Led Zeppelin — Good Times, Bad Times
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In the days of my youth
I was told what it means to be a man
And now I've reached that age
I've tried to do all those things the best I can
No matter how I try
I find my way to the same old jam
Good times, bad times, you know I've had my share
When my woman left home for a brown-eyed man
But I still don't seem to care
Sixteen, I fell in love with a girl as sweet as could be
It only took a couple of days 'till she was rid of me
She swore that she would be all mine and love me 'till the end
But when I whispered in her ear, I lost another friend, oh
Good times, bad times, you know I've had my share
When my woman left home for a brown-eyed man
But I still don't seem to care
Good times, bad times, you know I've had my share
When my woman left home for a brown-eyed man
But I still don't seem to care
I know what it means to be alone
I sure do wish I was at home
I don't care what the neighbors say
I'm gonna love you each and every day
You can feel the beat within my heart
Realize, sweet babe, we ain't never gonna part
I feel good when I look into your eyes.
I was told what it means to be a man
And now I've reached that age
I've tried to do all those things the best I can
No matter how I try
I find my way to the same old jam
Good times, bad times, you know I've had my share
When my woman left home for a brown-eyed man
But I still don't seem to care
Sixteen, I fell in love with a girl as sweet as could be
It only took a couple of days 'till she was rid of me
She swore that she would be all mine and love me 'till the end
But when I whispered in her ear, I lost another friend, oh
Good times, bad times, you know I've had my share
When my woman left home for a brown-eyed man
But I still don't seem to care
Good times, bad times, you know I've had my share
When my woman left home for a brown-eyed man
But I still don't seem to care
I know what it means to be alone
I sure do wish I was at home
I don't care what the neighbors say
I'm gonna love you each and every day
You can feel the beat within my heart
Realize, sweet babe, we ain't never gonna part
I feel good when I look into your eyes.
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Immortal.
I remember when I bought this album. Friends Thought I was out of my mind.
dickmahoon wrote:
I Agree! I bought this in 1970, right after it was released. I was 14yrs old. I played it so much when my friends came came over that I wore it out and had to buy a new copy. They had it on 8 track tapes. I always had a "better stereo", so, my bedroom was the "go to place" to listen to music! I also had great open air headphones at the time. ...and, nuttin' was the same after this album! ...fond memories! Thanx RP for bringing it to us in FLAC!
The first album, side 1, track 1. Nobody had heard a band like this. And nothin' was the same after that.
I Agree! I bought this in 1970, right after it was released. I was 14yrs old. I played it so much when my friends came came over that I wore it out and had to buy a new copy. They had it on 8 track tapes. I always had a "better stereo", so, my bedroom was the "go to place" to listen to music! I also had great open air headphones at the time. ...and, nuttin' was the same after this album! ...fond memories! Thanx RP for bringing it to us in FLAC!
The first album, side 1, track 1. Nobody had heard a band like this. And nothin' was the same after that.
I always think of My Cousin Vinny! : "what's a ute?" 
Epic.
ronchak wrote:
does that make stairway to heaven...a 2nd rate song?
wow
I – Good Times Bad Times
II – Whole Lotta Love
III – Immigrant Song
IV – Black Dog
Led Zep - Kings of Side 1, Track 1.
does that make stairway to heaven...a 2nd rate song?
wow
As good a hard rock song as there ever was!
Who is this 'Led' band?
Nice mix in BillG from Shpongle…
ronchak wrote:
u forgot kashmir my dear friend
I – Good Times Bad Times
II – Whole Lotta Love
III – Immigrant Song
IV – Black Dog
Led Zep - Kings of Side 1, Track 1.
u forgot kashmir my dear friend
jacopo777 wrote:
I went to that Festival as well and it was great, except the only water was a single tap in the middle of the crowd of several thousand people.
I was at rock festival at Goldcreek Washington in 69, saw a host of performers including bands like Ike and Tina turner, Buffalo Springfield, Young Bloods, and the Doors. The Doors were on at 8:00 PM, over at 10:00. Since I was only 14 we had to be back by 11.00. Making our way back home, as we walked to our vehicle, this song was echoing through the valley.
We Didn't know who the were.
I went to that Festival as well and it was great, except the only water was a single tap in the middle of the crowd of several thousand people.
If you were lucky enough to have been there in 1970 there is no reason to go on.
