Battle of Evermore

Robert Plant Allison Krauss at Red Rocks 6/21/08

[@Matt-uj6jm]

First heard this travelling up to the highlands in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 1973 64 next year still listening 👍

[@papa-ql3xb]

I think Alison is the only one who does Sandy's part justice. What an amazing voice! An angel on earth, and Robert gets to sing with her. Lucky man!!!!

[@paullevine1813]

Papa, Yes indeed those are big shoes to fill & Sandy was way ahead of the pack always. Alison is the perfect pick to sing this with Robert.

[@nickgeorgiou7770]

She’s the only one I can envision singing with RP. I can’t see anyone else doing this song

[@Matt-uj6jm]

Can you tell me please who was the original 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@nickgeorgiou7770]

@@Matt-uj6jm Sandy Denny

[@ClassicTVMan1981X]

I read both John Paul Jones and John Bonham took turns singing Sandy's parts live while Led Zep existed.

[@Mang213]

Wow. Gives me the chills. Reminds me of the first time I ever listened to Led Zeppelin IV all the way through. Magical

[@tazkrebbeks3391]

When I wore a younger man's clothes I wish one of those that were hooting and hollering all the time at a concert. Now That I'm Older all I want them to do is shut the fuk up so I can listen to the music. How times have changed. LOL.

[@robinhood480]

I went to see Neil Young and Crazy Horse around 1996 and everyone stood in the seats and screamed and hollered nonstop. Couldn’t see or hear the music..... just noise. They opened with HeyHey My and that was all I got. The lights went out and the volume went up....WAY UP. Feedback guitar for 30-45 minutes. No attempt to play a song. We walked out. Later in guitar magazines they said Neil had been doing that on this tour.

[@Mang213]

Yep, same here. I used to be the one raising hell, now I want people to shut up and don't bump into me 🤣

[@beanalog8202]

Amazing mandolin work.. WOW. My favorite part of this song is the mandolin rocking it out 👍

[@ivanhecimovic8397]

Wow this is absolutely mesmerising. Imagine witnessing this live, certainly something you would cherish for the rest of your life. Plant is so comfortable singing this folk style of music and Krauss complements him beautifully.

[@mysterions13]

I saw them perform this live! On Oct 1st 2008, Seattle. I was so lucky as the last 5 shows of that tour were an extra last addition. Row 11 tickets, & this song was indeed mesmerizing!!

[@MsWarriordiva]

Robert always liked blues & folk. A lot of LZ was ethereal with a rock twist. This is LZ tamed.

[@997C2SCabriolet]

This video is very jumpy and the mic gain was too high resulting in distortion especially vocals. It was a new camera and I wasn’t used to all the controls/features. Plus, ushers were watching for people in the crowd who were recording then way more than now so it made it more difficult to hold steady. The show was truly epic.

[@chadsimmons6347]

Dirty rotten pirate!!! Just kidding iv'e done the same thing, but didn't have the balls to publicly post my musical-booty. (good-upload)

[@lesheath6216]

Thank you for giving us this!

[@stephencostello3174]

True, Robert's vocals are hurt worse. Allison sounds OK. Robert's is uh.. lol Robert Plant had the loudest concert I've ever attended. I've attended a LOT of concerts. Wonder how loud this was?

[@deborahhughes6923]

That's ok,still got it!

[@deborahhughes6923]

Robert still sounds great what the heck are you going about? Dude he is 73,he sounds really great. Sounds the same,theres no denying that.

[@deborahhughes6923]

I loved it when Sandy Denny sang it with Robert Plant. But yes Alison Krause does a great job. Robert still sounds great as always. Great song, takes me back...to the day.☮

[@rickbullock4331]

I’m sure this performance would have been amazing to see in person. The audio/visual were unfortunately not good but I appreciate that this person did upload to KZbin.👍👍

[@Oysterfeather]

I hope these two incredible voices make many more records together. Superlative.

[@skullzman]

Never thought I would ever hear anyone but Sandy Denny do justice to this song

[@johncole015]

Ann and Nancy Wilson did an incredible version of this song on tour in 2013

[@lorijones9579]

Every respect to these two wonderful artists! So glad the video is here for us here.

[@isabellrc]

WoW, what a combination; never heard this collaboration. Krauss’s voice is phenomenal!

[@bornintherain]

Listen to them sing Gone Gone Gone, I think you will really enjoy it.

[@sueprice3315]

They have a new album out, it's great!

