Song 180: “Dazed and Confused” by Led Zeppelin, Part Two — “Inspiration is What You Are to Me”

For those who haven’t heard the announcement I posted, songs from this point on will sometimes be split among multiple episodes, so this is the first part of a two-episode look at the song “Dazed and Confused” by Led Zeppelin, although this episode doesn’t get as far as Led Zeppelin’s formation, and is mostly about the intertwining session careers of John Paul Jones and (especially) Jimmy Page. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode.

Patreon backers also have a thirty-eight minute bonus episode available, on “Jim’s Blues” by P.J. Proby.

Tilt Araiza has assisted invaluably by editing, and will hopefully be doing so from now on. Check out Tilt’s irregular podcasts at http://www.podnose.com/jaffa-cakes-for-proust and http://sitcomclub.com/

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fascinating research & misogyny

My sister told me about this podcast about 5 weeks ago & I’ve been binge listening ever since. Andrew’s research is always meticulous and fascinating and he narrates beautifully. But the content is often hard to take. I was 17 when Led zeppelin 1 & 2 were issued. I love their music & still play 1, 2, & 3 a lot. Well, I did. What came out in the podcast has meant that I find their music not so easy to listen to now. The misogyny of Page & Plant is what’s so awful.