Led Zeppelin-a-Day: "Boogie with Stu"


"Boogie with Stu", Physical Graffiti
Eh, "Boogie with Stu"... I'm hearing it differently right now. Its a cute little number, perfectly channeling those heroes of the 1950's. It isn't explosive, just fun and rollicking. Ian Stewart is an absolute luminary, and he more than anyone else carries this track. Toss in some mandolin, that slapping guitar, and things are pretty good. It isn't the most exciting thing Led Zeppelin ever did, no way! But it certainly isn't trying to be. Its a comfortable and content number. Smooth and spontaneous, I feel myself opening up to it.