1. TAPE 14 EARLY METAL ART ROCK

2. Stairway To Heaven – Led Zeppelin 1971 from the album from the album (Led Zeppelin IV) biggest-selling single piece of sheet music clocking up an average of 15,000 copies yearly. biggest-selling single piece of sheet music clocking up an average of 15,000 copies yearly. sheet music sheet music

3. Stairway Trivia It also continues to top radio lists of the greatest rock songs It also continues to top radio lists of the greatest rock songs During live performances of their song Tribute, Tenacious D often plays the song with bits and pieces of guitar riffs and chord progressions from Stairway to Heaven. Also, they often sing the last few words of the song similarly to how the end of Stairway to Heaven is sung. During live performances of their song Tribute, Tenacious D often plays the song with bits and pieces of guitar riffs and chord progressions from Stairway to Heaven. Also, they often sing the last few words of the song similarly to how the end of Stairway to Heaven is sung. TributeTenacious D TributeTenacious D

4. More Stairway Trivia Critics of rock and roll songs (and of Led Zeppelin in particular) have alleged[13] that a backward message is recorded into "Stairway to Heaven." The message, which allegedly occurs during the middle section of the song ("If there's a bustle in your hedgerow, don't be alarmed now..."), is purported to contain Satanic references: Critics of rock and roll songs (and of Led Zeppelin in particular) have alleged[13] that a backward message is recorded into "Stairway to Heaven." The message, which allegedly occurs during the middle section of the song ("If there's a bustle in your hedgerow, don't be alarmed now..."), is purported to contain Satanic references:rock and roll[13]backward messageSatanicrock and roll[13]backward messageSatanic “Oh here's to my sweet Satan. The one whose little path would make me sad, whose power is Satan. He will give those with him 666. There was a little tool shed where he made us suffer, sad Satan.” “Oh here's to my sweet Satan. The one whose little path would make me sad, whose power is Satan. He will give those with him 666. There was a little tool shed where he made us suffer, sad Satan.” – Most popular version of the lyrics to Stairway to Heaven played backwards – Most popular version of the lyrics to Stairway to Heaven played backwards

5. In A Gadda-Da Vida – Iron Butterfly Title track from the album 1968 Title track from the album 1968 A commonly repeated story says that the song's title was originally "In the Garden of Eden" or "In the Garden of Venus" but in the course of rehearsing and recording singer Doug Ingle slurred the words into the nonsense phrase of the title while under the influence of LSD. However, the liner notes on 'the best of' CD compilation state that drummer Ron Bushy was listening to the track through headphones, and couldn't hear correctly; he simply distorted what Doug Ingle answered when Ron asked him for the title of the song (which was originally In- The-Garden-Of-Venus). A commonly repeated story says that the song's title was originally "In the Garden of Eden" or "In the Garden of Venus" but in the course of rehearsing and recording singer Doug Ingle slurred the words into the nonsense phrase of the title while under the influence of LSD. However, the liner notes on 'the best of' CD compilation state that drummer Ron Bushy was listening to the track through headphones, and couldn't hear correctly; he simply distorted what Doug Ingle answered when Ron asked him for the title of the song (which was originally In- The-Garden-Of-Venus). Doug Inglenonsense phraseLSD Ron Bushy Doug Inglenonsense phraseLSD Ron Bushy

6. In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida Trivia The song features a memorable guitar and bass riff which functions as an ostinato repeated for almost the entire length of the song. The song features a memorable guitar and bass riff which functions as an ostinato repeated for almost the entire length of the song.guitarbassriffostinatoguitarbassriffostinato The song is significant in rock history because, together with Blue Cheer and Steppenwolf, it marks the point when psychedelic music produced heavy metal. Later 1970s heavy metal and progressive rock acts like Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin owe much of their sound, and even more of their live acts, to this recording. In 1987, thrash metal band Slayer, covered this song on the soundtrack of Less Than Zero. The song is significant in rock history because, together with Blue Cheer and Steppenwolf, it marks the point when psychedelic music produced heavy metal. Later 1970s heavy metal and progressive rock acts like Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin owe much of their sound, and even more of their live acts, to this recording. In 1987, thrash metal band Slayer, covered this song on the soundtrack of Less Than Zero.Blue CheerSteppenwolfpsychedelic musicheavy metalprogressive rockDeep PurpleLed Zeppelinthrash metalSlayerLess Than ZeroBlue CheerSteppenwolfpsychedelic musicheavy metalprogressive rockDeep PurpleLed Zeppelinthrash metalSlayerLess Than Zero

7. In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida bass riff The song features a memorable guitar and bass riff which functions as an ostinato repeated for almost the entire length of the song. The song features a memorable guitar and bass riff which functions as an ostinato repeated for almost the entire length of the song.guitar bassriffostinatoguitar bassriffostinato

8. Perfect Strangers Deep Purple(1984) Perfect Strangers Deep Purple(1984) title track of the album title track of the album band formed in London 1968. band formed in London 1968. considered one of the pioneers of heavy metal and hard rock (with Zeppelin & Black Sabbath) considered one of the pioneers of heavy metal and hard rock (with Zeppelin & Black Sabbath) band members always refused to label themselves as heavy metal. band members always refused to label themselves as heavy metal.

