Bring It On Home

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About Bring It On Home

"Bring It On Home" is a blues song written by American music arranger and songwriter Willie Dixon. Sonny Boy Williamson II recorded it in 1963, but the song was not released until 1966. Led Zeppelin adapted it in part as a homage to Williamson in 1969 and subsequently, the song has been recorded by several artists.


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Baby
Mmm baby
'M gonna bring it on home to you
I've got my ticket, I've got that load
Gone up, go higher, all aboard
'M take my seat, a-right way back, ooooh yeah
Watch this train goin' down the track
Gonna bring it on home
Bring it on home to you
Watch out, watch out, man move

Try to tell you baby
What you tryin' to do
Tryin' to love me baby
Love some other man too
Bring it on home, bring it on home

Went 'n a little walk downtown, ah yeah
Missed 'n got back late
Found a note there waiting
An' it said, Daddy, I just can't wait
Bring it on home, bring it on home
Bring it back home, bring it back home to me baby

Tell you, pretty baby
You love to mess me 'roun'
I'm gonna give you lovin', baby
Gonna move you outta town
Bring it on home, bring it on home

Sweetest little baby
Daddy ever saw
I'm gonna keep you lovin' baby
I'm gonna give you more
Bring it on home, bring it on home
Bring it on home, alright

Bring it on home
Bring it on home to you

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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: Willie Dixon

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4 facts about this song

Led Zeppelin
"Bring It On Home" is the final track of the band's second studio album, "Led Zeppelin II," released in 1969. - The song was partly influenced by American blues, linking Zeppelin's hard rock to its roots in African-American music. - Jimmy Page, guitarist of Led Zeppelin, played the song's harmonica introduction, showcasing the band's versatility. - Initially, Zeppelin was sued by Willie Dixon for not crediting him as the song's original writer, a controversy that was later resolved.
Sonny Boy Williamson II
Sonny Boy Williamson II first recorded "Bring It On Home" in 1963. - He was an influential blues harmonica player and vocalist, known for his ability to express emotions through his music. - The song was recorded during Williamson's tenure with Chess Records, a famous blues record label. - Although not as globally famous as the Led Zeppelin version, Williamson's recording is iconic in the world of blues music.
Willie Dixon
Willie Dixon wrote the original "Bring It On Home" for Sonny Boy Williamson II. - He was one of the most prominent figures in post-World War II blues, credited with shaping the direction of the genre. - Besides being a successful songwriter, Dixon was also a renowned bassist, vocalist, and producer. - Dixon sued Led Zeppelin in 1972 for copyright infringement, claiming that they used his music without permission. The lawsuit was settled out of court, with Dixon's name added to the song's credits.
General Facts
"Bring It On Home" has become a staple in blues and rock, covered by several artists in different styles. - The song's structure—with a quiet intro and outro flanking a louder, more intense middle part—became a recurring element in many Led Zeppelin songs. - Despite the copyright controversy, "Bring It On Home" helped Led Zeppelin II reach number one on the U.S. Billboard chart. - The song reflects the historical tradition of borrowing and reinterpreting musical ideas in blues and rock music.

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