I was part of the choir for this show, it was an amazing experience. Dave Grohl was on drums for all the rehearsals, so it was a surprise to everyone when Jason Bonham came out for the final performance. Also, this video has footage both from the dress rehearsal, and the live performance. After the show was over, Stephen Colbert came up to me and 2 of my fellow choir members to tell us that we did a great job, it was surreal. Choral arrangement was done by Rob Mathes, and our chorus director is Joyce Garrett. Our choir was also at Obama's inauguration, Bruce Springsteen Super Bowl, and every Christmas in Washington performance on TNT, until it was canceled. We were drawn from a lot of different sources around the DC area, including some former High School choirs after we all graduated, some church choirs, and eventually some University of Maryland choir members. We rehearsed every day including weekends for about 3 weeks for this, and for most of our performances
Your choir performances - both mic’d 🎤 small choir and mass choir with Bonzo’s bowler hats - were the most powerful accents on this tributes. Don’t get me wrong, the strings, horns, keys all awesome accents too. But you guys in the choirs made it truly Stairway to Heavenly! Thank you 🙏🏽
I agree jerry. Everytime I see this I look away. Because it looks full of love, missing and sorrow. I watch this all the time and after the first time ive always looked away
Andrew , what can I say, you have your opinion and I have mine. I admit I haven't heard every female singer in the world . so just for you I'll reword it, she's one of the best singers I've heard. Just for the record she's even better live, especially when your right at the front 😁
I love that it was Jason Bonham on drums wearing a "bowler hat" like his father used to wear. And all the choir members at the end were wearing bowler hats too. A touching tribute to the late great John Bonham.
the hat was his dads not a re pop and the drum kit was his fathers not played sine he died was in the same shape as then skins and all it was the real deal !!.
Fun fact, Robert pretty much hates it, when others sing their songs, and on top of his "do not touch" list, is "Stairway to heaven". But... he does have a soft spot for the Wilson sisters, and he sought them out after the show, to not only congratulate them on a job well done, but also to tell them he really loved the performance. And what isnt there to love about this, the choir, the orchestra, the second choir, the bowler hats, Jason Bonham, "Blue" Lou Marini! (ok, i added him for me, because i'm a HUGE fan of his work) and the Wilson sisters ofc. (Heart, the female counterpart to Led Zeppelin) I love the joy you express when hearing this masterclass performance of the giant classic song by Led Zeppelin by the lovely sisters. Ann's vocals are as good as way back in the 70s' she has not lost a single frequency from her range, she's still as clear as a church bell, and Nancy has got to be one of the best acoustic guitar players around, the talent these two share among them, is almost unfair lol... almost ;) Ann is 69 now, but if you didnt know, someone could easily fool you into thinking this is a lady in her early 30's or even her 20's. (she was 62 or 63 at the time of this honoring) and over 4 decades, they've been at it, and been successful from day one. Ty again Valerie, for a great video and reaction, to me, if i cannot have the Led Zeppelin version, then this version is the perfect replacement for me, the power of it all... just wow. (Edit, in this video, i just love how Yo Yo Ma is enjoying it all, and how Bonnie Riatt is rocking out to this wonderful performance)
@Andrew Ongais She's is to be seen, close to the ending of the song, her distinctive white lock of hair, can be spotted hehehe :) (Edit* looked it up for you, in this video, its at the 7:46 mark, 2 seconds of one hell of a awesome lady :D )
John, well said. I too loved the joy and personal tid-bits she added. Ann's voice has remained strong and clear all these decades. Another musician reactor explained how difficult keeping every note crisp and on time Nancy's intro is to do.
As homages go, this is as respectfully on point as something can be. You have it exactly right. No one better than Ann to handle the tall order that is Robert Plant. Thank You!
Same here. It's the song construction, Ann's vocal performance, the orchestra, the intense scrutiny and anxiousness on Plant's face, Plant's tear when he accepted that those onstage had 'Done It' (turned out a monstrous cover/tribute,) and the suddenly revealed second giant choir! I'm 70 and have been a music freak and TV watcher since '59, and can't remember a performance as hypnotizing and bombastically done!!!
