Rover

Led Zeppelin

About Rover

"The Rover" is a song by English rock band Led Zeppelin written by guitarist Jimmy Page and singer Robert Plant. Although mostly recorded years earlier, it was released on the group's 1975 double album, Physical Graffiti.


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1975
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I've been to London, seen seven wonders I know to trip is just to fall
I used to rock it, sometimes I'd roll it
I always knew what it was for
There can be no denying, that the wind'll shake 'em down
And the flat world's flying, and there's a new plague on the land

(If we could just join hands)
(If we could just join)

Traversed the planet, when heaven sent me 
I saw the kings who rule them all
Still by the firelight and purple moonlight  I hear the rested rivers call
And the wind is crying, from a love that won't grow cold
My lover, she is lying, on the dark side of the globe

(If we could just join hands)

You got me rocking when I ought to be a-rolling
Darling, tell me, darling, which way to go
You keep me rocking, baby, then you keep me stolen
Won't you tell me, darling, which way to go, that's right

Oh how I wonder, oh how I worry, and I would dearly like to know
I've all this wonder, of earthly plunder, will it leave us anything to show
And our time is flying, see the candle burning low
Is the new world rising, from the shambles of the old

(If we could just join hands)
If we could just, if we could just, if we could just
If we could just, if we could just join hands
That's all it takes, that's all it takes
That's all it takes, that's all it takes

(Yeah)

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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: JIMMY PAGE, ROBERT PLANT

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
"Rover" was featured in the album called "Physical Graffiti", which was released by British rock band Led Zeppelin in 1975.
Creative Process
The song originated from the recordings made at 'Bron-Yr-Aur', a small cottage in Wales, where the band’s vocalist and lyricist, Robert Plant, and guitarist, Jimmy Page, withdrew in 1970 to brainstorm new material.
Delayed Release
Even though "Rover" was initially meant to be included in their previous album "Houses of the Holy", it was not finalized in time. The song later resurfaced and found its place in the "Physical Graffiti" album.
Guitar Technique
Jimmy Page used a Gibson Les Paul for the main track and relied on a technique known as 'pedal tone sequence', where a single note is sustained (or repeatedly played) throughout a sequence of changing chords.
Instrumentation
"Rover" showcases the use of machines known as 'gizmotrons', an effects device that permitted guitar strings to be excited by small, motor driven wheels. This created a unique string sound.
Themes
The lyrics written by Robert Plant for "Rover" are more abstract and insinuative rather than being narrative or focused, making them intriguing and open to various interpretations by listeners.
Reception
"Physical Graffiti", the album featuring "Rover", was a major success and is often listed as one of the greatest albums of all time. The album went 16X platinum in the United States.
Live Performances
Amazingly, despite its popularity, "Rover" was never played live in its entirety by Led Zeppelin.
Influence
The opening guitar riff of "Rover" was sampled by rap artist The Beastie Boys in their track "Jimmy James".
Importance
The song is considered by many fans and critics alike as a great example of the band's matured sound in the mid-70s, showcasing their skill at creating complex, layered, yet accessible rock music.

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