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''''Tangerine'''' is a song composed by [[Jimmy Page]] and performed by [[England|English]] [[rock music|rock]] band [[Led Zeppelin]]. It was released on their 1970 album ''[[Led Zeppelin III]]''.
''''Tangerine'''' is a song composed by Jimmy Page]] and performed by England|English]] rock music|rock]] band Led Zeppelin]]. It was released on their 1970 album ''Led Zeppelin III]]''.


==Overview==
==Overview==
The track has an acoustic country flavour courtesy of the pedal-[[steel guitar]] playing of Page.<ref>{{cite book|last=Lewis|first=Dave|year=2012|title=Led Zeppelin: From a Whisper to a Scream|location=London|publisher=Omnibus Press|pages=44|isbn=978-1-78038-547-1}}</ref><ref>Steven Rosen, [http://www.modernguitars.com/archives/003340.html 1977 Jimmy Page Interview], ''Modern Guitars'', 25 May 2007 (originally published in the July 1977, issue of ''[[Guitar Player]]'' magazine).</ref> The song begins with a false start, after which Page pauses to set the right [[tempo]]. Throughout its duration, the song continually changes tempo a few bars at a time whilst the lyrics fondly recall love and contentedness. This was the second-to-last Led Zeppelin song Page wrote without any input from [[Robert Plant]]. ([[Bron-Yr-Aur (song)|Bron-Yr-Aur]] from ''[[Physical Graffiti]]'' was the last).
The track has an acoustic country flavour courtesy of the pedal-steel guitar]] playing of Page.<ref>{{cite book|last=Lewis|first=Dave|year=2012|title=Led Zeppelin: From a Whisper to a Scream|location=London|publisher=Omnibus Press|pages=44|isbn=978-1-78038-547-1}}</ref><ref>Steven Rosen, [http://www.modernguitars.com/archives/003340.html 1977 Jimmy Page Interview], ''Modern Guitars'', 25 May 2007 (originally published in the July 1977, issue of ''Guitar Player]]'' magazine).</ref> The song begins with a false start, after which Page pauses to set the right tempo]]. Throughout its duration, the song continually changes tempo a few bars at a time whilst the lyrics fondly recall love and contentedness. This was the second-to-last Led Zeppelin song Page wrote without any input from Robert Plant]]. (Bron-Yr-Aur (song)|Bron-Yr-Aur]] from ''Physical Graffiti]]'' was the last).


The song uses a simple double track vocal pattern to create a recognisable lilting feel. The song uses a standard Am G D C progression for the verses before moving on to G C D progression for the chorus. This was the second Led Zeppelin song to be named after a fruit, the first being '[[The Lemon Song]]'. 'Tangerine' appears in the motion picture ''[[Almost Famous]]'', and can be heard during the final scene of the film.
The song uses a simple double track vocal pattern to create a recognisable lilting feel. The song uses a standard Am G D C progression for the verses before moving on to G C D progression for the chorus. This was the second Led Zeppelin song to be named after a fruit, the first being 'The Lemon Song]]'. 'Tangerine' appears in the motion picture ''Almost Famous]]'', and can be heard during the final scene of the film.


==Live performances==
==Live performances==
'Tangerine' was often played live at [[Led Zeppelin concerts]] as part of the band's acoustic set from 1971 through 1972, and was revived for the [[Earl's Court 1975|Earls Court shows]] of 1975.<ref>{{cite book|last=Lewis|first=Dave|year=2012|title=Led Zeppelin: From a Whisper to a Scream|location=London|publisher=Omnibus Press|pages=38|isbn=978-1-78038-547-1}}</ref> At these latter performances, Page played the song on his [[Gibson EDS-1275]] [[double-neck guitar]]. During the 1975 concert at the Earls Court, Plant said that 'Tangerine' is 'a song of love in its most...innocent stages'.<ref>''Led Zeppelin DVD''(2003).</ref>
'Tangerine' was often played live at Led Zeppelin concerts]] as part of the band's acoustic set from 1971 through 1972, and was revived for the Earl's Court 1975|Earls Court shows]] of 1975.<ref>{{cite book|last=Lewis|first=Dave|year=2012|title=Led Zeppelin: From a Whisper to a Scream|location=London|publisher=Omnibus Press|pages=38|isbn=978-1-78038-547-1}}</ref> At these latter performances, Page played the song on his Gibson EDS-1275]] double-neck guitar]]. During the 1975 concert at the Earls Court, Plant said that 'Tangerine' is 'a song of love in its most...innocent stages'.<ref>''Led Zeppelin DVD''(2003).</ref>


