Subscribe to ListverseTop 15 Led Zeppelin Songs
- Published November 23, 2007 - 135 Comments
Led Zeppelin is the most mystifying band in all of rock and roll. Unlike the Beatles, Rolling Stones, the Who, Dylan, U2, or any of the other great mega acts, they kept mostly to themselves and away from the media. They usually did not release singles, and they only really spoke out about themselves during performances. Despite this, they are also the most popular hard rock band ever. Like any other great artist, they have more than 15 great songs. Many hard cuts had to be made (I still don’t know how I was able to cut “Going To California,” “Immigrant Song,” “Heartbreaker” and several others). However, here are my top 15.
15. No Quarter
“No Quarter” is a gloomy foray into prog rock. The vocals are very low for Plant, possibly due to slowing down the tape. The lyrics tend to lean slightly towards the strange, referring to the god Thor and, by the title, to pirates. Live, this song was a spotlight for the keyboard playing of John Paul Jones.
14. Babe I’m Gonna Leave You
The earliest example of the famed Zeppelin “light and shade” dynamic, this song is actually a cover. “Babe I’m Gonna Leave You” was originally written by Anne Bredon, although the band initially thought they were covering a Joan Baez song. A great performance of this song can be seen on the 2003 self-titled DVD in the extra features.
13. Dazed And Confused
“Dazed And Confused” is the famed centerpiece of Led Zeppelin’s debut album. The bass line is one of the most recognizable in all of rock. The original is by a songwriter named Jake Holmes, who upon hearing Zeppelin’s version is said to have declared, “let them have it.” The song was a guitar workout live, stretching the song to near 30 minutes.
12. Communication Breakdown
One of the only Zeppelin songs that could ever be deemed punk, the song is structured to go from riff to blues progression back to riff and repeat, thus creating the formula for the riff rock of the seventies. The song is one of the first that the band made a video for, and also one of the last.
11. Over The Hills And Far Away
After the success of their first four albums, Zeppelin was trying to experiment with their sound so that it wouldn’t become a routine. No where is that more evident than on “Over The Hills And Far Away,” which is one of the songs on Houses Of The Holy that is intended as a “riff” song, but is different than any of their previous riffs. The riff is more elaborate and is changed slightly from time to time during the song to keep it fresh.
10. How Many More Times
One of the best jam songs ever recorded. “How Many More Times” has another great bass line from John Paul Jones and goes places most bands would not have dared to go on record in 1969. The song is actually a combination of several blues bits, including Albert King’s “The Hunter” and Howlin’ Wolf’s “How Many More Years.”
9. Achilles Last Stand
One of the most metal moments the band ever committed to tape (although the band would never admit to being a part of metal), the song is a great showcase for all members of the band. The machine gun drums, the driving bass, the sharp guitar and the powerful vocals all come together to create one of the last truly great songs of Zeppelin’s career. This is rumored to be Jimmy Page’s favorite Zeppelin song.
8. Whole Lotta Love
Technically, “Whole Lotta Love” is the biggest hit of Zeppelin’s career (although now that the band has gone digital it could be overtaken by downloads, but this has yet to happen). The song is certainly one of the band’s best songs, and is arguably the greatest/most memorable riffs of all time.
7. Since I’ve Been Loving You
Probably the best showcase of Robert Plant’s early vocals, “Since I’ve Been Loving You” is the epic composition the band recorded for its third album. The guitar solo is the real gem here, which according to rock lore was improvised in the studio. The song is even better live, and I would recommend those interested have a listen to the version on “How The West Was Won.”
6. That’s The Way
The song sticks out in the Zeppelin catalog despite the fact John Bonham doesn’t play on it. The lyrics are some of Plant’s best, and they delve into such issues as racism and childhood friendship. This was one of the most beautiful acoustic pieces the band ever recorded, and was always great live.
5. Black Dog
This is the riff that was once called “the dirtiest, sexiest riff around.” Who was this commentator? None other than Slash of Guns N’ Roses fame, who might just know a thing or two about great riffs. The song is one of the more complicated riffs in the band’s catalog, and surprisingly is not written by Jimmy Page (although he still had a hand in writing the song as a whole). The riffs author was actually John Paul Jones, who wrote the riff after listening to Muddy Waters’ Electric Mud LP.
