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''''Houses of the Holy'''' is a song by [[England|English]] [[Rock and roll|rock]] band [[Led Zeppelin]] from their 1975 album ''[[Physical Graffiti]]''. | |||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The track is a mid-tempo rock song, heavy on [[bassline|bass]] and featuring a distinctive [[Jimmy Page]] [[guitar riff]]. In order to create the layered guitar introduction and fade-out, Page used a Delta T digital [[delay unit]].<ref>Dave Lewis (1994), ''The Complete Guide to the Music of Led Zeppelin'', Omnibus Press, ISBN 0-7119-3528-9.</ref> The squeak of [[John Bonham]]'s drum pedal can be heard throughout the song. | The track is a mid-tempo rock song, heavy on [[bassline|bass]] and featuring a distinctive [[Jimmy Page]] [[guitar riff]]. In order to create the layered guitar introduction and fade-out, Page used a Delta T digital [[delay unit]].<ref>Dave Lewis (1994), ''The Complete Guide to the Music of Led Zeppelin'', Omnibus Press, ISBN 0-7119-3528-9.</ref> The squeak of [[John Bonham]]'s drum pedal can be heard throughout the song. | ||
Lyrically, the song is an ode to [[Led Zeppelin concerts]], with the | Lyrically, the song is an ode to [[Led Zeppelin concerts]], with the 'Houses of the Holy' referring to the [[arena]]s and [[auditorium]]s in which the band performed. Despite this, the song was never played live by Led Zeppelin.<ref>Dave Lewis (1994), ''The Complete Guide to the Music of Led Zeppelin'', Omnibus Press, ISBN 0-7119-3528-9.</ref> | ||
Although the name of the song is | Although the name of the song is 'Houses of the Holy,' the track does not appear on the earlier-released album ''[[Houses of the Holy]]''. It was originally set to be the title track of that album but was removed when the band decided it did not fit. The song did not require any further re-mixing for its inclusion on ''Physical Graffiti'', having already been fully mixed by [[audio engineer]] [[Eddie Kramer]] at the [[Electric Lady Studios|Electric Lady]] sessions in June 1972.<ref>Dave Lewis (1994), ''The Complete Guide to the Music of Led Zeppelin'', Omnibus Press, ISBN 0-7119-3528-9.</ref> | ||
== Chart positions == | == Chart positions == | ||
=== Single === | === Single === | ||
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| Italian Singles Chart<ref name= | | Italian Singles Chart<ref name='Italian singles chart'>{{cite web | url = http://www.hitparadeitalia.it/indici/per_interprete/al.htm | title = Top 100 Singles - 1975 | publisher = hitparadeitalia.it | accessdate = 2009-1-19}}</ref> | ||
|align= | |align='center'|27 | ||
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|colspan= | |colspan='2' style='background:lightgreen'|<center>'''Personnel'''</center> | ||
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Revision as of 22:59, 9 April 2010
| Houses of the Holy | |
|---|---|
| Appears on | Physical Graffiti |
| Published by | Flames of Albion Music |
| Registration | ASCAP 380162485 |
| Release date | 24 February 1975 |
| Recorded | May 1972 at Olympic Studios, London. Mixed at Electric Lady, New York. |
| Genre | Hard rock, rock |
| Language | English |
| Length | 4 min 1 sec |
| Composer | Jimmy Page, Robert Plant |
| Label | Swan Song Records |
| Producer | Jimmy Page |
| Engineer | George Chkiantz |
'Houses of the Holy' is a song by English rock band Led Zeppelin from their 1975 album Physical Graffiti.
Overview
The track is a mid-tempo rock song, heavy on bass and featuring a distinctive Jimmy Page guitar riff. In order to create the layered guitar introduction and fade-out, Page used a Delta T digital delay unit.[1] The squeak of John Bonham's drum pedal can be heard throughout the song.
Lyrically, the song is an ode to Led Zeppelin concerts, with the 'Houses of the Holy' referring to the arenas and auditoriums in which the band performed. Despite this, the song was never played live by Led Zeppelin.[2]
Although the name of the song is 'Houses of the Holy,' the track does not appear on the earlier-released album Houses of the Holy. It was originally set to be the title track of that album but was removed when the band decided it did not fit. The song did not require any further re-mixing for its inclusion on Physical Graffiti, having already been fully mixed by audio engineer Eddie Kramer at the Electric Lady sessions in June 1972.[3]
Chart positions
Single
| Chart (1975) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Italian Singles Chart[4] | 27 |
| |
Notes
- ↑ Dave Lewis (1994), The Complete Guide to the Music of Led Zeppelin, Omnibus Press, ISBN 0-7119-3528-9.
- ↑ Dave Lewis (1994), The Complete Guide to the Music of Led Zeppelin, Omnibus Press, ISBN 0-7119-3528-9.
- ↑ Dave Lewis (1994), The Complete Guide to the Music of Led Zeppelin, Omnibus Press, ISBN 0-7119-3528-9.
- ↑ Top 100 Singles - 1975. hitparadeitalia.it. Retrieved on 2009-1-19.