Led Zeppelin members Robert Plant and John Paul Jones spent more than a decade creating some of the best classic rock music. The band’s list of songs includes some of the most timeless tunes ever written. Just don’t ask Jones to name them by title or sing the lyrics. Plant said the bassist never listened to them.
Robert Plant said John Paul Jones never listened to Led Zeppelin’s lyrics or knew the songs by name
Jones and Led Zeppelin founder Jimmy Page shared a common background. They were both highly skilled and sought-after session musicians before teaming up in the band.
Though Page was an underrated composer of intricate pieces, Jones was the jack of all trades. As a trained multi-instrumentalist, he composed songs, arranged them, and played bass, keyboards, mandolin, and more.
Jones was so in tune with the music that he never knew the song...
Robert Plant said John Paul Jones never listened to Led Zeppelin’s lyrics or knew the songs by name
Jones and Led Zeppelin founder Jimmy Page shared a common background. They were both highly skilled and sought-after session musicians before teaming up in the band.
Though Page was an underrated composer of intricate pieces, Jones was the jack of all trades. As a trained multi-instrumentalist, he composed songs, arranged them, and played bass, keyboards, mandolin, and more.
Jones was so in tune with the music that he never knew the song...
- 7/9/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Some people billed Led Zeppelin as strictly a heavy band when their first album came out in 1969. That was a classic case of pigeonholing. For anyone who cared to listen, Zep’s songs displayed their range of styles and influences from the jump. Despite being stylistically different overall, eight Led Zeppelin songs have something in common with the way they start.
(l-r) Led Zeppelin members John Paul Jones, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and John Bonham | Chris Walter/WireImage 8 Led Zeppelin songs have something in common
Fans of the band would never confuse the airy, sparkling ballad “Thank You” for the grandly dense epic “Achilles Last Stand.” Yet those are two of the eight Led Zeppelin songs with one thing in common — they start with a slow fade:
“Thank You” from Led Zeppelin II began with a slow fade into Jimmy Page’s bright acoustic guitar, John Paul Jones’ organ, and...
(l-r) Led Zeppelin members John Paul Jones, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and John Bonham | Chris Walter/WireImage 8 Led Zeppelin songs have something in common
Fans of the band would never confuse the airy, sparkling ballad “Thank You” for the grandly dense epic “Achilles Last Stand.” Yet those are two of the eight Led Zeppelin songs with one thing in common — they start with a slow fade:
“Thank You” from Led Zeppelin II began with a slow fade into Jimmy Page’s bright acoustic guitar, John Paul Jones’ organ, and...
- 5/26/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Led Zeppelin churned out songs at a furious pace early in their career. Even bassist John Paul Jones was impressed by their work ethic, and he cut his teeth as an in-demand session player working six or seven days a week before joining the band. Zep’s pace eventually slowed down, but they recorded dozens of songs in their career. We’re listing all 86 Led Zeppelin songs in alphabetical order, noting the albums they appeared on, their length, and notes on each one.
Note: Led Zeppelin made eight studio albums before breaking up, but we’re including completed songs (not reference mixes or rough cuts) from the posthumous 1982 album Coda, the 1990 box set, Coda’s 2015 expanded reissue, and one BBC Sessions recording since the band made those tunes while still together.
(l-r) Led Zeppelin members John Paul Jones, Robert Plant, John Bonham, and Jimmy Page | Michael Putland/Getty Images Led...
Note: Led Zeppelin made eight studio albums before breaking up, but we’re including completed songs (not reference mixes or rough cuts) from the posthumous 1982 album Coda, the 1990 box set, Coda’s 2015 expanded reissue, and one BBC Sessions recording since the band made those tunes while still together.
(l-r) Led Zeppelin members John Paul Jones, Robert Plant, John Bonham, and Jimmy Page | Michael Putland/Getty Images Led...
- 5/1/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Led Zeppelin skyrocketed to fame in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Their newfound fame led to the band doing multiple long tours throughout Europe and North America. For many artists, it’s a dream come true to perform for sold-out audiences worldwide. While lead singer Robert Plant enjoyed performing with Led Zeppelin, he regrets spending so much time on the road.
Robert Plant’s daughter didn’t recognize him after touring so often Robert Plant | Chris Walter/WireImage
Robert Plant joined Led Zeppelin in 1968, and it didn’t take long for the band to start turning heads. Their debut album in 1969 received critical acclaim, and audiences were excited by the hardcore rock sound that Led Zeppelin shared with the world. The British band started going on international tours that kept them away from their families for months.
Plant had his first daughter Carmen in 1968. In an interview shared by People,...
Robert Plant’s daughter didn’t recognize him after touring so often Robert Plant | Chris Walter/WireImage
Robert Plant joined Led Zeppelin in 1968, and it didn’t take long for the band to start turning heads. Their debut album in 1969 received critical acclaim, and audiences were excited by the hardcore rock sound that Led Zeppelin shared with the world. The British band started going on international tours that kept them away from their families for months.
Plant had his first daughter Carmen in 1968. In an interview shared by People,...
- 4/19/2023
- by Ross Tanenbaum
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
What Led Zeppelin might have lacked in song title originality (they had five songs with “song” in the title) they made up for with their musical diversity. They created hard-edged blues tunes and wrote songs that proved they had a soft side. Led Zeppelin wrote lengthy epics and short, punchy tunes that didn’t labor the point. Let’s look at the five longest Led Zeppelin songs.
Note: We’re using only studio albums for our countdown. So you won’t see any sitcom-length versions of “Moby Dick” or half-hour takes of “No Quarter” on the list.
(l-r) Led Zeppelin’s John Paul Jones, Robert Plant, John Bonham, and Jimmy Page | Chris Walter/WireImage 5. ‘In the Light’ Run time: 8:47
The Physical Graffiti classic “Kashmir,” which closed out Side 2 of the 1975 double-vinyl album, just missed the cut with its 8:37 running time. Side 3 opener “In the Light” edged it out.
Note: We’re using only studio albums for our countdown. So you won’t see any sitcom-length versions of “Moby Dick” or half-hour takes of “No Quarter” on the list.
(l-r) Led Zeppelin’s John Paul Jones, Robert Plant, John Bonham, and Jimmy Page | Chris Walter/WireImage 5. ‘In the Light’ Run time: 8:47
The Physical Graffiti classic “Kashmir,” which closed out Side 2 of the 1975 double-vinyl album, just missed the cut with its 8:37 running time. Side 3 opener “In the Light” edged it out.
- 4/18/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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