4. Kashmir
Often championed as the band’s greatest epic song by both fans and Robert Plant himself, “Kashmir” is truly, literally epic. The riff is carried not only by guitar, but by an orchestra and the song feels both like an eastern piece and something a super villain would have as his theme. The lyrics are great and refer to a trip Robert and Jimmy made to Kashmir (a trip that ended before they reached their destination).
3. Stairway To Heaven
The most lauded piece in all of rock music. “Stairway To Heaven” is both the most beloved and hated song ever written. For some the song is the most beautiful and moving piece of music they’ve ever heard, while others cringe at the thought of hearing it. The fact is, while it is not necessarily the best song ever written, it’s up there. The lyrics are brilliant, referring both to the greed of people while taking an optimistic perspective. Oh, and that guitar solo is pretty good too.
2. Ten Years Gone
A song about a love gone bad which seemingly has no business being on a Zeppelin record, as it’s so melodic and mellow that it contrasts with what most people associate with the band. The fact is that Zeppelin always had many great melodic pieces, and none are more moving than this one. Another case of great guitar, great rhythm section, and great lyrics and vocals.
1. When The Levee Breaks
“When The Levee Breaks” is a big slice of apocalyptic blues. The song is often mis-credited as a cover of a song by Memphis Minnie. While the song does borrow some lines from that song, those lines are rearranged and combined with new lyrical verses and the music is entirely different. The song contains the definitive drum sample of John Bonham, a sample that was used throughout the following decades, most notably by the Beastie Boys.
Contributor: Jason Hirschhorn
November 23rd, 2007 at 7:49 am
Thanks for not putting ‘Stairway’ at No 1. I’d leave it out altogether, making room for ‘Immigrant Song’, but it’s not my website.
November 23rd, 2007 at 7:59 am
WHAT ! Stairway to Heaven not at no. 1 !!
November 23rd, 2007 at 8:15 am
Custard Pie!
November 23rd, 2007 at 8:46 am
D’yer maker should be on that list.
November 23rd, 2007 at 9:15 am
Where is “Thank You”? Where is “Going to California”?
November 23rd, 2007 at 9:22 am
great list but it should have been a top 50 or something.
November 23rd, 2007 at 9:24 am
You put all my favorites on there – “When the Levee Breaks,” “Over the Hills and Far Away,” “Kashmir,” “Babe I’m Gonna Leave You,” “Black Dog.” Well done.
November 23rd, 2007 at 10:37 am
Good list. But you could have made it top 16 Led Zeppelin songs and had Rock and Roll as no 1, then it would be perfect…
November 23rd, 2007 at 11:03 am
It must have been so hard to limit this to only 15 but you did a good job.
I wonder if its going to have the same comment drawing ability as beatles songs.
November 23rd, 2007 at 11:07 am
Good songs, but wheres Gallows Pole?
November 23rd, 2007 at 12:22 pm
Why in the world would anyone try to pick the to 15? It’s like pick the best 15 red m&ms or the best fresh out of the oven chocolate chip cookie! Don’t torture yourself!
November 23rd, 2007 at 12:25 pm
I know you had to leave out a few, but for me, their best song is Bron Yyr Stomp [not sure on spelling] its a foot stomper
November 23rd, 2007 at 1:12 pm
I do love “Bron-Y-Aur Stomp” JMurf. There are many songs on Led Zeppelin III that are vastly underrated.
November 23rd, 2007 at 1:15 pm
I will just sit back and enjoy this list. Led Zepplin RAWX. (sorry)
Not going to go and listen to my albums now… I have the XM playing christmas music throughout the entire house (for the kids, they love it) and at night I will switch it to the adult xmas station (some of those song are really not for little ears)
November 23rd, 2007 at 2:20 pm
Awesome list!! I love Zep! Eee! Although honestly, I don’t really like No Quarter all that much compared to their other songs. =/ I would have included Misty Mountain Hop instead! I love that one. =) Anyway, any Led Zeppelin > most other music.
November 23rd, 2007 at 3:03 pm
leave out stairway and put in immigrant, or as kelsi said misty mountain hop, or or ramble on… my personal zep favorite , i personally place stairway into a category of music that also includes queen’s bohemian rhapsody, rob zombie’s dragula, metallica’s enter sandman, and you know more like it, that one song from them almost everybody knows and immediately say hey i like this band but don’t listen to anything more then that one
November 23rd, 2007 at 3:46 pm
immigrant song?
