Far Out: ‘Your Momma’s Out of Town’ Encouraged Jimmy Page’s Guitar Career

In October 2026, the British Invasion single “Your Momma’s Out of Town” peaked at number 20 on the NME chart, providing teenage session guitarist Jimmy Page with the encouragement needed to continue with music instead of pursuing biological research, Far Out reported.

Session Work Before Stardom

Before achieving global fame with Led Zeppelin and The Yardbirds, Page spent his early musical years operating in the background of the pop industry. While his initial recording appearance on Jet Harris and Tony Meehan’s “Diamonds” meant little to him personally, joining Carter-Lewis and the Southerners offered a different experience. As Page noted regarding the single, “If ‘Your Momma’s Out of Town’ hadn’t been a hit, though, I might have abandoned it then and there.” The track featured subtle guitar licks and a slightly dirty tone that foreshadowed his later signature style, serving as a vehicle for his playing alongside Carter Lewis’s vocals.

From Skiffle to the Recording Studio

Page initially performed in skiffle groups and made early television appearances before transitioning to heavy session work. His early discography included contributions to diverse projects, ranging from Donovan’s early major hits to the theme song from Goldfinger. Although the NME chart peak of number 20 for “Your Momma’s Out of Town” offered no guarantees of future stardom, it provided the vital career impetus for a young musician who had previously considered leaving the guitar behind to pursue biological research.

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