by them..

Yes, he was holding back his tears. I cry every time I watch this ..

He was crying because it was a surprise Jason was on drums

Carol Vautour i

IQuitWow1 6 minutes of pure rock.

Watch the full version :)

Wow did you actually listen to her rendition before commenting ?? yes it was done well but with half the strength and enthusiasm of Led Zeppelin !

You are wrong @swtctysue . Your lack of thumbs up on your comment proves it

That’s what I was thinking when I was watching it! 😂😂

The best

Me too!! Love It. I was nervous first time when she began singing . Great cover

Jimmy Page is also enjoying it a lot

Jonsey and Pagey were also wet eyed see.

Me too I have loved them since a child and I’m 59 now.

One of the few times the words "Best ever" has been used 100% correctly.

I knew there was a reason I voted him into office for both terms. Barry knows how to rock!

Jason looking up to his dad at the end...gets me in the feels every time. Jason paying homage to his dad who was my source of inspiration to want to be a drummer. Bonzo is God!

I had to LOL @ Michelle O. I doubt she gave 2 Sh_ts about this song. It was cool that the were there though.

Ok...

Alessio Scanu Apparently three kinds. The tone deaf nutjobs who disliked this video are the third kind.

Que tu hermano descanse siempre en perfecta paz.

@@andreac980 Amén...

Rick Martyn this came off of the Kennedy center channel

Rick Martyn this was uploaded by the creators.

this channel owns the copyrights

it's their video! look at the channel name

It can be downloaded with the right program. Do a google search. If you value this the way you seem to, I don't think the Wilsons or the Zep would mind.

😊😊 I'm very pleased to know I'm not the only one that loves the song but when last did you play it.

Cori Minns God bless ♥️

Thank you I miss him every day it's been so hard on me but I know he's at peace nw ❤❤❤

Cori Minns I'm your dad's age. I discovered Heart in the summer of 1975. They blew my mind and like your dad I fell in love with their music. I know your dad would be happy that you appreciate "his" music, and that you love him. Keep his memory, and cherish your memories of him. Bless you and your family. Now go listen to some Bowie and some Allman Brothers. I am betting he liked them too!

I am so sorry for your loss Cori. I know what it feels like too. Your Dad is at peace now. God Bless Him Always.

Gus Toffales thank you so much for your kind words it means alot to me ❤❤ God bless you :)

Javi Perez well said! That is such a powerful thing to think about...

Javi Perez Truth is Plant actually hates Stairway to Heaven. In fact in the 80s he paid a radio station to stop playing it. When asked about it he just cheekily replies "Its because I've heard it before." The tears are because of Bonham. You see the choir sing with bowler hats on. Bonzo was known to wear bowler hats all the time (which is why Jonathan Bonham on drums is wearing his dad's signature hat). People talk about Plant and Page a lot but very few people know that Plant and Bonzo had a stronger friendship that dates back to their days in Band of Joy. Bonzo was the only one there who comforted Plant when his son Karac (at 5yrs old passed away due to a stomach virus) died. Bonzo was there at the funeral (Page didn't even go). Plant was willing to give up the rocker lifestyle after that because he just wanted to grieve. It was Bonzo who tried to convince him to stay. When John Bonham died, Plant didn't see a reason to continue.

Even better, try putting yourself in his place for 6 minutes and 10 seconds.

Well said sir...

Well said my man

Raf Van Goolen Totally awesome!! The best rendition of "STAIRWAY" I've ever heard, including from original Led Zeppilin!*! I'm 66 and have lived through the best music ever on this planet. That said, this performance was/is the very best period!🎶🎧👌🌏

Wonderful

Raf Van Goolen I got the goosebumps

PianoRel yes yes, the humanity... the diversity on that stage, the passion from the performers, the honorees' humbledness, the song, the beauty of humanity. Not an opinion, but a fact.

PianoRel it's rock and roll. It's only rock and roll. No peace treaties, no cures for cancer or poverty, just sold out stadiums and ticket sales. Then just to add insult to injury, hip hop came piggyback on rock's success and put as many dangerous minds as guns into an already beleaguered culture....

PianoRel vomit. Mitch and Muhammad are the anti christ. Not compatible.

You bet. Everytime I hear It, It makes me cry

I cry reading this comment.

Rock's greatest drummer is ginger baker

i know right? There are the times when RU-vid SHOULD step in!!!

Oh man I’ve just had the pleasure of watching this for the first time. I can say that, none of the thumbs down matters - they don’t factor in to what I just watched. This was electric

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