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|name        = Trampled Under Foot
|image      = Image:Tufsingle1975.jpg]]
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|caption    = 1975 Italian single
|caption    = 1975 Italian single
|album      = ''Physical Graffiti''
|album      = ''Physical Graffiti''
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|language    = English
|language    = English
|length      = 5 minutes 35 seconds
|length      = 5 minutes 35 seconds
|composer    = Jimmy Page]], Robert Plant]], John Paul Jones (musician)|John Paul Jones]]
|composer    = Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones (musician)|John Paul Jones
|label      = Swan Song Records]]
|label      = Swan Song Records
|producer    = Jimmy Page
|producer    = Jimmy Page
|engineer    = Ron Nevison and Keith Harwood]]
|engineer    = Ron Nevison and Keith Harwood
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''''Trampled Under Foot'''' (also sometimes written as ''''Trampled Underfoot'''') is a song by English rock music|rock]] group Led Zeppelin]], featured on their 1975 album ''Physical Graffiti]]''. 'Trampled Under Foot' is John Paul Jones (musician)|John Paul Jones]]' classic Clavinet track, and it was one of their best songs when played live.  
''''Trampled Under Foot'''' (also sometimes written as ''''Trampled Underfoot'''') is a song by English rock music|rock group Led Zeppelin, featured on their 1975 album ''Physical Graffiti''. 'Trampled Under Foot' is John Paul Jones (musician)|John Paul Jones' classic Clavinet track, and it was one of their best songs when played live.  


==Overview==
==Overview==
The song was written by Robert Plant]], Jimmy Page]] and John Paul Jones (musician)|John Paul Jones]], and evolved out of a jam session in 1972.<ref>{{cite book|last=Godwin|first=Robert|date=2003|title=Led Zeppelin: The Press Reports....|edition=Fourth|location=Burlington, Ontario|publisher=Collectors Guide|pages=321|isbn=978-1-896522-41-8}}</ref> The lyrics|lyrical theme]] were inspired by blues]] musician Robert Johnson's 1936 'Terraplane Blues.'<ref>{{cite book|last=Lewis|first=Dave|date=2012|title=Led Zeppelin: From a Whisper to a Scream|location=London|publisher=Omnibus Press|pages=69|isbn=978-1-78038-547-1}}</ref> A Terraplane]] is a classic car, and the song uses motor car|car]] parts as metaphor]]s for temptation—'pump your petrol|gas]],' 'rev all night,' etc.<ref>{{cite journal|last=Godwin|first=Robert|date=24 August 1990|title=Led Zeppelin: Alchemists of the '70s|journal=Goldmine|publisher=F+W Media|pages=13|issn=1055-2685}}</ref>
The song was written by Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones (musician)|John Paul Jones, and evolved out of a jam session in 1972.<ref>{{cite book|last=Godwin|first=Robert|date=2003|title=Led Zeppelin: The Press Reports....|edition=Fourth|location=Burlington, Ontario|publisher=Collectors Guide|pages=321|isbn=978-1-896522-41-8}}</ref> The lyrics|lyrical theme were inspired by blues musician Robert Johnson's 1936 'Terraplane Blues.'<ref>{{cite book|last=Lewis|first=Dave|date=2012|title=Led Zeppelin: From a Whisper to a Scream|location=London|publisher=Omnibus Press|pages=69|isbn=978-1-78038-547-1}}</ref> A Terraplane is a classic car, and the song uses motor car|car parts as metaphors for temptation—'pump your petrol|gas,' 'rev all night,' etc.<ref>{{cite journal|last=Godwin|first=Robert|date=24 August 1990|title=Led Zeppelin: Alchemists of the '70s|journal=Goldmine|publisher=F+W Media|pages=13|issn=1055-2685}}</ref>


