Tuesday Tunes: Robert Plant and Alison Krauss
Alison Krauss is one of my favorite bluegrass artists, and most everyone is familiar with the fabulous Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin. Happily, I just discovered their Grammy-award winning collaboration that was released in 2007, and it’s really wonderful. The first song, “Your Long Journey” was written by Rosa Lee and Doc Watson and first released in 1963 by The Watson Family. I’m leading with this song, because although it’s beautiful and so very moving…it’s also sad. The second song, “Fortune Teller,” was written by Allen Toussaint and first recorded in 1962 by Benny Spellman, in 1966 by The Rolling Stones, and in 1970 by The Who. This tune is fun, upbeat, and with Robert Plant leading the vocals, it’s oh, so Zeppelinesque….I absolutely LOVED it! And, I hope you will, too.
Happy Tuesday!!
Categories: music, Photography, Tuesday Tunes
fourth generation farmgirl 
I’ve heard some of their duets – Stairway to Heaven for one – but can’t get your audio link to work in this post. Help!
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Maybe try to reload the webpage. Also, it could have something to do with internet speed…it may take a few seconds for it to buffer. Thanks, Catterel.
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No problem – I looked the two songs up on Google (and a few others – being a longtime fan!).
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Oh, good! I’m happy you were able to listen to the songs. 🙂
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I’ve long enjoyed The Long Journey song but now I know the name, thank you Fourth Generation Farmgirl…farm on! Fellow farm lover, Whole Family Wellness / OurFarmStay
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You’re most welcome. Happy to help! Thanks for visiting. 🙂🐏🐓
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One of my favorite albums!!
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It’s really fantastic…start to finish! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
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Pleased you found this great CD. I purchased it about nine years and later uploaded it to my iTunes account. It’s part of my songs shuffle when I’m working out.
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So am I! I love Alison Krauss and Robert Plant. Finding their album was like discovering treasure! 🙂
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I didn’t know either of these songs … The Long Journey is so piquant in it’s touch and strikes a particular chord with me this week. The other is just vintage – that voice …. takes me straight back to school and saving up my pocket money so I could go and see ‘The Song Remains the Same’ at the cinema. Thank you Tonya. …. my day has started perfectly ❤️
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I’m glad you enjoyed the songs! It’s really something how music transports us. Thank you, Osyth. 🙂💛
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I think music and scent are the most powerfully evocative things we have – bon weekend, lovely lady xo
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Thank you! 😘
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Happy Tuesday Tonya. I had not heard of this collaboration before, but it works really well! 🙂
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Thanks, Judy. Have a great weekend! 🙂
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love her especially-have you heard her with Yoyo Ma? The oldest carol “The Wexford Carol” is a favorite of mine. Thank you for sharing these.
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I haven’t, but I will definitely look into it! Thank you, Michele. 🙂
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I love Raising Sand and am always glad to see it get the attention it deserves. My two favorites are Gone, Gone, Gone and Please Read The Letter.
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It’s a great album. I really like those songs, too. Thanks for visiting. 🙂
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Alison Krauss comes to Bend quite often, though have never gone to see her. I need to go find these songs on my iTunes, as I can’t get them to play here. I’m sure to really enjoy them!
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Thanks so much, Kathryn. I hope you’re able to get them to play.
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Oh, it just started playing finally, yay! Loving what I hear so far!
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Great! 🙂
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I loved Led Zeppelin and always like Allison Kraus, too. Thank you, Tonya! 🌞 🌈
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Thank you, Robin. 🙂
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I really liked the “Fortune Teller!” 😊
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I love that song. I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
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