Poor Tom
| "Poor Tom" | |
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"Poor Tom" is a song by English rock group Led Zeppelin. It was composed in 1970 by vocalist Robert Plant and guitarist Jimmy Page when they were staying at Bron-Yr-Aur, a small cottage in Wales,[1][2] and was recorded at Olympic Studios in May 1970.Cite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page).
"Poor Tom" is viewed by fans as another one of Led Zeppelin's blues-influenced songs and contains a jug-band workout, as well as a semi-acoustic guitar part performed by Page. A harmonica, played by Plant, and a drum track are also featured on the arrangement.
The guitar tuning for the song is an open-C6 chord (C-A-C-G-C-E). The same tuning was also used by Page on the tracks "Bron-Yr-Aur" and "Friends".[2]
The song was never performed live at Led Zeppelin concerts.[2]
Chart positions
Single
| Chart (1982) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks Chart[3] | 18 |
- Note: the song was not issued as a single. Chart data represents radio airplay of album tracks.
Personnel
Cover versions
- 2005: Robert Walter (Super Heavy Organ)
- 2008: Kicksville ("Poor Tom" CD single)
- 2009: Hampton String Quartet (The Hampton Rock String Quartet: All Zeppelin)
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
- ^ Phil Sutcliffe, "Back to Nature", Q Magazine Special Led Zeppelin edition, 2003, p. 34.
- ^ a b c Dave Lewis (1994), The Complete Guide to the Music of Led Zeppelin, Omnibus Press, ISBN 0-7119-3528-9.
- ^ "Mainstream Rock Tracks Chart - 1982". Billboard. Retrieved 2009-01-17.
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