[Houses of the Holy (song) query]

I've often thought about this but basically this is a great catchy song that was mysteriously left of the album even though it's the title track. A song like The Crunge made it onto the album, which I consider to be one of their weaker efforts. 

They also never played it live or not to my knowledge anyway, which makes you think they may not think highly of it. But then it has featured on every 'best of' that has been released.

So a song that was left off of it's original album and never played live, but ends up on all the best ofs? Any thoughts?

[Trampled Underfoot on draft playlist for Olympics Opening Ceremony]

London 2012 Olympics: the full musical playlist for the Olympic opening ceremony

Captain Algernon Drummond, William Johnson Cory - Eton Boating Song

Elgar, AC Benson - Land of Hope and Glory

The Jam - Going Underground

Muse - Map of the Problematique

Big Ben Chimes

Sex Pistols - God Save the Queen

The Clash - London Calling

Simon May - EastEnders Theme

The Shipping Forecast

Sir Hubert Parry, William Blake - Jerusalem

Elgar - Nimrod

Handel - Arrival of the Queen of Sheba

Eric Coates - Dambusters March

Handel - Music for the Royal Fireworks

Monty Norman - James Bond Theme

Mike Oldfield - Tubular Bells

Mike Oldfield - In Dulci Jubilo

Vangelis - Chariots of Fire

BBC News 1954

Arthur Wood - The Archers Theme

Winifred Atwell - Black and White Rag

Sugababes - Push the Button

OMD - Enola Gay

David Rose - The Stripper

Lionel Bart - Food Glorious Food

Irwin Kostal, Richard Sherman, Robert Sherman - Bedknobs and Broomsticks

Rizzle Kicks - When I Was a Youngster

Eric Clapton - Wonderful Tonight

Colin Tully - Gregorys Girl Theme

William Pitt - City Lights

The Who - My Generation

The Rolling Stones - Satisfaction

Millie Small - My Boy Lollipop

The Kinks - All Day and All of the Night

The Beatles - She Loves You

Mud - Tiger Feet

Led Zeppelin - Trampled Under Foot

The Specials - A Message to You Rudy

David Bowie - Starman

Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody

Sex Pistols - Pretty Vacant

Duran Duran - The Reflex

New Order - Blue Monday

Frankie Goes to Hollywood - Relax

Soul II Soul - Back To Life

Happy Mondays - Step On

Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)

The Verve - Bittersweet Symphony

Prodigy - Firestarter

Underworld - Born Slippy

Jaan Kenbrovin, John William Kellette - Im Forever Blowing Bubbles

Blur - Song 2

Dizzee Rascal - Bonkers

Tigerstyle - Nacnha Onda Nei (contains Michael Jackson - Billie Jean, Queen & David Bowie - Under Pressure and Ilaiyaraaja - Naanthaan Ungappanda)

Arctic Monkeys - I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor

Mark Ronson & Amy Winehouse - Valerie

Radiohead - Creep

Muse - Uprising

Kano & Mikey J - Random Antics

Tinie Tempah - Pass Out

MIA - Paper Planes

Coldplay - Viva La Vida

The Chemical Brothers - Galvanize

Franz Ferdinand - Take Me Out

Kaiser Chiefs - I Predict a Riot

Roll Deep - Shake a Leg

Adele - Rolling in the Deep

Oasis - The Hindu Times

Oasis - Wonderwall

Emeli Sande - Heaven

William Monk/Henry Francis - Abide With Me

Pink Floyd - Eclipse

The Beatles - The End

The Beatles - Hey Jude

David Bowie - Heroes

Eric Spear - Coronation Street Theme

Ron Grainer - Doctor Who Theme

John Philip Sousa - Monty Python Theme/The Liberty Bell

David Bowie - Absolute Beginners

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[Least Favorite Track On Each Album]

I'll give each song a little rating because some of them I really like even though they may be my least favorite on the album.

Led Zeppelin I - Your Time Is Gonna Come - 4/5

Led Zeppelin II - The Lemon Song - 4/5

Led Zeppelin III - Out On The Tiles - 4/5

Led Zeppelin IV - Four Sticks - 5/5

Houses Of the Holy - The Crunge - 2/5

Physical Graffiti - Sick Again - 3/5

Presence - Candy Store Rock - 3/5

In Through The Outdoor - Fool In The Rain - 3/5

Coda - Walter's Walk - 1/5

[Paul Rodgers and Bad Company]

Seeing this sunday in Sheffield!

[Available at Newstands (Nearly) Everywhere]

Hello Mr E,

I just did the complete read and as a long time time fan, nothing new. The photos are great and the press releases, pull outs, etc are nice. But I was not overly impressed.

