Jeff Rosenberg

Monday, October 03, 2005

Great song: Over the Hills and Far Away

Led Zeppelin is undoubtedly one of the most popular rock bands of all time, and their tune "Stairway to Heaven" is one of rock's most famous songs. It's definitely appealing, but there's another Zeppelin piece I like even more -- "Over the Hills and Far Away".

The song begins with a long guitar intro by Jimmy Page, followed by Robert Plant's distinctive vocals. The verses are slow and relaxed, and the chorus is loud and raucous, much like "Stairway to Heaven". I really enjoy the ending when the vocals fade out and the acoustic guitar gradually slows down before the finish.

Where it can be heard: "Over the Hills and Far Away" is on the album Houses of the Holy. It's also played every once in a while on classic rock stations like 94.7 The Arrow in Washington DC.