For nearly two decades, many believed this track was a traditional folk song with unknown origins.
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
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 . 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
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. For nearly two decades, many believed this track
It was written in the late 1950s by Anne Bredon , an American folk artist and Berkeley student.
1 Led Zeppelin tune was dubbed "Baby" by Jimmy Page. - Facebook In the 1980s, Bredon was made aware of the rock version
More than just a cover, the track was essential in defining the "Led Zeppelin sound" during their earliest days.