TAPE 14TAPE 14

EARLY METALEARLY METAL

ART ROCKART ROCK

Stairway To Heaven – Stairway To Heaven – Led Zeppelin Led Zeppelin 19711971

from the albumfrom the album

(Led Zeppelin IV)(Led Zeppelin IV)

biggest-selling biggest-selling single piece of single piece of sheet musicsheet music clocking up an clocking up an average of average of 15,000 copies 15,000 copies yearly.yearly.

Stairway TriviaStairway Trivia

It also continues to top radio lists of It also continues to top radio lists of the greatest rock songs the greatest rock songs

During live performances of their During live performances of their song song TributeTribute, , Tenacious DTenacious D often often plays the song with bits and pieces of plays the song with bits and pieces of guitar riffs and chord progressions guitar riffs and chord progressions from Stairway to Heaven. Also, they from Stairway to Heaven. Also, they often sing the last few words of the often sing the last few words of the song similarly to how the end of song similarly to how the end of Stairway to Heaven is sung. Stairway to Heaven is sung.

More Stairway TriviaMore Stairway Trivia Critics of Critics of rock and rollrock and roll songs (and of Led Zeppelin in songs (and of Led Zeppelin in

particular) have allegedparticular) have alleged[13][13] that a that a backward messagebackward message is recorded into "Stairway to Heaven." The message, is recorded into "Stairway to Heaven." The message, which allegedly occurs during the middle section of the which allegedly occurs during the middle section of the song ("If there's a bustle in your hedgerow, don't be song ("If there's a bustle in your hedgerow, don't be alarmed now..."), is purported to contain alarmed now..."), is purported to contain SatanicSatanic references:references:

““Oh here's to my sweet Satan.Oh here's to my sweet Satan.The one whose little path would make me sad, The one whose little path would make me sad, whose power is Satan.whose power is Satan.He will give those with him 666.He will give those with him 666.There was a little tool shed where he made us There was a little tool shed where he made us suffer, sad Satan.”suffer, sad Satan.”

– – Most popular version of the lyrics to Stairway to Most popular version of the lyrics to Stairway to Heaven played backwardsHeaven played backwards

In A Gadda-Da Vida – In A Gadda-Da Vida – Iron Iron ButterflyButterfly Title track from the album Title track from the album

19681968 A commonly repeated story A commonly repeated story

says that the song's title says that the song's title was originally "In the was originally "In the Garden of Eden" or "In the Garden of Eden" or "In the Garden of Venus" but in the Garden of Venus" but in the course of rehearsing and course of rehearsing and recording singer recording singer Doug IngleDoug Ingle slurred the words into the slurred the words into the nonsense phrasenonsense phrase of the title of the title while under the influence of while under the influence of LSDLSD. However, the liner . However, the liner notes on 'the best of' CD notes on 'the best of' CD compilation state that compilation state that drummer drummer Ron BushyRon Bushy was was listening to the track listening to the track through headphones, and through headphones, and couldn't hear correctly; he couldn't hear correctly; he simply distorted what Doug simply distorted what Doug Ingle answered when Ron Ingle answered when Ron asked him for the title of the asked him for the title of the song (which was originally song (which was originally In-The-Garden-Of-Venus). In-The-Garden-Of-Venus).

In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida TriviaIn-A-Gadda-Da-Vida Trivia

The song features a memorable The song features a memorable guitarguitar and and bassbass riffriff which functions as an which functions as an ostinatoostinato repeated for repeated for almost the entire length of the song. almost the entire length of the song.

The song is significant in rock history because, The song is significant in rock history because, together with together with Blue CheerBlue Cheer and and SteppenwolfSteppenwolf, it , it marks the point when marks the point when psychedelic musicpsychedelic music produced produced heavy metalheavy metal. Later 1970s heavy metal . Later 1970s heavy metal and and progressive rockprogressive rock acts like acts like Deep PurpleDeep Purple and and Led ZeppelinLed Zeppelin owe much of their sound, and owe much of their sound, and even more of their live acts, to this recording. In even more of their live acts, to this recording. In 1987, 1987, thrash metalthrash metal band band SlayerSlayer, covered this , covered this song on the soundtrack of song on the soundtrack of Less Than ZeroLess Than Zero. .

In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida bass riffIn-A-Gadda-Da-Vida bass riff

The song features a memorable The song features a memorable guitar and bass riff which functions guitar and bass riff which functions as an ostinato repeated for almost as an ostinato repeated for almost the entire length of the song. the entire length of the song.

Perfect Perfect StrangersStrangers Deep Deep

PurplePurple(1984)(1984)

title track of the title track of the albumalbum

band formed in band formed in London 1968. London 1968.

considered one considered one of the pioneers of the pioneers of heavy metal of heavy metal and hard rock and hard rock (with Zeppelin & (with Zeppelin & Black Sabbath)Black Sabbath)

band members band members always refused always refused to label to label themselves as themselves as heavy metal.heavy metal.

Grand Funk Railroad Grand Funk Railroad (1972)(1972)

Rock & Roll Soul Rock & Roll Soul #6 album #6 album PhoenixPhoenixpower trio bandpower trio band Panned by Panned by

critics, but highly critics, but highly popular in the popular in the 70s.70s.

sold over 25 mill. sold over 25 mill. records and records and selling out arenas selling out arenas worldwideworldwide

Often cited as Often cited as "the loudest rock "the loudest rock and roll band in and roll band in the world."the world."

