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File this in everyone knows this but me. RE: Led Zeppelin's Rain Song and George Harrison.
Posted on 7/13/22 at 8:46 am
Posted on 7/13/22 at 8:46 am
I just discovered this and I've been a Led Zeppelin fan my entire life:
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What I find interesting about Led Zeppelin writing a ballad is that Jimmy Page still had to use power cords in the song that is supposed to be a ballad giving the song that heavy anticipatory feeling that most Led Zeppelin songs are known for. The song is good poetry too. It's an allegory where Page uses the seasons to represent a new relationship that starts with eros and grows to agape. Oh, and as usual John Paul Jones does a masterful job on the synth providing so much depth to the song.
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...The Beatles’, but their seismic impact on music no doubt left its mark on the blues rockers in other ways. However, in the case of one of their most celebrated songs the sway of the quiet Beatle was rather more direct.
“The problem with you guys is you never do ballads,” Harrison once told John ‘Bonzo’ Bonham. This conversation filtered through to Jimmy Page, who regaled the tale to biographer Brad Tolinski. “I’ll give him a ballad,” Page vowed and set about crafting one of the most epic I’ll-show-you’s in music.
“I wrote ‘Rain Song’, which appears on Houses of the Holy,” Page continued, “In fact, you’ll notice I even quote ‘Something’ in the song’s first two chords.” This nod to Harrison was less of a homage and more of a friendly sarcastic jibe as Page also penned the song under the working title of ‘Slush’.
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What I find interesting about Led Zeppelin writing a ballad is that Jimmy Page still had to use power cords in the song that is supposed to be a ballad giving the song that heavy anticipatory feeling that most Led Zeppelin songs are known for. The song is good poetry too. It's an allegory where Page uses the seasons to represent a new relationship that starts with eros and grows to agape. Oh, and as usual John Paul Jones does a masterful job on the synth providing so much depth to the song.
This post was edited on 7/13/22 at 8:48 am
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Posted on 7/13/22 at 8:54 am to GumboPot
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“I wrote ‘Rain Song’, which appears on Houses of the Holy,” Page continued, “In fact, you’ll notice I even quote ‘Something’ in the song’s first two chords.” This nod to Harrison was less of a homage and more of a friendly sarcastic jibe as Page also penned the song under the working title of ‘Slush’.
damn, thanks for posting. Never noticed that and i love both those songs. I can instantly hear what he is talking about, that is actually really cool
Posted on 7/13/22 at 8:55 am to GumboPot
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It's an allegory where Page uses the seasons to represent a new relationship that starts with eros and grows to agape
Posted on 7/13/22 at 8:56 am to GumboPot
Very cool, never knew this. The Rain Song is my favorite Led Zeppelin song followed by Ten Years Gone.
Posted on 7/13/22 at 8:58 am to GumboPot
And the nod to "Something" is crazy.. of course never heard that in the song until just now. Sad that we don't have brilliant songwriters and music makers like this today.
Posted on 7/13/22 at 9:01 am to upgrayedd
Let me help you out.
Eros:
Analogous to spring in the song. Eros is new love feeling.
Agape (pronounced "a-gah-pay"):
Analogous to winter in the song.
Eros:
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Eros is a concept in ancient Greek philosophy referring to sensual or passionate love, from which the term erotic is derived
Analogous to spring in the song. Eros is new love feeling.
Agape (pronounced "a-gah-pay"):
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deep and profound sacrificial love that transcends and persists regardless of circumstance
Analogous to winter in the song.
Posted on 7/13/22 at 9:11 am to GumboPot
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Let me help you out.
Eros:
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Eros is a concept in ancient Greek philosophy referring to sensual or passionate love, from which the term erotic is derived
Analogous to spring in the song. Eros is new love feeling.
Agape (pronounced "a-gah-pay"):
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deep and profound sacrificial love that transcends and persists regardless of circumstance
Analogous to winter in the song.
Posted on 7/13/22 at 9:15 am to GumboPot
The peak of that song is so impressive
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I've felt the coldness of my winter
I never thought it would ever go
I cursed the gloom that set upon us, upon us, upon us
Posted on 7/13/22 at 9:17 am to GumboPot
Led zeppelin sucks
Sonic anyone?