In the preface he did state that the best way to experience the book would be to play the corresponding album while reading each chapter. And he did have a great take on the media's response to LZ. However, there were a few comments that did not need to be part of the book.

My next read is When Giants Walked The Earth by Mick Wall.

Thanks, Deborah. I've read it myself now and I agree. It's not a bad book - I like all the pictures and pull-out bits of memorabilia but there was nothing new really. Considering it was supposed to be about the music I thought it could have gone into much more detail about the making of each song.

[Available at Newstands (Nearly) Everywhere]

Has anyone bought or read this?

Just wondering if it's any good. Looks quite smart, i like all the pully-outy bits and thought it might make a nice Christmas present.

[AC/DC]

Does anyone else find Jailbreak to be a really underrated song?

Yep. One of their best songs. It was originally included on the Australian version of the Dirty Deeds album, have absolutely no idea why it was left off the international version. It's crazy, considering it's probably the strongest song on there. I suppose it gets slightly forgotten hidden away on the 74' Jailbreak EP. They should have put it back into the new remastered CD of Dirt Deeds, at least as a bonus track anyway.

[What The Famous Say About Led Zeppelin]

These are from Mojo Classic - Led Zeppelin and the Story Of 1969 and make interesting reading:

John Lennon: "They sound alright. Jimmy Page has always been a bloody good guitar player"

Eric Clapton: "They were very loud. I thought it was unneccessarily loud. I really liked some of it, but a lot of it was just too much."

Pete Townshend: "I'm not one of their biggest fans, which doesn't mean that I don't like them, but means I don't really get into their music a lot."

Keith Richards: "I played their first LP a lot when I first got it, but then the guy's voice started to get on my nerves for some reason. I dunno why - I imagine just a bit too acrobatic for me."

[Achilles Last Stand]

Before I start, let me slip into my Nomex undies because i'm sure to get flamed.

Most of the polls i've seen around here about LZ's greatest songs usually include ALS and I have a tough time with it. I just don't think it's one of their better songs. Sorry, but to me it's gets boring and I wouldn't even list it in my Top 20 of their library. Even on Presence, which I think is one of their better albums, i would listen to Hots On, NFBM or Royal Orleans long before Achilles. In fact, i can remember skipping over the song to get to FYL and RO back when it was a new record.

Geez, I know i'm committing a felony here, but I got to get it out.

I'm not a huge fan of the song either to be honest. It's a decent song but I don't think it's one of their best, and I don't understand why it's often voted as one of their best. It's the one 'epic' song of theirs that I find goes on for too long and outstays its welcome. It's a tad overblown I suppose. I much prefer the straight blues rock of NFBM.

[How big were/are Led Zeppelin?]

Regarding this list I posted, I think people need to look at the bigger picture.

Many of the artists above Zep have had longer careers, released more albums, released singles and/or had a lot more radio and TV exposure.

With that in mind, I think Led Zeppelin's UK album sales are outstanding.

I was going to say that's actually quite impressive. A lot of those artists are a lot more mainstream compared to Led Zeppelin. Led Zeppelin are very big in the UK they've just always managed to remain slightly more undergound by not appearing on TV or releasing singles which is cool I think. Where is that list from by the way?

[AC/DC]

I only like the Bon Scott stuff too to be honest. They had veered away from their bluesy/boogie feel by the time it got to Brian Johnson and he has a even screamier style of singing which I don't really like.

[The Deep Purple Thread]

Well... Im learning a lot in this forum, so:

I don't know much about Deep Purple history, so I want to know which is the best CD for a beginner?. For now my favourite song is Highway Star, i like My Women From Tokio.

These are essential:

Deep Purple In Rock

Fireball

Machine Head

Made In Japan (Live)

Burn

You could start with In Rock and work your way through.

[Aerosmith Thread]

Just bought this:

It comprises of their first three albums. They're all terrific and I have to say I really like their first album especially even though their sound is less developed. It's just really good rock 'n' roll music plain and simple.

[Suzi Thread]

hey, it's Leather Tuscadero!! I only ever heard Stumblin In...what else is good?

You must have heard Can The Can -

Superb bit of glam rock!

[Aerosmith Thread]

I should buy more Aerosmith. I've got their greatest hits which just covers their 70s era and also Permanent Vacation and Honkin' On Bobo. Has anyone else got Honkin' On Bobo? They do some good rocking blues covers, pretty good album.

[THE OBJECT]

Tea for One

they may have said that Presnece is their favorite but I dont buy it for a minute. After all, doesnt everyone on this board agree that Plant changes his mind like the weather?

I've read that Physical Graffiti is Robert Plant's favourite zep album. I've also read the interview where Jimmy Page states Presence as his favourite album and I think people forget that his reasoning was because of the circumstances in which it was made not necessarily because of the quality of the music.