audioservant Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Hey guys, I always considered Houses of the Holy as the best or at least funniest album Zeppelin has ever done. I guess you already found out that especially dyer'maker and the crunge are the songs I'm talking about... Now I would like to know if there are certain songs ('originals') that Zeppelin alludes to. The crunge could be some James Brown stuff while dyer'maker to me sounds like a parody of The Polices 'Every breath you take' before that song even existed (any reggae artist zeppelin alludes to?) I hope this is worth a discussion and perhaps you have found 'comic elements' in other Zeppelin songs. Personally I'm interested in it because I'll have an exam about humour in music at the beginning of next year and anyway as a Zeppelin fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel With A Broken Wing Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Good topic....and good luck with your exam. I'd have to think about this a little more. The only song that springs to mind at this moment is "Down by the Seaside" and don't know if one can find humour in it but it is sure darn cute! If you include the album cover artwork, then the Presence album is good for some chuckles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucyinthesky Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 I always have to smile about Bron-yr-aur stomp, the text and the music match perfectly the funny and friendly mood of a walk with your dog. And I think, there are several self-ironic aspects in these "bigballs"-songs, like custard pie or whole lotta love, sort of cock rock caricature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reids Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 (edited) D'yer Mak'er: "The name of the song is derived from a play on the words "Jamaica" and "Did you make her", based on an old joke ("My wife's gone to the West Indies." "Jamaica?" "No, she went of her own accord.") On July 21, 2005, Led Zeppelin vocalist Robert Plant discussed the song during an interview with Mike Halloran, a DJ on radio station FM94/9 in San Diego. During the interview, he talked about the different interpretations and pronunciations of the name of the song [3]). The title, which appears nowhere in the lyrics, was chosen because it reflects the reggae flavour of the song. Plant has said that he finds it amusing when American fans completely ignore the apostrophes and pronounce it as "Dire Maker". The common mispronunciation is alluded to in the song "Joke About Jamaica" by The Hold Steady in the lines: "They used to think it was so cute when she said 'Dire Maker'/All the boys knew it was a joke about Jamaica". http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D'yer_Mak'er R Edited November 21, 2008 by reids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel With A Broken Wing Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 I always have to smile about Bron-yr-aur stomp, the text and the music match perfectly the funny and friendly mood of a walk with your dog. And I think, there are several self-ironic aspects in these "bigballs"-songs, like custard pie or whole lotta love, sort of cock rock caricature. I think so too. I did a class report in college, way back in 1974, about Zeppelin and of course had to write about the lyrics to The Lemon Song. The teacher put a notation and gasping smiley face in the margin next to that paragraph......and gave me an A for the paper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonmaid Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Fool in the Rain is set up as a joke- complete with the punchline, "just a fool waiting on the wrong block." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audioservant Posted November 21, 2008 Author Share Posted November 21, 2008 D'yer Mak'er: "The name of the song is derived from a play on the words "Jamaica" and "Did you make her", based on an old joke ("My wife's gone to the West Indies." "Jamaica?" "No, she went of her own accord.") On July 21, 2005, Led Zeppelin vocalist Robert Plant discussed the song during an interview with Mike Halloran, a DJ on radio station FM94/9 in San Diego. During the interview, he talked about the different interpretations and pronunciations of the name of the song [3]). The title, which appears nowhere in the lyrics, was chosen because it reflects the reggae flavour of the song. Plant has said that he finds it amusing when American fans completely ignore the apostrophes and pronounce it as "Dire Maker". The common mispronunciation is alluded to in the song "Joke About Jamaica" by The Hold Steady in the lines: "They used to think it was so cute when she said 'Dire Maker'/All the boys knew it was a joke about Jamaica". http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D'yer_Mak'er R Thank you, that is some great piece of information! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audioservant Posted November 21, 2008 Author Share Posted November 21, 2008 Good topic....and good luck with your exam. I'd have to think about this a little more. The only song that springs to mind at this moment is "Down by the Seaside" and don't know if one can find humour in it but it is sure darn cute! If you include the album cover artwork, then the Presence album is good for some chuckles. