Dave Rawlings Machine - Going to California (Live at Georgia Theatre)

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  • čas přidán 23. 12. 2013
  • Dave Rawlings Machine performs "Going To California" (By Led Zeppelin) live at the Georgia Theatre in Athens, Ga. Dave Rawlings Machine is comprised of Dave Rawlings, Gillian Welch, John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin), Willie Watson (Old Crowe Medicine Show), and Paul Kowert (Punch Brothers).
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Komentáře • 534

  • @DaveB-hg7el
    @DaveB-hg7el Před 7 dny +1

    Well damn, this is simply sweet. As someone who grew up during the classic rock era, it became tiresome to keep hearing the same version of the same songs over and over again. I appreciate the artistry and skills of the players here. Thank you for posting this, peace 💚

  • @TheHarleyrulz
    @TheHarleyrulz Před rokem +48

    I just stumbled upon this and I don’t know that I’ve ever heard a more beautiful version of this song. I’m totally blown away. John Paul Jones is amazing.

  • @ambu6478
    @ambu6478 Před rokem +42

    John Paul Jones and Dave Rawlings doing one of Led Zeppelin's greatest songs!! It doesn't get much better than that!!

    • @JohnDoe-vy5hh
      @JohnDoe-vy5hh Před 3 měsíci

      Ikr?

    • @knitkat70
      @knitkat70 Před 10 dny

      The only thing better is seeing them in person.Which I did in Asheville. Was lucky to be there. Magical🤩

    • @adamhill2467
      @adamhill2467 Před 3 dny

      What? Did you not notice Willie Watson and Gillian Welch? Lol🤩

  • @NeverBeenOnMaury
    @NeverBeenOnMaury Před 2 lety +14

    Hats off to the bass player.
    I couldn't imagine having to play something JPJ wrote less than 4 feet from him. Lol

  • @kripakov
    @kripakov Před rokem +10

    Ah man…you lucky lucky lucky bastards…what an incredible opportunity to play with such a giant and living legend. I’m totally and completely impressed with JPJ, his musicianship, legacy and authentic humility…he’s so great they named two popes after him

    • @ahenders81
      @ahenders81 Před 2 měsíci

      Massive respect and admiration to ALL of these musicians.

  • @ThinWhiteAxe
    @ThinWhiteAxe Před 4 lety +140

    I'm blown away by what they did with the bridge section here. On the original, Led Zeppelin used Robert's best ethereal howl and a healthy dose of reverb to give it that faraway dark sound, but here they use bluegrass harmonies, and even though they don't sound the same, they still convey almost exactly the same emotion as the original. Magical.

    • @Roganlifenberg
      @Roganlifenberg Před 3 lety +6

      YES! I was looking for this comment! However they added that edge to it - it feels more minor, maybe there's a dominant 7th or something in there, my ear isn't good enough to know - but they were all SO tight on those harmonies. I literally gasped

    • @sionyevans
      @sionyevans Před 3 lety +4

      Thin White Axe !! Superb name my friend...splendid breakdown man..you got led zep in your heart ...I know that..this was sublime !! Just magical..!!! Much respect brother/sister

    • @tamegomait
      @tamegomait Před 2 lety +2

      🙏

    • @alexanderh.5814
      @alexanderh.5814 Před 2 lety +8

      I drove from Greenville SC to see this show in Athens. Best money on gas I ever spent.

    • @fitz6061
      @fitz6061 Před 2 lety +1

      i heard it too

  • @spgtenor
    @spgtenor Před 2 lety +53

    This has to be one of the best live renditions of this song. Fantastic vocals, harmonies and playing!

    • @mjq21xb
      @mjq21xb Před rokem

      Folk royalty cast right here

    • @kevinkelley3657
      @kevinkelley3657 Před 8 měsíci +2

      For 5 people, no effects, it is the best I have ever heard. They were magnificent. The bass was on a seperate channel, I will give that. The 4 performers on the front were on 1 microphone, and I do not know how that could be auto tuned. 4 singers, 4 string instruments, 1 microphone.

  • @jacicrimmccrary
    @jacicrimmccrary Před 3 měsíci +1

    I saw them performing this song with John Paul Jones in Telluride and it was spectacular!

