That's kind of what I was thinking. Tall Cool One or Hurting Kind. I can't argue against Big Log, even though it is on the softer side. (No pun intended.)
💯 agree.. A Fave .. I’ve driven the 29 Palms Highway and been to 29 Palms many times.. Even drove this Highway listening to this song numerous times .. Great Memories ..
Also, his work with Alison Kraus on two albums that is so different and yet so good. I saw them this past year in concert and he is as good as he ever was. He has evolved musically, thank goodness, no one should ever stay in their lane, change lanes to grow. He is such a great artist and goes down roads we would not think possible. An open musical mind Jay. I went on this journey with this man from Zepplin to now and have enjoyed the ride.
Some of the duets are "Gone, Gone , Gone " "Can't Let Go" they also did some Led Zeppelin songs such as "Battle of Evermore". The Wilson sisters of Heart also did Battle of Evermore with another of their bands - The Lovemongers which was on soundtrack of movie "Singles"
Phill Collins was the drummer on the album. Some of the synthesizer sounds were created by Robbie Blunt. Robbie had a Roland Gr-707 guitar connected to a P.P.G. wave 2.2 synthesizer. This is one of Robert Plant's best songs
“Burning down one side” features Phil Collins on drums, “tall cool one “ is awesome. It’s different with him sampling zeppelin stuff. “Pledge pin” is catchy and I love “heaven knows”
It’s important to realize that during this period, Plant was actively trying to create separation between his solo work and Led Zeppelin. Notice that this song doesn’t even have a chorus. Neither does Big Log. He didn’t perform Zeppelin songs live during this period either. This finally changed with 1988’s “Now and Zen” album, and he performed some Zeppelin songs on the following album’s tour (Manic Nirvana).
What you're saying is very true, but he did put out many rocking songs that most definitely had a Zeppelin influence, I liked most of his solo work, however there were some songs that were too much for me, Shaken n Stirred was probably his worst album, although it did have 3 or 4 really good songs on it, but my favorite album was his last one before him and Jimmy got back together, Fate of Nations, he called out to Jimmy on Calling to You, great song ... ps I can't stand 29 Palms lol
I loved this version of Plant, Zep had been playing throughout the 70s but the decade was ending and music was changing and the older artists were looking for change, and to stay relevant. Plant nailed it with his then new solo stuff.
Ohhh down another rabbit hole you go. Robert Plants solo work is so good. BIG LOG, Lay Down Your Arms…. All so good. The Principle of Moments LP is classic Plant. Also the Now and Zen album , my favorite. Tie Dye on the Highway, such a rocking song.
Thru With The Two Step and Stranger Here... Than Over There are great songs off Principle. That whole album is amazing. I love the reggae breakdown in Horizontal Departure.
Great song, saw him on that tour, the crowd was so into it that they vibrated the bleachers in the stadium, he was so damn great. Do Big Log or Heaven Knows for more Plant solo greatness. Enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎹🎶
Phil Collins was Robert Plant's drummer on his first two albums and tours and plays the drums on this song. Plant general feeling on Led Zeppelin was "been there done that" and always strives to do different things and stay fresh in his career. He generally shied away from singing like in Zep, but would do it every now and then (especially on the albums Manic Nirvana, and some on Fate of Nations. Plant is probably one of the very few from his generations of rockers who is still creating very relevant music at his advanced age.
Big WWII song. It came out before the U.S. got into the war. The lyrics were written early on and the Andrews Sisters covered it in the early 50s. Bette Midler recorded it in 1973.
Jay I get what you’re saying. Sometimes a song isn’t about only the vocal or the genre. Listen to the song again but this time close your eyes and block out the vocal. I guarantee you’ll get it. Plant is one of those versatile, complex musical geniuses. Thanks for this. Keep on smiling 🇨🇦
Robert’s first solo album after Zeppelin (Pictures At Eleven) was an incredible debut effort. I definitely fell in love with that album. He obviously has a record of working with outstanding guitarists, because Robby Blunt certainly shines on the whole album. Thanks for another great reaction, and please continue with more solo Plant. ♥️✌🏼😎
TIE DIE ON THE HIGHWAY, BIG LOG, TALL COOL ONE, and SHIP OF FOOLS. That's about all you need to hear from Robert Plant's solo effort but... It's essential listening.
This was from his 1983 album "The Principle of Moments"... Love that album. It was his second solo album. He had 3 radio hits off it... this song... "Other Arms" and "Big Log". Really thought the whole album is worth a listen. Use to love putting it on and letting it play straight through. It starts with "Open Arms" and ends with "Big Log".
