corduroyg Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 musically this is an original led zep song right? the robert johnson version sounds nothing like it. only the lyrics are similar. was it recorded in front of an audience? such a great song, whyd they only play it that 1 time?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IpMan Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 1 hour ago, corduroyg said: musically this is an original led zep song right? the robert johnson version sounds nothing like it. only the lyrics are similar. was it recorded in front of an audience? such a great song, whyd they only play it that 1 time?? Pretty much, the lyrics are a combination of the original TRB, Terraplane Blues, and Killing Floor. The guitar is overdubbed as you can hear the solo and a rhythm guitar so I assume Jimmy played the rhythm part live and overdubbed the solo later. This is the likely reason they never played it live again as it was for one of the BBC specials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Travelling_Riverside_Blues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigled Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Good info. It is a great track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clinton P. Desveaux Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Is one of my top Zepp tunes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8rat Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 (edited) it is not totally original. if you listen to robert johnsons music a lot of it is the same but he had very specific licks and phrases which jimmy used for their version. obviously it sounds very different but you can hear where jimmy got a lot of the phrasing for their version just overall from robert johnson. Edited December 22, 2016 by sk8rat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibsonfan159 Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 To me, this is the most mysterious Zep track. Also one of my favorites. What was the intention of the song? Did they only put it together for the radio show? Is there any back story whatsoever of the song outside of the radio show? Was it meant for an album and then canned at the last minute? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rm2551 Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Yeah, it seems beyond belief they could summons up that kind of quality track pretty much on the spot (as I understand it) to have something "One off" just for that specific occasion. I'd also love to know if there is more back story untold.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibsonfan159 Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 Anyone know if this was a multitracked performance? Obviously the lead guitar was dubbed in afterwards, but I've never heard a version of this that sounded like a true multutrack recording. Even the deluxe edition version sounds the same as the 1990 version, which leads me to believe there was only a two track initial recording of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckman Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 Like the other June BBC studio tracks, the master tape does contain simple overdubs ('Whole Lotta Love' from the same session, contains a guitar overdub), but it's definetely not a multi-track source in the strict sense. 1" or 2" analog tape gauge would be considered multi-track by the end of the sixties. I believe at the time the BEEB -like the majority of European broadcasting stations, recorded on two track (1/4") or 3 track (1/2") decks. Most likely Jimmy was invited to add some overdubs at his discretion, later on...mainly in the guitar (and vocal?) department😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Albert 72 Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 Yes it’s a studio recording for BBC Radio (Top Gear I think), it’s a Robert Johnson cover. The BBC’s Maida Vale studios certainly had multitrack facilities, it was a pioneering complex with one of its studios boasting the largest studio space in Europe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl of Court Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 The forum may be interested to know about this software: https://www.abbeyroad.com/de-mix It is being used to convert mono recordings (for example the Stones 1960s BBC radio sessions) into new stereo mixes. This software could provide a really powerful new mix of 'Travelling Riverside Blues' - full stereo, eq boosted, and with the volume inbalance on the lead break fixed. I think the track deserves it (I've always felt it would have made a great closer for Led Zep III if the band had recorded it in another studio). It could also be used to enhance mono soundboards. Of course how much this technology is used on archival recordings will depend on perceived financial returns and / or the status of the bands, since it will be expensive and time-consuming. But I hope it will produce some good results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buford T Justice Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 (edited) A fantastic track, one that makes the hair stand up on the back of the neck. Definitely one of my favourites, and I’m eternally disappointed there were no other versions recorded. A more up to date example of a similar approach would be Page and Plant’s cover of Crossroads, not as classic in my view as the infamous Cream version but good nonetheless. Regarding TRB, I recall hearing this a few years back and thinking there were some similarities. All in the ringing chords I guess. https://youtu.be/BApLADZ8FnM Edited January 16, 2020 by Buford T Justice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hummingbird69 Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 (edited) This has been talked about before. It's not really that original. Jimmy sounds very influenced by this track. Edited January 16, 2020 by hummingbird69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xolo1974 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 12 hours ago, hummingbird69 said: This has been talked about before. It's not really that original. Jimmy sounds very influenced by this track. What a great tune! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Only Way To Fly Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 I've always found it to be a super fun track to play; upbeat and playful. Akin to Night Flight for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvlz2 Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 First time I ever heard it was on a radio special that I recorded and I turned a lot of people on to it, it was very cool to first hear back then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porgie66 Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 (edited) On 1/16/2020 at 4:49 PM, hummingbird69 said: This has been talked about before. It's not really that original. Jimmy sounds very influenced by this track. Yes, Jimmy must've been inspired by Johnny's riff but it's annoying to read all the comments in that post about TRB being a rip-off, and the same . It's almost the same riff for one measure, and while it's a significant similarity, it's not the same riff. Johnny's tune came out only a couple months before TRB. Those old blues riffs are almost public domain, who knows who originally played that riff or similar. Where'd Johnny get the inspiration? Who knows. Maybe Jimmy and Johnny got it from the same cat. Hubert Sumlin, T-Bone Walker ?? 🤔 The lyrics are a mix of Robert Johnson tunes. Maybe a better title would've been Robert Johnson Medley. Edited January 19, 2020 by porgie66 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibsonfan159 Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 2 hours ago, porgie66 said: Where'd Johnny get the inspiration? Exactly. Literally sounds like every blues song ever, so the list of "inspiration" could go on for another ten artists all the way back to Charlie Patton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hummingbird69 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 On 1/19/2020 at 2:24 AM, porgie66 said: Yes, Jimmy must've been inspired by Johnny's riff but it's annoying to read all the comments in that post about TRB being a rip-off, and the same . It's almost the same riff for one measure, and while it's a significant similarity, it's not the same riff. Johnny's tune came out only a couple months before TRB. Those old blues riffs are almost public domain, who knows who originally played that riff or similar. Where'd Johnny get the inspiration? Who knows. Maybe Jimmy and Johnny got it from the same cat. Hubert Sumlin, T-Bone Walker ?? 🤔 The lyrics are a mix of Robert Johnson tunes. Maybe a better title would've been Robert Johnson Medley. I think if you listen to the jam in the background it has a definite Jennings Farm Blues feel to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnOsbourne Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 1 hour ago, hummingbird69 said: I think if you listen to the jam in the background it has a definite Jennings Farm Blues feel to it. I hear a little bit of The Ocean in there as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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