The Making of Led Zeppelin IV - Episode 3 - European Tours 1971 - Led Zeppelin Documentary 

NOTE: The correct dates for the European Tour of 1971 are May 3rd thru August 8th 1971. I accidentally left the ones for the Ireland & UK Tour in there. Thanks!

Am I the only one that watches every episode at least 3 times ? 👍

These are the best most well researched videos on led zeppelin ever made- you should be getting commissioned by Jimmy Page to do a full blown 6 hour documentary on the band- it would be the best music documentary ever made if you had that kinda budget

What can I say Jose? Even a staunch, old Zep-head like me still learns something new from your extensive digging. This really was a “sweet spot” in their time. Robert’s voice could kill any insect in the room and the rest of the group were on absolute fire. There’s no way a touring tempo like this could last too long. Especially with top-flight performances such as they were turning in nightly. That voice was bound to decline. We all wish it could’ve lasted longer but…competing with tremendous stage volume night after night, the hustle of traveling, no sleep, running ragged, a money hounding manager pushing and pushing them and after party nondescripts all worked against Robert’s precious vocal range. He fried his voice for us, the fans. I’m forever grateful that we got what we got. Everything changes though and usually too quickly than we like.

Careful Jose! You are bringing so much stuff out of the closet, I don't want to see the videos get flagged or de-monetized! This entire series has been wonderful! Congratulations, just be careful! Because I'm gonna wanna watch it again! Your research and the hard to find gems you're giving us is like a four course meal to a starving man! I'm glad that you're mentioning Peter Green and Oh Well as much as you are, that tune influenced a lot of songs, and a lot of people. Looking forward to IV.

What an education! Thank you so much for the great production and explanation of the work of Led Zep! You have seriously put as much into this series of videos as Zep did making the actual music! Outstanding production!!!

I love the the Easter egg of the JPJ, Robert, Jimmy, Bonzo of their 1979 Knebworth photos in the background.

I was told many years ago when I first got into Zeppelin by an older friend that he was at the Belfast gig where Stairway was debuted live.

I didn't know about the second playing of Four Sticks. I knew that they played the electric version of Gallows Pole several times that summer. The Copenhagen show is a must have for Led Zeppelin fans. Thanks for the documentary JCM!

'Down By The Seaside' has that special feel for me and now it makes sense that it was recorded during the IV sessions. It has the same vibe of 'Stairway' but a little more buoyant sounding with Jimmy's watery sounding guitar but still has the more serious sounding "See how they run" middle movement that provides the darkness contrast. Jimmy's "Light and Shade" that provides conflict and resolution rather like a very well written literary arc except musically.

Never realised just how continuous the Zep III and Zep IV albums/tours were. You’ve done a fantastic job in bringing the making of the album to life and I’m really keen to play the Zep IV companion disc tonight. Your dissection of Stairway is fantastic and makes it almost a review of the first four albums in a single song. Well done again Jose.

I love seeing your passion shine through on every video that you make! Cheers!

Best band ever!!!Keep em coming!

Wow a great episode, I especially like the clips of them arranging the songs. They were definitely at the top of their game back then. I would have loved to have been in the studio when they were recording these albums.

Down by the Seaside, one of my favorites

Great vid! It must have been such an interesting time for Zeppelin to be touring around and playing Stairway night after night to crowds that had never heard it before. What a feeling that would have been to experience that song live for the first time without knowing anything about it.

I love the intro and incidental music you've crafted for these videos. Great work.

That was a mind blowing episode

For all the time and effort it takes to make these Astounding videos, I had to comment. Thank you! Inspiring and magical just like Zeppelin!