Perfect. "...I don't care what the neighbor said..." Volume and rating = 10
My 11 year old daughter likes some of the music I like. Once she told me that a certain band I play is pretty good. I wondered what she mend. She did not know the name of the band or any of the songs. But one day driving in my car she said 'it's this band dad.' and it turned out to be Led Zeppelin. Not a bad choice. I'm proud.
eileenomurphy wrote:
And ICONIC!!!
GODLIKE!!!
And ICONIC!!!
GODLIKE!!!
King of Bonzo triplets
This song, on my buddy Mike's killer stereo, used to make us feel like we were melting down into the bean-bag chairs after school. Well, maybe it was the weed, too. There's just something so primal in the way the bass jams so uniquely with the guitar in this, and the manic vocals, and the absolutely frickin' AMAZING drums. Melted me down, every damn time -- still does, too! RAW ESSENCE OF ROCK!
OH YEAH.
TFC!!! ...Totally Friggin' Cool!!!
flyboy wrote:
You might try the mellow mix. Looks like this hasn't been played there in the last 30 days. I caution against the rock mix where it sees plenty of air time, on the order of every other day.
Long live RP.
I think the correct answer is.... "I hope not", or without Led Zeppelin, it's just not a rock mix, or if you don't like music from one of the top five bands of all time, what do you like, or RadioParadise is just not for you.
You might try the mellow mix. Looks like this hasn't been played there in the last 30 days. I caution against the rock mix where it sees plenty of air time, on the order of every other day.
Long live RP.
I think the correct answer is.... "I hope not", or without Led Zeppelin, it's just not a rock mix, or if you don't like music from one of the top five bands of all time, what do you like, or RadioParadise is just not for you.
GREAT!!! Brings back memories!!!
swart wrote:
You might try the mellow mix. Looks like this hasn't been played there in the last 30 days. I caution against the rock mix where it sees plenty of air time, on the order of every other day.
Long live RP.
Is there a version of Radio Paradise that doesn't play Led Zeppelin? Asking for a friend
You might try the mellow mix. Looks like this hasn't been played there in the last 30 days. I caution against the rock mix where it sees plenty of air time, on the order of every other day.
Long live RP.
sfyi2001 wrote:
Robert Plant seems a bit overdressed wearing that huge petticoat.
Robert Plant seems a bit overdressed wearing that huge petticoat.
ICONIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was at rock festival at Goldcreek Washington in 69, saw a host of performers including bands like Ike and Tina turner, Buffalo Springfield, Young Bloods, and the Doors. The Doors were on at 8:00 PM, over at 10:00. Since I was only 14 we had to be back by 11.00. Making our way back home, as we walked to our vehicle, this song was echoing through the valley.
We Didn't know who the were.
We Didn't know who the were.
Changed my life forever!
8.4? Of course those who were there then are getting older now. This album changed my life!
NeuroJoe wrote:
as though they owe him money
Who.....who are the sociopaths that rated this a zero, and why are they listening to RP if they think this is a zero? Bozno shall rise from his grave and beat them about the head and neck with his sticks.
as though they owe him money
I, too, was gone after the first 2 chords. For me, it still stands as the best intro to a song, album, band ever.
not bad for a debut
God like all the way!
NickDanger wrote:
I certainly hope not.
Agreed, that would be the Mellow Mix option...life without Led, what kind of life would that be?
I certainly hope not.
Agreed, that would be the Mellow Mix option...life without Led, what kind of life would that be?
yobyot wrote:
Oh No. ALL the Zep remastered CDs sound bad. Look for the Barry Diament mastered CDs. Atlantic 19126. Those are by far the best sounding. No need for Baking, Brick Walling or bad EQing.
It always blows me away that the first song on the first LZ album defines heavy metal. Never tire of this song. Just wish RP would play the remastered version.
Oh No. ALL the Zep remastered CDs sound bad. Look for the Barry Diament mastered CDs. Atlantic 19126. Those are by far the best sounding. No need for Baking, Brick Walling or bad EQing.
It always blows me away that the first song on the first LZ album defines heavy metal. Never tire of this song. Just wish RP would play the remastered version.
ronchak wrote:
The Rover first
I – Good Times Bad Times
II – Whole Lotta Love
III – Immigrant Song
IV – Black Dog
Led Zep - Kings of Side 1, Track 1.
