Crunge
Led Zeppelin
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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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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.
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Album InclusionThe song is a part of Led Zeppelin's fifth studio album, 'Houses of the Holy,' which was released in 1973.
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Unique StyleThe song features a distinct funk influence, which was not a common genre for Led Zeppelin, showing the range and diversity in their musical styles.
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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.
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Missing BridgeThe 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.
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James Brown InfluenceThe song is reportedly a tribute to rhythm and blues musician James Brown, taking inspiration from his unique sound.
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Particular DrummingThe song is known for John Bonham's specific and unique drum pattern that adds to the irregularity of the rhythm.
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Limited Live PerformancesUnlike many Led Zeppelin songs, "The Crunge" was rarely performed live in its entirety by the band.
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Single ReleaseAlthough 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.
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ReactionsSome 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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