Background Vocals

[Jaqbrooks92]

Did any of Led Zeppelin besides Robert Plant sing background? The only one I can think of is The Ocean with Bonzo and JPJ.

[Strider]

The most famous and infamous example is of course "Battle of Evermore". Sandy Denny is the only female and non-band member to sing on a Led Zeppelin song. In concert, John Paul Jones would sing Sandy Danny's parts...and sometimes John Bonham would join in the fun.

Jimmy would sing in the chorus of "Whole Lotta Love".

John Bonham usually sang along on "Bron-Yr-Aur Stomp". But in 1977, Jimmy Page took over duties on "Bron-Yr-Aur Stomp".

The whole band would do four-part harmony on "Tangerine" and "That's the Way" in concert.

All other harmonizing was usually Robert and his harmonizer effect...think "Ten Years Gone" and "Hot Dog".

[Zep Hed]

In concert, Jimmy on WLL as well.

[Jaqbrooks92]

After listening to The Battle of Evermore live, I can see why the rest of Led Zeppelin didn't do more background in studio and live.

[BobDobbs]

2 hours ago, Jaqbrooks92 said:

After listening to The Battle of Evermore live, I can see why the rest of Led Zeppelin didn't do more background in studio and live.

Actually, Bonzo had a very good voice with a nice range. His harmonies live on The Ocean & BYAS are fantastic. Page's voice was ok, nothing special but he could hold a note. JPJ though, forget it. Until he got older he had a very nasally, monotone singing voice what was simply, bad. No clue why JPJ sang BOE response. The one show where Bonzo sings response that I recall is one or more of the NY shows in 77' and he does a pretty good job, much better than JPJ by a longshot. 

[Ian Smith]

11 hours ago, Jaqbrooks92 said:

After listening to The Battle of Evermore live, I can see why the rest of Led Zeppelin didn't do more background in studio and live.

The Destroyer version is painful. 

[76229]

On 11/8/2021 at 12:23 AM, Jaqbrooks92 said:

Did any of Led Zeppelin besides Robert Plant sing background? The only one I can think of is The Ocean with Bonzo and JPJ.

Page is on backing vox on Communication Breakdown

[The Only Way To Fly]

You can really hear Bonzo on background vocals here. Love this version of Stand By Me. 

 

[Ian Smith]

11 hours ago, The Only Way To Fly said:

You can really hear Bonzo on background vocals here. Love this version of Stand By Me. 

 

Heard some amazing vocals and so many tasty licks from Page but not so much Bonzo.  But anyway damn is that a great tune!!!! Wow. 

[bluecongo]

Jimmy does background vocals on Thank You & Gallows Pole, WIAWSNB, Livin Lovin Maid, probably Your Time is Gonna Come, BIGLY, the Ocean, maybe South Bound Suarez ? 

[Mr. Snrub]

All 4 of them sang backup on the first album.

[gabrielcgoulart]

On 11/10/2021 at 12:33 PM, bluecongo said:

Jimmy does background vocals on Thank You & Gallows Pole, WIAWSNB, Livin Lovin Maid, probably Your Time is Gonna Come, BIGLY, the Ocean, maybe South Bound Suarez ? 

thank you backing vocals it was Bonham who did

[The Pagemeister]

Was it not Jonesey who did vocals on Thank You ?