Trampled Under Foot
Led Zeppelin
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Greasy slicked down body, groovy leather trim I like the way you hold the road, mama, it ain't no sin Talkin' 'bout love (x3) Trouble-free transmission, helps your oil's flow Mama, let me pump your gas, mama, let me do it all Talkin' 'bout love (x3) Dig that heavy metal underneath your hood Baby, i could work all night, believe i've got the perfect tools Talkin' 'bout love (x3) A model built for comfort, really built with style Specialist tradition, mama, let me feast my eyes Talkin' 'bout love (x3) Factory air-conditioned, heat begins to rise Guaranteed to run for hours, mama it's a perfect size Talkin' 'bout love (x3) Groovin' on the freeway, gauge is on the red Gun down on my gasoline, i believe i'm gonna crack a head. Talkin' 'bout love (x3) I can't stop talkin' about... Come to me for service every hundred miles Baby, let me check your points, fix your overdrive Talkin' 'bout love (x3) Fully automatic, comes in any size Makes me wonder what i did, before we synchronized Talkin' 'bout love (x3) Feather-light suspension, coils just couldn't hold I'm so glad i took a look inside your showroom doors Talkin' 'bout love (x3) Oh, i can't stop talkin' about love.
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Written by: John Bonham, John Paul Jones, James Patrick Page, Robert Anthony Plant
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11 facts about this song
Song Creation"Trampled Under Foot" was created by all three surviving members of Led Zeppelin: Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and John Paul Jones.
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Album AffiliationThe track is included in Led Zeppelin's most successful album "Physical Graffiti," released in 1975.
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Song Inspiration"Trampled Under Foot" was supposedly inspired by Robert Johnson's "Terraplane Blues'" 1936 recording. The lyrics draw parallels between car parts and a woman.
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Keyboard ContributionThe track is notable for John Paul Jones's clavinet part, which he developed after being inspired by Stevie Wonder's "Superstition."
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Song ThemeLyrically, "Trampled Under Foot" uses automobile imagery as a metaphor for sexual interaction.
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Music VideoThe official music video for "Trampled Under Foot” was directed by Peter Clifton, who included live performance footage from Led Zeppelin's 1975 Earl's Court shows.
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Chart PerformanceEntering the US Billboard Hot 100 chart at No. 85, "Trampled Under Foot" gained momentum over the following weeks, peaking at No. 38.
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Live Performances"Trampled Under Foot" was regularly performed during Led Zeppelin's live shows from 1975 until the end of their touring career in 1980.
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Award NominationIn 1976, "Trampled Under Foot" was nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Rock Performance category.
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Legacy"Trampled Under Foot" remains a fan favorite and is considered one of Led Zeppelin's best songwriting efforts. It was later covered by multiple artists, demonstrating its lasting influence.
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Single ReleaseNotably, it was one of only a handful of Led Zeppelin songs to be released as a single in the US, showing the record company's belief in its commercial potential
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