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Robert Plant — Killing the Blues
Album: Raising Sand
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Released: 2007
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Leaves were falling, just like embers,
In colors red and gold, they set us on fire
Burning just like a moonbeam in our eyes.

Somebody said they saw me,
Swinging the world by the tail
Bouncing over a white cloud,
Killing the blues.

Now I'm guilty of something...
I hope you never do
Because there is nothing
Sadder than losing yourself in love.

Somebody said they saw me,
Swinging the world by the tail
Bouncing over a white cloud,
Killing the blues.

Now you ask me... just to leave you
To go out on my own
And get what I need to.
You want me to find what I've already had.

Somebody said they saw me,
Swinging the world by the tail
Bouncing over a white cloud,
Killing the blues.

Somebody said they saw me,
Swinging the world by the tail
Bouncing over a white cloud,
Killing the blues.
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fantastic album! my favorite track. well done, RP 
Posted 1 year ago by skf1062    [ Reply ]
 j-mccull wrote:

I love Radio Paradise. Bill has provided us with an incredible option to commercial programming. But it always surprises me that there are so many music snobs here! I may not like everything, but I at least give it a listen and try to find things to appreciate in whatever is played. Robert Plant was helping to redefine rock-n-roll and the connection between rnr and folk music before AK was even born! I k now that there is a certain disrespect now for Zeppelin and how they handled covers, but there is NO debating the significance of the music. This CD is a very interesting recording, full of great music. Why can't we just listen to the great mix that Bill has provided us without complaining about the artists and acting like elite music critic snobs? Jeez...



Yes
And also in general,...
Posted 1 year ago by Damerevo    [ Reply ]
Great song. I like the Shawn Colvin version.
Posted 1 year ago by nutrod42    [ Reply ]
This sound sublime on my studio monitors. Dreamy
Posted 1 year ago by rahall1969    [ Reply ]
Swing that torld by a wail, Mr. Plant. 
Posted 2 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
NICE!!!
Posted 2 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
Robert Plant is a 'Rock and Roll God!'  His Music is a Blessing to Past and Future Generations.   
Posted 3 years ago by juandiablo    [ Reply ]
a 9 straight from the mine
Posted 3 years ago by Shipp    [ Reply ]
 jonahboo wrote:

let's cut to the chase here....Plant bang her or not?



Eww.  Glad I don't live in your head.
Posted 3 years ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
T-Bone Burnett is the artist here.

Alison and Robert are amazing talents, but this album is all T-Bone!
Posted 3 years ago by rgio    [ Reply ]
 marciajsilsbee wrote:
T Bone Burnett can do no wrong.
Yeah - Robert also
Posted 3 years ago by jmsmy    [ Reply ]
that guy can't do anything bad :)
Posted 3 years ago by jmsmy    [ Reply ]
T Bone Burnett can do no wrong.
Posted 3 years ago by marciajsilsbee    [ Reply ]
 helgigermany wrote:
Robert Plant, one of the best 100 voices in Business!
 
Making the Top 100 is not exactly high praise.
Congratulations, you just edged out Leo Sayer and Rupert Holmes.
(Just a joke, folks; I love this CD!)
Posted 4 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
so many people have covered this song. I don't think I've heard a bad cover, some better some not, this one is very beautiful. thanks BillG
Posted 4 years ago by eyke    [ Reply ]
I hate most Robert Plant stuff but I find myself unwillingly liking this one. 
Posted 4 years ago by GeorgeMWoods    [ Reply ]
Sad day to be hearing this . . .R.I.P John Prine 
Posted 4 years ago by Sawyer    [ Reply ]
Try the Shawn Colvin version
Posted 4 years ago by 1014495713    [ Reply ]
He's hinted at a new one for 2020.

 jimmy99s wrote:
Huge Zep fan, but this is so so good! Would love to hear more Plant and Krauss! I love how Robert Plant constantly evolves, a true artist!
 

Posted 4 years ago by renaultr17    [ Reply ]
 below72 wrote:


 
+1...…… no way to word it better.
Posted 5 years ago by awightman1    [ Reply ]
"Swinging the world by the tail"  'Nuff said!
Posted 5 years ago by macadavy    [ Reply ]
Huge Zep fan, but this is so so good! Would love to hear more Plant and Krauss! I love how Robert Plant constantly evolves, a true artist!
Posted 5 years ago by jimmy99s    [ Reply ]
 below72 wrote:
One of the best, if not the best comment, ever posted on Radio Paradise.
Written 11 years ago, it is as fresh today as it was then.
thx, g.

