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.
Morning Dew
Robert Plant Lyrics
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Walk me out in the morning dew today;
Can't walk you out in the morning dew my honey
Can't walk you out in the morning dew today!
Thought I heard a young girl cry mama,
Thought I heard a young girl cry today-
You didn't hear no young girl crying mama,
Thought I heard a young man cry mama-
Thought I heard a young man cry today-
You didn't hear no young man crying mama
You didn't hear no young man cry today!
Now, there's no more morning dew
Now, there's no more morning dew-
What they've been saying all these years is true
Now, there's no more morning dew!
In Robert Plant's song "Morning Dew," the lyrics paint a picture of a desolate and emotionally heavy environment. The first two lines depict a longing to walk with a loved one in the morning dew, but ultimately, the singer cannot fulfill that wish. The repeated line "Can't walk you out in the morning dew today" suggests that something has prevented the two from being together, perhaps indicating a loss of some kind.
From there, the lyrics shift to a hauntingly sad tone with the mention of hearing someone cry for their mother. The repetition of the phrase "Thought I heard a young [girl/man] cry mama" underscores the singer's sense of confusion or denial to accept the reality of the situation. The singer seems to be in a state of disbelief as the lines "You didn't hear no young [girl/man] crying mama. You didn't hear no young [girl/man] cry today" are repeated, almost as if trying to convince himself that everything is fine.
The final lines of the song, "Now, there's no more morning dew. What they've been saying all these years is true. Now, there's no more morning dew," leave a sense of finality and acceptance of the situation. The "morning dew" could be interpreted as a metaphor for hope, renewal, or a fresh start, and the lack of it suggests that there is no way to go back to what once was.
Overall, "Morning Dew" is a somber and reflective song that touches on themes of loss and acceptance, with a strong sense of longing for something that cannot be.
Line by Line Meaning
Walk me out in the morning dew my honey
Take a walk with me in the fresh dew of the morning, my love
Walk me out in the morning dew today;
Let's walk together in the morning dew today
Can't walk you out in the morning dew my honey
I cannot walk with you in the morning dew, my love
Can't walk you out in the morning dew today!
I cannot walk with you in the morning dew today
Thought I heard a young girl cry mama,
I thought I heard a young girl crying for her mother
Thought I heard a young girl cry today-
I thought I heard a young girl crying today
You didn't hear no young girl crying mama,
There was no young girl crying for her mother
You didn't hear no young girl cry today!
There was no young girl crying today
Thought I heard a young man cry mama-
I thought I heard a young man crying for his mother
Thought I heard a young man cry today-
I thought I heard a young man crying today
You didn't hear no young man crying mama
There was no young man crying for his mother
You didn't hear no young man cry today!
There was no young man crying today
Now, there's no more morning dew
There is no more fresh morning dew
Now, there's no more morning dew-
There is no more fresh morning dew
What they've been saying all these years is true
What people have been saying all these years is true
Now, there's no more morning dew!
There is no more fresh morning dew
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EARL ROSE
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@patking9072
The more I listen to Robert and age, I understand his brilliance on such a remarkably different level. I have spent 35 years listening to him, his voice, his interpretations I am now understanding his brilliant arrangements and construction. It seems in someway the music all sounds new again. It’s a very strange but excellent experience.
@jim-beam
There is true in what you say. Feel the same.
@victorrock1997
It truly feels the same for me as well, and I am barely 24! I grew up listening to Led Zeppelin and, concomitantly, I also started listening to his solo records and they totally fascinated me. They have a very warm, sensitive, delicate approach to the listener, regardless of his background, which, in any case, is always rather complex. All the best! :)
P.S.: Fate of Nations remains one of my all time most favourite rock records to this day! <3
@Maddalena246
Totally agree. My first time was at 11 years old and the last one in about 30 years later. Not Zep any more but was Still amazing with JP on the Guitar!!!
@raymonddussault5277
YOURE BLOODY RIGHT ROBERT KNOW HOW TO CATCH OUR FEELING LONG LIVE THE LEGEND.
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@luizacostea7793
Plant voice gives peace,takes you in another world.... beautiful!❤️
@ElenaOntantaneda293
¡¡ROBERT PLANT, SIEMPRE SERÁ UN ARTISTA MARAVILLOSO!! NUNCA ME CANSARÉ DE VERLO Y OIRLO. ❤❤❤
@teresachoroszynska7346
Love this voice. An artist who went his own way and won♥♥In my opinion of course.
@dharmabeachbum6330
The Grateful Dead's version of this song is still my favorite, but it's incredible the way Robert can cover any song and interpret it as if he wrote it.
@DanA-gz5tn
Bonnie Dobson’s original is great