Achilles Last Stand
Led Zeppelin
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It was an April morning when they told us we should go As I turn to you, you smiled at me How could we say no? Oh, the fun to have To live the dreams we always had Oh, the songs to sing When we at last return again Slipping off a glancing kiss To those who claim they know Below the streets that steam and hiss The devil's in his hole Oh, to sail away To sandy lands and other days Oh, to touch the dream Hides inside and never seen, yeah Into the sun, the south, the north At last the birds have flown The shackles of commitment fell In pieces on the ground Oh, to ride the wind To tread the air above the din Oh, to laugh aloud Dancing as we fought the crowds, yeah To seek the man whose pointing hand The giant step unfolds With guidance from the curving path That churns up into stone If one bell should ring In celebration for a king So fast the heart should beat As proud the head with heavy feet, yeah Days went by when you and I Bathed in eternal summer's glow As far away and distant Our mutual child did grow Oh the sweet refrain Soothes the soul and calms the pain Oh Albion remains Sleeping now to rise again Wandering and wandering What place to rest the search? The mighty arms of Atlas Hold the heavens from the earth For the mighty arms of Atlas Hold the heavens from the earth From the earth I know the way, know the way, know the way, know the way I know the way, know the way, know the way, know the way Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh oh Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh oh Ah, ah, ah, ah Ah, ah, ah, ah Ah, ah, ah, ah Ah, ah, ah, ah Ah, ah, ah, ah Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh oh Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh oh Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh oh Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh oh For the mighty arms of Atlas Hold the heavens from the earth Ah, ah, ah, ah Ah, ah, ah, ah Ah, ah, ah, ah Ah, ah, ah, ah
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Written by: Robert Anthony Plant, James Patrick Page
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10 facts about this song
Genesis"Achilles Last Stand" was conceived by Led Zeppelin during their stay in Malibu, California. The foundation of the song was established when the band's guitarist, Jimmy Page, experienced a moment of inspiration and began to write what would eventually become the lead track of the "Presence" album.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Achilles Last Stand" were written by Robert Plant, the band's lead vocalist, during his recovery from a serious car accident in the Greek Islands. Many interpretations suggest that the lyrics are about the band's exhaustive touring experiences.
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Notable Instrumentals"Achilles Last Stand" is well-known for its intricate and intense guitar sections, featuring six separate guitar tracks layered on top of each other. This was a novel recording technique implemented by Jimmy Page.
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Length – Epic proportions"Achilles Last Stand," running at a length of 10 minutes and 25 seconds, is considered one of Led Zeppelin's longest studio recordings, showcasing the band's propensity to experiment with song structure and length.
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Its InfluenceBand members, particularly Jimmy Page, consider "Achilles Last Stand" as one of their best works. The song brought a major influence on the progressive rock and heavy metal genre.
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Drumming"Achilles Last Stand" contains what is regarded by many fans and critics as some of John Bonham’s best drumming. His unmistakable heavy foot on the bass drum earned him the nickname ‘Bonzo’.
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Live PerformancesEven though "Achilles Last Stand" is a fan-favorite, it was rarely performed live due to its complexity and length. Its live debut was not until 1977; a year after the song's release.
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Album CoverThe album cover of "Presence," which includes “Achilles Last Stand,” features a black obelisk called 'The Object'. The cover was designed by Hipgnosis who had also designed covers for Pink Floyd, Genesis, and more.
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Studio SessionThe song was recorded in a music studio in Munich, Germany, during a break in one of the band's tours. The entire album was cut in just 18 days.
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Transition PointMusically, “Achilles Last Stand” marked a transition point for Led Zeppelin from their blues-based early work to a more driving rock sound, setting the tone for their final albums.
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