Led Zeppelin III
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin III
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Tracklist
| Track | Duration | Listeners | |||
| 1 | Immigrant Song | 2:24 | 306,527 | ||
| 2 | Friends | 3:53 | 112,114 | ||
| 3 | Celebration Day | 3:27 | 131,506 | ||
| 4 | Since I've Been Loving You | 7:21 | 197,011 | ||
| 5 | Out on the Tiles | 4:04 | 88,695 | ||
| 6 | Gallows Pole | 4:55 | 110,277 | ||
| 7 | Tangerine | 3:09 | 139,752 | ||
| 8 | That's the Way | 5:35 | 118,851 | ||
| 9 | Bron-Y-Aur Stomp | 4:15 | 101,463 | ||
| 10 | Hats Off To [Roy] Harper | 3:42 | 2,072 |
About this album
Led Zeppelin III, the third album by English rock band Led Zeppelin. It was recorded between January and July 1970 and was released October 5, 1970 by Atlantic Records.
Led Zeppelin III marked a change in focus for the band from late 1960s hard rock to a more folk rock and acoustic inspired sound. These styles had been present to a lesser degree in the band’s first two releases, but here it was the main style - and one that would remain prominent in the group’s later albums. This change in direction endeared the band to many progressive rock fans who would never have listened to Led Zeppelin’s established blues and rock repertoire. With Led Zeppelin III the group’s songwriting dynamic also changed, from Page’s domination of the first two albums towards a more democratic affair in which all four group members offered up their own compositions and ideas - patterns that would continue in future sessions.
The album contains two songs which became key components of the band’s live concert performances for many years: “Immigrant Song” and “Since I’ve Been Loving You”. The first of these, written by Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, is about the Norse invasions of England and was inspired by the band’s recent live performance in Iceland. “Since I’ve Been Loving You” is a classic, original blues in the key C minor featuring heartfelt interplay by all four group members. It would become a performance staple, especially from 1971 through 1973, replacing Willie Dixon’s “I Can’t Quit You Baby” from the first album as the band’s slow blues showcase.
Led Zeppelin III marked a change in focus for the band from late 1960s hard rock to a more folk rock and acoustic inspired sound. These styles had been present to a lesser degree in the band’s first two releases, but here it was the main style - and one that would remain prominent in the group’s later albums. This change in direction endeared the band to many progressive rock fans who would never have listened to Led Zeppelin’s established blues and rock repertoire. With Led Zeppelin III the group’s songwriting dynamic also changed, from Page’s domination of the first two albums towards a more democratic affair in which all four group members offered up their own compositions and ideas - patterns that would continue in future sessions.
The album contains two songs which became key components of the band’s live concert performances for many years: “Immigrant Song” and “Since I’ve Been Loving You”. The first of these, written by Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, is about the Norse invasions of England and was inspired by the band’s recent live performance in Iceland. “Since I’ve Been Loving You” is a classic, original blues in the key C minor featuring heartfelt interplay by all four group members. It would become a performance staple, especially from 1971 through 1973, replacing Willie Dixon’s “I Can’t Quit You Baby” from the first album as the band’s slow blues showcase.
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buyonce wrote:
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Tired_And_Red wrote:
do you all think "immigrant song" is best? for me "since i've been loving you" is the killer...
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aloverforme wrote:
This is also my favorite album from them! Amaaaaaazing.
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AmenCorner wrote:
@licoricepizza I beg to differ! This album has got awesome songs!
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PaulSellier wrote:
Best Led Zep album imho, a perfect album that flows, listen from beginning to end.
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licoricepizza wrote:
Another top notch Zep album, but have to agree it's a decline from the first track. I know that sounds bad, but it's not because I like the rest also. But "Immigrant Song" is the fucking Hope Diamond.
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Nikouh wrote:
Best non-metal album ever.
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kRe0 wrote:
stupendamente rilassante...
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rights_reserved wrote:
I love how diverse zeppelin is. On Led Zeppelin II, it can all be blues, and they perfect. Then this album comes along, which is mostly acoustic folk, and once again, they perfect it.
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unlovely wrote:
just wonderful.
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moltocontento wrote:
non ho parole
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Shaggylicious wrote:
love this album.
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zunari wrote:
Blues, Folk and Rock, almost quite acoustic. Quite good album
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PorcupineTrees wrote:
out on the tiles at 1:23 - is that someone telling a member of the band to stop whilst recording? but didnt get edited out?
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Shaunography wrote:
Their best, in my opinion. Every song is perfect.
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FOLK
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earth_wind_etc wrote:
ROCK
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brumbs wrote:
hehe I`m among top listeners :D my favourite LZ album
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wormvortex wrote:
Just bought the album, shame immigrant song is first, being the best Zeppelin song IMO having it first means the rest of the songs can't match it.
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British_Viking wrote:
I agree the last two tracks are quite weak.B ron-Y-Aur Stomp is all right, but doesn't match up to the rest. Hats Off to Roy Harper is a pretty bland song IMO, can't get into it. But Immigrant Song is my fave Zeppelin song, despite being the shortest.
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