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Jimmy Page and The Black Crowes have teamed up for a rendition of Led Zeppelin’s ‘The Lemon Song’. Check it out below.
The newly unearthed live recording of the iconic rock band’s 1969 track highlights Page and The Black Crowes musical chemistry, transforming the song into an edgier version of the bluesy track from Led Zeppelin’s second studio album. Their rendition of the song was originally recorded during a soundcheck back in 2000.
‘The Lemon Song’ marks one of the various unreleased songs that will be featured in the forthcoming expanded reissue edition of Jimmy Page & The Black Crowes 1999 collab album ‘Live At The Greek’. The reissue is set for release on March 14 via The Orchard and is available for pre-order here.
Recorded during unforgettable nights of rock and roll in October 1999 at Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre and Jones Beach in August 1999, ‘Jimmy Page & The Black Crowes: Live At The Greek’ sees the legendary guitarist and The Black Crowes transform tracks from Led Zeppelin’s catalogue with their powerful renditions.
Produced, mixed, and remastered by Kevin Shirley, the 36-track anniversary album features 16 previously unreleased songs as well as exclusive behind-the-scenes photos, video and more.
Speaking about the reissue in a press release, Jimmy Page said: “I’m really looking forward to the soon to be available release of Jimmy Page & The Black Crowes material from concerts in 1999. The new mixes capture the collaboration of those historic encounters and provide the full explosive passion and exciting energy of those alchemical moments.”
The Black Crowes’ frontman Chris Robinson also shared: “The new Live at the Greek box set brings the whole experience of our work with Jimmy into a vibrant, electric, mystical and powerful perspective. Hail, hail rock ‘n roll!” while the band’s guitarist Rich Robinson added: “Going through the shows and putting together the new box set has been such an incredible dive back to that time in our history.
“It was a once-in-a-lifetime thrill to play these amazing iconic songs with the man who composed them. The sound of the new mixes and extra songs blew me away when I first heard them.”
Elsewhere, The Black Crowes were recently announced as 2025 Rock And Roll Hall of Fame nominees following the success of their comeback album ‘Happiness Bastards’.
In other Jimmy Page news, the icon recently thanked fans for their “humbling and inspiring” reaction to the new IMAX documentary Becoming Led Zeppelin.
Elsewhere, previously unseen footage of Led Zeppelin was recently unearthed after sitting in a drawer for 45 years.
Busta Rhymes is honoring his late friend D’Angelo in a truly moving way. The rapper released a heartfelt tribute track titled “Magic,” marking one of his most emotional releases in years. The song celebrates the neo-soul legend D’Angelo, who sadly passed away earlier this month after a private battle with cancer. Over the smooth, soulful backdrop of D’Angelo’s “One Mo’ Gin” from his 2000 classic Voodoo, Busta reflects deeply, sharing raw and powerful emotions through his storytelling.
Throughout the seven-minute piece, Busta takes listeners on a journey through his 34-year friendship with D’Angelo. He recalls their early sessions with A Tribe Called Quest and describes the lasting connection they built over the decades. Instead of simply celebrating the music, Busta pays homage to the person behind it. He describes D’Angelo as a rare, once-in-a-generation artist who “never needed a co-sign” and “touched the souls of the people and everything between.”
During an interview with Okayplayer, Busta called D’Angelo “a godsend,” reflecting on his influence across R&B and hip-hop. “The Earth shifted when D came to do music,” he said, a statement that perfectly sums up D’Angelo’s impact. Anyone familiar with Brown Sugar, Voodoo, or Black Messiah knows his legacy speaks volumes.
“Magic” feels like a conversation between two lifelong friends. Busta Rhymes gives fans an intimate look at a bond that helped shape decades of soul-infused hip-hop. The tributes pouring in since D’Angelo’s passing highlight not only his extraordinary artistry but also the love and respect he inspired among peers. Lauryn Hill expressed it beautifully, writing, “Thank you for being a beacon of light to a generation and beyond who had no remembrance of the legacy that preceded us.”
