Zep's main writers reformed on 17 Apr 94, as a part of the Alexis Korner Blues Show at Buxton, England. On 25 & 26 Aug', they taped performances in London, Wales & Morocco, with Egyptian & Moroccan orchestration of several Zep' tunes along with four new songs, backed by Farouk el Safi. The performances aired on October 12, and were so successful commercially and artistically that the two coordinated a tour which kicked off in February, 1995. The Unplugged performance was released as an album in November, 1994 as No Quarter: Jimmy Page and Robert Plant Unledded.
It's rumored that John Paul Jones was excluded due to a feud between him and Plant, dating from the mid-80's.
Their tour took them across the world with a lineup including Charlie Jones playing bass and percussion, Michael Lee on drums, Porl Thompson performing guitar and banjo, Najma Akhtar providing backup vocals, Jim Sutherland on mandolin and bodhrán, Nigel Eaton hurdy gurdy, and Ed Shearmur playing Hammond organ with orchestral arrangements. Afterwards, they entered the studio with legendary engineer Steve Albini to record Walking into Clarksdale, an album of entirely new material. This album was not as commercially successful as Unledded had been, and the Page/Plant reunion slowly dissolved, with both members going on to perform with other side projects.
Shining in the Light
Page & Plant Lyrics
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Will you bring me to my love
Will you bring me to my only love
In the night the light of oneness
And the one light guides you home
And the keeper turns his cards alone
From this shore my memory wanders
Can I dance with you upon the sea
Oh, I love your brown-eyed madness
And your beauty was exposed
Now your memory's clinging to my clothes
Shining in the light
Shining in the light
Shining in the light
Shining in the light
Shining in the light
Shining in the light
Shining in the light
Shining in the light
Ho ho
Ho ho
Oh ho
Shining in the light
Shining in the light
Oh ho
Shine, oh oh oh oh
Oh oh ho
Oh oh ho ho
The lyrics of "Shining In The Light" by Page & Plant can be interpreted as a love song about a person who is searching for their true love. The first verse describes a person who is sailing through the darkness on a big boat, hoping to find their only love. The second verse expresses the idea that memories of a previous love are still with the person and they dance upon the sea. The chorus emphasizes the idea of a shining light, perhaps symbolic of the love the person is seeking. The repetition of the chorus also adds to the emphasis of the shining light, echoing the significance of its presence.
The third verse refers to the "brown-eyed madness" of the person's love interest. This line could mean that their love is crazy or wild, but the use of the word "madness" could also be interpreted as a form of endearment for the person's quirks and unique qualities. The final line implies that the memory of the love interest is still very much present in the person's life and clings to them like their clothes.
Overall, the lyrics of "Shining In The Light" convey a sense of longing and searching for true love. The imagery of a dark sea and a shining light, as well as the use of dancing and memories, create a dreamlike and romantic atmosphere.
Line by Line Meaning
Big boat stealing through the darkness
A large ship sailing furtively through the dark waters, possibly for secret or important purposes.
Will you bring me to my love
Asking the ship if it will carry the singer towards their beloved.
Will you bring me to my only love
The singer emphasizing how much they long for their lover and how they are the only one for them.
In the night the light of oneness
A unifying light in the darkness, possibly relating to the bond between the singer and their lover.
And the one light guides you home
The light acting as a beacon, leading the ship and the singer back to their home or where they belong.
And the keeper turns his cards alone
The keeper, a figure of unknown significance, shuffling cards alone, possibly a reference to the unpredictability of fate.
From this shore my memory wanders
The singer's memories taking them away from their current physical location, possibly because of longing or nostalgia.
And I dance upon the sea
The singer enjoying a sense of freedom or liveliness as they move across the ocean.
Can I dance with you upon the sea
Inviting the listener or the singer's lover to join them in their free-spirited dance.
Oh, I love your brown-eyed madness
The singer expressing their affection for their lover's wild, unpredictable demeanor.
And your beauty was exposed
Possibly a reference to the vulnerability or openness of the singer's lover and how they allowed themselves to be seen.
Now your memory's clinging to my clothes
The impressions of the lover lingering with the singer, almost as if they were physically holding onto them.
Shining in the light
Possibly a reference to enlightenment or a spiritual awakening.
Ho ho
Exclamations of joy or celebration, possibly to add emphasis to the previous line.
Oh ho
Another expressed joy, possibly used to indicate excitement or happiness.
Shine, oh oh oh oh
Encouraging the light to shine brighter or to embrace the sense of enlightenment or awakening.
Oh oh ho
A continuation of the celebratory sounds, building towards a climax or crescendo.
Oh oh ho ho
Another addition to the celebratory sounds, potentially adding a sense of humor or lightheartedness to the song.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMES PATRICK PAGE, MICHAEL PEARSON, ROBERT PLANT, STEPHEN CHARLES JONES
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@smokinjz
Big boat stealing through the darkness
Will you bring me to my love
Will you bring me to my only love
In the night the light of oneness
And the one light guides you home
And the keeper turns his cards alone
From this shore my memory wanders
And I dance upon the sea
Can I dance with you upon the sea
Oh, I love your brown-eyed madness
And your beauty was exposed
Now your memory's clinging to my clothes
Shining in the light
Shining in the light
Shining in the light
Shining in the light
Shining in the light
Shining in the light
Shining in the light
Shining in the light
Ho ho
Ho ho
Oh ho
Shining in the light
Shining in the light
Oh ho
Shine, oh oh oh oh
Oh oh ho
Oh oh ho ho
@davethompson1352
this song is not just an album opener, its a soul opener.
@MIMHONEY
Great words, thanks :-)
@MsCygnusX1
😊☺🌻💛
@victorgonzalezdomeisen4775
Amigo nadie lo pudo decir más claro y simple... A soul openner
@alphadogstudio
This song should be considered a classic! It's amazing how many people I know that are Zep fans have never heard it
@lostcauseforkl
Most zep fans are hard-headed fools who did not care for anything after Coda, or even a few albums before that one. Me, love this stuff.
@alanneel1369
i bought this on tape the day it was released
@ryanthompsonguitarist5504
+lostcauseforkl Not me. I love the Outrider Album, death Wish II, The principle of moments and Coverdale Page.
@ryanthompsonguitarist5504
+lostcauseforkl I actually can't stand fans like that. I'm a jimmy Page fan, as well as a Zeppelin, fan so I check out a lot of post and pre Zeppelin material. That's how i got into the Yardbirds and I also bought Outrider and Coverdale Page that way as well.
@8145cc
I collect vinyl records I’ve been trying to get this album for years but I am not paying $200 for it