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackandGold Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 I think the obvious song is Hot Dog. It's such a spoof of a county song, right down to the dungarees and pick-up truck. A playful jab at Americana maybe, and then the sly punchline of "all the talk about rockin' bands", like Robert's saying "you know who we're talking about!" It's near the bottom of my list of Zep songs, but I can't help but laugh every time I hear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargroves Tangie Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 I think "Boogie With Stu" is very humorous, and it sounds like they all had a great time doing it. They even laugh at the end of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59LesPaul Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 I think the obvious song is Hot Dog. It's such a spoof of a county song, right down to the dungarees and pick-up truck. A playful jab at Americana maybe,..... Or really bad country music. One of my favorite songs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alice75 Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 I think "Boogie With Stu" is very humorous, and it sounds like they all had a great time doing it. They even laugh at the end of it I am quite the same feelings! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave2007 Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 IMO Royal Orleans is the most humorous one by far...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucyinthesky Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 IMO Royal Orleans is the most humorous one by far...... And if you take your pick, be careful how you choose it... When I read the story first, my parents went to see why I laughed so loud... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanie_72 Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Or really bad country music. One of my favorite songs. Mine too!! Seems they were having alot of fun with "Hot Dog". I can't help but laugh everytime I hear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDave Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Mine too!! Seems they were having alot of fun with "Hot Dog". I can't help but laugh everytime I hear it. I especially enjoy their live versions of Hot Dog from Knebworth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanie_72 Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 I especially enjoy their live versions of Hot Dog from Knebworth. Me too SuperDave! I saw a clip of it on You Tube and it was fun to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDave Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Me too SuperDave! I saw a clip of it on You Tube and it was fun to watch. It seems they were having a good time. The 1980 versions were good as well. But I prefer the ones from Knebworth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audioservant Posted November 23, 2008 Author Share Posted November 23, 2008 Some dream sequences of TSRTS I think are really funny but I'm not sure if this was intended Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danelectro59 Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 IMO Royal Orleans is the most humorous one by far...... Can't argue with that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDave Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Now I think Candy Store Rock from Presence has got some pretty funny lyrics. Judge for yourself. (Page/Plant) Well... Oh baby baby. Don't you want a man like me? Oh baby baby, I'm just as sweet as anybody could be Oh baby baby, I want to look to your eyes, of blue Oh baby baby, It's more than anybody else could do Well... Oh baby baby. You know when I see you walkin down the street Oh baby baby, Well you lookin good enough to eat Oh baby baby, I dont believe I've tasted this before Oh baby baby, I want it now And every mouthfull more of you. Talk about you, Yeah. Oh baby baby, You know that I wanted it more Oh baby baby, I'm about to kiss goodbye to this store Oh baby baby, It ain't the wrapping that sells the goods Oh baby baby, I got a sweet tooth when my mouth is full of you. Ooh baby oh baby its alright, its alright Ohh baby its alright...its alright Well, oh baby, baby, oh you sting like a bee Oh baby, baby, I like your honey and it sure likes me Oh baby, baby, I got my spoon inside your jar Oh baby, baby, don't give me too much, don't make me starve Oh baby, baby, sugar sister on a silver plate Oh baby, baby, I need a mouthful and I just can't wait Oh baby, baby, see the shaking in my hand Oh baby, baby, don't mean to fumble but it tastes so grand Tastes so grand, tastes so grand, baby it's alright Oh baby it's alright, oh it's alright It's alright... (repeat) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackDog71 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Hats Off To (Roy) Harper......that has to be one. That song cannot be serious in any possible way. The guitar and lyrics are so off the wall. If you haven't really given a listen to the song.....listen closely to the words. Classic! It may be one of my two or three least favorites from Zep, but it still gives me a chuckle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adi Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 (edited) I think "Black Country Woman" is a funny song... "You didn't have to leave me with that beer in my face" "But that's alright, I know your sisters too..." Edited November 25, 2008 by Adi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reids Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Thank you, that is some great piece of information! You're welcome. Anytime... R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxie Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 I think "Black Country Woman" is a funny song... "You didn't have to leave me with that beer in my face" "But that's alright, I know your sisters too..." I'll bet the sisters didn't think it was so funny! But it was funny at the shows on the Plant/Krauss tour when he sang that line. Lots of cheers and "yeeeahhhs!". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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