I love the story Billy Strayhorn told about how “Take the A Train” came to be. He said that Duke was having a practice at his place and his directions were just “You know, just take the A-train.”
The name Led Zeppelin is said to have originated from a humorous conversation between several musicians about the new band’s chances of success. According to one account, Keith Moon of The Who and John Entwistle suggested that a supergroup with Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck would be unsuccessful, and that the idea would “go down like a lead balloon”. The band dropped the “a” from “lead” so that people wouldn’t pronounce it “leed”, and replaced “balloon” with “zeppelin”. Music journalist Keith Shadwick says that “zeppelin” evoked “the perfect combination of heavy and light, combustibility and grace” for Page.
oldpine52 5 days ago
There’s a lady who’s sure that all that glitters is gold…
Pharmakeus Ubik 5 days ago
Looks like they’ve had a very rough weekend.
eromlig 5 days ago
Don’t forget ’Whole Lotta Mothership" and “All My Black Dogs.”
The Orange Mailman 5 days ago
Leaves are falling all around. It’s time I was on my way.
joe piglet Premium Member 5 days ago
Well I am not buying any of this. Too bad there wasn’t a last dance song for a high school dance.
Gina Carson 5 days ago
“And she’s climbing the stairway to Hoboken.” The song has forever changed for me.
Dobie Premium Member 5 days ago
I’m on the hiiiighway to Hackensack…
Naaaah, wrong band!
Prey 5 days ago
Meanwhile, Floyd had set the controls for the heart of the sun – accompanied by SSOSFAGTIACAGWAP!
ears2u812 Premium Member 5 days ago
Best song title ever:“Several Species of Small Furry Animals Gathered Together in a Cave and Grooving with a Pict,” also from Pink Floyd.
mfrasca 5 days ago
Ramble Off.
DM2860 5 days ago
You must take the “A”-Train To go to sugar hill way up in Harlem
Impkins Premium Member 5 days ago
I don’t blame you Bleeb. This thing doesn’t make me feel A Whole Lotta Love either. What on earth has the colorist done to you now? :)
Mike Baldwin creator 5 days ago
Yup! This is where the magic happens.
Frank Burns Eats Worms 5 days ago
Making the fourth album was so grueling, they needed an IV.
AndromedaMike 5 days ago
I love the story Billy Strayhorn told about how “Take the A Train” came to be. He said that Duke was having a practice at his place and his directions were just “You know, just take the A-train.”
cuzinron47 5 days ago
Where’s a black dog when you need one.
mistercatworks 5 days ago
Sorry, but everybody looks too straight. :)
eb110americana 5 days ago
The name Led Zeppelin is said to have originated from a humorous conversation between several musicians about the new band’s chances of success. According to one account, Keith Moon of The Who and John Entwistle suggested that a supergroup with Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck would be unsuccessful, and that the idea would “go down like a lead balloon”. The band dropped the “a” from “lead” so that people wouldn’t pronounce it “leed”, and replaced “balloon” with “zeppelin”. Music journalist Keith Shadwick says that “zeppelin” evoked “the perfect combination of heavy and light, combustibility and grace” for Page.
fbkarl 5 days ago
Except that they stole the name of a Neil Sedaka song. He later forgave them.
wildlandwaters 5 days ago
you sure that’s Zeppelin?? … I didn’t think Jimmy played the balalaika….
Prey 4 days ago
We can keep discussing this until someone says enter, Sandman.