In Coming To America
by Michael Doyle

There was a great deal of expectancy
In Zeppelin, coming to America urgently.
All were ready to see what they'd bring.
But only Vanilla Fudge took them under their wing.

Perhaps there was a feeling of insurgency
As John Bonham and Carmine Appice exchanged energy.
Off they went to play what they played best
Until the day they played to crack the Fillmore West.

There was no communication breakdown on that track,
And as for London, it would be a long time back.
Bashing down the soundstage doors like wildfire,
Their amazing music left the fans filled with desire.

The crowds showed love for each player in the band.
They kept on rocking, rolling east across the land.
Side A was backed by the album's other Side B.
There's nothing like the sweet sounds of victory.

It's not too much to call it overwhelming anticipation,
The way Led Zeppelin captured the heart of this nation.
Lauded as a supergroup with Page as the only known star,
But then again, who could argue when he played guitar?

The rhythm section and he, paired with Plant's voice -
They were obvious contenders for the people's choice.
This settled any question about the band's arrival.
The only question left was the boys' survival. 

(c) July 14, 2026   Michael Doyle
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