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Led Zeppelin II is the British band's second studio album, released in October 1969. Following the unexpected success of their debut album, the band embarked on an intense tour of Europe and the United States. The songs were written on the road, in hotels, on planes, and in dressing rooms, with no time to stop. Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones, and John Bonham wrote riffs and lyrics whenever they had a spare moment. The album opens with “Whole Lotta Love,” whose five-note riff became one of the most famous in rock. The lyrics were inspired by a Willie Dixon blues song, which led to a lawsuit that was settled out of court. The central bridge, with its effects, moans, and percussion, is pure theater. It is followed by “Heartbreaker,” featuring an unaccompanied guitar solo that influenced many subsequent guitarists, and “Living Loving Maid.” “Moby Dick” stands out for John Bonham’s powerful drum solo. Side B features “Ramble On,” with lyrics inspired by The Lord of the Rings that mention Mordor and Gollum, and “The Lemon Song,” based on a Howlin’ Wolf blues track with explicit lyrics. “Thank You” is an acoustic ballad dedicated by Plant to his wife Maureen. “Bring It On Home” closes the album with a strong blues vibe. The cover, designed by David Juniper, features a photo of the Red Baron’s squadron from World War I, with the pilots’ faces replaced by those of Led Zeppelin’s members. Its brown hue earned it the nickname “The Brown Bomber.” The album was released on October 22, 1969, in the United States and on the 31st in the United Kingdom. It had massive pre-orders, reached number one on the Billboard chart, displacing The Beatles’ Abbey Road, and remained there for several weeks. “Whole Lotta Love” was a radio hit. Over time, it became one of the band’s best-selling albums.

"Nosh is the Yiddish word for 'grab a bite' or 'have a nibble.' We thought it was a perfect fit." The Office québécois de la langue française has contacted Arthurs Nosh Bar, the popular St-Henri brunch spot known for its Jewish comfort food, after receiving a complaint about the word “nosh” displayed in the restaurant’s window, OQLF spokesperson François Laberge confirmed to The Gazette. It marks the latest dispute stemming from the Coalition Avenir Québec government’s drive to bolster French in Quebec public life. Read the latest: montrealgazette.com/news/oql…

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