  • @Rengray2
    @Rengray2 Před 3 lety +51

    JPJ never fails to amaze. The man is an absolute natural prodigy. I've watched a half-dozen different versions of this song, and he floats along/over/with each one like it's the hundredth time he's done it. What a talent!!

    • @UrielLuviano
      @UrielLuviano Před rokem +2

      I think you got the name of Willem Dafoe wrong there.

    • @man.bike.camp.4409
      @man.bike.camp.4409 Před rokem +1

      @@pmbbmp I think they mean the hundredth time he's played each version.

  • @drmlabs
    @drmlabs Před 10 lety +65

    love how you can always actually _see_ Gillian listening real real hard. I love that

  • @billder999
    @billder999 Před 9 lety +75

    I love the way John Paul weaves the mandolin in and around the voices of 3 separate guitars... so warming to see him playing with Dave and Gillian... he is an evolving man (though this was an old song for him).

    • @FarWestHammer
      @FarWestHammer Před 8 lety +2

      I thought there were a few funny moments between him and Dave, with both of them filling in the same spaces. What superb musicians, though.

    • @fitz6061
      @fitz6061 Před 2 lety

      you can hear him giving little checks. love his contributions, this is among my favs.

  • @phydauex
    @phydauex Před 10 lety +86

    Beautiful rendition. Love that JPJ continues to play with young musicians in just about any setting. Great take on this song.

    • @andrewfuller62
      @andrewfuller62 Před 4 lety +6

      Plays with old ones like Seasick Steve also. Very, very accomplished muso is our JPJ.

  • @jmorra
    @jmorra Před 7 lety +47

    Richard Thompson recently said of David Rawlings -- "he plays leads, rhythm and sings-- he's brilliant." High praise and so true. So good to see JPJ in there -- royalty!

    • @jude999
      @jude999 Před rokem +1

      I am VERY picky about music, and I like Dave's stuff equal to Gillian.

  • @andrewptob
    @andrewptob Před 4 lety +7

    God, what would life be without such great music?

  • @williamknell864
    @williamknell864 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Gorgeous.
    Five people around a mic playing a song.
    Just flippin' gorgeous.

  • @alanbobbymcguire5099
    @alanbobbymcguire5099 Před 2 lety +2

    JPJ. The most underrated but best musician in Led Zeppelin.

  • @RO8YO
    @RO8YO Před 2 lety +6

    I love how intently they are all listening to each other.

  • @dannyswader1697
    @dannyswader1697 Před 2 lety +9

    I can't say I have ever seen or heard anything as good as this except for the real led Zeppelin version live . NICE 👍!

  • @colinmclellan77
    @colinmclellan77 Před 2 lety +8

    ... and seven years later, it is still perfection.

  • @michaelreis8266
    @michaelreis8266 Před 3 lety +3

    I don't know why this waited 8 years to find me but I'm glad it did, just awesome 👍

  • @jude999
    @jude999 Před rokem +6

    I love the intimacy of this space, and the careful landing at the end, like the soft touchdown of a jet plane.

  • @TimothySmith-bq1oz
    @TimothySmith-bq1oz Před měsícem

    I saw this show in St Louis....I can almost remember every note!

  • @Simbosan
    @Simbosan Před 2 měsíci +2

    Anyone else spot how amazing the bass player is? That's some tasteful work

  • @dodgedandle8311
    @dodgedandle8311 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Fantastic Cover of an Absolute Classic J.P.J. is and always will be Absolute Top Draw, An Incredible Musician ⭐️🌞🙌❤️

  • @davidepperson2376
    @davidepperson2376 Před 5 měsíci +2

    That was exquisite. Stunning. Unbelievable.

  • @diggintheblueswithaparrot1329
    @diggintheblueswithaparrot1329 Před 5 měsíci +1

    You guys have done the unthinkable..
    You resisted including the name of the obvious in the title of the video when it was so easy to do so…and for that reason alone you are absolute legends.

  • @dhughesphd
    @dhughesphd Před 4 lety +10

    Had the pleasure of seeing these folks perform this particular piece. It was 2 days before Thanksgiving in Athens, GA (a college town). Folks still packed the place out. The crowd demanded so many encores (3 or 4 if I recall) that the group had to huddle on stage to figure out what to play next since they had exhausted all their material. Wound up doing some impromptu O' Brother Where Art Thou? One of the best concerts I've ever attended.

