Probably the most famous usage of this American English
reduction is in the Led Zeppelin song "Whole Lotta Love"
which repeats this term over and over. The song also
uses the reduction "gonna" numerous times.
Note: Reductions
Remember the following:
Reductions are reduced forms of
English words.
Reductions, such as lotta are
not real words in English.
You need to use reductions in
order to sound more natural.
You need to know reductions in
order to understand conversations between native
English speakers.
Reductions are used extensively
in American TV, movies, music, literature, and in
conversations among native English speakers.
Reductions In Music and TV
Led Zeppelin - Whole Lotta Love
Led Zeppelin were an English rock band formed in London in 1968. The
group consisted of vocalist Robert Plant, guitarist Jimmy Page,
bassist/keyboardist John Paul Jones, and drummer John Bonham. With
their heavy, guitar-driven sound, they are regularly cited as one of
the progenitors of heavy metal, although their style drew from a
variety of influences, including blues and folk music. The band have
been credited with significantly impacting the nature of the music
industry, particularly in the development of album-orientated rock
(AOR) and stadium rock. Many critics consider Led Zeppelin one of
the most successful, innovative and influential rock groups in
history.
This video is a good example of the usage of "lotta",
and "gonna" English language
reductions.
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to look up words you do not understand.
Lyrics
You need coolin', baby, I'm not foolin'
I'm going to send you back to schoolin'
Way down inside, honey, you need it
I'm goin' to give you my love
I'm goin' to give you my love, oh
Want a whole lotta love
Want a whole lotta love
Want a whole lotta love
Want a whole lotta love
You've been learnin', baby, I've been yearnin'
All them good times, baby, baby, I've been learnin'
Way, way down inside, honey, you need it
I'm gonna give you my
love, ah
I'm goin' to give you my love, ah, oh
Want a whole lotta love
Want a whole lotta love
Want a whole lotta love
Want a whole lotta love
You've been coolin', baby, I've been droolin'
All the good times, baby, I've been misusin'
Way, way down inside, I'm goin' to give you my love
I'm goin' to give you every inch of my love
Goin' to give you my love, hey, alright, yes, sir
Want a whole lotta love
Want a whole lotta love
Want a whole lotta love
Want a whole lotta love
Way down inside, woman, you need love
Shake for me, girl, I want to be your back door man
Hey! Oh! Hey! Oh! Hey! Oh!
Keep it coolin', baby
Keep it coolin', baby
Keep it coolin', baby
Keep it coolin', baby
Keep it coolin', baby
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