Rock and Roll was usually their concert opener….or an encore. And it was an “accident”. Bonham was frustrated with getting down the rhythm on Four Sticks. So, to burn off some steam, Bonzo, just started farting around, riffing off of a 1957 song by Little Richard ( one of the big 50’s rockers). This led to a spontaneous jam season, with Jimmy jumping in with some guitar based on the sound of Chuck Berry ( another big 50’s rocker). Robert added some lyrics that referenced 1950’s songs and lyrics and voila, you have Rock and Roll in about 30 minutes flat. I true homage to the music which influenced them all as kids.
@@humanreviewsstuff or actually read the books! 😉 Back in 69-70, LOTR was practically required reading to be culturally relevant....if you were in college and counter-culture, which I was......My roommate and I read the books one long weekend.
You summed it up well: This album took everything from the first three albums and put it together into their signature sound. Their later albums take (good) creative departures, but this album represents the culmination and peak of the first half of the band's career.
Actually When the levy breaks is a song written in 1929 by Joe McCoy and Memphis Minnie. It was about the great Mississippi Flood that was a huge event with so much in the southern part of areas near the Mississippi River flood. There was a really good book written about it. Fantastic book
It’s a pleasure to watch a short interview by the BBC of Jimmy Page, as he puts the needle down on Stairway and goes through and explains exactly what he was trying to do with this song. His description of his memory of watching Robert Plant writing the lyrics is poignant. It’s on TH-cam and definitely worth 10 minutes of your life.
the Rock and Roll drum intro is all in 4, it just doesn't start on beat 1 which confuses people since most people expect every piece of music to start on beat 1. Art of Guitar has a video breaking it down.
@@MegaSting1981 absolutely! It's a funny human nature thing for some people: They care so much about ranking and who's #1! Me, I'm more of a "top 10 or 20" kinda gal. And my fave doesn't have to be ranked the highest. Floyd, Zeppelin, CSN, Joni Mitchell, Tool, Porcupine Tree, Streisand.....lots a faves in most genres.
Let me know what you think of this album, and make sure you like and sub if you haven't too! We're on our way to 2k!
Rock and Roll was usually their concert opener….or an encore.
And it was an “accident”. Bonham was frustrated with getting down the rhythm on Four Sticks. So, to burn off some steam, Bonzo, just started farting around, riffing off of a 1957 song by Little Richard ( one of the big 50’s rockers). This led to a spontaneous jam season, with Jimmy jumping in with some guitar based on the sound of Chuck Berry ( another big 50’s rocker). Robert added some lyrics that referenced 1950’s songs and lyrics and voila, you have Rock and Roll in about 30 minutes flat. I true homage to the music which influenced them all as kids.
Not sure if you knew this but “Misty Mountain Hop” is another LOTR reference
I didn't actually know that, I should probably watch the films, it'd help me pick up on these references easier
@ The Films are great, but the books are AMAZING
@@humanreviewsstuff You especially should check out the extended versions of the films. There is a lot missing from the theatrical versions.
@@humanreviewsstuff or actually read the books! 😉 Back in 69-70, LOTR was practically required reading to be culturally relevant....if you were in college and counter-culture, which I was......My roommate and I read the books one long weekend.
You summed it up well: This album took everything from the first three albums and put it together into their signature sound. Their later albums take (good) creative departures, but this album represents the culmination and peak of the first half of the band's career.
@@tektoniks_architects not surprised to run into you here! 😉
First half album-wise, but first 25% time/wise. They were SO prolific their first few years.
Hi, Helene!
@@helenespaulding7562 One half of their work content/output.
@@tektoniks_architects yup.....Can barely wait to see the documentary coming out! If I were a dog, my tail would be wagging madly!
Actually When the levy breaks is a song written in 1929 by Joe McCoy and Memphis Minnie. It was about the great Mississippi Flood that was a huge event with so much in the southern part of areas near the Mississippi River flood. There was a really good book written about it. Fantastic book
It’s a pleasure to watch a short interview by the BBC of Jimmy Page, as he puts the needle down on Stairway and goes through and explains exactly what he was trying to do with this song. His description of his memory of watching Robert Plant writing the lyrics is poignant. It’s on TH-cam and definitely worth 10 minutes of your life.
the Rock and Roll drum intro is all in 4, it just doesn't start on beat 1 which confuses people since most people expect every piece of music to start on beat 1. Art of Guitar has a video breaking it down.
you spoke of the remastering as being perfection. Jimmy Page did the remastering of all the albums. He was an amazing producer.
Beatles Better
I disagree. The Beatles are great, but Zeppelin are far more consistent imo
Matter of taste, obviously. Beatles were more influential to the direction of popular music. But Zeppelin was no doubt in the top 5 influence-wise.
How about both are great? Crazy I know.
@@MegaSting1981 absolutely! It's a funny human nature thing for some people: They care so much about ranking and who's #1! Me, I'm more of a "top 10 or 20" kinda gal. And my fave doesn't have to be ranked the highest. Floyd, Zeppelin, CSN, Joni Mitchell, Tool, Porcupine Tree, Streisand.....lots a faves in most genres.
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