November 23rd, 2007 at 5:08 pm
The Lemon Song
November 23rd, 2007 at 7:31 pm
Good list, but I sure missed Tangerine.
November 23rd, 2007 at 8:12 pm
It is interesting you say Kashmir would be a super villain’s theme song; Kevin Nash used it as his theme song when he was a villain in TNA wrestling.
November 23rd, 2007 at 8:53 pm
I agree with the top 50 idea… I think I’m one of the few of my generation to appreciate Zeppelin, most others are infatuated with a stupid white-boy rapper who shall remain nameless. I have my dad to thank for introducing me to Zeppelin through the Houses of the Holy, and I thank him every time I hear a Led Zeppelin song! Over the hills and far away is my personal fav.
November 23rd, 2007 at 9:23 pm
Kashmir would have been number one for me. I also liked Boogie with Stu.
November 23rd, 2007 at 11:56 pm
Wheres Hats off to Roy Harper!!!!!
hehehe I could not resit.
Stairway has to be in. I agree Gallows Pole should be in. Bron-Y-Aur Stomp from How the West Was Won should also make it.
Oh heck just list them all, it is Zepplin after all.
November 24th, 2007 at 1:22 am
i however, do not agree with this list lol.
November 24th, 2007 at 4:36 am
This list is good, but where is the rain song??? even Plant considers it his best vocal performance. Vastly underrated i think.
November 24th, 2007 at 4:36 am
I know one thing, this led zep list had made me dive into my old vinal collection, methinks I need to rebuy these on cd, and, howabout… a Pink Floyd list
November 24th, 2007 at 9:32 am
Three words: Traveling Riverside Blues
other then that (and leaving out going to california…) awesome list. very hard to narrow down, im sure…
November 24th, 2007 at 6:30 pm
Fool in the Rain and Rock and Roll should be in too.
November 24th, 2007 at 7:05 pm
I definately agree with Levee at #1, but D’yer Mak’er and What Is And What Should Never Be should be on here.
November 25th, 2007 at 3:16 am
I love Page’s work on Presence. What about “For Your Life” and “Tea for One” Top fifteen are fun but too subjective. Hope they tour next year.
November 25th, 2007 at 8:01 am
Led Zeppelin, the single greatest rock band in history, has produced so many masterpieces that it’s silly (yet still fun) to narrow down to just 15. It’s an interesting list. A very persuasive case can be made for Zeppelin being the most popular rock band of all time (not just hard rock). The most recent compelling evidence would be the more than one BILLION hits that the website for reunion tickets received in less than one week, with 80,000 inquiries per minute coming in for 9 straight days. Also considering the fact that Zeppelin have outsold every band in history worldwide, including The Beatles. To give perspective to Zep’s impact relative to other major artists: They have outsold The Who 6 to 1, The Stones 2 to 1, U2 2 to 1, Hendrix 6 to 1, Sabbath 6 to 1, Springstien 2 to 1, Madonna 2 to 1, Metallica 2 to 1, Van Halen 2 to 1, Micheal Jackson 2 to 1, Queen 3 to 1, and the list goes on. The only band in the U.S. to outsell Zeppelin are The Beatles, but remember that their total includes dozens of multi-million selling singles. As most people know, Zeppelin was not a singles band, all their astonishing numbers were generated soley on the strength of their monumental landmark albums, with virtuall no help from the mainstream music press. The people knew. They still do.
November 25th, 2007 at 11:01 am
I like your enthusiasm Bobby, but Zep have not outsold everyone in the world. The Beatles have more sales worldwide, as do Elvis. In the US Garth Brooks has also outsold them.
