corduroyg Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Probably my least favorite zep song, I have a hard time listening to Presence cuz I know it ends with this. To me its just a poor imitation of SIBLY, probably the only time they tried to recreate or rehash something from their past, they were always about pushing the limits and moving forward. Anyone else agree? Tea For One = zzzzzzzzzzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 No - I love the song immensely and Presence is one of my favorite, if not favorite Zep albums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfman Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Nope. I love the opening riff and think it's a fantastic blues song. I would have preferred this on the '77 tour to replace SIBLY. I do agree the album should have ended with something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a clockwork tangerine Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 I disagree. I like the lyrics of TFO better than the lyrics of SIBLY. Actually, I like TFO better than SIBLY all together. (But I do like live versions of SIBLY.) TFO does sound like SIBLY in some parts, but I have no problem with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlanetPage Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Anyone else agree? Tea For One = zzzzzzzzzzz ......It is one of their Masterpieces, I purchased Presence in '77 (with my allowance + babysitting $$ :D). The mood/feelings of Page's Guitar is just magical...never fails to explore depth each and every time for so many years..... just listened to it 3 days ago ...Oh well, if you don't like this Tea...perhaps I should post a recipe for Perfect Darjeeling Tea in Recipes Thread :D Take care.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonzoLikeDrumer Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 "Tea For One" is much more dark and melodic than "Since I've been Loving You"! It's got a Progressive or maybe even a spooky feel to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SourceNRG Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Probably my least favorite zep song, I have a hard time listening to Presence cuz I know it ends with this. To me its just a poor imitation of SIBLY, probably the only time they tried to recreate or rehash something from their past, they were always about pushing the limits and moving forward. Anyone else agree? Tea For One = zzzzzzzzzzz LOVE this song/love Presence (<---one of my fave Zep albums!), but also love SIBLY, too. Sharon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyV Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Have to disagree that 'Tea For One' is a snooze. While I love SIBLY, this song is mesmerizing. Moody, hazy, and mournful- fantastic blues. To me, the two songs are similar but distinct. Love them both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electrophile Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Tea For One is fucking amazing. Best song on the album, IMHO. I love the slow burn of it, I love how it starts off a little chunky and then the bottom drops out of it and it becomes this slow, rumbling blues number. Great stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzo1026 Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Probably the most depressing one IMO but great nonetheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZep4Ever Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I love Tea for One! In 1976 my high school sweetheart gave Presence for my 16th birthday. As Robert had longed-for Maureen, I longed-for my girlfriend. To this day, every time I hear this song it reminds me of her and she knows it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djzoso Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Tea For One is a great song and yes it sounds like another SIBLY but i still love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illestkeith Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Emotion pervades Tea for One unlike any other song, except maybe for I'm Gonna Crawl; both of which happen to be the final tracks for their respective albums. Page's guitar work and accompanying solo are utterly spectacular and the rhythm section is solid. Plant also perfectly encapsulates the feeling of loneliness with his vocals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickZepp Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 It's the best blues song Zeppelin ever did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonzoghost Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 It's the best blues song Zeppelin ever did. It's the best blues song ANYONE ever did! Incredible song. Utterly amazing how any band could get all that on tape... I think when you consider the position the band was in at that point (tax exiles, singer in wheelchair, future uncertain, drink, drugs etc etc) this song sums it all up. It's a very "painful" song. Maybe the listener needs to experience isolation and loneliness before the song really hits home? It's an absolute masterpiece in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hickory Man Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 A great song... anybody who thinks the album version is depressing should seek out the Page/Plant version from the Budokan Tea party, holy emotion!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zepaholic Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Zzzzzzz my ass. TFO is one of the greatest Zep tracks of all time. Jimmy's "teardrop" solo in the middle is one of his shining moments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evster2012 Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 No - I love the song immensely and Presence is one of my favorite, if not favorite Zep albums. Zep in the moment. Yes, T41 it is SIBLY revisited. We know that, don't we. What's a pity is that some people think it's wasted time revisiting a familiar theme and putting a new spin or twist on it. Or simply taking it to its comfortable space. Tea for One takes SIBLY home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquamarine Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Zep in the moment. Yes, T41 it is SIBLY revisited. We know that, don't we. What's a pity is that some people think it's wasted time revisiting a familiar theme and putting a new spin or twist on it. Or simply taking it to its comfortable space. Tea for One takes SIBLY home. I totally agree, and--Ev! You're here! Welcome back!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glicine Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Zep in the moment. Yes, T41 it is SIBLY revisited. We know that, don't we. What's a pity is that some people think it's wasted time revisiting a familiar theme and putting a new spin or twist on it. Or simply taking it to its comfortable space. Tea for One takes SIBLY home. Hey Ev, nice to see you again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 It's a very reflective number that calls to the inner soul. Love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evster2012 Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Just dippin a toe in. Who am I anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zepaholic Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Just dippin a toe in. Who am I anyway? A toe ain't going to tell you how the water really is. C'mom, test the water...jump in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Zep in the moment. Yes, T41 it is SIBLY revisited. We know that, don't we. What's a pity is that some people think it's wasted time revisiting a familiar theme and putting a new spin or twist on it. Or simply taking it to its comfortable space. Tea for One takes SIBLY home. Ev!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evster2012 Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Ev!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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