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)
Stroll on
Led Zeppelin Lyrics
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Stroll across the floor
Come, let's stro-oh-oh-oll
Stroll across the floor
Now turn around, baby
Let's stroll once more
Feel so good
I feel so goo-ooh-ooh-ood
Take me by my hand
And let's go strolling
In wonderland
Strollin', oh yeah, strollin' ah
Rock and ro-uh-oh-oh-oh-oh-llin'
Strollin'
Well rock my so-oul
How I love to stroll
There's my love
Strolling in the door
There's my lo-o-o-ove
Strolling in the door
Baby, let's go strolling
By the candy store
The lyrics to Led Zeppelin's "Stroll On" convey a sense of joy, carefreeness, and romance, inviting the listener to join in on a leisurely stroll. The repetition of "Let's stroll" and "stroll across the floor" creates a rhythmic and inviting atmosphere that suggests a desire for movement and connection. The use of the word "baby" adds an intimate and affectionate tone to the song, encouraging a partner to join in the stroll and enjoy the moment together.
The lyrics also express a feeling of happiness and contentment, with the singer proclaiming that they feel "so good" when being led by their partner's hand. This physical connection symbolizes a strong emotional bond and a sense of closeness, enhancing the experience of strolling together. The mention of "strolling in wonderland" further emphasizes the magical and dreamlike quality of the moment, suggesting a sense of enchantment and beauty in the simple act of walking together.
The song then transitions into a more energetic and dynamic tone with the repetition of "strollin' oh yeah, strollin' ah" and "rock and rollin'." This shift in tempo and intensity adds a sense of excitement and passion to the song, infusing it with a lively and vibrant energy. The exclamation "Well rock my soul" expresses a deep love and enjoyment for the activity of strolling, highlighting the singer's enthusiasm and zest for life.
The lyrics conclude by bringing the focus back to the presence of the singer's love, who is portrayed as entering through the door and inviting them to go strolling by the candy store. This image of domestic bliss and shared experiences further reinforces the theme of connection and togetherness, emphasizing the importance of cherishing the moment and the company of a loved one. Overall, "Stroll On" captures the spirit of love, joy, and companionship through the simple act of strolling together, inviting the listener to join in on the celebration of life's simple pleasures.
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Written by: NANCY LEE, CLYDE OTIS
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