Tangerine
Led Zeppelin
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Measuring a summer's day, I only finds it slips away to grey The hours, they bring me pain Tangerine, Tangerine, living reflection from a dream I was her love, she was my queen, and now a thousand years between Thinking how it used to be Does she still remember times like these? To think of us again? And I do Tangerine, Tangerine, living reflection from a dream I was her love, she was my queen, and now a thousand years between
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Written by: JAMES PATRICK PAGE
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13 facts about this song
Album Release"Tangerine" featured on the iconic Led Zeppelin III album, which was released on October 5, 1970.
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Song-writing CreditsThe track is written by the band's lead guitarist, Jimmy Page, who is known for his innovative guitar work.
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Original Composition"Tangerine" was originally composed by Jimmy Page for his previous band, The Yardbirds, under the title "Knowing That I'm Losing You."
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Utilization of Pedal Steel GuitarThe instrumental section of "Tangerine" includes the sound of the pedal steel guitar, played by Jimmy Page, which contributes to much of the song's distinctive, country-like quality.
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Unusual Song StructureUnlike many other songs by the band, "Tangerine" does not include a distinctive chorus part, only verses and a guitar solo.
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Track LengthIt's not one of the band's lengthy numbers, with a running time of only 3 minutes and 11 seconds.
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Single ReleaseDespite its popularity, "Tangerine" was never released as a single.
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Live Performances"Tangerine" was performed frequently during the acoustic sets of Led Zeppelin's concerts during the 1971–1972 tours.
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Unofficial MeaningWhile the exact meaning of the song is elusive as Page is known for being fairly abstract with his lyrics, it’s widely interpreted that the song is about lost love. It reportedly relates to an old girlfriend of Page's.
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Band's Evolving SoundThe folksy, acoustic vibe of "Tangerine" represents a departure from the heavier, bluesier sound of the previous two Led Zeppelin albums, demonstrating the band's versatility and willingness to experiment with different musical styles.
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InfluenceThis song is often said to have been a major influence on the British band Oasis, who have cited Led Zeppelin as among their key inspirations.
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Cover VersionsSeveral bands and artists have covered "Tangerine" over the years, including Big Head Todd and the Monsters, The Young Gods, and Sandra Bernhard.
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Cultural ReferencesThe song is also famous for being used in the soundtrack of the skateboarding documentary "Dogtown and Z-Boys", which was released in 2001.
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