Led Zeppelin's music is considered "hard rock/heavy blues". This song is a reworking of "Killing Floor" recorded by Howlin' Wolf. As someone mentioned, the double time section is what they used to call a "rave up" back in the day and was used to get the audience up and moving. Jimmy Page had played plenty of those when he was with The Yardbirds. This was a fairly straightforward track, in that there was only one guitar overdub. Robert sang with a handheld mic in the middle of the room to help give an echo, while the drums were set on a riser and had only 4 mics so it picked up the ambience from the room. It's a fun, lively song, and John Paul Jones said one of the things he was very proud of was Zep's music could get their audience to dance and groove, unlike some of their contemporaries. Some of their influences were Robert Johnson, Howlin' Wolf, and many other blues artists, Elvis, Buddy Holly, Ricky Nelson (both Holly and Nelson for their guitar work), Motown artists, folk musicians like Fairport Convention and others, jazz musicians, plus many, many other artists/genres.
On the subject of influences its worth mentioning Link Wray , Jimmy page sites hearing the Rumble as a light bulb moment , its a real raunchy 1950s instrumental track . There is the most delightful clip of Jimmy Page reacting to the Rumble from the documentary it might get loud . The sheer joy and enthusiasm the man has for music is inspirational and check out the record collection . In a case of full circleJimmy Page inducted Link Wray into the rock and roll hall of fame at the end of last year . As far as blues tracks are concerned you'll love since i've been loving you and when you do the live you will need the 1973 Madison Square Garden performance from the film the song remians the same but also I can't quit you baby live at Royal albert Hall 1970 , In my time of Dying -consumate performance at Earls court 1975 but aso from the later albums Tea for one and i'm gonna crawl - thats just a selection . spoilt for choice.
If you love the blues you'll love Led Zeppelin. Listen to their first album all the songs are blues based. They recorded it after only being together about 3 weeks taking just 36 hours of studio time funded by Jimmy Page. Robert Plant and John Bonham were only 20 and Jimmy Page 25, JPJ 24 years old. This album is widely accepted as the best first album ever made.
DELTA BLUES BABY, and Mickie will like coming down that road that my older brothers took me when they returned from Nam on their leaves with their Sanyo crap...SO keep on with your ZEP journey brother as I did in `68 before I took my plane ride to Nam... and Keep on RoCkin the Reactions & giddyup SIR MICKOLAS
Since I've Been Loving You, Tea for One. Yes, heavy blues influence when they go for that sound. They cover so many genres. But those 2 I listed are their best IMO. Your mileage may vary. lol
Recommend The Song Remains The Same transitioning into The Rain Song off Houses Of The Holy album. Incredible it will move you to tears. Keep on the Zep trail please. You won't be sorry.
Most of Led Zeps favorites were the rock a billy and blues artists of the 1950s. Blind Lemon Jefferson, Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Lightnin' Hopkins, Robert Johnson, Lead Belly, The 3 kings (Freddie, Albert and BB) and Buddy Guy are the more well known artists that not only influenced them, but some of these artists sued Led Zeppelin for stealing their music, including this song (The Killing Floor) by Howlin Wolf.
Since I've been loving you! Their best songs in my opinion and about as bluesy as you can get while having a hard sound. I prefer the BBC version but always suggest starting out with the studio version and then listen to the live versions
Some of LZs influences: American Blues, British Folk, Joni Mitchel (Blue), Spirit, and Celtic Mythology, but with talent like these guys......... did they really need influencing?? I always thought John Paul Jones was on a different level in this song. His bass playing here just removes me from reality!
@@SirMickolastheir first album is mostly blues, with some blues thrown in others. This is their second album. All their songs let the instruments breathe, or have shining moments. Plant & Page rattle off blues influences so easily. As young teens, they couldn’t wait for a shipment of blues records to come in. They played Rock Blues Folk Funk Reggae Prog etc. I’d suggest starting with album one side one song one, & work your way through. You’ll love even the songs not blues. They have song amazing acoustic songs too, & several masterpieces too.
I’M GONNA QUIT YOU BABY is heavy on the Blues and one of my favorites.