November 25th, 2007 at 12:59 pm
Actually, I stated that the only ‘band’, not artist, to outsell Zep in the U.S., are The Beatles. And that is primarily due to The Beatles singles success. But speaking of Elvis, the same holds true, he had dozens of million selling singles added to his total album sales. Not to take away anything from Elvis or The Beatles, because I happen to be a major fan of both. As for Garth, his album sales have been phenomenal, but remember that roughly the last 40 million albums he has sold, have been moved at Wal-Mart for $4.99 each. In worldwide sales, I have several sources that claim Led Zep album sales are unsurpassed. I have read others that state The Beatles have sold more ‘records’ than anyone worldwide, but they are including many millions of singles. Worldwide sales have always been somewhat of a grey area because of the antiquated accounting practices of many countries, primarily in the past, around the world. I guess we are splitting hairs here, but my primary point is that Led Zeppelin’s accomplishments are really unique, when you consider the fact that their rise was fueled almost exclusively by word of mouth based on the sheer quality of their recorded music and their volcanic live shows, with practically zero coverage or help from the mainstream press, let alone a cheering section ie The Beatles and Stones. In this regard, there is a carry over to this day. I mean, what if The Stones, or Bob Dylan, or The Beatles, or The Who, or several other more media friendly bands, had received a BILLION hits on a site for reunion tickets, with 80,000 hits a minute for days. I maintain that there would be an orgy of unbridled worship coverage (particularly from RS magazine), but what kind of coverage have we actually seen in the mainstream music media for the unprecedented demonstration of drawing power of Led Zeppelin. Considering the magnitude of the numbers, I maintain, not much.
November 25th, 2007 at 8:38 pm
Um, where’s Rock and Roll and whether you like it or not, Stairway was their best song so live with it. Also, Whole Lotta Love should definately be higher than No. 8. I think Stairway should be 1, Whole Lotta Love 2 and then Rock and Roll 3, apart from that though it’s a great list.
November 26th, 2007 at 6:51 am
Always liked Over the Hills and Far Away. Trampled Under Foot and the Immigrant Song should be here too. But I can’t really argue with what’s been chosen.
November 27th, 2007 at 11:10 pm
I just read my last comment, holy crap it was pitiful. Stairway was definitely their best song, Rock and Roll should be on this list and 10 Years Gone, WTF??? Why 10 Years Gone, The Rain Song is much better and Going to California is a better acoustic piece than That’s The Way. And lastly Whole Lotta Love should definitely be at least number 3 if not 2. This is a pretty biased list and I’m sorry if I offend anyone’s views in this comment it’s just that this list is pretty poor.
November 29th, 2007 at 10:46 pm
The rain Song is definitely their best song in my opinion and I was surprised it wasn’t even on the list… Gigaknight is right. It is very underrated.
D’yer Ma’ker and All My Love should also be on there…
December 1st, 2007 at 2:49 am
It’s hard for me to sit through “Achilles Last Stand” — yeah, the drumming, bass, guitar is good blah blah blah…. but it’s unmelodic and boring! And too long.
But I don’t really dig “Presence” that much.
How about “Hey, Hey, What Can I Do?”
“Travellin’ Riverside Blues”
And there’s not a weak song on LZ1, LZ2, LZ4.
December 1st, 2007 at 7:33 am
you know if you think about it the guys from led zeppelin were geeks alot of there songs were about fantasy norse and lord of the rings in particular.. speaking of lord of the rings im listening to misty mountain hop as i type this
December 4th, 2007 at 9:44 pm
I agree Butterfish.Trampled Underfoot has to be my favorite.
December 6th, 2007 at 1:42 pm
Nitpick: You show “Stairway to Heaven” as a single. If memory serves me, it was never released as a single.
Also, you forgot “Ramble On”, “Houses of the Holy”, and “Your Time is Gonna Come”.
December 12th, 2007 at 5:40 pm
d’yer make’r should definitely be on there. but fool in the rain should be number 1, and it’s not even on the list. come on!
December 15th, 2007 at 8:57 am
Good list. Stairway to Heaven should be #1 and when the levees brake number 3! FOOLS!
The Doors Rule!
December 17th, 2007 at 2:49 pm
Decent list, but not one of us here could actually ‘rank’ them, as we all tend to our own opinions.
That being said, there is no doubt in my mind that the number one ever Zeppelin song on technicality, epicness, and artistic presence would be Achilles Last Stand, THE definitive Zeppelin song. The emotion Robert put into this during his struggles at home and with the loss of his son, Bonham and Jimmy with their drug battles, and Jones with his need to continuously delve deeper into his art, truly elevated the band into a host of new genres, and is why they are adored by so many different styles of music fanbois to this day.