    • @alexanderh.5814
      @alexanderh.5814 Před 2 lety +2

      I was there too. At the Georgia Theater. Best show I’ve ever seen in Athens…or anywhere. I believe this video may be from them warming up in a back room at the Georgia Theater before that show.

  • @herrrmike
    @herrrmike Před 2 lety +2

    Everything from Gillian and Dave feels so intimate.

  • @98pharaoh
    @98pharaoh Před rokem +4

    Blown away. Beautiful. Love how the other vocalists lend a hand and lift him up during the challenging parts. Real humans.

  • @joshb23
    @joshb23 Před 8 lety +62

    SICK - THAT is how it is done, one mic, pure talent, nowhere to hide! Welch and Rawlings can do no wrong, JPJ is a true legend, and the song is, well... what can one say about the Mighty Zeppelin?

  • @aiden4884
    @aiden4884 Před rokem +2

    I just met a man in a guitar shop named Terry who told me about this group, very happy he did! Wonderful sound!

  • @psandvik
    @psandvik Před rokem +4

    A great version of a classic.

  • @zjowdown
    @zjowdown Před 5 měsíci +6

    Imagine running into them in a pub. You’ll never go home anymore

  • @CoorsBudMiller74
    @CoorsBudMiller74 Před 10 lety +19

    I love how Willie Watson can just play like he's been there for ever!,!!!

  • @TerryHarveyuponophir
    @TerryHarveyuponophir Před 10 lety +3

    Nice to find on a chilly but sunny California Sunday morning. Well played sir.

  • @stevehutchinson2336
    @stevehutchinson2336 Před 4 lety +5

    we all just need a moment of silence after that amazing series of moments!

  • @pconlisk
    @pconlisk Před 3 lety +8

    That was an impressive rendition of a long loved song. Wow is John Paul Jones talented.

  • @beejoyful7679
    @beejoyful7679 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Wow... I'm melted into a puddle of ♥♪ What a treat and pure pleasure ♫

  • @kevindunne6520
    @kevindunne6520 Před 4 lety +8

    Dave you nailed the vocals. You all are a living Talent.

  • @josephhummel3460
    @josephhummel3460 Před rokem +1

    I see you Gillian. Kicking ass as usual

  • @jonmars9559
    @jonmars9559 Před rokem +3

    That's an insane amount of talent, all in sync. Crazy!

  • @briansquire5397
    @briansquire5397 Před 6 měsíci

    I just listened to this for the first time ever. Wow! I never knew there was another version of this song so perfectly performed, and it's live!!! These guys should be eternally proud of this performance!

  • @STETTRACE
    @STETTRACE Před rokem +1

    I’ll tell you what’s real about this………..
    Is that I’ve only recently gotten into Dave and Gillian. Their music has hit me on a DEEP level…….. NOW I find THIS???? With JPG????
    Music IS THE UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE!!!!!$

  • @leslielees5438
    @leslielees5438 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I saw David and John Paul at the Bowery Balloon in a Gillian concert. They were astonishing. I don't think I have ever heard anything better

    • @mikeys7536
      @mikeys7536 Před 2 měsíci

      The English folk nuances in Zeppelin music blends so well with American folk music.

  • @MatthewLipschultz
    @MatthewLipschultz Před 10 lety +29

    How many people watching this, miss the fact that it's JPJ on mandolin? Great share. Thanks!

  • @davidsmithee9087
    @davidsmithee9087 Před rokem

    ...John Paul...Willie...Gillian - and, David...this is so damned hauntingly beautiful...

  • @adjectivesarecool
    @adjectivesarecool Před 9 lety +2

    I saw Dave Rawlings Machine in they June. They were absolutely incredible. The fact that I had the privilege of hearing JPJ play Going to California in a small venue is great, but it doesn't make up for the fact that I was too young to see Led Zeppelin live.

  • @glomerol8300
    @glomerol8300 Před rokem +4

    Effortlessly brilliant.

  • @phillipmcgarry1315
    @phillipmcgarry1315 Před 4 lety +44

    How are those two young guys not constantly thinking, "Holy shit, I'm playing Led Zeppelin with John Paul Jones and Gillian Welch?!"

    • @mateuszmattias
      @mateuszmattias Před 3 lety +4

      Well, maybe they are thinking that...