BTW a fantastic concert. Naturally a strong memory from the excited 16-year old but as there are some (not great in sound quality but...) bootleg clips on YT I can now as a 68 year old know for sure that the band was ever so tight and presented us a marvelous show. Perfect performance in all ways. I've heard it was the only concert ever they played Four Sticks on stage. Perhaps true? And Rock and Roll was introduces as 'There´s been a long time' ;)

Outstanding episode. This is the best theme music that JCM has done and maybe my fave series of JCMs. Well done Jose. Can’t wait till the next. This is friggin awesome bro!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

Chalk up another amazing episode Jose. I'm struggling to find new ways to express how brilliant each video is, only that they seem to be getting even better.

really enjoy watching your film making journey here man. Every new vid you put out, I think, "man, these just keep getting better and better" Seeing that photo of the trashed stage in Italy is a first for me. Glad the crew was able to save the guitars and basses.

Another excellent episode! I didn't know they only played Four Sticks live twice, I'm wondering if it's because of its difficulty or for other reasons. The song has always reminded me of a fever dream. As for Stairway, your "less is more" approach to talking about it is quite apt, considering the words that have been spilled about the song over the years. I have heard the solos that Jimmy laid down for the song, he definitely chose the best one for the album IMO. Looking forward to next episode!

My absolute favorite Zeppelin record, because every song on it is strong and diverse, was released on my 1st birthday. Yes, most of us are sick of hearing "Stairway" but the instrumentation is absolutely magical. Its a superb piece of music

Your videos are great

Excellent as always! Many rabbit holes to jump down, will have to look into the Fleetwood Mac reference. You have a way of breaking down the songs' references so that I notice components I never had before-that secret bass for example. Very interesting--thanks!

Glad I saw ZEPPELIN twuce in NYC, ‘75 & “77, two best shows I ever saw ! and I hav been screwed way up ever since !

Love it big ole

The man on the front cover of the album with the bunch of Hazel sticks on his back was called Lot Long he was a Thatcher and lived in a small cottage on sailsbury plane near stonehenge in Wiltshire UK

Thanks Jose, I’m really enjoying this series. So well researched. Love your incidental overtures to the album as well considered, thoughtful & tasteful.👍✌️

Thank you so much for your fascinating videos and intelligent insights and analysis❤

I am no longer the Zeppologist I thought I was...you go deep brother. Another great job!

so glad i stayed to the end!thanks as usual!

Brilliant as always, Jose. Looking forward to future episodes. Ernie

Excellent work yet again. I have no idea how you do this!!

I love following your content. Your research is so in-depth and I always learn something new. I really love the live performances where they’re honing future songs. You’ve pointed out many times on the album”song remains the same” where that happened. Thank you very much.

My brother bought this album home when I was about 4 or 5 I still own a copy I ain't played in years I just use regular tuning when I jam When the levee breaks. Fun songs to jam along with. However you like 👍

Hi JCM, as Saturday slowly bends over its been great taking this one in. You and all the music freaks out there have a pleasant November ride.

great work buddy as usual

Love your vids JCM.

Another good Doc 👍 Thank u Jose

Nicely done ⚡️

TY JCM 🥰

cool stuff

thank you mi amigo!!

Wonderful research 🎉🎉

Fantastic JCM !!! Did I see in one of the reviews in a papers you showed they did Sugar Mama live? It was great to hear Four Sticks cuts I still need to find those recordings on a Bootleg. I will watch this again as I always watch a few times. Cheers my friend !!!!

Knew you would get to 4 eventually. Good work

‘Down by the seaside’ is the greatest ever psychedelic song ever recorded☝🏼

Another high quality presentation JCM 👏 In your expert opinion, which song was being recorded on February 10th? (The day I was born) Thanks man, your the best.👏👍

DAMN….i LOVE what you did with Four Sticks at the beginning!! It would be very cool to hear a full cover of it with your different key and full sound. Yummy!

