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- "In the Mood" From: The Principle of Moments(1983) The standout track from Plant's second solo album proved beyond a doubt that he had found his own voice outside of the huge shadow of Led Zeppelin.
- "Tall Cool One" From: Now and Zen(1988) Plant firmly planted one foot each in the musical present and his legendary past on this late '80s smash, appropriating hip-hop's sampling methods to bring classic Zeppelin riffs into this insanely fun, pulsing, tongue-in-cheek seduction dance.
- "Down to the Sea" From: Fate of Nations(1993) Always exploring, always tasteful, the best Robert Plant songs often find him seeking new musical combinations along with some sort of spiritual fulfillment.
- "Song to the Siren" From: Dreamland(2002) Time may have stripped some of the high end from Plant's vocal range; even he admits he couldn't possibly do certain Zeppelin songs in the same key anymore.
- Big Log (from ‘The Principle Of Moments’, 1983) It’s easy to see why Robert Plant’s 1983 single Big Log became his biggest hit. Starkly different from his work with Led Zeppelin, and more attuned with the 80s production values of The Police, it saw the singer steer himself in a new musical direction.
- Ship Of Fools (from ‘Now And Zen’, 1988) A splendidly vivid five-minute soft-rock ballad, Ship Of Fools sweeps you up in a riptide from start to finish.
- Hurting Kind (I’ve Got My Eyes On You) (from ‘Manic Nirvana’, 1990) The lead single from Robert Plant’s 1990 album, Manic Nirvana, was a no-holds-barred, hard-rock powerhouse.
- 29 Palms (from ‘Fate Of Nations’, 1993) Ostensibly about a failed love affair, there is some uncertainty surrounding the wistful 29 Palms. Some critics have speculated over whether the lyrics were inspired by a relationship with Black Velvet singer Alannah Myles (“Her velvet glove/Knocks me down and down and down and down”).
- “In the Mood” – The Principle of Moments (1983) “In the Mood,” a standout from Plant’s second solo album, showcases his distinct voice outside the realm of Led Zeppelin.
- “Tall Cool One” – Now and Zen (1988) “Tall Cool One” finds Plant seamlessly blending classic Zeppelin riffs with hip-hop sampling techniques, creating a dynamic, tongue-in-cheek seduction dance.
- “Down to the Sea” – Fate of Nations (1993) With thumping tom-tom drums as a backdrop, “Down to the Sea” delves into themes of spiritual fulfillment and higher purpose.
- “Song to the Siren” – Dreamland (2002) “Song to the Siren” showcases Plant’s exploration of his lower vocal register. The cover of Tim Buckley’s ballad is rendered with cinematic tenderness, emphasizing the richness of his lower tones.
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Robert Anthony Plant CBE (born 20 August 1948) is an English singer and songwriter. He was the lead singer and lyricist of the rock band Led Zeppelin from its founding in 1968 until their breakup in 1980; since then he has had a successful solo career, sometimes collaborating with other artists such as Alison Krauss.
Raising Sand is a collaborative studio album by rock singer Robert Plant and bluegrass-country singer Alison Krauss. It was released in October 2007 by Rounder Records. Raising Sand won Album of the Year at the 2008 Americana Music Honors & Awards and at the 2009 Grammy Awards.
Mar 18, 2024 · From his groundbreaking releases with Led Zeppelin to his eclectic solo albums and collaborations, Robert Plant’s music showcases his unparalleled vocal range, poetic lyricism, and fearless...
Lullaby and the Ceaseless Roar (stylized as lullaby and…The Ceaseless Roar) is the tenth solo album by English rock singer Robert Plant. It was released on 8 September 2014 on Nonesuch / Warner Bros. Records.