 

Posted 5 years ago by below72    [ Reply ]
 j-mccull wrote:
I love Radio Paradise. Bill has provided us with an incredible option to commercial programming. But it always surprises me that there are so many music snobs here! I may not like everything, but I at least give it a listen and try to find things to appreciate in whatever is played. Robert Plant was helping to redefine rock-n-roll and the connection between rnr and folk music before AK was even born! I k now that there is a certain disrespect now for Zeppelin and how they handled covers, but there is NO debating the significance of the music. This CD is a very interesting recording, full of great music. Why can't we just listen to the great mix that Bill has provided us without complaining about the artists and acting like elite music critic snobs? Jeez...
 

Posted 5 years ago by below72    [ Reply ]
robert plant en balade avec alison pas mal belle chanson
Posted 5 years ago by tolomiro52    [ Reply ]
Not typically a fan of Robert Plant, but this is quite nice.
Posted 5 years ago by emcibulka    [ Reply ]
 jonahboo wrote:
let's cut to the chase here....Plant bang her or not?
 
Thank God I was born with a fully functioning brain.
Posted 5 years ago by xray38    [ Reply ]
 kingart wrote:
Hmm. First time here at RP for me. I'm having trouble with the fact that this is the Communications Breakdown Dazed and Confused dude. Help me, I fell down and can't get up. 
OK, he met Brian Eno in a bar somewhere and they concocted this lovely tune. I'll take it. 
 
 
I'm pretty sure it was MR. T-Bone Burnett he ran into.  Plant never stays stuck in the past.  He is constantly evolving.  This is a great album, so give it a listen if you can.  The combo was unexpected but incredible.
Posted 5 years ago by khardog145    [ Reply ]
let's cut to the chase here....Plant bang her or not?
Posted 5 years ago by Wonderloaf    [ Reply ]
I usually PSD whenever anything by Plant, especially LedZep, comes on, but Alison makes this a bit enjoyable.
Posted 5 years ago by skibbenr    [ Reply ]
This is a phenomenal album.  Almost every song is as golden as Ms. Krauss's voice.
Posted 5 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
 richlister wrote:

I'd rather listen to the barking dog.
 
Some people really like dogs.
Posted 5 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
Hmm. First time here at RP for me. I'm having trouble with the fact that this is the Communications Breakdown Dazed and Confused dude. Help me, I fell down and can't get up. 
OK, he met Brian Eno in a bar somewhere and they concocted this lovely tune. I'll take it. 
 
Posted 5 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]

 

{#Arrowu}


Posted 10 years ago by Candela    [ Reply ]
 DeeCee1109 wrote:
Alison could sing with a barking dog and I'd listen. 
 
....... and me :))
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
 DeeCee1109 wrote:
Alison could sing with a barking dog and I'd listen. 
 
I'd rather listen to the barking dog.
Posted 10 years ago by richlister    [ Reply ]
Alison could sing with a barking dog and I'd listen. 
Posted 10 years ago by DeeCee1109    [ Reply ]
 helgigermany wrote:
Robert Plant, one of the best 100 voices in Business!

 
Lol. I'd say one of the best 99 voices. ;)
Posted 11 years ago by mauguima    [ Reply ]
Robert Plant, one of the best 100 voices in Business!
Posted 11 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
This is really beautiful. Thank you...
Posted 11 years ago by Colorado    [ Reply ]
This is actually quite beautiful.  Their voices blend well.
Posted 11 years ago by grant    [ Reply ]
For those who haven't heard this CD - there is a reason it won so many awards.  And, not nice about the picture below! {#Sad}
Posted 11 years ago by dmcfadyen    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:

I'd prefer a Marcel Marceau version...


 
Good one, Fred!

Still, this is probably the tune that would compel me to buy the CD. So much of this product seemed like a manufactured mismatch, but this is lovely.
Posted 11 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
This is not actually a Greg Brown song. It's been covered by many folks over the years, but was written by Rowland Salley. Video of him performing it with Chris Issak's band: https://youtu.be/VMZJqsj_hAU
Posted 11 years ago by dtoohey    [ Reply ]
A lovely piece, but incongruous. Kind of hard to hear the same guy who sang that he wanted to be your backdoor man. 
Posted 11 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:

I'd prefer a Marcel Marceau version...