Oddly enough, Phil not only played on both of Robert’s first two solo LPs, but in both cases replaced other drummers (Cozy Powell and Barriemore Barlow) who got sacked after doing two songs. AND he went on tour with Plant for the second album. Phil was the workaholic of all time back then - he did this in between working with Genesis, doing solo albums and quite a few guest appearances elsewhere.
@@donjackson5522 Very true (I'm thinking of that amazing drum intro Cozy did on "Stargazer" by Rainbow) and Barlow is no slouch either. I suppose both may have been cases of people just not getting along. Or in Cozy's case, maybe he skipped out on a session to go for an impromptu road trip in his Ferrari - which, legend has it, was what got him fired from Rainbow. Regardless, Phil finished things off nicely, and all three were/are amazing musicians.
So many solo albums and some amazing duet albums with the likes Alison Krauss. His genre is heavy rock and he tries to give the listeners a different vibe depending upon what band he is playing with. Latter solos are stunning - you have so much to listen and learn about his musical styles. Listen to albums Dreanland; or Mighty ReArranger; or Walking into Clarksdale with Jimmy Page (No Quarter is asleep good). lol Rob said “zen” in his critique and Robert Plant did a solo album called Now and Zen!!
Amber, have you sound like a professional music reviewer with the lingo that you use, it's spot on! You just simply GET IT.. You pick up on the vibe of the music and video. I understand being used to hearing a singer sing in one manner, but It's nice to vibe with the artistry of the solo artists in the 80s and realize each musician's uniqueness in how they transitioned into the new decade. Amber equals ...BRILLIANT!
Hey Amber, since you are wearing your Metallica shirt... it is time you heard their masterpiece "Master of Puppets" - album version or live in Seattle or Manchester you can't go wrong. Iconic song! Love yall!
Good to hear you finally did a Robert Plant solo song guys so TY, YOU MUST DO.... "BIG LOG" ...next it is a brilliant solo single for Robert. Not only a fantastic song but a very laid back and drifting type of song. Always loved it and I am sure you both will enjoy as well. Keep Safe Keep Strong 🦘🦘🦘🦘🎵🎵🎵🎵🎶🎶🎶🎶
Robert Plant definitely went away from the harder rock that Led Zeppelin was doing. But he still put out a lot of great music & had a lot of success in his solo career. This was a great album that this came from. We listened to it a lot when ut came out, one because it was a great album & two, it put my girlfriend at the time In The Mood. Here's sone of Robert's classic solo material. Big Log (from that same album) Ship Of Fools Heaven Knows Calling To You 29 Palms Little By Little Tall Cool One I Believe He does a couple of great covers to. If I Were A Carpenter Darkness, Darkness
Get out of your little box, Jay! There's a whole big world full of great music that doesn't fit into the handful of formats you've boxed yourself into. I hate to hear what you would say about Plant singing "Satan, Your Kingdom Must Come Down" with his Band of Joy from 2010.
Love plant. I'm going to throw something at you that is really underrated,but I've seen the way you guys get in the groove. Check out The infectious grooves. The song infectious grooves is a great underrated song. It's a collaborative band , but the band lays down, well, infectious grooves.
Biggest zep fan ever here. Plants voice grew older as he did. The music must follow the journey. One cannot live as a screaming rock God forever, you need to evolve with time.
Many of his solo songs were more on the mellow jazzy style, Jay. However, he did have a couple of rockin' solo songs, "Tall Cool One" & "Hurting Kind" come to mind if you want to react to those. Thanks. 😎
If you ever wanna revisit The Honeydrippers, check out *Good Rockin' At Midnight* If you want rocking, solo Plant, check out *Tall Cool One* or *Hurting Kind*
A really fun song for Female Friday would be “I Know” by Dionne Farris! It’s one of the most underrated songs of the 90s, and it gave Dionne a solo alternative rock hit after her hip hop career with Arrested Development. Not many people have that kind of range!
I'm also adding my vote for Big Log (weird name but great song) and Moonlight in Somoza, another beauty. Those two are his best IMO. request reminder for: Genesis - Mama King Crimson - Epitaph Alan Parsons Project - La Sagrada Familia all of those epic!
If you want to hear Robert Plant and Jimmy Page together but NOT Led Zeppelin, you should react to the song The Only One, which is from Jimmy Page's late 80's solo album Outrider. The song also features John Bonham's son Jason on drums.
