Led Zeppelin was known for releasing very few singles, and this song was no exception. Their label, Atlantic Records, wished the put the song front and center; however their manager, Peter Grant, refused. In the US, however, Atlantic did release a single version in ; one year after the album was originally released. One of, if not the most well-known songs by the band, it is, as previously mentioned, the subject of much controversy and even a lawsuit by the aforementioned Spirit.
In , Spirit bassist Mark Andes and the trust of Randy California filed a lawsuit against Led Zeppelin, wishing to obtain a writing credit for California. California, legal name Randy Wolfe, had passed away in One of the reasons a lawsuit was not filed earlier, according to some reports, is that the band lacked the financial stability and means to bring a suit against such a powerhouse of a band and label in Atlantic. Two years after the original filing, a Los Angeles judge ruled that enough similarities were present that the case could be heard by a jury.
By late June of , however, a jury ruled that the similarities were not sufficient enough to be deemed copyright infringement. As of this writing, the case is still in court. So there are 10 examples of one of the greatest rock bands in history lifting, borrowing, or outright stealing from other musical acts. Many feel that Led Zeppelin should not be as revered as they are due these controversial songs and pieces. It's not just the guitar playing or the vocals or the message.
In , two years after the band broke up in the wake of drummer John Bonham's death, Christian televangelists in America began to claim the song contained secret Satanic messages that could be heard when the record was played backwards.
Led Zeppelin was an easy target - the band had helped create the stereotype of "sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll". The use of narcotics in the band was rife, Bonham drank himself to death, and the band was renowned for their contingent of groupies, which spawned the infamous "mud shark" incident and Page's disturbing relationship with a teenage girl.
On top of that Page was renowned for his interest in the occult and mysticism, particularly the works of controversial occultist Aleister Crowley. While the backmasking claims were denied and patently ridiculous , they persisted. Led Zeppelin has more than 20 songs in their back catalogue "that consisted, in whole or part, of pre-existing songs, melodies, or lyrics", as Wikipedia puts it.
While these pre-existing pieces have sometimes been credited, other times they haven't, and have resulted in lawsuits. The matter was eventually resolved in favour of Led Zeppelin in , in a ruling that rewrote US copyright law, as well as putting the song back in the news.
Led Zeppelin reunions after John Bonham's death have been few and far between, but the question of "will they play 'Stairway'? It was also at the heart of a massive band argument prior to their performance at a gig to mark the 40th anniversary of Atlantic Records - the band, which included John Bonham's son Jason on drums, wanted to play 'Stairway,' Plant did not. The last time Led Zeppelin played live, again with Jason Bonham on drums, was at the O2 Arena in London in December at a concert to honour the passing of Ahmet Ertegun, founder of Atlantic Records and friend of the band.
To the surprise of Page and Jones, Plant agreed to play 'Stairway' - buried in the middle of the set - despite having spent the previous 30 years trying to hide from the song.
Plus, Page was not only a redoubtable riff machine, but a visionary producer who reimagined the rock album as a widescreen war epic. Sign In. Listen Now Browse Radio Search. Led Zeppelin. Featured Playlist. Led Zeppelin Essentials 25 Songs. Top Songs See All. Essential Albums See All.
Physical Graffiti Remastered Led Zeppelin IV Remastered The song was originally written by Willie Dixon in and also performed by Otish Rush in Led Zeppelin's cover of the song is similar to Rush's version. It was frequently played live, and two versions of it appear on BBC Sessions. Oh, I can't quit you, babe So I'm gonna put you down for a while I said I can't quit you, babe I guess I got to put you down for a while Said, you messed up my happy home Made me mistreat my only child Yes, you did, babe Oh, said, you know I love you, baby My love for you I could never hide Oh, you know I love you, babe My love for you I could never hide And when I feel you near me, little girl I know you are my one desire, whoa, oh Oh, that's wonderful, whoa When you hear me moaning and groaning, baby You know it hurts me deep down inside Oh, when you hear me moaning and groaning, babe You know it hurts me deep down inside Oh, when you hear me holler, baby You know you're my one desire Yes, you are, oh.
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