I think both Ann and particularly Nancy Wilson are under-rated by the general public .... they belong among the pop-legends. And being joined by Jason Bonham, drumming his heart out to honour Led Zeppelin as well as his late father John, the original drummer of Zeppelin, is a joy to behold.
@@kdbadk Nancy sings lead vocals on a decent chunk of Heart's songs, particularly their '80s-era stuff. She doesn't really get to show it off as much these days but she was a hella underrated guitarist back in the day.
Seven years later, this is still one of the best performances I've ever seen in my life. I hope she's Sung it many times since then, because it really became her song that night.
Ann Wilson the best woman singer in rock and roll 😇🎙 ....add Nancy strumming away and John's son ( Jason Bonham on drums ) It's a perfect match.... they nailed it solid ❤ Best cover of "Stairway" ....EVER ! ( R.I.P Bonzo )
Plant was misty eyed the entire Heart performance. If you watch from the entire Heart performance, you'll notice their reaction when Jason Bonham walked out. They (Zeppelin) didn't know he was going to be there and was an utter surprise when he walked on stage. Plant said all he could think about was John Bonham and how much he would have loved this performance. That's why you see Jimmy and John bouncing in their seats and Robert is sitting almost motionless. It was an incredibly emotional performance for Robert.
40 years ago I was dating a girl that lived a block away from Ann. Neighbors and friends were invited for a "campfire sing-a-long" in her backyard on the lake. A bunch of Beatle tunes and Carpenters and oldies and such. Sat next to her, and her voice MOVED MY HAIR ! And her voice is even better now. Have "known" them since... many full shows (very close) on my channel. From many years ago right up until last month. Best is Showbox... and Christmas Show with many special guests.
Plant and Page have both made no secret of the fact that they are not fond of "Stairway" being performed/butchered by others. It's wonderful to watch them go from rather stoic and closed in the beginning of this performance to a laughing, enthusiastic standing ovation at the end. A smashing perfromance and a lovely tribute indeed.
This is the most perfect *performance* EVER! I have watched it many times and never tire of it. I love the way it starts out with just Nancy then Ann then builds many layers until ultimately the end with everything and everybody in perfect unison. Ann with her perfect voice and presence! All this in front of LZ! And, John Bonham's (hence the derbies) son, Jason, on drums. Oh, my!
sassiebrat : I don’t know if it was an action by CZcams mod but a comment was posted on here by some childish, 20 going on 13 troll, referring to Ann’s gender. Thank goodness, it is no longer here.
Sassiiebrat: just for info and continuing learning, we refer (UK) to “derbies” as Bowler hats. They were introduced as part of the uniform worn by the gamekeepers on one of our rich men’s estate. But in those days there was more violence so the hat was armoured to reduce the effect from a blow with a truncheon.
Spot on !! A miraculous emotionally defying tribute by legends to legends that will never be duplicated on any level and forever will be remembered embraced by fans/friends /followers of both Heart and Led Zeppelin ! I cry every time I see /hear this !
Remember, Anne Wilson is in her late 60s when she sang this, well past her prime of 30 years earlier, yet she is still amazing. She can't quite hit those high notes she once did with ease, but what Rock lead vocalist can at that age? Just so powerful still today. Saw them in concert way back in 1977 in their hometown of Seattle, and it was an unbelievable evening. Thanks
And think about how blown away Zeppelin was by this performance, not to mention how it was for Heart to sing in front of their heroes. Jimmy Paige was so astounded that he laughed like a young kid at how epic this was. In a way, they got to hear their song like it was something they were hearing for the first time---- this version was so good that they not only could reminisce about it while listening, but appreciate it in another way--- like they had never heard it before, because of the level at which Heart pulled it off. It wasnt some knock-off cover for sure. This version, in fact, was equal to and maybe even (unimaginably) better than the original, and the original was otherworldy. Heart, though, knocked it out of the universe. Amazing and beyond!
I loved the detail, the hats in remembrance of their late drummer. Must have been so emotional for his son to drum there, full circle. ❤ Ann's voice...😍 Great reaction!