I find "It's Been a Long Time" to be a far more compelling song title than "Rock and Roll." Similarly, "The Rover" should have been titled "If We Could Just Join Hands."🔥 In this spirit, I've finally begun the long-overdue and extensive project of renaming every song on each Led Zeppelin album. I will keep you duly apprised of my progress. 🔥🔥🔥

Sweet child in time- wow

The information ℹ had that Jimmy recorded the intro of Stairway in December and played the tape for JPJ at Hedley and rehearsals were at Hedley

Question, where do you get all of you rehearsal demos from? It is awesome your videos are learning experiences. I have been listening to these albums for over 35 years. You bring out information I have never heard which inspires me to revisit these classic recordings.

*grabs guitar to try correct F chord .......excellent again.

12:33 ''...and decisively quashed any rumours about any breakup of the group'' Apart from the hiatus after Plant's son's death, I wasn't aware that there had been such rumours. Or was that just the press making up ship?

I used to own a Zeppelin bootleg called (my brain hurts) it was live in Japan, and in the whole lotta love melody, they did an old blues number, all i remember was this line in the song. " whoops there goes a tear drop rolling down my face, if i cry when I'm all alone, baby ain't disgrace" ??? Thats all i can recall if you could help with my dilemma, i would be thankful!

At 12:00 or so when Bonham rips into Black dog you can really hear Page struggling to catch the tempo for a brief moment. I can imagine him at that moment, "WTF?"

🌠I liked this in advance..just found out this guy on the cover isa reference 2 a tarot card ten of wands...which means completing a task/ or heavy burden on your back..u rock JCM...

Hey Jose, thanks for this, my favourite one so far. I like your musical intro too. by the way who is the guy with the beard at the end of the intro? Thanks Paul 😊👌

Band still getting their live set together. 73 it all came together. Sound, stage presence, light show, outfits would eventually come together. Some great and powerful performances tho but kinda all over the place imop

Lot Longyear has entered the chat🎉

Will Physical Graffiti be next?? Pleas say YES!!! jk 😜

So if we were to make a complete IV sessions playlist we would add - Down By The Seaside - Boogie With Stu - No Quarter To the IV album.. Anything else ????

Off topic..JCM..I'm sure it's to come..Why no Earls Court release? They have all shows..I've never understood it.

february 8th is my birthday !

Muy interesante todo el desarrollo de ése disco! Four Sticks se nota que es uno de ésos temas que sólo sirvieron en Studio....

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Per the liner notes to the companion disc, Stairway was recorded Dec 5, 1970. Doubt it was done in 1971. (with exception of overdubs)

"She can call in and see... what?" 5:03 a movie? a new being?

i like how robert, in the pic, looks like a cross between will farrell as cowbell guy and phil hartman as unfrozen caveman lawyer. seriously, look at his distorted face, and f'ed up shirt. whaaaaa

all over the watch tower verse

What about the best album..Physical Graffiti..

Hmmm. You chosed to delete my comment where I mentioned that one of the pics was mine? I wasn't responding in anger and expressed my allowance so I think you att least could leave my link to the pic on my site for a little traffic on my side?

Ultimately in my opinion..Stairway may have been their ultimate commercial success. But they weren't looking for it..Page wasn't..Peter Grant wasn't it If one looks closely..and listens..with a soft ear..Achilles was constructed from Jimmy listening to Dazed for many tours..Tangents Within Framework..this is why I consider Presence Page's masterpiece..it may have been a solo album..no one else had material..Page and his engineer pulled it off..in 2 fucking weeks? Heroin is not a good thing..their best..most brutal album amongst total discord..they pulled it off!!!

To be a rock And not to roll

Babe I'm gonna leave you... Never has the stairway intro prior to 1996. As far as I know.

Too bad Robert lost his super high range. Nobody could touch the dude before that sad travesty

Not their best effort..imo..Physical would have been the greatest album if released as 1 LP

Have never understood your fascination with ittod..maybe it was your time..after seeing Zep in 77..this album was a weak blimp and seemed like outakes to me..I can remember FM stations debuting that album when it came out..Besides the opener..In The Evening..and Carouselambra..the whole lp was ultimately weak..it was awful..we were all dissapointed when it came out..next to Houses..their worst effort imo