Hots On for Nowhere
| "Hots On for Nowhere" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Led Zeppelin | |
| from the album Presence | |
| Released | 31 March 1976 |
| Recorded | Musicland Studios, Munich, Germany, November–December 1975 |
| Genre | Rock |
| Length | 4:42 |
| Label | Swan Song |
| Songwriter(s) | Jimmy Page, Robert Plant |
| Producer(s) | Jimmy Page |
"Hots On for Nowhere" is a song by English rock band Led Zeppelin released in 1976 on the album Presence.
The basic structure of this song can be traced to rehearsal sessions for the band's sixth album, Physical Graffiti, as well as the 1975-era live versions of "Dazed and Confused". One of the interludes (first heard at around 0:38) can also be heard in "Walter's Walk", as well as the snippets of the song included in certain extended live versions of "Dazed and Confused".
The lyrics were written by Robert Plant about his frustrations with Jimmy Page and Peter Grant. Page used a lake placid blue 1960 for the recording of this song, as can be heard from his use of this guitar's tremolo arm.
This song was never performed live neither by the group at Led Zeppelin concerts nor by Page & Plant. However, Page later performed it with the Black Crowes on their 2000 US tour.
In a retrospective review of Presence (Deluxe Edition), Andrew Doscas of PopMatters gave "Hots On for Nowhere" a mixed review, saying that while the song is "not malignant, [it] is superfluous." In another retrospective review for the reissue of Presence, Mark Richardson of Pitchfork praised the pauses in "Hots On for Nowhere", writing that they serve as a "third rhythm instrument".
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