Robert Plant & Alison Krauss - Battle of Evermore-Nashville

[nopainogain]

i'm sorry Robert but without Page, you just don't nail the zeppelin classics. i dont know who your guitar player was but he's like nails on a chalkboard and alison must be tone-deaf to think she is in the correct key originally done by Denny.

[GoBlue0492]

Holy Jesus, Robert is the man. 

[Freddiewardo]

Love how Robert Plant can go on stage with what seems like absolutely no makeup, hairstyling or anything done to him, with street clothes, no autotuning and still delivers performances as totally amazing as he did 40 years ago!!!! <3

[fubar50cat]

yeh, soldierboy, caught that 2 years ago, but really, seems less time than she was playing with Union Station here on Queen street in toronto, really, time does fly. Love to hear her again, though, kind of lost touch, we used to know each other from that scene. She is a consumate musician, and a master of all she tries.

[bluffed12]

blah pretty good.

[joecoool100]

Plant is a time traveling bard, he is just as good as when I saw him in scottland in 1534. Hazaaaaa!

[TMNigel]

Duet of the Gods like Page and Plant...

[dougcapehart]

Holy canoli, It's like this song was written for Allison to sing

[ALZHD1]

Allison and Robert are a perfect match ! They both have separate qualities that totally compliment each other !!! Who would have ever thought ?? AWESOME !!

[GeorgeBurrell]

Surprising strength from Allison in this one. It works remarkably well.

Well done both of you!!

[AthenaOfArgos]

Oh my God!!!!!!!!

[Immigrant312]

robert plant and allison krauss was really something special to hear. i'm lucky to have had that opportunity !

[TheMslaura811]

Incredible!!



[nearvana2003]

brilliant!

[MrDave601]

Robert Plant Couldn't Pick A Better Woman Performer Than Alison Krauss....Amazing Together...Awsome Sound......

[whizwham1]

Alison sings to me, sorry bout the rest of youse luck.

[anonymoususerindenve]

If you want to see an amazing version of this song that comes close to this--look up the Wilson Sisters. Ann Wilson sings LZ with amazing ability, they've covered LZ forever. There's one version that Ann does with Nancy singing the AK part, and it's amazing. LZ should tour with Ann Wilson if Plant won't go! ;)  I'd love that show...Heart/LZ? wow! Nancy is better than Jimmy too, I think.

[crazykenness]

It sounds like the recording at least it is not John Paul jones singing the female part

[lkb3rd]

This is outstanding.

[MrSimonGirty]

Hey Percy, d'yer mak'er..?

[DarkDennis1961]

OMG... i haven no words

[ZOSOrulz1]

i have no prob with plant and kraus covering zep's acoustic work, but when they butchered Black Dog i almost shit myself inside out at the horror of how bad it was. this on the other hand is kinda good

[captpicard100]

Just such an utterly, indescribably, beautiful song and the harmonies of Alison Krauss's and Robert's voice here are so perfect it makes me want to cry. Sandy Denny would be very very proud:-))))))))))))

[JasonLeonPike]

You've got to be kidding me! This is awesome!!

[artemis133]

Oh my god, the chills are going up and down my body...

[sethric56]

6 people were obviously looking for a Justin Beiber video...

[JadeInBlack777]

this is wonderful!!

[GLWillaims]

watch, dont fish and drive!

[duroeno1]

My dad went to school with Robert Plant. His real name is Robert Davidson but changed his name to Plant because he was really into horticulture and wanted to be a botanist.

It was my dad and his mates who made him change his mind, actually. One day they bum raped him in the school greenhouse and after that, he couldn't go near plants or flowers ever again.

That day when he took one up the ring-piece, was also the day he realised that he could reach those high notes.

Nice one pops!

[powellballs]

@duroeno1 what a terrible thing to say

[Gweyn200]

To me she takes the "sexy" out of this. Robert looks like he's just trying to get through this with her. She's SCREAMING her part - horrid. Najma's version from No Quarter with the Egyptian orchestra is mind-blowing. Check it out. Najma and Robert are totally in this sensuous zone and it's very exotic, to me, the way this song should be done.

