(Bonham/Jones/Page/Plant)
but was originally done by Blind Willie Johnson.
It was also recorded by Josh White in the 30s, and by Bob Dylan on his first album in 1962.
In my time of dying, want nobody to mourn
All I want for you to do is take my body home
Well, well, well, so I can die easy (X2)
Jesus, gonna make up my dyin' bed.
Meet me, Jesus, meet me. Meet me in the middle of the air
If my wings should fail me, Lord. Please meet me with another pair
Well, well, well, so I can die easy (X2)
Jesus, gonna make up.. somebody, somebody...
Jesus gonna make up... Jesus gonna make you my dyin' bed
Oh, Saint Peter, at the gates of heaven... Won't you let me in
I never did no harm. I never did no wrong
Oh, Gabriel, let me blow your horn. Let me blow your horn
Oh, I never did, did no harm.
I've only been this young once. I never thought I'd do anybody no wrong
No, not once.
Oh, I did somebody some good. Somebody some good...
Oh, did somebody some good. I must have did somebody some good...
Oh, I believe I did
I see the smiling faces
I know I must have left some traces
And I see them in the streets
And I see them in the field
And I hear them shouting under my feet
And I know it's got to be real
Oh, Lord, deliver me
All the wrong I've done
You can deliver me, Lord
I only wanted to have some fun.
Hear the angels marchin', hear the' marchin', hear them marchin',
hear them marchin', the' marchin'
Oh my Jesus... (repeat)
Oh, don't you make it my dyin', dyin', dyin'...cough
(Studio Chatter: "That's gonna be the one 'asn't it?"
"Come have a listen, then. "
Oh yes, thank you.")
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Review about In My Time Of Dying The drumming is | Reviewer: Anonymous | 8/7/09
Awesome. 32 and just getting into Zepplin now. Actually worked backwards with the Blues, starting with The Black Keys (awesome band, give em a listen). Physical Graffiti is my intro to Zepplin. Gonna listen to Number II next I think.
Blues at its best | Reviewer: Jakejayhawk | 5/20/09
Charlie, I love your passion. Remember, this song is Blues, not Rock. In fact, Zep was a formative band in the 60's to blend high power (amps, effects, volume) with Blues music. Clapton and Cream and Hendrix were the pioneers. Sure, Rock certainly existed going back to the 50's, but Blues was a critical element of forming Rock. Then, in '66, John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers featuring Eric Clapton released an album that put a new edge on Blues. Clapton used distortion intentially to create a new feel for the song. It was the combination of Blues and power that started what became known as Acid Rock. Listen to the first two Zep albums. Yep, almost total Blues albums. And yet most people hear that and do think Rock. Zep innovated, but they did so with the songs, concepts and ideas of the Blues giants (Muddy, Dixon, Little Walter, Sonny Boy, et al) and cutting-edge artists (Clapton and Hendrix). I hope you learn to appreciate and enjoy the work of these other artists. They are well worth the listen and only serve to help place Zep in the proper perspective. Start with Cream's "Sittin' On Top Of the World" live version.
PLAIN INSANITY!!!!!!!!!!!!! | Reviewer: Charlie | 4/13/09
This song is CRAZY good. Page's slide guitar work is something to behold. John Bonham must have been on steroids to produce a track like that and the chatter at the end of the song shows us what true Rock n' Roll is all about: Rockin' out and having fun doing it! Even though i'm only 14, i'm a rocker through and through Led Zeppelin is probably the only thing i'll listen to for the rest of my life. All the other kids i know listen to what can only be described as shit. My dad is the one who turned me on to classic rock in general. He was born in the 50's and went thru high school when Led Zeppelin was at its prime. I would give anything to switch places w/ my dad and be able to experience Led Zeppelin newest material. I Luv Led Zeppelin and always will. Keep on Rockin' everybody!
Love this version - for those interested have a listen to both the Dylan and Josh White versions - it's one of the great blues song it may take a few listens for some to get into but I believe all the versions are equally good - just different takes on a classic. For me this version shines for the slide guitar, the drumming, it's full on intensity (the others are more laid back) and love the cough and banter at the end! Physical Graffiti is one of the best double albums ever made (yep I'm an old fan from the days when vinyl was it - still is!)
They were and still are the best | Reviewer: Contrary | 11/27/08
They will never be a band anything like Zeppelin. I got into them when I was about 13 and that was about 7 years after Bonham's death and the band had broken up. I appreciated their music and it carried me through the tough times of teen years. Their music was so different at that time when all that was on the radio was "hair bands" who all looked and sounded the same. Zeppelin's music sounded different from song to song and frankly there are not many bands out there who could do it like they could. It seemed all these other bands only knew a few chords and that was it...same song repacked over and over again. Zeppelin will always be my favorite band ever. Jimmy Page rocks, he has to be one of the best guitarists of all time. Read Hammer of the Gods if you (like me) weren't around when they were in their heyday or were too small to know any better.
By the way I'm a girl.
simply wonderful !! | Reviewer: erick | 9/26/08
i was born in 1972, when led zeppelin were ascending. i'm now 36 and have discovered led zeppelin 2 years ago. it's simply wonderful to hear such amazing bands, with so dammned excellent performances.
In My Time of Dying | Reviewer: Charlotte | 7/3/08
I really wish I could have been born then, god, Zeppelin is the ALL TIME BEST BAND IN THE WORLD, I cant name one other band that had such a variety of songs, sounds, lyrics and styles. This song can never really be matched by any other, especially when zeppelin performes it.one of my favorite songs, not only cause jimmy looks hot performing it, but because it truly is one of the best songs ever.
this is an old blues standard... | Reviewer: donald burton | 2/2/08
...but it doesn't take anything away from Zepp. They are the best ever, no doubt. Physical Graffiti is as awesome as it gets. How 'bout those lyrics on Wonton Women? Yea, baby....All bands since Led Zeppelin have tried to follow and outdo them. No way this is possible. The bands of today just with they could be a slight fraction of Led Zeppelin. I was fourteen and went to see them on the '77 World Tour....wow...talk about getting blown away... I invite anyone to listen extensively to their musical catalog. I'm sure they will fall in love with the music and be faithful. This is how the catch on from generation to generation. Rock-ON
WOW... i can found the right words | Reviewer: darkbytez | 1/1/08
I would like to be born on Zeppelin´s Time... Led Zeppelin is Awesome... i'm 29 years old and this song is so amazing, the sound, the lyrics, there is no bands around the corner making music like this.
Bonham's foot is incredible | Reviewer: barabus | 12/31/07
The foot work on Bonham's bass drum is plain ridiculous on this track. It weaves so tightly with Page's riff in the heavy part of this song. Plant's screaches become a bit annoying towards the end. Every now and then, he needs to know when to shut up, but he's Plant and he can do whatever he wants, he's earned it. You gotta love Jimmy's slide solo when he hits the foot pedal and changes his guitar effect, it works so well.
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