No Quarter
Led Zeppelin
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Close the door, put out the light No, they won't be home tonight The snow falls hard and don't you know? The winds of Thor are blowing cold They're wearing steel that's bright and true They carry news that must get through, oh They choose the path where no-one goes They hold no quarter They hold no quarter, oh Walking side-by-side with death The devil mocks their every step, ooh The snow drives back the foot that's slow The dogs of doom are howling more They carry news that must get through To build a dream for me and you, oh, oh, oh They choose the path where no one goes They hold no quarter They ask no quarter They hold no quarter They ask no quarter Yeah Without quarter, quarter, yeah (without quarter) Without quarter, quarter, quarter Taking no quarter Oh, oh, oh (hear the dogs of doom) (no, never quarter) I hear the dogs of doom are howling more
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Written by: John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Creation"No Quarter" is a song by English rock band Led Zeppelin from their 1973 album "Houses of the Holy". It was written by John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page, and Robert Plant.
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InstrumentationThe song highlights the talent of Jones on keyboards, with a memorable mellotron introduction and a haunting moog synthesizer in the middle solo. Electric piano and Harpsichord were also used.
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Live Performances"No Quarter" often reached up to 20 minutes when played live, becoming a showcase for improvisation by the band members. It was also considered a centerpiece of their live performances.
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Song MeaningsThe title "No Quarter" is derived from the military practice of showing no mercy to a vanquished opponent and can be interpreted several ways, including the futility of war.
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ReceptionCritics appreciated the song's distinctive, dark quality. It is often regarded as one of Led Zeppelin's finest works.
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RecordingThe song was recorded in 1972 at Island Studios in London. The recording was slowed to bring it to its finished form, giving it a slightly "muddy" and eerie quality, which contribute to the track's dark, ethereal feel.
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AlterationsThe original version does not feature any guitar solo, but in the live versions, Page included extended improvisational guitar solos, making each concert performance unique.
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Album Release"No Quarter" appears on the 1973 Led Zeppelin album "Houses of the Holy". This comprehensive album helped the band to reach new heights, securing the spot of #1 on the charts in the UK and the USA.
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AccoladesIn 2010, "No Quarter" was ranked number 39 on VH1's 100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs.
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Cover VersionsDespite its complex arrangements, "No Quarter" was covered by various artists including Crowbar and Tool. The song's menacing vibe has also influenced many rock and metal bands.
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Other ReleasesThe song was used prominently by Page and Plant for their No Quarter: Jimmy Page and Robert Plant Unleaded project in 1994.
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