Page is the MAN! ............Ann and Nancy have covered Zep songs for decades. In fact they played in front of Zeppelin during Zeps induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
I'm still in awe watching this Valerie, one of your best, love you girl..arguably one of the number one songs of all time.... the looks on Robert Plants face and Jimmy Page, priceless. I think I can die now :-)
I love what the people who put this together did. They did not try to compete with the original they just made it special. I think you have to watch this performance to fully appreciate it but you only need to hear Zeppelin on the radio to immures yourself in this song.
Been watching Heart tearing up Zep tunes since 74' . Best covers of Zep ever. Saw Heart and the Led Zepplin Experience with Jason a few years back . Excellent
Epic is the correct way to describe this tribute to Led Zeppelin. I think I like it better than the original, just for the pure emotion it brings out. Everything - the choir with the bowler hats, Bonham's son on the drums, Nancy's voice and Ann's intro - evoke the raw feelings of missing someone who is gone. Robert Plant almost brought to tears - me, well I don't have that kinda control. I sob everytime I see this performance.
Great reaction. I got a lump in my throat when Jason looked up as if looking for his dad. If you aren’t moved by that and Robert Plant in tears, then there’s something wrong with you. And Nancy and the guitarist had to be nervous knowing Jimmy Page was watching them play his riffs
This cover by Heart is several years old and has been reviewed over and over--and I have yet to hear one word of critism! Everybody found this an astonishing performance. the choir was such a great idea! Ann was not drowned out!
I absolutely LOVE this version... And Ann Wilson is and ever was such a stunning, gifted and underrated vocalist! I absolutely also love the version of "Alone" they did - ok a little less breath in some notes compared to the original 80's version but sooooo much feeling and love, exceptional. And come on, she's born 1950 - if I only perform at 20% of what she does at her age I will be in heaven ;)
Seeing Robert crying .. is so moving I’m sure he was looking back 40 years seeing himself on stage with his friend John behind him ... I was crying the whole time ..
Valerie - there's a version of Heart's "Alone" done acoustically by Floor, Marco & Troy from Nightwish you should react to. Ann said she loved it, the same way Lady Gaga did with Floor's version of "Shallow". ❤️
I've had the pleasure of seeing 3 of the greatest vocalists in rock live in my lifetime. Steve Perry of Journey, Freddie Mercury of Queen (both of them twice) and Ann Wilson of Heart. I saw Heart way back in 1977 during the "Little Queen" tour in Asbury Park, New Jersey on the boardwalk at Convention Hall. It was August 16th the day Elvis died, to honor the King they dedicated the final song of their encore Zeppelin's "Rock and Roll" to him.
Drummer is the son (Jason Bonham) of the late John Bonham, the original, and only drummer for the Band. Later you see Robert Plant tear up and tap his chest ("Love you."). He had no idea that Jason was going to be the drummer for this Led Zeppelin Kennedy Center Awards Tribute. So touching, I began to tear up as well. I'll bet John Bonham was looking down and saying "That's my son...atta Boy...atta Boy."
That's why I didn't recognize the drummer. Heart is a big Seattle band and their regular drummer has been Ben Smith. No wonder Robert Plant had that reaction. Thanks for sharing. :)
Beautiful! You could tell that Jimmy Page wanted so badly to be up there during that guitar solo. Heart is the lonely band that could do Led Zeppelin justice.
Nancy Wilson can mesmerize anyone with her guitar skills. Then add Ann Wilson's vocals and it's perfection. No one else could pull this off. Notice Bonnie Raitt in the audience - rockin' it!
Jimmy said on the BBC that they wrote the song in such a way that covering artistes could select different ways to open levels of the song in different ways. I feel that Ann and Nancy have actually made it there.
I love this performance . I also liked the reaction the remaining members had to it. I just have to say, Led Zeppelin played this with 3 musicians and one vocalist, and their live version had every bit as much impact as this symphonic performance and with a choir. By the way, they are wearing the John Bonham bowler hat in memory of Bonzo, RIP.
The "good drumming reaction" was to a part that John Bonham played on the live version from " The Song Remains The Same". His son paid tribute to him during that part. A subtle addition that makes this whole performance legendary.
