Taurus (instrumental)
| "Taurus" | |
|---|---|
| Instrumental by Spirit | |
| from the album Spirit | |
| Released | January 22, 1968 |
| Recorded | November 1967 |
| Genre | Psychedelic folk |
| 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. 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.