Led Zeppelin ~ The Battle of Evermore (1971)

"The Battle of Evermore" is a folk duet sung by Robert Plant and Sandy Denny, featured on Led Zeppelin's untitled 1971 album, commonly known as Led Zeppelin IV. The song's instrumentation features acoustic guitar and mandolin playing. "The Battle of Evermore" was played live at Led Zeppelin concerts during the band's 1977 North American Tour. For these live performances, Jones sang Denny's vocals and played acoustic guitar whilst Page played mandolin. Sometimes John Bonham sang Denny's vocals along with Jones. (Wikipedia)
(Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. The purpose of this video is just a small tribute to my favorite artists & songs)Video courtesy of Facebook music group “20th Century Music (1900-1999)”

[cjw]

Their voices blended so well.
NO ONE has EVER been able to match her voice on this song.

[ecnash]

I am a Classically Trained Pianist and this is one of my fave songs ever!! Sandy was brilliant!

[deathtrance]

This is one of those songs that iss so masterful that you can listen to it over and over and be lovin it straight through each time.

[ilonag.]

Sandy was privileged to work with LZ...the only one!!!!

[nbedard]

Led Zeppelin IV all The song's on that album is great

[irysbrassens]

MAGIC ! MERCI, from Bretagne, France

[deborahhughes]

YES, the best song. Really good song all of it. Sandy Denny singing with them. Great! Cant go wrong.

[scottcantor]

This ain't 1971 recording. But one of greatest songs in history. Yes

[Deafpeaches]

I've heard various recordings of "The battle of Evermore" None even come close to the intensity of this Plant-Denny performance

[vec]

The whole entirety of Zeppelin IV is awesome. Love it

[jilliancrosbie]

Sandy Denny your voice with Planties🤩🤩😍😍

[KarlPfluger]

Zoso Magic :) one of the greatest Led Zeppelin imagination perfect...

[laurieguenther]

that's a shame Sandy died. she was a good singer/songwriter

[karenephyria]

This is my favorite LZ song and the illustrations are both honorably appropriate and absolutely gorgeous. You’re an artist! Your passion for the music obviously inspires you. Thank you for this gem!

[jackiebify]

Love this song, absolutely beautiful vocals/guitar.

[simonmohan]

Absolutely brilliant - all time favourite !!!

[anewsongpsalm]

The Queen of Light took her bow
And then she turned to go
The Prince of Peace embraced the gloom
And walked the night alone

Oh, dance in the dark of night
Sing to the morning light
The dark Lord rides in force tonight
And time will tell us all

Oh, throw down your plow and hoe
Rest not to lock your homes
Side by side we wait the might
Of the darkest of them all

I hear the horses' thunder
Down in the valley below
I'm waiting for the angels of Avalon
Waiting for the eastern glow

The apples of the valley hold
The seeds of happiness
The ground is rich from tender care
Repay, do not forget, no, no
Oh, dance in the dark of night
Sing to the morning light

The apples turn to brown and black
The tyrant's face is red

Oh the war is common cry
Pick up you swords and fly
The sky is filled with good and bad
That mortals never know

Oh, well, the night is long
The beads of time pass slow
Tired eyes on the sunrise
Waiting for the eastern glow

The pain of war cannot exceed
The woe of aftermath
The drums will shake the castle wall
The ringwraiths ride in black
Ride on

Sing as you raise your bow
Shoot straighter than before
No comfort has the fire at night
That lights the face so cold

Oh dance in the dark of night
Sing to the mornin' light
The magic runes are writ in gold
To bring the balance back
Bring it back

At last the sun is shining
The clouds of blue roll by
With flames from the dragon of darkness
The sunlight blinds his eyes

Oh, bring it back, bring it back
Bring it back, bring it back
Bring it back, bring it back
Bring it back, bring it back
Oh now, oh now, oh now
Oh now, oh now, oh now
Bring it back, bring it back
Bring it back, bring it back
Oh now, oh now, oh now
Oh now, oh now, oh now
Bring it, bring it, bring it
Bring it, bring it, bring it
Bring it, bring it, bring it
Bring it, bring it, bring it

[robwalsh]

A song so gentle and melodic yet its about battling hordes of orcs LOL

[JamesDoylesGarage]

Sandy Denny ! And my generation gives you Justin Bieber :( Is it to late to say sorry?

[custer]

I don't see Sandy Denny in any of the montages.