I read the Ann and Nancy used to do Led Zeppelin covers before they became famous. I believe it because they were spot on. Ann Wilson is the queen of rock!
this was an outstanding performance. Beautiful and powerful. I used to listen to this blasting my ears. The guy looked super emotional. great reaction.
I got to see them perform this in person. At the site of the original Woodstock. Barefoot in the rain with some of my favorite people. Group hugs after. I'll never forget it.
No pressure at all... Rear the very end when Jason Bonham bowed his head, closed his eyes then looked up towards Heaven it was like he was saying "You made it up the stairway dad". Very moving.
It's hard not to tear up its so beautiful it just keeps building they have nerves of steel to play in front of Robert and the other Zep band members :-)
I was part of the choir for this show, it was an amazing experience. Dave Grohl was on drums for all the rehearsals, so it was a surprise to everyone when Jason Bonham came out for the final performance. Also, this video has footage both from the dress rehearsal, and the live performance. After the show was over, Stephen Colbert came up to me and 2 of my fellow choir members to tell us that we did a great job, it was surreal.
Choral arrangement was done by Rob Mathes, and our chorus director is Joyce Garrett. Our choir was also at Obama's inauguration, Bruce Springsteen Super Bowl, and every Christmas in Washington performance on TNT, until it was canceled.
We were drawn from a lot of different sources around the DC area, including some former High School choirs after we all graduated, some church choirs, and eventually some University of Maryland choir members.
We rehearsed every day including weekends for about 3 weeks for this, and for most of our performances
Thank you so much for this info. You did a great job. Everyone was incredible. What a beautiful song. ❤️
You were all incredible, ty for sharing.. I heard Zeppelin actually so impressed, Robert Plant 🪴 was impressed.. Congratulations 🎉
Your choir performances - both mic’d 🎤 small choir and mass choir with Bonzo’s bowler hats - were the most powerful accents on this tributes. Don’t get me wrong, the strings, horns, keys all awesome accents too. But you guys in the choirs made it truly Stairway to Heavenly!
Thank you 🙏🏽
Ann Wilson is untouchable. ❤️
This was also an emotional performance for Robert Plant as the drummer is John Bonham son.
What always gets me is his glance upwards at the end. Feels like intruding upon a private moment of joy, love but also grief.
I agree jerry. Everytime I see this I look away. Because it looks full of love, missing and sorrow. I watch this all the time and after the first time ive always looked away
..and John Bonham was a dear friend of his...brought him to join Zeppelin.
Jason is a amazing drummer just like his dad was.
Ann Wilson, she's one of a kind, in my opinion she's one of the best singers in the world 😁
I totally agree.
Best female rock vocalist EVER, top 5 over all.
Andrew , what can I say, you have your opinion and I have mine. I admit I haven't heard every female singer in the world . so just for you I'll reword it, she's one of the best singers I've heard. Just for the record she's even better live, especially when your right at the front 😁
@Bakema NL lol.so would I.
@Andrew Ongais name a few since there's no way in hell, you could name a hundred, that are better.
I love that it was Jason Bonham on drums wearing a "bowler hat" like his father used to wear. And all the choir members at the end were wearing bowler hats too. A touching tribute to the late great John Bonham.
He is also using a Ludwig Vistalite drum kit similar to the one his father used with Led Zeppelin.
the hat was his dads not a re pop and the drum kit was his fathers not played sine he died was in the same shape as then skins and all it was the real deal !!.
Fun fact, Robert pretty much hates it, when others sing their songs, and on top of his "do not touch" list, is "Stairway to heaven".
But... he does have a soft spot for the Wilson sisters, and he sought them out after the show, to not only congratulate them on a job well done, but also to tell them he really loved the performance.
And what isnt there to love about this, the choir, the orchestra, the second choir, the bowler hats, Jason Bonham, "Blue" Lou Marini! (ok, i added him for me, because i'm a HUGE fan of his work) and the Wilson sisters ofc. (Heart, the female counterpart to Led Zeppelin)
I love the joy you express when hearing this masterclass performance of the giant classic song by Led Zeppelin by the lovely sisters.