Trampled Underfoot? Baby Come on Home? The Song remains the same, find me a more badass riff than at 1:00 into that song. I dont wanna say it, but you gotta take this list offa here man.
January 8th, 2008 at 9:02 am
As far as I am concerned, you can take any 15 Led Zep songs at random and you will have a good list.
As to how many albums they sold compared to other acts, I care not. They are the best ever.
People listen to such crap these days.
January 11th, 2008 at 12:45 am
Although almost impossible to create a list with only 15, good job. I would, however, take Achilles Last Stand and That’s The Way out and put in Trampled Under Foot along with Bron-Yr-Aur Stomp. Fav song though is definately No Quater.
January 14th, 2008 at 2:31 pm
good list, glad to see stairway not at the top. Where’s tangerine, gallows pole, or thank you. Get the led out!
January 27th, 2008 at 8:38 pm
I thought for sure stairway would be number 1…
February 5th, 2008 at 9:08 pm
where is the rain song??
February 8th, 2008 at 5:08 pm
no quarter definitely shouldnt be on this list. It is the only led zeppelin song that i dont like. stairway to heaven should definitely be number 1.
February 11th, 2008 at 12:53 pm
RAMBLE ON!
February 20th, 2008 at 11:01 pm
Where the hell is ROCK N ROLL or THE OCEAN or THE SONG REMAINS THE SAME??????????
February 21st, 2008 at 8:00 am
There needs to be a list for the 7 Worst Led Zeppelin songs. Namely, the 7 songs on In Through the Out Door.
February 21st, 2008 at 8:27 pm
That dude is right. In through the out Door (along with the original ‘let it be’ album)is the album tht should not have been
March 5th, 2008 at 9:16 pm
What is and what should never be!
March 12th, 2008 at 11:27 pm
I am very happy with this list!
Led Zeppelin is one of my favorite bands and you defiantly got most of my favorites on this list.
I would of liked to see Heartbreaker.
But still, overall, this list is spot-on.
Random Comment: Does anyone else find a resemblance in the guitar riff at 2:25 on Babe I’m Gonna Leave You and the main guitar riff in 25 or 6 to 4 by Chicago?
March 14th, 2008 at 12:10 pm
light light light…”In the Light!”
March 14th, 2008 at 2:33 pm
Kasmir Stairway Or Levee At The Top!
March 20th, 2008 at 2:08 pm
I saw them a few times, love them still. A good list, but I am saddened that you left one key one off. In the oild days, it was siad that the liker of Zep liked Stairway the best, but the for the true cognescenti In My Time of Dying has it all ……….. and to prove it find a copy of the O2 gig, and listen .. Cheers all – AOF
March 22nd, 2008 at 10:15 pm
“Black Dog” was the first song that I was exposed to by Led Zep. I was in 5th grade at the time, when I first heard it I thought; “Wow!, this COOL!”. I was never really into rock until my grandmother bought me “KISS-The Originals”, a collective reprint of their first 3 albums. It wasn’t much later after that when I rediscovered Led Zep! For my money, they are GODS! They are second only to the Beatles! LONG LIVE ZEP!!!
April 4th, 2008 at 7:25 pm
Led Zep is undoubtably the most influential rock band of all time. JIMMY PAGE IS GOD!
April 7th, 2008 at 12:04 am
Relationships and Sex is what many of the lyrics orbit around but disguised in tasteful and rather unobstructed riffs and soulful synergistic drums.
April 7th, 2008 at 12:05 am
HAMMER OF THE GODS!
April 15th, 2008 at 7:21 am
this list is shit.Led Zeppelins “Stairway To Heaven” ranked #1 on rolling stones all time greatest songs by any musican or band and you have on this list as number three you do not know the quality of that song.
May 1st, 2008 at 10:22 am
WHAT????? Where is “The Ocean!” Although I must agree with the rest. Mabe a top 20 list would have been better, becayse there are simply too many good songs to split down to a top 10.
May 15th, 2008 at 8:41 pm
great job making it a top 15 list. I think “The Immigrant Song” shouldve been in over “Babe I’m Gonna Leave You” though.
May 27th, 2008 at 5:47 pm
Impossible to have a top 15, btw.. Heartbreaker/Living Lovin’ Maid? ..