Much rehearsal went into perfecting the relentless semi-funk]] riff that dominates this song.<ref>{{cite book|last=Lewis|first=Dave|date=2012|title=Led Zeppelin: From a Whisper to a Scream|location=London|publisher=Omnibus Press|pages=69|isbn=978-1-78038-547-1}}</ref> John Paul Jones has alluded to Stevie Wonder]] with part of the inspiration for the beat, which he played on a Hohner Clavinet]] D6.<ref>{{cite journal|last=Snow|first=Mat|date=December 2007|title=The Secret Life of a Superstar|journal=Mojo|publisher=Emap|pages=82|issn=1351-0193}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|last=Lewis|first=Dave|date=2012|title=Led Zeppelin: From a Whisper to a Scream|location=London|publisher=Omnibus Press|pages=69|isbn=978-1-78038-547-1}}</ref> The song begins with the Clavinet part, and its heavy, driving 'stomp' rhythm]] pushes the song throughout. It is fairly simple, but leaves room for the fascinating guitar]] effects. The Clavinet solo is an energetic and busy chordal improvisation]]. As the solo plays, a second Clavinet track is added, a dark, muted sound that was created by running the Clavinet through a wah-wah pedal]] set back to a very low range. On the studio version, Jones played electric bass guitar]]; live, the steady bass part was replicated on his floor bass pedals]].
Much rehearsal went into perfecting the relentless semi-funk riff that dominates this song.<ref>{{cite book|last=Lewis|first=Dave|date=2012|title=Led Zeppelin: From a Whisper to a Scream|location=London|publisher=Omnibus Press|pages=69|isbn=978-1-78038-547-1}}</ref> John Paul Jones has alluded to Stevie Wonder with part of the inspiration for the beat, which he played on a Hohner Clavinet D6.<ref>{{cite journal|last=Snow|first=Mat|date=December 2007|title=The Secret Life of a Superstar|journal=Mojo|publisher=Emap|pages=82|issn=1351-0193}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|last=Lewis|first=Dave|date=2012|title=Led Zeppelin: From a Whisper to a Scream|location=London|publisher=Omnibus Press|pages=69|isbn=978-1-78038-547-1}}</ref> The song begins with the Clavinet part, and its heavy, driving 'stomp' rhythm pushes the song throughout. It is fairly simple, but leaves room for the fascinating guitar effects. The Clavinet solo is an energetic and busy chordal improvisation. As the solo plays, a second Clavinet track is added, a dark, muted sound that was created by running the Clavinet through a wah-wah pedal set back to a very low range. On the studio version, Jones played electric bass guitar; live, the steady bass part was replicated on his floor bass pedals.


Backed with a solid backbeat from Bonham, the song would later be sampled in dance remixes and the BBC]] television programme the ''Old Grey Whistle Test]]'', synchronized the song with a black and white filmclip featuring dance hall girls. Guitarist Jimmy Page played wah-wah]] and, as producer, employed backwards echo]] on the recording.<ref>{{cite book|last=Lewis|first=Dave|date=2012|title=Led Zeppelin: From a Whisper to a Scream|location=London|publisher=Omnibus Press|pages=69|isbn=978-1-78038-547-1}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal|last=Rosen|first=Steven|date=July 1977|title=Jimmy Page Interview|url=http://www.rocksbackpages.com/Library/Article/jimmy-page-|journal=Guitar Player|publisher=New Bay Media|issn=0017-5463|accessdate=4 May 2014}}</ref>
Backed with a solid backbeat from Bonham, the song would later be sampled in dance remixes and the BBC television programme the ''Old Grey Whistle Test'', synchronized the song with a black and white filmclip featuring dance hall girls. Guitarist Jimmy Page played wah-wah and, as producer, employed backwards echo on the recording.<ref>{{cite book|last=Lewis|first=Dave|date=2012|title=Led Zeppelin: From a Whisper to a Scream|location=London|publisher=Omnibus Press|pages=69|isbn=978-1-78038-547-1}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal|last=Rosen|first=Steven|date=July 1977|title=Jimmy Page Interview|url=http://www.rocksbackpages.com/Library/Article/jimmy-page-|journal=Guitar Player|publisher=New Bay Media|issn=0017-5463|accessdate=4 May 2014}}</ref>


