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Originally Posted by sharksfan2000
Mac's version of the song that Led Zep re-titled "Whole Lotta Love" is actually titled "You Need Love", and was recorded at the 27 August 1968 BBC session (a year before Zep's version). From what I've read, Muddy Waters wrote the music and Willie Dixon later added the lyrics. Dixon had to sue Zeppelin to regain the writing credit on the song, and he won in court.
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Dixon's publishers also sued LZ over "Bring It On Home", but much like the George Harrison/He's So Fine debacle the publisher didn't hand any of the money over to Dixon until his accountant audited their books.
Both the BIOH and WLL cases were settled out of court.
The Small Faces also ripped off YNL as "You Need Loving" on their Decca debut album in 1966 and credited to Marriot and Lane. Some reviewers are of the opinion that Plant was inspired by Marriot's vocal delivery.
I not aware that Dixon sued The Small Faces.