@@cookieburger4242 when they praise Greta I say if they don't grow they will die. You cannot cover a band like zep and expect to make it. Sure you can play smaller venues like Fan Halen. Same
Lets not forget the fact that Jones is also playing foot pedal bass for the song. While playing the triple neck. Amazing. He was truly the secret weapon in Zeppelin.
This song is an absolute masterpiece in every way. The raw emotion and sincerity of Plant's vocals, Jimmy's trippy bendy guitar, and of course, Jones insane methods of arranging. Ugh, timeless....just unreal and a gift to anyone who can hear and appreciate such brilliance.
Hell Spawn, yes! Bonzo plays it perfectly - no brutal hitting, no heaviness. This is vibe peace and he goes along the gentle introspective vibe. Mastery.
This song is a constant reminder of how quickly the time passes, and all you loose on the way, family ,friends and ultimately yourself....I take my hat off for theese fantastic four for even trying...Sometimes you forget that they are just human beings.......
My family had just moved from HB to Placentia. I was a sophomore at Valencia High School and I remember that day so vividly. We were all in shock and disbelief.
I remember somewhere around October/ December 79 there was talk that Zep might have a tour planned. My friends and were ready to see the mighty Zeppelin, only to hear of Bonham’s death.
I remember waiting around for the school bus to pick us up and someone showed up with a newspaper that read, Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham dead… I still remember that like it was yesterday…
I find this song incredibly moving. It never fails to capture what it was like to be young, to feel love, to sense time passing. It fills me with gratitude for my own life and what Zeppelin means and has always meant to me. Some kind of indescribable chemistry with these four that captured my soul from the first moment I heard. Long live LZ!
The studio version is an ideal example of what Jimmy Page calls his "guitar army", with many symbiotic layers perfectly mixed. The great guitarist Steve Vai testifies to this, referring to Jimmy's performance in this song as "genius". As a guitarist I am floored by this every time I hear it, and I am so impressed with how the song is pulled off here. Again floored by the choice of notes, tones, and embellishments , to convey this masterpiece live.
One incredibly moving song for me, reminds me of all the girls I fell in love with, the ones I had crushes on. The ones who shot me down, and the break ups I have had over the years. Love is a wonderful thing, but can be a painful as hell. This song illustrates it in a way that i do not think any other song does. It is difficult for me not to become emotional when I hear this song. The highs and lows of love...oh well ....Ten Years Gone. Led Zeppelin is heavy as a lead balloon!
Timeless music. Expressive and sublime with sweet psychedelic string bending, soulful vocals, Jonesy's triple neck and bass pedals and the titanic Bonzo holding it all down- Greatest!
I've cried multiple times from this. Still makes me weep when I hear it from time to time, even though I've listened to it maybe thousands of times. My hands down favorite Zepplin tune.
In high school, I felt such a change, of growing up, of failing and falling in love for the first time. I really feel that this song can encapsulate ALL THAT OF THAT TIME. So heartbreaking, yet so anew....woman..godmann..women!!!
Given that it was either this, or "Swan Song" on the final album, at least we got a good track. This is brilliant. I can't count how many breakups this has helped me through.
As a singer/songwriter/guitarist, this is one of the most fun, greatest, song to play "live". Along with The Rain Song, No Quarter, Over The hills, and a few others, they come off real well in a solo acoustic performances. Another gem off of graffiti is Sick Again. Often undermentioned but one of the best production masterpieces by Pagey. But then there's Achilles Last Stand. Where would a billions musicians be in this world had there never been these true gods of guitar rock, poetry and voice, and a rhythm sectional that went from delicate musings in folklore, to powerhouse thunder that crashed levees. These four guys inspired billions and will continue to for generations to come, for as long as this planet rocks. Schmidty
I used to work till 2 30 am and I'd have to hear this song when I got off work for some reason every morning.it's a tune that was a habbit for me.I had to listen to this song for some reason.Idk
What a classic! Still in love with Zeppelin 30 years later. My life has been terrifically enhanced because of their genius and brilliance. Thank you,thank you
There are so many things to like about this song and particular version. The highs and lows, the energy, the subtle intricacies, it is all amazing. A great performance, regardless the state of the band's condition at the time.
This is my favorite song. Wish my friends could connect with this band the same way I do. It's such a shame kids my own age (17 years old) aren't able to get into this band. I don't care what anyone says, they were and still are the best band there ever was.
this song helped me get over an ex. I think the rawness of love left for bigger things speaks here. I think most of us have been there, done that and have the T-shirt.
