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"Hot Dog" is a recorded song on English rock band Led Zeppelin's 1979 album, In Through the Out Door. It is the only song on the album not co-written by bassist/keyboardist John Paul Jones. A rollicking tune done in the style of a country hoe-down, it features some Elvis Presley-like vocals from singer Robert Plant.
Overview
The song was influenced by American Rockabilly music. It emerged from the band's London pre-production rehearsals, at which it was typical for them to run through old Elvis and Ricky Nelson material from the 1950s.[1]
Plant said the lyrics were a tribute to Texas and the state of mind of the people who lived there. Plant also mentions the name "U-Haul" in one of the song's verses, referencing the American-based, "move-it-yourself" company. The title of the song - Hot Dog - refers to a distinctly American cuisine.
Page used a Fender Telecaster on this song, outfitted with a device called a B-Bender. This device, which raises the pitch of the guitar's B String via interface with the musician's guitar strap, can be heard at the end of the song's guitar solo.
"Hot Dog" was performed live at Led Zeppelin's performances at Knebworth in August 1979 and on their tour of Europe in 1980. It was made available to the record industry in America by Swan Song Records.[1] However, the track was omitted from the Led Zeppelin DVD, which was released in 2003 and instead featured various other songs performed by the band at Knebworth.
Formats and tracklistings
See "Fool in the Rain" single.
Personnel
Cover versions
Sources
- Lewis, Dave (2004) The Complete Guide to the Music of Led Zeppelin, ISBN 0-7119-3528-9
- Welch, Chris (1998) Led Zeppelin: Dazed and Confused: The Stories Behind Every Song, ISBN 1-56025-818-7
References
External links
es:Hot Dog (canci n) nn:Hot Dog av Led Zeppelin pt:Hot Dog (can o) sv:Hot Dog (s ng)
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