Ann's vocals are as good as way back in the 70s' she has not lost a single frequency from her range, she's still as clear as a church bell, and Nancy has got to be one of the best acoustic guitar players around, the talent these two share among them, is almost unfair lol... almost ;)
Ann is 69 now, but if you didnt know, someone could easily fool you into thinking this is a lady in her early 30's or even her 20's. (she was 62 or 63 at the time of this honoring) and over 4 decades, they've been at it, and been successful from day one.
Ty again Valerie, for a great video and reaction, to me, if i cannot have the Led Zeppelin version, then this version is the perfect replacement for me, the power of it all... just wow.
(Edit, in this video, i just love how Yo Yo Ma is enjoying it all, and how Bonnie Riatt is rocking out to this wonderful performance)
@Andrew Ongais She's is to be seen, close to the ending of the song, her distinctive white lock of hair, can be spotted hehehe :)
(Edit* looked it up for you, in this video, its at the 7:46 mark, 2 seconds of one hell of a awesome lady :D )
in an interview, Anne shares that they had dinner with Led Zeppelin after the show.... Robert Plant says he loved the cover....
John, well said. I too loved the joy and personal tid-bits she added. Ann's voice has remained strong and clear all these decades. Another musician reactor explained how difficult keeping every note crisp and on time Nancy's intro is to do.
Wow thank you!
At the same time you can see him, and the rest of the LZ going down the memory lane. :)
Ann Wilson - Rock Goddess. She could sing the phonebook, and she'd rock it.
As homages go, this is as respectfully on point as something can be. You have it exactly right. No one better than Ann to handle the tall order that is Robert Plant. Thank You!
Heart is thrilling Zed Zeppelin with their own composition! terrific!
This performance always makes me cry. I'm a huge Zep fan and there's so much meaning and emotion here.
Same here. It's the song construction, Ann's vocal performance, the orchestra, the intense scrutiny and anxiousness on Plant's face, Plant's tear when he accepted that those onstage had 'Done It' (turned out a monstrous cover/tribute,) and the suddenly revealed second giant choir! I'm 70 and have been a music freak and TV watcher since '59, and can't remember a performance as hypnotizing and bombastically done!!!
Me too!
I think both Ann and particularly Nancy Wilson are under-rated by the general public .... they belong among the pop-legends. And being joined by Jason Bonham, drumming his heart out to honour Led Zeppelin as well as his late father John, the original drummer of Zeppelin, is a joy to behold.
Nancy sings beautifully, and I think that gets lost sometimes. She would be a tremendous lead singer in her own right.
@@kdbadk Nancy sings lead vocals on a decent chunk of Heart's songs, particularly their '80s-era stuff. She doesn't really get to show it off as much these days but she was a hella underrated guitarist back in the day.
Seven years later, this is still one of the best performances I've ever seen in my life. I hope she's Sung it many times since then, because it really became her song that night.
I agree. I can't imagine the joy of the choir, too. It was spectacular.
I went to a Heart concert this summer and they sang this. Everyone was in tears. It was incredible
Love from the heart 💜
True!..just wished I was seated in the front row for this 🙏
Very very good
During the first few minutes you could hear a pin drop... the rest is history.
Ann and Nancy will rock until the end of time. ♥♥♥
Ann Wilson the best woman singer in rock and roll 😇🎙 ....add Nancy strumming away and John's son ( Jason Bonham on drums ) It's a perfect match.... they nailed it solid ❤ Best cover of "Stairway" ....EVER ! ( R.I.P Bonzo )
Adding the choir was pure musical perfection! The best remake I've ever seen!
I agree. It totally surprised me and took it to another level!
Absolute vocal perfection. She is in a category all her own. Ann Wilson has been mesmerizing me since the 70 s. A master of her craft.
Thank you! The only thing better than watching and appreciating this is to see someone else as equally enthused. It is magnificent!
Ann Wilson. All hail the Queen!
Then when you consider those vocal chords were over 60 years old at the time ..... mind blown!
