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SONG HOME IN-DEPTH COVER VERSIONS YOUR VIEWS 7  | Top 100 "Stairway To Heaven" Led Zeppelin It was never released as a single but became the most played song in the history of American radio. Song facts Composer Led Zeppelin Genre Rock Album Led Zeppelin IV Year of Release 1971 In cover versions Aussie songstress Kate Ceberano gives the tune a funky flavour... Listen to Kate Ceberano MORE COVER VERSIONS Led Zeppelin 77% Kate Ceberano 1% Rolf Harris 18% Vegemite Reggae 1% L S O 3% VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE... "One of those air guitar and air drum classics" Simon Mayo Listen to Simon Mayo READ MORE COMMENTS... Make a comment Your Name and Town/City: Your Message: Songwriting tips The music is the driving force behind the power of this song. Want to write your own song? Take a look at our Songwriting Guides. Test your knowledge Have a go at the "Stairway To Heaven" quiz! TAKE THE CHALLENGE! 6Move It 8 Bat Out of Hell  Newsletter sign-up Sign up for updates on new songs, documentaries and live events Like this song? Try these... Walk On The Wild Side Lou Reed DON'T MISS Doves Special guests on Dermot's show this week What's on Radio 2 Documentaries Find out more about current and forthcoming documentaries on Radio 2.

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