June 13th, 2008 at 1:01 pm
Thank you Sherry, gcta3, and Mark b/c I was surprised that more people didn’t mention The Rain Song….w/o question my favorite song of all time followed by Ten Years Gone which I was happy to see at Number 2. All and all this is a really good list…happy to see they went out on a limb and didn’t make Stairway number one. It’s not their best song as unbelievably talented as the song is.
June 13th, 2008 at 1:03 pm
Going to California
June 23rd, 2008 at 6:16 pm
Great list. People need to understand that no m,atter what is on the list, it is still going to be great because it’s Zeppelin!!!!!Enjoy this music while you can people….Not much more of it is coming anytime soon
June 26th, 2008 at 4:35 am
stairway to heaven wowowow
June 27th, 2008 at 10:11 pm
A very good list. Have to agree with others about The Rain Song, The Ocean – would like to mention Wearing and Tearing as well though. Maybe not Top 15, but worth a shout out.
July 13th, 2008 at 1:52 pm
There are two problems here…. picking number 1 and deciding what to leave out. To solve the first problem I would prefer a constantly rotating 15 favs on any very loud sound system. As far as what to leave out I would say to each his own….for what its worth here are my fav 15: In my time of dyin, Levee, Achilles, In The Evening, Moby Dick into Bonzo’s (can I count that as one, please???), Travelling Riverside, Babe I’m Gonna Leave You, Trampled Under Foot, Out On the Tiles, Misty mountain, Bron Yr Aur, Over the Hills, Thats the Way, Hats off to Roy, Poor Tom
August 4th, 2008 at 2:54 am
Ten years gone is great however stairway to heaven is still better, oh and where is imigrant song?
August 5th, 2008 at 8:25 pm
wow man..
u r truly amazing
i am happy with all ur choices, esp. number two and number one.
where i come from, im a hardcore zep fan and not many people know those songs. You have my utmost respect.
August 21st, 2008 at 3:25 pm
What about the Song Remains the Same? Great list I love When the Levee Breaks! Led Zeppelin the only band which is better live!
August 27th, 2008 at 12:30 pm
Immigrant Song????? Houses of the Holy??????
September 4th, 2008 at 4:05 pm
I can’t believe nobody has mentioned “The Battle of Evermore”, a great song based on parts from the book lord of the rings. Definitely agree with “Ten Years Gone” and “Over the Hills and Far Away”(should be higher though)
September 9th, 2008 at 9:59 am
In the darkest depths of mordor I met a woman so fair. But golum and the Evil One crept up and slipped away with her.
September 15th, 2008 at 2:37 am
nice list… when the levee breaks is my fav zep song too and the reason why i started playing drums
September 21st, 2008 at 12:22 pm
ten years gone, one of my favourite ever songs, nice to see it so high up!
September 23rd, 2008 at 1:43 pm
The Battle of Evermore is great. Heart does a great cover of it.
October 9th, 2008 at 11:20 pm
You bitch!I dont like your list!Here is mine:
1.Stairway to heaven(must be number 1 this song is epic)
2.Kashmir
3.Whole lotta love
4.Black dog
5.Immigrant song
6.Over the hills and far away
7.Communication breakdown
8.Dazed and confused
9.The ocean
10.Heartbreaker
11.Rambble on the hobbit
12.Since i`ve been lovin you
13.Achilles last stand
14.When the levee breaks
15.Good times bad times/Thank you
My list is way better than yours faggot!!!
Led Zeppelin is the best band in whole universe!!!
There are probably 15 more great songs from led zepppelin like No quarter,Ten years gone,Travelling riverside blues,I cant quit you baby,The lemon song,Rock n roll,Houses of the holy,In my time of dying,For your life,tea for one,Fool in the rain…Top 3 guitarists:1.Jimi Hendrix 2.Jimmy Page 3.Eric Clapton
October 9th, 2008 at 11:26 pm
I forgot Battle of Evermore,Going to California,Misty mountain hop,The song remains the same,Hey hey what can i do,The rain song,Tangerine,All my love…i forgot 10 more songs probably.All Led Zeppelin songs are great and some greatest.
October 27th, 2008 at 6:29 pm
PETER_THE_GREAT: you didnt need to call him a bitch. thats not cool. i will agree with you though about zeppelin being the best in the universe.
