This is a song about the band wanting to get back into “Rock and Roll” It uses several rock and roll elements as if they wanted to make the claim official. Reportedly, Led Zeppelin used to warm up playing Little Richard’s “Keep a Knockin'”, and this song grew out of that. The opening drum work by Charles Connor is proof of this. The song also has its roots in its solo. During the recording of Led Zeppelin IV, the band was suffering from writer’s block, which led to their frustration. Jimmy Page vented on his guitar, unintentionally conceiving part of the aggressive solo on “Rock and Roll”. The band was pleased with the result and used it. The whole song is about going back to their roots music of the 50’s.
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