Folk legend Joan Baez heard the song from a student at Oberlin College and included it on her 1962 live album, Joan Baez in Concert .
Because Baez’s album lacked a writing credit, it was mistakenly labeled as a "traditional" song. Jimmy Page , hearing this version, assumed it was public domain and credited it as "Traditional, arr. by Jimmy Page" on Led Zeppelin's 1969 debut. Led Zeppelin - Babe I'm Gonna Leave You (Official Audio)
1 Led Zeppelin tune was dubbed "Baby" by Jimmy Page. - Facebook Folk legend Joan Baez heard the song from
The history of Led Zeppelin’s is a fascinating journey through accidental plagiarism, defining band dynamics, and a 20-year wait for songwriter credit. The Labyrinthine Authorship by Jimmy Page" on Led Zeppelin's 1969 debut
More than just a cover, the track was essential in defining the "Led Zeppelin sound" during their earliest days.
In the 1980s, Bredon was made aware of the rock version. By 1990, the band officially changed the credits to include Bredon , and she received a substantial back-payment of royalties. The Song that Built the Band
It was written in the late 1950s by Anne Bredon , an American folk artist and Berkeley student.