November 7th, 2008 at 3:07 am
My N0.1 pick is ??????????????……comfortablynumb!!!…
November 7th, 2008 at 3:14 am
can any1 plezz tel me wat ’stairway to heaven’ song exactly mean????????…………….
November 7th, 2008 at 3:19 am
My Fav Zep Song hav to be Kashmir ……im from Kashmir…..
November 7th, 2008 at 3:19 am
india – he was high.
November 7th, 2008 at 3:26 am
Peter_the_bitch!!!..
November 7th, 2008 at 3:32 am
Best Top 5 Led Zep Songs to listen to “If Ur High on PoT”……..
1.No Quater
2.In the light
3.Battle of evermore
4.Stairway to heaven
4.Dazed and Confused
5.Whole lotta love……………
November 7th, 2008 at 3:36 am
Dat 8mins long so called greatest zep song was just based on getting High…..
November 24th, 2008 at 9:27 am
i love your song stairway o heaven
December 8th, 2008 at 2:14 pm
Going to Cali???? I also am a big fan of Babe, Im gonna leave you, ten years gone and thats the way, but you gotta acknowledge Going to Cali and also Ramble On. Either way good list.
December 17th, 2008 at 9:54 pm
ouch….yeah….I kept waiting for d,yer maker as I scrolled down but nope…it didn’t even get honorable mention in the prologue…
December 23rd, 2008 at 4:29 pm
led zeppelin are better then the beatles.
January 9th, 2009 at 9:12 pm
Nice list. Love to see When The Levee Breaks at no. 1, i love the southern blusey tone mixed in with plants awesome vocals and page’s god like guitar.
January 13th, 2009 at 9:32 pm
My personal top five (in no order):
- Over The Hills And Far Away
- The Rain Song
- Ten Years Gone
- Achilles Last Stand
- When The Levee Breaks
January 22nd, 2009 at 8:38 am
Great List! I became aware of some great songs such as ‘When the levee breaks’ and ‘over the hills and far away’ thanks to this list. Thank you after months most of which I spent listening these great songs:)
January 23rd, 2009 at 10:58 pm
Good job for an impossible list. Stairway was the most popular but certainly not the best. Would have liked to the The Ocean. But can’t complain. good job
February 7th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
i only have 1 favorite led zepplin song and its whatever one i have playing at the time…lol
February 14th, 2009 at 3:37 am
Zeppelin didn’t even write When The Levee Breaks, great cover though, great blues. But I think this list should be taken off because you really can’t pick the 15 “best” Zep songs. You know why? Because they don’t exist. Even if you try and be impartial – which is hard enough in itself – what’s more important, popularity or impact and influence? Maybe make a “Top 10 Most Important Led Zeppelin Songs” in place of this, just an idea.
I read one of the comments up a lot more (posted in 2007 I think) that said something about Stairway never being a single. It was actually released on an EP here in Australia with The Battle of Evermore and maybe something else off IV. Just a bit of trivia.
February 18th, 2009 at 8:49 pm
The Lemon Song should make the list…great attempt at a very difficult task!
March 13th, 2009 at 8:48 am
I don’t know why no one adds “all of my love” by them, it’s a damn good song and I’ve been looking through these top 10 stuff by Zeppelin and I’ve never even seen it.
March 13th, 2009 at 8:53 am
and “hey hey what can i do”.
March 27th, 2009 at 11:23 am
I have a hard time believing any “Hardcore” Zeppelin fan would be whining about Stairway not being #1. It’s an alright song, but there are so many better ones. They are obviously Zeppelin “radio” fans. Also for those who said all seven songs on “In Through The Out Door” should be put on a “worst Zeppelin song” list, I disagree. In The Evening is very tolerable, but “I’m Gonna Crawl” is a classic.
March 27th, 2009 at 11:47 am
My top 10 Favorite Zeppelin Tunes (Kind of in Order but not really)
10: The Rover
9: In My Time of Dying
8: No Quarter
7: In the Light
6: Four Sticks
5: Houses of the Holy
4: Ten Years Gone (Chills everytime…When Plants vocals come in after solo..Do You ever really need somebody?)
3: The Rain Song
2: Ramble On
1: Going To California (simply beautiful song)
honorable mention: every other zeppelin song
April 6th, 2009 at 3:01 pm
Heartbreaker should’ve been number 1, by far Jimmy Page’s best solo
April 17th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
Am I one of the only people that remembers the greatness of Four Sticks?? dear lord!
