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From: ccm020@deneb.ucdavis.edu (Andy Bates)
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Subject: Backmasking
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Date: 17 Jan 90 23:30:41 GMT
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I recently got Led Zeppelin IV (Runes) on CD, and I had a few questions 
about the "Backmasking" on "Stairway to Heaven"

1.  Does anyone know if the band PURPOSELY put the backwards lyrics on
there, or did someone just play it backwards and pick out a few
semi-clear words?

2.  If the backwards lyrics (read: prayer to Satan) were intentional, does 
anyone know if Zeppelin were serious about it?

3.  Can anyone tell me what the EXACT backwards lyrics are supposed to be?
All I could pick out was "My sweet Satan..."

4.  Does anybody know of any other groups that have used backmasking?

This just interested me since I got this album, so please post or e-mail any
info you have.  Thanks a lot!


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 Andy Bates  "You take a chance getting up in the morning, crossing the street,
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