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''''Dancing Days'''' is a song by [[England|English]] [[Rock music|rock]] band [[Led Zeppelin]]. It appears on their 1973 album, ''[[Houses of the Holy]]'', having been recorded at [[Stargroves]] in 1972. | |||
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[[Recording engineer]] [[Eddie Kramer]] reportedly said that the band members danced in joy on the lawn at Stargroves during playback of this track, such was their satisfaction with the song.<ref>Dave Lewis (1994), ''The Complete Guide to the Music of Led Zeppelin'', Omnibus Press, ISBN 0-7119-3528-9.</ref> | [[Recording engineer]] [[Eddie Kramer]] reportedly said that the band members danced in joy on the lawn at Stargroves during playback of this track, such was their satisfaction with the song.<ref>Dave Lewis (1994), ''The Complete Guide to the Music of Led Zeppelin'', Omnibus Press, ISBN 0-7119-3528-9.</ref> One of the most interesting overdubs on any Led Zeppelin album, [[John Paul Jones (musician)|John Paul Jones]] used the animated sound of a [[Farfisa]] VIP-255 to add interest to the later verses (beginning at 1:38). The chord tones sweep up and down from the correct pitch, but slightly behind the [[beat (music)|beat]], creating a [[rhythmic]] effect, as well as a pitch [[glissando]]. | ||
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.<ref>Dave Lewis (1994), ''The Complete Guide to the Music of Led Zeppelin'', Omnibus Press, ISBN 0-7119-3528-9.</ref> | 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.<ref>Dave Lewis (1994), ''The Complete Guide to the Music of Led Zeppelin'', Omnibus Press, ISBN 0-7119-3528-9.</ref> | ||
Like another track on the album, | Like another track on the album, '[[Over the Hills and Far Away]]' (which it backed on a single), 'Dancing Days' was introduced by the band in concert well ahead of its commercial release. Although a [[Led Zeppelin bootleg recordings|bootleg]] tape purports to prove it was first played at the [[Wembley Empire Pool]] in November 1971, evidence suggests its inclusion on this tape was a hoax. The earliest live documented reference is in Seattle on 19 June 1972 where the song was performed twice: once during the main set and again as an encore;<ref>Dave Lewis (1994), ''The Complete Guide to the Music of Led Zeppelin'', Omnibus Press, ISBN 0-7119-3528-9.</ref> it was then performed frequently during the rest of this [[Led Zeppelin North American Tour 1972|tour]], with a version appearing on the live album, ''[[How the West Was Won (album)|How the West Was Won]]''. With the release of ''Houses of the Holy'', however, 'Dancing Days' was largely dropped from concerts, although an abridged, acoustic version was occasionally performed during the [[Led Zeppelin North American Tour 1977|1977 U.S. tour]].<ref>Dave Lewis (1994), ''The Complete Guide to the Music of Led Zeppelin'', Omnibus Press, ISBN 0-7119-3528-9.</ref> | ||
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**Jimmy Page – electric guitar, producer, remastering, digital remastering | **Jimmy Page – electric guitar, producer, remastering, digital remastering | ||
**Robert Plant – vocals | **Robert Plant – vocals | ||
**John Paul Jones – bass guitar | **John Paul Jones – Farfisa VIP-255, bass guitar | ||
**John Bonham - drums, percussion | **John Bonham - drums, percussion | ||
*Production: | *Production: | ||
Revision as of 06:57, 14 October 2009
| Dancing Days | |
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| Appears on | Houses of the Holy |
| Published by | Superhype Music |
| Registration | ASCAP 340144105 |
| Release date | 24 May 1973 |
| Recorded | May 1972 at Stargroves with the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio. Mixed at Electric Lady, New York. |
| Genre | Hard rock, rock |
| Language | English |
| Length | 3 min 40 sec |
| Composer | Jimmy Page, Robert Plant |
| Label | Atlantic Records |
| Producer | Jimmy Page |
| Engineer | Eddie Kramer |
'Dancing Days' is a song by English rock band Led Zeppelin. It appears on their 1973 album, Houses of the Holy, having been recorded at Stargroves in 1972.
Overview
Recording engineer Eddie Kramer reportedly said that the band members danced in joy on the lawn at Stargroves during playback of this track, such was their satisfaction with the song.[1] One of the most interesting overdubs on any Led Zeppelin album, John Paul Jones used the animated sound of a Farfisa VIP-255 to add interest to the later verses (beginning at 1:38). The chord tones sweep up and down from the correct pitch, but slightly behind the beat, creating a rhythmic effect, as well as a pitch glissando.
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.[2]
Like another track on the album, 'Over the Hills and Far Away' (which it backed on a single), 'Dancing Days' was introduced by the band in concert well ahead of its commercial release. Although a bootleg tape purports to prove it was first played at the Wembley Empire Pool in November 1971, evidence suggests its inclusion on this tape was a hoax. The earliest live documented reference is in Seattle on 19 June 1972 where the song was performed twice: once during the main set and again as an encore;[3] it was then performed frequently during the rest of this tour, with a version appearing on the live album, How the West Was Won. With the release of Houses of the Holy, however, 'Dancing Days' was largely dropped from concerts, although an abridged, acoustic version was occasionally performed during the 1977 U.S. tour.[4]
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Notes
- ↑ Dave Lewis (1994), The Complete Guide to the Music of Led Zeppelin, Omnibus Press, ISBN 0-7119-3528-9.
- ↑ Dave Lewis (1994), The Complete Guide to the Music of Led Zeppelin, Omnibus Press, ISBN 0-7119-3528-9.
- ↑ Dave Lewis (1994), The Complete Guide to the Music of Led Zeppelin, Omnibus Press, ISBN 0-7119-3528-9.
- ↑ Dave Lewis (1994), The Complete Guide to the Music of Led Zeppelin, Omnibus Press, ISBN 0-7119-3528-9.