The Crunge

Led Zeppelin

About The Crunge

"The Crunge" is a song by the English rock band Led Zeppelin from their 1973 album Houses of the Holy. It was also released as the B-side of "D'yer Mak'er" in the US.


Year:
1973
3:17
57 

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I want to tell you 'bout my good thing
I ain't disclosing no names but
He sure is a good friend and
I ain't gonna tell you where he comes from, no
If I tell you you won't come again, hey
I ain't gonna tell you nothin' but I do will, but I know, yeah
Now let me tell you 'bout my girl
Open up a newspaper and what do I see? Ahh, ah
See my girl, ah, looking at me
Ooh, and when she walks, she walks
Lemme tell ya, when she talks, she talks 
And when she looks me in my eye
She's my baby, Lord, I want to make her mine, yeah
Tell me baby what you want me to do?
And you want me to love you, love some other man too?
Ain't gonna call me Mr. Pitiful, no
Oh, I don't need no respect from nobody, no, no
Ahh, no no, ahh
I ain't gonna tell you nothing I ain't gonna tell you no more, no
She's my baby, let me tell you that I love her so and, and 
She's the woman I really want to love and let me tell you more, ooh
She's my baby, lemme tell you, she lives next door
She's the one a-woman, the one a-woman that I know
I ain't going, I ain't going, I ain't going tell you 
I ain't going tell you one thing that you really ought to know, ooh
She's my lover, baby, and I love her so and
She's the one that really makes me whirl and twirl!
And she's the kind of lover that makes me me fill the whole world and
She's the one who really makes me jump and shout, ooh
She's the kind of girl, I know what it's all about
Take it on, take it, take it, take it
Ah, excuse me
Oh, will ya excuse me
I'm just trying to find the bridge
Has anybody seen the bridge?
Please
Have you seen the bridge?
I ain't seen the bridge!
Where's that confounded bridge?

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Led Zeppelin

Led Zeppelin were an English rock band active in the late 1960s and throughout the 1970s. Formed as the New Yardbirds in 1968, the band consisted of guitarist Jimmy Page, singer Robert Plant, bassist/keyboardist John Paul Jones, and drummer John Bonham. They are widely considered to be one of the most successful, innovative and influential rock groups in history. more »

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Written by: JOHN BONHAM, JOHN PAUL JONES, JAMES PATRICK (JIMMY) PAGE, ROBERT ANTHONY PLANT

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10 facts about this song

Band Formation
"The Crunge" was recorded by Led Zeppelin, a rock band formed in London in 1968. The band was made up of vocalist Robert Plant, guitarist Jimmy Page, bassist and keyboardist John Paul Jones, and drummer John Bonham.
Album Inclusion
The song is part of the band's fifth studio album titled "Houses of the Holy," which was released on March 28, 1973.
Music Composition
"The Crunge" was written by all four members of the band, which is a crucial element for their songs. It showcases a funky rhythm and blues style, somewhat a departure from the band's typical hard rock sound.
Unique Time Signature
The song is known for its unusual 9/8 time signature, which is not commonly used in rock music. This makes it one of Led Zeppelin's more experimentally structured tracks.
James Brown Tribute
"The Crunge" is said to be a tribute to James Brown, the "Godfather of Soul." The band attempted to emulate Brown's funk style, with Plant even imitating Brown's spoken word techniques at the end of the track.
Missing Bridge
The song is infamous for its missing bridge. At the end of the song, Robert Plant asks, "Where's that confounded bridge?" referring to a musical bridge. This humorous line is often quoted by fans.
Reception
Although it didn't become as popular as other Led Zeppelin tracks, "The Crunge" is appreciated among fans for its distinctive sound and creative use of time changes.
Limited Live Performances
The song was rarely performed live by the band. Few versions of live performances exist today, making any existing records highly valued by fans.
Unconventional Ending
The ending of "The Crunge" is also unconventional, with an abrupt cutoff that leaves the listener hanging. This adds to the song's uniqueness.
Grammy Hall of Fame
Despite the varied reception, the album "Houses of the Holy," featuring "The Crunge," was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2018, highlighting its importance in the music history.

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