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ROCK MOMENT – Led Zeppelin “Good Times Bad Times”
['Jennifer Tyler']
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(Photo by Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images)When Led Zeppelin released “Good Times Bad Times” in January 1969, the world got its very first taste of what would become one of the greatest rock bands of all time.
Lyrically, “Good Times Bad Times” is a coming-of-age story about the ups and downs of love and relationships.
Although Led Zeppelin became famous for rarely releasing singles, Atlantic Records issued “Good Times Bad Times” as the band’s debut U.S. single, backed with “Communication Breakdown.”
Interestingly, despite its popularity, “Good Times Bad Times” was seldom performed live in its entirety during Led Zeppelin’s touring years.
More than 50 years after its release, “Good Times Bad Times” remains one of the greatest opening tracks in rock history.