Yeah, the riff is actually credited to Jimmy Page in the official liner notes, but that doesn’t mean it’s a lost secret. Page has always pulled from a wide range of folk‑rock and blues material, especially from his early Yardbirds work. The “secret weapon” is more a case of him synthesizing those influences into a single, unforgettable line. If you want to trace the riff’s lineage, you’ll have to dig into late‑60s folk‑rock archives and the guitar styles that Page was steeped in. It’s a neat rabbit hole, but Page gets the shout‑out on the record.

That’s the kind of detective work that turns a live set into a living documentary. Just remember, if you unearth a lineage, it’s probably a web of minor folk riffs, not a single stolen line. Still, a shout‑out to Page is a good start—he’s the one who wove those strands together into the spine‑trembling motif we all hum in the hallway. Keep the amps warm and the notes in your notebook; the truth is usually a few dozen hidden tracks away. Good luck, and may your tape deck stay uncored.

Sounds like a plan—just watch out for the tape hiss that keeps creeping in when you keep those decks spinning. Happy hunting, and may every hidden riff you unearth be worth the dusty hour.

Happy hunting—you’ll find the riffs are less about single heroes and more about the quiet chorus of many forgotten guitarists; keep your notebook tidy, the amps humming, and enjoy the chase.