The keen reader might not be aware of who Bonneville is; we are here to change that. A renowned American outfit dabbling in retro-soul and funky R&B, the group has made quite a name for itself, echoing a nostalgic yet faithful sound from a bygone era. ‘Ten Years Gone’ reminds us exactly of that, with its electrifying elegance and underrated charisma. Anticipating Bonneville’s upcoming album ‘Hold for Room Tone’, their third to date, the track unfurls a long, anthemic listening experience, one that ends with a dramatic, stadium-ready exuberant finale.
We wouldn’t have it any other way: that’s Bonneville at their best. Originally written and performed by Led Zeppelin (from ‘Physical Graffiti), ‘Ten Years Gone’ is here revisited with an eclectic and diverse outlook, teaming up Zeppelin’s fierce electric guitars with a charming horn section and an expressive piano. Eventually, the song transforms positively, echoing a magnetic, evocative flair and expressive character. That said, it still feels timeless and nostalgic.
Bonneville’s guitarist and co-producer Jeff Hayashi explains: “This song has great meaning to both Wes [lead vocalist] and me. We are both huge Zeppelin fans, and Jimmy Page is in the top three influences of my guitar playing. Led Zeppelin very rarely performed this song live, and when you break it down, you can see why. To pull it off live, they would have needed at least one additional guitarist.”
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