II – Whole Lotta Love
III – Immigrant Song
IV – Black Dog
Led Zep - Kings of Side 1, Track 1.
The Rover first
Who.....who are the sociopaths that rated this a zero, and why are they listening to RP if they think this is a zero? Bozno shall rise from his grave and beat them about the head and neck with his sticks.
lyteroptes wrote:
Ask not for whom the Bell tolls.
Just listening to this while preparing for The People's Vote March in London tomorrow. Good Times or Bad Times? Who knows? We will see. Thank heavens for music to transform my spirits. The next track was 'Let the Day Begin' by The Call so 'Here's to all those marching tomorrow'
Ask not for whom the Bell tolls.
Theotis wrote:
Teach the children well :)
I asked my 8-year-old son to come over to the computer and let me know what he thought of this band I was going to play for him. I put this song on LOUD. After the opening two chords, he just looks up to me with the biggest s***-eating grin. That's my boy!
Teach the children well :)
I am happy as soon as I hear those opening riffs. What a classic.
YEEEEEEEEAHHHH!!!!!
Led Zeppelin foi uma banda britânica de rock formada em Londres, em 1968. Consistia no guitarrista Jimmy Page, no vocalista Robert Plant, no baixista e tecladista John Paul Jones e no baterista John Bonham. Seu som pesado e violento de guitarra, enraizado no blues e música psicodélica de seus dois primeiros álbuns, é frequentemente reconhecido como um dos fundadores do heavy metal. Seu estilo foi inspirado em uma grande variedade de influências, incluindo a música folk, psicodélica e o blues.
In the days of my youth, and 20 years on, they always overplayed this band. I admire them, liked most of their music (especially when high), but wanted to hear them less. 40+ years later I can finally enjoy them. Only purchased album was Physical Graffiti - was amazing with headphones on and volume cranked (no wonder I'm going deaf) but DONT SING ALONG WHILE WEARING HEADPHONES!!!
Theotis wrote:
Nice childrearing...we need MORE kids like yours. LLRP!!
I asked my 8-year-old son to come over to the computer and let me know what he thought of this band I was going to play for him. I put this song on LOUD. After the opening two chords, he just looks up to me with the biggest s***-eating grin. That's my boy!
Nice childrearing...we need MORE kids like yours. LLRP!!
Punkysoup wrote:
LOL! ...Too funny! ......A GREAT tune!
LOL! ...Too funny! ......A GREAT tune!
ronchak wrote:
Can't argue with that!
We're not going to pussy foot and ease you into an album, we'd rather punch in the gut right off the bat, taking no prisoners!
I – Good Times Bad Times
II – Whole Lotta Love
III – Immigrant Song
IV – Black Dog
Led Zep - Kings of Side 1, Track 1.
II – Whole Lotta Love
III – Immigrant Song
IV – Black Dog
Led Zep - Kings of Side 1, Track 1.
Can't argue with that!
We're not going to pussy foot and ease you into an album, we'd rather punch in the gut right off the bat, taking no prisoners!Is there a greater rock song?
Is there?
IS THERE?
I – Good Times Bad Times
II – Whole Lotta Love
III – Immigrant Song
IV – Black Dog
Led Zep - Kings of Side 1, Track 1.
II – Whole Lotta Love
III – Immigrant Song
IV – Black Dog
Led Zep - Kings of Side 1, Track 1.
I asked my 8-year-old son to come over to the computer and let me know what he thought of this band I was going to play for him. I put this song on LOUD. After the opening two chords, he just looks up to me with the biggest s***-eating grin. That's my boy!
Just listening to this while preparing for The People's Vote March in London tomorrow. Good Times or Bad Times? Who knows? We will see. Thank heavens for music to transform my spirits. The next track was 'Let the Day Begin' by The Call so 'Here's to all those marching tomorrow'
Laptopdog wrote:
No doubt! And a great "intro" track for a band that would become one of the biggest ever.....LLRP!!
Pretty amazing all that amazing music crammed into only a scant 2:40.
No doubt! And a great "intro" track for a band that would become one of the biggest ever.....LLRP!!
Pretty impressive all that amazing music crammed into only a scant 2:40.
Bonham and Jones are ROCKING OUT on this one, baby!
dat bass line tho
jp33442 wrote:
Try focusing on the drums...Bonzo was great! Long Live RP!!
