The Rover Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 There are songs by other bands that I believe would make others think about Jimmy. One that comes to mind is Heart's "Magic Man"..... Magic Man Cold late night so long ago When I was not so strong you know A pretty man came to me Never seen eyes so blue I could not run away It seemed we'd seen each other in a dream It seemed like he knew me He looked right through me "Come on home, girl" he said with a smile "You don't have to love me yet Let's get high awhile But try to understand Try to understand Try try try to understand I'm a magic man." Winter nights we sang in tune Played inside the months of moon Never think of never Let this spell last forever Summer over passed to fall Tried to realized it all Mama says she's a worried Growing up in a hurry "Come on home, girl" mama cried on the phone "Too soon to lose my baby yet my girl should be at home!" "But try to understand, try to understand Try try try to understand He's a magic man, mama He's a magic man" Oooh, he's got the Magic Hands . . . "Come on home, girl" he said with a smile "I cast my spell of love on you a woman from a child! But try to understand, try to understand I'm a magic man!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rover Posted July 30, 2008 Author Share Posted July 30, 2008 And this one by Van Halen: Top Jimmy Some friends of mine, just the other night, Went to hear this cool cat blow. The say he sang so good that the roof fell in, And they didn't even stop the show. They don't remember the place, but they remember the face, And now everybody wanna go. Top jimmy cooks, Top Jimmy swings. He's got the look. Top Jimmy, he's the king. Jimmy on the television, famous people laughing with him, Jimmy on the news at five. Jimmy on the radio and even on the video, That baddest cat alive! Driving all the women crazy, only want jimmy-baby, Love it when he rolls his eyes. Juke-joint jimmy is the latest thing, He's got the sound that everybody digs. And the joint been jumpin' when the band been pumpin' And you know they're playing crazy gigs. Well you ain't been living till you've seen the living thing, Top Jimmy and his rhythm kings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy's A Legend Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Mr. Mistoffelees You ought to know Mr. Mistoffelees! The Original Conjuring Cat - (There can be no doubt about that). Please listen to me and don't scoff. All his Inventions are off his own bat. There's no such Cat in the metropolis; He holds all the patent monopolies For performing surprising illusions And creating eccentric confusions. At prestidigitation And at legerdemain He'll defy examination And deceive you again. The greatest magicians have something to learn From Mr. Mistoffelees' Conjuring Turn. Presto! Away we go! And we all say: OH! Well I never! Was there ever A Cat so clever As Magical Mr. Mistoffelees! He is quiet and small, he is black From his ears to the tip of his tail; He can creep through the tiniest crack He can walk on the narrowest rail. He can pick any card from a pack, He is equally cunning with dice; He is always deceiving you into believing That he's only hunting for mice. He can play any trick with a cork Or a spoon and a bit of fish-paste; If you look for a knife or a fork And you think it is merely misplaced - You have seen it one moment, and then it is gawn! But you'll find it next week lying out on the lawn. And we all say: OH! Well I never! Was there ever A Cat so clever As Magical Mr. Mistoffelees! His manner is vague and aloof, You would think there was nobody shyer - But his voice has been heard on the roof When he was curled up by the fire. and he's sometimes been heard by the fire When he was about on the roof - (At least we all heard somebody who purred) Which is incontestable proof Of his singular magical powers: And I have known the family to call Him in from the garden for hours, While he was asleep in the hall. And not long ago this phenomenal Cat Produced seven kittens right out of a hat! And we all said: OH! Well I never! Did you ever Know a Cat so clever As Magical Mr. Mistoffelees! I know that it is not a song it is a poem but 1) it reminds me of him and 2) it has been sung in the musical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonmaid Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Eddie Cochran's "Skinny Jim" Well I know a guy just teeth, bone and skin That's it what they ravin' 'bout, Skinny Jim Skinny Jim, ooh man? Skinny Jim Oh yes-yes-yes all the gals love him Skinny Jim Oh well, I went to a party and I met Skinny Jim My baby came with me but she left with him Skinny Jim, ooh man, Skinny Jim Mmm, yes-yes-yes all the gals love him Skinny Jim Well ol' Jim's got charm, he got class All the women love him, oh well-well yes Skinny Jim? ooh man, Skinny Jim Oh yes-yes-yes all the gals love him Skinny Jim Well be-bop-a-lula Skinny Jim Ooh, be-bop-a-lula Skinny Jim Ooh, be-bop-a-lula Skinny Jim Ooh, be-bop-a-lula Skinny Jim Oh yes-yes-yes all the gals love him Skinny Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargroves Tangie Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 There are songs by other bands that I believe would make others think about Jimmy. One that comes to mind is Heart's "Magic Man"..... Has Ann or Nancy Wilson ever said who Magic Man is about? I always thought that they were singing about Jimmy, especially since they're both big Zeppelin fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aen27 Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 A couple make me think of him, the first is more of what he means to me. Barry White's "You're The First, The Last, My Everything." It's so swirly almost how Jimmy makes you so dizzy... "I know there is only one like you there is no way they could have never made two Your my reality I'm lost and not free You're the first, the last, my everything" The second is the British Kaliedescope's "Sky Children." Thinking of Jimmy as a dreamy little boy. "The children were so sad the time had come to leave. So the people waved good-bye and beg them to leave of the wonders they had seen in the island of the sky. And they said they would and away they did fly through the white clouds of no time. Til forever it seems and the children staid children and lived in their dreams" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medhb Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Bad Company Feel Like Makin Love: Baby, when I think about you I think about love Darlin, dont live without you And your love If I had those golden dreams Of my yesterdays I would wrap you in the heaven till Im dyin on the way Feel like makin Feel like makin love Feel like makin love to you Baby, if I think about you I think about love Darlin if I live without you I live without love If I had the sun and moon I would give you both night and day Of satisfyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquamarine Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Has Ann or Nancy Wilson ever said who Magic Man is about? I always thought that they were singing about Jimmy, especially since they're both big Zeppelin fans. They didn't write the song, did they? I could have sworn I'd heard it earlier sung by various other people, but that could be my increasingly shaky memory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rover Posted July 31, 2008 Author Share Posted July 31, 2008 Another One to think about Jimmy by: "Guitar Man" by Bread (the "Baby, I'm a want you"... band) Who draws the crowd and plays so loud, Baby its the guitar man. Whos gonna steal the show, you know Baby its the guitar man, He can make you love, he can make you cry He will bring you down, then hell get you high Somethin keeps him goin, miles and miles a day To find another place to play. Night after night who treats you right, Baby its the guitar man Whos on the radio, you go listen To the guitar man Then he comes to town, and you see his face, And you think you might like to take his place Somethin keeps him driftin miles and miles away Searchin for the songs to play. Then you listen to the music and you like to sing along, You want to get the meaning out of each and evry song Then you find yourself a message and some words to call your own And take them home. He can make you love, he can get you high He will bring you down, then hell make you cry Somethin keeps him movin, but no one seems to know What it is that makes him go. Then the lights begin to flicker and the sound is getting dim The voice begins to falter and the crowds are getting thin But he never seems to notice hes just got to find Another place to play, Anyway got to play, anyway got to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medhb Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Another One to think about Jimmy by: "Guitar Man" by Bread (the "Baby, I'm a want you"... band) Who draws the crowd and plays so loud, Baby its the guitar man. Whos gonna steal the show, you know Baby its the guitar man, He can make you love, he can make you cry He will bring you down, then hell get you high Somethin keeps him goin, miles and miles a day To find another place to play. Night after night who treats you right, Baby its the guitar man Whos on the radio, you go listen To the guitar man Then he comes to town, and you see his face, And you think you might like to take his place Somethin keeps him driftin miles and miles away Searchin for the songs to play. Then you listen to the music and you like to sing along, You want to get the meaning out of each and evry song Then you find yourself a message and some words to call your own And take them home. He can make you love, he can get you high He will bring you down, then hell make you cry Somethin keeps him movin, but no one seems to know What it is that makes him go. Then the lights begin to flicker and the sound is getting dim The voice begins to falter and the crowds are getting thin But he never seems to notice hes just got to find Another place to play, Anyway got to play, anyway got to play. Perfect Rover!!! I like Bread on a breezy summer night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucyinthesky Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Mr. Mistoffelees You ought to know Mr. Mistoffelees! The Original Conjuring Cat - (There can be no doubt about that). Please listen to me and don't scoff. All his Inventions are off his own bat. There's no such Cat in the metropolis; He holds all the patent monopolies For performing surprising illusions And creating eccentric confusions. At prestidigitation And at legerdemain He'll defy examination And deceive you again. The greatest magicians have something to learn From Mr. Mistoffelees' Conjuring Turn. Presto! Away we go! And we all say: OH! Well I never! Was there ever A Cat so clever As Magical Mr. Mistoffelees! He is quiet and small, he is black From his ears to the tip of his tail; He can creep through the tiniest crack He can walk on the narrowest rail. He can pick any card from a pack, He