From Wikipedia on Presence.. book by Chris Welch.. "I spent the whole process in a wheelchair, so physically I was really frustrated. I think my vocal performance is pretty poor. It sounds strained and tired. The saving grace on the album was "Candy Store Rock" and "Achilles Last Stand". The rhythm section on that it was so inspired ... I was furious at Page and Peter Grant. I was just furious that I couldn't get back to the woman and the children that I loved. And I was thinking, is this rock'n'roll worth anything at all?" http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=363 Robert Plant wrote the lyrics in Malibu while recovering from a car accident. The band wrote the rest of the song in a German studio in about an hour. They had to finish the album quickly because the Rolling Stones needed to use the studio. In an audio documentary on the band, Plant said that the lyrics reflected not only his physically trapped situation at the time, but his general frustrations with Jimmy Page and their manager Peter Grant, whom Plant was convinced weren't sensitive to his point of view. Hence the line, "I've got friends who would give me f--k all." However, he slurred the pronunciation of the F-bomb, hoping to dodge it onto the radio. Didn't work. I was burned in the heat of the moment Though it couldn't have been the heat of the day When I learned how my time had been wasted, (And a) tear fell as I turned away Now I've got friends who will give me their shoulder, Event I should happen to fall Time and his bride growing older I've got friends who will give me fuck all Lalalalalalalala, yeah Lalalalalalalala, my baby Lalalalalalalala, yeah Lalalalalalalala On the corner of Bleeker and nowhere In the land of not quite day A shiver ran down my backbone Face in the mirror turns grey So I looked round to hitch up the reindeer Searching hard trying to brighten the day I turned around to look for the snowman To my surprise he'd melted away, yeah Lalalalalalalala, yeah Lalalalalalalala, my baby Lalalalalalalala, yeah Lalalalalalalala As the moon and the stars call the order Inside my tides dance the ebb and sway The sun in my soul's sinking lower While the hope in my hands turns to clay I don't ask that my field's full of clover I don't moan at opportunity's door And if you ask my advice, take it slower Then your story'd be your finest reward Lalalalalalalala, yeah Lalalalalalalala, my baby Lalalalalalalala, yeah Lalalalalalalala Lost on the path to attainment Search in the eyes of the wise When I bled from the heart of the matter I started bleeding without a disguise Now everything's fine under heaven Now and then you've got to take time to pause When you're down on the ground, don't be messin' around Or you'll land in a boat without oars Lalalalalalalala, yeah Lalalalalalalala, my baby Lalalalalalalala, yeah Lalalalalalalala Hey babe, Hey babe, Hey babe I lost my way Hey babe, hey babe I really, really, really Hey babe, hey babe I don't know where I'm gonna find it Hey babe, hey babe Do you want to know Do you really, really, want to help me, yeah? Let me tell you now, babe Let me tell you That it feels so good that it must be right Now my babe Let me tell you That it feels so good that it must be right Now my babe Let me tell you It just feels, it just feels, it just feels, it just feels so good So good, so good oh yeah

Well they had a summer tour planned that was canceled after Robert's accident. So, right or wrong they booked studio time to keep busy, stay out of the country and record Presence. Robert said he was furious at Jimmy and Peter that he had to be recording at the time and referenced the lyrics to Hots On For Nowhere as a dig at the 2 of them.

Rest in Peace to a great singer and incredible bassist, John Wetton.

Rest In Peace former Black Sabbath keyboardist Geoff Nicholls aged 68 from cancer. Nicholls played on everything Black Sabbath released from Heaven and Hell (1980) thru Reunion (1998) and toured with the original lineup until 2004-5. He was one of Tony Iommi's closest friends and collaborators who stayed in the band through many ups and downs. Geoff was a founding member of Quartz on guitar and Keyboards. He also continued to work with Sabbath bandmate Tony Martin for years after Martin left the band.

Sad day indeed. Rest in Peace Mary. She turned 80 the same day my Mother did. Born 12/29/36.

Rest In Peace Butch Trucks of The Allman Brothers Band, age 69. Incredible Drummer

Happy 73rd Birthday Jimmy!!

It'll be pretty pathetic if you guys manage to get The Rest In Peace thread locked..

I know you started it and you tell people what you feel should and shouldn't be posted here. I feel and obviously some others do as well that a conversation about how hot Carrie Fisher is as Princess Leah belongs in a Star Wars thread... or the Beautiful Women thread, Not the Rest In Peace thread. The Trump stuff here is just ridiculous, no argument from me on that. Happy New Year

I thought this was the all official LZ. com Rest In Peace thread... where people are dying to get in .... not the Kate Jackson is hotter than Carrie Fisher or President Elect Trump is accused by some of rape thread.. keep it on track guys.. There are plenty of other threads for that stuff.

^I never got into Status Quo, but have always respected their dedication and longevity. Rest In Peace Rick Parfitt. I'll always remember them kicking off Live Aid in 1985. Also Rest In Peace to Howard Stern wack packer Joey Boots aged 49..

Rest In Peace Ms. Zsa Zsa Gabor aged 99..

I agree ... I shook his hand. One of the few times I've been in awe meeting someone. He was almost 70 at the time and had a handshake like a vice grip. Rest In Peace to a true American hero.

Greg Lake died of Cancer. Keith Emerson committed suicide in March. He had severe problems with his right hand that affected his playing and was depressed from this.

Sad news.. Rest In Peace Greg Lake

As much as I love the band, that's an awful name to saddle your kid with. Maybe your cat or dog, not your child. Thank God his favorite band wasn't The Sex Pistols.

Wally and Paul are on a roll tonight!

My brother met her. He said she was exactly what you'd expect; friendly, warm beautiful, classy.

Rest In Peace Florence Henderson.

I'm so sorry for your loss TypeO. Rest In Peace to your young nephew.

I rank Todd up there with Zappa and Bowie as one of great eclectic musical geniuses of our time. I met him a few years ago. He was very cool and approachable. No doubt way ahead of his time and with Bat Out Of Hell money in the bank, can do whatever he wants..

Agreed.. with Martin Birch and Todd Rundgren not very far behind. he did capture imo the greatest Bonham mix with only 3 mics.. Dyer Maker..not the best song but those drums sound unreal

Yes.. That's Fay Wray as Ann Darrow from the original King Kong (1933). Without a doubt, one of the most beautiful women in film history.

Rest In Peace John. You're the main reason I fell in love with playing the Drums. Love and respect to his Family Friends and Fans.

Chris Slade had also recently toured with David Gilmour for his About Face tour.