==Credits==
==Credits==
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**John Bonham - drums, percussion
**John Bonham - drums, percussion
*Production:
*Production:
**[[Peter Grant]] – executive producer
**Peter Grant]] – executive producer
**Andy Johns - engineer, mixing
**Andy Johns - engineer, mixing
**Joe Sidore - original CD mastering engineer (mid-1980s)  
**Joe Sidore - original CD mastering engineer (mid-1980s)  

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Tangerine
Appears on Led Zeppelin III]]
Published by Superhype Music
Registration ASCAP 500230208
Release date 5 October 1970
Recorded July 1970 at
Island Studios, London.
Mixed at Ardent Studios, Memphis.
Genre Folk rock
Language English
Length 3 minutes 12 seconds
Composer Jimmy Page]]
Label Atlantic Records]]
Producer Jimmy Page
Engineer Andy Johns

'Tangerine' is a song composed by Jimmy Page]] and performed by England|English]] rock music|rock]] band Led Zeppelin]]. It was released on their 1970 album Led Zeppelin III]].

Overview

The track has an acoustic country flavour courtesy of the pedal-steel guitar]] playing of Page.[1][2] The song begins with a false start, after which Page pauses to set the right tempo]]. Throughout its duration, the song continually changes tempo a few bars at a time whilst the lyrics fondly recall love and contentedness. This was the second-to-last Led Zeppelin song Page wrote without any input from Robert Plant]]. (Bron-Yr-Aur (song)|Bron-Yr-Aur]] from Physical Graffiti]] was the last).

The song uses a simple double track vocal pattern to create a recognisable lilting feel. The song uses a standard Am G D C progression for the verses before moving on to G C D progression for the chorus. This was the second Led Zeppelin song to be named after a fruit, the first being 'The Lemon Song]]'. 'Tangerine' appears in the motion picture Almost Famous]], and can be heard during the final scene of the film.

Live performances

'Tangerine' was often played live at Led Zeppelin concerts]] as part of the band's acoustic set from 1971 through 1972, and was revived for the Earl's Court 1975|Earls Court shows]] of 1975.[3] At these latter performances, Page played the song on his Gibson EDS-1275]] double-neck guitar]]. During the 1975 concert at the Earls Court, Plant said that 'Tangerine' is 'a song of love in its most...innocent stages'.[4]

Credits

Personnel
  • Musicians:
    • Jimmy Page – acoustic guitar, pedal steel guitar, producer, remastering, digital remastering
    • Robert Plant – vocals
    • John Paul Jones – bass guitar
    • John Bonham - drums, percussion
  • Production:
    • Peter Grant]] – executive producer
    • Andy Johns - engineer, mixing
    • Joe Sidore - original CD mastering engineer (mid-1980s)
    • George Marino - remastered CD engineer (1990)

References

  1. ↑ Lewis, Dave (2012). Led Zeppelin: From a Whisper to a Scream. London: Omnibus Press, 44. ISBN 978-1-78038-547-1. 
  2. ↑ Steven Rosen, 1977 Jimmy Page Interview, Modern Guitars, 25 May 2007 (originally published in the July 1977, issue of Guitar Player]] magazine).
  3. ↑ Lewis, Dave (2012). Led Zeppelin: From a Whisper to a Scream. London: Omnibus Press, 38. ISBN 978-1-78038-547-1. 
  4. ↑ Led Zeppelin DVD(2003).
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