Royal Orleans
Led Zeppelin · Definitive Collection Of Mini - Lp Replicas [2008]
Try to make it last all night, And if you take your pick
Be careful how you choose it, Sometimes its hard to feel it bite
Feel it bite.
A man I know, went down to Louisiana,
had himself a bad, bad fight
And when the sun peeked through
John Cameron with Suzanna,
He kissed the whiskers, left & right
Whiskers!
Now, now, now, fright subsides
Out at a hotel in the quarter, our friends check in to pass the night
Now love gets hot, but fire preceded water
Poor whiskers set the room alight.
Whiskers!
Down on Bourbon street, You know it's right
You can see my friend, they run around all through the night
Most everywhere, Until the closet's bare
Run for the razor, Doin' up my hair
New Orleans queens, Sure know how to schmooze it
Maybe for some that seems alright
When I step out, strut down with my sugar
She'd best not talk like Barry White!
One time love, take care how you use it
Try to make it last all night, And if you take your pick
Be careful how you choose it, Sometimes its hard to feel it bite
Feel it bite.
About Royal Orleans
Led Zeppelin's "Royal Orleans" stands as a quintessential example of the band's blues-rock fusion, blending hard-hitting riffs with a soulful, gospel-tinged vocal delivery. While often overshadowed by their more famous tracks, the song showcases Jimmy song's guitar work and Robert Plant's commanding presence within a tight, rhythmic groove that defines their mid-career sound. Recorded during the sessions for *Physical Graffiti*, the track captures the raw energy and improvisational spirit characteristic of Zeppelin's live performances and studio recordings from the late 1970s. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to seamlessly merge American blues traditions with heavy rock instrumentation, creating a powerful anthem that remains a staple of classic rock music.