 
{#Roflol} Although I dare to differ, your line puts a big smile on my face (always weird to smile to a screen, isn't it?) - Glad I am back online
Posted 11 years ago by ambrebalte    [ Reply ]
If i could kill the blues i would.....
Posted 11 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 vit wrote:
This version pales so much in comparison to Smithers' and Prine's that it actually offends me. This is like something you'd hear in the motel bar in Vegas at 2am.
 
You say that like it's a bad thing.
Posted 12 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:

I'd prefer a Marcel Marceau version...

 
One of the funniest posts I've read in a long, long time. I personally love the song, but that is some funny $#!t.
Posted 12 years ago by d-don    [ Reply ]
God...what a beautiful duo...
Posted 12 years ago by bluecshells    [ Reply ]
 nalle wrote:
I love this, I don´t care what people say it´s a beauty.
 
Yes!
Posted 12 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
:)
Posted 12 years ago by Snoopy2    [ Reply ]
The blues isn't all you're killing Robert.{#No}
Posted 12 years ago by hubcapsally    [ Reply ]
 thenicholas wrote:
My head says this is music for my parents' generation but my heart keeps smiling when I hear it.
 
If a song is "good", it will cross generations.
Posted 13 years ago by januismer    [ Reply ]
My head says this is music for my parents' generation but my heart keeps smiling when I hear it.
Posted 13 years ago by thenicholas    [ Reply ]
 vit wrote:
This version pales so much in comparison to Smithers' and Prine's that it actually offends me. This is like something you'd hear in the motel bar in Vegas at 2am.
 
Let's go I could use a drink and some drinking tunes
Posted 13 years ago by martinc    [ Reply ]
This version pales so much in comparison to Smithers' and Prine's that it actually offends me. This is like something you'd hear in the motel bar in Vegas at 2am.
Posted 13 years ago by vit    [ Reply ]
I like this version and Shawn Colvin's but my favorite version is by Chris Smither - deep sigh....
Posted 13 years ago by clarabowdo    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:

I'd prefer a Marcel Marceau version...

 
ROFL.
I disagree, but it still gave me a good laugh. Thanks!

Posted 13 years ago by agkagk    [ Reply ]
 keller1 wrote:


If this was been performed by someone obscure instead of these two, I don't think we ever would have heard it.

Really bland.

 
Thank you for articulating my feelings about this whole project.  I just don't get.  And I barely care enough to not care about them.

{#Rolleyes}{#No}

Posted 13 years ago by elgreenie1    [ Reply ]
Love it, a beauty!
Posted 13 years ago by nalle    [ Reply ]
 EarlOfTadwick wrote:
I prefer Shawn Colvin's version...
 
I saw her last night, she sang this song. Lovely.

edit: song was written  and performed by Roly Salley, covered by Shawn Colvin, John Prine, others.

Posted 13 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
 EarlOfTadwick wrote:
I prefer Shawn Colvin's version...
 
I'd prefer a Marcel Marceau version...

Posted 13 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
I prefer Shawn Colvin's version...
Posted 14 years ago by EarlOfTadwick    [ Reply ]
Great, great, great!!! Once more!
Posted 14 years ago by Orodrigues    [ Reply ]
While I like the new album, I can't help but think it will be hard to ever duplicate whatever magic they had going on here.

Robert and Alison... you're doing it right. 
Posted 14 years ago by bobringer    [ Reply ]
 nalle wrote:
I love this, I don´t care what people say it´s a beauty.
 
Yes. very nice!

Posted 14 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
 calypsus_1 wrote:

Robert Plant n Alison Krauss2 by ~Apocalypticaa
 
It took me a minute to realize that isn't actually a midget trying to give Robert Plant a reach-around... its just a bass player and some weird long lens perspective trick.
Posted 14 years ago by ch83575    [ Reply ]
 nalle wrote:
I love this, I don´t care what people say it´s a beauty.
  I'm with you{#Angel}


Posted 14 years ago by arserocket    [ Reply ]
I love this, I don´t care what people say it´s a beauty.
Posted 14 years ago by nalle    [ Reply ]

Robert Plant n Alison Krauss2 by ~Apocalypticaa
Jasmin  ©2008-2010 ~Apocalypticaa

Robert Plant <3 and Alison Krauss in Sweden Stockholm!! <3
Photo:Me


Posted 14 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
 bobringer wrote:
In case anybody is interested...

