Kashmir
Jimmy Page
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Whoa let the sun beat down upon my face Stars to fill my dream I am a traveller of both time and space To be where I have been Sit with elders of a gentle race This world has seldom seen Talk of days for which they sit and wait All will be revealed Talk an' song from tongues of lilting grace Sounds caressed my ears And not a word I heard could I relate The story was quite clear Whoah-ohh-oh Whoah-ohh-oh-oh Ooh, oh, baby I been blind No-yeah, ah mama, there ain't no denying Oh, oooh yes, I've been blind Ma-ma-ma, ain't no denying, no denying, yeah Oh! All I see turns to brown As the sun burns the ground And my eye fill with sand As I scan this wasted land Tryin'a find, tryin'a find Where I been - ooh-ooh-ooh Oh pilot of the storm who leaves no trace Like thoughts inside a dream You've the map that led me to that place Yellow desert screen My Shangri-la beneath the summer moon I will return again As the dust that blows high in June When moving through Kashmir Oh father of the four winds fill my sails 'Cross the sea of years With no provision but an open face Along the straits of fear Whoa-oh, whoa-oh, whoa-oh, oh, oh Oh! When I'm on, when I'm on my way, yeah! When I see, when I see the way you stay yeah! Ooh yeah-yeah, ooh yeah-yeah. When I'm down, yes Ooh yeah-yeah, ooh yeah-yeah. When I'm down, so down Ooh my baby, ooh my baby let me take you there Oh, come on, come on, oh let me take you there Let me take you there Ooh yeah yeah, ooh yeah yeah ... (fades out)
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14 facts about this song
Song Creation"Kashmir" is one of Led Zeppelin's most renowned songs, composed by the band's guitarist, Jimmy Page, and vocalist Robert Plant.
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Track LengthThe track, lasting more than eight minutes, is one of the longest studio recordings released by Led Zeppelin.
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Album AppearanceIt first came to light in 1975 on the album "Physical Graffiti," the band's sixth studio album.
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Composition LocationThe song's composition occurred while Jimmy Page and Robert Plant were driving through the Sahara desert.
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Signature Sound"Kashmir" is famous for its distinct, driving rhythm and exotic, symphonic sound, mainly created by Jimmy Page's guitar.
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Recording TechniqueThe song incorporated a technique known as "guitar orchestration," a setup where Jimmy Page used various guitar tracks to create a layered, orchestral effect.
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Misleading TitleDespite the title, the song isn't about the region of Kashmir. Instead, it's about the band's experiences of traveling far and wide.
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Live Performances"Kashmir" is often considered one of Led Zeppelin's most successful live songs, creating a grand and enchanting experience at concerts.
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Song InspirationThe orchestral arrangements were inspired by Jimmy Page's interest in world music and Arabic music scales.
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Cultural ImpactThe tune has been covered by numerous bands and utilized in multiple movies, commercials, and television programs, confirming its enduring popularity and influence.
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Other Artists' InfluenceIt influenced many other artists, including musicians like Eddie Van Halen, who deemed it his favorite Led Zeppelin piece.
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Awards"Kashmir" was ranked number 140 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
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Alternate VersionsIn 1994, Page and Plant re-recorded the song with a Moroccan ensemble and an Indian orchestra for their Unledded MTV project.
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Song ReceptionDespite its popularity, "Kashmir" never got released as a single but was critically acclaimed and became a cornerstone of rock music.
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