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|name        = Out on the Tiles
|name        = Out on the Tiles
|image      =  
|image      =  
|album      = ''[[Led Zeppelin III]]''
|album      = ''Led Zeppelin III]]''
|published  = Superhype Music
|published  = Superhype Music
|registration = ASCAP 450094470
|registration = ASCAP 450094470
|released    = 5 October 1970
|released    = 5 October 1970
|recorded    = <small>June 1970 at<br />Olympic Studios, London.<br />Mixed at Ardent Studios, Memphis.</small>
|recorded    = <small>June 1970 at<br />Olympic Studios, London.<br />Mixed at Ardent Studios, Memphis.</small>
|genre      = Hard rock, [[Rock music|rock]]
|genre      = Hard rock, Rock music|rock]]
|language    = English
|language    = English
|length      = 4 minutes 4 seconds
|length      = 4 minutes 4 seconds
|composer    = [[Jimmy Page]], [[Robert Plant]], [[John Bonham]]
|composer    = Jimmy Page]], Robert Plant]], John Bonham]]
|label      = [[Atlantic Records]]
|label      = Atlantic Records]]
|producer    = Jimmy Page
|producer    = Jimmy Page
|engineer    = Andy Johns
|engineer    = Andy Johns
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''''Out on the Tiles'''' is a song by [[England|English]] [[rock music|rock]] band [[Led Zeppelin]], from the 1970 album ''[[Led Zeppelin III]]''. The title of the song is derived from the [[United Kingdom|British]] phrase for going out for a night on the town.  
''''Out on the Tiles'''' is a song by England|English]] rock music|rock]] band Led Zeppelin]], from the 1970 album ''Led Zeppelin III]]''. The title of the song is derived from the United Kingdom|British]] phrase for going out for a night on the town.  


==Overview==
==Overview==
The spacey sound mix achieved on the recording of this song was a product of distance miking in the studio by 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=43|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> Just after the 1:23 mark in the track, someone in the [[recording studio]] is heard saying 'stop'. It is widely believed that it was Page who said it, although this has never been confirmed. As the song has unique [[rhythm]] and [[syncopation]], it is assumed that whoever shouted 'stop' was trying to act as a verbal [[Conducting|conductor]]. Before that, at about 0:11 in the song, someone (again possibly Page) says 'all right'.
The spacey sound mix achieved on the recording of this song was a product of distance miking in the studio by 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=43|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> Just after the 1:23 mark in the track, someone in the recording studio]] is heard saying 'stop'. It is widely believed that it was Page who said it, although this has never been confirmed. As the song has unique rhythm]] and syncopation]], it is assumed that whoever shouted 'stop' was trying to act as a verbal Conducting|conductor]]. Before that, at about 0:11 in the song, someone (again possibly Page) says 'all right'.


In [[Japan]] 'Out on the Tiles' was mistakenly placed on the B-side of the '[[Immigrant Song]]' single, rather than '[[Hey Hey What Can I Do]]'. Those copies are now rare collector's items.
In Japan]] 'Out on the Tiles' was mistakenly placed on the B-side of the 'Immigrant Song]]' single, rather than 'Hey Hey What Can I Do]]'. Those copies are now rare collector's items.


==Live performances==
==Live performances==
'Out on the Tiles' was played live in its entirety just a few times at [[Led Zeppelin concerts]], most notably on 4 September 1970 in [[Los Angeles, California|Los Angeles]], as is preserved on the famous [[Led Zeppelin bootleg recordings|bootleg recording]] ''[[Live On Blueberry Hill]]''. However, the beginning of the song was much more often used as an introduction to live performances of '[[Black Dog]]', as heard on the official live release ''[[How the West Was Won (album)|How the West Was Won]]''. It was also used as an introduction to John Bonham's drum solo '[[Over the Top]]' on the band's [[Led Zeppelin North American Tour 1977|1977 North American concert tour]].<ref>{{cite book|last=Lewis|first=Dave|year=2012|title=Led Zeppelin: From a Whisper to a Scream|location=London|publisher=Omnibus Press|pages=43|isbn=978-1-78038-547-1}}</ref>
'Out on the Tiles' was played live in its entirety just a few times at Led Zeppelin concerts]], most notably on 4 September 1970 in Los Angeles, California|Los Angeles]], as is preserved on the famous Led Zeppelin bootleg recordings|bootleg recording]] ''Live On Blueberry Hill]]''. However, the beginning of the song was much more often used as an introduction to live performances of 'Black Dog]]', as heard on the official live release ''How the West Was Won (album)|How the West Was Won]]''. It was also used as an introduction to John Bonham's drum solo 'Over the Top]]' on the band's Led Zeppelin North American Tour 1977|1977 North American concert tour]].<ref>{{cite book|last=Lewis|first=Dave|year=2012|title=Led Zeppelin: From a Whisper to a Scream|location=London|publisher=Omnibus Press|pages=43|isbn=978-1-78038-547-1}}</ref>