Robert Plant is recording and touring with his new "Band of Joy" featuring Patty Griffin on vocals.

I... for one... am excited. 
 
I'll be at the Mobile, AL show. {#Sunny}
Posted 14 years ago by fingerpin    [ Reply ]
In case anybody is interested...

Robert Plant is recording and touring with his new "Band of Joy" featuring Patty Griffin on vocals.

I... for one... am excited. 
Posted 14 years ago by bobringer    [ Reply ]
 keller1 wrote:
Really bland.

  One man's bland is another man's beautiful.


Posted 14 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
 ambrebalte wrote:

My mother is 75 years old. She used to live in the US some 50 years ago, in Kansas mostly,  and she brought back some blues albums. We lost all of them in one or the other moving. Each time I hear this song, particularly this one, I think about her. It makes her presence more real, more tangible (she lives in France and I live in China) -  I don't know why.

One thing for sure, I would love to go to a Robert Plant & Alison Krauss performance with her.


 
Does she listen to RP in France?....you could listen at the same time on either side of the world.

Posted 14 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
I wish this album would finally pound sand!
Posted 14 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]

My mother is 75 years old. She used to live in the US some 50 years ago, in Kansas mostly,  and she brought back some blues albums. We lost all of them in one or the other moving. Each time I hear this song, particularly this one, I think about her. It makes her presence more real, more tangible (she lives in France and I live in China) -  I don't know why.

One thing for sure, I would love to go to a Robert Plant & Alison Krauss performance with her.


Posted 14 years ago by ambrebalte    [ Reply ]
 dBdwg wrote:
nope, just don't get it.....don't dislike it too much, just did not meet my expectations....I can only shake my head and wonder what happened?
 

If this was been performed by someone obscure instead of these two, I don't think we ever would have heard it.

Really bland.

Posted 14 years ago by keller1    [ Reply ]
annersjen wrote:

Song actually written by Roley Salley, although Prine did also record it


You can find a snippet of it on his web site. It kicks this version's ass, rolls it up in an old carpet, and tosses it in a river. www.rowlandsalley.com/

Posted 15 years ago by vit    [ Reply ]
 flatpicker wrote:
I really like this song.
I'm a big fan of the album.
Nothing earth shattering about it.
But it's just so easy on the ears.

 

i'm with you!
Posted 15 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
I really like this song.
I'm a big fan of the album.
Nothing earth shattering about it.
But it's just so easy on the ears.

Posted 15 years ago by flatpicker    [ Reply ]
 AlienRelic wrote:
Somebody notify John Prine. His song has been found dead. Murdered, it seems.
 
Song actually written by Roley Salley, although Prine did also record it

Posted 15 years ago by annersjen    [ Reply ]
 On_The_Beach wrote:
Love this tune. My fave from the CD.
 

Me too.  I used to have this song on vinyl but I'll be darned if I can remeber whose version I had.  It wasn't Prine though.  I'm surprised how many listeners hated this record.  T-Bone knows what he's doing and Allison and robert's voices are magic together IMHO.

Still bummed at missed them at Ravinia last summer.
Posted 15 years ago by iscoot4peace    [ Reply ]
nope, just don't get it.....don't dislike it too much, just did not meet my expectations....I can only shake my head and wonder what happened?
Posted 15 years ago by dBdwg    [ Reply ]
Love Alison.  Love Zep. Like a lot of Robert Plant's solo stuff....

But this album just doesn't work for me.  {#No}   So I'll change stations for a while.  Headin' over to Blue Ears Blues Radio.


Posted 15 years ago by renostve999    [ Reply ]
 AlienRelic wrote:
Somebody notify John Prine. His song has been found dead. Murdered, it seems.
 
Oh God....he'll be devastated! Break it to him gently. {#Cry}
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
Somebody notify John Prine. His song has been found dead. Murdered, it seems.
Posted 15 years ago by AlienRelic    [ Reply ]
Love this tune. My fave from the CD.
Posted 15 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
 vit wrote:


This is an old comment now but thanks for pointing out that Chris Smither did this. I always thought it was John Prine. This Chris Smither stuff is really damn good.

