Sep 182014
 

Miley Cyrus has often been a subject of controversy, and after a tweet directing her followers to “check dis shit out,” this past Saturday, she has come under scrutiny once again. No, she’s not lolling her tongue around or appropriating cultures – she simply covered Led Zeppelin‘s “Babe, I’m Gonna Leave You.”

Zeppelin purists and people who tend to forget that Cyrus is actually a musician quickly shot the cover down, calling it utter garbage and begging her to stick to twerking. However, prejudices about the 21-year-old musician aside, this cover is actually solid. Cyrus approaches the song from a very raw place, doing her best Robert Plant impression and belting it – a far cry from the sugar-pop production of hits like “We Can’t Stop.” Fan or not, you have to give Cyrus credit for expanding her musical influences and showing off some rockin’ vocal chops.

Listen to more Miley over on her official website.

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  One Response to “Miley Cyrus Creates More Controversy with Led Zeppelin Cover”

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  1. Poor Anne Bredon–people STILL think Zep originated this song! It was written by Bredon in the late 50s, and the first known recording is by Joan Baez, from whom Zep got it.

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