Celebration Day

Led Zeppelin

About Celebration Day

"Celebration Day" is a song by English rock band Led Zeppelin, and the third track from their 1970 album Led Zeppelin III. The band's last concert film and album, released on 19 November 2012, took their name from this song.


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1976
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Her face is cracked from smiling  
All the fears that she's been hiding  
And it seems that pretty soon, everybody's gonna know

And her voice is sore from shouting  
Cheering winners who are losing  
And she worries if their days are few  and soon they'll have to go

My, my, my, I'm so happy  
I'm gonna join the band  
We  gonna dance and sing in celebration  
We are in the promised land 

She hears them talk of new ways 
To protect the home she lives in 
Then she wonders what it's all about when they break down the door. 

Her name is brown or white or black 
You know her very well, 
You hear her cries of mercy as the winners toll the bell. 

My my my I'm so happy  
We gonna join the band  
We are gonna dance and sing in celebration  
We're in the promised land. 

Oh, there is a train that leaves the station 
Heading for your destination 
But the price you pay to nowhere has increased a dollar more
Yes, it has! 
And if you walk you're gonna get there 
And though it takes a little longer 
And when you see it in the distance you will wring your hands and moan

Oh yeah, you'll moan
Oh, yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah, you'll moan, you'll moan

You're g-gone, you're g-gone, yeah-yea
You're g-gone
My, my, my, my, my, my, my, my, my, my, my you are gone
You're gone
My, my, my
You're gonna, gonna get there, it's just a little longer
And when you see him in the distance you will wave your hand

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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: JOHN PAUL JONES, JIMMY PAGE, ROBERT PLANT

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Released Date
"Celebration Day" was released on October 31, 1970, as part of Led Zeppelin's third studio album, "Led Zeppelin III."
Songwriters
The song was composed by all four members of Led Zeppelin, namely Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, and John Bonham.
Inspiration Source
Robert Plant, the band's vocalist and lyricist, purportedly wrote "Celebration Day" while he was undergoing a spiritual awakening in Glastonbury, England.
Album Success
"Led Zeppelin III," which includes "Celebration Day," topped the UK and US album charts upon its release.
Song Dedication
"Celebration Day," although not officially confirmed, is often said to be a tribute to the city of New York, as its lyrics reference to traveling and coming across new and exciting experiences.
Live Performances
"Celebration Day" was a recurrent song in Led Zeppelin’s live performances, particularly during their 1971 concert tours.
Cinematic Involvement
This song was featured in the concert film "The Song Remains the Same," released in 1976.
Reunion Performance
The band reunited in 2007 for a tribute concert for Ahmet Ertegun, a music executive who had recently passed away. They performed "Celebration Day," among other hits, and the concert was later released on CD, DVD, and Blu-Ray under the title "Celebration Day."
Title Usage
The title of their reunion film/concert, "Celebration Day," was taken from this song.
Musical Composition
The song is recognized for its complex structure and rapid shifts in tempo and keys. It displays the band's skill in creating intricate and dynamic soundscapes.

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