9. Grand Funk Railroad (1972) Rock & Roll Soul #6 album Phoenix #6 album Phoenix power trio band power trio band power trioband power trioband Panned by critics, but highly popular in the 70s. Panned by critics, but highly popular in the 70s. sold over 25 mill. records and selling out arenas worldwide sold over 25 mill. records and selling out arenas worldwide Often cited as "the loudest rock and roll band in the world." Often cited as "the loudest rock and roll band in the world."

10. We’re An American Band(1973) Grand Funk Railroad #1 hit single #1 hit single The current Grand Funk Railroad lineup uses the nickname "The American Band", from their hit song The current Grand Funk Railroad lineup uses the nickname "The American Band", from their hit song

11. Walk Like A Man(1973) #19 hit single on the We’re An American Band album #19 hit single on the We’re An American Band album

12. The Loco-Motion(1974) Grand Funk Railroad #1 single Hit from the album Shinin’ On #1 single Hit from the album Shinin’ On Re-make of the Little Eva hit from the early 60s. Re-make of the Little Eva hit from the early 60s.

13. (Don’t)Fear the Reaper (1976) Blue Öyster Cult album Agents of Fortune album Agents of Fortune BÖC became the center of a controversy surrounding the supposed pro-suicide lyrics of the song, but is actually a love ballad concerning love that lasts beyond death. BÖC became the center of a controversy surrounding the supposed pro-suicide lyrics of the song, but is actually a love ballad concerning love that lasts beyond death. - #12 hit - #12 hit - Among 1st bands to use laser light shows

14. Death Valley Nights(1977) Blue Öyster Cult From Spectres album From Spectres album Although BÖC is usually referred to as a metal band, much of their best known work fell into the "hard rock" or rock ballad category Although BÖC is usually referred to as a metal band, much of their best known work fell into the "hard rock" or rock ballad category

15. Hot & Nasty(1972) – Humble Pie Lead Track on Smokin’ album Lead Track on Smokin’ album English rock music band, best known for their hard- rocking recordings and concert performances. English rock music band, best known for their hard- rocking recordings and concert performances.

16. You’re So Good For Me(1972) - Humble Pie from Smokin’ album from Smokin’ album Steve Marriott - Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards Steve Marriott - Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards Peter Frampton - Guitars, Vocals Peter Frampton - Guitars, Vocals Greg Ridley - Bass, Vocals Greg Ridley - Bass, Vocals Jerry Shirley - Drums Jerry Shirley - Drums

17. Speak to Me(1973) Pink Floyd 1 st track on on album, The Dark Side of the Moon, on which it forms an overture. 1 st track on on album, The Dark Side of the Moon, on which it forms an overture. British progressive rock British progressive rock Also called Art Rock Also called Art Rock

18. Breathe(1973) Pink Floyd second track from the album The Dark Side of the Moon second track from the album The Dark Side of the MoonThe Dark Side of the MoonThe Dark Side of the Moon slow-paced slow-paced rich in texture, rich in texture, multitrack slide guitar and lead vocals in gentle, warm timbres. multitrack slide guitar and lead vocals in gentle, warm timbres.

19. On The Run(1973) Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon track 3 Dark Side of the Moon track 3 an instrumental that deals with the pressures of travel an instrumental that deals with the pressures of travel synthesizer-led piece. synthesizer-led piece.

20. Time(1973) Pink Floyd Gilmour's guitar solo after verse 1 is often considered to be one of his best and of all time. Gilmour's guitar solo after verse 1 is often considered to be one of his best and of all time. noted for a long introductory passage of clocks chiming and alarms ringing, recorded as a stereo test by Alan Parsons, not specifically for the album. noted for a long introductory passage of clocks chiming and alarms ringing, recorded as a stereo test by Alan Parsons, not specifically for the album. Dark Side track 4 Dark Side track 4

21. The Great Gig in The Sky (1973) Pink Floyd the fifth track from album, The Dark Side of the Moon. the fifth track from album, The Dark Side of the Moon.The Dark Side of the MoonThe Dark Side of the Moon features soaring voice instrumental music features soaring voice instrumental music The song was called "The Religion Song" during recording The song was called "The Religion Song" during recording

22. Money(1973) Pink Floyd track 6 on The Dark Side of the Moon. track 6 on The Dark Side of the Moon.The Dark Side of the MoonThe Dark Side of the Moon the only song on the album to hit the top 20 in the US the only song on the album to hit the top 20 in the US "Money" is notable for being mainly in a 7 beat time "Money" is notable for being mainly in a 7 beat time

23. Us & Them (1973) Dark Side of the Moon quiet in tone and dynamics. quiet in tone and dynamics. two sax solos: one at the beginning and another near the end. two sax solos: one at the beginning and another near the end. The verses have a unique almost jazzy chord sequence. The verses have a unique almost jazzy chord sequence. In the middle, there is a break during which several characters speak In the middle, there is a break during which several characters speak The song is a description of the battle between citizens desires and their government; The song is a description of the battle between citizens desires and their government; the battle between, "us and them. the battle between, "us and them.

24. Any Colour You Like – Pink Floyd no lyrics, (instrumental) synthesized tune no lyrics, (instrumental) synthesized tune advanced effects for the time: advanced effects for the time: Synthesizer fed through a tape loop to create the keyboard solo. Synthesizer fed through a tape loop to create the keyboard solo.tape looptape loop Use of 2 guitars with UniVibe guitar effect Use of 2 guitars with UniVibe guitar effect The title was a reference to Henry Ford's description of the Model T: "You can have it any color you like, as long as it's black." The title was a reference to Henry Ford's description of the Model T: "You can have it any color you like, as long as it's black."