The Squid of Despair

Squid #25 - Iceland


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In an epic and heroic end to the 3 year podcasting adventure DAS and Peter discuss gods (of the minor variety) eruptions (both impressive and otherwise) and being mostly unclothed in a hot public place.

Musing on their favourite, and least favourite, episodes and pondering what the future might hold for them now that their 35 year quest is finally at a close.

Say goodbye to your lovable squidders. 



And all credit to the mighty Led Zeppelin and their masterful song 'Immigrant Song' 


Written during Led Zeppelin's tour of Iceland  in the summer of 1970. The opening date of this tour took place in Reykjavik, Iceland, which inspired Plant to write the lyrics. He explained in an interview:

We did come from the land of the ice and snow. We were guests of the Icelandic government on a cultural mission. We were invited to play a concert in Reykjavik, and the day before we arrived, all the civil servants went on strike and the gig was going to be cancelled. The university prepared a concert hall for us and it was phenomenal. The response from the kids was remarkable and we had a great time. "Immigrant Song" was about that trip.

Six days after Led Zeppelin's appearance in Reykjavik, the band performed the song for the first time in concert during the Bath Festival in UK.

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The Squid of DespairBy David Ayling-Smith and Peter Taylor