 

Check out the Rory Salley version on Woodstock Mountain Revue, an amazing album!  I thought HE wrote it!
Posted 15 years ago by chuck_flacks    [ Reply ]
I've said it before: The entire CD blows.  Imagine my surprise at the music awards.  {#Puke}
Posted 15 years ago by cochlear    [ Reply ]
 Tim_in_N_FL wrote:
Great Chris Smither tune interpreted nicely by Plant & Krauss.  I've never heard the original.  For some reason, I really like Shawn Colvin's cover of it from her "Cover Girl" cd from the mid-90s  https://www.folkalley.com/music/amazon/asin/B0000029JI

 

No wonder it sounds familiar!!!! Used to listen to Chris Smither more than I have in recent years.  Knew this was hanging around the back of my brain somewhere, but couldn't make the connection.  THANK YOU!
Posted 15 years ago by Middleton    [ Reply ]
Tim_in_N_FL wrote:
Great Chris Smither tune interpreted nicely by Plant & Krauss. I've never heard the original. For some reason, I really like Shawn Colvin's cover of it from her "Cover Girl" cd from the mid-90s https://www.folkalley.com/music/amazon/asin/B0000029JI



This is an old comment now but thanks for pointing out that Chris Smither did this. I always thought it was John Prine. This Chris Smither stuff is really damn good.

Posted 15 years ago by vit    [ Reply ]
Amazingly boring

(and I know the Letter song...)

Posted 15 years ago by TheKing2    [ Reply ]
This is better than that "letter writing" song.  You know the one....
Posted 15 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
 smehan55 wrote:
I don't care what anybody says. I think this song, the CD (and the concert) are quite moving and brilliant, even intense. But at a mellow pace. I know that doesn't work for everybody, but whatdafug. To each his / her own, live and let live.  
 
I agree. Their show at Red Rocks was a bit subdued, but there was an unusual energy in the air that night that made for a memorable experience. Quite unlike any other show I've ever seen. 

Posted 15 years ago by Exene    [ Reply ]
 mica_moon wrote:
I just had a horrible thought. Being married to Carol Channing and being FORCED to drive 500 miles, to a Krauss/Plant performance with her.

"deeeeiamonds aaaaree a geeeirls best freeeeind" and other numbers from "Hello Dolly", all the way there,then of course, it would only get worse when I arrived. With Krauss standing there like a fencepost singing "When The Levee Breaks" and Black Dog (Hey Hey Momma like the way you moove Gonna make you sweat gonna make you groove!) And then at intermission i have to stand in line for a commemorative concert tote bag.
 
{#Lol}  While at the gift stand, don't forget the enameled Plant/Krause cowbell.

Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
Tim_in_N_FL wrote:
Great Chris Smither tune interpreted nicely by Plant & Krauss. I've never heard the original. For some reason, I really like Shawn Colvin's cover of it from her "Cover Girl" cd from the mid-90s https://www.folkalley.com/music/amazon/asin/B0000029JI


absolute ditto. blotto. mimeograph. carbon copy. you said it.

but i love the Chris Smither version best.

Posted 15 years ago by Gartholamundi    [ Reply ]
Thanks for this today Bill.
Posted 15 years ago by CCinSB    [ Reply ]
Plant and Krauss have already impressed sooo many people with their album they can now chose whom to impress...
Posted 15 years ago by rthomps2    [ Reply ]
Sorry, too slow fo rme, without a solid tune to make up for it. We have been here quite a few times and surely you can do more with a slide guitar than this :-(
Posted 15 years ago by jonrox    [ Reply ]
 liser wrote:


Try to imagine Alison Krauss pissed off and raising hell..."oooooooooh, I'm so mad, gosh darnit"  (stomps foot)

can't do it, can you...
 
Would that really be such a bad thing if she behaved as you imagine when she's angry?  I like to think showing a little control is preferable to wild ranting and throwing ashtrays! The thing is, you have absolutely no idea what she says or does when she's angry, do you? But perhaps we've gained some insight into your temperament{#Wink}  By the way, the song is great!
Posted 15 years ago by inindian    [ Reply ]
 mica_moon wrote:
I just had a horrible thought. Being married to Caroll Channing and being FORCED to drive 500 miles, to a Krauss/Plant performance with her.

"deeeeiamonds aaaaree a geeeirls best freeeeind" and other numbers from "Hello Dolly", all the way there,then of course, it would only get worse when I arrived. With Krauss standing there like a fencepost singing "When The Levee Breaks" and Black Dog (Hey Hey Momma like the way you moove Gonna make you sweat gonna make you groove!) And then at intermission i have to stand in line for a commemorative concert Tote Bag.
 

