D'yer Mak'er
Led Zeppelin
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Oh oh oh oh oh oh, You don't have to go, oh oh oh oh oh You don't have to go, oh oh oh oh oh You don't have to go Ay ay ay ay ay ay All those tears I cry, ay ay ay ay All those tears I cry, oh oh ah ay Baby please don't go When I read the letter you wrote me, it made me mad mad mad When I read the news that it told me, it made me sad sad sad But I still love you so I can't let you go I love you Oh, baby I love you Oh oh oh oh oh oh Every breath I take, oh oh oh oh Oh, every move I make Oh, baby please don't go Ay ay ay ay ay ay You hurt me to my soul, oh oh oh oh You hurt me to my soul oh, oh Darling please don't go When I read the letter you sent me, it made me mad mad mad When I read the news that it brought me, it made me sad sad sad But I still love you so And I can't let you go I love you Oh, baby I love you, oh Oh oh oh oh oh oh You don't have to go, oh oh oh oh You don't have to go, oh oh oh oh Oh, baby Babe, please, please, please, please Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh, baby Oh oh, oh I really love you, baby
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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
Creation"D'Yer Mak'er" was released by Led Zeppelin in 1973. It was featured on the band's fifth album, "Houses of the Holy".
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Title InspirationThe song's title is derived from an old English joke where one person asks "D'yer make 'er?" (did you make her) and the respondent replies, "No, I didn't even kiss her!" It also phonetically resembles the name of the country Jamaica, reflecting the track's reggae influence.
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Music GenreThe song combines elements of reggae and doo-wop genres, showcasing Led Zeppelin's innovative, genre-crossing capabilities. It is one of their few ventures into the reggae style.
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Popular Opinion"D'Yer Mak'er" remains one of Led Zeppelin’s most controversial songs. Some fans love it for its experimental sound, while others dislike it for straying too far from the band's traditional hard rock and blues base.
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Album Billboard RankingDespite the mixed reactions, "D'Yer Mak'er" was one of the two singles released from the "Houses of the Holy" album and it reached number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Band's FeedbackAlthough Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham was credited with the song's creation, he reportedly was not fond of it. On the other hand, the band's vocalist Robert Plant defended the song in a 1977 interview, stating that he thought it was remarkable.
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Song LengthThe song runs at 4 minutes and 22 seconds, making it one of the shortest songs on the "Houses of the Holy" album.
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Live PerformancesDespite its commercial success, "D'Yer Mak'er" was never performed live in its entirety at Led Zeppelin concerts.
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Cover VersionsSeveral cover versions of the song have been recorded, most famously by jazz musician Herbie Mann and alternative rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers.
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Resurgence in PopularityThe song saw a resurgence in popularity in 2007 when it was used in an episode of the popular American TV series, "Entourage".
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