01	Immigrant Song						02:25
	02	Friends						03:54
	03	Celebration Day						03:29
	04	Since I've Been Loving You						07:23
	05	Out On The Tiles						04:06
	06	Gallows Pole						04:56
	07	Tangerine						03:10
	08	That's The Way						05:37
	09	Bron-Y-Aur Stomp						04:16
	10	Hats Off To (Roy) Harper						03:42

Led Zeppelin III
Date of Release Oct 5, 1970
Released on October 23, 1970
Recorded between January and August 1970 at Olympic Sound, London and Ardent Studios, Memphis.

On their first two albums, Led Zeppelin unleashed a relentless barrage of heavy blues and rockabilly riffs, but Led Zeppelin III provided the band with the necessary room to grow musically. While there are still a handful of metallic rockers, III is built on a folky, acoustic foundation which gives the music extra depth. And even the rockers aren't as straightforward as before: The galloping "Immigrant Song" is powered by Plant's banshee wail, "Celebration Day" turns blues-rock inside out with a warped slide guitar riff, and "Out on the Tiles" lumbers along with a tricky, multi-part riff. Nevertheless, the heart of the album lies on the second side, when the band delve deeply into English folk. "Gallows Pole" updates a traditional tune with a menacing flair, and "Bron-Y-Aur Stomp" is an infectious acoustic romp, while "That's the Way" and "Tangerine" are shimmering songs with graceful country flourishes. The band haven't left the blues behind, but the twisted bottleneck blues of "Hats Off To (Roy) Harper" actually outstrips the epic "Since I've Been Loving You," which is the only time Zeppelin sound a bit set in their ways. - Stephen Thomas Erlewine

1. Immigrant Song (Page/Plant) - 2:23
2. Friends (Page/Plant) - 3:54
3. Celebration Day (Jones/Page/Plant) - 3:28
4. Since I've Been Loving You (Jones/Page/Plant) - 7:24
5. Out on the Tiles (Bonham/Page/Plant) - 4:05
6. Gallows Pole (Traditional) - 4:56
7. Tangerine (Page) - 2:57
8. That's the Way (Page/Plant) - 5:37
9. Bron-Y-Aur Stomp (Jones/Page/Plant) - 4:16
10. Hats off to (Roy) Harper (Traditional) - 3:42

Jimmy Page - Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar, Guitar (Electric), Producer, Remastering
Robert Plant - Harmonica, Vocals
Terry Manning - Engineer
John Paul Jones - Bass, Keyboards
John Bonham - Drums
Peter Grant - Producer, Executive Producer
Viram Jasani - Tabla
Andy Johns - Engineer, Mixing
Eddie Kramer - Mixing
George Marino - Remastering

1994 CD Atlantic 82678
1994 CS Atlantic 82678
1970 LP Atlantic SD-7201
Atlantic SD 7208
1968 LP Atlantic 8216
1990 6L Atlantic 82144
1995 CD Swan Song 7567-82678-2
LP Atlantic SD-19128
1970 Atlantic 19128
1990 LP Atlantic 19128
CD Atlantic 19128
1990 CD Atlantic 19128
CS Atlantic 19128-4
CD Atlantic 82144-2
CS Atlantic 82144-4
2001 LP Classic Compact Disc 7201



Immigrant Song
Composed By Jimmy Page/Robert Plant
Performed By Led Zeppelin

AMG REVIEW: Kicking off the band's 1970-released third album, "Immigrant Song" is Led Zeppelin at their most powerful and basic, riding an up-tempo groove and a stomping Jimmy Page guitar riff that simply switches between two octaves of the same note. As the song opens, John Bonham's drums double the riff, and Robert Plant's otherworldly howl enters shortly thereafter, singing a piercing, wordless melody that seems to invoke the spirits of the long-dead mariners mentioned in the lyrics. The "immigrants" of the title are actually ancient Viking conquerors (there are references to "the land of the ice and snow," "the hammer of the gods," and Valhalla), and the unearthly quality of Plant's voice helps establish an aura of mystery and pagan myth about the song that makes it as eerie as it is hard-rocking. Plant also projects a certain menace in keeping with the warlike nature of the song's characters, and his softer, slinkier tone on threats like "We are your overlords" contrasts nicely with the shrieking chorus. Although "Immigrant Song" isn't too technically challenging, there are quite a few change-ups from the main riff that keep things from getting repetitive; there's also an unorthodox ending which uses a melody and variation on the main riff not heard previously in the song. While the rest of the band plays well, "Immigrant Song" is really Plant's showcase, and he turns in a stellar performance. - Steve Huey