is equally cunning with dice; He is always deceiving you into believing That he's only hunting for mice. He can play any trick with a cork Or a spoon and a bit of fish-paste; If you look for a knife or a fork And you think it is merely misplaced - You have seen it one moment, and then it is gawn! But you'll find it next week lying out on the lawn. And we all say: OH! Well I never! Was there ever A Cat so clever As Magical Mr. Mistoffelees! His manner is vague and aloof, You would think there was nobody shyer - But his voice has been heard on the roof When he was curled up by the fire. and he's sometimes been heard by the fire When he was about on the roof - (At least we all heard somebody who purred) Which is incontestable proof Of his singular magical powers: And I have known the family to call Him in from the garden for hours, While he was asleep in the hall. And not long ago this phenomenal Cat Produced seven kittens right out of a hat! And we all said: OH! Well I never! Did you ever Know a Cat so clever As Magical Mr. Mistoffelees! I know that it is not a song it is a poem but 1) it reminds me of him and 2) it has been sung in the musical. I love Cats, and this song especially. And whats about Rum Tum Tugger? Percy's cat equal, I think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy's A Legend Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 This song is actually about a girl but this is not the reason why it reminds me of Jimmy it's the highlighted lines. flicka flicka flicka here you are cata cata cata caterpillar girl flowing in and filling up my hopeless heart oh never never go dust my lemon lies with powder pink and sweet the day i stop is the day you change and fly away from me you flicker and you're beautiful you glow inside my head you hold me hypnotized i'm mesmerized your flames the flames that kiss me dead oh dust my lemon lies with powder pink and sweet the day i stop is the day you change and fly away from me flicka flicka flicka here you are cata cata cata caterpillar girl flowing in and filling up my hopeless heart oh never never go dust my lemon lies with powder pink and sweet the day i stop is the day you change and fly away away from me cata cata cata caterpillar girl cata cata cata caterpillar girl cata cata cata caterpillar girl cata cata cata cata cata cata caterpillar girl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadScreamingGallery Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 There are songs by other bands that I believe would make others think about Jimmy. One that comes to mind is Heart's "Magic Man"..... Magic Man Has Ann or Nancy Wilson ever said who Magic Man is about? I always thought that they were singing about Jimmy, especially since they're both big Zeppelin fans. It's a great song. We used to think the song was about Robert, because of the mention of "blue eyes". But then, I seem to remember reading an interview with Nancy (or Ann) and it she said the song was about an old boyfriend. I think it might have been Nancy because in a later interview, she talked about dating a rocker but when she met Cameron, there was an instant and beautiful connection between the two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadScreamingGallery Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Another One to think about Jimmy by: "Guitar Man" by Bread (the "Baby, I'm a want you"... band) I haven't thought of that song in years but it's a good choice. Another song, this one by Lynyrd Skynyrd: What's your name? What's your name, little girl? What's your name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonmaid Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 I watched a Behind The Music: Heart and Ann said, "Mike Fisher was the Magic Man. Absolutely." He, of course, was guitarist Roger Fisher's brother. Roger dated Nancy. So for a time, the Wilson sisters dated the Fisher brothers. Hope this helps . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virginia Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Not for the lyrics, but I've always thought the guitar solo in the Cult's "Love Removal Machine" sounded very Jimmy-ish, esp. the second solo at the end: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargroves Tangie Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 It's a great song. We used to think the song was about Robert, because of the mention of "blue eyes". But then, I seem to remember reading an interview with Nancy (or Ann) and it she said the song was about an old boyfriend. I think it might have been Nancy because in a later interview, she talked about dating a rocker but when she met Cameron, there was an instant and beautiful connection between the two. Oh ok, I guess they didn't write it about Jimmy (or Robert either). My reason about why I thought it was about Jimmy was because to me, it sort of sounds like it was written about Jimmy & Lori, since it's about a girl who falls for an older man. I know the Wilson sisters are from the Seattle area, but it might be possible that they heard the story & wrote a song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeppFanForever Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 There are songs by other bands that I believe would make others think about Jimmy. One that comes to mind is Heart's "Magic Man"..... Magic Man Cold late night so long ago When I was not so strong you know A pretty man came to me Never seen eyes so blue I could not run away It seemed we'd seen each other in a dream It seemed like he knew me He