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Nobody's fault but mine
Trying to save my soul tonight
It's nobody's fault but mine
Devil he told me to roll
Devil he told me to roll
How to roll the log tonight
Nobody's fault but mine
Brother he showed me the gong?
Brother he showed me the ding dong ding dong
How to roll, the log tonight
Oh, it's nobody's fault but mine
Got a monkey on my back
Got a monkey on my back
Gonna change my ways tonight
Nobody's fault but mine
I will get down rollin' tonight
Nobody's fault
Absolutely, unequivocally, the best damn Led Zeppelin song ever! Insane drumming, screaming harmonica, Robert's incredible vocals, Jimmy's mercurial guitar work. What's not to love?
While I agree with your descriptions, there is no "best". The LZ catalog of music is just too damn good to have a "best".
Wahnsinn.
Bonham was doing things before a whole lot of people glommed onto his chops. His triplet patterns (especially on the kick), his phrasings, his interplay on the hats, timings, dynamics, and how he got his sounds were far ahead of plebs and many established pros alike.
It fit in great with what JPJ and Jimmy were doing, or they would often adapt their play to Bonham's - because it just worked.
The thing with Bonham was he made it sound easy or that it was meant for a particular song or at a certain point. If you hear Zeppelin played without the Bonhamisms it doesn't sound so much like Zeppelin anymore.
There aren't many bands' drummers you can say that about.
Thank you for making me listen more closely to this particular tune.
So on point I TOTALLY relate
MM
Try to explain to someone who didn't grow up in the 1970s about how drumming like this, and from Moon, Watts, and Baker elevated the standards so high...that you always expected it.
We got soooooooooooooo spoiled.
Makes that Dave Grohl (self appointed rnr guru) look like an amateur.
We got soooooooooooooo spoiled.
Makes that Dave Grohl (self appointed rnr guru) look like an amateur.
Bonham was doing things before a whole lot of people glommed onto his chops. His triplet patterns (especially on the kick), his phrasings, his interplay on the hats, timings, dynamics, and how he got his sounds were far ahead of plebs and many established pros alike.
It fit in great with what JPJ and Jimmy were doing, or they would often adapt their play to Bonham's - because it just worked.
The thing with Bonham was he made it sound easy or that it was meant for a particular song or at a certain point. If you hear Zeppelin played without the Bonhamisms it doesn't sound so much like Zeppelin anymore.
There aren't many bands' drummers you can say that about.
Agreed LowPhreak!
Blues on Speed.
Some white boys from England were self-schooled on music made by some black boys in the USA, the rest is history.
This tune has NOTHING to do with blues!! Just pure rock & roll!
bb_matt wrote:
Blues on Speed.
Some white boys from England were self-schooled on music made by some black boys in the USA, the rest is history.
No BOY had anything at all to do with this.
Mighty Led Zeppelin at full gallop here. LOVE it.
Some white boys from England were self-schooled on music made by some black boys in the USA, the rest is history.
BEST DRUMMING SONG.......EVER!!
A bold statement.....
The guitar solos are among LZ's best since the first cut of the first album. When this band connects, it does it better than any other rock bank.
I'm sure they did very well on the rock bank. Not impoverished as a rock band either.
In this song he also knew exactly when to hold back and play things more sparingly and simply.
My goodness, what a fantastic drummer.
That's all I got. Carry on.
Or soooo feavy!
The thing with Bonham was he made it sound easy or that it was meant for a particular song or at a certain point.
What he said. I can't play drums, but I can damn sure listen to performers. I don't think there's a better drummer in the rock world than Bonham. The unconventional, the sheer uniqueness.....you just know who you're hearing play. All those other names mentioned are superior players, too. (I would throw in Clem Burke, Mick Fleetwood and Pete Thomas, for others.) But, Bonzo beats 'em best! "Bonham couldn't swing a dead cat" Ginger Baker
Love Zep! Bonham was the best and Moon was quirky in a very good way, but I gotta say that I was a big fan of Ginger Baker!
These three are at the forefront. Awesome all, each unique, powerful, daring and distinctive.
I've often wondered about the eccentricities and compulsions of them. Excesses of booze and dope and attempting to stab a bandmate... To be so gifted and passionate and yet so clinically disturbed, addicted, delusional. Maybe that adage is true: a light that burns twice as bright burns half as long.
The thing with Bonham was he made it sound easy or that it was meant for a particular song or at a certain point.
