The influence of literature on music is a recurring phenomenon, and few connections are as iconic as J.R.R. Tolkien and Led Zeppelin.
In 1969, the legendary rock band released “Ramble On,” one of their most iconic songs. What many fans may not know is that the song is a tribute to the British author's masterpiece, “The Lord of the Rings.”
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“Ramble On” is a track from the album “Led Zeppelin II” and is known for its unique lyrics and fusion of rock and folk elements. The song captures the essence of Tolkien's epic narrative as it tells the journey of a man who, like Frodo Baggins, sets out in search of precious treasure. The song, at one point, says:
“Twas in the darkest depths of Mordor, I met a girl so fair, But Gollum, and the evil one crept up and slipped away with her.”
We can translate it as: “It was in the darkest depths of Mordor that I met such an attractive girl. But Gollum and the evil one crept up and fled with her.”
These verses clearly reference the love story of the song's protagonist, which resembles the story of Frodo and the temptation of the One Ring in Mordor. The lyrics continue to draw parallels with elements from “The Lord of the Rings”, such as the winding path and the search for mountains.
The connection between Tolkien's world and Led Zeppelin goes beyond “Ramble On”. Led Zeppelin's lead singer, Robert Plant, is an avowed fan of Tolkien and many of his compositions have elements inspired by the author's work. Plant was directly influenced by the fantasy world created by Tolkien and incorporated this influence brilliantly into his lyrics.
The song “Ramble On” is a testament to this influence. The song perfectly combines the spirit of 60s and 70s rock with Tolkien's magical and epic narrative. This connection to Middle-earth certainly contributed to the music's longevity and timelessness.
So the next time you hear Led Zeppelin’s “Ramble On,” pay attention to the lyrics and dive into one man’s journey. inspired by Tolkien's words, proving how music and literature can intertwine to create something truly legendary.
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