When we think about Scorpions we tend to think about their famous 70s and 80s albums but the band actually started much before that‚ in 1965. Formed by the guitarist Rudolf Schenker‚ the band would only find their definitive vocalist‚ Klaus Meine‚ in 1969. So they've been around for a long time and had the chance to see up-close the evolution of Rock and Roll music. They were influenced by many different bands and Led Zeppelin was one of those groups. The vocalist Klaus Meine is a huge fan of the band and praised them many times over the decades. To show more about his love for the British group‚ Rock and Roll Garage selected the 3 Zeppelin songs that Meine picked as some of his favorites. The 3 Led Zeppelin songs that Klaus Meine picked as favorites “What Is And What Should Never Be” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiczyhDwuBs&;pp=ygUm4oCcV2hhdCBJcyBBbmQgV2hhdCBTaG91bGQgTmV2ZXIgQmXigJ0%3D In an interview with Planet Rock in 2022 on the My Planet Rocks show (Transcribed by Rock and Roll Garage)‚ Klaus Meine listed 7 songs that are some of his favorites of all time. One of them was "What Is And What Should Never Be" released by Led Zeppelin on their second album "Led Zeppelin II" (1969). “Led Zeppelin means the world for us‚ for all of us (From Scorpions). Because listening to Zeppelin I‚ II and whatever they released in those days‚ songs like ‘Whole Lotta Love’ and ‘What Is and What Should Never Be’. I had this little band before I joined the Scorpions. I played with Michael Schenker in a band called Copernicus‚ this was one of the songs that we played. Michael also loved Led Zeppelin a lot. It was like a formula to Scorpions. Like being hard rocking and then playing the most beautiful ballads in the world.” “They had this formula (Led Zeppelin) because they had a vocalist that could do that. It’s good to have a screamer in the band‚ like when Led Zeppelin played ‘Rock and Roll’ with Robert Plant screaming like crazy. But also he would touch you deep inside your body‚ they would be reaching out for your heart. This not only came through in Jimmy Page‘s beautiful composition and guitar playing‚ one of the kind top players. But the way Robert was singing was like how can you not be inspired by listening to a voice like this‚” Klaus Meine said. "Whole Lotta Love" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQmmM_qwG4k&;pp=ygUSIldob2xlIExvdHRhIExvdmUi Another classic Led Zeppelin song that Klaus Meine likes is "Whole Lotta Love"‚ which is the most famous track from their second album released in 1969. The musician talked about that track in an interview with Classic Rock in 2022. He even recalled when Jimmy Page went to see them playing live at the Hammersmith Odeon in London once. “What Zeppelin always had which the Scorpions could never match was a great blues touch. You can hear that on 'Whole Lotta Love'. All of us in this band love Zeppelin‚ and were hugely influenced by them." "Jimmy Page came to see the Scorpions at one of our shows at Hammersmith Odeon. That was such a big buzz for us. Zeppelin did so much to create hard rock as we know it‚ through songs like this‚” Klaus Meine said. At the time the song became a number one hit in several countries like Australia and West Germany. It also peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Stairway To Heaven" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkF3oxziUI4&;pp=ygUUIlN0YWlyd2F5IFRvIEhlYXZlbiI%3D "Stairway To Heaven" was featured on the official playlist on Scorpions' Spotify page‚ which lists Klaus Meine's favorite songs of all time and tracks that have influenced him. The track was first released by the band on their fourth album "Led Zeppelin IV" and is one of the most famous songs in history. In an interview with Metal Hammer back in 2022‚ Scorpions' founder and guitarist Rudolf Schenker recalled the story of when Jimmy Page went to see them playing. He said he told the British guitarist that "Stairway To Heaven" inspired their hit "Still Loving You". “Having lived through the 70s‚ Led Zeppelin were one of the most inspirational groups to me. Along with Black Sabbath and The Beatles. Jimmy Page once came to my dressing room at the Hammersmith Odeon." "We had a really nice time. I was surprised he wanted to come see us. But I told him ‘Stairway To Heaven inspired Still Loving You’. Because it’s such an unbelievable song and so creative.”The post The 3 Led Zeppelin songs that Klaus Meine picked as favorites appeared first on Rock And Roll Garage.

