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October 22nd, 1969. Led Zeppelin II was released.
63/365. 17/11/08.
Led Zeppelin2. Side 1, Track 1.
Whole Lotta Love - the quintessential rock riff. So devastatingly simple.
This album was recorded in various places across England, Europe and the USA. All pulled together by the amazing production skills of Jimmy Page.
Studio version. I remember exactly where I was when I first heard this. Sitting at the dining room table, doing my homework. I always had the radio on to keep me company. This track came on. It was the first time I'd heard Led Zeppelin and I was just stunned. And completely hooked. This is the song that made me want to learn to play guitar. At the time, all I could afford to buy was the single - that's it in the pic. Still got it after all these years.
Live versions of this song were usually extended jams lasting up to 25 minutes (way too long for YouTube) and included lots of covers of old songs that were favourites of the band members. This version is a relatively short version, about 7 minutes only, from the 1979 Knebworth show.
Oh yeah, I forgot.... the middle section of the album version was done using a Theramin. I don't really understand how it works, but you wave your hand around it and it messes with the guitar (or whatever's plugged in to it I suppose) sound to produce synthesiser type sounds.
October 22nd, 1969. Led Zeppelin II was released.
63/365. 17/11/08.
Led Zeppelin2. Side 1, Track 1.
Whole Lotta Love - the quintessential rock riff. So devastatingly simple.
This album was recorded in various places across England, Europe and the USA. All pulled together by the amazing production skills of Jimmy Page.
Studio version. I remember exactly where I was when I first heard this. Sitting at the dining room table, doing my homework. I always had the radio on to keep me company. This track came on. It was the first time I'd heard Led Zeppelin and I was just stunned. And completely hooked. This is the song that made me want to learn to play guitar. At the time, all I could afford to buy was the single - that's it in the pic. Still got it after all these years.
Live versions of this song were usually extended jams lasting up to 25 minutes (way too long for YouTube) and included lots of covers of old songs that were favourites of the band members. This version is a relatively short version, about 7 minutes only, from the 1979 Knebworth show.
Oh yeah, I forgot.... the middle section of the album version was done using a Theramin. I don't really understand how it works, but you wave your hand around it and it messes with the guitar (or whatever's plugged in to it I suppose) sound to produce synthesiser type sounds.