Immigrant Song
1970 song by Led Zeppelin / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Immigrant Song" is a song by the English rock band Led Zeppelin. It is built upon a repeating riff and features lyrical references to Norse mythology, with singer Robert Plant's howling vocals mentioning war-making and Valhalla.[6] The song was included on their 1970 album, Led Zeppelin III and released as a single. Several live recordings have also been issued on various Led Zeppelin albums. Other artists have recorded renditions of the song or performed it live.
"Immigrant Song" | ||||
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Single by Led Zeppelin | ||||
from the album Led Zeppelin III | ||||
B-side | "Hey, Hey, What Can I Do" | |||
Released | 5 November 1970 (1970-11-05) | |||
Recorded | May—June 1970 (?); 29 May 1970[1] | |||
Studio | Rolling Stones Mobile Studio, Headley Grange, Hampshire; Olympic Sound Studios, London[1] | |||
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Length | 2:26 | |||
Label | Atlantic | |||
Songwriter(s) | Jimmy Page, Robert Plant | |||
Producer(s) | Jimmy Page | |||
Led Zeppelin US singles chronology | ||||
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Though Led Zeppelin are typically regarded as an album-oriented group, "Immigrant Song" is one of the band's several hit singles.[7] The song's popularity has led to its inclusion in such compilation albums as Led Zeppelin Remasters (1990) and Early Days: The Best of Led Zeppelin, Vol. 1 (1999).[7][8]