*First line is the artist name. 1969. This song was actually written and first performed by Jake Holmes. The Yardbirds also recorded it. However, it was popularized by this British hard rock band. The guitarist played a violin bow. The song was recorded in two takes. The lead singer wrote some lyrics that were more bluesy. This song title is also the title of a 1993 film starring Ben Affleck, Milla Jovovich, Parker Posey, and Matthew McConaughey.