Since I've Been Loving You
Led Zeppelin
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Workin' from seven to eleven every night It really makes life a drag I don't think that's right I've really been the best of fools I did what I could, yeah 'Cause I love you, baby How I love you, darling How I love you, baby My beloved little girl, little girl But baby, since I've been loving you, yeah I'm about to lose my worried mind, oh yeah Everybody trying to tell me That you didn't mean me no good I've been trying, Lord, let me tell you Let me tell you I really did the best I could I've been working from seven to eleven every night I said it kinda makes my life a drag Lord, that ain't right, no no Since I've been loving you I'm about to lose my worried mind Watch out Said I've been crying, yeah Oh, my tears they fell like rain Don't you hear, don't you hear them falling Don't you hear, don't you hear them falling Do you remember, mama, when I knocked upon your door? I said you had the nerve to tell me You didn't want me no more, yeah I open my front door, hear my back door slam You know, you must have one of them new fangled New fangled back door man I've been working from seven, seven, seven to eleven every night It kinda makes my life a drag, a drag, drag Ah, yeah, it makes a drag Baby, since I've been loving you I'm about to lose I'm about to lose, lose my worried mind Just one more, just one more, oh yeah Since I've been loving you, I'm about to lose my worried mind
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Written by: Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones
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12 facts about this song
Album"Since I've Been Loving You" is included in Led Zeppelin's third studio album, "Led Zeppelin III," which was released in October 1970.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by the band's three members - Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, and John Paul Jones.
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Genre"Since I've Been Loving You" is known as a slow-tempo blues song, showcasing Led Zeppelin's ability to explore a genre completely different from their traditional hard rock reputation.
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PerformanceThe song showcases Jimmy Page's mastery of the guitar, with extended solos, and Robert Plant's high pitched vocals, displaying the band's musical diversity.
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Lyric Inspiration"Since I've Been Loving You" lyrics were inspired by the band's continuous touring schedule, articulating the hardships of life on the road.
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Live PerformancesThe band frequently performed this song live, and it was often extended to over 10 minutes during concerts.
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Influence"Since I've Been Loving You" is often cited as an influence for many later rock bands, highlighting Led Zeppelin's significant contribution to the development of rock music.
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CoversThe song has been covered by numerous artists, including Corinne Bailey Rae and Joe Cocker.
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Studio TriviaA squeaky bass drum pedal from John Bonham can be heard on the track, which the band decided to keep in the final mix.
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Lavish ProductionThe song was one of the most elaborately produced tracks on "Led Zeppelin III," featuring overdubs of lead guitar, bass, and vocals.
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Song DurationWith a duration of 7:24, "Since I've Been Loving You" is one of the longest songs recorded by Led Zeppelin.
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Critical ReceptionDespite its distinct contrast from the band's more recognized hard rock songs, it is often highlighted as a fan favorite and praised by critics for its emotion and musical complexity.
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