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Oct 10, 2020 · Martin Kielty Published: October 10, 2020. Robert Plant said he’d spent a lot of time embarrassed by the solo music he released in the ‘80s as he worked to put the ‘70s behind him.
- Martin Kielty
- “Burning Down One Side” from ‘Pictures At Eleven’ (1982) The first song and lead single from Plant’s solo debut. It did really well at radio, hitting #3 on the rock radio charts… and it gave the format new music from a former Zep member for the first time since the band broke up.
- “Big Log” from ‘The Principle Of Moments’ (1983) This was a crucial song for Plant in the early days of his solo career. He wanted to be seen outside of the shadow of Led Zeppelin, and songs like this, which sounded nothing like his former band, helped him to get there.
- Robert Plant and Alison Krauss – “Please Read The Letter” from ‘Raising Sand’ (2007) Whoever had the idea to re-record an album track from Jimmy Page and Robert Plant’s ‘Walking Into Clarksdale’ for ‘Raising Sand’ deserves a lot of credit.
- “Rainbow” from ‘lullaby and… The Ceaseless Roar’ (2014) Coming off of the reissues of the Led Zeppelin catalog, there might have been a temptation to take the tens of millions that surely would have been offered to go on a Zep tour.
- Angel Dance
- Ship of Fools
- Embrace Another Fall
- Down to The Sea
- Come Into My Life
- Rainbow
- Tall Cool One
- Sea of Love
- In The Mood
- Shine It All Around
“Angel Dance” is Plant’s cover of a Los Lobos song. Found on his 2010 album Band of Joy, Plant stated, “Los Lobos play with such great cool, Hispanic poly-rhythms. I kept thinking this song is like a nursery rhyme but the compulsion of the rhythm seems like it could be a reflection of the way these people deal with their forefathers.”. An interesti...
“Ship of Fools” is not only a tender love song, but also a prime example of Robert Plant’s desire to constantly push the envelope when it comes to his music. Never one to stay within the safety net of formula, he used “Ship of Fools” and other tracks off the album, Now and Zen, to accomplish this. As he stated, “I want to cut through radio with a h...
Plant is supported by his multi-talented band, the Sensational* Space Shifters, for the album, Lullaby and Ceaseless Roar. One of the more fascinating tracks of the album is “Embrace Another Fall”. An absolutely stunning blend of East meets West as the intro of the song has a strong, Eastern beat which dances on the fringe of the tribal, teasing ou...
“Down to the Sea” is a fascinating jaunt into the world of Plant’s creativity and vocal delivery. Snappy, quick and full of life, this is a track that definitely fuels the soul. The intro of the song is beautifully restrained and supported by acoustics which quickly build up, adding a spark of electric into the mix. Fans of Plant’s ability to bring...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oS_bdWTEaU Plant treats each individual song of his career like fine wine. The result are songs that have their own individuality and age very well. Like fine wine “Come Into My Life” is allowed to breathe, taking the listeners soul on an introspective journey. Found on Plant’s sixth studio album, 1993’s Fate of Nat...
Robert Plant does it again. “Rainbow” is another example of Plant’s ability to carve out unique music wherever he goes. Never once in his solo career has he created a “Zeppelin-like” album. “Rainbow” is featured on his 2014 album Lullaby and the Ceaseless Roar. “Rainbow” holds within its grasp, a timeless, contemplative beauty to it. This track sho...
“Tall Cool One” was featured on Plant’s 1988 album, Now and Zen. Known as one of his finest post-Zeppelin albums, it also saw the reunion of Plant and Page. Heavy on the 80’s pop sound, “Tall Cool One” was not only the album’s top hit single, but was also turned into a successful Coca Cola commercial. Composed by Plant and keyboardist Phil Johnston...
“Sea of Love” is a cover of Phil Phillips 1959 number one R and B hit. This track is featured on the 1984 album, The Honeydrippers – Volume One. If you’re a Zeppelin fan listening to this track for the first time, you’ll undoubtedly be a bit surprised by its soft, sweet and dreamy sound. In fact, Plant’s post Zeppelin career is jam packed with all ...
If you’re searching for a song that distinguishes Plant’s solo career from Led Zeppelin, then “In the Mood” is that song. This is a unique blend of power and serenity. Indeed, there’s no way that the drive of this track can be dimmed. Smooth and stylish, “In the Mood” reached the number 4 position on Billboard’s Top Tracks chart. The track can be f...
“Shine it All Around” comes off of Plant’s 2005 album, the Mighty ReArranger. Recorded with his band at the time, the Strange Sensation, the album’s theme revolves around fate with the Mighty ReArranger representing a god-like entity that puppets humanity. “Shine it All Around” provides the listener with a relaxed vibe, one that permeates the soul ...
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Jul 18, 2022 · One of the most important voices of Rock and Roll music, Robert Plant first achieved fame as the vocalist of Led Zeppelin and since the band came to an end in 1980, the musician embarked on a successful solo career.
Listen to The 80's Revisited on Spotify. Robert Plant · Album · 1988 · 13 songs.
- July 18, 1988
Coming to America. 2. Finding Robert Plant. 3. On Heaven Knows and Jimmy Page. 4. Johnstone and Barratt. 5. Life Beyond Zeppelin.
Listen to The 80's Revisited on Spotify. Robert Plant · Album · 2016 · 13 songs.