[@scottalan5282]

The mandolin may be my fave - especially when put to great use like here, and Heart's Sylvan Song/Dream of the Archer. Heavenly.

[@BlueRidgeKat1]

Nancy Wilson is a very underrated player.

[@gateslattes4686]

Alison taught him to sing in Harmony. Which helps him sing more in pitch.

[@sabine3769]

Love this duo. The best ever

[@sassulusmagnus]

Amazing performance. Audio is badly distorted, but that takes nothing away from the overall impression. Zeppelin wrote some truly timeless stuff. Wonderful.

[@markmccauley3693]

Robert plant is ageless! He's a freaking god!

[@nicholastanton8404]

I wish they'd put some of these awesome songs on an album. I've been searching KZbin for the best sound, this may be it.

[@krisptaco]

Their new album, Raise the Roof, just came out. It's very good!

[@sueprice3315]

@@krisptaco agree!

[@nicholastanton8404]

I know I can't wait to hear all of it!

[@joeyhuebner10]

@@krisptaco- I love the live performances. Can't believe he performed with Duane Eddy!

[@martypalanos2460]

two of my favorite memories seeing Lepplin back in the 70s and AK with Union Station in the late 90s or I think those are the correct decades.

[@ivanwesley8182]

Alison Krauss can sing anything, she’s an amazing talent

[@rundoetx]

What a great performance of on of my favorite Led Zeppelin songs ever.

[@MarkBrigham]

Oh gosh! The A/V quality isn’t the greatest, but still, this performance is stunning. One of The Led Zeppelin’s great tracks. Robert Plant must be in awe sharing the stage with such an awesome talent as Alison Krauss, and vice versa.

[@fry530]

I was at this show!

[@Bigdaddylobo1]

That's the great Buddy Miller on acoustic guitar and likely the musical director of this project.

[@paullevine1813]

Bob, Buddy Miller musician extraordinaire.

[@Bigdaddylobo1]

@@paullevine1813 Agreed, also to his singer/songwriter side. His records are amazing.

[@missing1102]

Buddy has a had an impact on Plant for sure. I love Robert but Miller is sti sterile of a player for me.

[@joeyhuebner10]

T Bone was the linchpin of this project. Buddy was the catalyst for Band Of Joy, along with Patty Griffin, Marco Giovino... etc.

[@raymonddussault7324]

You Led me to the wrong by Robert and Alison from raise the roof is my favorite song on the album living legend ...wow....

[@joeyhuebner10]

I really like Go Your Way and Searching For My Baby. While record is amazing though.

[@bcb2555]

Pure raw musical innocence

[@RicardoMartinez-jy5lo]

It is obvious here that Alison Krauss, a generation younger than Plant, is an old Led Zeppelin fan who knows the band's songs by heart. Sweet!

[@joeyhuebner10]

She actually knew little about Zep before meeting Robert

[@carlbradley4872]

A shame the audio is not better, but FANTASTIC!

[@jerryd5471]

Would love to have seen this👍👊💪🎶🎶🎶

[@bobralph5072]

O me , that was badass.

[@jamesmchugo9422]

This would have been funny to see live. It’s a pity the sound is so poor in quality. Krauss’ and Plant’s voices complement each other so well but it’s hard to hear over the distortion.

[@gpeddino]

Outstanding!

[@billybrindier6509]

Beautiful dynamics.

[@barbaraci409]

I wish the sound was better to enjoy fully their vocals.

[@Kitch-hu7tm]

This is incredible.

[@petegbattle795]

Brilliant version

[@glennabaker3922]

Sends chills down my spine!!!

[@JS-fd6jd]

I am SO in love w/ Alison Krauss. Too bad the audio quality of this recording isn't fair to either of them. I work up one morning with Alison singing "Ghost In This House" like I'd heard it for years ....

[@Robin-gv2he]

This is my favorite rendition!

[@beverlybaker3937]

If only the audio was better.

[@ziggystardust1751]

I keep looking for Jimmy Page to step out from the curtain and melt down this stage. Its just a wish nuttin more.

[@keithkersten5586]

Love Red Rocks !

[@petermeylink8923]

I,m really a big fan of Robert Plant and Jason Bonham and I,m really so hot for Alison Krauss.

[@ralphvickers2339]

Lovemongers do a great version of this song.....this pretty awesome as well

[@debbiebeggs4256]

Awesome

[@princesscarla2089]

Luv these two together ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥Allison almost sounds better than he does and it’s his song, But it just wouldn’t be the same without his voice

[@rossparlapiano1133]

Not disagreeing but he is much older and they have very different vocal styles and backgrounds

[@davidbergin6184]

It’s actually a Led Zeppelin song. Jimmy Page had a lot to do with its creation..

