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By "the original" you're referring the 1929 version, of course . . .
From Wiki:
"When the Levee Breaks" is a country blues song written and first recorded by Memphis Minnie and Kansas Joe McCoy in 1929. The lyrics reflect experiences during the upheaval caused by the Great Mississippi Flood of 1927.
"When the Levee Breaks" was re-worked by English rock group Led Zeppelin as the last song on their untitled fourth album. Singer Robert Plant used many of the original lyrics and the songwriting is credited to Memphis Minnie and the individual members of Led Zeppelin.[1] Many other artists have performed and recorded versions of the song.
No, actually, I wasn't referring to the 1929 version. I'm sure it is great. But if it wasn't for LZ nobody in 2024 would know who Memphis Minnie and Kansas Joe McCoy were, or would know this song.
I really don't like Robert Plant's sound since he's teamed up with Alison. In my opinion his voice sounds whiney and flat, and the whole endeavor seems pointless. If a new artist sounded like this, they wouldn't get any attention.
However, I do have a recommendation for a great video cover of this track, featuring none other than John Paul Jones on bass:
When The Levee Breaks feat. John Paul Jones | Playing For Change
Great link. Thanks.
Didn't recognize Plant's voice. Was thinking whoever this was shouldn't have bothered remaking this. But he can sing this whenever he wants.
Makes me want to hear the original for the nth time though.
By "the original" you're referring the 1929 version, of course . . .
From Wiki:
"When the Levee Breaks" is a country blues song written and first recorded by Memphis Minnie and Kansas Joe McCoy in 1929. The lyrics reflect experiences during the upheaval caused by the Great Mississippi Flood of 1927.
"When the Levee Breaks" was re-worked by English rock group Led Zeppelin as the last song on their untitled fourth album. Singer Robert Plant used many of the original lyrics and the songwriting is credited to Memphis Minnie and the individual members of Led Zeppelin.[1] Many other artists have performed and recorded versions of the song.
I went to work the next day and some kid was telling me he went to see some old guy that had been in Zeppelin, but the crowd was too big so he passed on it. Kids…
However, I do have a recommendation for a great video cover of this track, featuring none other than John Paul Jones on bass:
When The Levee Breaks feat. John Paul Jones | Playing For Change
Sweet!
Just saw them two nights ago!
It was a very good show: Robert still has RnR blues vocal chops. Alison has her own vocal chops and is a very good fiddle player. And they really seem to enjoy playing together. Both know how to put on a show and pick up the vibes coming from an outdoor venue on a warm June weekday night.
The band was tight.
They played 4 or 5 Zep tunes. Two song encore.
Nothing like seeing a real living rock god on stage and having fun.
Makes me want to hear the original for the nth time though.
Talking about "Painting your old wagon!" These two artists have earned the right and we get to hear the fruits of their labors.
Like it on first listen.