By far my all time favorite song ever. This particular live concert especially. As I've watched it 1000s of times. Still sends shivers through me. Maybe that's why it was my yearbook quote almost 30 years ago. And kiss my ass to some so called fans saying they lost it by this time. Yeah can't you tell my Plants vocal and Jimmy's emotional riffs. Did you ever really need somebody......
Another splendid example of the grand master piecing together the myriad layers of a studio song in a manner that renders the studio version almost stale in comparison -- or at least in a manner that makes me wish there was another studio version with good quality recording in which he played the song this way. And that is saying a lot given how magnificent is the studio version. This already highly poignant song becomes agonizing with the new treatment that this guitarist employs here with multiple slow bends and vibrato that exist no where in the studio. This is evidenced in the intro but particularly magnificent at 4:37 through 5:07 for example. I still cannot believe this guitarists ability to take multiple guitar layers (I believe 9 in the studio) and pull it off live where there is but 1 guitar (not counting JPJ's metal scraping sounds on that hydra he is cradling). The guitarist knows what the essence of the song is and performs that essence, even though this means he has to switch quickly between chords, bends, mini solos, etc. and put together this Frankenstein thing that is not the studio song at all yet possibly more what was originally meant. (A more absurd example is in Achilles from the same concert). On a similar note, at 6:14 there is a second lead that was not employed in the studio but was used live in 77 and 79. This guitarist once said that a lead is like a meditation on a song. If you go back and listen to his live leads you can hear the truth to those words. This second lead is a great example of that. I have never heard any other guitarist capable of distilling the essence of a song into 20 seconds or so of improvisational exploration and expression. And make no mistake, he never played the same lead twice -- which means he is truly creating instantaneously from impulse. This guitarist's leads to me are thus the purest art I have ever seen or heard. I have the distinct impression that when performing, the universe is the song and he is expressing Self within that universe. Total emersion in almost all his performances while with Led Zeppelin. One final thing - I am also thoroughly impressed with the ability of this band to create the mood of this song. I probably shouldn't be so surprised given their ability to play any genre, but for some reason this song always stood out for me as a not so Zeppelinish kind of thing and yet it is in my top 10. The ability to immediately - on the first chord and arpeggio - create the feeling of lost love.... I mean, come on. There are a few Zeppelin songs where the distinction between creating and finding is blurred. Because of their ability to go all the way down to the essence of whatever they are doing, I sometimes get the sense that the song they are turning over to me already existed out there, and they just found it; in its perfect state. I think the best artists find things rather than create things. For example - at 6:59 in this version there is the famous 10 years gone melody line. Listen to the same melody line from the studio version. That thing wasn't created in 1975. Its from like 1.7 million years ago, isn't it? Pretty sure its part of our DNA, or from some place pre-DNA - they just found it.
Its not a great recording , everything he dose is on purpose 😉 Whats genius here is how he incorporates that dam B bender, purposely...genius I challenge anyone to live his life and still be that freakin good!
I have been playing for years. Always loved Page, Hendrix, Clapton, Beck, Moore, Rhoads, Malmsteen, Gallagher, Gilmore, Young, you get the picture. But I just think Page is on a different level. No one else had his range, composition, or style. When he was on, and he wasn't always, but when he was, he was the BEST!
