Jean-Michel GuesdonLed Zeppelin All the Songs: The Story Behind Every Track

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.

I have never encountered such an exhaustive and well researched book on Led Zeppelin. I am sure someone. may find an error or two in the 600 pages, but nowhere else can one find such a chronological exploration of the entire catalog in such detail. This is particularly a great book for musicians looking to gain more insight into the songs, instruments, recording techniques and stories behind the tracks. Amazing photos, many of which I have never seen before. Plenty of information regarding the artists that they drew their inspiration from. This one is part of the permanent library. A must have for a serious musician or fan of Led Zeppelin.

As others have mentioned, this book is for those fans who want to dive deeper into how Led Zeppelin's music was created, recorded and produced. Being a guitar and bass player myself, I like how the author explains what equipment LZ were using at the time (Amp info, effects, guitar models, etc) and there are a ton of great photos of the band working in the studio and conquering the masses at live dates. Moreover, you see (in great detail) the EVOLUTION of Led Zeppelin. To quote a Rolling Stone record reviewer, LZ's music possessed a number of unique qualities that the legions of imitator bands could not copy: sublety, idiosyncrasy, and vision. Jimmy Page and company know EXACTLY where they wanted to take their music and they had the perfect manager in Peter Grant to insulate them from record company politics and expectations.This book will have a prominent place in my little home library....get your copy today!

Really unique and great book. I highly recommend!

I confess that I purchased This kindlebook Led Zeppelin All The Songs The Story Behind Every Track by Jean- Michel Guesdon & Philippe by April 4, 2019 via Amazon. Looking through this kindlebook is a treat for multiple reasons, one reason because of the extensive Led Zeppelin trivia and facts that a reader is lavished with. Additionally, extensive details and commentary on the meaning of multiple songs are featured within this kindlebook: You Shook Me, Heartbreaker,Living Loving Maid She’s Just A Woman, Sugar Mama, and much more.

Gorgeous. Thanks

For a company that started out shipping books, Amazon is woefully inept at it now. We ordered this book three times just to get one copy that was undamaged. Amazon will pack books with other items with no protection, and the book will get damaged; spine cracked, corners crushed, cover scratched, etc. This is a really nice book, and it sure would be great if Amazon could treat it with respect when it's shipped. The last time we ordered the book, we made sure to order it by itself, with no orders outstanding, and not order anything else until after the book was shipped—the only way to get it shipped here without damages.As for the content, my husband thought it was great.

My dad loved it and he is a big fan of Led Zeppelin