For a majority of classic rock lovers living in and around Windermere real estate, “Whole Lotta Love” is just one reason that the mighty Led Zeppelin is the best to ever record or tour. Already a theme in their live repertoire, it stands as the first hit single off of the immortal Led Zeppelin II. Recorded in the middle of a heartbreaking 1969 trek of the United States, the fellas’ “Whole Lotto Love” can never be duplicated or matched.
Robert Plant’s thunderous statements and jungle rhythm during “Whole Lotta Love” set its dark and risqué tone. At gigs, the complex number was no more than a trademark Jimmy Page lick that dissolved to a free jazz-like medley involving pounding drums, a smooth bass line, and the singer’s seductive moans. Plant actually simulates getting off with a psychedelic twist.
Inspired by the States’ early legends, much of the lyrics are taken from the Willie Dixon number, “You Need Love.” “Whole Lotta Love” was later cut in 1962 by none other than Muddy Waters himself. Zeppelin’s version, along with “Bring It On Home” led to a lawsuit. After all, “Whole Lotta Love” contains lyrical nods to Chicago bluesman Willie Dixon and his “Back Door Man,” along with Howlin’ Wolf’s “Shake for Me.”
The fourteen-minute long “Whole Lotta Love” track will leave a lump in an inexperienced listener’s throat. Zeppelin’s BBC Sessions features an electrifying concert held at the Paris Theatre in London in 1971. One unforgettable “Whole Lotta Love” collection entails “Boogie Chillun’,” “Fixin’ To Die,” and “That’s Alright.” During its delivery, Page’s screaming riffs sound distorted as Plant climbs to a vocal peak. The man moans “Oh, oh… Ah, ah,” and the tempo shifts to old school blues. There’s a spooky interlude that develops reminiscent of an early Pink Floyd album.
Zep Heads’ adventure then begins again with “Once there was a tear drop rolling down my face.” As the American classics wind down, the boys pick back up with “Whole Lotta Love.” Folks with Windermere luxury homes hear drumsticks crash on cymbals, while hi-hats echo like only John Bonham could produce. BBC Sessions contains one more descending groan. It’s an erotic scream as Page tickles his magic finger roll and Bonzo’s crash comes to a close.
In edited form, the anthem was released as a single in the US, backed with Zeppelin II’s “Living Loving Maid.” The record made it to No. 4 at the end of 1969 and eventually spent thirteen weeks on the Billboard charts. “Whole Lotta Love” was also #1 in both Germany and Belgium. The track was later played at such historic events, such as 1979’s Knebworth, the Live Aid reunion in 1985, and the Atlantic Records’ 40th Birthday fiesta in New York back in 1988. In 2004, it was ranked #75 on Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. And as with homes for sale in Windermere may remember, Q magazine placed “Whole Lotta Love” at #3 on its list of the 100 Greatest Guitar Tracks in 2005.
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