Aleister Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 I really tried to search before I started this topic, but since it won't search for anything with 4 letter words or less it was pretty much a pointless endeavor. Anyway, this song rocks! I never picked up the BBC sessions and just when I thought i'd heard every studio recording, the local classic rock station did a all zep weekend and played it. Even if it was stolen from estes, robert put his spin on it and the riff and solo is amazing. Seriously is there anything better than '69 plant vocals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledzep45 Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 I really tried to search before I started this topic, but since it won't search for anything with 4 letter words or less it was pretty much a pointless endeavor. Anyway, this song rocks! I never picked up the BBC sessions and just when I thought i'd heard every studio recording, the local classic rock station did a all zep weekend and played it. Even if it was stolen from estes, robert put his spin on it and the riff and solo is amazing. Seriously is there anything better than '69 plant vocals? No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blah Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Totally agreed, the band and especially Plant sound so energetic and exciting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoso2112 Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 You can here Steve Marriott's heavy influence on Plant in this song especially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huw Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 ...Even if it was stolen from estes... Stolen? First: Check the BBC Sessions sleeve - Estes got a writers credit for the song so any "stealing" claims are bullshit. Second: The riff is Page's, not Estes'. He came up with a riff, they jammed a 12 bar blues out of it, & RP sang something over the top of it. Period. On this particular day Plant chose to use the lyrics from Estes' song, hence the credit, but his contribution is lyrical not musical. I think IIRC that Page's comment about it was that until they considered putting the BBC album out in 1997 he hadn't even realised that Plant was singing someone else's song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swandown Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Even if it was stolen from estes, robert put his spin on it and the riff and solo is amazing. The only part that was taken from the Sleepy John Estes version is the following lyric: the girl I love, she got [great] long [curly] hair her [mama] and her [papa] sure don't allow me there That's it. Estes' 1/5th writing credit is more than adequate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aleister Posted December 22, 2008 Author Share Posted December 22, 2008 Perhaps "stolen" was too harsh a word, how about influenced? Personally, I think the hardest part of songwriting is coming up with that opening line. I'm sure I don't have to tell you there are quite a few of their songs that use the first lines from old american blues artists. Take a listen to "drop down mama" from sleepy and see what comes to mind? And you know what? I don't give a shit! Led Zeppelin did their thing and I will forever consider them rock gods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Perhaps "stolen" was too harsh a word, how about influenced? Personally, I think the hardest part of songwriting is coming up with that opening line. I'm sure I don't have to tell you there are quite a few of their songs that use the first lines from old american blues artists. Take a listen to "drop down mama" from sleepy and see what comes to mind? And you know what? I don't give a shit! Led Zeppelin did their thing and I will forever consider them rock gods. Influenced makes more sense to say. Music by nature is going to be based on something else with the artist adding their own ideas etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirchzep27 Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Even if it was stolen from estes, robert put his spin on it and the riff and solo is amazing. john bonham is amazing on this one too, some fast drum fills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCM Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 That is probably my favorite from the BBC Sessions disc. If you don't have it it's worth the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadgetguru Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 ^ Your dog needs to have it's face washed! ^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms_zeppelin94 Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 ...Personally, I think the hardest part of songwriting is coming up with that opening line. Seriously! and they had some kick ass opening lines! Thanks Aleister! You've inspired me! I'm starting a new thread... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms_zeppelin94 Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Personally, I think the hardest part of songwriting is coming up with that opening line... Seriously! And they had some kick butt opening lines! Thanks Aleister, you've inspired me to start a new thread... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms_zeppelin94 Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 OOPS Didn't mean to post twice-didn't think it worked 1st time Check out Best Opening Lines on Trivia Sorry again-I'm tired... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadiepearl Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 A double post is better than saying ,"your dog needs his face washed?" There is nothing wrong with that dog's face.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms_zeppelin94 Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 A double post is better than saying ,"your dog needs his face washed?" There is nothing wrong with that dog's face.! I think he's cute!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lzfan715 Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 I think he's cute!! Me too! I love dogs, they are just so wonderful. My dog Maggie is like my baby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms_zeppelin94 Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Hey Janis Rep, Since you're the expert, do you think Robert & Janis have kinda the same singing style? Just wondering if I'm the only one that thinks this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadgetguru Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 A double post is better than saying ,"your dog needs his face washed?" There is nothing wrong with that dog's face.! Well you know dogs! They like to check each other's license tags and it looks like that little pooch let his curiosity bring him up real close. I loved my old dog, I even washed her face quite frequently so I could kiss her. The Girl I Love! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronniedawg Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 can anyone send an mp3 copy to me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdh Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 she's got brown wavy hair, uh huh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadgetguru Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 can anyone send an mp3 copy to me? PM sent with your song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCM Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 I think he's cute!! Thank you! He is a cutie, I adopted him and that's just the color of his hair.. he was fresh from the groomer when that picture was taken. He's got darker hair on his muzzle and tail.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms_zeppelin94 Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Thank you! He is a cutie, I adopted him and that's just the color of his hair.. I love it when people adopt animals, it makes me believe that there is some good left in the world... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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