Dancing Days

Led Zeppelin

About Dancing Days

"Dancing Days" is a song by English rock band Led Zeppelin. It appears on their 1973 album, Houses of the Holy, and was released as a single in the US. It was recorded at Stargroves, England in 1972. It was inspired by an Indian tune that Jimmy Page and Robert Plant heard while traveling in Bombay. This was the first track from the album to be offered for radio play by Atlantic Records. It was premiered on 24 March 1973 on the BBC Radio One Rosko lunch time show.


Year:
1973
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Dancing days are here again
As the summer evenings grow
I got my flower, I got my power
I got a woman who knows

I said it's alright, You know it's alright
I guess it's all in my heart
You'll be my only, my one and only
Is that the way it should start?
Crazy ways are evident
In the way that you're wearing your clothes
Sippin' booze is precedent
As the evening starts to glow

You know it's alright, I said it's alright
You know it's all in my heart
You'll be my only, my one and only
Is that the way it should start?

You told your mamma I'd get you home
But you didn't say I had no car
I saw a lion he was standing alone
With a tadpole in a jar

You know it's alright, I said it's alright
I guess it's all in my heart, my heart
You'll be my only, my one and only
Is that the way it should start?

So dancing days are here again
As the summer evenings grow
You are my flower, you are my power
You are my woman who knows

I said it's alright, You know it's alright
You know it's all in my heart
You'll be my only, my one and only
Is that the way it should start?

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Led Zeppelin

Led Zeppelin were an English rock band active in the late 1960s and throughout the 1970s. Formed as the New Yardbirds in 1968, the band consisted of guitarist Jimmy Page, singer Robert Plant, bassist/keyboardist John Paul Jones, and drummer John Bonham. They are widely considered to be one of the most successful, innovative and influential rock groups in history. more »

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Written by: Jimmy Page, Robert Plant

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12 facts about this song

Songwriters
"Dancing Days" was composed by Led Zeppelin band members Jimmy Page and Robert Plant.
Release
The song was released in December 1972 on the band's fifth studio album "Houses of the Holy."
Inspiration
The title "Dancing Days" was inspired by an Indian tune that Jimmy Page and Robert Plant heard while traveling in Bombay. This led to the song's distinctive, droning guitar work.
Lyrics
Lyrics of the song are noticeably cryptic and abstract, thought to invoke nostalgia for simpler, more carefree times.
Chart Performance
Though it wasn't released as a single in the UK, "Dancing Days" did see single release in the US in July 1973, where it reached number 53 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Studio Recording
The song was recorded at Stargroves, Mick Jagger's country house, using the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio.
Reception
"Dancing Days" is considered a staple of classic rock radio, and continues to receive significant airplay years after its release.
Cover Versions
Over the years, the song has been covered by several artists including Stone Temple Pilots, who performed the song for a 1995 Led Zeppelin tribute album called "Encomium."
Live Performance
"Dancing Days" was introduced in Led Zeppelin's live set during their Winter 1972/73 tour, before the release of the album.
Symbolism
The phrase "dancing days" is often interpreted as a metaphor for youth and innocence – a time when life is full of excitement and possibilities.
Music Style
The song incorporates Indian music styles, illustrating Led Zeppelin's interest in experimenting with different genres and cultural sounds.
Modern Influence
Despite its age, "Dancing Days" continues to influence many modern rock bands due to its unique sound and lyrical complexity.

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