Over played going to hit the next button
Try focusing on the drums...Bonzo was great! Long Live RP!!
Over played going to hit the next button
hayduke2 wrote:
Aymen : ) getting into sleazey clubs when you're 17 - 18 and rockin' til sun-up then driving your chopped up Mopar home on empty, cop free highways, bong hits and tall boys greeting the dawn!!! ah youth
Drink wine. This is life eternal. This is all that youth will give you. It is the season for wine, roses and drunken friends. Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life.”
Aymen : ) getting into sleazey clubs when you're 17 - 18 and rockin' til sun-up then driving your chopped up Mopar home on empty, cop free highways, bong hits and tall boys greeting the dawn!!! ah youth
NickDanger wrote:
I certainly hope not.
Right? I would think that station would be called something like "Radio Nightmare" or "Radio Hell"
This track is at least a 9, almost a 10, so...what the hell...it's a 10 now....Long Live RP!!
I certainly hope not.
Right? I would think that station would be called something like "Radio Nightmare" or "Radio Hell"
This track is at least a 9, almost a 10, so...what the hell...it's a 10 now....Long Live RP!!
moocray wrote:
Pinball Wizard?
Greatest gaming arcade song of all time. I dare you all to name a better song to play pinball to. Go!
Pinball Wizard?
One of my very rare "9"s. How could it possibly be anything less? This song is the epitome of "Classic" rock, standing the 50 year test of time with flying dirigibles.
Greatest gaming arcade song of all time. I dare you all to name a better song to play pinball to. Go!
DanFHiggins wrote:
Amen. Born at the right time.
I just realized how lucky I am to have grown up when I did!
Nothing in the Rock and Roll catalog compares to the music that was generated in the mid 60's and early 70's
Quite the crucible of creativity and experimentation
Thank you Lord
Nothing in the Rock and Roll catalog compares to the music that was generated in the mid 60's and early 70's
Quite the crucible of creativity and experimentation
Thank you Lord
Amen. Born at the right time.
Following up
Carmen Suite No. 2, Habanera
with this...
SPOT ON per usual.
THANK YOU RP!!!
Carmen Suite No. 2, Habanera
with this...
SPOT ON per usual.
THANK YOU RP!!!
Hey Bill check out Yoyoka, an 8 year old drummer from Japan
bobcouch wrote:
I totally agree with you. It's a little surprising how many young people (under 30) who I've talked with that agree.
Or, you just prefer the music you grew up with. There is still tons of great music coming out.
I totally agree with you. It's a little surprising how many young people (under 30) who I've talked with that agree.
Or, you just prefer the music you grew up with. There is still tons of great music coming out.
DanFHiggins wrote:
I totally agree with you. It's a little surprising how many young people (under 30) who I've talked with that agree.
I just realized how lucky I am to have grown up when I did!
Nothing in the Rock and Roll catalog compares to the music that was generated in the mid 60's and early 70's
Quite the crucible of creativity and experimentation
Thank you Lord
Nothing in the Rock and Roll catalog compares to the music that was generated in the mid 60's and early 70's
Quite the crucible of creativity and experimentation
Thank you Lord
I totally agree with you. It's a little surprising how many young people (under 30) who I've talked with that agree.
Steely_D wrote:
Yeah, but also Personality Crisis by the NY Dolls
Who surprisingly get no love here at Radio Paradise. Not one single song is played.
Yeah, but also Personality Crisis by the NY Dolls
Who surprisingly get no love here at Radio Paradise. Not one single song is played.
there are few songs that I know of that I will crank to 10 faster than this . LOVE IT I also rate it a ten the perfect rock
idiot_wind wrote:
and the countdown begins to see how long it'll take someone to reply in such a way as to confirm they don't realize you're being sarcastic.
Wow...this band sure could use a drummer.
and the countdown begins to see how long it'll take someone to reply in such a way as to confirm they don't realize you're being sarcastic.
unless you're like my son-in-law (his fav band = Slayer) who says STRAIGHT faced that J.B. was over-rated as a drummer. UGGG
This one gets a 9 rating from me even if the drumming is only fine. Long Live RP!!
Wow...this band sure could use a drummer.
I was 15 when my guitar teacher turned me on to this and it changed my life.
swart wrote:
I certainly hope not.
