Crunge

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About Crunge

"The Crunge" is a song by the English rock band Led Zeppelin from their 1973 album Houses of the Holy. It was also released as the B-side of "D'yer Mak'er" in the US.


Year:
1973
3:17
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I want to tell you 'bout my good thing
I ain't disclosing no names but
He sure is a good friend and
I ain't gonna tell you where he comes from, no
If I tell you you won't come again, hey
I ain't gonna tell you nothin' but I do will, but I know, yeah
Now let me tell you 'bout my girl
Open up a newspaper and what do I see? Ahh, ah
See my girl, ah, looking at me
Ooh, and when she walks, she walks
Lemme tell ya, when she talks, she talks 
And when she looks me in my eye
She's my baby, Lord, I want to make her mine, yeah
Tell me baby what you want me to do?
And you want me to love you, love some other man too?
Ain't gonna call me Mr. Pitiful, no
Oh, I don't need no respect from nobody, no, no
Ahh, no no, ahh
I ain't gonna tell you nothing I ain't gonna tell you no more, no
She's my baby, let me tell you that I love her so and, and 
She's the woman I really want to love and let me tell you more, ooh
She's my baby, lemme tell you, she lives next door
She's the one a-woman, the one a-woman that I know
I ain't going, I ain't going, I ain't going tell you 
I ain't going tell you one thing that you really ought to know, ooh
She's my lover, baby, and I love her so and
She's the one that really makes me whirl and twirl!
And she's the kind of lover that makes me me fill the whole world and
She's the one who really makes me jump and shout, ooh
She's the kind of girl, I know what it's all about
Take it on, take it, take it, take it
Ah, excuse me
Oh, will ya excuse me
I'm just trying to find the bridge
Has anybody seen the bridge?
Please
Have you seen the bridge?
I ain't seen the bridge!
Where's that confounded bridge?

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

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10 facts about this song

Song Composition
"The Crunge" is a song written by the members of Led Zeppelin - Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones, and John Bonham.
Album Inclusion
The song is a part of Led Zeppelin's fifth studio album, 'Houses of the Holy,' which was released in 1973.
Unique Style
The song features a distinct funk influence, which was not a common genre for Led Zeppelin, showing the range and diversity in their musical styles.
Rhythmic Complexity
"The Crunge" is famous for its unusual 9/8 time signature. This rhythmic complexity makes it unique and gives the song its distinctive character.
Missing Bridge
The lyrics of the song humorously ask "Where's that confounded bridge?", as the typical 'bridge' section found in most songs is missing in “The Crunge”. It's both a literal comment on the song structure and an example of the band's humor.
James Brown Influence
The song is reportedly a tribute to rhythm and blues musician James Brown, taking inspiration from his unique sound.
Particular Drumming
The song is known for John Bonham's specific and unique drum pattern that adds to the irregularity of the rhythm.
Limited Live Performances
Unlike many Led Zeppelin songs, "The Crunge" was rarely performed live in its entirety by the band.
Single Release
Although not as popular as the other tracks in the album, "The Crunge" was released as the B-side to the "D'yer Mak'er" single in the United States.
Reactions
Some fans and critics were confused and divided over "The Crunge" due to its departure from Led Zeppelin's traditional style. However, others praised it for its originality and innovation.

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