How did ‘Whole Lotta Love’ evolve from a live improvisation?

The song originated as an extended improvisation during performances of ‘As Long As I Have You,’ a Garnet Mimms tune that was a staple of their early live sets. Jimmy Page and Robert Plant developed it into ‘Whole Lotta Love’ during tour stops, recording fragments whenever studio time was available between concert dates.

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