Wow, how did I miss this performance of Stairway to Heaven? (Ann Wilson at Kennedy Perf Arts)

[crimycarny]

And the Obamas were in the audience too. Man, I miss normal times ...

[mr_lebowski]

1. how did you miss it, indeed ...

it was freaking amazing

along those lines, if you missed aretha franklin at the kennedy center fete of carole king ... I highly recommend looking that one up too

[crimycarny]

4. Omg--amazing!!!!

OMG, the Queen of Soul ! That was an amazing performance. I’m crying!

Thanks for mentioning that performance. Wow..wow..wow..

[mr_lebowski]

7. If you don't cry watching that, you are probably totally broken ...

Glad you liked ... that's what you call bringing down the HOUSE, ain't it?

[consider_this]

12. WOW! gave me chills...

so damn amazing! and to see her and her voice again, doubly awesome to hear this right now.

[blm]

8. I love live performances that deliver big

[mr_lebowski]

9. My all-time favorite instance of 'delivering big' ... came in the aftermath of 9/11 ...

[crimycarny]

10. Back when we were united--if even just for a few minutes

The names of the fallen scrolling in the background, the rest of the world mourning along with us. U2 personified it all perfectly.

How far we have fallen as a nation after only 4 years of Trump.

[mr_lebowski]

11. The ending is the coup de gras ... with the very last 'it's all we can do' ...

Freaking genius move. Just owned the moment in a way I don't recall ever being topped in rock and roll history.

[iwillalwayswonderwhy]

2. That's John Bonham's son, Jason on drums

And he’s wearing his hat.

[crimycarny]

5. I didn't realize that was Jason Bonham the first time I watched it

I was wondering why there seemed to be an emotional focus on the drummer, both from the drummer and from the remaining members of Led Zeppelin. Then I read it was John Bonham’s son, the performance took on a whole new meaning.

[SharonClark]

3. One of my favorite Kennedy Center performances.

Glad you found it. Have you seen Adam Lambert sing for Cher when she was honored? It’s amazing!

[crimycarny]

6. No, but I'll look it up now

I’ve always been a fan of Adam Lambert. Amazing vocals. I remember his first audition on American Idol and being blown away.

[c-rational]

13. Just found this and am I glad. Wonderful. Thanks.!