Candy Store Rock
Led Zeppelin
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Well oh baby baby Don't you want a man like me? Oh baby baby, I'm just as sweet as anybody could be Oh baby baby, I want to look to your eyes, of blue Oh baby baby, it's more than anybody else could do Well oh baby baby You know when I see you walkin' down the street Oh baby baby, well you lookin' good enough to eat Oh baby baby, I don't believe I've tasted this before Oh baby baby, I want it now And every mouthful more of you Talk about you, yeah Talk about you Oh baby baby You know that I wanted it more Oh baby baby I'm about to kiss goodbye to this store Oh baby baby It ain't the wrapping that sells the goods Oh baby baby I got a sweet tooth when my mouth is full of you Talk about you Ooh, you Talk about you Yeah, talk about you Ooh yeah, talk about you Ooh baby oh baby it's alright, it's alright Oh baby it's alright it's alright Well, oh baby, baby Oh you sting like a bee Oh baby, baby I like your honey and it sure likes me Oh baby, baby I got my spoon inside your jar Oh baby, baby Don't give me too much, don't make me starve Oh baby, baby Sugar sister on a silver plate Oh baby, baby I need a mouthful and I just can't wait Oh baby, baby See the shaking in my hand Oh baby, baby Don't mean to fumble but it tastes so grand Tastes so grand Tastes so grand Tastes so grand Tastes so grand, ooh Baby it's alright Oh it's alright Ooh, oh, baby it's alright, oh it's alright Ooh, ooh, it's alright It's alright Ooh, ooh, it's alright, it's alright Ooh, ooh, it's alright, it's alright Ooh, ooh, ooh, it's alright, it's alright Ooh, ooh, yeah, it's alright, it's alright Ooh, ooh, yeah, alright
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Written by: JIMMY PAGE, ROBERT PLANT
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12 facts about this song
Album Release"Candy Store Rock" was a track on the album "Presence," which was Led Zeppelin's seventh studio album, released in 1976.
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Songwriting DuoLike many of Led Zeppelin's songs, "Candy Store Rock" was written by lead vocalist Robert Plant and guitarist Jimmy Page.
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Album Recording"Presence" including "Candy Store Rock", was recorded in just 18 days due to the band's commitment to a hectic touring schedule.
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Music InfluenceThe song prominently features a rockabilly rhythm, a popular form of music in the 1950s, which is lesser-known among Led Zeppelin's styles.
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Song ThemeIt lyrically involves the narrative of a man seeking affection from a woman, using metaphors related to the candy store.
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Single Release"Candy Store Rock" was released as a single in the United States, however, it did not chart significantly.
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Album Reception"Presence" was initially less well-received than previous albums by Led Zeppelin, but its reputation has grown in the years since, with "Candy Store Rock" being appreciated for its unique style.
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Live PerformancesDespite being released as a single, "Candy Store Rock" was never performed live by Led Zeppelin.
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Album ConceptThe "Presence" album, including "Candy Store Rock", is considered by the band to be one of their most important releases, as it was created during a period of crisis due to Robert Plant's car accident.
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Rockabilly TwistThe rockabilly style used in "Candy Store Rock" is reflective of Robert Plant and Jimmy Page's admiration for the earlier era of rock and roll.
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Role in Led Zeppelin's CareerThe track, being a part of "Presence", marks the end of Led Zeppelin's "classic" period, with the band's sound changing significantly in their following albums.
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Rarely HeardDespite being a single, "Candy Store Rock" is one of the lesser-known songs by Led Zeppelin, largely due to it rarely, if ever, being performed live.
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