Since I've Been Loving You
Composed By John Paul Jones/Jimmy Page/Robert Plant
Performed By Led Zeppelin

AMG REVIEW: "Since I've Been Loving You" was Led Zeppelin's epic blues number from its third album, and at the time, unless you were familiar with obscure Moby Grape songs from 1968, seemed to be the band's first successful stab at recording an original blues piece. The song made its live debut in early 1970, four months before it was recorded, and eight months before it came out on Led Zeppelin III. That still places the song's genesis well after the aforementioned Moby Grape song called "Never," from which "Since" borrowed heavily, if not completely. The fact that Zeppelin did not even mention Moby Grape or Bob Mosley in the songwriting credits only gave fuel to the critics who already held them in maligned esteem for previous musical thievery. It was a dumbfounding move on the band's part, and definitely not an isolated incident in its canon (refer to "Black Mountain Side," "Whole Lotta Love," and countless blues standards for additional proof). To the band's credit, it made "Since I've Been Loving You," and most of its borrowings, completely its own, adding power, dynamics, and instrumental energy usually lacking on the originals. The song starts slowly and builds in intensity to a great Jimmy Page solo. The recording is so clear that you can actually hear John Bonham's bass pedal squeaking throughout the entire song! John Paul Jones added ethereal organ and Robert Plant gave an inspired reading of some uninspiring lyrics - he could have at least changed some of the original's rather banal words - making it a real band effort. The song became an increasingly dramatic showcase for the entire group's improvisational skill on the live circuit in subsequent airings, especially with the extended Page guitar work. Versions from the 1973 tour are seen as the song's peak by many fans, and the impromptu soloing during the number at 1977 concerts led to the formation of "Tea for One," a basic rewrite of "Since" that appeared on Presence, but lacked the first's appeal. To prove the staying power of the original concept, Page and Plant revisited the song during their tours in 1995 and 1996, and managed to do it surprising justice after all those years. Demerits for the theft - early Zeppelin was more about novel presentation rather than novel concepts - but "Since I've Been Loving You" is an obvious masterpiece. - Brian Downing


That's the Way
Composed By Jimmy Page/Robert Plant
Performed By Led Zeppelin

AMG REVIEW: Originally titled "The Boy Next Door" (referring to the lyric "my friend the boy next door"), "That's the Way" is one of Led Zeppelin's most beautiful ballads (in the true tradition of the folk ballad) and among the songs they claim composed itself. Jimmy Page riffed fluently while Robert Plant sang along on the spot - the legend says it was as simple as that - as they streamed the song in 1970 during one of their retreats to a country cottage dubbed Bron-y-Aur. The band in fact credits "a small derelict cottage in South Snowdonia" within the liner notes to Led Zeppelin III, on which the cut appears. That version begins with Page strumming an acoustic 12-string; a mandolin and pedal steel are added. There are no audible bass or drums; the acoustic guitar provides the percussion until the last few bars, when a gentle tambourine is added. Plant's vocal is all old-English ballad, but delivered in his best restrained, unique hard rocker's wail. Zeppelin skeptics could conceivably start here. - Denise Sullivan







Альбом "Led Zeppelin III", спродюсированный, как и ранние работы, Джимми Пейджем, вполне можно назвать самым недооцененным в истории группы. Он вышел 5 октября 1970 года в конверте, который сам по себе являлся произведением искусства. Пластинка записывалась среди сельских пейзажей Уэльса в коттедже "Bron-Y-Aur" (название, о многом говорящее фанатам Led Zeppelin, в переводе с валлийского означает "золотая грудь"), и, наверное, поэтому получилась некоторым образом фольклорной и более акустической по сравнению с предыдущими творениями. Тем не менее, альбом достиг 1-го места в чартах и в США, и в Британии. Среди песен особенно хороши и любимы "Since I've Been Loving You", "Immigrant Song" и "Tangerine".

