The Song Remains the Same
Led Zeppelin
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I had a dream Oh, yeah Crazy dream, uh-huh Anything I wanted to know Any place I needed to go Hear my song Yeah, people don't you listen now? Sing along Oh You don't know what you're missing, now Any little song that you know Everything that's small has to grow And it's gonna grow, push push, yeah Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, California sunlight Sweet Calcutta rain Honolulu starbright The song remains the same Ooh, ooh, oh, oh Here we go, here we go All you gotta do, now All you gotta do, now Ooh-ee Sing out Hare-Hare Ooh, dance the Hoochie-Koo City lights are oh so bright, as we go sliding, sliding Sliding, sliding, sliding, sliding, sliding, sliding Oh
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Written by: JAMES PATRICK (JIMMY) PAGE, ROBERT ANTHONY PLANT
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Background"The Song Remains the Same" is a track by English rock band Led Zeppelin. It is the first song from their fifth album, "Houses of the Holy" released in 1973.
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Title ChangeInitially, the song was called "The Overture," but it was later renamed to "The Song Remains the Same."
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Live Performances"The Song Remains the Same" was always performed live at Led Zeppelin concerts in conjunction with the next song on the album, "The Rain Song."
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SoundtrackThe song was also used as the title for Led Zeppelin's concert film and live album, "The Song Remains the Same," both released in 1976.
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Musical CompositionIt's notable for its hard-driving sound rooted in Jimmy Page’s sped-up guitar riffs and Robert Plant's wide vocal range that demonstrates his distinctive style.
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InspirationThe lyrics of the song are said to be based on Robert Plant's fascination with mythology and mysticism. They probe themes of life's journey and evolving human experience.
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Length of RecordingIt runs for 5 minutes and 29 seconds, making it one of the longer songs on the "Houses of the Holy" album.
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Unique FeatureThe song is unique in that it features a switch in tempo and key towards the end, moving from A to C, adding interest and complexity to the song.
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Cover VersionsSeveral other artists have covered "The Song Remains the Same," including the Foo Fighters and Jane's Addiction, demonstrating its enduring popularity and influence.
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LegacyDespite initial mixed reviews, over time, "The Song Remains the Same" has been regarded as one of Led Zeppelin's signature songs representing their distinct sound fusion of hard rock and progressive elements.
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