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What year did Zeppelin put out Stairway to Heaven?
Hi Kathie,
'Stairway to Heaven' was released on the band's 4th Album in 1971. It was first performed in front of a live audience on March 5, 1971 at Belfast Ulster Hall.
Although it was never released as a single, it still became, and still is the world's most requested song on radio from any music genre (rock or otherwise).
The simple innocence & mystery of the lyrics - melding into intensely powerful ending, 'Stairway To Heaven' has both represented and overshadowed Led Zeppelin's incredible variety of musical moments.
Besides the performance itself, the greatest impact to the listener during 'Stairway To Heaven' is that ethereal feeling of awe & wonder; especially when hearing it for the first time (all the while trying to comprehend that this is the same band who wrote 'Dazed & Confused' & 'Traveling Riverside Blues' - respectively).
There may be stronger performances in the Zeppelin catalog of music, but if it must be 'Stairway To Heaven' that strikes that chord in people to listen to all things Zeppelin, than the song's impact is as relevant today as any force on Earth.
Hope this helped!
Chris.
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Chris M. Zangara
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I`m not only a Zeppelin fanatic, but I have been collecting Zeppelin - including Jimmy Page and Robert Plant solo music & information - for over 27 years. I am truly a lover of Page/Plant music in & out of Zeppelin simply because of the honesty & integrity of it all. - I have been studying them for as long as I have been listening to Rock/Blues Music. Their interpretation of the blues is unlike any other. I look forward to any question and will answer the very best I can - as above all - I am just a fan like you! (Please understand my interest is in the music and people of REAL life; NOT in rumor or fantasy).
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Lover of blues roots and rock music from early 1900's to today. Musician for 30 years, mostly study of guitar and recording engineering.
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http://ledzeppelinconcertticket.net/zeppelin_concert_club_west.html (click the PINK ticket). Other miscellaneous articles from allexperts given to help anyone who asks. I love to share.
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Sound mixing and engineering certification and self training.
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