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|name        = Tangerine
|name        = Tangerine
|image      =  
|image      =  
|album      = ''[[Led Zeppelin III]]''
|album      = ''Led Zeppelin III''
|published  = Superhype Music
|published  = Superhype Music
|registration = ASCAP 500230208
|registration = ASCAP 500230208
|released    = 5 October 1970
|released    = 5 October 1970
|recorded    = <small>July 1970 at<br>Island Studios, London.<br>Mixed at Ardent Studios, Memphis.</small>
|recorded    = <small>July 1970 at<br />Island Studios, London.<br />Mixed at Ardent Studios, Memphis.</small>
|genre      = Folk rock
|genre      = Folk rock
|language    = English
|language    = English
|length      = 3 min 12 sec
|length      = 3 minutes 12 seconds
|composer    = [[Jimmy Page]]
|composer    = Jimmy Page
|label      = Atlantic Records
|label      = Atlantic Records
|producer    = Jimmy Page
|producer    = Jimmy Page
|engineer    = Andy Johns
|engineer    = Andy Johns
}}
}}
 
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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 flavor courtesy of the pedal-[[steel guitar]] playing of Page.<ref>Dave Lewis (1994), ''The Complete Guide to the Music of Led Zeppelin'', Omnibus Press, ISBN 0-7119-3528-9.</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 movie ''[[Almost Famous]]'', and can be heard during the final scene of the movie.
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>Dave Lewis (1994), ''The Complete Guide to the Music of Led Zeppelin'', Omnibus Press, ISBN 0-7119-3528-9.</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>


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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)  
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==Notes==
==References==
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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 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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