"Sick Again" is a song by English rock band

Led Zeppelin Led Zeppelin were an English rock band formed in London in 1968. The group comprised vocalist Robert Plant, guitarist Jimmy Page, bassist/keyboardist John Paul Jones, and drummer John Bonham. With a heavy, guitar-driven sound, they are ci ...

from their 1975 album '' Physical Graffiti''. It was written by singer Robert Plant. The song is about a group of teen

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s, which Plant referred to as "L.A. Queens", with whom the band were acquainted on their 1973 US Tour.

Lyrics

Plant took pity upon these girls who would flock to the hotel rooms of the band to offer them "favors". In an interview he gave in 1975, he provided an explanation of the lyrics:

Live performances

Led Zeppelin frequently performed "Sick Again" in concert; during the 1975 and 1977 tours, it was often the second song they played. A performance from the 1979

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is included on the ''

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'' (2003). The song was dropped for the band's final tour Over Europe in 1980. Page performed this song on his tour with

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in 1999. A version of "Sick Again" performed by them can be found on the album ''

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''.

Personnel

* Robert Plant - vocals * Jimmy Page - guitar *

John Bonham John Henry Bonham (31 May 1948 – 25 September 1980) was an English musician, best known as the drummer for the rock band Led Zeppelin. Esteemed for his speed, power, fast single-footed kick drumming, distinctive sound, and feel for groove ...

- drums, percussion *

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- bass

References

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