'Trampled Under Foot' was frequently played on the radio]] when it was first released, charting at #38 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart. Led Zeppelin did not release any singles in the United Kingdom until 1997, when 'Whole Lotta Love]]' was released 28 years after it was written. There were several pressings made of 'Trampled Under Foot' as a single in 1975 in time for the band's Earl's Court 1975|Earl's Court concerts]], but they were all shelved before being released, and are today highly sought-after collectors item]]s.<ref>{{cite book|last=Lewis|first=Dave|date=2012|title=Led Zeppelin: From a Whisper to a Scream|location=London|publisher=Omnibus Press|pages=69|isbn=978-1-78038-547-1}}</ref>
'Trampled Under Foot' was frequently played on the radio when it was first released, charting at #38 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart. Led Zeppelin did not release any singles in the United Kingdom until 1997, when 'Whole Lotta Love' was released 28 years after it was written. There were several pressings made of 'Trampled Under Foot' as a single in 1975 in time for the band's Earl's Court 1975|Earl's Court concerts, but they were all shelved before being released, and are today highly sought-after collectors items.<ref>{{cite book|last=Lewis|first=Dave|date=2012|title=Led Zeppelin: From a Whisper to a Scream|location=London|publisher=Omnibus Press|pages=69|isbn=978-1-78038-547-1}}</ref>


==Live versions==
==Live versions==
'Trampled Underfoot' became a standard part of Led Zeppelin concerts]] from 1975 onwards, being played on every tour until 1980.<ref>{{cite book|last=Lewis|first=Dave|date=2012|title=Led Zeppelin: From a Whisper to a Scream|location=London|publisher=Omnibus Press|pages=69|isbn=978-1-78038-547-1}}</ref> It was also performed at Ahmet Ertegun Tribute Concert|Led Zeppelin's reunion show]] at the The O2 arena (London)|O<sub>2</sub> Arena]], London]] on 10 December 2007. When the song was played live, the band would often extend it with lengthy guitar and keyboard solos, and sometimes segue]] it into the song 'Gallows Pole]]'. One of Plant's favourite Led Zeppelin songs, he sang it on his 1988 ''Now and Zen]]'' tour, and also at his daughter Carmen's 21st birthday party in November 1989, with Jason Bonham]] on Drum kit|drums]].
'Trampled Underfoot' became a standard part of Led Zeppelin concerts from 1975 onwards, being played on every tour until 1980.<ref>{{cite book|last=Lewis|first=Dave|date=2012|title=Led Zeppelin: From a Whisper to a Scream|location=London|publisher=Omnibus Press|pages=69|isbn=978-1-78038-547-1}}</ref> It was also performed at Ahmet Ertegun Tribute Concert|Led Zeppelin's reunion show at the The O2 arena (London)|O<sub>2</sub> Arena, London on 10 December 2007. When the song was played live, the band would often extend it with lengthy guitar and keyboard solos, and sometimes segue it into the song 'Gallows Pole'. One of Plant's favourite Led Zeppelin songs, he sang it on his 1988 ''Now and Zen'' tour, and also at his daughter Carmen's 21st birthday party in November 1989, with Jason Bonham on Drum kit|drums.


Along with 'No Quarter (song)|No Quarter]],' 'Trampled Under Foot' showcased Jones' skills as a keyboard player when performed on stage. A notable example is the version played at the Earls Court Exhibition Centre|Earls Court Arena]] in 1975, as featured on the ''Led Zeppelin (DVD)|Led Zeppelin]]'' DVD, which includes an extended solo by Jones on a Hohner]] Clavinet]] D6. It is also notable that Plant rarely sang all the different verses of the song live, and sang a verse (with small alterations sometimes) twice or even three times.
Along with 'No Quarter (song)|No Quarter,' 'Trampled Under Foot' showcased Jones' skills as a keyboard player when performed on stage. A notable example is the version played at the Earls Court Exhibition Centre|Earls Court Arena in 1975, as featured on the ''Led Zeppelin (DVD)|Led Zeppelin'' DVD, which includes an extended solo by Jones on a Hohner Clavinet D6. It is also notable that Plant rarely sang all the different verses of the song live, and sang a verse (with small alterations sometimes) twice or even three times.