[avocate201]

@Gweyn200 I agree. Alison Krauss' voice is pretty, but I don't think it's a good fit for this song. This song has an ethereal, otherworldly quality to it, and the back-up vocals are integral to the song. I realize they're not trying to recreate the original version, but Alison's voice is too country for this song. At least the woman from Page/Plant's "No Quarter" DVD gave the song an exotic quality, but this version sounds uninspired.

[MrSmg1967]

@avocate201 I thought it was good. Brought a different element to it. A womanly and vunerable voice to it. Then again hard to judge with the quality of the video posted. I know for a fact hearing something live then hearing the recording doesn't do it justice.

[scabbo100]

omg!

They can`t dance. He looks like a middle aged hippy with a hip problem. She looks like a teenage girl not quite sure what to do at a disco...

but can they sing???

You bet they can!!!!

Have been a Zeppelin Fan for 34 years and was there at Knebworth in 79.

Battle of Evermore is my all-time favourite track and I think this is better than the original. Brilliant. Brilliant. Brilliant. So glad this was posted.

Am gutted I missed the tour

[scabbo100]

omg!

They can`t dance. He looks like a middle aged hippy with a hip problem. She looks like a teenage girl not quite sure what to do at a disco...

but can they sing???

You bet they can!!!!

Have been a Zeppelin Fan for 34 years and was there at Knebworth in 79.

Battle of Evermore is my all-time favourite track and I think this is better than the original. Brilliant. Brilliant. Brilliant. So glad this was posted.

Am gutted I missed the tour

[crazedzealots]

so fantastic, absolutely breath taking rendition of a classic song.

[freedomisnocrime]

can someone tell me where I can find that ominous version with sandy denny and robert plant ( or zeppelin, dunno) of that song ? is there a version on youtube of it ? or can anyone load it up? thanks ! i have to admit, since I first listened to sandy denny, not many female singers heve impressed me as much as alison does now ... this joanna newsom is a JOKE in comparison and 99 % of the one hit wonders of our decade !BETH HART is another great female singer

[freedomisnocrime]

can someone tell me where I can find that ominous version with sandy denny and robert plant ( or zeppelin, dunno) of that song ? is there a version on youtube of it ? or can anyone load it up? thanks ! i have to admit, since I first listened to sadny denny, not many female singers heve impressed me as much as alison does now ... this joanna newsom is a JOKE in comparison and 99 % of the one hit wonders of our decade !BETH HART is another great female singer

[Ladsejg]

Why didnt they put out a live CD???

[theblossominglotus]

absolute beauty.

[Thelookoutslookout]

@kingdominium I agree. he seems to have rebuilt his voice. Rare to see (hear).

[35TCK]

Wish i woulda went to see them live



[st00pidity]

one of my top fav songs

[nonoetseb]

that's the only song from LZ IV (and one of the few in general) that i never liked... but i like this version!!! much better than the original! I still prefer him with Pagey in the old days, but for this song i like him and Alison better!

[bry02ron05]

Good job! Love her voice - adds an entire new dimension to this song. Bravo!

[pipkinsweetgrass]

Brilliant!

[jdarrah17]

This song was AMAZING at Red Rocks in Denver. Red Rocks is such an awesome venue and has this incredible ambience. Get someone like Robert and Alison in there with a song like this and you're just blown away. Thanks for posting this one! Anyone got a recording of the Red Rocks show??

[otherworldtrader1]

too much robert and not enough allison

[LedZeppelinluvr93]

this was a GREAT concert!!

[digitalbridgeCR]

It should be noted that Tbone Burnet is playing that instrumental. He is as amazing as Plant and Krauss

[BrunoSaad]

Robert Plan sings Led Zeppelin's songs with this woman, but, make a tour with the band, like n the O2 arena, he doesn't do.

wtf

[vmkSAVAGEGUY]

Plant is brilliant as always!

and Alison Krauss is an incredibly amazing singer.

and scorching HOT!

