| "Taurus" | |
|---|---|
| Instrumental by Spirit | |
| from the album Spirit | |
| Released | January 22, 1968 |
| Recorded | November 1967 |
| Genre | Rock |
| Length | 2:37 |
| Label | Epic Records |
| Songwriter(s) | Randy California |
| Producer(s) | Lou Adler |
"Taurus" is an instrumental by American rock band Spirit, recorded in November 1967 by guitarist/singer Randy California. The recording was released in 1968 on the band's debut album, Spirit.[1][2] It is perhaps best known for having similarities with the 1971 Led Zeppelin song "Stairway to Heaven", in which guitarist Jimmy Page used an opening acoustic guitar arpeggio bearing a resemblance to the instrumental without any legal permission from the band.[3]