Plant was misty eyed the entire Heart performance. If you watch from the entire Heart performance, you'll notice their reaction when Jason Bonham walked out. They (Zeppelin) didn't know he was going to be there and was an utter surprise when he walked on stage. Plant said all he could think about was John Bonham and how much he would have loved this performance. That's why you see Jimmy and John bouncing in their seats and Robert is sitting almost motionless. It was an incredibly emotional performance for Robert.
Ann and Nancy (Heart) are my favorite performers of all time. Over the last 40 years I have seen them 3 times and would gladly go again!
Honest! Vulnerable. Pitch Perfect! Best cover of any song EVER. It will never be replicated!
An absolute masterpiece
My favorite part of it was the beginning with Nancy finger picking the start of the song. It is so clear and precise.
Ann is the queen of rock. Still today she can kill it
40 years ago I was dating a girl that lived a block away from Ann.
Neighbors and friends were invited for a "campfire sing-a-long" in her backyard on the lake. A bunch of Beatle tunes and Carpenters and oldies and such.
Sat next to her, and her voice MOVED MY HAIR ! And her voice is even better now. Have "known" them since... many full shows (very close) on my channel. From many years ago right up until last month. Best is Showbox... and Christmas Show with many special guests.
Plant and Page have both made no secret of the fact that they are not fond of "Stairway" being performed/butchered by others. It's wonderful to watch them go from rather stoic and closed in the beginning of this performance to a laughing, enthusiastic standing ovation at the end. A smashing perfromance and a lovely tribute indeed.
Loved how you were just a big fan in this one. Fighting back the tears at the beginning just like all of us. Good one girl
It don't get any better then that ! Perfection !!
This is the most perfect *performance* EVER! I have watched it many times and never tire of it. I love the way it starts out with just Nancy then Ann then builds many layers until ultimately the end with everything and everybody in perfect unison. Ann with her perfect voice and presence! All this in front of LZ! And, John Bonham's (hence the derbies) son, Jason, on drums. Oh, my!
sassiebrat : I don’t know if it was an action by CZcams mod but a comment was posted on here by some childish, 20 going on 13 troll, referring to Ann’s gender. Thank goodness, it is no longer here.
Sassiiebrat: just for info and continuing learning, we refer (UK) to “derbies” as Bowler hats. They were introduced as part of the uniform worn by the gamekeepers on one of our rich men’s estate. But in those days there was more violence so the hat was armoured to reduce the effect from a blow with a truncheon.
@@sirmartinfrobisher TROLLS NEVER DIE. THEY LIVE FOREVER. SADLY.
Spot on !! A miraculous emotionally defying tribute by legends to legends that will never be duplicated on any level and forever will be remembered embraced by fans/friends /followers of both Heart and Led Zeppelin ! I cry every time I see /hear this !
Remember, Anne Wilson is in her late 60s when she sang this, well past her prime of 30 years earlier, yet she is still amazing. She can't quite hit those high notes she once did with ease, but what Rock lead vocalist can at that age? Just so powerful still today. Saw them in concert way back in 1977 in their hometown of Seattle, and it was an unbelievable evening.
Thanks
she was actually 62 years old during this performance.
The wilson sisters can sing and play their ass off. Love these women. Wish I could have seen them live.
I agree! ❤️
Well done!
This damn performance makes me cry every time, yet I keep watching it.
Me, too.
And think about how blown away Zeppelin was by this performance, not to mention how it was for Heart to sing in front of their heroes. Jimmy Paige was so astounded that he laughed like a young kid at how epic this was. In a way, they got to hear their song like it was something they were hearing for the first time---- this version was so good that they not only could reminisce about it while listening, but appreciate it in another way--- like they had never heard it before, because of the level at which Heart pulled it off. It wasnt some knock-off cover for sure. This version, in fact, was equal to and maybe even (unimaginably) better than the original, and the original was otherworldy. Heart, though, knocked it out of the universe. Amazing and beyond!
Crazy on you was my favorite. I love Ann, and Nancy Wison. They killed this song! Jimmy Page was really happy with the cover.
Plant was tearing up.
I loved the detail, the hats in remembrance of their late drummer. Must have been so emotional for his son to drum there, full circle. ❤ Ann's voice...😍
Great reaction!
