Originally named the New Yardbirds, Led Zeppelin signed a deal with Atlantic Records that gave them considerable artistic freedom. Initially unpopular with critics, they achieved significant commercial success with eight studio albums over ten years. Their 1969 debut, Led Zeppelin, was a top-ten album in several countries and featured such tracks as "Good Times Bad Times", "Dazed and Confused" and "Communication Breakdown". Led Zeppelin II (1969) was their first number-one album, and yielded "Ramble On" and "Whole Lotta Love". In 1970, they released Led Zeppelin III which featured "Immigrant Song". Their untitled fourth album, commonly known as Led Zeppelin IV (1971), is one of the best-selling albums in history with 37 million copies sold. The album includes "Black Dog", "Rock and Roll" and "Stairway to Heaven", with the latter being among the most popular and influential works in rock history. Houses of the Holy (1973) yielded "The Ocean", "Over the Hills and Far Away" and "The Rain Song". Physical Graffiti (1975), a double album, featured "Trampled Under Foot" and "Kashmir".
Page wrote most of Led Zeppelin's music, particularly early in their career, while Plant wrote most of the lyrics. Jones's keyboard-based compositions later became central to their music, which featured increasing experimentation. The latter half of their career saw a series of record-breaking tours that earned the group a reputation for excess and debauchery. Although they remained commercially and critically successful, their touring and output, which included Presence (1976) and In Through the Out Door (1979), grew limited, and the group disbanded following Bonham's death in 1980. Since then, the surviving former members have sporadically collaborated and participated in one-off reunions. The most successful of these was the 2007 Ahmet Ertegun Tribute Concert in London, with Bonham's son Jason Bonham on drums.
Led Zeppelin are one of the best-selling music artists of all time; their total record sales are estimated to be between 200 and 300 million units worldwide. They achieved eight consecutive UK number-one albums and six number-one albums on the US Billboard 200, with five of their albums certified Diamond in the US. Rolling Stone magazine described them as "the heaviest band of all time", "the biggest band of the Seventies", and "unquestionably one of the most enduring bands in rock history". They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995; the museum's biography of the band states that they were "as influential" during the 1970s as the Beatles were during the 1960s.
Albums
Led Zeppelin (1969)
Led Zeppelin II (1969)
Led Zeppelin III (1970)
Led Zeppelin IV (1971)
Houses of the Holy (1973)
Physical Graffiti (1975)
Presence (1976)
In Through the Out Door (1979)
Coda (1982)
Around and Around
Led Zeppelin Lyrics
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A goin' 'round and round
Yeah reelin' and a rockin' what a crazy sound
Well they never stopped rockin' till the moon went down
Oh it sounds so sweet I gotta take me a chance
Rose out of my seat just had to dance
Started movin' my feet well a clappin' my hands
Rockin' going 'round and around
Yeah reelin' and a rockin' what a crazy sound
A well they never stopped rockin' till the moon went down
Twelve o'clock
Well the place as packed
Front doors was locked
Well the place was packed
When the police knocked
Both doors flew back
But they kept on a
Oh they kept on a
Rockin' going 'round and around
Yeah reelin' and a rockin' what a crazy sound
A well they never stopped rockin' till the moon went down
Led Zeppelin's "Around and Around" is a classic rock 'n' roll song that describes a wild party at a club that wouldn't stop until the sun was coming up. The first two verses describe a scene where the joint was "rockin'" and everyone was having a good time, "a goin' 'round and round." The singer of the song is particularly taken by the music and the atmosphere, and can't resist dancing, "started movin' my feet well a clappin' my hands."
As the night goes on, the party intensifies until the moon starts to descend. By midnight, the club is so packed that the front doors have been locked, making it feel like a secret party that only the lucky ones inside get to enjoy. However, the cops eventually come and try to shut the party down, but even that doesn't work: "they kept on a rockin' going 'round and around." The song ends on a high note, with the music and the energy still going strong after the police leave.
The song is a testament to the power of rock 'n' roll and its ability to create a sense of community and wild abandon. It's almost as if the party-goers are in their own little world, free to let loose without any inhibitions. It's a feeling that anyone who's been to a particularly good show or concert can relate to, and the song captures that spirit perfectly.
Line by Line Meaning
They say the joint was rockin'
There are rumors that the gathering was incredibly lively and energized
A goin' 'round and round
People were dancing and the atmosphere was boisterous
Yeah reelin' and a rockin' what a crazy sound
The music was infectious and everyone was caught up in the excitement
Well they never stopped rockin' till the moon went down
The party was so intense and persistent that it lasted until dawn
Oh it sounds so sweet I gotta take me a chance
The music was so appealing and delightful that it inspired me to participate
Rose out of my seat just had to dance
I stood up and moved to the rhythm because the music was too captivating to resist
Started movin' my feet well a clappin' my hands
I began to dance and enthusiastically applaud
Well the joint started
The whole gathering began to pulsate with energy
Twelve o'clock
It was a late hour
Well the place as packed
The venue was full to capacity
Front doors was locked
The doors at the front of the building were secured
When the police knocked
The authorities arrived and attempted to halt the party
Both doors flew back
The momentum and force of the gathering caused the doors to swing open
But they kept on a
The attendees continued to revel and party
Rockin' going 'round and around
People were still dancing excitedly
Yeah reelin' and a rockin' what a crazy sound
The lively, high-energy tunes continued to play
A well they never stopped rockin' till the moon went down
The party persisted until daybreak because the energy was too electric to stop
Lyrics © ENTERTAINMENT ONE U.S. LP
Written by: CHUCK BERRY
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@Kreepyb5
Awesome thanks 🙏🏻
@alpeach9480
The more I hear this track, the less I can resist commenting. I mean, J. P. J., what can one say.? Genius, Maestro.? All the players are magnificent, - - standouts, - - Buffalo Nichols, Tedeschi / Trucks, Sebastian Robertson, Stephen Perkins, the maniac on drums, - - perfect.!! Which brings me to the beautiful Mihirangi, one of our very own Wahine Toa ( Google it.). As a Kiwi, I was already familiar with her work, but this piece just took my breath away.!! Go to " Peace Through Music, A Global Event For The Environment " to hear her incredible talk on the Whanganui River. Heart wrenching stuff, !! P. F. C. is truly the greatest force for peace in the world today. Al Peach, Aotearoa N.Z.
@Kreepyb5
@@alpeach9480 yes!! It's awesome he's awesome 👏🏻 💯👌🏻✌️👋👋
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Listen almost everyday 👍🏽✌️💯
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@@alpeach9480 Thankyou for your comment smiling huge!!! Have a wonderful day
@mattsaunders5209
That bassist John Paul Jones is really good, he should join a band he’d make it big
@RogerRosenquist
😆
@peterbartolomeo5542
Someday ...maybe when he's old enough.
@marcelmallory2761
Classic