Jimmy Page and Robert Plant wrote this song, drawing inspiration from Joni Mitchell, specifically her song “California.” Mitchell lived in the musically fertile but earthquake-prone Laurel Canyon area of Los Angeles; “California” finds her recalling her adventures on a trip to Europe but looking forward to a return home. In “Going To California,” Plant plays the part of a guy who’s looking to leave his no-good woman behind and make a fresh start in California. Page and Plant were both enthralled by Joni Mitchell’s songwriting; in “Going To California,” the guy in the song is looking for a girl just like her, one with “love in her eyes and flowers in her hair” who “plays guitar and cries and sings.”
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Fabulous
Thanks Mike!
So well done Nancy came in from the kitchen to listen.
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Thanks Terry and Nancy!
Wow! An amazing performance Bryan! Well done! 😉 😉 😉
Thanks Joe!
Wonderful performance. I enjoyed this.
Thanks Yokhan!!!
A good’un Bryan
Thanks John!
Really cool version!!
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Sounding great Bryan!! I always love your version of songs.
Thanks Kelly!!!
Super colourful! Well done Bryan!
Thanks Vanessa!!!
Very good performance Bryan well done
Thanks John!!!
Nicely done Bryan!