Led Zeppelin - The Rover Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When and where did Jimmy Page and Robert Plant begin writing 'The Rover'?

   'The Rover' was initially penned by Jimmy Page and Robert Plant in 1970 at Bron-Yr-Aur, a remote cottage in South Snowdonia, Wales. This location was significant as it provided a tranquil environment, conducive to their creative process, especially after a grueling US tour.

2. Why wasn't 'The Rover' included on the 'Houses of the Holy' album?

   'The Rover' was originally recorded during the sessions for the 'Houses of the Holy' album but was not included in the final tracklist. It underwent further refinement, including additional guitar overdubs by Jimmy Page in 1974, before being released on their 1975 double album, 'Physical Graffiti'.

3. Did Led Zeppelin ever perform 'The Rover' live at their concerts?

   Led Zeppelin never performed 'The Rover' in its entirety during live concerts. However, they often played the opening riff as an introduction to another song, 'Sick Again', during their 1977 North American tour. The full song was rehearsed though, as evidenced by bootleg recordings from soundchecks.

4. What is unique about the recording engineer credits for 'The Rover'?

   There's an interesting note in the liner credits regarding Ron Nevison and Keith Harwood. The guitar part was reportedly lost due to an issue attributed to Nevison but was subsequently salvaged by Harwood's efforts. Nevison has disputed this claim, stating he never worked with those tapes.