looked right through me "Come on home, girl" he said with a smile "You don't have to love me yet Let's get high awhile But try to understand Try to understand Try try try to understand I'm a magic man." Winter nights we sang in tune Played inside the months of moon Never think of never Let this spell last forever Summer over passed to fall Tried to realized it all Mama says she's a worried Growing up in a hurry "Come on home, girl" mama cried on the phone "Too soon to lose my baby yet my girl should be at home!" "But try to understand, try to understand Try try try to understand He's a magic man, mama He's a magic man" Oooh, he's got the Magic Hands . . . "Come on home, girl" he said with a smile "I cast my spell of love on you a woman from a child! But try to understand, try to understand I'm a magic man!" How's it going all? These are all great songs guys, you all have great tastes in music. When I was younger, I used to think that all of these songs were about Pagey. When I think of Pagey in a song, I think of two of Paul McCartney's songs as a tribute to Jimmy from the VENUS AND MARS album from 1975 entitled "Venus And Mars" and "Rock Show." The lyrics go like this quoted word for word as follows: VENUS AND MARS Sitting in the stand of the sports arena, waiting for the show to begin. Red lights, green lights, strawberry wine, A good friend of mine, follows the stars, Venus and Mars are alright tonight. ROCK SHOW What's that man holding in his hand? He looks a lot like a guy I knew way back when It's silly willy with the Philly band Could be......OO-ee......... What's that man movin' cross the stage? It looks a lot like the one used by JIMMY PAGE It's like a relic from a different age Could be......OO-ee......... If there's a ROCK SHOW at the Concertgebow They've got long hair at the Madison Square You've got Rock and Roll at the Hollywood Bowl, we'll be there.......Oh yeah.......... The lights go down---they're back in town O.K. Behind the stacks you glimpse an axe The tension mounts you score an ounce Ole! Temperatures rise as you see the white of their eyes If there's a ROCK SHOW..... in my green metal suit I'm preparing to shoot up the city And the ring at the end of my nose makes me look rather pretty It's a pity there's nobody here to witness the end Save for my dear old friend and confidante--- Mademoiselle Kitty What's that man movin' to and fro? That decibal meter doesn't seem to be reading low. But they was louder at the Rainbow Could be...........OO-ee......... If there's a ROCK SHOW at the Concertgebow They've got long hair at the Madison Square You've got Rock and Roll at the Hollywood Bowl we'll be there...... Oh yeah...... If there's a ROCK SHOW...... If there's a ROCK SHOW...... If there's a ROCK SHOW...... END OF SONG, ROCK ON! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadScreamingGallery Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 I watched a Behind The Music: Heart and Ann said, "Mike Fisher was the Magic Man. Absolutely." He, of course, was guitarist Roger Fisher's brother. Roger dated Nancy. So for a time, the Wilson sisters dated the Fisher brothers. Hope this helps . Thanks! Yes, it does help! I appreciate the info. Oh ok, I guess they didn't write it about Jimmy (or Robert either). My reason about why I thought it was about Jimmy was because to me, it sort of sounds like it was written about Jimmy & Lori, since it's about a girl who falls for an older man. I know the Wilson sisters are from the Seattle area, but it might be possible that they heard the story & wrote a song. No problem. I was wrong too. Without knowing anything about the connection to Heart and/or Zep, I suppose the song could refer to any young girl and any older rocker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medhb Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 I haven't thought of that song in years but it's a good choice. Another song, this one by Lynyrd Skynyrd: What's your name? What's your name, little girl? What's your name? Shouldn't you stay girl What's the next line "You'll never be the same"? If it's not it probably should be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadScreamingGallery Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Shouldn't you stay girl What's the next line "You'll never be the same"? If it's not it probably should be That song still gets to me: Can I get you a taxi home It sure was grand When I come back here next year I wanna see you again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rover Posted August 1, 2008 Author Share Posted August 1, 2008 Thanks! Yes, it does help! I appreciate the info. No problem. I was wrong too. Without knowing anything about the connection to Heart and/or Zep, I suppose the song could refer to any young girl and any older rocker. I LOVE this David Lee Roth Quote: A Young girl comes up to David Lee Roth... and says.... "Gee, I've never been with anyone as old as you are...." DLR then quips: "I was about to say the same thing to you". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danelectro59 Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 How about Jimmy Mack? "Jimmy, Oh Jimmy, Jimmy Mack, why don't you hurry back" Sorry, it's the best I could do. Then there's the Croce song about "you don't mess around with Jim" but that doesn't really fit Mr. Page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IluvJimmyPage Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 How's it going all? These are all great songs guys, you all have great tastes in music. When I was younger, I used to think that all of these songs were about Pagey. When I think of Pagey in a song, I think of two of Paul McCartney's songs as a tribute to Jimmy from the VENUS AND MARS album from 1975 entitled "Venus And Mars" and "Rock Show." The lyrics go like this quoted word for word as follows: VENUS AND MARS Sitting in the stand of the sports arena, waiting for the show to begin. Red lights, green lights, strawberry wine, A good friend of mine, follows the stars, Venus and Mars are alright tonight. ROCK SHOW What's that man holding in his hand? He looks a lot like a guy I knew way back when It's silly willy with the Philly band Could be......OO-ee......... What's that man movin' cross the stage? It looks a lot like the one used by JIMMY PAGE It's like a relic from a different age Could be......OO-ee......... If there's a ROCK SHOW at the Concertgebow They've got long hair at the Madison Square You've got Rock and Roll at the Hollywood Bowl, we'll be there.......Oh yeah.......... The lights go down---they're back in town O.K. Behind the stacks you glimpse an axe The tension mounts you score an ounce Ole! Temperatures rise as you see the white of their eyes If there's a ROCK SHOW..... in my green metal suit I'm preparing to shoot up the city And the ring at the end of my nose makes me look rather pretty It's a pity there's nobody here to witness the end Save for my dear old friend and confidante--- Mademoiselle Kitty What's that man movin' to and fro? That decibal meter doesn't seem to be reading low. But they was louder at the Rainbow Could be...........OO-ee......... If there's a ROCK SHOW at the Concertgebow They've got long hair at the Madison Square You've got Rock and Roll at the Hollywood Bowl we'll be there...... Oh yeah...... If there's a ROCK SHOW...... If there's a ROCK SHOW...... If there's a ROCK SHOW...... END OF SONG, ROCK ON! Oh my goodness, when I saw this post about Venus and Mars/Rock Show I remembered back to something I did in high school and I started to crack up! We were in driver ed behind the wheel training and this song happened to come on the radio (I'm not sure exactly why we were even able to have the radio on at that time anyway! ) Well, it was my turn next to get behind the wheel, so we pulled the car over just as it was getting close to the part about Jimmy. I jumped out of my seat and was rushing the other girl out of the drivers seat, because I wanted to be driving the car when that part of the song came on (which of course I was ) One of the girls in the back who knew I was a Zeppelin & Pagey nut at that time was of course giggling about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeppFanForever Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Oh my goodness, when I saw this post about Venus and Mars/Rock Show I remembered back to something I did in high school and I started to crack up! We were in driver ed behind the wheel training and this song happened to come on the radio (I'm not sure exactly why we were even able to have the radio on at that time anyway! ) Well, it was my turn next to get behind the wheel, so we pulled the car over just as it was getting close to the part about Jimmy. I jumped out of my seat and was rushing the other girl out of the drivers seat, because I wanted to be driving the car when that part of the song came on (which of course I was ) One of the girls in the back who knew I was a Zeppelin & Pagey nut at that time was of course giggling about it Great memory "IluvJimmyPage," I also have a memory of some kind while in Drivers Training in High School. My best friend Tod and I were in the same school driver car along with our teacher and we were listening to "Rock Show" on the radio. It was raining hard that day and I could barely see where I was going and as I was making a left turn, I made the turn too wide resulting in me hitting a telephone poll. WHAT IS IT WITH ME AND TELEPHONE POLLS? After that, I got kicked out of class and had to take the class over again the following semester which I passed. Y-E-A-H! When I think of Pagey in a song, in my opinion, I can only think of one song that pretty much sums Jimmy up. That song, the 1986 classic "Wanted Dead Or Alive" by BON JOVI. Music & Lyrics by Jon Bon Jovi & Ritchie Sambora. The lyrics go like this word for word: WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE It's all the same, only the names will change Everyday it seems we're wasting away Another place where the faces are so cold I'd drive all night Just to get back home I'm a cowboy, on a steel horse I ride I'm wanted dead or alive Wanted dead or alive Sometimes I sleep, sometimes it's not for days And people I meet always go their separate ways Sometimes you tell the day By the bottle that you drink And times when you're all alone all you do is think I'm a cowboy, on a steel horse I ride I'm wanted dead or alive Wanted dead or alive Guitar solo I'm a cowboy, on a steel horse I ride And I'm wanted dead or alive Wanted dead or alive I walk these streets, a loaded six string on my back I play for keeps, cause I might not make it back I been everywhere, still I'm standing tall I've seen a million faces And I've rocked them all I'm a cowboy, on a steel horse I ride I'm wanted dead or alive I'm a cowboy, I got the night on my side I'm wanted dead or alive Wanted dead or alive END OF SONG In my opinion, that song pretty much sums up Jimmy Page. ROCK ON! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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