A lot of people put down LZ3 but I think it's fantastic. They never made an album that sounded like the previous one which is why no two albums sound alike. It drove the record companies nuts but the fans loved it. That is why they formed Swan Song records so they could make music without worrying what record companies thought.

LZ is the only band that makes me feel like a modern day man capable of chilling in a medieval village

It's 50 years since this song was issued, and it still sounds fresh

Brilliant song. About a man on the gallows begging for his life. As he gets more and more desperate, the song speeds up. Yet another Led Zeppelin masterpiece.

The intro has an incredible, mystical quality.

underrated song. i absolutely LOVE it!!!!

Been a Led Zeppelin fan since I was around 18 yrs old.......Now I'm 68 and still listening to them, what a timeless sound, love it!!

This song is unbelievable. The lyrics are chilling and tell a story archetypical to humanity, over the most fitting and beautiful music. Can’t name a Zeppelin song I don’t like but I LOVE this one

Have been listening to zeppelin since I was 14yo and I'm 65yo now and I'm glad to see that the younger generation appreciates good music from one of the best bands of the past. Zeppelin has always been my favorite group. Just wish Bonham never died young because zeppelin would have put out many more albums.

Can't explain why, but this has always been my favourite Zeppelin song.

Strange, in ‘69 our parents considered our music to be wild and rowdy uncoordinated rubbish. Of course us teenagers disagreed... but looking back as an adult (aka an old man of 67🤣) Led Zeppelin music in particular is so tight, controlled and perfectly balanced... love hearing this all over again, in fact I’ve never stopped playing their albums between then and now, and don’t intend to for however many years I’ll be blessed with, to come. 👍🏻🇷🇴🇬🇧💪🏼

This song exemplifies the brilliance of Led Zeppelin. You can hear the character of the songs desperation increase as he begs to be saved from the Gallows Pole. The music and Plant's voice start soft and slowly increase in intensity. The laughing at the end just sums it all up. Beautifully crafted.

*Gallows Pole ( lyrics 100% accurate)* Hangman, hangman, hold it a little while I think I see my friends comin', ridin' many a mile A-friends, ya get some silver, d'ya get a little gold A-what did ya bring me, my dear friends keep me from the gallows pole What did ya bring me, keep me from the gallows pole I couldn't get no silver, I couldn't get no gold You know that we're too damn poor to keep you from the gallows pole Hangman, hangman, hold it a little while I think I see my brother comin', ridin' many a mile M-brother, ya get me some silver, and d'ya get a little gold A-what did ya bring me, my brother keep me from the gallows pole Brother, I brought you some silver, yeah I-I brought a little gold I brought a little of everything to keep you from the gallows pole Yes, I brought you to keep you from the gallows pole Hangman, hangman, turn your head a while I think I see my sister comin' ridin' many a mile, mile, mile, mile Sister, I implore ya, take him by the hand A-take him to some shady bower save me from the wrath of this man Please take him, save me from the wrath of this madman Hangman, hangman, upon your face a smile Tell me that I'm free to ride, ride for many a mile, mile, mile Oh, yes, you got a fine sister, she warmed my blood from cold She warmed my blood to boilin' hot keep you from the gallows pole, pole, pole, pole, yeah, yeah Your brother brought me silver, and your sister warmed my soul but now I laugh and pull so hard See ya swingin' on the gallows pole, yeah But now I laugh and pull so hard See ya swingin' on the gallows pole, pole, pole Swingin' on the gallows pole, swingin' on the gallows pole Swingin' on the gallows pole, swingin' on the gallows pole, pole, pole, pole, pole, pole, pole, yeah Ah-ha-ha, ah-ha-ha, ah-ha-ha, ah-ha-ha Ah-ha-ha-ha-ha, ah-ha-ha-ha, ah-ha-ha, ah-ha-ha Keep a-singin', a-keep a-singin', a-keep a-swingin' A-keep, keep, whoa-whoa-whoa Ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma, yeah Ooh, yeah, ooh, yeah, ah-ha-ha, ah-ha-ha, ah-ha-ha, ah-ha Swingin' on the gallows, yeah, swingin' on the gallows pole Swingin' on the gallows pole, swingin' on the, ah, I gotta swing See-saw, Margery Daw, gotta swing See-saw, knock on my door, I, I gotta sing, ah-ha-ha Keep a-swingin', yeah, keep a-coolin', yeah Keep a-cool, ah-ohh, yeah

When John kicks in on the drums, it takes it to a totally different level!!!

I like how it goes faster and faster. One of my many favorite zeppelin songs

I have been a fan of Led Zeppelin’s for 43 years now. They are truly one of the most talented bands ever. Thanks for the memories!