Atlantic 2401 002
Released on October 23, 1970
Recorded between January and August 1970 at Olympic Sound, London
and Ardent Studios, Memphis.
Produced by: Jimmy Page
Executive producer: Peter Grant
Engineers: Andrew Johns, London
Terry Manning, Ardent Studios, Memphis
CD Mastering by: Barry Diament, Atlantic Studios
Jimmy Page Electric guitar, acoustic guitar,
pedal steel guitar, backing vocal
Robert Plant Lead vocal, harmonica
John Bonham Drums, tympani, backing vocal
John Paul Jones Bass, organ, backing vocal

1) Immigrant Song (2:26)
(Page/Plant)
Recorded in 1970 at Headley Grange, Hampshire, with
the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio.
Engineered by Andy Johns.
Mixed at Island Studios wiht Andy Johns.
Originally released on October 5, 1970 on "LED ZEPPELIN III."
Released as a single on 11/5/70; #16 U.S. pop.
2) Friends (3:55)
(Page/Plant)
Recorded in 1970 at Headley Grange, Hampshire, with
the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio.
Engineered by Andy Johns.
Mixed at Island Studios wiht Andy Johns.
Originally released on October 5, 1970 on "LED ZEPPELIN III."
3) Celebration Day (3:29)
(Page/Plant/Jones)
Recorded in 1970 at Headley Grange, Hampshire, with
the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio.
Engineered by Andy Johns.
Mixed at Island Studios with Andy Johns.
Originally released on October 5, 1970 on "LED ZEPPELIN III."
4) Since I've Been Loving You (7:25)
(Page/Plant/Jones)
Recorded in 1970 at Island Studios, London.
Engineered by Andy Johns.
Mixed at Island Studios with Andy Johns.
Originally released on October 5, 1970 on "LED ZEPPELIN III."
5) Out On The Tiles (4:04)
(Page/Plant/Bonham)
6) Gallows Pole (4:58)
(Traditional, arr. by Page/Plant)
Recorded in 1970 at Headley Grange, Hampshire, with
the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio.
Engineered by Andy Johns.
Mixed at Electric Lady, New York, with Eddie Kramer.
Originally released on October 5, 1970 on "LED ZEPPELIN III."
7) Tangerine (3:12)
(Page)
Recorded in 1970 at Island Studios, London.
Engineered by Andy Johns.
Mixed at Island Studios with Andy Johns.
Originally released on October 5, 1970 on "LED ZEPPELIN III."
8) That's The Way (5:38)
(Page)
9) Bron-Y-Aur Stomp (4:20)
(Page/Plant/Jones)
Recorded in 1970 at Headley Grange, Hampshire, with
the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio.
Engineered by Andy Johns.
Mixed at Island Studios with Andy Johns.
Originally released on October 5, 1970 on "LED ZEPPELIN III."
10) Hats Off To (Roy) Harper (3:41)
(Traditional, arr. by Charles Obscure)




Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin III

Release Date: 1970

Member: IM_Weasel 6/12/03

It was 1970, and Led Zeppelin were one of the hottest bands around. Their supercharged blend of blues and rock was sweeping over the world with powerful epics like "Dazed and Confused", "How Many More Times", and the #4 hit "Whole Lotta Love", as well as bluesy rockers like "Heartbreaker" and "I Can't Quit you Baby". Led Zeppelin III was perhaps this bands' defining moment. In the face of mega stardom, where it would have been easy to make a nice career by resting on the magnificent laurels they had shaped in just under two years, the brain trusts of Led Zeppelin, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, retreated to a small cottage named Bron-Y-Aur to craft music for their next album.

