Led Zeppelin were made up of Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, Jon Paul Jones and John Bonham. They each brought an amazing musical element to the band, whether it was John Bonham's 'animal' like skills on drums, to Jimmy Page's all time guitar playing skills, or Jon Paul Jones' eery clever piano sounds or to the driving, mind-blowing voice of Robert Plant. Led Zeppelin as a band boosted rock music to it's all time greatest.
Led Zeppelin's fourth album was released in 1971, no title and no name, just the band's logos were placed on the cover. Within that album lay the track, "Stairway to Heaven." The song goes for an incredible eight minutes, where some describe it as the 'eight minute miracle.' Stairway to Heaven, was voted #3 in 2000 by VH1 on their list of the 100 Greatest Rock Songs.It is the most requested song on FM radio stations in the United States, despite never having been released as a single there. In November 2007, through download sales promoting Led Zeppelin's Mothership release, the song hit #37 on the UK Singles Chart.
So is Stairway to Heaven one of the greatest rock songs of all time? Is it true that all rock songs have several characteristics that make it a good rock song? Well Chuck Eddy, author of "Stairway to Hell: The 500 Best Heavy Metal Albums inthe Universe:" suggests that Stairway to Heaven is one of the greatest rock songs of all time because Led Zeppelin have joined the two forms of hardrock and this sort of corny medievalism. It's tremendous. Also proof thatwords don't have to mean anything to be meaningful.
Others suggest that the lyrics enable open interpretation, however, for a true fan like myself, I believe that the song as a whole, makes it one of the greatest. Has anyone heard such a impacting guitar solo that makes you go wow everytime you hear it? I feel as though the song is written like a story, and we as the listeners are open to the introduction, story and ending so cleverly through the songs rhythmic patterns and change of melody. All units that are Led Zeppelin shine in this song. It is evident in the clever chords that Jimmy Page produces, the whistling like tune of Jon Paul Jones' keyboard, John Bonham's drums finish the song off to blow your mind, and Robert's voice is like a growing attraction.
Opinions vary however as a rock lover everyone should value the band who were Led Zeppelin.
Led Zeppelin's fourth album was released in 1971, no title and no name, just the band's logos were placed on the cover. Within that album lay the track, "Stairway to Heaven." The song goes for an incredible eight minutes, where some describe it as the 'eight minute miracle.' Stairway to Heaven, was voted #3 in 2000 by VH1 on their list of the 100 Greatest Rock Songs.It is the most requested song on FM radio stations in the United States, despite never having been released as a single there. In November 2007, through download sales promoting Led Zeppelin's Mothership release, the song hit #37 on the UK Singles Chart.
So is Stairway to Heaven one of the greatest rock songs of all time? Is it true that all rock songs have several characteristics that make it a good rock song? Well Chuck Eddy, author of "Stairway to Hell: The 500 Best Heavy Metal Albums inthe Universe:" suggests that Stairway to Heaven is one of the greatest rock songs of all time because Led Zeppelin have joined the two forms of hardrock and this sort of corny medievalism. It's tremendous. Also proof thatwords don't have to mean anything to be meaningful.
Others suggest that the lyrics enable open interpretation, however, for a true fan like myself, I believe that the song as a whole, makes it one of the greatest. Has anyone heard such a impacting guitar solo that makes you go wow everytime you hear it? I feel as though the song is written like a story, and we as the listeners are open to the introduction, story and ending so cleverly through the songs rhythmic patterns and change of melody. All units that are Led Zeppelin shine in this song. It is evident in the clever chords that Jimmy Page produces, the whistling like tune of Jon Paul Jones' keyboard, John Bonham's drums finish the song off to blow your mind, and Robert's voice is like a growing attraction.
Opinions vary however as a rock lover everyone should value the band who were Led Zeppelin.
Hey! Awesome site. I love Led Zeppelin. You know, if you play Stairway to heaven backwards, somewhere in the song (I think it is the first line, not sure) it says "Here's to my sweet Satan." I have one of their videos on my blog- "Kashmir" The blog is:
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I haven't actually listened to Stairway to Heaven backwards, I am curious to hear if this is true. However knowing myself I probably would get too freaked out about the lyrics reffering to Satan. Will have a look at your blog, I have all of their DVD's but will be great to view Kashmir...
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