The Song Remains the Same

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About The Song Remains the Same

"The Song Remains the Same" is a song by the English rock group Led Zeppelin. It is the opening track from their 1973 album, Houses of the Holy.


Year:
2012
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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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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: JAMES PATRICK (JIMMY) PAGE, ROBERT ANTHONY PLANT

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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.
Title Change
Initially, the song was called "The Overture," but it was later renamed to "The Song Remains the Same."
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."
Soundtrack
The 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.
Musical Composition
It'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.
Inspiration
The 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.
Length of Recording
It runs for 5 minutes and 29 seconds, making it one of the longer songs on the "Houses of the Holy" album.
Unique Feature
The 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.
Cover Versions
Several other artists have covered "The Song Remains the Same," including the Foo Fighters and Jane's Addiction, demonstrating its enduring popularity and influence.
Legacy
Despite 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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