reezon Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 ^ Yeah lovely song. It's a shame that that love didn't last either but then there's always inspiration for a new song. LOL ,your killing me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knebby Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 LOL ,your killing me Please stay with us! FWIW Bilbo I agree with what you think about that song too! It always seemed as apropos to Bonzo as to Karac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo the Rover Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Please stay with us! FWIW Bilbo I agree with what you think about that song too! It always seemed as apropos to Bonzo as to Karac. I must admit I thought about Karac too, but it I just got a feeling it was meant for John. Funny, as of late I've gone back over some of the Zep books I have and looked specifically for entries regarding Robert and Bonzo's relationship. Some of the stories are really funny, they were such good friends, Bonzo was an especially good mate to Robert when Robert needed him the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 FWIW, I always felt there was a general element of sadness strewn across Robert's 'Pictures At Eleven.' In particular, Moonlight In Samosa - one of my favorite Plant solo songs BTW - was quite melancholy (although not necessarily about Bonzo). My favorite song off Pictures At Eleven. Beautiful, eloquent and yes, very melancholy. Bilbo and Knebby- regarding for your thoughts on Four Winds Blow, my immediate reaction was it had to do with Bonzo but now I'm reading over the lyrics again and indeed I can see what you're saying and that it could also apply to Karac. Adds a whole new meaning to listening to the song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maven2blue Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 I think that Colours of a Shade is a hauntingly beautiful song. It seems to be more about Karac than Bonzo. But would include Bonzo since the song is about surviving hell. The day was old - the light was dim, as I stepped through the door And all my friends were gathering that day that I recall I shivered and shook, Lord I stood just waiting to chase the fall I wondered how my time would be when spring comes round once more I face the wind - I have no choice, but you must guard the heart And cast adrift from those I love, alone I drag my heart Against the cry of "why?" I turn my back to go But out beyond the tears somewhere, someone I need to know It's only love, in the colours of the shade It's only love, in the colours of the shade Old photographs were fading dim - my seed will tell it all And by the fathers' fathers' hands such pain on all was raw They read the signs without surprise of how they knew it well And in the mirror still I see the man, who came from hell It's only love and the colours of the shade It's only love, in the colours of the shade It's only love, in the colours of the shade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 I think that Colours of a Shade is a hauntingly beautiful song. It seems to be more about Karac than Bonzo. But would include Bonzo since the song is about surviving hell. I love that song too. One of my favorites from the album. I never thought about the song as being about the loss of Karac or Bonzo. Struck me more about the pain of lost love in terms of a relationship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquamarine Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 I'd always assumed that one was about Karac, especially the reference to "my seed." It's a beautiful song, anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mage Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 I have always assumed Anniversary could be about Bonham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knebby Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 I have always assumed Anniversary could be about Bonham. Interesting - but with the line "How far is hate away from this reluctant heated kiss" among others I would say not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brspled Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 I'd always assumed that one was about Karac, especially the reference to "my seed." It's a beautiful song, anyway. Me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krish Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Sorry for the delay, but things have been so hectic. Anyway, I've finally had a chance to review the lyrics to The Memory Song (used a Google engine search for Memory Song lyrics) and I still am convinced Robert wrote that about me. Thx, K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brspled Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Sorry for the delay, but things have been so hectic. Anyway, I've finally had a chance to review the lyrics to The Memory Song (used a Google engine search for Memory Song lyrics) and I still am convinced Robert wrote that about me. Thx, K You should have been posted it on The Zeppelin Mysteries Hosted by Steve A. Jones thread Sorry, SAJ....I just couldn't help it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planted In My Mind Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Let the Four Winds Blow is a beautiful song too. It's about Karac and if you really listen to it, you hear the story of Robert's recovery. I've never listen to I Believe all the way through, but I'm listening to it now. I think it's also about his father , who passed on right before MR. It seems to sum up all the losses in his life to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wad Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 yah memory song, i thought it was about page 2 somehow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evster2012 Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 On the subject of Robert Hilburn briefly... I used to read the LA Times Calendar section every Sunday back in the 70s and 80s. Robert Hilburn was villified by rock acts. They weren't his cup of tea and he took a piss on the genre anytime he was assigned to report on them. He so soundly trashed Van Halen's 5150 album that the following night, Sammy Hagar told the crowd about it and gave the audience Hilburn's home phone number! I don't miss Hilburn a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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