"Bring It On Home" by Led...

Hear Led Zeppelin's explosive "Bring It On Home," the closing track from Led Zeppelin II (1969). This dynamic hard rock and blues rock piece famously sandwiches an original heavy riff section between faithful homages to the Willie Dixon-penned blues standard, showcasing their mastery of both styles with power.

Released in 1969 on Led Zeppelin II, this track uniquely bookends an original, powerful hard rock instrumental section composed by the band with faithful renditions of the Willie Dixon blues standard (popularized by Sonny Boy Williamson II), featuring Robert Plant's harmonica mimicking the original intro and outro, demonstrating their blues rock foundation.

The dramatic shift from the spare blues intro/outro to the crushing, riff-driven hard rock middle section perfectly illustrates Led Zeppelin's innovative power. While initially uncredited, Willie Dixon later received songwriting credit for the blues segments. The song remains a prime example of the band's ability to honor their blues roots while forging their own heavy sound.

SONG MEANING: The lyrics in the sections based on Willie Dixon's song express a simple, direct sentiment of longing for a lover to return. The singer promises to bring their love "home," essentially asking the partner to come back and receive their affection and commitment ("I'm gonna bring it on home to you").