take it to the bridge

[fremsley]

what is the meaning and origin of this phrase.First heard it in a Led Zep song back in the 70s.

[Quizmonster]

If you do a Google search using the phrase in question + the group's full name, you'll get lots of hits. I had a glance at some, hoping to direct you to a specific piece that explains, but it seems no-one is too clear about its significance, though it might refer to a song by someone else. It seems also that one meaning of 'bridge' in musical terms is a passage of music which links two separate parts of a composition. As you're probably a fan, perhaps you'll show more persistence than I was prepared to! Good luck!

[gary baldy]

The bridge is the bit in a song (usually between the second chorus and third verse) where it gets all funky and if its a rock record this is where the guitar/ drum/ synth solo can be found. On a funk record this is the bit that is usually sampled!
'Taking it to the bridge' is a call from someone, lets for arguments sake say James Brown, for his band to get all funky and do their thang!

[fremsley]

No musical training,thankyou,i now understand.