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Led Zeppelin's heavy interpretation of "Bring It On Home" appears on Led Zeppelin II. "Bring It On Home" was originally written by Willie Dixon and recorded by Sonny Boy Williamson in 1963. As the liner notes for Led Astray point out, Led Zeppelin's version of this song follows Sonny Boy Williamson's recording. Robert Plant is clearly trying to imitate Sonny Boy Williamson's vocal style in the opening and closing sections of this track. In the All-Music Guide Cub Koda states, "This arrangement—right down to the short harmonica punctuations—was copied word for word and note for note by Led Zeppelin, who added a heavy rock instrumental interlude in the middle and then gleefully took full writing credit for it."
[1] In 1972, ARC music sued Led Zeppelin, claiming that they had plagiarized Willie Dixon and a settlement was reached out of court.
[2] The songwriting credits are now listed as Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, Willie Dixon.
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| 1. | Cub Koda, in his review of "Bring It On Home" in the online All-Music Guide | |
| 2. | Michael Goldberg, "Willie Dixon Sues Led Zeppelin over 'Whole Lotta Love'," Rolling Stone (March 14, 1985), p. 12. | |
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