The Rover

Led Zeppelin

About The 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.


Year:
1993
5:37
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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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12 facts about this song

Album Details
"The Rover" is a song from the band's sixth studio album, Physical Graffiti, which was released in 1975.
Song Composition
The credit for the writing of the song is given to both Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, the lead guitarist and lead vocalist of the band respectively.
Initial Recording
Although the song was released in 1975, it was initially recorded in 1970 during the sessions for Led Zeppelin III.
Not Performed Live
Throughout Led Zeppelin's active years, they never fully performed "The Rover" live at any concerts or shows.
Song Length
The song has a length of 5:37, making it one of the band's medium-length tracks.
40th Anniversary
The remastered version of Physical Graffiti, released in 2015 for the album’s 40th anniversary, included an early rough mix of "The Rover" called “St. Tristan’s Sword.”
Impact on Music World
Certain characteristics of "The Rover," such as its distinct guitar riff, have influenced other rock artists.
Unique Song Structure
Unlike many popular rock songs, "The Rover" does not follow a verse-chorus-verse pattern but rather begins with the chorus.
Drums Introduction
"The Rover" is notable for John Bonham's opening drum patterns, which are immediately recognizable and set the tone for the song.
Limited Public Exposure
"The Rover" was never released as a single, making it less widely recognized than some of Led Zeppelin’s other songs.
Album Recognition
Despite the low exposure of the song, Physical Graffiti is one of Led Zeppelin's highly acclaimed albums and is often recognized as one of the greatest rock albums of all time.
Influence on Popular Culture
In 2014, Swedish rock band Graveyard released a song titled "The Siren," which has similar riffs to "The Rover," demonstrating the song's continuing influence.

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