Led Zeppelin drops tracks on KZfaq today like they just discovered it. Keep them coming, we like it!

Led Zep made this blues tune sound like it come right out of the Anglo Saxon Dark Ages.

This song is so underrated. You never hear it on the radio and for the most part non Zep fans don't even know it exists.

led zeppelin,will have the best songs forever

Hangman, hangman, hold it a little while Think I see my friends coming Riding a many mile Friends did you get some silver? Did you get a little gold? What did you bring me my dear friends To keep me from the gallows pole? What did you bring me to keep me from the gallows pole? I couldn't get no silver, I couldn't get no gold You know that we're too damn poor To keep you from the gallows pole Hangman, hangman, hold it a little while I think I see my brother coming Riding a many mile Brother, did you get me some silver? Did you get a little gold? What did you bring me, my brother To keep me from the gallows pole? Brother, I brought you some silver I brought a little gold, I brought a little of everythin To keep you from the gallows pole Yes, I brought you to keep you from the gallows pole Hangman, hangman, turn your head awhile I think I see my sister coming Riding a many mile, mile, mile Sister, I implore you, take him by the hand Take him to some shady bower Save me from the wrath of this man Please take him Save me from the wrath of this man, man Hangman, hangman, upon your face a smile Pray tell me that I'm free to ride Ride for many mile, mile, mile Oh, yes, you got a fine sister She warmed my blood from cold She brought my blood to boiling hot To keep you from the gallows pole, pole, pole, pole, yeah Your brother brought me silver Your sister warmed my soul But now I laugh and pull so hard And see you swinging on the gallows pole, yeah But now I laugh and pull so hard And see you swinging on the gallows pole, pole, pole Swingin' on the gallows pole Swingin' on the gallows pole Swingin' on the gallows pole Swingin' on the gallows pole, pole, pole, pole, pole, pole, pole, pole

Actually led zeppelin is the tightest band of all time

Love that shimmy of the rhythm section. Bonham's foot and jpj fingers are magic

Jimmy Page heard Fred Gerlach's (1925-2009) version of this song on Gerlach's album, "Twelve String Guitar" (1962) and was impressed enough to cover the song on "Led Zepellin III" (1970). Gerlach's album had originally been released under the title "Gallows Pole and Other Folk Songs" sometime in the 1950s. Amazing tune.

I just can't get enough of Zeppelin takes me many places each member is truly gifted. Poetry to my ears

Amazing lyrics. Love the way it rocks harder as it nears the end. Plant's voice is strong yet plaintive and Page just kills on guitar. Highly underrated song.

This song KILLS me every time!

Another great track. Led Zeppelin has a musicianship that is unlike anything else. Cheers!

I love Jimmy Page. Love to hear Him play. Love to watch him play. Definitely an elegance about the band. May we always have them and the music!

One of my favorites. IMHO a song that tells us the meaning of life...

Is someone begging for mercy? Love you guys.

In my opinion one of their best songs

That outro bass is groovy AF

arguably, the best album ever recorded, imo

Led Zeppelin III is awesome!!

This and Iron Maiden's "Hallowed Be Thy Name" will really make you appreciate your life. 😮

Сколько они радости, прекрасных эмоций дали людям, их музыка жизнь продлевает. Их слушать одно наслаждение!!!

I think my two favorite LZ songs are covers of traditional folk/blues tunes: When the Levee Breaks, and this one. I love the song's long buildup, with the mandolin coming in at 1:10, the bass at 1:20, and the banjo and drums at 2:05.

Love this album ! Zep was the sound of my childhood, nothing like getting lost in a great band.

Led Zeppelin are, without doubt, THE BEST band EVER! 🏆

I was born in 1981 so missed led zeppelin in the early days. My dad told me that if I ever bought a led zeppelin album, I could throw away any others I had they are that good. I remember buying a double cd. The early days and the latter days. I still regard that as the best I ever bought. Absolutely amazing.

Possibly the greatest acoustic intro

Led Zepplin is one of the greatest rock bands. They combine story telling, blues and rock to make great songs, even if they are borrowed songs. They change the songs to their style, so that they become theirs. Led Zeppelin is my favorite groups of all the great groups. Their music is as fresh as if they just made them new today. 😆🇺🇸👍🏼

Music like this will never be made again.....

Complete mastery. One of my favorites. Greatest song they've produced

LED ZEPPELIN FOREVER! LONG LIVE LED ZEPPELIN!

I don't believe what I see !!! 23 October 2020 12:40 GMT ~300 views per hour, I will be back ... Thanks Led Zeppelin !