    • @Dystopian63
      @Dystopian63 Před 3 lety +1

      i think their mugs were doing just that

    • @VictorRochaGaming
      @VictorRochaGaming Před 3 lety +3

      It's the other way around. He's pinching himself because he's playing with Gillian & Dave.

    • @Dystopian63
      @Dystopian63 Před 3 lety +1

      @@VictorRochaGaming lol, nope. ;-}

    • @tedhart7708
      @tedhart7708 Před 3 lety +1

      Aren't those 2 young guys part of the band with Dave and Gillian?

  • @matthewmaguire3554
    @matthewmaguire3554 Před rokem +1

    With performances like this Zep will live forever.🔥

  • @paullandry5907
    @paullandry5907 Před 3 lety +4

    I absolutely LOVE this version with John Paul ! :)

  • @prometheusfallen
    @prometheusfallen Před rokem +1

    I'm so happy that this exists.

  • @jamesbond4633
    @jamesbond4633 Před 4 lety +5

    Wow ....the musicianship on this is incredible. The interplay between the mandolin and the guitar is brilliant. Obviously in the original Robert Plant's voice back then was the cherry on top. This is still brilliant in a different way and adding in the harmonies takes it to a different place which is still amazing. They nailed the feeling and atmosphere of the song.....the longing and melancholy and joy all wrapped up together. I am a instant fan!!!!!

  • @ashleywhatley8238
    @ashleywhatley8238 Před 6 měsíci

    Whenever I feel that inevitable need to release that built up tension, soften up and let go of that pent up steam. All I need do is listen, watch and inevitably sigh. Thanks guys, for all your efforts, I will always stop by and give this recording "a much needed listening to". All the best and take care... :)

  • @markhill9275
    @markhill9275 Před 14 dny

    JPJ with his mandolin, and 3 guitarists to do what 1 Jimmy can do, and he still does it better!

  • @vtxrider838
    @vtxrider838 Před 2 lety +3

    The pure joy they show in making this music whole thing is amazing

  • @rbra9611
    @rbra9611 Před 7 lety +2

    I saw the show at the Georgia Theater in Athens, and it was one of the top 2 or 3 concerts I have ever attended. Awesome musicians having a good time. I didn't know John Paul Jones was playing with them. I must admit I was a little awestruck being 4 rows away from a member of Zeppelin. Great musician.

  • @DanielMeier-ox5kc
    @DanielMeier-ox5kc Před 14 dny

    Thank you JPJ!

  • @paulhicks3595
    @paulhicks3595 Před rokem

    Breathtaking.

  • @sukiejones3962
    @sukiejones3962 Před 9 lety +6

    Saw these guys last night in L.A.! They played this song as their encore. Was really a great show that I believe everyone enjoyed! All of these 5 in the picture here were at the show and just extremely full of talent, as you should be able to see and hear.

  • @lookingood364
    @lookingood364 Před 3 lety +1

    Lovely!!!!!!! Makes my body want to just explode with I don't know what. Thank you.

  • @davidstewart9982
    @davidstewart9982 Před 8 měsíci

    Sublime, as expected! Can’t fault Rawlins, ever

  • @robertbragg1573
    @robertbragg1573 Před rokem

    This is my first experience of Dave and the machine. WOW! this is an experience period. O' Dave has the suave needed for it

  • @startreker8591
    @startreker8591 Před 2 lety

    One of the most beautiful art piece y this people

  • @amarissey
    @amarissey Před 10 lety +3

    Wow. My day can't be terrible after I've watched this.

  • @robertclary5595
    @robertclary5595 Před 6 lety +1

    I've watched & listended to this a few times now. It is just the best thing I've ever seen & heard. I'm not a huge Zep fan, but I love this song and so do Dave, Gillian & Willie. They are just in awe of JPJ and he plays it beautifully. The singing is perfect, the harmonies sublime, David's guitar part is subtle and everybody in the group is in love with this performance. I can't imagine anything better.

  • @colinmclellan77
    @colinmclellan77 Před 9 lety +2

    Now that was real music.

  • @iiir9454
    @iiir9454 Před 2 lety

    This playlist is truly unbelievable as it is like I did it. Keep thinking well the next one will seperate things and nope. We must be brothers from another man truly

  • @jojoheartspaypay
    @jojoheartspaypay Před 10 lety +11

    This is ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!!! Every gear and on every level.Im devastated!! And with Jonesy too!!

