Jimmy Page: How Stairway to Heaven was written - BBC News

Stairway to Heaven was one of the biggest rock songs of the 1970s - loved, imitated and sometimes parodied. Now Led Zeppelin's classic track is back on the turntable, on a re-mastered version of the band's fourth album. 43 years after its release, the song continues to hold a place in many music fans' hearts.
Guitarist Jimmy Page gives a personal account of how a rock anthem came together.
Camera: Dave O'Neill, Richard Kenny. Editing: Dave O'Neill. Producer: Amanda Bruckshaw

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That's how we used to listen to music back in the 70s. Get the album, bring it home, put it on the turntable, sit down in a comfy chair, open up the album cover, take out the lyrics and credits and read along as you listen to the entire album. It was an experience. And it was awesome.

[finlaykusik]

It so amazing seeing him just calmly stare at the album cover and you can see the memories flooding over his face

[ClevorBelmont]

When he says “Robert was magnificent” almost, lovingly. He spoke well of everyone.

[gruffjk]

I don't think any of us that grew up in the 70's understood we were witness to the some of the greatest music ever written. This music was truly epic.

[marcellisrobinson]

Strange seeing him here as a 70 year old gentleman. My mental picture of him is from 1975, and at the time I never thought any of us would get that old ... Glad he's still around.

[shablya]

Mind blown = Jimmy Page playing the original album on a record player while giving us his personal thoughts about the creation of this eternal masterpiece.

[joemichael]

My older brother gave me the album. He told me to listen to his favorite song Stairway to heaven. He said it was great. He was right. That was in the early 80's. I still have the album. It was the last time I saw him until his funeral. I think of him every time I hear it. RIP Scott.

[neenareadsalot]

The first time I heard this song was August 16, 1997, my Mother had just passed away. About an hour before….I was going to a close friend’s to tell her. I got in the car and “Stairway to Heaven” started to play on the radio. I drove the entire length of that song, down the highway and back to my friend’s. Every year, I listen to it again. I love this song. It captures for me a moment of pure sorrow but it raises me up at the same time. ❤️‍🩹

[mbsheisey]

I am 59 years old and was fortunate enough to be growing up when this music was popular.  But my favorite memory was my Daddy saying "Do you think people are going to be listening to that mess 20 years from now?"  It's 40 years later and people are still listening so it has to be

[geraldroyston]

I love that Jimmy still listens to his vinyl and reads his album cover and inserts. So sad that most listeners don't experience that anymore.

[tobywan]

His little smile right to the camera at the end.. He is saying "yep, the song we created is legendary".... No other words required.

[TheLilliBlue]

As long as I live and probably beyond I will never forget the expression on their faces when Ann Wilson from Heart sang Stairway to Heaven at The Kennedy Center Honors. In my mind these grown men were hearing and embracing how brilliant it was and how it impacted a whole generation of music. I fell in love with all of them that night.

[abyss]

you can tell he's satisfied with that part of his life and has no regrets even with how Led ended. They made their mark and stopped on their terms. Legendary

[nickdugan]

The humbleness, while describing the greatest song ever written, gets me. Elder page is a treasure

[FoxcHoney]

Stairway to Heaven is one of the greatest pieces of musical art, I've ever heard.

[anthonyalbanese]

Never, Ever will there be a band like this again! Every song was a masterpiece

[UlricGrim]

It makes me sad that we don’t have bands like this anymore. It’s sad that music isn’t like this anymore.

[kathylebro]

One of the most brilliant songs ever written.

[lecrampierre]

He's like Gandalf sitting in Bilbo's parlour reminiscing about days when forests echoed with laughter.

[krishcartier]

I just turned 20 and have a deep love for classic rock and roll like this. Bands like Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, AC/DC, and Pink Floyd truly have a deep place in my heart even though I wasn't able to experience them in their primes. I wish more people my age were enlightened by the music who paved the way for artists today. Revive Rock.