This was from 1973, Houses of the Holy, my favorite Zep album. Its their most diverse and eclectic album, from the stunning string arrangements of The Rain Song, to exploring hints of the Island sounds of D'yer Maker, hints of jazz fusion in No Quarter. The Crunge was just another example of daring to explore some crazy funk/soul groove with Robert Plant rapping nonsense until the jam is trapped without the turnaround and he is literally pleading with the band for 'The bridge '!!! They must have been falling over themselves laughing after this jam. Funk , soul, and reggae had not yet reached the white mainstream rock genre, so this was all fairly shocking for a hard rock band, Lol!! The Stones didn't delve into the Jamaican influence until 1978, and we didn't start hearing funk influences from Pink Floyd until 1979. Zeppelin were always like pirates, pillaging every treasure trove that was linked to rock n roll roots. I love them for tributing other genres and even stealing bits from everywhere because no other group was confident enough to pull it off. (except maybe YES, lol!)
I remember JPJ on Westward Radio doing an interview talking about how this was FUNKY for the Purpose of Honoring Artists Like James Brown, or Billy Paul , and the Like! 🎶
That was me!!!! Hahahaha.....lol....hahaha.......I am glad you took my request!!!! I figured you would really enjoy this Robert Plant tribute to James Brown who is Robert's hero and mentor. Was I right? Fire. Right?
As others have mentioned, this song is James Brown inspired with a little bit of Otis Redding thrown in for good measure ("Ain't gonna call me 'Mr. Pitiful'" from Redding's song, Mr. Pitiful). James Brown would often tell his band to "take it to the bridge" meaning the bridge of the song, but the funny part here is - this song doesn't *have* a bridge. This song started out as a jam session and wasn't meant to be a serious song, just something they were having fun with. At one point, Jimmy thought it a great idea to create a fake dance to go with the song and wanted someone to print up a sheet of dance steps that could be included with each album but it was decided that would take too long to do so they scrapped the idea.
The funny part is the James Brown style rhythm and that mimicking of Jame's vocal instruction to get to the bridge in a tune yet this song has no bridge. Punfunksion.
Ay bro great video, keep it up! You could check out In The Light when you get a chance, it's one of the best off Physical Graffiti, and that's saying a lot.
Okay my man check it out that was a homage to the hardest working man in Show Business The Godfather of Soul himself James Brown of course but the thing is yeah I mean your grandparents probably listen to this guy but you know he's Timeless James Brown it is the ultimate anyhow that was something that he used to say all the time you know there was this one song I think it was sex machine and he kept saying okay take me to the bridge are you going to take me to the bridge and now somebody see yeah I will take you to the bridge you going to take me to the bridge I'll hum yeah I'm going to take you to the bridge and so yeah it would be a part of the song where there's just an instrumental part and that's called The Bridge it's a musical term you know you have your chorus and you have all that kind of stuff but you know the verse that' sort of thing you're at James Brown had the tightest band ever back in the day then you should see him when he does those splits man wow you know I'm just a white Suburban punk from the South Bay Area in Southern California but you know when I was 5 years old when Papa's Got a Brand New Bag came on the radio I was all over that that was one of my faves now as far as this song right here the crunge I was in this group and I played the drums and I did the singing so I had to do both the drums and sing this at the same time and the vocals are like syncopated either off the beat from the drum or whatever so it's like oh my God talk about rubbing your belly and patting your head at the same time so you had to really multitask. SON ! All right superdude I'll check you on the next gig
Probably the most divisive Zep song amongst the fans. Love it or hate it. For me, i call it The Cringe. The only song from their eight studio albums that sucks. They dipped their toe in most music genres and nailed it every time. Except here. I've tried to like it, being a Zep geek, but no....its not happening. Haha
Zeppelin goes to funkytown paying homage to James Brown !!
He’s referring to a musical bridge in the song 🎶
This was from 1973, Houses of the Holy, my favorite Zep album. Its their most diverse and eclectic album, from the stunning string arrangements of The Rain Song, to exploring hints of the Island sounds of D'yer Maker, hints of jazz fusion in No Quarter. The Crunge was just another example of daring to explore some crazy funk/soul groove with Robert Plant rapping nonsense until the jam is trapped without the turnaround and he is literally pleading with the band for 'The bridge '!!! They must have been falling over themselves laughing after this jam. Funk , soul, and reggae had not yet reached the white mainstream rock
genre, so this was all fairly shocking for a hard rock band, Lol!!
The Stones didn't delve into the Jamaican influence until 1978, and we didn't start hearing funk influences from Pink Floyd until 1979. Zeppelin were always like pirates, pillaging every treasure trove that was linked to rock n roll roots. I love them for tributing other genres and even stealing bits from everywhere because no other group was confident enough to pull it off. (except maybe YES, lol!)
