Misty Mountain Hop

Led Zeppelin

About Misty Mountain Hop

"Misty Mountain Hop" is a song from English rock band Led Zeppelin's untitled fourth album, released in 1971. The song was released as the B-side to the single "Black Dog" and performed in most of the band's 1972 and 1973 concert tours.


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Walkin' in the park just the other day  Baby  
What do you  what do you think I saw? 
Crowds of people sittin' on the grass with flowers in their hair said  
"Hey  Boy  do you want to score?" 

And you know how it is; 
I really don't know what time it was  woh  oh  
So I asked them if I could stay awhile. 
I didn't notice but it had got very dark and I was really  

Really out of my mind. 
Just then a policeman stepped up to me and asked us said, 
"Please, hey, would we care to all get in line, 
Get in line." 

Well you know, 
They asked us to stay for tea and have some fun, 
Oh, oh, he said that his friends would all drop by, ooh. 
Why don't you take a good look at yourself and describe what you see, 

And Baby, Baby, Baby, do you like it? 
There you sit, sitting spare like a book on a shelf rustin' 
Ah, not trying to fight it. 
You really don't care if they're coming, oh, oh, 

I know that it's all a state of mind, ooh. 
If you go down in the streets today, Baby, you better, 
You better open your eyes. 
Folk down there really don't care, really don't care, 

Don't care, really don't 
Which, which way the pressure lies, 
So I've decided what I'm gonna do now. 
So I'm packing my bags for the Misty Mountains 

Where the spirits go now, 
Over the hills where the spirits fly, ooh, I really don't know.

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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 PAUL JONES, JAMES PATRICK (JIMMY) PAGE, ROBERT ANTHONY PLANT

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"Misty Mountain Hop" was released by Led Zeppelin on November 8, 1971.
Album
The song was included in the band's 'Led Zeppelin IV' album, also known as the 'Untitled' or 'Four Symbols' album.
Songwriters
"Misty Mountain Hop" was written by all four members of the band – Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones, and John Bonham.
Music Structure
Musically, the song is known for its hard rock sound, featuring a driving, repeating riff using a Mixolydian mode.
Inspirational Source
The title of this song was inspired by a chapter of J.R.R. Tolkien’s ‘The Hobbit.’ The ‘Misty Mountains’ is a fictional mountain range in Middle Earth.
Lyric Theme
The lyrics are interpreted by some as relating to the counterculture movement of the 1960s. They reflect on a moment when the police cleared hippies from a London park, hinting at social rebellion.
First Live Performance
Led Zeppelin first performed "Misty Mountain Hop" live at the Ulster Hall, Belfast on March 5, 1971.
Song Duration
The running time of the original album version of the song is 4:38 minutes.
Reception
Although it did not enjoy the same commercial success as some other Led Zeppelin songs, "Misty Mountain Hop" is often praised for its catchy riff and has grown to be a classic rock favorite.
Cover Versions
Several artists have covered "Misty Mountain Hop," including Four Non Blondes and Jane's Addiction.
Live Performances
The song was sung at the Atlantic Records 40th Anniversary concert in 1988 where Jason Bonham, the son of Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, filled in for his late father on the drums.
Legal Issue
In 1982, former Yardbirds member Ricky Wolfe claimed that he had penned the song with Robert Plant and filed a lawsuit. However, the judge ruled in favor of Led Zeppelin.

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