(.)=(.)! =]

[newname363]

the chick on the left is a lot hotter

[countrygal0831]

Damn is this good!

[augman09]

good lord. that gave me goosebumps. robert's voice sounds just like the original recording in this one

[frogsoda]

One of my favorite Led Zep songs and an excellent collaboration!! I just heard about hese two working together about 20 mins ago and I am Hooked!!

[jerryskid1]

Led Zep 4!

[brebat]

Absolutely incredible. Plant is amazing.

[SheepDogProductions]

Damn, Plant's voice is still freaking brilliant! It's a shame he does not want to reunite Led Zeppelin... I understand why he does not want to, but it is still a shame...

[gpeddino]

Astonishing performance.

[Tspsoldierboy]

Wow, im freaking blowed away by this amazing performance! I saw Page and Plant in 1995 and Robert's never sounded better! This smokes!!

[dlawrick]

Welcome! Glad you're on board. Both RP & AK have taken a lot of hits moslty from those who haven't really listened and want RP to rehash the past. They both are really on to something.

[ChopstickTech]

@Tspsoldierboy I saw them in '95 as well, and wasn't impressed at all, but this!!

[rocco10671]

@Tspsoldierboy wow two years ago? where is the time going?

[pedropicapiedra91]

@Tspsoldierboy Maybe you should listen to Robert in the 70's...

[katiebridget]

just goes to show you that all music is beautiful,especially when you have melody,lyrics and voices! always play it the way "you" feel it!

[carababyy14]

their voices are so different and go so good together(:

[iggyforpm]

Always been a huge Zep fan and "discovered" Allison as a singing gem on the O Brother Whereart Thou soundtrack back in '99. This collaboration and their Raising Sand album made me so happy.

[rockweaver]

Gorgeous! these two are just gorgeous together :)

[Katsem]

Got to give them credit. They realized it could work if they collaborated. Nice!

[stewartcopeland16]

led zeppelin forever

[scottboss64]

Krauss might be my new favorite chick

[woodscritter]

Sounds like you've "discovered" Alison? Had the same good fortune some years back.

You'll find a huge volume of work she's done since her teen years- all excellent IMHO.

Alison's one of the two most influential "roots" musicians of recent years, with Emmylou Harris, IMHO. America's treasures.

(Not a "chick" IOW.)

[dlawrick]

AK is able to evoke the essence of whatever genre she sings. She has the most perfect blend of space, pitch, timbre and volume of any singer I have ever been exposed to-ever. RP is able to get her to break new territory and bring out the power in her voice. I think her only limitation is that which she places on herself.

[walkwithHislamp]

@dlawrick "I think her only limitation is that which she places on herself." ..You nailed it.

[missingremote]

Mr. Plant signs her little paycheck. So I give him all the credit for their joint venture. He chose her + So she must be hot!

[missingremote]

Don't say the f-word please. This song is not about sex. It's talking 'bout peace and LOVE

[alago85]

no me gusto el final :(

esta como muy armado ya.

[herbstick]

shes not bad but robert could have done better alone

[Brasso68]

"I'm sure there is some stripper video or nascar clip you can comment on."

Brilliant! What a magnificant put down!

[Marilehm6]

Great Performance!

[HMROTGDS]

Robert's voice aged like a fine wine there's no need to try to shatter glasses anymore. I'd like to see the aging members of Zep and Jason write some new material that suits them now I'm sure they still got some tricks up their sleeves. Not to mention this Alison Kruass chick is frickin amazing to no wonder why Plant is hard to pry away from her.

[dlawrick]

This is just f******* awesome! Clear raw power. No effects...

[peteraustinnoto]

Sandy Denny

RIP

[emptydepth]

Give it a rest. I'm sure there is some stripper video or nascar clip you can comment on.