[@colinstock325]

@@rossparlapiano1133 Sandy Denny, the original vocalist, came from a folk/jazz background. Alison does a Sterling job.

[@scottalan5282]

By this time, Robert was well beyond his years of being able to hit the high notes. And Alison has one of the most heavenly voices on the planet. This song isnt really her style, but seek out her album / video of duets with different famous singers. Its sensational.

[@christopher_hawn]

No disrespect, I love them both, but don’t forget the Wilson sisters do a killer version of this song too.

[@colingregory7464]

Heart do a decent version of the battle of evermore and Jimmy Page talks about it a bit on It Might Get Loud and plays the mandolin solo

[@jackstraw9244]

Beautiful.

[@joenosser]

WOW AWESOME!

[@wendyiverson7861]

❤️

[@pattyraczynski9566]

Wow!

[@sirfred1961]

2 legends

[@shawnastarr3605]

💙

[@marcusmcneil5309]

Amazing!

[@burkelong4376]

The last thing I want to do is spend my time watching some shaky cell phone recording with crappy sound. It ruins a great performance.

[@Livefreeordie-182]

EPIC

[@Phoebedumplings]

He’s not done so bad for a bloke from Stourbridge ?

[@keithcontrol]

Serious stuff

[@RealPartySongs]

Very nice.

[@brucekuehn4031]

Sorry that this isn’t documented better!

[@ericellquist7007]

Lady Zeppelin...? Nice! Kinda needs a warg howlin' in the background.

[@peterdavies4623]

Ofcourse , classic mellow Zeppelin track off the 4th album, or four symbols as it's sometimes called. Please check out the original!

[@richardwieczork3287]

almost as good as the original wow

[@khalli2112]

Wow Shame the Audio is crap!!!!

[@joeyhuebner10]

Their amazing voices shine through. I watched Robert's performances of this from 2019 and he was amazing as usual, though Lillie Mae (doing Sandy's part) was rather flat and uninspired compared to Krauss.

[@thorawilson1466]

Wow

[@josephkosine9160]

Wowser

[@richardproffitt2824]

✌️♥️🎶☯️🖖

[@donlofting4268]

Sandy ✌

[@pilarmorin4405]

If your a zepplin

[@Maxroffe56]

Alison...

[@davidbergin6184]

Jimmy Page

[@shanemckenna9416]

This is true Aryan music.

[@MsWarriordiva]

???????

[@joeyhuebner10]

How about folk music. It's folk inspired, and has lyrics pertaining to Lord Of The Rings. Aryan? Sounds a bit racist mate

[@andrehughes1]

Yes sound was not so good. Robert Plant is a treasure. This ethereal masterpiece deserves better production. Fog, lightning, thunderbolts. The guitarist needs to strum the chords harder. The mandolin playing was so generic. Everything was so bland. It doesn't matter that Robert doesn't hit the high notes anymore. Great staging and production would have made this timeless.

[@ronnieguitar99]

I know I saw a video of this before that was indoors and had good sound. Might not be up now.

[@deborahhughes6923]

It's a pirate tape! What do you expect? It wouldnt sound like that at the Red Rocks! It would sound great. It's all perfect, I love it. Wish I would have been there!!! Thank you for the tape!!!

[@fredweaver8194]

Great talent, crappy video. Leave it to the pros!

[@barbaragannett8859]

Oh no this needs a female who can belt it out

[@kimhuster5596]

Ann and Nancy Wison cover this with amazing power in the Concert for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame video.

[@joeyhuebner10]

Not sure if you and I heard the same thing. Alison delivered this flawlessly.

[@groover5863]

sorry folks this is the worst rendition ever. That from a huge Plant fan. :(

[@joeyhuebner10]

There are many huge Robert Plant fans. And many of them would disagree with that statement... me included.

[@groover5863]

@@joeyhuebner10 correct there are many Robert Plant fans that have no ear for what is in tune and what is not. Disagreeing proves that.

[@joeyhuebner10]

@@groover5863- Oh you told me. I'll make sure to ask what you think of any further performances of this song, you're the expert on this subject after all! Get the fuck out of here with that superiority tripe. It's smug, know it all individuals such as yourself that really take the fun out of it. One thing remains a constant though, and that's Robert's ear for new music and talent.

[@candyjohnson3302]

Her voice is like nails on a chalkboard sometimes. Outta here.