Is there a version of Radio Paradise that doesn't play Led Zeppelin? Asking for a friend
I certainly hope not.
Is there a version of Radio Paradise that doesn't play Led Zeppelin? Asking for a friend
agd3 wrote:
Yeah, but also Personality Crisis by the NY Dolls
Best first song on a first album. Or bestest!
Yeah, but also Personality Crisis by the NY Dolls
DanFHiggins wrote:
Dan,
Try to explain that to people under 20, 30, 40, 50 years old.
The poor souls...just don't get it.
Aymen : ) getting into sleazey clubs when you're 17 - 18 and rockin' til sun-up then driving your chopped up Mopar home on empty, cop free highways, bong hits and tall boys greeting the dawn!!! ah youth
I just realized how lucky I am to have grown up when I did!
Nothing in the Rock and Roll catalog compares to the music that was generated in the mid 60's and early 70's
Quite the crucible of creativity and experimentation
Thank you Lord
idiot_wind wrote:Nothing in the Rock and Roll catalog compares to the music that was generated in the mid 60's and early 70's
Quite the crucible of creativity and experimentation
Thank you Lord
Dan,
Try to explain that to people under 20, 30, 40, 50 years old.
The poor souls...just don't get it.
Aymen : ) getting into sleazey clubs when you're 17 - 18 and rockin' til sun-up then driving your chopped up Mopar home on empty, cop free highways, bong hits and tall boys greeting the dawn!!! ah youth
1969. Such a long time ago. ee they don't mek em like they used to. Them were great times
DanFHiggins wrote:
Dan,
Try to explain that to people under 20, 30, 40, 50 years old.
The poor souls...just don't get it.
I just realized how lucky I am to have grown up when I did!
Nothing in the Rock and Roll catalog compares to the music that was generated in the mid 60's and early 70's
Quite the crucible of creativity and experimentation
Thank you Lord
Nothing in the Rock and Roll catalog compares to the music that was generated in the mid 60's and early 70's
Quite the crucible of creativity and experimentation
Thank you Lord
Dan,
Try to explain that to people under 20, 30, 40, 50 years old.
The poor souls...just don't get it.
I just realized how lucky I am to have grown up when I did!
Nothing in the Rock and Roll catalog compares to the music that was generated in the mid 60's and early 70's
Quite the crucible of creativity and experimentation
Thank you Lord
Nothing in the Rock and Roll catalog compares to the music that was generated in the mid 60's and early 70's
Quite the crucible of creativity and experimentation
Thank you Lord
agd3 wrote:
Hard pressed to think of a better one.
Best first song on a first album. Or bestest!
Hard pressed to think of a better one.
Love Zep! 
woahh Fun segue just now! both fab songs, too! go Bill!
idiot_wind wrote:
I agree that 2015 was indeed a great year for Rock, but I think that the year 2015, has now turned into the beginning of a new era with a new genre of Rock (not just Rock 'n Roll in particular), influenced by 60'as Rock, put together but some talented musicians out there, but on a path quite different from the 70's Rock. We'll see how this one goes.
Who are these guys?
I wish they get a decent guitar player and a drummer...like today's bands.
2015 is the bestest year for rock n roll. I read that on somebody's tweet...
I wish they get a decent guitar player and a drummer...like today's bands.
2015 is the bestest year for rock n roll. I read that on somebody's tweet...
I agree that 2015 was indeed a great year for Rock, but I think that the year 2015, has now turned into the beginning of a new era with a new genre of Rock (not just Rock 'n Roll in particular), influenced by 60'as Rock, put together but some talented musicians out there, but on a path quite different from the 70's Rock. We'll see how this one goes.
Best first song on a first album. Or bestest!
Propayne wrote:
Every fill and riff is perfection.
I mean, listen to that strange rhythm pattern that Bonham chose (or maybe it was Page) to play on this tune.
Very unusual - maybe my fave Zep tune.
Very unusual - maybe my fave Zep tune.
Every fill and riff is perfection.
Crashdamage wrote:
Awesome story
I remember very clearly when I first heard Led Zep in '69. I had just turned 16 and was just driving along in my first car, a '55 Ford 2dr sedan. It had an AM radio of course, but I'd installed an under dash mounted FM stereo radio, to get that new-fangled FM ya know, and couple of 6x9's in the rear package shelf. Pretty cool for a broke kid in '69.
