Candy Store Rock
Led Zeppelin
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Oh, nobody's fault but mine Nobody's fault but mine Trying to save my soul tonight Oh, it's nobody's fault but mine The devil he told me to roll The devil he told me to roll How to roll the log tonight Nobody's fault but mine Brother he showed me the gong? Brother he showed me the ding dong ding dong How to keep that gong alive Oh, it's nobody's fault but mine Got a monkey on my back Got a mo, mo, mo, mo, monkey on my back, back, back, back Gonna change my ways tonight Nobody's fault but mine I will get down rollin' tonight No-no-no-no-no-no-nobody's fault
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Written by: ROBERT ANTHONY PLANT, JAMES PATRICK (JIMMY) PAGE
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12 facts about this song
Album Release"Candy Store Rock" was a track on the album "Presence," which was Led Zeppelin's seventh studio album, released in 1976.
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Songwriting DuoLike many of Led Zeppelin's songs, "Candy Store Rock" was written by lead vocalist Robert Plant and guitarist Jimmy Page.
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Album Recording"Presence" including "Candy Store Rock", was recorded in just 18 days due to the band's commitment to a hectic touring schedule.
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Music InfluenceThe song prominently features a rockabilly rhythm, a popular form of music in the 1950s, which is lesser-known among Led Zeppelin's styles.
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Song ThemeIt lyrically involves the narrative of a man seeking affection from a woman, using metaphors related to the candy store.
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Single Release"Candy Store Rock" was released as a single in the United States, however, it did not chart significantly.
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Album Reception"Presence" was initially less well-received than previous albums by Led Zeppelin, but its reputation has grown in the years since, with "Candy Store Rock" being appreciated for its unique style.
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Live PerformancesDespite being released as a single, "Candy Store Rock" was never performed live by Led Zeppelin.
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Album ConceptThe "Presence" album, including "Candy Store Rock", is considered by the band to be one of their most important releases, as it was created during a period of crisis due to Robert Plant's car accident.
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Rockabilly TwistThe rockabilly style used in "Candy Store Rock" is reflective of Robert Plant and Jimmy Page's admiration for the earlier era of rock and roll.
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Role in Led Zeppelin's CareerThe track, being a part of "Presence", marks the end of Led Zeppelin's "classic" period, with the band's sound changing significantly in their following albums.
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Rarely HeardDespite being a single, "Candy Store Rock" is one of the lesser-known songs by Led Zeppelin, largely due to it rarely, if ever, being performed live.
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