Fascinating stuff "mousethief" thank you for sharing your vast knowledge.

When i used to listen to Led Zep back in the 70's i had no idea of their sources of inspiration, it is only since listening to and getting involved in "country blues" that one recognises the various themes and lines that can be found common to a whole host of pre & post war blues artists.

Among those already mentioned my favourite classic verses are:

I laid me down (last night) to take my rest x2
but you know my mind got to wonderin'
like the wild geese in the west.


Stole my best friends gal away from him x2
that fool got lucky 'n stolled her back again.

Wonderful!