We’re An American We’re An American Band(1973)Band(1973)

Grand Funk Grand Funk Railroad Railroad #1 hit single#1 hit single

The current The current Grand Funk Grand Funk Railroad Railroad lineup uses lineup uses the nickname the nickname "The "The American American Band", from Band", from their hit songtheir hit song

Walk Like A Man(1973) Walk Like A Man(1973) #19 hit single on #19 hit single on

the the We’re An We’re An American BandAmerican Band albumalbum

The Loco-The Loco-Motion(1974)Motion(1974)

Grand Funk Railroad Grand Funk Railroad #1 single Hit #1 single Hit

fromfrom the the album album Shinin’ OnShinin’ On

Re-make of the Re-make of the Little Eva hit Little Eva hit from the early from the early 60s.60s.

(Don’t)Fear the Reaper(Don’t)Fear the Reaper (1976)(1976)Blue Blue ÖÖyster Cultyster Cult

album album Agents of Agents of FortuneFortune

BÖC became the BÖC became the center of a center of a controversy controversy surrounding the surrounding the supposed pro-supposed pro-suicide lyrics of the suicide lyrics of the song, but is actually song, but is actually a love ballad a love ballad concerning love that concerning love that lasts beyond death.lasts beyond death.

- #12 hit- #12 hit

- Among 1st bands - Among 1st bands to use laser light to use laser light showsshows

Death Valley Death Valley Nights(1977)Nights(1977) Blue Blue ÖÖyster Cultyster Cult

From From SpectresSpectres albumalbum

Although BÖC is Although BÖC is usually referred to usually referred to as a metal band, as a metal band, much of their best much of their best known work fell known work fell into the "hard into the "hard rock" or rock ballad rock" or rock ballad category category

Hot & Nasty(1972) – Hot & Nasty(1972) – Humble Humble PiePie

Lead Track on Lead Track on Smokin’Smokin’ album album

English rock English rock music band, best music band, best known for their known for their hard-rocking hard-rocking recordings and recordings and concert concert performances.performances.

You’re So Good For Me(1972) You’re So Good For Me(1972) - - Humble PieHumble Pie

from from Smokin’Smokin’ albumalbum

Steve Marriott - Steve Marriott - Vocals, Guitars, Vocals, Guitars, KeyboardsKeyboards

Peter Frampton - Peter Frampton - Guitars, VocalsGuitars, Vocals

Greg Ridley - Bass, Greg Ridley - Bass, VocalsVocals

Jerry Shirley - Jerry Shirley - DrumsDrums

Speak to Me(1973) Speak to Me(1973) Pink FloydPink Floyd

11stst track on on track on on album, album, The The Dark Side of the Dark Side of the MoonMoon,, on which on which it forms an it forms an overture. overture.

British British progressive progressive rock rock

Also called Art Also called Art RockRock

Breathe(1973)Breathe(1973)Pink FloydPink Floyd

second track second track from the album from the album The Dark Side of The Dark Side of the Moonthe Moon

slow-paced slow-paced rich in texture, rich in texture, multitrack slide multitrack slide

guitar and lead guitar and lead vocals in gentle, vocals in gentle, warm timbres.warm timbres.

On The On The Run(1973)Run(1973)Pink FloydPink Floyd

Dark Side of Dark Side of the Moonthe Moon track track 33

an an instrumental instrumental that deals with that deals with the pressures the pressures of travel of travel

synthesizer-synthesizer-led piece.led piece.

Time(1973)Time(1973) Pink FloydPink Floyd

Gilmour's guitar Gilmour's guitar solo after verse 1 is solo after verse 1 is often considered to often considered to be one of his best be one of his best and of all time. and of all time.

noted for a long noted for a long introductory introductory passage of clocks passage of clocks chiming and alarms chiming and alarms ringing, recorded as ringing, recorded as a stereo test by a stereo test by Alan Parsons, not Alan Parsons, not specifically for the specifically for the album.album.

Dark Side track Dark Side track 44

The Great Gig in The Sky The Great Gig in The Sky (1973)(1973)

Pink Floyd Pink Floyd the fifth track the fifth track

from album, from album, The The Dark Side of the Dark Side of the MoonMoon. .

features soaring features soaring voice voice instrumental instrumental musicmusic

The song was The song was called "The called "The Religion Song" Religion Song" during recordingduring recording

Money(1973)Money(1973)Pink FloydPink Floyd

track 6 on track 6 on The Dark Side The Dark Side of the Moonof the Moon. .

the only song the only song on the album on the album to hit the top to hit the top 20 in the US 20 in the US

"Money" is "Money" is notable for notable for being mainly being mainly in a 7 beat in a 7 beat time time

Us & ThemUs & Them (1973) (1973)

Dark Side of the Dark Side of the MoonMoon

quiet in tone quiet in tone and dynamics. and dynamics.

two sax solos: two sax solos: one at the one at the beginning and beginning and another near another near the end. the end.

The verses The verses have a unique have a unique almost jazzy almost jazzy chord chord sequence.sequence.

In the middle, In the middle, there is a break there is a break during which during which several several characters characters speakspeak

The song is a The song is a description of description of the battle the battle between citizens between citizens desires and their desires and their government; government;

the battle the battle between, "us between, "us and them.and them.

Any Colour You Like – Any Colour You Like – Pink FloydPink Floydno lyrics, no lyrics,

(instrumental) (instrumental) synthesized tunesynthesized tune

advanced effects advanced effects for the time:for the time:

Synthesizer fed Synthesizer fed through a tape through a tape loop to create loop to create the keyboard the keyboard solo. solo.

Use of 2 guitars Use of 2 guitars with UniVibe with UniVibe guitar effectguitar effect

The title was a The title was a reference to reference to Henry Ford's Henry Ford's description of description of the Model T: the Model T: "You can have it "You can have it any color you any color you like, as long as like, as long as it's black."it's black."