==Accolades==
==Accolades==
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| ''Melody Maker]]''
| ''Melody Maker''
| United Kingdom
| United Kingdom
| 'Best Song of the Year'
| 'Best Song of the Year'
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| Radio Caroline]]
| Radio Caroline
| United Kingdom
| United Kingdom
| 'Top 500 Tracks'<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.radiowaves.org.uk/charts/caroline99.htm| title=Top 500 Tracks - 1999|accessdate=4 August 2013 | publisher=Radio Caroline}}</ref>
| 'Top 500 Tracks'<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.radiowaves.org.uk/charts/caroline99.htm| title=Top 500 Tracks - 1999|accessdate=4 August 2013 | publisher=Radio Caroline}}</ref>
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| Australian Kent Music Report]] Singles Chart
| Australian Kent Music Report Singles Chart
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**John Bonham - drums, percussion
**John Bonham - drums, percussion
*Production:
*Production:
**Peter Grant]] – executive producer
**Peter Grant – executive producer
**Ron Nevison - engineer
**Ron Nevison - engineer
**Keith Harwood – engineer, mixing
**Keith Harwood – engineer, mixing

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Trampled Under Foot
Image:Tufsingle1975.jpg
1975 Italian single
Appears on Physical Graffiti
Published by Flames of Albion Music
Registration ASCAP 500236257
Release date 2 April 1975
Recorded January - February 1974
Genre Funk rock, hard rock
Language English
Length 5 minutes 35 seconds
Composer Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones (musician)
Label Swan Song Records
Producer Jimmy Page
Engineer Ron Nevison and Keith Harwood

'Trampled Under Foot' (also sometimes written as 'Trampled Underfoot') is a song by English rock music|rock group Led Zeppelin, featured on their 1975 album Physical Graffiti. 'Trampled Under Foot' is John Paul Jones (musician)|John Paul Jones' classic Clavinet track, and it was one of their best songs when played live.

Overview

The song was written by Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones (musician)|John Paul Jones, and evolved out of a jam session in 1972.[1] The lyrics|lyrical theme were inspired by blues musician Robert Johnson's 1936 'Terraplane Blues.'[2] A Terraplane is a classic car, and the song uses motor car|car parts as metaphors for temptation—'pump your petrol|gas,' 'rev all night,' etc.[3]

Much rehearsal went into perfecting the relentless semi-funk riff that dominates this song.[4] John Paul Jones has alluded to Stevie Wonder with part of the inspiration for the beat, which he played on a Hohner Clavinet D6.[5][6] The song begins with the Clavinet part, and its heavy, driving 'stomp' rhythm pushes the song throughout. It is fairly simple, but leaves room for the fascinating guitar effects. The Clavinet solo is an energetic and busy chordal improvisation. As the solo plays, a second Clavinet track is added, a dark, muted sound that was created by running the Clavinet through a wah-wah pedal set back to a very low range. On the studio version, Jones played electric bass guitar; live, the steady bass part was replicated on his floor bass pedals.

Backed with a solid backbeat from Bonham, the song would later be sampled in dance remixes and the BBC television programme the Old Grey Whistle Test, synchronized the song with a black and white filmclip featuring dance hall girls. Guitarist Jimmy Page played wah-wah and, as producer, employed backwards echo on the recording.[7][8]

'Trampled Under Foot' was frequently played on the radio when it was first released, charting at #38 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart. Led Zeppelin did not release any singles in the United Kingdom until 1997, when 'Whole Lotta Love' was released 28 years after it was written. There were several pressings made of 'Trampled Under Foot' as a single in 1975 in time for the band's Earl's Court 1975|Earl's Court concerts, but they were all shelved before being released, and are today highly sought-after collectors items.[9]

Live versions

'Trampled Underfoot' became a standard part of Led Zeppelin concerts from 1975 onwards, being played on every tour until 1980.[10] It was also performed at Ahmet Ertegun Tribute Concert|Led Zeppelin's reunion show at the The O2 arena (London)|O2 Arena, London on 10 December 2007. When the song was played live, the band would often extend it with lengthy guitar and keyboard solos, and sometimes segue it into the song 'Gallows Pole'. One of Plant's favourite Led Zeppelin songs, he sang it on his 1988 Now and Zen tour, and also at his daughter Carmen's 21st birthday party in November 1989, with Jason Bonham on Drum kit|drums.