Anyway, Good Times, Bad Times actually wasn't the first Led Zep tune I heard. Like I said, I was driving along and I happened to be listening to a not particularly rock-friendly station when DJ said "I hope you're ready for this" and the first few notes of Dazed & Confused hit me like Bonzo was beating me on the ears. I just couldn't believe it! (Especially on this station.) I pulled on the side of the road and cranked the little FM unit to 11. I knew rock would never be quite the same, that I had just heard a revolutionary band of incredible power. The poor DJ came back on and said something like "Well, there you have it, by a group named Led Zepplin, which makes no sense so I guess that's why they call it Dazed and Confused." He clearly had absolutely no idea the monster he had just turned loose over the airwaves.
I bought Led Zepplin immediately and wore that sucker out!
Anyway, Good Times, Bad Times actually wasn't the first Led Zep tune I heard. Like I said, I was driving along and I happened to be listening to a not particularly rock-friendly station when DJ said "I hope you're ready for this" and the first few notes of Dazed & Confused hit me like Bonzo was beating me on the ears. I just couldn't believe it! (Especially on this station.) I pulled on the side of the road and cranked the little FM unit to 11. I knew rock would never be quite the same, that I had just heard a revolutionary band of incredible power. The poor DJ came back on and said something like "Well, there you have it, by a group named Led Zepplin, which makes no sense so I guess that's why they call it Dazed and Confused." He clearly had absolutely no idea the monster he had just turned loose over the airwaves.
I bought Led Zepplin immediately and wore that sucker out!
Awesome story
9>10! Wheres 11. Forgot how good this song and album is!
damn those brown-eyed men!!!
Who are these guys?
I wish they get a decent guitar player and a drummer...like today's bands.
2015 is the bestest year for rock n roll. I read that on somebody's tweet...
I wish they get a decent guitar player and a drummer...like today's bands.
2015 is the bestest year for rock n roll. I read that on somebody's tweet...
Crashdamage wrote:
Noice!
I remember very clearly when I first heard Led Zep in '69. I had just turned 16 and was just driving along in my first car, a '55 Ford 2dr sedan. It had an AM radio of course, but I'd installed an under dash mounted FM stereo radio, to get that new-fangled FM ya know, and couple of 6x9's in the rear package shelf. Pretty cool for a broke kid in '69.
Anyway, Good Times, Bad Times actually wasn't the first Led Zep tune I heard. Like I said, I was driving along and I happened to be listening to a not particularly rock-friendly station when DJ said "I hope you're ready for this" and the first few notes of Dazed & Confused hit me like Bonzo was beating me on the ears. I just couldn't believe it! (Especially on this station.) I pulled on the side of the road and cranked the little FM unit to 11. I knew rock would never be quite the same, that I had just heard a revolutionary band of incredible power. The poor DJ came back on and said something like "Well, there you have it, by a group named Led Zepplin, which makes no sense so I guess that's why they call it Dazed and Confused." He clearly had absolutely no idea the monster he had just turned loose over the airwaves.
I bought Led Zepplin immediately and wore that sucker out!
Anyway, Good Times, Bad Times actually wasn't the first Led Zep tune I heard. Like I said, I was driving along and I happened to be listening to a not particularly rock-friendly station when DJ said "I hope you're ready for this" and the first few notes of Dazed & Confused hit me like Bonzo was beating me on the ears. I just couldn't believe it! (Especially on this station.) I pulled on the side of the road and cranked the little FM unit to 11. I knew rock would never be quite the same, that I had just heard a revolutionary band of incredible power. The poor DJ came back on and said something like "Well, there you have it, by a group named Led Zepplin, which makes no sense so I guess that's why they call it Dazed and Confused." He clearly had absolutely no idea the monster he had just turned loose over the airwaves.
I bought Led Zepplin immediately and wore that sucker out!
Noice!
I liked Zep back in the day, but there were others I listened to more. These days, though, I find myself going back to LZ more than any other group of that era.
I remember very clearly when I first heard Led Zep in '69. I had just turned 16 and was just driving along in my first car, a '55 Ford 2dr sedan. It had an AM radio of course, but I'd installed an under dash mounted FM stereo radio, to get that new-fangled FM ya know, and couple of 6x9's in the rear package shelf. Pretty cool for a broke kid in '69.