April 20th, 2009 at 5:43 am
109. namba : Yes, and for good reason. Just look at what it was surrounded by, Stairway, Black Dog, Rock and Roll, Misty Mountain Hop etc. It’s no wonder that it’s been lost deep in the annals of Zeppelin history.
May 3rd, 2009 at 2:00 pm
This = Joke
Achilles Last Stand 9th, Stairway to Heaven 3rd, almost embarrassing to have this list up.
May 5th, 2009 at 2:22 am
111. DGAT : You = Tool!
What’s so embarrassing about this list hey? I don’t mind it. And that’s me, I’ve managed to find something to pick at in almost all of the music lists on this site. For such a subjective topic I congratulate the author for writing a relatively unbiased and accurate list.
May 7th, 2009 at 10:01 am
Impossible to narrow down to 15. Though I LOVE When the Levee Breaks at Number 1, the drum intro and Plant’s harmonica are simply incredible. I did note though that no one has mentioned Bring it on Home. Sure, they didn’t write it, but it kicks major ass.
As for Stairway – not even Plant knows what the hell it’s supposed to mean. I guess it’s just a spring clean for the May queen.
May 12th, 2009 at 2:48 am
113. Bert : Hey, if they put When the Levee Breaks at No.1, I think they could’ve put Bring It On Home there – being one of my personal faves as well. I just wish that my all time favourite could’ve been a bit higher than 15…
May 22nd, 2009 at 3:02 am
you should have put lemon song on this list also my favorite (beacause im an immigrant) the immigrant song
June 28th, 2009 at 7:51 am
cameltoe at no.12
June 28th, 2009 at 7:25 pm
Dazed and Confused should be in like top 5 (at least the 1973 MSG performance anyways). Kashmir #1 always. I cannot believe it is not #1 on this or any other list for that matter. The Ocean should also be on here… my opinion.
July 16th, 2009 at 5:01 pm
Carouselambra needs to be on that list
July 27th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
I do not think I could list my favorites, cause I like all the led zeplin songs. My favorite is constantly changing, but I do agree that dyer maker should have made the list.
July 27th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
Yeah, Immigrant Song should also be on here too.
July 31st, 2009 at 7:08 am
Lemon Song should be here
August 17th, 2009 at 9:30 am
Agreed. The Lemon Song, Heartbreaker, Bring It On Home… Hell, just throw Led Zeppelin II in its entirety on the list.
August 27th, 2009 at 4:32 pm
I CAN’T QUIT YOU BABE < that's my SONG hardly anyone listens to it though ]:
September 12th, 2009 at 8:58 pm
@sonybby. (123): I finished learning it last week, Jimmy was amazing.
September 13th, 2009 at 11:23 am
Kashmir still needs to be Number 1. No song on ANY list is better than that.
September 16th, 2009 at 2:25 pm
butterfish your dumb. really dumb. i’m so sick of it, every band always has “fans” and “FANS!!!!!” who pretend to love the “real” band so much they can’t admit they love their greatest hits cause everyone knows their greatest hits, and they wanna believe only they understand the band
September 27th, 2009 at 8:54 pm
FANTASTIC list! I just love Zeppelin, and I was happy to see most of my faves up there. I have a few additions myself: Going to California, Living Loving Maid, The Song Remains the Same, Rain Song, oh hell I could go on forever.
Great list anyway!!
October 9th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
“kashmir” is about drivng through the sahara desert near morroco not the country kashmir.
October 20th, 2009 at 6:20 pm
kashmir and stairway to heaven are bloody brilliant tunes!! my dad got me into Zep when i was younger
October 23rd, 2009 at 3:55 pm
Wow, “ok” list because you only put around half of my fav’s on their, but hey, you did a good job subjectively.
One song that NONE has mentioned, and I feel needs a little love has to be Dancing Days!
True, almost every single last Zep song could be counted as one of their greatest, but as far as lyrics go you also have to mention Friends awesome, awesome lyrics.
October 24th, 2009 at 5:28 pm
Lets face it!! The list should be the top 50! That would cover how great Led Zep is!!!
October 25th, 2009 at 11:22 am
Agreed.