Black Dog
Led Zeppelin
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Hey, hey mama said the way you move Gon' make you sweat, gon' make you groove Ah ah child way ya shake that thing Gon' make you burn, gon' make you sting Hey, hey baby when you walk that way Watch your honey drip, I can't keep away Oh yeah, oh yeah ah, ah, ah ah Oh yeah, oh yeah ah, ah, ah ah Oh yeah, oh yeah ah, ah, ah ah Oh yeah, oh yeah ah, ah, ah ah I gotta roll I can't stand still Got a flamin' heart can't get my fill With eyes that shine, burnin' red Dreams of you all through my head Ah ah ah ah ah ah Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah Hey baby, whoa my baby, my pretty baby Darlin' makes 'em do it now Hey baby, oh my baby, my pretty baby Move the way you're doin' now Didn't take too long 'fore I found out What people mean by down and out Spent my money, took my car Started tellin' her friends she gon' be a star I don't know but I been told A big legged woman ain't got no soul Oh yeah, oh yeah ah, ah, ah ah Oh yeah, oh yeah ah, ah, ah ah Oh yeah, oh yeah ah, ah, ah ah Oh yeah, oh yeah ah, ah, yeah All I ask for all I pray Steady rollin' woman gon' come my way Need a woman gonna hold my hand Won't tell me no lies, make me a happy man Ah ah ah ah ah ah Ah ah ah ah ah ah, ah Oh yeah Darlin' makes 'em do it now Yeah-yeah. yeah-yeah. yeah-yeah Darlin' makes 'em do it now Babe! babe! Wooh, keep doin' it babe (Busted) hey (Busted) hey (Busted) hey (Busted) hey (Busted) hey, yeah (Busted) hey, yeah (Busted) hey, yeah Oh, yeah Oh-ah (Well done) Darlin' makes 'em do it now Darlin' makes 'em do it now
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Written by: James Patrick Page, Robert Anthony Plant, John Paul Jones
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11 facts about this song
Origin of Song TitleThe title "Black Dog" does not appear in the lyrics. The inspiration for the name came from a wandering black Labrador Retriever that was loitering around the studios while Led Zeppelin were recording.
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Recording LocationThe song was recorded in 1971 at Headley Grange, a Victorian house in east Hampshire, England, where the band used to stay.
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Unique Song StructureBlack Dog has a complex song structure because it alternates between a cappella sections and the full-band chorus, which uses a call and response pattern. This structure was used to keep other bands from covering the song.
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Main Song PersonnelThe song was written by Led Zeppelin members John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant.
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Album FeatureIt is the opening track on their fourth album, widely known as "Led Zeppelin IV" although it technically wasn't given a title.
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Heavy RiffsThe song is known for its iconic riff, which was created by guitarist Jimmy Page; it showcased the band's strong influences from American blues music.
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Female Backing VocalsContrary to popular belief, there are no female backing vocals in the song. Those high notes running through the chorus are actually Robert Plant's vocals.
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Chart SuccessDespite its complex structure, the song was a commercial success, reaching number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Song MeaningThe lyrics to Black Dog were a commentary on the excess and greed of the time, with Robert Plant’s lyrics echoing a desire for simplicity and truth.
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Live PerformancesFrankly, the band found “Black Dog” difficult to perform live due to its intricate a cappella vocal and instrumental sections. Yet, it became one of their most popular pieces on stage.
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Tributes and CoversOver the years, many reputable artists have covered "Black Dog", showcasing its enduring influence. Examples include Heart, Dread Zeppelin, and Foo Fighters.
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