[brianbrooks1992]

If i turned over and saw Robert singing with me i'd pass out. thats like standing with god.... you can tell he wants to twist his hair and move his hands like back in the day

[physical75inthelight]

Amazing!!!2 beautifull and powerfull voices.Love them!!!!

[homonculus9]

He found his new Sandy. Good for him. Good for us.

[mrdiscus66]

You belong with Zep Robert, not this crap.

[emptydepth]

I don't blame him. Its about the art for him. He's been there and done that with Led Zepplin. I would like to see Zep again, but its not fair to resent the artist because he doesn't want to do the same thing he did for years and years.

[ojosdehamburguesa]

sisisisisisi

[matt11708]

not bad at all i like it this singer better then alot of the crap woman singers making alot of money every year

[DUKEWAYNE2007]

Krauss is HOT!

[rfd10]

GOD BLESS T BONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[emptydepth]

Agreed. Although his performance live was long winded and not so enjoyable. I'm certainly glad he had a vision to provide an offering of music that is "American."

[elendirlight]

Long winded and not so enjoyable? Then why are you watching and commenting this?

[shadowofmorgoth]

really? i thought jones couldn't sing for shit. just listen to his efforts on his solo work.

[jpjonesy]

Krauss sings the Sandy Denny part well, but she doesn't have the pipes like Jonesy had on the 1977 Tour.

[dlawrick]

Surely you jest. AK is almost unrivaled in her power and range. She just doesn't push herself. That's what RP does for her. Even so AK is always, always, always spot on her notes. As RP admits, sometimes he's hanging on for dear life. An amazing pair.

[chiefzilla69]

@dlawrick Robert Plant is far more the artist...hanging on for dear life...I think not, learn your music! Although you are right they did sing this song great together.

[DeathBomb669]

I am very glad she doesn't have Jonesy's pipes, she sounds good. Bass and keyboards great, singing not so great.

[SpenceMcComb]

AHAHAHAHAHA YES!

Jonesy = Greatest singer ever :P (Look up battle of evermore live if you don't believe me!)

[RoyceLeslie]

id have to agree with myself and say that a Led Zeppelin reunion would be 1000 times better then this.

[dlawrick]

Just came back to this again. Bellerose using maracas and AK's seemingly effortless glides to those crescendos, whew! What amazing dynamics, power, and crystal clear clarity. I keep going back to my 70's shows and O2 for the contrast with Page's wash of guitar distortion goo (again great guitar composition though but you can't hear it live). I hope RP & AK can bring in the new and also reconstruct some of the old into the new. Both the LZ and AKUS catalog is rich with amazing possibilities...

[Katie2Rich]

I'm new to this, Should have had a big thumbs up!

[Katie2Rich]

Thanks so much for posting this. What a show! I think you must have been in front of me.

[TimelessGypsy]

Thank you so much for posting this! :D

[dlawrick]

Man, I listen to this and compare it to Zep's O2 performance. I understand RP's direction. First, there's no direction like forward rather than looking back. Second, Page composed some otherworldly guitarwork but the O2 performance reminded me of the 2 Zep performances I saw in the '70's. Page's guitar was a swath of washed-out distortion. This is crystal clear. RP's talent is crystal clear (AK too). Again, I love Page's composition and studio performances but live was something else completely.

[LetItDye]

Funny you should say that. Plant said the same thing about not looking back in an interview in the local paper.

For some reason, the comment section isn't letting me link to it so I added a link to it up in the info section of this video along with a link to a review of the show.

[ericjungleboy]

Plant likes to play with Page. He did so throughout the 90's, and he apparently felt good about the 02 experience. There's a ridiculous rumor that Plant has turned down offers to do more Zep reunion work, but no one from Zep ever said that. Just a "source", whatever that is. You can bet they're considering it as a possibility after the tour with A Krauss is done, but they will never say so because the hype it would create would be a pain in the ass for all of them in the mean time.