Listening to Robert Plant on Radio Paradise

The more i hear this the more I like this

Posted 3 weeks ago by slaskey [ Reply ]

There is homage and just outright theft---this guy is clearly ripping off Led Zeppelin's vocalist.

Posted 3 weeks ago by brianbouton [ Reply ]

xkolibuul wrote:

In 2002, if my math is correct, Plant was 54. Why you would expect him to be still reprising his Led Zep era vocals at that age is beyond me. This is lovely, and a fitting evolution of one of the very best vocalists who has ever graced our world.

"…one of the very best vocalists who has ever graced our world."

Sorry, but this sounds strained and tortured to me. He's almost tolerable when he's hiding behind Allison Krause, but this, as much of the early Led Zep stuff—though for different reasons—is unlistenable for me.

Posted 2 months ago by TurtleMan [ Reply ]

I don't think Tim Buckley's original can ever be surpassed, but I appreciated Plant's restrained effort here. He obviously respects the song.

Posted 5 months ago by On_The_Beach [ Reply ]

Xeric wrote:

What is it, Hal?

Blain wants his white fedora back.

Posted 5 months ago by andyhumphrey [ Reply ]

Horrible. Why can't he leave the original as it is.

Posted 8 months ago by joko63808 [ Reply ]

I like this cover a lot, except for the fact that he clearly sings "let me unfold you" which is amusingly wrong.

Posted 11 months ago by Murray [ Reply ]

This is a deeply magical song filled with melodies and lyrics that make me happy then sad. Happy because of the feelings they evoke, and sad because I know the song is going to end. God really did break the mold after Robert Plant.

Posted 1 year ago by daveinnj [ Reply ]

rmoore007 wrote:

Sorry, I'm not buying it....just doesn't compare to the version by This Mortal Coil.

Agree, Liz Fraser's vocals were outstanding.

Posted 1 year ago by RodneyAjax [ Reply ]

I’ve now heard 3 versions on RP, Mortal Coil , Sinead and this, and I love them all. Guess that’s the sign of a well written song. Thank you RP!

Posted 1 year ago by OlderGentleman [ Reply ]

Just heard Sinead's version for the first time on RP yesterday - this song is getting lot of love from the RP team.

Posted 1 year ago by aspicer [ Reply ]

A truly great song and cool that I now know Plant covered it, but would prefer to hear one of the over versions!

Posted 1 year ago by dtl [ Reply ]

Anyway, being elected to from any (print-)media, my early seventy life would have been smaller without him and them!

Posted 1 year ago by Pitjes [ Reply ]

Just gave this a 9

Posted 1 year ago by jp33442 [ Reply ]

MysteryMan wrote:

That is the truth! Artist with no comparison and vocalist of great depth in feeling and texture all through his career. His Desert Island Discs shows him to be a man of breadth.

Here's a link to the BBC blurb about the Robert Plant episode of Desert Island Discs . The page also contains a link to the audio, if you would like to listen.

Posted 1 year ago by ramsay [ Reply ]

xkolibuul wrote:

In 2002, if my math is correct, Plant was 54. Why you would expect him to be still reprising his Led Zep era vocals at that age is beyond me. This is lovely, and a fitting evolution of one of the very best vocalists who has ever graced our world.

It must have been 20 years ago I saw Sir Robert perform this song at the end of his set. Alone on stage, a capella he silenced the entire venue with every breath. My wife a die hard Zep fan was blown away. There were plenty of Zep riffs played that night with his amazing band but this song was a highlight.

Posted 1 year ago by Delawhere [ Reply ]

First time I heard Tim Buckley sing this song was on TV at the end of an episode of The Monkees. It took my breath away. While Mr. Plant's voice is an incredible instrument, Tim's version and Elizabeth Frazier's vocals haunt me still.

Posted 1 year ago by kcatalina [ Reply ]

Sorry, I'm not buying it....just doesn't compare to the version by This Mortal Coil.