Then as it was, then again it will be An' though the course may change sometimes Rivers always reach the sea Blind stars of fortune, each have several rays On the wings of maybe, down in birds of prey Kind of makes me feel sometimes, didn't have to grow But as the eagle leaves the nest, it's got so far to go Changes fill my time, baby, that's alright with me In the midst I think of you, and how it used to be Did you ever really need somebody, And really need 'em bad Did you ever really want somebody, The best love you ever had Do you ever remember me, baby, did it feel so good 'Cause it was just the first time, And you knew you would Through the eyes an' I sparkle, Senses growing keen Taste your love along the way, See your feathers preen Kind of makes makes me feel sometimes, Didn't have to grow We are eagles of one nest, The nest is in our soul Vixen in my dreams, with great surprise to me Never thought I'd see your face the way it used to be Oh darlin', oh darlin' I'm never gonna leave you. I never gonna leave Holdin' on, ten years gone Ten years gone, holdin' on, ten years gone
Yeah some wrong lyrics. But who gives a shit. It's what you heard when Robert was singing. One of the things I hate about the internet. Is a ton of these songs growing up. You'd never knew half of what he was saying. Rewind was your best friend. Now its all over. Go figure out. Sick again or Trampled back 30 years ago. Good luck
"Ten Years Gone" Then, as it was, then again it will be And though the course may change sometimes Rivers always reach the sea Flying skies of fortune, each a separate way On the wings of maybe, downing birds of prey Kind of makes me feel sometimes, didn't have to go But as the eagle leaves the nest, got so far to go Changes fill my time, baby, that's alright with me In the midst I think of you, and how it used to be Did you ever really need somebody And really need 'em bad? Did you ever really want somebody The best love you ever had? Do you ever remember me, baby? Did it feel so good? Cause it was just the first time And you knew you would Through the eyes and I sparkle, senses growing keen Taste your love along the way, see your feathers preen Kind of makes me feel sometimes, didn't have to grow We are eagles of one nest, the nest is in our soul Vixen in my dreams, with great surprise to me Never thought I'd see your face the way it used to be Oh darling, oh darling Oh, oh darling, oh yeah, oh darling I'm never going to leave you I'm never going to leave Holding on, ten years gone Ten years gone, holding on, ten years gone I'm never, I'm never Ooh, yeah
One of my favorite bands. One time when I was trying to circumcise my flesh in a spiritual sense I even gave them up for 40 days. God writes his story in the music. Psalms 49:4“I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp.” Here is a Fool in the Rain Bible study. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-laOFpGNm1IY.html God bless fam.
Jimmy Page has a B Bender on that Telecaster. It is a device that connects to one of the strap anchor points on the guitar. You pull against the strap and it bends the B string up one pitch. Brilliant use of the B Bender in this song. Jimmy Page is just a regular guy, as are all musicians. But put a guitar in his hands and creative genius flows from his soul to the world! Such a privilege to witness the gift that he has to share!
"Though the course may change sometimes rivers always reach the sea" "As the eagle leaves the nest its got so far to go" Some of the greatest lyrics ever written (next to bob dylans work), and by the way, leave it to John Paul Jones to play a 6 string, 12 string, and mandolin all in one. Magnificent.
I've been watching this here and there for years now, but never thought of saying thanks for it being posted. Well, here it is; Thanks for posting it! The fans are the oil in the machine. Good job keeping it oiled!
Nobody had what Zeppelin had. Sure, there were other great bands playing certain kinds of music (Stones, Who, Floyd) but they were so narrow compared to Zep. They took risks no other band did with their sound and style, and, with very few exceptions (The Crunge, maybe?) it worked every time. Sure, they paid for it in the end, but while they were flying, there was no-one to touch them. And there still isn't.
ehhh if risks it was stealing other peoples music, I love led zep dont get me wrong but they were nowhere near as versatile as floyd or especially all the prog rock bands from back then
look at them play.. and people say they werent as good anymore.. well if this isnt good than there never was music.. heroin or not jimmy plays wonderfull and an amazing solo.. thanks for the uoload the best lovesong/ballad ever made!
@Boski391 Yes, the song is about Plant's first love and the fact she made him choose music or her. Maureen (Plant's ex-wife) was already well in the picture when he joined Zep. The woman whom these lyrics are written for came at an earlier time in Plant's life before Zeppelin. As the story goes, it was when he decided he wanted to give music a real go and try to make a living at it. Plant might be getting senile in his explanation.
I love youtube. It is a time machine. I'm so amazed at all the stuff people have found from ages past of recordings and footage of the greats during a great time. I was fortunate enough to both be able to see Led Zeppelin, Jethro Tull, Pink Floyd, Neil Young, David Bowie (although his Reality tour was outstanding) in the seventies when they were so ripe and powerful. Corporate music has killed that ascension but the record of it is still with us.
Ten years gone brings me back to High School. Summer, beers and Zeppelin. One of my favorite Zeppelin songs. Sitting on the beach watching the boats go by... Great times!! It makes my heart ache for those days that we will never get back!!
Amen, on all points! Wouldn't be as bad if today's "music?" measured up to our wonderful era. We can't ever get our youth back, I was aware (at the time) just how GOOD those days were. That in mind, to any young reader out there who may have stumbled into our generation of timeless classics...WELCOME & ENJOY & perhaps most importantly NEVER EVER take "your time for granted"! Use GOD'S blessing he's given you to the fullest, Then 1 day you can look back w/NO REGRETS! Good luck &GOD BLESS!!
