Led Zeppelin stole stuff (surprise surprise)
Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 12:17 am
I'm a big Zep head and heard most of those songs (the Spirit thing I sure haven't, though!). I know Zep are thieves, blahblahblah, but I'm convinced at least part of that guy's claims are a little off. For instance, I'm SURE I remember Black Mountain Side being credited as Trad. Arranged by Page, and I know there was a Memphis Minnie credit (I think? Someone else?) on "In My Time Of Dying".
90% of that stuff was from the first four albums period, which isn't my favourite by a long shot. I think I'd be more shocked and disheartened if, say, "The Ocean" was ripped off or something.
You know what I'd like to see? Not as meanness or pettiness, but a video like that of all the songs Dylan lifted in his early years. He was mainly a lifter of melodies from what I've heard, and freely admits to when he does. (but again, not credited as such!)
90% of that stuff was from the first four albums period, which isn't my favourite by a long shot. I think I'd be more shocked and disheartened if, say, "The Ocean" was ripped off or something.
You know what I'd like to see? Not as meanness or pettiness, but a video like that of all the songs Dylan lifted in his early years. He was mainly a lifter of melodies from what I've heard, and freely admits to when he does. (but again, not credited as such!)