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|name        = Trampled Under Foot
|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 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>


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 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>


==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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| 2
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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 metaphor]]s 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 item]]s.[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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