LED ZEPPELIN ALL THE SONGS: THE STORY BEHIND EVERY TRACK

Contains many details that I didn't know before .. very happy with the book.. definitely worth the money . .

Good read but contents are not accurate enough, hence not fully authentic. Author even includes some of the rumours/stories stating "true or not" (offstage incidents etc.) in the initial few pages (about 100 pages contains band's background story & the rest has the songs). Bonzo's portrayal is not good, honestly we as Zep fans do know that he drank too much but he wasn't as rowdy as the book depicts (read Mick Bonham's books about John Bonham if you want to read something authentic). Authentic or not, it still kinda feels good to read about all the songs in detail (some production stuff & how it came to be etc.), but then one should keep in mind that it is not accurate or fully verified (got many errors). Has good number of good quality pictures. The book itself is quite heavy.

Maravilloso libro pero me llegó con un golpe muy fuerte.

I bought this as a gift for my friend who is a huge Led Zeppelin fan. He loves it, and keeps it out as a coffee table book. It's a very interesting read.

O livro me surpreendeu absurdamente! Cheio de fotos e histórias que vão além das músicas do Led Zeppelin. Um item necessário para quem é fã!

ALL THE SONGS is a massive resource that details all the songs on every Led Zeppelin album and a handful of other studio recordings. While the gist of this 600 page volume are the songs, it includes a treasure trove of additional information about the band (individually and collectively) that should appeal to most Zep fans. The official 50th anniversary book of Led Zeppelin was a nicely presented photo album, but not any details in which to sink your teeth. This book should satisfy those who were looking for a more meaty text offering (but, unlike the 50th anniversary book, this volume is not an official Led Zeppelin offering). Full of photos (many of which I've never seen before), this book digs fairly deep in detailing all of the band's songs in an organized format with lots of trivia, commentary and factoids. The only misgiving may be that the actual lyrics to the songs were not provided, BUT specific lyrics of the songs are pulled out and explained. What I really like about this book is that it is an interesting resource for the Zeppelin song catalog that extends well beyond the basics. I have numerous books on Led Zeppelin, including all of Dave Lewis' exhaustive research efforts, and I found ALL THE SONGS a welcomed (and needed) addition to my collection. The chapters are organized by album (chronologically). Each chapter includes a breakdown of the album before breaking down the song content of those albums. Aside from the text, which includes information from the band members, there are many insets providing specifics, even a frequent "for Zep fans" inset. One particular inset peppered throughout is devoted to oddities within songs where the time markers within the songs are provided so you can hear them yourself (the mysterious "stop" in "Out on the Tiles" for example). In addition to the songs, there are spotlights in the chapters dedicated to individuals influenced by or associated with the band (Peter Grant, Aleister Crowley, Sandy Denny, etc.). Specifics on the recordings (studios, instruments, producers, etc.) are also provided. The exhaustive research behind each song is quite satisfying to read, but the trivia tidbits are really appealing, including the the nonsensical/odd working titles of their most celebrated songs and the stories behind the song (for example, John Paul Jones vehemently denies "Royal Orleans" being based on an incident involving him). While there is a lot of text, it is concisely and colorfully written and never comes across as dull. I love resource books that finely detail subject matters I find interesting. This book certainly scratches that itch for me. As a lifelong fan of the band, I found ALL THE SONGS to be extremely interesting and a worthy addition to my collection. This is one of those books you can read and re-read over the years.

Stairway to HeavenとPresenceの歌詞解説が どうしても欲しくて、探していた矢先でした。 海外にある学生街の書店で見つけ、一目ぼれです。 本当に全曲につきコメントあり、驚きました。 なるほど宗教や哲学を学んでいけば、歌詞が もっと深く味わえるんだと大発見でした。 馴染みのない英語表現があっても少しであり、 ネットで調べて十分に助けられる範囲です。 ほぼ大辞典なみの大きさですが、仮に邦訳され たらもっと増えるのだろうか？と余計な心配も しました。贅沢ですが訳本出れば買いたいです。