Going To California

- Written by Led Zeppelin

- Appears on
Encomium: A Tribute To Led Zeppelin (1995 Album)
 

“Never the Bride is another fresh band destined for chart success. Upon release of Encomium, a Led Zeppelin tribute compilation, disc jockeys in Northern California began giving heavy rotation to Never the Bride’s contribution of “Going to California” under the false pretence that it was actually Melissa Etheridge performing under a fake band name. Given singer Nikki Lamborn’s powerful and raspy vocal performance, the mistake is understandable. However, as evidenced from the band’s debut, once the other four members kick in, Never the Bride forges its own distinctive heavy rock sound – with Lamborn’s beautiful voice rounding out the edges. The band’s introduction to American audiences via the sentimental ballad found on Encomium may give listeners the wrong idea about the band. While Never the Bride does have its share of power ballads on their debut, the band’s strength lies in its bluesy and soulful heavy rock numbers which stand as the majority on the disc. Lamborn’s passion and vocal intensity is more reminiscent of Zeppelin’s Robert plant than Melissa Etheridge.” (David Ciminelli, Edge Magazine Los Angeles)

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