Jimmy Page performed 'Out on the Tiles' on his tour with [[the Black Crowes]] in 1999. A version of this song performed by Page and the Black Crowes can be found on the album ''[[Live at the Greek]]''. The song was also featured on the VH1 series [[SuperGroup]], in which it was performed as part of the group's set at the concert in series finale, and [[Jason Bonham]] dedicated it to his late father John.
Jimmy Page performed 'Out on the Tiles' on his tour with the Black Crowes]] in 1999. A version of this song performed by Page and the Black Crowes can be found on the album ''Live at the Greek]]''. The song was also featured on the VH1 series SuperGroup]], in which it was performed as part of the group's set at the concert in series finale, and Jason Bonham]] dedicated it to his late father John.


==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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Out on the Tiles
Appears on Led Zeppelin III]]
Published by Superhype Music
Registration ASCAP 450094470
Release date 5 October 1970
Recorded June 1970 at
Olympic Studios, London.
Mixed at Ardent Studios, Memphis.
Genre Hard rock, Rock music
Language English
Length 4 minutes 4 seconds
Composer Jimmy Page]], Robert Plant]], John Bonham]]
Label Atlantic Records]]
Producer Jimmy Page
Engineer Andy Johns

'Out on the Tiles' is a song by England|English]] rock music|rock]] band Led Zeppelin]], from the 1970 album Led Zeppelin III]]. The title of the song is derived from the United Kingdom|British]] phrase for going out for a night on the town.

Overview

The spacey sound mix achieved on the recording of this song was a product of distance miking in the studio by Page.[1][2] Just after the 1:23 mark in the track, someone in the recording studio]] is heard saying 'stop'. It is widely believed that it was Page who said it, although this has never been confirmed. As the song has unique rhythm]] and syncopation]], it is assumed that whoever shouted 'stop' was trying to act as a verbal Conducting|conductor]]. Before that, at about 0:11 in the song, someone (again possibly Page) says 'all right'.

In Japan]] 'Out on the Tiles' was mistakenly placed on the B-side of the 'Immigrant Song]]' single, rather than 'Hey Hey What Can I Do]]'. Those copies are now rare collector's items.

Live performances

'Out on the Tiles' was played live in its entirety just a few times at Led Zeppelin concerts]], most notably on 4 September 1970 in Los Angeles, California|Los Angeles]], as is preserved on the famous Led Zeppelin bootleg recordings|bootleg recording]] Live On Blueberry Hill]]. However, the beginning of the song was much more often used as an introduction to live performances of 'Black Dog]]', as heard on the official live release How the West Was Won (album)|How the West Was Won]]. It was also used as an introduction to John Bonham's drum solo 'Over the Top]]' on the band's Led Zeppelin North American Tour 1977|1977 North American concert tour]].[3]

Jimmy Page performed 'Out on the Tiles' on his tour with the Black Crowes]] in 1999. A version of this song performed by Page and the Black Crowes can be found on the album Live at the Greek]]. The song was also featured on the VH1 series SuperGroup]], in which it was performed as part of the group's set at the concert in series finale, and Jason Bonham]] dedicated it to his late father John.

Credits

Personnel
  • Musicians:
    • Jimmy Page – electric 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, 43. 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, 43. ISBN 978-1-78038-547-1. 
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