Zep Fanatic Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Does anyone know the inspiration behind this song? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lynne Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 He went to California with a dream. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thorzep Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Does anyone know the inspiration behind this song?California by Joanie Mitchell. Musically, it's totally different, but the spirit of actually going to California is there. I think this is why he calls "Joanie" during this song on HTWWW. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zepsteve Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Does anyone know the inspiration behind this song? i know that california was the place they looked foward to the most when they toured the US . apparently better parties better drugs and hotter groupies! thats why they were going to california with an acheing in there hearts !!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lynne Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 i know that california was the place they looked foward to the most when they toured the US . apparently better parties better drugs and hotter groupies! thats why they were going to california with an acheing in there hearts !!! Zepsteve thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zepsteve Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Zepsteve thanks! YOUR WELCOME! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eternal light Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 I thought it was the weather. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
swandown Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 California by Joanie Mitchell. The only problem with this theory is that Mitchell's song was released after GTC was recorded. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ninelives Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 I always thought the song had to do with that love that always seemed to get away and maybe going to California was the place to escape the pain. But that's strictly my opinion. It's one of my favorite songs, whatever its meaning. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MadScreamingGallery Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 California by Joanie Mitchell. Musically, it's totally different, but the spirit of actually going to California is there. I think this is why he calls "Joanie" during this song on HTWWW. I had also heard that Joni Mitchell was the inspiration for "Going to California." I also remember hearing that Robert and Jimmy were captivated by Joni and, yes, Robert did say "Joni" when he performed the song live. I also heard that they did cross paths with one another during the band's early day's in LA (late '60s) when they frequented the same clubs. Joni has said in interviews that the members of Led Zeppelin were fans of her songs and, because of that, she attracted male fans who would not otherwise have listened to her music. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thorzep Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 The only problem with this theory is that Mitchell's song was released after GTC was recorded.Blue-Joanie Mutchell-Released March 1971 Fourth Album-Released November 1971 Hey, I could be wrong, but I think these dates are correct. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lillian Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Joni Mitchell was the inspiration for this song, Robert was (still is?) a big fan, and once said he would like to sing with her. I wonder if he checked out her art exhibit she recently had. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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