Led Zeppelin (Rain Song) REACTION & ANALYSIS | The Daily Doug (Episode 380)

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In this episode of #TheDailyDoug, I'm going back into the Daily Doug vault to access a full album (Extended Play Lounge) reaction of Led Zeppelin's Houses of the Holy. I recorded this reaction for my Patreon community on February 1, 2022. And, I'm happy to share Rain Song as an excerpt from that video. I hope you enjoy!

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[tektoniks_architects]

Songs like Rain Song separate Zeppelin from many of their contemporaries who could not/did not have their musical and emotional range. Pure beauty.

[blakeh]

I remember buying this album as a teen and listening to it for the first time on my parents console stereo. My mom says what a beautiful song...RIP Mom.

[TheSteve]

George Harrison told them that they needed to do a ballad because all they have is heavy.
So they did, and man I'm so glad they did. 😁

[albreezy]

One of zeppelin's most underrated tunes. I own 2 acoustic guitars and one has been permanently tuned to play this song for like 5 years now lol. Very fun to play and the melody choices are fantastic. One of my favorites of all time.

[PetarBladeStrok]

Oh yeah. More Zeppelin please. I concur. "Ten Years Gone, " "Achilles' Last Stand" & "No Quarter" are some of the best tracks. I'd love "In the Evening" too.

[stanleymasterson]

The Rain Song is their crowning achievement, many fans like me have always felt. Endless great songs, but this stands alone

[davidklopfstein]

Not only is Jimmy a guitar wizard but he is also a production wizard

[tonygittins]

Totally agree with the comment below - JPJ was a masterful arranger...to the extent that his bass work was often undervalued! This Zep song contains some of their most beautiful orchestration.

[ErikMCMLXV]

“They flatted the 5th, I don’t believe it was a sharp 4th”- Who else would hear that? This is why I love his videos!

[kristensands]

I loved this song so much that it was my wedding song. It will always hold a special place in my heart ❤️

[MasterTapes]

From 1969 until 79 Led Zeppelin released some of the greatest rock n roll music ever recorded. Their music 🎶 will forever be timeless.

[allisonrich]

Ah, John Paul Jones, such an accomplished musician.

[TippiGordon]

I'm so insanely jealous that you get to hear all this amazing music with fresh ears. I'd give up several fingers and toes to hear stuff like "The Rain Song" for the first time.

[LuisGarcia-eetr]

This is a very salty Zeppelin tune. It was the first Zepp album I bought at the age of 13. It fascinated me from start to finish. The year was 1973. Today I am 62 years old and it continues to amaze me.
IMHO the best rock band of all time.
A step up from Floyd, Yes, Purple, Sabbath, ELP, and other "big" bands.
Excellent pick Doug.

[Mysterywhiteboy]

Beautiful piece of music. The Rain Song is a masterpiece.

[zakkwyldesdmf]

I love "The Rain Song" - one of the greatest tunes of all time. Anybody who loves music has to love this song. It is kind of "universal" - everyone can relate to that emotion they're expressing.
And they were all in their 20s when this was recorded. Does anyone know if Jimmy Page had any formal education in reading music? Because this is some serious songwriting going on there. If a seasoned musician like Doug has to think twice about the chords used, it really says something.

[michaelakkerman]

Maybe the most beautifully written guitar piece ever. Definitely my favorite ZEPPELIN song.

[ricklee]

"In the light " is definitely worth a listen. Another very underrated song in the zeppelin canon.

[jeronimorubim]

My latest pleasure is watching people discover the complex music of Led Zeppelin, and by witnessing their first hand reactions get to be amused myself all over again

[daseguin]

Musical theorist trying to figure out a complicated musical creative genius that has a very simple yet poetic tale to tell.