Immigrant Song
Led Zeppelin
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Ah-ah, ah! Ah-ah, ah! We come from the land of the ice and snow From the midnight sun, where the hot springs flow The hammer of the gods W'ell drive our ships to new lands To fight the horde, and sing and cry Valhalla, I am coming! On we sweep with threshing oar Our only goal will be the western shore Ah-ah, ah! Ah-ah, ah! We come from the land of the ice and snow From the midnight sun where the hot springs flow How soft your fields so green Can whisper tales of gore Of how we calmed the tides of war We are your overlords On we sweep with threshing oar Our only goal will be the western shore So now you'd better stop and rebuild all your ruins For peace and trust can win the day despite of all your losing Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
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Written by: Jimmy Page, Robert Plant
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10 facts about this song
Origin of the Song"Immigrant Song" was written by the members of Led Zeppelin, Jimmy Page, and Robert Plant, during their tour in Iceland in 1970.
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Song InspirationThe song was inspired by the beauty and the isolated scenery of Iceland. The band was fascinated by the country's Viking history and folklore, which influenced the lyrical content of the song.
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Album Appearance"Immigrant Song" is the opening track on Led Zeppelin's third studio album, "Led Zeppelin III," which was released in October 1970.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 16 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 8 on the UK Singles Chart, making it one of Led Zeppelin's most popular songs.
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Popular CultureThe song has been featured in numerous films and TV shows, including "School of Rock," "Shrek the Third," and most notably, "Thor: Ragnarok".
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Song LyricsThe lyrics of "Immigrant Song" reference Norse mythology, with mentions of the hammer of the gods, driving ships to new lands, and Valhalla.
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Music StyleThe song is characterized by a distinctive, decipherable hard rock sound. Its rolling, galloping rhythm has often been compared to a Viking ship at sea.
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Unique VocalRobert Plant's opening, high-pitched, primal howl in the song is considered one of the most memorable moments in rock music history.
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Single Release"Immigrant Song" was one of the few Led Zeppelin songs released as singles, as the band typically preferred releasing entire albums.
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LegacyDespite being over half a century old, the song has remained culturally relevant and has been covered by numerous artists ranging from punk bands to symphony orchestras.
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