  • @renernewton383
    @renernewton383 Před 2 lety

    That was Awesome.......

  • @glh-zs7mf
    @glh-zs7mf Před 6 lety +1

    Incredible music tremendous blend of serious talent here, beautiful - God help the thumbs down people

  • @mglaser6811
    @mglaser6811 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank god...there's such great music...handmade and full of heart and soul...really glad to See JPJ playing this wonderfull mandolin...✌👍👍

  • @briteppr62
    @briteppr62 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow, this rendition really captures soulful, earthy, folk blues. Wonderful!

  • @glendaclem4807
    @glendaclem4807 Před 2 lety

    Memories!

  • @TheSESLIFE
    @TheSESLIFE Před 9 měsíci

    Must’ve been the coolest experience to play this song with JPJ, thank you!!❤

  • @RandomButBeautiful
    @RandomButBeautiful Před 8 měsíci

    fabulous.. its got the old magic like the LZ Earl's Court show...

  • @elwray3506
    @elwray3506 Před 5 lety

    Beautiful tune, mesmerizing performance. And 55 people never got to California.

  • @joecoool100
    @joecoool100 Před 3 lety

    This proves this always was a blue grass song.....the old tones....perfection!!

  • @michaelmcdonald3057
    @michaelmcdonald3057 Před 4 lety +3

    The arco bass is a nice touch! Love this cover.

  • @stephenlennartz3466
    @stephenlennartz3466 Před 11 měsíci

    Awesome! Saw Led Zeppelin in '77 in St. Louis. Great job!!

  • @greviousangell
    @greviousangell Před 2 lety

    Beautiful and that Bass with a bow.....wow!

  • @RichBshine1972
    @RichBshine1972 Před rokem

    That was pretty fu***** incredible

  • @tomthomas8472
    @tomthomas8472 Před 10 lety +1

    This is just so damn good. Having John Paul Jones makes it extra special.

  • @CosmicSpots
    @CosmicSpots Před 4 lety +1

    Fantastic

  • @JimXultra
    @JimXultra Před 2 lety +2

    Love it . Sounds great !!!

  • @Jrad1890
    @Jrad1890 Před 4 lety +8

    this is one of my favorite videos on the internet . i am so glad this is back on youtube

  • @lllarry
    @lllarry Před 3 lety +4

    an absolute masterclass in harmony

  • @STETTRACE
    @STETTRACE Před rokem

    MASTER CLASS FOR SURE

  • @gscott6907
    @gscott6907 Před rokem

    How did I just I find these guys? Glad I did wow

  • @Bushman9
    @Bushman9 Před 11 měsíci

    That was awesome.

  • @PriestsandParamedics
    @PriestsandParamedics Před 10 lety +5

    Willie Watson on guitar!! I miss him in OCMS.

  • @DaveJacoby
    @DaveJacoby Před 10 lety +5

    Absolutely beautiful work.

    • @randytuggle
      @randytuggle Před 10 lety +1

      Nice share, Dave! Thanks for the vid!

  • @pageluvva
    @pageluvva Před 2 lety +1

    This right here is why I get out of bed every day

  • @NukeDoggyDog
    @NukeDoggyDog Před 3 lety +1

    That was righteous, brothers.

  • @aaroncopeland4382
    @aaroncopeland4382 Před 9 lety +2

    One of my favourites. There's just an intangible buzz here...it's as if all the instruments decided to hum to match the intertwined beauty of John Paul Jones, Gillian Welch, and Dave Rawlings!

  • @robhanlon4537
    @robhanlon4537 Před 10 lety

    Love it !

  • @michaelosier5156
    @michaelosier5156 Před 9 lety +16

    Saw them last night at the beautifully restored Cascade Theater here in Redding California. Great show and John Paul Jones did just fine on the Mandolin.

    • @jimirsik
      @jimirsik Před 2 lety +2

      John Paul is a beast on mandolin.

  • @roop366
    @roop366 Před 7 lety +2

    Magic, pure & simple!

  • @CenterThePendulum
    @CenterThePendulum Před 3 měsíci

    The moment JPJ steps in, you’re no longer doing a cover. Not an original, but somewhere between. Incredible.

  • @vegtamvanderveg
    @vegtamvanderveg Před 3 lety

    Love this!