Masterpiece from the best band of all times! ❤

Here is a classic that doesn't get played enough. Thumb up.

Best Zeppelin Song , Best Band Ever ..🔥🔥

if someone puts down Led Zeppelin III then they're just dopes Immigrant song FIRST Done with the sunsetting in their background Was The Best permotional move in History!

It’s brilliantly composed and performed! One of my many favorite Zep tunes! The guitar and banjo perfectly compliment one another, along with of course, Jonesy’s exquisite mandolin riffs! Again, brilliant!😄👌

People rant about LZ IV but for me it's II and III that really shine. Ths song is epic.

The first 10 seconds of this song has such an indescribable sound.

Absolutly magnificient! The greatest band ever!

I'm lucky,I remember when this song came out.I still love it along with Zeppelin. Never get tired of their fantastic music. Amazing musician's.

The banjo in this song is 🔥

LED ZEPPELIN HAS ALWAYS BEEN, AND WILL ALWAYS BE MY SOUNDTRACK,...

One of the greatest songs ever converted.

Commenting already 3-4 times on this song, the background laughing that comes in at 3:22 is my personal favorite part of the song and absolutely makes it one of my, all time favorite songs. And to me atleast, it always sounded like John Bonham. The man who inspired me to drum. So, it's special, and even if it isn't, it's still damn catchy to, laugh? Sing with it?

I love the way this song gets into the rhythm

45 years ago I'd crank this up LOUD in my college dorm room when I needed to rock! Still rocks.

One of my very favorite Zep tunes ♥️ Never ever will there be another band like them. They were so different.

Throughout their career as a band, Led Zeppelin never stopped evolving. Each album had just a little something different than the last one. It is hard to really nail down their style because they invented a whole new style.

Their music tugs at my heart !

Never really listened to a lot of Zeppelin 3 but now that i am i love it

Боюсь вспомнить, когда я впервые это услышал.... В восхищении до сих пор... Вот же.... БЛИН!!!!!

The greatest song progression I’ve ever heard

Led Zeppelin rules

Imagine being obsessed with Zep I and II and then in a short 11 months, they've grown beards and make an album that's 60% acoustic. Amazing and an ethereal trip, especially when embellished with electric guitars. Jimmy uses some intriguing effects on his electrics on this record, tremolo on Immigrant Song, direct injection on Celebration day and a few others, 12 string overdubs, Leslie speaker flourishes here or there, some beautiful ADT guitar on Since I've been loving you that's effectively a doubled slapback delay sound, the bathroom reverb slab guitar of Out on the Tiles, those buttery lead lines at the end of Gallows reminds me of Ramble On in some ways, like this Is a successor. More rustic tho. Ramble On is very electric at its core. Love Zeppelin III

LZ3: My absolute all-time favorite. Plays in my head to this day. Those folk can make some way good music. Some, but few, compare. Thanks LZ in all your iterations.

IT'S ROCK Ń ROLL TIME

All these instruments playing together form one brilliant song. The guitar 🎸, banjo, and mandolin stay in perfect rhythm along with the pounding of the drums 🥁. Absolutely a masterpiece like all the other Led Zeppelin songs. By the way, whoever plays the banjo does an excellent job. 👌

Time is a theif

The excellent sound of a folky blues rock track.

Just brilliant!! Gotta love those banjos!!

Grande LED ZEPPELIN.La mejor banda del mundo

Led Zeppelin III is my favorite.

A favorite. The beginning is so mystical and eerie.

Led Zeppelin energia cosmica 💪 Adoro tutte le canzoni e questa in particolare 👍. Led Zeppelin la migliore band mai esistita 🙋🇮🇹

Crazy Wild Magical 70's got to see it up close and personal

This is what should happen today in the year 2023 and into the near future.

That bass!

Over all best band ever ! ! !

Getting the lead out. love this tune bring it back great memories of Summer nights

Those Bass licks in the outro………..gorgeous!!!

This is an awesome song originally by Lead Belly!

Yee ha, here we go. Love this tune

Pure Greatness!!!

You know, we're too damn poor, keep you from the gallows pole...loved this album.

Head phones 11 super stomp +++👌✌️❤

Love zeppelin 💜

Зеппелины Вы Боги

This song takes me somewhere

Not heard this for years. Gives me goosebumps and a shiver down my spine!

It definitely is underrated song great song

everyone , if ya like it hit the thumbs up , i know i did

I love to hear the banjo in this song should be used more often in Rock n roll music

Absolutely Classic!

Just finished jury service, all throughout this song was going round my head…🙄