What he said. I can't play drums, but I can damn sure listen to performers. I don't think there's a better drummer in the rock world than Bonham. The unconventional, the sheer uniqueness.....you just know who you're hearing play. All those other names mentioned are superior players, too. (I would throw in Clem Burke, Mick Fleetwood and Pete Thomas, for others.) But, Bonzo beats 'em best!
The thing with Bonham was he made it sound easy or that it was meant for a particular song or at a certain point.
What he said. I can't play drums, but I can damn sure listen to performers. I don't think there's a better drummer in the rock world than Bonham. The unconventional, the sheer uniqueness.....you just know who you're hearing play. All those other names mentioned are superior players, too. (I would throw in Clem Burke, Mick Fleetwood and Pete Thomas, for others.) But, Bonzo beats 'em best!
Love Zep! Bonham was the best and Moon was quirky in a very good way, but I gotta say that I was a big fan of Ginger Baker!
Neil Peart.
And the lovely Dave Grohl.
The thing with Bonham was he made it sound easy or that it was meant for a particular song or at a certain point.
What he said. I can't play drums, but I can damn sure listen to performers. I don't think there's a better drummer in the rock world than Bonham. The unconventional, the sheer uniqueness.....you just know who you're hearing play. All those other names mentioned are superior players, too. (I would throw in Clem Burke, Mick Fleetwood and Pete Thomas, for others.) But, Bonzo beats 'em best!
One of the worst.
Bonham was doing things before a whole lot of people glommed onto his chops. His triplet patterns (especially on the kick), his phrasings, his interplay on the hats, timings, dynamics, and how he got his sounds were far ahead of plebs and many established pros alike.
It fit in great with what JPJ and Jimmy were doing, or they would often adapt their play to Bonham's - because it just worked.
The thing with Bonham was he made it sound easy or that it was meant for a particular song or at a certain point. If you hear Zeppelin played without the Bonhamisms it doesn't sound so much like Zeppelin anymore.
There aren't many bands' drummers you can say that about.
Well stated. As I said, he was a great drummer. And from what you've pointed out, I may need to rethink my opinion about him not being revolutionary. This also goes to me kicking myself for not paying more attention to LZ during my youth when they were at their peak.
And I would add Neil Peart to the list of drummers whose bands would not sound the same without them.
Ringo Starr, Dave Grohl, Chad Smith
Keith Moon
...and you were disappointed...RIGHT?
loved it.
love it.
still have it.
The thing with Bonham was he made it sound easy or that it was meant for a particular song or at a certain point. If you hear Zeppelin played without the Bonhamisms it doesn't sound so much like Zeppelin anymore.
There aren't many bands' drummers you can say that about.
Ringo Starr, Dave Grohl, Chad Smith
Why on earth do you listen to RP? You will hear Zeppelin here. I actually feel bad for you.
Why would you feel bad for this person? Not everyone loves Zep. We're all allowed our personal tastes. I loved Zep, but they have been ridiculously overplayed over the years. Lots of people probably burned out on them.
Yeah and the guitar player sounds pretty good too. Whatever became of him?
Loudest does not equal best. He was a great drummer, but I've never found his stuff to be any more technical or inspirational than so many others.
Bonham was doing things before a whole lot of people glommed onto his chops. His triplet patterns (especially on the kick), his phrasings, his interplay on the hats, timings, dynamics, and how he got his sounds were far ahead of plebs and many established pros alike.
It fit in great with what JPJ and Jimmy were doing, or they would often adapt their play to Bonham's - because it just worked.
The thing with Bonham was he made it sound easy or that it was meant for a particular song or at a certain point. If you hear Zeppelin played without the Bonhamisms it doesn't sound so much like Zeppelin anymore.
There aren't many bands' drummers you can say that about.
Historical revisionism!
It was, in fact, "Led Fuckin' Zeppelin, man!". Or "Zeppelin, man!". Or "Zep, man!". Or "Led Fuckin' Zep, man!". Or "Fuckin' Led Zep, man!"...
But I've still got a lot of love for 'em, and that means pretty much every song
...and you were disappointed...RIGHT?
Loudest does not equal best. He was a great drummer, but I've never found his stuff to be any more technical or inspirational than so many others.
"Technical" prowess doesn't really matter in rock and roll, but "not inspirational"? John Bonham inspired hundreds - if not thousands - of drummers. Keith Moon may be the only other rock drummer who inspired more.
(Stroke it...stroke it....)
BEST DRUMMING SONG.......EVER!!