Led Zeppelin's music is considered "hard rock/heavy blues". This song is a reworking of "Killing Floor" recorded by Howlin' Wolf. As someone mentioned, the double time section is what they used to call a "rave up" back in the day and was used to get the audience up and moving. Jimmy Page had played plenty of those when he was with The Yardbirds. This was a fairly straightforward track, in that there was only one guitar overdub. Robert sang with a handheld mic in the middle of the room to help give an echo, while the drums were set on a riser and had only 4 mics so it picked up the ambience from the room. It's a fun, lively song, and John Paul Jones said one of the things he was very proud of was Zep's music could get their audience to dance and groove, unlike some of their contemporaries. Some of their influences were Robert Johnson, Howlin' Wolf, and many other blues artists, Elvis, Buddy Holly, Ricky Nelson (both Holly and Nelson for their guitar work), Motown artists, folk musicians like Fairport Convention and others, jazz musicians, plus many, many other artists/genres.
The first album is loaded with songs like this ❤❤❤
This song shows just what a badass JPJ is on bass.
Led Zeppelin is the greatest band ever ❤ their debut album in considered the Best ever 😮❤
On the subject of influences its worth mentioning Link Wray , Jimmy page sites hearing the Rumble as a light bulb moment , its a real raunchy 1950s instrumental track . There is the most delightful clip of Jimmy Page reacting to the Rumble from the documentary it might get loud . The sheer joy and enthusiasm the man has for music is inspirational and check out the record collection . In a case of full circleJimmy Page inducted Link Wray into the rock and roll hall of fame at the end of last year . As far as blues tracks are concerned you'll love since i've been loving you and when you do the live you will need the 1973 Madison Square Garden performance from the film the song remians the same but also I can't quit you baby live at Royal albert Hall 1970 , In my time of Dying -consumate performance at Earls court 1975 but aso from the later albums Tea for one and i'm gonna crawl - thats just a selection . spoilt for choice.
If you love the blues you'll love Led Zeppelin. Listen to their first album all the songs are blues based. They recorded it after only being together about 3 weeks taking just 36 hours of studio time funded by Jimmy Page. Robert Plant and John Bonham were only 20 and Jimmy Page 25, JPJ 24 years old. This album is widely accepted as the best first album ever made.
DELTA BLUES BABY, and Mickie will like coming down that road that my older brothers took me when they returned from Nam on their leaves with their Sanyo crap...SO keep on with your ZEP journey brother as I did in `68 before I took my plane ride to Nam... and Keep on RoCkin the Reactions & giddyup SIR MICKOLAS
Since I've Been Loving You, Tea for One. Yes, heavy blues influence when they go for that sound. They cover so many genres. But those 2 I listed are their best IMO. Your mileage may vary. lol
The sped-up part is called a "rave-up" that blues players would do to get the audience up on their feet.
Recommend The Song Remains The Same transitioning into The Rain Song off Houses Of The Holy album. Incredible it will move you to tears. Keep on the Zep trail please. You won't be sorry.
Most of Led Zeps favorites were the rock a billy and blues artists of the 1950s. Blind Lemon Jefferson, Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Lightnin' Hopkins, Robert Johnson, Lead Belly, The 3 kings (Freddie, Albert and BB) and Buddy Guy are the more well known artists that not only influenced them, but some of these artists sued Led Zeppelin for stealing their music, including this song (The Killing Floor) by Howlin Wolf.
Since I've been loving you! Their best songs in my opinion and about as bluesy as you can get while having a hard sound. I prefer the BBC version but always suggest starting out with the studio version and then listen to the live versions
JPJ amazing bass solo 😮
It's so good!
Some of LZs influences: American Blues, British Folk, Joni Mitchel (Blue), Spirit, and Celtic Mythology, but with talent like these guys......... did they really need influencing?? I always thought John Paul Jones was on a different level in this song. His bass playing here just removes me from reality!
React to How Many More Times - Live At The Albert Hall 1970 by them
You got it. I have added it to the list, so be looking for it in the next day or 2. Thanks for the suggestion.
@@SirMickolastheir first album is mostly blues, with some blues thrown in others. This is their second album. All their songs let the instruments breathe, or have shining moments. Plant & Page rattle off blues influences so easily. As young teens, they couldn’t wait for a shipment of blues records to come in. They played Rock Blues Folk Funk Reggae Prog etc. I’d suggest starting with album one side one song one, & work your way through. You’ll love even the songs not blues. They have song amazing acoustic songs too, & several masterpieces too.
JPJ absolutely stole the show on this one, imo.