Page is the MAN! ............Ann and Nancy have covered Zep songs for decades. In fact they played in front of Zeppelin during Zeps induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Legends of rock paying tribute to legends of rock. Outstanding.
Love that "to be a rock and not to roll"....that raspy vocal is awesome.
From the heart ❤️ they open for led z back in the day
Rock history made before our eyes 👍
I'm still in awe watching this Valerie, one of your best, love you girl..arguably one of the number one songs of all time.... the looks on Robert Plants face and Jimmy Page, priceless. I think I can die now :-)
I love what the people who put this together did. They did not try to compete with the original they just made it special. I think you have to watch this performance to fully appreciate it but you only need to hear Zeppelin on the radio to immures yourself in this song.
Been watching Heart tearing up Zep tunes since 74' . Best covers of Zep ever. Saw Heart and the Led Zepplin Experience with Jason a few years back . Excellent
This performance made my eyes water for some reason.
Me, too!
Me also.
Me too, every time! So powerful!
Probably the best Zeppelin cover.
Best cover ever? Luv how u review also. It was just awesome, with plant and page there, heart killed it, like they always do.👍👍🚀🚀🚀🚀
They took everybody to church!
I loved seeing your emotional reaction throughout this song... It was obvious it touched you, as it has most of us that have watched it...
Epic is the correct way to describe this tribute to Led Zeppelin. I think I like it better than the original, just for the pure emotion it brings out. Everything - the choir with the bowler hats, Bonham's son on the drums, Nancy's voice and Ann's intro - evoke the raw feelings of missing someone who is gone. Robert Plant almost brought to tears - me, well I don't have that kinda control. I sob everytime I see this performance.
Great reaction. I got a lump in my throat when Jason looked up as if looking for his dad. If you aren’t moved by that and Robert Plant in tears, then there’s something wrong with you. And Nancy and the guitarist had to be nervous knowing Jimmy Page was watching them play his riffs
This cover by Heart is several years old and has been reviewed over and over--and I have yet to hear one word of critism! Everybody found this an astonishing performance. the choir was such a great idea! Ann was not drowned out!
SHE SANG WITH THEM. NOT ABOVE OR BELOW THEM. ASTONISHING.
I cannot fathom how incredibly hard it is to sing this top 10 song in front of the original songwriters/performers AND TV too.
There is no video but Ann Wilson's tribute "Jezabel" is other worldly. Best I've ever heard.
I absolutely LOVE this version... And Ann Wilson is and ever was such a stunning, gifted and underrated vocalist! I absolutely also love the version of "Alone" they did - ok a little less breath in some notes compared to the original 80's version but sooooo much feeling and love, exceptional. And come on, she's born 1950 - if I only perform at 20% of what she does at her age I will be in heaven ;)
Beautiful, mind blowing.
Seeing Robert crying .. is so moving I’m sure he was looking back 40 years seeing himself on stage with his friend John behind him ... I was crying the whole time ..
Valerie - there's a version of Heart's "Alone" done acoustically by Floor, Marco & Troy from Nightwish you should react to. Ann said she loved it, the same way Lady Gaga did with Floor's version of "Shallow". ❤️
I've had the pleasure of seeing 3 of the greatest vocalists in rock live in my lifetime. Steve Perry of Journey, Freddie Mercury of Queen (both of them twice) and Ann Wilson of Heart. I saw Heart way back in 1977 during the "Little Queen" tour in Asbury Park, New Jersey on the boardwalk at Convention Hall. It was August 16th the day Elvis died, to honor the King they dedicated the final song of their encore Zeppelin's "Rock and Roll" to him.
The Giants of Rock are visibly moved .
Drummer is the son (Jason Bonham) of the late John Bonham, the original, and only drummer for the Band. Later you see Robert Plant tear up and tap his chest ("Love you."). He had no idea that Jason was going to be the drummer for this Led Zeppelin Kennedy Center Awards Tribute. So touching, I began to tear up as well. I'll bet John Bonham was looking down and saying "That's my son...atta Boy...atta Boy."
