Led Zeppelin - Babe I'm Gonna Leave You (official Audio) Official

The history of Led Zeppelin’s is a fascinating journey through accidental plagiarism, defining band dynamics, and a 20-year wait for songwriter credit. The Labyrinthine Authorship

Because Baez’s album lacked a writing credit, it was mistakenly labeled as a "traditional" song. Jimmy Page , hearing this version, assumed it was public domain and credited it as "Traditional, arr. by Jimmy Page" on Led Zeppelin's 1969 debut. Led Zeppelin - Babe I'm Gonna Leave You (Official Audio)

In the 1980s, Bredon was made aware of the rock version. By 1990, the band officially changed the credits to include Bredon , and she received a substantial back-payment of royalties. The Song that Built the Band The history of Led Zeppelin’s is a fascinating

Folk legend Joan Baez heard the song from a student at Oberlin College and included it on her 1962 live album, Joan Baez in Concert . by Jimmy Page" on Led Zeppelin's 1969 debut

For nearly two decades, many believed this track was a traditional folk song with unknown origins.