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Dare to Dissemble is my little online ranting place, where I air my thoughts about the ridiculous state of affairs at the University of Alberta--a formerly strong public institution with tons of potential being driven into the ground by inept governance and irresponsible government funding policies. Comments are welcome, but not expected. Like most blogs on the internet, this one languishes in obscurity and is read for the most part by its proprietor.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Late Song of the Week: The Rain Song

What can I say about The Rain Song that hasn't already been said?  One of the real landmarks in the storied career of Led Zeppelin:  in some ways as epic as Stairway to Heaven but without the fatigue that comes with decades of over-playing.  Robert Plant wrote some of his best lyrics here:  "This is the mystery of the quotient...upon us all a little rain must fall."  A complex and fascinating melody and chord progression, and sophisticated orchestration.  The song was used to great effect in Cameron Crowe's Almost Famous, in a scene near the end backstage at a Stillwater concert.

Here's a very nice live version by Page and Plant:


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