That's why I didn't recognize the drummer. Heart is a big Seattle band and their regular drummer has been Ben Smith. No wonder Robert Plant had that reaction. Thanks for sharing. :)
Beautiful! You could tell that Jimmy Page wanted so badly to be up there during that guitar solo. Heart is the lonely band that could do Led Zeppelin justice.
yeah like TSRTS> epic solo from page..
This is the only true, worthy cover of this song. The only one.
John Bonham used to wear the bowler hat sometimes. Great tribute to him with son playing.
What Aretha was to soul/r&b, Ann is the rock and roll equivalent. When Wilson sings, I get goosebumps...chills.
Also...Nancy Wilson is 66 (I just looked it up)...and still breathtakingly beautiful.
Ufff, Page's face all the song...so, so emotive. Can't contain the thears. Awesome.
Heart was my first concert, and I fell hard for Nancy Wilson. Of course I was a Zeppelin fan, so this really meant something to me
Nancy Wilson can mesmerize anyone with her guitar skills. Then add Ann Wilson's vocals and it's perfection. No one else could pull this off. Notice Bonnie Raitt in the audience - rockin' it!
And Yo Yo Ma head banging a bit and Debbie Allen raising her hands and getting some religion.
@@dicklauder Don't forget Bonnie Rait
Ann Wilson....the greatest!! More Heart, please.
Rock goddess, singing in from of rock gods, an epic performance of a legendary song!
glad to see somebody understands this song- just gotta feel it- peace!
"To be a rock and not to roll" if you don't have goosebumps or a tear in your eye at this point, you don't know greatness
It was an award banquet for led Zeppelin Stairway to Heaven 50 years and still rocks on and she nailed it
Jimmy said on the BBC that they wrote the song in such a way that covering artistes could select different ways to open levels of the song in different ways. I feel that Ann and Nancy have actually made it there.
I can’t watch without crying BRILLIANT
I love this performance . I also liked the reaction the remaining members had to it. I just have to say, Led Zeppelin played this with 3 musicians and one vocalist, and their live version had every bit as much impact as this symphonic performance and with a choir. By the way, they are wearing the John Bonham bowler hat in memory of Bonzo, RIP.
This is a tremendous evaluation. She has so much joy sharing the strengths and positives of the performances. Great, great video.
The "good drumming reaction" was to a part that John Bonham played on the live version from " The Song Remains The Same". His son paid tribute to him during that part. A subtle addition that makes this whole performance legendary.
Brilliant reaction. thank you!
that was so awesome. i will view your other videos. so awesome. much love.
I cry every time i see this cover...thank you for your reaction video
I read the Ann and Nancy used to do Led Zeppelin covers before they became famous. I believe it because they were spot on. Ann Wilson is the queen of rock!
i cry every time i watch this performance
this was an outstanding performance. Beautiful and powerful. I used to listen to this blasting my ears. The guy looked super emotional. great reaction.
So love what you said... music is about sharing and community, not competition. ❤
one can tell from your genuine and joyful reaction that you a true fan! One of the BEST reactions to this performance, thanks.
Beautiful reaction Vocal Splendor. One of the best I have ever heard after having listened to MANY peoples' reactions to a variety of songs.
I got to see them perform this in person. At the site of the original Woodstock. Barefoot in the rain with some of my favorite people. Group hugs after. I'll never forget it.
No pressure at all...
Rear the very end when Jason Bonham bowed his head, closed his eyes then looked up towards Heaven it was like he was saying "You made it up the stairway dad". Very moving.
Saw this when it aired on tv and you just knew you were witnessing magic and history. Still gives me chills seeing it!
Never thought that I could respect Ann more until I saw this.
What an amazing tribute! I can't help but be touched every time I watch and hear this.
Your spontaneous and emotional reaction was as entertaining to me as the (as you say) "epic" performance itself......wonderful to watch...
Makes me emotional every time I see this performance
Greatest cover ever and great analysis too.
I listen to this song daily....DAILY !!!
It's hard not to tear up its so beautiful it just keeps building they have nerves of steel to play in front of Robert and the other Zep band members :-)
Ann's got a real gospel quality to her voice in parts of this song. Bringing in the choir was a great choice!
Sends chills down this old lady's spine.