Anyway, Good Times, Bad Times actually wasn't the first Led Zep tune I heard. Like I said, I was driving along and I happened to be listening to a not particularly rock-friendly station when DJ said "I hope you're ready for this" and the first few notes of Dazed & Confused hit me like Bonzo was beating me on the ears. I just couldn't believe it! (Especially on this station.) I pulled on the side of the road and cranked the little FM unit to 11. I knew rock would never be quite the same, that I had just heard a revolutionary band of incredible power. The poor DJ came back on and said something like "Well, there you have it, by a group named Led Zepplin, which makes no sense so I guess that's why they call it Dazed and Confused." He clearly had absolutely no idea the monster he had just turned loose over the airwaves.
I bought Led Zepplin immediately and wore that sucker out!
Anyway, Good Times, Bad Times actually wasn't the first Led Zep tune I heard. Like I said, I was driving along and I happened to be listening to a not particularly rock-friendly station when DJ said "I hope you're ready for this" and the first few notes of Dazed & Confused hit me like Bonzo was beating me on the ears. I just couldn't believe it! (Especially on this station.) I pulled on the side of the road and cranked the little FM unit to 11. I knew rock would never be quite the same, that I had just heard a revolutionary band of incredible power. The poor DJ came back on and said something like "Well, there you have it, by a group named Led Zepplin, which makes no sense so I guess that's why they call it Dazed and Confused." He clearly had absolutely no idea the monster he had just turned loose over the airwaves.
I bought Led Zepplin immediately and wore that sucker out!
this is my fav Zep album by far!
thanks RP!
thanks RP!
coloradojohn wrote:
AND YOU'RE STILL ROCKIN' coloradojohn!!! CHEERS! (gonna raise a pint to the Spirit of that long-haired dough flipper too!!!) WOO-HOO
Yup, THIS WAS THE STUFF, back in the day...and well I remember when I first became aware of Zep — Mom and Dad had taken baby bro and I to a new pizza joint, and a string of loud, hard-rocking songs started to blare from the juke-box stuffed with coins by a long-haired dude working in the heat behind the counter that made my parents and the Manager all squirm and look around with unease and suspicion. As for me, it made me yearn for more of what I'd never heard the likes of... It took me till a while later down the Road of Life to know exactly what it was I'd been turned onto that day, but ever since, and even now, I still feel as if I was born to forever love and worship it!
AND YOU'RE STILL ROCKIN' coloradojohn!!! CHEERS! (gonna raise a pint to the Spirit of that long-haired dough flipper too!!!) WOO-HOO
I can't begin to count the great albums that came out in 1969. So glad I was listening hard by then.
Okay maybe only one song...KILLING IT TONIGHT!!!! Listening but signiing off...Glad to be a listener....
Yeah Baby!
When this album first hit the stores and airwaves, some critics panned it. They had to be deaf as rocks and dumber than dirt.
Boy oh boy,
These guys sure could use a decent guitar player and drummer and a vocalist. You know...like Arcadia Fire or Smashing Pumpkins.
These guys sure could use a decent guitar player and drummer and a vocalist. You know...like Arcadia Fire or Smashing Pumpkins.
Love to hear more early zep like the lemon song
I mean, listen to that strange rhythm pattern that Bonham chose (or maybe it was Page) to play on this tune.
Very unusual - maybe my fave Zep tune.
Very unusual - maybe my fave Zep tune.
unclehud wrote:
Yes, yes....yes indeed. But behind the eyes that stare back at you in the mirror I'll bet you still feel like.......
"Now I've reached that age, I tried to do all those things the best I can ...."
Dude. It means something quite different 30 years on ... or 40.
Dude. It means something quite different 30 years on ... or 40.
Yes, yes....yes indeed. But behind the eyes that stare back at you in the mirror I'll bet you still feel like.......
Bonzo is just thrashing on it back there 
here's the reissue info., to be released 6/2/14:
Led Zeppelin
1. “Good Times Bad Times”
2. “Babe I’m Gonna Leave You”
3. “You Shook Me”
4. “Dazed And Confused”
5. “Your Time Is Gonna Come”
6. “Black Mountain Side”
7. “Communication Breakdown”
8. “I Can’t Quit You Baby”
9. “How Many More Times”
Companion Audio Disc
Live At The Olympia – Paris, France, October 10, 1969
1. “Good Times Bad Times/Communication Breakdown”
2. “I Can’t Quit You Baby”
3. “Heartbreaker”
4. “Dazed And Confused”
5. “White Summer/Black Mountain Side”
6. “You Shook Me”
7. “Moby Dick”
8. “How Many More Times”
Propayne wrote:
Written, recorded, engineered and sequenced to be cut into a disc of petroleum which was packaged inside a square cardboard sleeve covered with cool designs, artwork, photography, words, etc.