So funky! Can you hear the James Brown influence?! Love this album
There was some definite funk presence as well. A band with no bounds.
you got to hear the LIVE version
Ten Years Gone Led Zeppelin offer Physical Graffiti album
Just stumbled upon your reaction to this great song and what makes it perfect - its short so it stands out and it makes you want to hear it again
I remember JPJ on Westward Radio doing an interview talking about how this was FUNKY for the Purpose of Honoring Artists Like James Brown, or Billy Paul , and the Like! 🎶
Black Sabbath and Deep Purple (bands I love) couldn't even imagine doing this song. Zep could do it ALL.
That was funk ....jazz definitely does not sound like this lmao...great reaction brother!
Funky, like James Brown.
This tune was inspired by The Great James Brown. You should check him out, if you don’t know who he is.
Where's the confounded bridge
That's why they're the best and my favorite
That was me!!!! Hahahaha.....lol....hahaha.......I am glad you took my request!!!! I figured you would really enjoy this Robert Plant tribute to James Brown who is Robert's hero and mentor. Was I right? Fire. Right?
you were right!
Cool tune. Zep funk adelicious.
Pope you got to listen to Gentle Giant, So Sincere.
The word is funk.
Funky Led! Try Gallows Pole from Led III and Misty Mountain Hop from Led IV please!
Cant fake the funk!! Love it
James Brown sound! Very funky
Funky tribute to james brown, from led zeppelin. 1973 ,
A tribute to James Brown! The bridge is a musical scale
A musical bridge connects a verse to a chorus.
As others have mentioned, this song is James Brown inspired with a little bit of Otis Redding thrown in for good measure ("Ain't gonna call me 'Mr. Pitiful'" from Redding's song, Mr. Pitiful). James Brown would often tell his band to "take it to the bridge" meaning the bridge of the song, but the funny part here is - this song doesn't *have* a bridge. This song started out as a jam session and wasn't meant to be a serious song, just something they were having fun with. At one point, Jimmy thought it a great idea to create a fake dance to go with the song and wanted someone to print up a sheet of dance steps that could be included with each album but it was decided that would take too long to do so they scrapped the idea.
I'm telling you buddy try...Led Zeppelin
I Can't Quit You Babe
Royal Albert Hall live
1970
Hey Pope! Some funky Zep here. Enjoy!😎🕶
Now that's some funky stuff
Dazed & Confused * How Many more Times * Ramble On
Funkytown💋
React to custard pie led Zeppelin
You're going to love this one
The funny part is the James Brown style rhythm and that mimicking of Jame's vocal instruction to get to the bridge in a tune yet this song has no bridge. Punfunksion.
50 years on, the song still has no bridge.
please listen to baby come on home, its their most church song
I believe the ssong is in 9/8 time signature. Thats why is sounds a bit "disjointed"; but its really not. Jones on bass and synths.
You should check out trampled under foot for another Led funkified experience
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Check out “In the evening” off their last album if you haven’t already
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@@POPE. Cool! Missed it
@@POPE. have you done communication breakdown by Led Zeppelin?
Where's that confound bridge?
Bro u gotta react to the 30 min version of Dazed and Confused. Live at MSG. U won’t regret
*Truth*
Ay bro great video, keep it up! You could check out In The Light when you get a chance, it's one of the best off Physical Graffiti, and that's saying a lot.
noted!
@@POPE. Great song! You'll dig it.
James Brown tribute
Okay my man check it out that was a homage to the hardest working man in Show Business The Godfather of Soul himself James Brown of course but the thing is yeah I mean your grandparents probably listen to this guy but you know he's Timeless James Brown it is the ultimate anyhow that was something that he used to say all the time you know there was this one song I think it was sex machine and he kept saying okay take me to the bridge are you going to take me to the bridge and now somebody see yeah I will take you to the bridge you going to take me to the bridge I'll hum yeah I'm going to take you to the bridge and so yeah it would be a part of the song where there's just an instrumental part and that's called The Bridge it's a musical term you know you have your chorus and you have all that kind of stuff but you know the verse that' sort of thing you're at James Brown had the tightest band ever back in the day then you should see him when he does those splits man wow you know I'm just a white Suburban punk from the South Bay Area in Southern California but you know when I was 5 years old when Papa's Got a Brand New Bag came on the radio I was all over that that was one of my faves now as far as this song right here the crunge I was in this group and I played the drums and I did the singing so I had to do both the drums and sing this at the same time and the vocals are like syncopated either off the beat from the drum or whatever so it's like oh my God talk about rubbing your belly and patting your head at the same time so you had to really multitask. SON ! All right superdude I'll check you on the next gig
Their tribute to James Brown.
Please do Four Sticks!
Good morning, did you mean to ask for Four Sticks again?
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@@kevinharalson4538 how did I miss that? Oh well you can enjoy the live version one now lol 😏😂
@@juliemanarin4127 Do you know of a live version that he uses 4 sticks???
Please check out some Buckethead.
..trying to find the bridge in the song..
Ugh, to me their only bad song. I call it "The Cringe".
opinion respected.
Probably the most divisive Zep song amongst the fans. Love it or hate it. For me, i call it The Cringe. The only song from their eight studio albums that sucks. They dipped their toe in most music genres and nailed it every time. Except here. I've tried to like it, being a Zep geek, but no....its not happening. Haha
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