"Stairway to Heaven" is an iconic Led Zeppelin song released in 1971. It was composed by Jimmy Page and written by Robert Plant. The song is complex, with several distinct sections ranging from gentle acoustic melodies to moments of hard rock. It is famous for Jimmy Page's guitar solo. Although it was never released as a single, it has become one of the most played and influential songs in rock history, often regarded as one of the greatest rock anthems.