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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.
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- “Kashmir”
- “Dazed and Confused”
- “Since I’ve Been Loving You”
- “Black Dog”
- “Going to California”
Robert Plant is hands-down one of the greatest frontmen and vocalists in rock ‘n roll. There’s hardly any argument in that. The thing is, at a time when most rockers were just a bunch of screamers, he was more than that. There’s no contesting his range and power but dang, his vocals are just outrageous. And although there’s absolutely no way to sim...
Alison Krauss described Plant’s voice as ‘picturesque’ with a ‘crazy European mystery’ and “Kashmir” perhaps is the solid proof. It has that mystical and hypnotic feel to it that you can’t help but put it on loop no less than five times the first time you hear it on the radio. It’s so dang easy to get hooked to it and it’s partly because of Plant’s...
Plant’s high pitch vocals are baffling to say the least. If anything, it constantly reminds you that he’s either a god or a superhuman. Either way, he’s easily up there with the greatest rock ‘n roll artists. He’s the gold standard for ANY type of singing – soft rock, upbeat pop, and folk. In “Dazed and Confused”, he goes hard rock. This song is di...
One of the most otherworldly things Plant does is when he talks and mimics Page’s guitar almost to the point where you can’t tell which one’s the instrument and which is the voice. How does he do that?! And he always tries to fit his voice to the song – flawlessly at that. Plant is a versatile singer and he can go from rock to something bluesy like...
Many singers can only aspire to have Plant’s unique and versatile voice. The man can go from being aggressively loud to soft in a matter of seconds and the transition is just flawless. He’s so talented he can wail, whisper and croon all in one song. Really, how many vocalists can manage to sing an entire spectrum of moods perfectly? In “Black Dog”,...
What makes Robert Plant great? His voice doesn’t just fit the tune and rhythm like a glove but he practically morphs into the persona or character in his song. And “Going To California” shows us another side of plant – it’s like we get to see and hear something new with every track. Also, this is unlike anything Led Zeppelin ever did – not that the...
- Shine It All Around. “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.
- In the Mood. 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.
- Sea of Love. “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.
- Tall Cool One. “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.
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- “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.
- “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.
Oct 20, 2017 · 7. “In The Mood” (from The Principle Of Moments, 1983) One of Plant’s big solo hits, “In The Mood” comes a few years after the end of Zeppelin and is an early instance of Plant finding ...
Aug 22, 2023 · Such songs have transcended musical boundaries to attain universal recognition as timeless classics. Within “Kashmir,” one finds the convergence of rock, funk, and even a hint of an African dust storm, exemplifying Led Zeppelin’s multifaceted approach to crafting rock music.
