Hots On for Nowhere
| Hots On for Nowhere | |
|---|---|
| Appears on | Presence |
| Published by | Flames of Albion Music |
| Registration | ASCAP 380170234 |
| Release date | 31 March 1976 |
| Recorded | 9-27 November 1976 at Musicland Studios, Munich. Mixed at Musicland Studios, Munich. |
| Genre | Hard rock |
| Language | English |
| Length | 4 min 42 sec |
| Composer | Jimmy Page, Robert Plant |
| Label | Swan Song Records |
| Producer | Jimmy Page |
| Engineer | Keith Harwood |
'Hots On for Nowhere' is a song by English rock band Led Zeppelin released in 1976 on their album Presence.
Overview
The basic structure of this song can be traced to rehearsal sessions for Led Zeppelin's sixth album, Physical Graffiti, as well as the 1975-era live versions of the song 'Dazed and Confused'.[1] One of the interludes (first heard at around 0:38) can also be heard in 'Walter's Walk', as well as the snippets of the song included in certain extended live versions of 'Dazed and Confused'.
The lyrics were written by Robert Plant about his frustrations with his situation.[2] Page used a lake placid blue 1960 Fender Stratocaster for the recording of this song, as can be heard from his use of this guitar's tremolo arm.[3]
'Hots On for Nowhere' was used in the film Dogtown and Z-Boys (2001), one of the few times the band allowed a number from its catalogue to be used in a motion picture.
Live performances
This song was never performed live by the group at Led Zeppelin concerts.[4] However, Jimmy Page later performed it with the Black Crowes on their US tour in 2000.
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Notes
- ↑ Dave Lewis (1994), The Complete Guide to the Music of Led Zeppelin, Omnibus Press, ISBN 0-7119-3528-9.
- ↑ Dave Lewis (1994), The Complete Guide to the Music of Led Zeppelin, Omnibus Press, ISBN 0-7119-3528-9.
- ↑ Dave Lewis (1994), The Complete Guide to the Music of Led Zeppelin, Omnibus Press, ISBN 0-7119-3528-9.
- ↑ Dave Lewis (1994), The Complete Guide to the Music of Led Zeppelin, Omnibus Press, ISBN 0-7119-3528-9.