Page formed what would become known as one of the greatest rock bands in history after The Yardbirds broke up in 1968 following an alleged downhill spiral triggered by Eric Clapton’s leave three years before (via History). It all started with Jimmy Page in 1968 when he formed Led Zeppelin after performing in the famed group The Yardbirds for two years (via Rolling Stone). But one band that we will discuss here changed rock history forever, further breaking down the walls of psychedelic music that The Beatles first breached. This powerhouse of culture is also defined by its musical royalty, with the likes of The Beatles, Black Sabbath, and Queen among the ranks. Rich in history, the true monarchy of England is not the only royalty immortalized by decades of achievement. It’s a song of love at its most innocent stages.” I just remember, before I left, I asked Roland’s girlfriend, why he loved this Zep song so much? She looked back glass eyed and smiled, “ It always reminds him…nothings perfect…not even his favorite Tangerine song.” And sometimes, I’ll still drink to that…moment doused in Tangerine.The United Kingdom is hurting right now after the loss of its beloved queen who reigned for seven decades. Robert Plant would introduce “Tangerine” in concert by saying, “ This song is for our families and friends and people we’ve been close to. But sometimes, I feel like that eighteen year old recluse at that same party toasting, listening and still reliving moments captured within the soundtrack beauty of “Tangerine.” I wanted to find my own Zep song one that I could toast to at my own party. I just remember how “Tangerine” sounded while watching these die hard Zep fans crooning along to Robert Plant’s words while honoring their “Tangerine” song, they all, truly loved. Many casual fans like “Stairway” but Page purists, like the ones I encountered on that summer night, prefer “Tangerine” as they favorite Zeppelin acoustic torch song. Everybody asks what the hell is going on.” I don’t think, twenty years later, Jimmy Page would have realized, how much one little false start meant so much to this legion of devoted “Tangerine” aficionados. I was trying to keep the tempo down a bit. It was a tempo guide, and it seemed like a good idea to leave it in – at the time. Jimmy Page once commented on “Tangerine’s” opening faux pas when he said, “ That’s commonly known as a false start. “ Did you hear that?” Roland asking me and answering questions only an annoying drunk guy could do “ Hey bro, you like Zeppelin? Of course you do.” Every one, gathered around us I remember the way he lifted up his can of beer, “ let’s toast to Tangerine” was all he said as all of twenty of us outside on the driveway tried conjuring up the Sun Gods as we raised our cups, bottled, cans holding up a toasted tribute honoring their favorite “Tangerine” song to stars. “ Right there,” the guy on the car, called out, stopping all conversations, while he said holding the can of MGD pointing out, “ that little mistake is the best thing I ever heard.” It’s that perfectly placed false start at the beginning of Led Zeppelin’s “Tangerine,” that Roland the host of his party referenced. Don’t Forget the Songs-365: Mach Tres: Day 015
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