Posted 1 year ago by rmoore007 [ Reply ]

Well, everybody should consider listening to the original from Tim Buckley and even more of him.

Posted 1 year ago by vincent7771lebert [ Reply ]

Never realized this is actually a Tim Buckley song until reading the wikipedia entry today. Very nice cover of a cover!

Posted 1 year ago by thatslongformud [ Reply ]

Xeric wrote:

What is it, Hal?

Just a moment
...
just a moment
....

Posted 1 year ago by TheKing2 [ Reply ]

Make it stop! This one belongs to Liz!

Posted 1 year ago by Foggymountain [ Reply ]

fredriley wrote:

Not a patch on the This Mortal Coil version, not by a long, long chalk. Stick to rock, Plantie. 3 from the Nottingham jury.

Edit: sorry, make that a 2 - it really gets worse and more offensive as it goes on. Bring on Liz Fraser and her goose-pimple-inducing ethereal voice.

To be fair, almost anything is better when Liz Fraser sings it

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Posted 1 year ago by franta [ Reply ]

Poor version of This Mortals Coil's classic.

Posted 2 years ago by joko63808 [ Reply ]

xkolibuul wrote:

In 2002, if my math is correct, Plant was 54. Why you would expect him to be still reprising his Led Zep era vocals at that age is beyond me. This is lovely, and a fitting evolution of one of the very best vocalists who has ever graced our world.

That is the truth! Artist with no comparison and vocalist of great depth in feeling and texture all through his career. His Desert Island Discs shows him to be a man of breadth.

Posted 2 years ago by MysteryMan [ Reply ]

Murdered it.

Posted 3 years ago by Cadger [ Reply ]

xkolibuul wrote:

In 2002, if my math is correct, Plant was 54. Why you would expect him to be still reprising his Led Zep era vocals at that age is beyond me. This is lovely, and a fitting evolution of one of the very best vocalists who has ever graced our world.

In 1982 I saw Robert fronting The Honeydrippers at Bradford University. Some intellectual in the crowd called for 'Stairway to Heaven.' Despite my having seen Led Zep at Knebworth three years previously I really did not think that Robert should then or should ever be restricted in repertoire. What he has done over the years (lets give him a pass on Now and Zen) has shown he has a voice that can rock and croon with equal melodic quality. I am, and will always be, a fan of the man and not simply the era of Led Zep in which he was a quarter of the whole.

Posted 3 years ago by MysteryMan [ Reply ]

In 2002, if my math is correct, Plant was 54. Why you would expect him to be still reprising his Led Zep era vocals at that age is beyond me. This is lovely, and a fitting evolution of one of the very best vocalists who has ever graced our world.

Posted 3 years ago by xkolibuul [ Reply ]

fredriley wrote:

Not a patch on the This Mortal Coil version, not by a long, long chalk. Stick to rock, Plantie. 3 from the Nottingham jury.

Edit: sorry, make that a 2 - it really gets worse and more offensive as it goes on. Bring on Liz Fraser and her goose-pimple-inducing ethereal voice.

Given this is Robert Plant it distresses me enormously to agree with you fredriley

Posted 4 years ago by ScottishWillie [ Reply ]

jenakle wrote:

Dave?

What is it, Hal?

Posted 15 years ago by Xeric [ Reply ]

Might not be bad if I were trying to relax, but not what I want to hear on a Monday morning. Perhaps everyone listening in parts of the world where it's evening might be enjoying this.

Posted 15 years ago by handyrae [ Reply ]

I think that this song iniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinadca;k;ladslcn ofa'd mmmmmmmmmmmm;... OOPS..I nodded off there.

Posted 15 years ago by More_Cowbell [ Reply ]

Dave?

Posted 15 years ago by jenakle [ Reply ]

...always glad to hear this...

Posted 15 years ago by mandolin [ Reply ]

HarrO wrote:

Bill hasn't played this tune in the last five and half years??

