TMD has obtained the very first LED ZEPPELIN soundboard recording from Jan, 11, 1969 at Fillmore West in San Francisco, California, of the legendary hard rock band jamming their classic song entitled “Dazed and Confused”. The track was originally written by folk musician Jake Holmes, then next it got covered by The Yardbirds, and it was later reworked by LED ZEPPELIN, who actually hold a separate copyright on their version.
“Dazed and Confused” comes off the act’s eponymous debut album that was released on January 12, 1969, the day after this historic live performance.
Listen to the extremely rare recording below!
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Jake Holmes has brought Jimmy Page to court over this song. Holmes wrote and the song as covered by The Yardbirds and later Led Zeppelin is essentially the same.
Amazing sound quality for a 1969 recording. Too bad there isn’t more from this particular soundboard recording. EVERY little detail about this band’s early days is very relevant, as they are…… The GREATEST Band EVER!!!!!!!
What is that you say? Led Zeppelin borrowed and re-recorded songs? Who would ever believe such a thing?
Here is a short list of songs that Led Zeppelin “borrowed” and reworked. I MUST note that Led Zeppelins’ versions truly kick ass and if they hadn’t re-worked the tracks, we would never have heard of them. Fact is, Jimmy Page had an remarkable way of viewing music. I challenge ANYONE to name a single group or artist that has done such a great job re-working songs.
Here is the list:
“Babe I’m Gonna Leave You” – A folk song by Anne Bredon, this was originally credited as “traditional, arranged by Jimmy Page,” then “words and music by Jimmy Page,” and then, following legal action, “Bredon/Page/Plant.”
“Black Mountain Side” – uncredited version of a traditional folk tune previously recorded by Bert Jansch.
“Bring It On Home” – the first section is an uncredited cover of the Willie Dixon tune (as performed by the imposter Sonny Boy Williamson).
“Communication Breakdown” – apparently derived from Eddie Cochran’s “Nervous Breakdown.”
“Custard Pie” – uncredited cover of Bukka White’s “Shake ‘Em On Down,” with lyrics from Sleepy John Estes’s “Drop Down Daddy.”
“Dazed And Confused” – uncredited cover of the Jake Holmes song (see The Above Ground Sound Of Jake Holmes).
“Hats Off To (Roy) Harper” – uncredited version of Bukka White’s “Shake ‘Em On Down.”
“How Many More Times” – Part one is an uncredited cover of the Howlin’ Wolf song (available on numerous compilations). Part two is an uncredited cover of Albert King’s “The Hunter.”
“In My Time Of Dying” – uncredited cover of the traditional song (as heard on Bob Dylan’s debut).
“The Lemon Song” – uncredited cover of Howlin’ Wolf’s “Killing Floor” – Wolf’s publisher sued Zeppelin in the early 70s and settled out of court.
“Moby Dick” – written and first recorded by Sleepy John Estes under the title “The Girl I Love,” and later covered by Bobby Parker.
“Nobody’s Fault But Mine” – uncredited cover of the Blind Willie Johnson blues.
“Since I’ve Been Lovin’ You” – lyrics are the same as Moby Grape’s “Never,” though the music isn’t similar.
“Stairway To Heaven” – the main guitar line is apparently from “Taurus” by Spirit.
“White Summer” – uncredited cover of Davey Graham’s “She Moved Through The Fair.”
“Whole Lotta Love” – lyrics are from the Willie Dixon blues “You Need Love.