I love to hold Zeppelin in my hands, take then out of their sleeve, put them on the turntable and drop the needle. Zep had heft and so does vinyl. Love the pop and crackle and service noise and the air moving.
All hail the gatefold!
Yep, Analog Rules!!
Written, recorded, engineered and sequenced to be cut into a disc of petroleum which was packaged inside a square cardboard sleeve covered with cool designs, artwork, photography, words, etc.
I love to hold Zeppelin in my hands, take then out of their sleeve, put them on the turntable and drop the needle. Zep had heft and so does vinyl. Love the pop and crackle and service noise and the air moving.
All hail the gatefold!
Yep, Analog Rules!!
Since I have heard them open with this song on Celebration Day, I have had a new appreciation for it.
BTW: Celebration Day ROCKS!!!
iloveradio wrote:
Written, recorded, engineered and sequenced to be cut into a disc of petroleum which was packaged inside a square cardboard sleeve covered with cool designs, artwork, photography, words, etc.
I love to hold Zeppelin in my hands, take then out of their sleeve, put them on the turntable and drop the needle. Zep had heft and so does vinyl. Love the pop and crackle and service noise and the air moving.
All hail the gatefold!
I first heard this in 1969 331/3 LP on a Thorens turntable, Macintosh amp and pre-amp, and Seeburg discotech speakers...WOW...fucking WOW. Thank you Dad (died 1995 this month) for being way ahead of your time when it came to stereo music appreciation. He really only wanted to hear classical music, but this is now officially a classic!
Written, recorded, engineered and sequenced to be cut into a disc of petroleum which was packaged inside a square cardboard sleeve covered with cool designs, artwork, photography, words, etc.
I love to hold Zeppelin in my hands, take then out of their sleeve, put them on the turntable and drop the needle. Zep had heft and so does vinyl. Love the pop and crackle and service noise and the air moving.
All hail the gatefold!
I first heard this in 1969 331/3 LP on a Thorens turntable, Macintosh amp and pre-amp, and Seeburg discotech speakers...WOW...fucking WOW. Thank you Dad (died 1995 this month) for being way ahead of your time when it came to stereo music appreciation. He really only wanted to hear classical music, but this is now officially a classic!
This is insert cliché here rock and roll.
partial list of clichés: hard core; real-deal; meat and potatoes; true; the beginnings of; classic; balls out; pedal to the metal; seriously good; the best ever; ... etc, etc, etc
partial list of clichés: hard core; real-deal; meat and potatoes; true; the beginnings of; classic; balls out; pedal to the metal; seriously good; the best ever; ... etc, etc, etc
If you have not see Celebration Day, it is a must see. This band amazes me!
HMMMM........Think I've heard of this band.......
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Yup, THIS WAS THE STUFF, back in the day...and well I remember when I first became aware of Zep -- Mom and Dad had taken baby bro and I to a new pizza joint, and a string of loud, hard-rocking songs started to blare from the juke-box stuffed with coins by a long-haired dude working in the heat behind the counter that made my parents and the Manager all squirm and look around with unease and suspicion. As for me, it made me yearn for more of what I'd never heard the likes of... It took me till a while later down the Road of Life to know exactly what it was I'd been turned onto that day, but ever since, and even now, I still feel as if I was born to forever love and worship it!
"Now I've reached that age, I tried to do all those things the best I can ...."
Dude. It means something quite different 30 years on ... or 40.
Dude. It means something quite different 30 years on ... or 40.
ahhhh
I was 17, a friend had loaned it to me, I was working as a 'management trainee' at the TD Bank and I brought the accountant, who was about 28 home for lunch and played it for him twice. It sllpoke a new language.
I was 11, and took it to school. My teacher played it!
What a series tonight Bill !
Immortal.
Yes. Album 1. Side 1. Track 1. Great introduction!!!!!