Along with 'No Quarter (song)|No Quarter,' 'Trampled Under Foot' showcased Jones' skills as a keyboard player when performed on stage. A notable example is the version played at the Earls Court Exhibition Centre|Earls Court Arena in 1975, as featured on the Led Zeppelin (DVD)|Led Zeppelin DVD, which includes an extended solo by Jones on a Hohner Clavinet D6. It is also notable that Plant rarely sang all the different verses of the song live, and sang a verse (with small alterations sometimes) twice or even three times.

Accolades

Publication Country Accolade Year Rank
Melody Maker United Kingdom 'Best Song of the Year' 1975 2
Radio Caroline United Kingdom 'Top 500 Tracks'[11] 1999 398
DigitalDreamDoor United States 'The 100 Greatest Recordings From 1975'[12] 2007 115

Chart positions

Chart (1975) Peak position
US Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart[13] 38
US Cash Box Top 100 Singles Chart[14] 28
US Record World 100 Top Pop Chart[15] 39
Canadian RPM Top 100 Chart[16] 41
Australian Kent Music Report Singles Chart 80

Credits

Personnel
  • Musicians:
    • Jimmy Page – electric guitar, producer, remastering, digital remastering
    • Robert Plant – vocals
    • John Paul Jones – Clavinet D6, bass pedals
    • John Bonham - drums, percussion
  • Production:
    • Peter Grant – executive producer
    • Ron Nevison - engineer
    • Keith Harwood – engineer, mixing
    • Joe Sidore - original CD mastering engineer (mid-1980s)
    • George Marino - remastered CD engineer (1990)

References

  1. ↑ Godwin, Robert (2003). Led Zeppelin: The Press Reports...., Fourth. Burlington, Ontario: Collectors Guide, 321. ISBN 978-1-896522-41-8. 
  2. ↑ Lewis, Dave (2012). Led Zeppelin: From a Whisper to a Scream. London: Omnibus Press, 69. ISBN 978-1-78038-547-1. 
  3. ↑ Godwin, Robert (24 August 1990). "Led Zeppelin: Alchemists of the '70s". Goldmine: 13. ISSN 1055-2685.
  4. ↑ Lewis, Dave (2012). Led Zeppelin: From a Whisper to a Scream. London: Omnibus Press, 69. ISBN 978-1-78038-547-1. 
  5. ↑ Snow, Mat (December 2007). "The Secret Life of a Superstar". Mojo: 82. ISSN 1351-0193.
  6. ↑ Lewis, Dave (2012). Led Zeppelin: From a Whisper to a Scream. London: Omnibus Press, 69. ISBN 978-1-78038-547-1. 
  7. ↑ Lewis, Dave (2012). Led Zeppelin: From a Whisper to a Scream. London: Omnibus Press, 69. ISBN 978-1-78038-547-1. 
  8. ↑ Rosen, Steven (July 1977). "Jimmy Page Interview". Guitar Player. ISSN 0017-5463. Retrieved on 4 May 2014.
  9. ↑ Lewis, Dave (2012). Led Zeppelin: From a Whisper to a Scream. London: Omnibus Press, 69. ISBN 978-1-78038-547-1. 
  10. ↑ Lewis, Dave (2012). Led Zeppelin: From a Whisper to a Scream. London: Omnibus Press, 69. ISBN 978-1-78038-547-1. 
  11. ↑ Top 500 Tracks - 1999. Radio Caroline. Retrieved on 4 August 2013.
  12. ↑ The 100 Greatest Recordings From 1975 - 2007. DigitalDreamDoor. Retrieved on 4 August 2013.
  13. ↑ Hot 100 Singles - 17 May 1975. Billboard. Retrieved on 4 August 2013.
  14. ↑ Top 100 Singles - 31 May 1975. Cash Box. Retrieved on 4 August 2013.
  15. ↑ Top 40 for 1975 - May 1975. Record World. Retrieved on 4 August 2013.
  16. ↑ RPM Singles Chart - 31 May 1975. RPM. Retrieved on 4 August 2013.
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