Sonic anyone?
Posted on 7/13/22 at 9:19 am to GumboPot
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Agape (pronounced "a-gah-pay"): quote: deep and profound sacrificial love that transcends and persists regardless of circumstance
means something totally different on Pron Hub, Baw
Posted on 7/13/22 at 9:21 am to GumboPot
Song is boring
Posted on 7/13/22 at 9:22 am to HeadSlash
I will fricking cut you first. Then enjoy my tots and slush 
Rain Song seems more like an epic than a ballad to get technical. Either way Houses of the Holy is my favorite Zep album. No Quarter seems like an underrated song if Zep even has one.
Rain Song seems more like an epic than a ballad to get technical. Either way Houses of the Holy is my favorite Zep album. No Quarter seems like an underrated song if Zep even has one.
This post was edited on 7/13/22 at 9:23 am
Posted on 7/13/22 at 9:43 am to GumboPot
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What I find interesting about Led Zeppelin writing a ballad is that Jimmy Page still had to use power cords in the song that is supposed to be a ballad giving the song that heavy anticipatory feeling that most Led Zeppelin songs are known for. The song is good poetry too. It's an allegory where Page uses the seasons to represent a new relationship that starts with eros and grows to agape. Oh, and as usual John Paul Jones does a masterful job on the synth providing so much depth to the song.
Do you like Phil Collins? I've been a big Genesis fan ever since the release of their 1980 album, Duke. Before that, I really didn't understand any of their work. Too artsy, too intellectual. It was on Duke where, uh, Phil Collins' presence became more apparent. I think Invisible Touch was the group's undisputed masterpiece. It's an epic meditation on intangibility. At the same time, it deepens and enriches the meaning of the preceding three albums. Christy, take off your robe. Listen to the brilliant ensemble playing of Banks, Collins and Rutherford. You can practically hear every nuance of every instrument. Sabrina, remove your dress. In terms of lyrical craftsmanship, the sheer songwriting, this album hits a new peak of professionalism. Sabrina, why don't you, uh, dance a little. Take the lyrics to Land of Confusion. In this song, Phil Collins addresses the problems of abusive political authority. In Too Deep is the most moving pop song of the 1980s, about monogamy and commitment. The song is extremely uplifting. Their lyrics are as positive and affirmative as, uh, anything I've heard in rock. Christy, get down on your knees so Sabrina can see your a-hole. Phil Collins' solo career seems to be more commercial and therefore more satisfying, in a narrower way. Especially songs like In the Air Tonight and, uh, Against All Odds. Sabrina, don't just stare at it, eat it. But I also think Phil Collins works best within the confines of the group, than as a solo artist, and I stress the word artist. This is Sussudio, a great, great song, a personal favorite.
Posted on 7/13/22 at 9:50 am to GumboPot
Thanks for posting! I did not know any of this. Rain Song is my favorite and George was my favorite Beatle. 
Posted on 7/13/22 at 9:51 am to UKWildcats
Zoso at the Varsity. 
If you drink enough you can pretend you’re at a real Led Zeppelin concert. At least that’s what I told myself in college. They do an excellent job for a cover band. Would recommend them to anyone.
If you drink enough you can pretend you’re at a real Led Zeppelin concert. At least that’s what I told myself in college. They do an excellent job for a cover band. Would recommend them to anyone. This post was edited on 7/13/22 at 9:53 am
Posted on 7/13/22 at 9:53 am to Tomatocantender
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Sabrina, don't just stare at it, eat it.
Love this quote.
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This is Sussudio, a great, great song, a personal favorite.
Hate that song.
Posted on 7/13/22 at 9:55 am to Tomatocantender
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Do you like Phil Collins?
Yes. I'm familiar with Phil Collins, Genesis and all the Genesis members but I have not deeply listened to them like I have Led Zeppelin, Rush, Beatles or Pink Floyd. But it's a good suggestion and I'll dive deeper into Genesis. I like their music.
Posted on 7/13/22 at 9:57 am to Tomatocantender
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Christy, take off your robe.
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Christy, get down on your knees so Sabrina can see your a-hole.
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Sabrina, don't just stare at it, eat it.
I don’t remember these lyrics.
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