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The song "Whole Lotta Love" is a song by British rock band Led Zeppelin, released as a single in November 1969. It is the opening track of the album Led Zeppelin II. The song was written by Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, and produced by Jimmy Page.

The song was recorded at the Olympic studio in London in May 1969. During the recording session, the band played the song for over five hours, recording several versions and improvisations. The final version of the song is composed of pieces of several takes.

The song is built around a guitar riff by Page, played in open tuning. Page's guitar solo, which takes up most of the track, was recorded in one take. The rhythm section of the song is based on a groove by John Bonham, played in double time. John Paul Jones' bass section uses an ostinato pattern.

The song was a commercial success, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States and number one on the UK Singles Chart. The song was certified gold in the United States and Canada.