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August 29, 2005

When the Levee Breaks

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia --

"When the Levee Breaks" is a blues song by Memphis Minnie, famously re-worked by Led Zeppelin as the last song on their fourth album. The lyrics in Led Zeppelin's song were based on the 1929 recording by Memphis Minnie, which Robert Plant had in his personal collection.

The Led Zeppelin version features a distinctive and often-sampled pounding drum beat by John Bonham, driving guitars and a wailing harmonica, all presumably meant to symbolize the relentless storm that threatens to break the levee..."

Cryin' won't help ya, prayin' won't do ya no good. Say a prayer for NOLA anyway, people.

Posted by Jeff at August 29, 2005 06:34 AM