Night Flight (song)

"Night Flight"
Song by Led Zeppelin from the album Physical Graffiti
Released	24 February 1975
Recorded	1971
Genre	Hard rock
Length	3:37
Label	Swan Song
Writer	John Paul Jones/Jimmy Page/Robert Plant
Physical Graffiti track listing
"Ten Years Gone" (10) "Night Flight" (11) "The Wanton Song" (12)

"Night Flight" is a song by English rock band Led Zeppelin from their 1975 album Physical Graffiti. Originally recorded at Headley Grange in 1971, it was intended for Led Zeppelin IV but was held over and placed on Physical Graffiti to fill up the double album.^[1]

It was written largely by John Paul Jones, who is listed first on the writing credits. Jimmy Page played his guitar through a Leslie speaker for this track.^[1]

A somewhat lyrically ambiguous song, Robert Plant recounts the tale of a young man attempting to evade the military draft. A different version was also recorded which included extra backing vocals.^[1]

The song was never performed live at Led Zeppelin concerts. However, bootleg recordings exist of the band performing the song during a soundcheck at the Chicago Stadium on 6 July 1973, which took place during Led Zeppelin's 1973 North American tour.^[1]

Personnel

• Robert Plant - lead vocals
• Jimmy Page - guitars
• John Paul Jones - bass guitar, Hammond organ
• John Bonham - drums

Cover versions

• 2003: Jeff Buckley (Live at Sin-é [bonus tracks edition])
• 2007: Led Zepagain (Led Zepagain II: A Tribute to Led 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

1. ^ ^{a b c d} Dave Lewis (1994), The Complete Guide to the Music of Led Zeppelin, Omnibus Press, ISBN 0-7119-3528-9.

External links

• ASCAP entry