In 1984, Plant formed a short-lived all-star retro rock group with musicians Jimmy Page (also of Led Zeppelin), Jeff Beck, and Phil Collins called The Honeydrippers. The band had a Top Ten hit with their song "Sea of Love", a remake of the Phil Phillips' chestnut. Plant's also notably performed with Page in the outfit Page & Plant.
Plant's love of the music of Morocco led him to a new collaboration called Robert Plant and the Strange Sensation. The band's releases met with critical acclaim and numerous Grammy nominations. They completed a notable 2006 tour of Europe in September.
In 2007, Plant began recording and performing with American bluegrass star Alison Krauss. A duet album, Raising Sand, was released on 23 October 2007 on Rounder Records. The album, recorded in Nashville and Los Angeles and produced by T-Bone Burnett, met with enormous critical and commercial success. Tours have reached devoted audiences in multiple cities.
The year of 2010 proves to be yet another successful year for the lemon squeezer. During the summer, Plant will be reuniting with his old, Pre-Zep group, The Band Of Joy, for a tour of the southern and mid continental tour of the US.
In 2012 Robert Plant starts another band project going by the name Sensational Space Shifters releasing the live album Robert Plant Presents: Sensational Space Shifters. Along with Plant himself the band consists of Liam "Skin" Tyson, Justin Adams, Billy Fuller and John Baggot along with Dave Smith, Juldeh Camara and Patty Griffin.
Killing The Blues
Robert Plant Lyrics
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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
The opening lines of "Killing The Blues" by Robert Plant & Alison Krauss set the scene for a story of autumnal romance. The falling leaves in their gentle beauty, colored in red and gold, set the lovers' hearts on fire, burning like moonbeams in their eyes. The metaphor of falling leaves represents the fleeting nature of life and the inevitability of change. The song continues with somebody witnessing the singer swinging the world by its tail, bounding over white clouds and killing the blues. The idiom of "swinging the world by its tail" suggests victory and a sense of accomplishment, while "killing the blues" denotes overcoming sorrow or loss.
However, the mood changes as the singer reveals that they are guilty of something they hope the listener never experiences. There is nothing sadder than losing oneself in love, implying that the singer has had their heart broken. And yet, somebody once again saw them swinging the world and bouncing over the clouds killing the blues; the repetition of this line suggests that despite the heartbreak, the singer remains resilient, holding onto hope for a better future. In the final verse, the singer is asked to leave their lover, to find what they need, despite already feeling like they have found it. Somebody once again sees them swinging the world and bouncing over the clouds, killing the blues.
Overall, "Killing The Blues" is a song about hope and resilience in the face of heartbreak. The falling leaves and changing seasons become a metaphor for the ups and downs of love, while the image of swinging the world and bounding over clouds represents the possibility of triumphing over adversity.
Interesting facts about "Killing the Blues":
Line by Line Meaning
Leaves were falling, just like embers
Autumn leaves fell from trees, resembling glowing embers
In colors red and gold, they set us on fire
The vibrant hues of the leaves ignited passion within us
Burning just like a moonbeam in our eyes
The colors of the leaves were so bright, they appeared to sparkle like moonbeams in our eyes
Somebody said they saw me
Rumors spread about me
Swinging the world by the tail
Being in control and having power over everything
Bouncing over a white cloud
Living a carefree and happy existence
Killing the blues
Defeating sadness and negative emotions
Now I'm guilty of something
I've done something wrong
I hope you never do because there is nothing
I don't want you to experience the same pain
Sadder than losing yourself in love
Than losing your sense of self in a romantic relationship
Now you ask me, just to leave you
You're asking me to go away from you
To go out on my own
To become independent and self-reliant
And get what I need to
To achieve my personal goals and desires
You want me to find what I've already had
You want me to rediscover what I've lost
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROWLAND JON SALLEY
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@bobnunn4363
Sometimes there just aren't the words to describe how good something is. This is one of those times!
@wungnaongamsiro4654
👍
@colin25250
Prefer Martin Simpson version
@holnngt
AMEN!
@jacqdaniels9093
Still one my top favorite albums. Since the day it came out. Been waiting on a second album.
@dannyharrington4978
That's so true. After losing somebody, this song becomes.....somthing else
@kennewell2198
Always been a fan of both.
The lyrics of this Rowland Salley tune, are the most perfect example of composition.
These 2 legends did it great justice.
Bravo
@joeblow4785
Human, earthly, mortal words cannot describe how awesome this song is !!!!!
@richardedkins8856
A beautiful song. Beautifully sung. Robert Plant has an unbelievable voice. Magical.
@audreywilt5608
Allison is a harmonic genius, she can turn anything into a perfect harmony.