heart stairway to heaven led zeppelin kennedy center honors download

'It was just one of those moments where we had to take a really deep breath before we walked out there,' remembered Heart guitarist, Nancy Wilson, during an interview with radio station KSHE in St Louis (via Blabbermouth). It was opened by actor/comedian Jack Black, who crowned Jimmy Page and company as 'the greatest rock and roll band of all time.' Black also described how the power and the beauty of a Zeppelin mixtape in high school changed his life forever, as did the band's wide-ranging lyrics about 'love, Vikings, Vikings making love, and The Lord of the Rings.' Watch his introduction below.Īmong the tribute performances, it was sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart's show-stopping rendition of 'Stairway to Heaven' (featuring Jason Bonham on drums) that truly struck a chord with the members of Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant was even moved to tears by the passionate performance. At the gala ceremony, the Led Zeppelin tribute was saved for last. The date was December 2, 2012, when the year's Kennedy Center honorees gathered in Washington, D.C., for the official ceremonies. There’s still time to change the road you’re on.It was a tremendous moment for Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, and Robert Plant: the surviving members of Led Zeppelin were celebrated as Kennedy Center honorees alongside the likes of legendary blues guitarist Buddy Guy, talk show host David Letterman, actor Dustin Hoffman, and ballerina Natalia Makarova. Yes, there are two paths you can go by, but in the long run It’s just a spring clean for the May queen. If there’s a bustle in your hedgerow, don’t be alarmed now,

In my thoughts I have seen rings of smoke through the trees,Īnd the voices of those who stand looking.Īnd it’s whispered that soon, if we all call the tune,Īnd a new day will dawn for those who stand long, There’s a feeling I get when I look to the west, Sometimes all of our thoughts are misgiven. In a tree by the brook, there’s a songbird who sings, ‘Cause you know sometimes words have two meanings. There’s a sign on the wall but she wants to be sure Ooh, ooh, and she’s buying a stairway to heaven. With a word she can get what she came for. When she gets there she knows, if the stores are all closed

There’s a lady who’s sure all that glitters is gold

With over five million views of the performance on collective social media platforms, the video speaks volumes in regards to the impact this signature song has.Ĭheck it out, below. Among the musicians chosen to pay tribute to the band were Ann and Nancy Wilson from Heart.Īlong with a massive ensemble that featured a choir and orchestra, the sisters deliver an authentic, moving rendition of “ Stairway to Heaven“, that brought Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and John Paul Jones to tears.

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