What they came out with dramatically different than anything Zeppelin had produced in their short carrer. When this album came out, both fans and critics were stunned with the end product of over half the tracks being acoustic numbers, and nary a retread of their smash hit "Whole Lotta Love" to be seen. For these reasons alone, III is one of the strongest Zeppelin releases, becuase it started the trend of bucking the trends, critics, and expections, and instead doing music that they wanted to do.

Led Zeppelin III starts off with the mini-epic "Immigrant Song". While not even clocking in 2 and a half minutes, this powerful song conjures up images of vikings pillaging towns and leaving only destruction in their wake. Immigrant Song was a rare Zeppelin single, which also contained their only non-album B-side, "Hey Hey What Can I Do", an acoustic song that would have fit in well with the rest of this album, but was left off for whatever reason.

III takes it's first turn into the acoustic relm with "Friends", a mysterious and eerie track highlighted by John Bonham's bongo playing and John Paul Jones' string synth arrangement. Friends ends with a moog synth droning in and out, similar to ELP's "Lucky Man", and segues directly into "Celebration Day", a powerful, rollacking song. While the song is generally upbeat, it still has an air of eeriness to it. This is one of more the underrated tracks in the Zep cannon.

It wouldnt be a Zeppelin album without a blues song, and "Since I've Been Loving You" fills that role to a tee. Unlike previous Zep blues songs, which were covers like "You Shook Me", or heavily barrowed from classic blues songs, like "The Lemon Song", "Since I've Been Loving You" is a genuine Led Zeppelin blues. Plant turns in a stunning vocal performance, and Page's solo is ferocious. JPJ turns in another stunning performance of double duty, playing both the bass and organ.

"Out on the Tiles" starts out the second half of the album, a punchy fun rocker, whose main melody was penned by John Bonham, of all people. Out on the Tiles was rarely performed in its entirety live, but the band would often break into the main riff before tearing into "Black Dog" in later shows.

"Gallows Pole" signals the beginning of the acoustic vibe that would echo throughout the rest of the album. Gallows Pole is a traditional song that dates back hundreds of years, and tells of a man begging the executioner to do anything to "Keep him from the gallows pole". This song, while not a concert regular, was a mainstay of Page and Plant's reunion in 1994.

"Tangerine" was a song penned by Jimmy Page. After a short false start, and then a count in, Page strums the main melody on his acoustic guitar. The song does have a stirring electric guitar solo in the middle, and while it does sound out of place on the mostly acoustic 2nd side of this album, its quite well done.

"That's the Way" is one of the most poignant songs in the Zep catelogue. Page and Jones play guitar and mandolin, respectively, while Page overdubs echos and soundscapes of electric guitar, sounding more like a soulful horn than a guitar. This song was a regular mainstay of the bands' live acoustic set, and rightfully so. While Led Zeppelin were capable of great power and fury, That's the Way shows they are also capable of great beauty and subtley. There isn't enough I can say about this song, it's one of my absolute favorites.

"Bron-Y-Aur Stomp", named after the cottage Page and Plant wrote many of the songs for III at, is a song with the energy of a song like the earlier "Out on the Tiles", but this time in an acoustic setting. This song, another mainstay of Zep's live acoustic set, conjures up feelings of sitting on the backporch on a country summers night, having a roaring singalong.

The album ends with "Hats Off to (Roy) Harper", a quirky song dedicated to the british blues/folk guitarist. Page turns in some tasty slide acoustic work, and why Plant belts out lyrics to the old blues song "Shake 'em on down".

As I mentioned, Led Zeppelin III was a seminal album, not becuase it had any real outstanding songs, but it proved that becuase of their creative and expirimental nature, Led Zeppelin were a force to be reckoned with. Oddly enough, this was also the first Led Zeppelin album I ever owned, an odd choice, but I believe it gave me an appreciation for not only this album, but, music that was a bit off center in general.