Try to imagine Alison Krauss pissed off and raising hell..."oooooooooh, I'm so mad, gosh darnit"  (stomps foot)

can't do it, can you...
Posted 15 years ago by liser    [ Reply ]

meh

Posted 15 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
Great Chris Smither tune interpreted nicely by Plant & Krauss.  I've never heard the original.  For some reason, I really like Shawn Colvin's cover of it from her "Cover Girl" cd from the mid-90s  https://www.folkalley.com/music/amazon/asin/B0000029JI

Posted 16 years ago by Tim_in_N_FL    [ Reply ]
had to come by and give Chris Smither some credit for writing this - RP and AK are doing a nice job with it
Posted 16 years ago by lophrequa    [ Reply ]
I don't care what anybody says. I think this song, the CD (and the concert) are quite moving and brilliant, even intense. But at a mellow pace. I know that doesn't work for everybody, but whatdafug. To each his / her own, live and let live.  
Posted 16 years ago by smehan55    [ Reply ]
 copymonkey wrote:


Carol Channing?
 
My wife is pissed at you Mr.Monkey.....
BTW...the concert was tremendous.Worth the drive.Always good to leave Kansas every once and awhile.


Posted 16 years ago by boober    [ Reply ]
Open up a dictionary, look for the word bland and next to it you will find this crap
Posted 16 years ago by tiggers    [ Reply ]
This is very pleasant. {#Meditate}
Posted 16 years ago by Kittee    [ Reply ]
{#Sleep}
Posted 16 years ago by DeeCee1109    [ Reply ]
 copymonkey wrote:


Carol Channing?
  I just had a horrible thought. Being married to Caroll Channing and being FORCED to drive 500 miles, to a Krauss/Plant performance with her.

"deeeeiamonds aaaaree a geeeirls best freeeeind" and other numbers from "Hello Dolly", all the way there,then of course, it would only get worse when I arrived. With Krauss standing there like a fencepost singing "When The Levee Breaks" and Black Dog (Hey Hey Momma like the way you moove Gonna make you sweat gonna make you groove!) And then at intermission i have to stand in line for a commemorative concert Tote Bag.
Posted 16 years ago by mica_moon    [ Reply ]
Oh dear god honey is it Dead yet? It sounds nearly dead, for the love of mercy, run over it again
Posted 16 years ago by mica_moon    [ Reply ]
this duet functions, had been made one for the other   -   8.
Posted 16 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
Can't say that I'm a big fan of this album, but I love Plant and Krauss and the harmonies are good here... just a little dirge-ish.
Posted 16 years ago by jbtidwell    [ Reply ]
Alexandra wrote:
Wow, their voices blend so naturally....I like this side of Robert Plant, too.
Yeah, different isn't it!
Posted 16 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
Their initials are an anagram of 'krap'. Fate?
Posted 16 years ago by Paul_in_Australia    [ Reply ]
gods what's wrong with playing the original version instead? Depressing.
Posted 16 years ago by vit    [ Reply ]
Wow, their voices blend so naturally....I like this side of Robert Plant, too.
Posted 16 years ago by Alexandra    [ Reply ]
Algee wrote:
Only the right-thinking people in this world will enjoy this collaboration. If you didn't, then you need to do some serious reappraisals of where you come down on other topics, along with your musical tastes, of course.
There's got to be some heavy irony there. Try shoving a smiley in next time. If you were serious, then you need your head examined for rampant egotism.
Posted 16 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
mach-hog wrote:
Likeable enough - but there's more complexity and better writing in the work done by Chip Taylor and Carrie Rodriguez - two CDs of note by them are: 1. The Trouble With Humans 2. Red Dog Tracks This one lacks complexity for all the pleasure of hearing those two voices in harmony.
Chip and Carrie are a different sort. Wonderfully, incredibly talented, and different from Bob and Ali. I think this song (and CD) are wonderful too, but in an entirely different sort of way. The contrast between their voices (and ages, and backgrounds, and...) makes it all the more compelling. Bob doesn't need the money. Neither does Ms. Krauss: she was performing in the Opry at 12 years old! It's an unusual pairing, not unlike Emmylou Harris and Mark Knopfler. Who don't need the money either: they're just doing it for kicks, trying something new, whatever. c. edit: I just found out Chip Taylor is the brother of Jon Voight. Looks very much like him.
Posted 16 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]