Led Zeppelin – The Song Remains the Same

“The Song Remains the Same” – Song by Led Zeppelin from the album Houses of the Holy, released March 28, 1973.

The lyrics are based on Robert Plant’s belief that music is universal. He told NME in 1973: “Every time I sing that, I just picture the fact that I’ve been round and round the world, and at the root of it all there’s a common denominator for everybody. The common denominator is what makes it good or bad, whether it’s a Led Zeppelin or an Alice Cooper.”

The title was used for a concert film and soundtrack released in 1976. Footage from three 1973 Madison Square Garden shows was mixed with scenes of the band acting out their “fantasies.” The band was not happy with the results.
A live favorite, Led Zeppelin used this to open concerts during their 1977 US tour.

The song was originally an instrumental with the working title “The Overture”. After singer Robert Plant added lyrics, it was temporarily known as “The Campaign” before becoming “The Song Remains the Same”.

Plant’s vocal track was slightly sped up for the album release. Page played overdubs with a Telecaster on this recording, and also a Fender 12-string guitar.

‘The Song Remains the Same’ live at Madison Square Garden in New York City in July 1973, video below:

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