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Released in October 1970, "Led Zeppelin III" is the third studio album by the English rock band Led Zeppelin. The record marks a stylistic shift from the heavy blues-rock of their previous albums, incorporating prominent acoustic folk and Celtic influences. It features the hard rock cut "Immigrant Song" alongside popular tracks like "Gallows Pole" and "Tangerine." The album was recorded in rural Wales and was produced by guitarist Jimmy Page.
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Why does Led Zeppelin III sound more acoustic than the band's first two albums?
Jimmy Page and Robert Plant wrote material at Bron-Yr-Aur, a remote cottage in Wales, after extensive touring. Songs such as "That's the Way" and "Bron-Y-Aur Stomp" brought folk, country, and acoustic textures into the band's hard-rock sound.
Which Led Zeppelin III song contains the "land of the ice and snow" lyric?
That line opens "Immigrant Song," the album's hard-driving first track. Atlantic also released it as a single in 1970 with "Hey, Hey, What Can I Do" as the B-side.
What is unusual about the original Led Zeppelin III album cover?
The sleeve designed by Zacron included a rotating cardboard wheel called a volvelle. Turning it changed the images visible through cutouts in the front cover.
When was Led Zeppelin III released, and what came after it?
The album was released on October 5, 1970. Led Zeppelin followed it with their untitled fourth album in 1971, commonly called Led Zeppelin IV.
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