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Taking care of a newborn baby is mentally‚ physically‚ and spiritually exhausting. For the first four months (at least!)‚ new parents have to dedicate every part of themselves to caring for this young life.There's little time for self-care during this chaotic period‚ let alone a moment to be fully present with a partner.A blogger who goes by the name Celeste Yvonne is the mother of a toddler and a newborn and wrote a revealing open letter to her husband asking for more help with their children. It's going viral because it paints a very real picture of what it feels like to be a mother who feels stuck doing everything.It's also important because it gives specific ways for parents to support each other.Dear Husband‚I. Need. More. Help.Last night was hard for you. I asked you to watch the baby so I could go to bed early. The baby was crying. Wailing‚ really. I could hear him from upstairs and my stomach knotted from the sound‚ wondering if I should come down there and relieve you or just shut the door so I could get some desperately needed sleep. I chose the latter.You came into the room 20 minutes later‚ with the baby still frantically crying. You placed the baby in the bassinet and gently pushed the bassinet just a few inches closer to my side of the bed‚ a clear gesture that you were done watching him.I wanted to scream at you. I wanted to launch an epic fight that very moment. I had been watching the baby and the toddler all damn day. I was going to be waking up with the baby to feed him all damn night. The least you could do is hold him for a couple of hours in the evening to I can attempt to sleep.Just a few hours of precious sleep. Is that too much to ask?I know we both watched our parents fulfill the typical mother-father roles growing up. Both our mothers were the primary caretakers and our fathers were relatively hands off. They were excellent dads‚ but they weren't expected to spend a significant amount of time changing diapers‚ feeding‚ caring‚ and tending to the kids. Our mothers were the superwomen who maintained the family dynamics. Cooking‚ cleaning‚ and raising the children. Any help from dad was welcome‚ but unexpected.I see us falling into these family dynamics more and more each day. My responsibility to feed the family‚ keep the house clean‚ and take care of the kids is assumed‚ even as I return to work. I blame myself for most of it too. I have set the precedent that I can do it. And in truth I want to. No offense‚ but I'm not sure I want to know what a week's worth of dinner would look like with you in charge.I also see my friends and other moms doing it all‚ and doing it well. I know you see it‚ too. If they can manage it‚ and if our mothers did it so well for us‚ why can't I?I don't know.Maybe our friends are playing the part in public and secretly struggling. Maybe our moms suffered in silence for years and now‚ thirty years later‚ they simply don't remember how hard it really was. Or maybe‚ and this is something I berate myself over every single day‚ I'm just not as qualified for the job as everyone else. And as much as I cringe just thinking it‚ I'm going to say it: I need more help.Part of me feels like a failure for even asking. I mean‚ you do help. You are an amazing father‚ and you do a great job with the kids. And besides‚ this should come easy to me‚ right? Motherly instincts‚ no?But I'm human‚ and I'm running on five hours of sleep and tired as hell. I need you.In the morning‚ I need you to get our toddler ready so I can care for the baby and make everyone's lunches and drink a cup of coffee. And no‚ getting the toddler ready does not mean plopping him in front of the TV. It means making sure he went potty‚ giving him some breakfast‚ seeing if he wants water‚ and packing his bag for school.At night‚ I need an hour to decompress in bed knowing our toddler is asleep in his room and the baby is in your care. I know it's hard to listen to the baby cry. Believe me‚ I know. But if I can watch and pacify the baby for the majority of the day‚ you can do it for an hour or two at night. Please. I need you.On weekends‚ I need more breaks. Times where I can get out of the house by myself and feel like an individual. Even if it's just a walk around the block or a trip to the grocery store. And some days when I've scheduled swim class and play dates‚ and it seems like I've got it all under control‚ I need you to offer to lend me a hand. Or suggest I go lay down during the kids' naptime. Or start putting away the dishes without me suggesting it. I need you.Lastly‚ I need to hear you're grateful for all I do. I want to know that you notice the laundry is done and a nice dinner has been prepared. I want to know you appreciate that I breastfeed at all hours and pump when I'm at work when it would be easier for me to formula feed. I hope you notice that I never ask you to stay home from your networking events and sport activities. As the mom‚ it's assumed I'll be home all the time and always available to care for the kids while you're out and I feed that assumption by‚ well‚ being home all the time.I know it's not how our parents did it‚ and I hate even asking. I wish I could do it all and make it look effortless. And I wish I didn't need kudos for doing things most people expect from a mom. But I'm waving a white flag and admitting I'm only human. I'm telling you how much I need you‚ and if I keep going at the pace I've been on‚ I will break. And that would hurt you‚ the kids‚ and our family.Because‚ let's face it: you need me‚ too."After the video went viral‚ Yvonne filmed another thanking everyone who read it and addressed the biggest question it raised: Did the letter work?"Yes‚ absolutely. Communication works — most of the time‚" Yvonne said with a laugh. "I told [my husband] all the stuff I'm doing on the back end that he had no idea about. And then he told me all the concerns and the stress he's been having as a new father. Things that I had no idea about. It was so eye-opening‚ and I'm so grateful for it.”Watch the YouTube video below:This article originally appeared on 3.20.18

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