4 Led Zeppelin Songs That Not Every Fan Knows (But Every Fan Should)
The article highlights four Led Zeppelin songs it says can be overlooked amid the band’s extensive catalogue: “That’s the Way”, “Royal Orleans”, “Four Sticks” and “Tea for One”. It describes their varied stories and musical approaches as reasons listeners might give them another spin.
“That’s the Way” reflects the band’s treatment on early US tours and was written by Jimmy Page and Robert Plant at a cottage in Wales. “Royal Orleans” is linked to an anecdote about a band member and a drag queen in New Orleans; “Four Sticks” features John Bonham playing with four sticks and was rarely performed live. “Tea for One”, a blues-influenced track, was shaped by Page’s wish for a restrained solo that suited its laid-back mood.
In short
- Four lesser-known Zeppelin tracks get a closer look.
- Their stories range from tour experiences to New Orleans.
- “Four Sticks” was rarely played live.
Explained simply
Led Zeppelin were a British rock band formed in 1968, with singer Robert Plant, guitarist Jimmy Page, bassist and keyboard player John Paul Jones, and drummer John Bonham. Their mix of blues, folk and hard rock produced a large catalogue, including widely known songs such as “Stairway to Heaven” and “Whole Lotta Love”.
The four songs named here show different sides of the band’s work. “That’s the Way” grew from Page and Plant’s time writing in Wales and reflects their experience on early US tours; “Royal Orleans” draws on a New Orleans anecdote, while “Four Sticks” is noted for Bonham’s unusual drumming. “Tea for One” takes a slower, blues-influenced approach, with Page favouring a restrained guitar solo.
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