And now that we've heard it, we know why.

Posted 15 years ago by catsoup [ Reply ]

Not a patch on the This Mortal Coil version, not by a long, long chalk. Stick to rock, Plantie. 3 from the Nottingham jury.

Edit: sorry, make that a 2 - it really gets worse and more offensive as it goes on. Bring on Liz Fraser and her goose-pimple-inducing ethereal voice.

Posted 15 years ago by fredriley [ Reply ]

Bill hasn't played this tune in the last five and half years??

Posted 15 years ago by HarrO [ Reply ]

Originally Posted by BLADERUNNER: what a horrible song, not worthy of a great singer like Mr. Plant

I think you'll find it's the singer, not the song. Plant should stick to what he's good at...which is...umm?....umm? :p

Posted 21 years ago by Ngoziman [ Reply ]

i actually fell asleep during this song....oh, Robert, how could you? what a horrible song, not worthy of a great singer like Mr. Plant. how about Immigrant Song, instead?

Posted 21 years ago by BLADERUNNER [ Reply ]

Originally Posted by Ngoziman: ... but you can't beat the original by Tim Buckley, who wrote it 35(!) years ago. I'll upload Tim's version - maybe Bill can play the versions head-to-head. No contest.

I'd be up for trying the original... as below.. I agree this is the worst I've heard it.. even the country version is better... yuck! I said *that* word (country) :D

Posted 21 years ago by TreborG2 [ Reply ]

One of my all-time favourites practically ruined. Plant should stick to songs within his vocal range. Elizabeth Fraser did an excellent version with This Mortal Coil, but you can't beat the original by Tim Buckley, who wrote it 35(!) years ago. I'll upload Tim's version - maybe Bill can play the versions head-to-head. No contest.

Posted 21 years ago by Ngoziman [ Reply ]

Makes me turn off radio paradise ... :(

Posted 21 years ago by wilderbill [ Reply ]

Rock \'n\' roll/life on the road obviously took its toll. He has lost it, or I\'m not that easily impressed anymore, whatever, it just doesn\'t convince me.

Posted 21 years ago by Johray63 [ Reply ]

Barf. Pure schmaltz. Might as well be listening to Lawrence Welk.

Posted 22 years ago by Hannio [ Reply ]

I think it\'s lovely. Between this and his \"Darkness, Darkness\" cover, I think I need to buy this album.

Posted 22 years ago by deneb [ Reply ]

Hmmm.... :roll:

Posted 22 years ago by Heathen [ Reply ]

Link for fans - songs he did with Priory of Brion

Posted 22 years ago by Terror-Tubby [ Reply ]

Ugh... Plant singing a Coil song is pure slumming. He just makes me ill.

Posted 22 years ago by rgrace [ Reply ]

I just can\'t rate it at 5 or above.. I don\'t like how people sing and quiver their voice like it adds some false emotion to their attempt.. can\'t stand it... but the one by.. um.. what\'s her name... anyway.. her nazle twang grates too.. so its 6 or 1/2 dozzen either way you\'d have it. :D

Posted 22 years ago by TreborG2 [ Reply ]

Originally Posted by Hannio: Boring, schmaltzy, pretentious. I can just imagine Plant singing in a smokey, sleazy lounge. Wearing red lipstick. Where's the barfing smiley?

I forgot to add banal.

Posted 22 years ago by Hannio [ Reply ]

Boring, schmaltzy, pretentious. I can just imagine Plant singing in a smokey, sleazy lounge. Wearing red lipstick. Where\'s the barfing smiley?

Posted 22 years ago by Hannio [ Reply ]

Originally Posted by Relayer: Damn...I don't care how old Bob Plant gets....he is still THE MAN!

Agreed! This is terrific , and I'm glad he came back. :D

Posted 22 years ago by rgj13 [ Reply ]

Damn...I don\'t care how old Bob Plant gets....he is still THE MAN!

Posted 22 years ago by Relayer [ Reply ]