strombringer101 Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 Led Zeppelin in the beginning was known as heavy blues rock band before Houses Of The Holy. Some people thing Led Zeppelin 3 "Since Ive been loving you" is Zeppelins best or maybe a couple of tracks off Led Zeppelin 1. (you shook me, or How many more times) For me I believe Led Zeppelin hit their peak with the blues with one song that stands as the best Led Zeppelin blues song. That song would be : When The Levee Breaks: Off their fourth untitled album. The structure of that tune is simply amazing and the drum beat that started the industrial Revolution has been sampled by 100s of hip artiest. the last section at the 2:00 minute mark is the making of ROCK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virginia Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 They didn't write it, but early "I can't quit you baby" is one of my favorites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibsonfan159 Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 1 hour ago, Virginia said: They didn't write it, but early "I can't quit you baby" is one of my favorites. +1. I've always thought "I Can't Quit You" was Jimmy's showcase song that really allowed him to rip some mean blues riffs. The versions in 73 during the WLL medleys were just brutal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rm2551 Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 Travelling Riverside Blues. Made up on the spot for one of the BBC studio gigs. How can you make that kind of song up on the spot?!?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStairwayRemainsTheSame Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 14 hours ago, rm2551 said: Travelling Riverside Blues. Made up on the spot for one of the BBC studio gigs. How can you make that kind of song up on the spot?!?!?! Nail on the head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTM Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 15 hours ago, rm2551 said: Travelling Riverside Blues. Made up on the spot for one of the BBC studio gigs. How can you make that kind of song up on the spot?!?!?! Because they were professional musicians, improvisation/interpretation experts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 I'm not convinced they made it up 'on the spot', there's a fair bit of arranging involved in that song & I'm guessing the riff had come from an earlier jam, it was 100% rehearsed by the band prior to the take we've all heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic_juice Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 8 minutes ago, Mook said: I'm not convinced they made it up 'on the spot', there's a fair bit of arranging involved in that song & I'm guessing the riff had come from an earlier jam, it was 100% rehearsed by the band prior to the take we've all heard. I'm with you ... Plus it has overdubs. Since I've Been Loving You is my vote!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John M Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 On 10/31/2018 at 4:43 PM, rm2551 said: Travelling Riverside Blues. Made up on the spot for one of the BBC studio gigs. How can you make that kind of song up on the spot?!?!?! Jimmy has said in interviews that he made up the guitar break on the spot. That is certainly believable. As much as I like Tea for One and Levee, I think SIBLY is their best blues number by far. It has everything, and as the reviewer in Time magazine said it has more soul than a revival meeting, and a "certain kind of stamp" that makes it uniquely Zeppelin. It is perfect in every respect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedElvis75 Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 You Shook Me from 6/27/69 BBC sessions has always been a favorite of mine. Just an incredible live version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chef free Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 Since I've Been Loving You is the most original blues by the band. Most of the others have references to traditional blues songs, this one is pure Zeppelin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reids Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 1 hour ago, chef free said: Since I've Been Loving You is the most original blues by the band. Most of the others have references to traditional blues songs, this one is pure Zeppelin! Agreed R😎👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelso70 Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 Since i've been loving you, the rough mix. It is so dark I fucking love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul carruthers Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 So many obvious and simple choices--especially from the early years. Maybe I'll just say Danish TV version of HMMT & leave it at that (and Lemon Song)... 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sathington Willoughby Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 On 10/30/2018 at 8:53 PM, Virginia said: They didn't write it, but early "I can't quit you baby" is one of my favorites. ^One of the best things ever by mankind. And Sibly, imo not only their best blues but their best song, period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virginia Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 2 hours ago, Sathington Willoughby said: ^One of the best things ever by mankind. And Sibly, imo not only their best blues but their best song, period. Sibly is my favorite and this is my second favorite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hummingbird69 Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 On 11/1/2018 at 11:52 AM, cosmic_juice said: I'm with you ... Plus it has overdubs. Since I've Been Loving You is my vote!!! It was not made up on the spot. It's another of Pages lose interpretations based on A song by Johnny Winter called I'm yours and I'm hers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibsonfan159 Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 8 hours ago, chef free said: Since I've Been Loving You is the most original blues by the band. It's still a cover. Sorry. Tea For One is more original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rm2551 Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 (edited) I swear Jimmy has said that TRB was basically made up for that gig on that day, but I concede that is a stretch. But I swear he does say it in an interview (can't source it, maybe SAJ can shed light?) Anyway, it still is a cracking blues number. HMMT from RAH also is a strong contender as is SIBLY from TSRTS. The Lemon Song and You Shook Me from BBC Sessions too. Jeeeez those guys could kill it with blues numbers.... *Edit - ok, listened to a few tracks. In My Time Of Dying. Edited November 3, 2018 by rm2551 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadianzepper Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 If you want to consider When the Levee Breaks blues (I think only the lyrics were borrowed, the music and arrangement are drastically different, even non-comparable), than this is your winner in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 On 11/2/2018 at 11:43 AM, chef free said: Since I've Been Loving You is the most original blues by the band. Most of the others have references to traditional blues songs, this one is pure Zeppelin! Via Moby Grape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibsonfan159 Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 8 hours ago, Canadianzepper said: If you want to consider When the Levee Breaks blues (I think only the lyrics were borrowed, the music and arrangement are drastically different, even non-comparable), than this is your winner in my opinion. Not really blues though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rover Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 On 10/30/2018 at 7:02 PM, strombringer101 said: Led Zeppelin in the beginning was known as heavy blues rock band before Houses Of The Holy. Some people thing Led Zeppelin 3 "Since Ive been loving you" is Zeppelins best or maybe a couple of tracks off Led Zeppelin 1. (you shook me, or How many more times) For me I believe Led Zeppelin hit their peak with the blues with one song that stands as the best Led Zeppelin blues song. That song would be : When The Levee Breaks: Off their fourth untitled album. The structure of that tune is simply amazing and the drum beat that started the industrial Revolution has been sampled by 100s of hip artiest. the last section at the 2:00 minute mark is the making of ROCK. I never been a fan of WTLB as one of Zeppelin's best songs. There's nothing wrong with WTLB, but, it is what it is, and I don't revere it the way fans AND critics do. Best LZ Blues: SIBLY from TSRTS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysticman560 Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 I'm a fan of the live versions of "I Can't Quit You" performed during the second America tour (i.e., the run of San Francisco shows at the Fillmore/Winterland), and the live versions of early 1970 European tour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic_juice Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 (edited) 16 hours ago, gibsonfan159 said: Not really blues though. When the Levee Breaks IS a blues song and based on a country blues at that... Each verse drones through an open chord country blues drone. Explain to me why its not??? Edited November 4, 2018 by cosmic_juice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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