Here's the Sonny Boy Williamson influence. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vnfZwNqR_k
Henley said Johns was used to working with Led Zeppelin. "If he thinks I can hit a drum as hard as John Bonham, he's out of his mind."
/prepared for blow-back for mentioning the Eagles in any way, shape or form.
You are absolved LPCity for the laffs and nods of understanding, JB pounded them babies!!!
Loudest does not equal best. He was a great drummer, but I've never found his stuff to be any more technical or inspirational than so many others.
amen
Henley said Johns was used to working with Led Zeppelin. "If he thinks I can hit a drum as hard as John Bonham, he's out of his mind."
/prepared for blow-back for mentioning the Eagles in any way, shape or form.
FUCK YEAH MAN ZEP THE DC
righteous
+1
I like some Led Zep. Not this.
You lucky that's all that happened, rock deity could have punished you much worse.
I like some Led Zep. Not this.
YEAAAHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!
BAMMM BAAMM BAM!! smack those things man! WOOOWW!!! WOOOOOOOHHOOOOOO!!!! Jumpin and Stompin my skinny ass off people, this music is fuckin ALIVE!!!
WAAAAAAHH HAAAAAA!!! love it : )
It would explain the smiling faces.
How old are you? I am 54 and still love all Zeppelin. Hope what you have is not contagious, you should get that checked out.
Why on earth do you listen to RP? You will hear Zeppelin here. I actually feel bad for you.
Most famous cover band ever.
True, but they were great at it
Same for this: https://www.public.asu.edu/~mesmith9/VikingKittens.htm
Turned up so loud it's blowin' everyone dancing and rockin' out in that crazy hotel room of yours right out the window
Anyone here remember the mid 1970's Friday evening radio program named The Hard Implosion on Georgetown University's WGTB FM where the DJ reminded listeners to have spare speaker fuses on hand throughout his broadcast?
Now that's a deej I can dig.
Jocks were real then, not so much the corporate sell-out fucks of today like the useless, phony Nikki Sixx & "Jen" on iHeart radio, pretending to have some edgy conversation (pre-recorded of course).
What a parody.
Same for this: https://www.public.asu.edu/~mesmith9/VikingKittens.htm
Turned up so loud it's blowin' everyone dancing and rockin' out in that crazy hotel room of yours right out the window
Anyone here remember the mid 1970's Friday evening radio program named The Hard Implosion on Georgetown University's WGTB FM where the DJ reminded listeners to have spare speaker fuses on hand throughout his broadcast?
A lot of people come and go on here and leave comments, and unless they are of some insight I generally don't care at all.
But this one is just horrifying.
Most famous cover band ever.
Let's not, and listen to Zep's live version on Celebration Day instead.
It will always hold a very special place in my heart.
Wait...this isn't Billy Squier?!?!
(Just a thought to make you feel thankful...)
I love this comment.
He's in the pantheon of all time greats, for sure.
This song is in the pantheon, too- turn it up to 11!
Ahhh... the days before arena rock. Here's Jimmy onstage at Detroit's Grande Ballroom with the Yardbirds.
Note that the late Dick Wagner's (Alice Cooper, Lou Reed) Frost were also on the bill, as were the MC5,
credited by the likes of the Clash as having invented punk rock. Members of the Stuart Avery Assemblage
jammed with the Yardbirds onstage afterward.
This song is NOT one of those.
(used psd 5 times today, 4 x's got wicked Zep tunes!)
GREAT ROCK AND ROLL DRUMMING!!!
I've sort of outgrown this song, but there is still a bunch of great LZ stuff that I love. Are you sure you want to throw out the baby with the bath water?
Happy 2015!!!
There must be cure for this...Take two D'yer Makers and call me in the morning.
(Edit. Please use caution. I see that Lady Gaga has done a cover of this song. NO generic substitutions, under any circumstances)
BEST DRUMMING SONG.......EVER!!
Voted "Most Likely To Self-Combust" in high school...
A 20 on the stereo volume scale.
Bonham was out of his mind good.
The Tampa event is listed on the official site, with a copy of the article that was printed in the newspaper reporting on the event and subsequent riot. There is also scanned media from the event, and stuff from the 1977 tour on the same page as well. Pretty cool.
https://www.ledzeppelin.com/show/june-3-1977
Thanks for the excellent link!
The believer answers "Yes, a rock god"
Amen to that!!
Those are four men outstanding in their field!
I got it!!!