*BIG LOG* by Robert Plant - amazing, haunting song
@danielmankowski92210 ай бұрын
And a great driving song! 😊
@jussinamortl683210 ай бұрын
I just came to the comments to recommend that song. Yes Jay would absolutely love it
@albertsmith931510 ай бұрын
Another vote: BIG LOG... I can hit replay over and over on that song.
@lou407310 ай бұрын
Absolutely, just the song I thought of too.
@leemiracle684010 ай бұрын
The guitar on that track is stupendous.
@MarioCrosby10 ай бұрын
"Tall Cool One" is rocking Robert Plant, and you guys would like it a lot.
@raymondrochajr962110 ай бұрын
Hell yeah!!😎
@BonnieFindlay9 ай бұрын
Yes Amber and Jay, please check this tune out!
@wassupinlasvegas973510 ай бұрын
I'm in the mood for Robert Plant's 29 Palms. Great tune, too.
@xtrmfc10 ай бұрын
💯 agree.. A Fave .. I’ve driven the 29 Palms Highway and been to 29 Palms many times.. Even drove this Highway listening to this song numerous times .. Great Memories ..
@cjpew10 ай бұрын
absolutely - my favorite Plant solo
@Upe-f9c10 ай бұрын
Mine too @@cjpew
@BonnieFindlay9 ай бұрын
That was a great song too. Can you go wrong with Plant? No-I don't think so!
@leisastalnaker379010 ай бұрын
Also, his work with Alison Kraus on two albums that is so different and yet so good. I saw them this past year in concert and he is as good as he ever was. He has evolved musically, thank goodness, no one should ever stay in their lane, change lanes to grow. He is such a great artist and goes down roads we would not think possible. An open musical mind Jay. I went on this journey with this man from Zepplin to now and have enjoyed the ride.
@ursanator10 ай бұрын
Some of the duets are "Gone, Gone , Gone " "Can't Let Go" they also did some Led Zeppelin songs such as "Battle of Evermore". The Wilson sisters of Heart also did Battle of Evermore with another of their bands - The Lovemongers which was on soundtrack of movie "Singles"
@michaelfoster557710 ай бұрын
Absolutely! These co-operations are just fire! Produced by T-Bone Walker, and a mix of rock n roll with country. Great videos too.
@RabbiSteve10 ай бұрын
Totally agree: some Robert and Alison, please!
@angelalambert606910 ай бұрын
I agree too .... great combination of voices (Alison and Robert Plant). Had this album on repeat on a longhaul flight ✈️ !
@danacasey854310 ай бұрын
I saw Robert Plant and Alison Krauss in concert in a beautiful park in Taos, NM in July 2023. Their version of Gallows Pole was incredible!
@jeffcappelletti198610 ай бұрын
Phill Collins was the drummer on the album. Some of the synthesizer sounds were created by Robbie Blunt. Robbie had a Roland Gr-707 guitar connected to a P.P.G. wave 2.2 synthesizer. This is one of Robert Plant's best songs
@cl0wnbird10 ай бұрын
barriemore barlow played drums on a couple.
@adammckee349610 ай бұрын
@cl0wnbird but not this song. That's all Phil.
@musicgrl10010 ай бұрын
I love little pieces of trivia like this. Thanks for sharing that! I didn't know.
@johnboydTx10 ай бұрын
Great song give Big Log a listen 👏👏👏 Enjoy your adventures ✌️🤠❤️
@elebenty570910 ай бұрын
Big Log is amazing. Iconic opening and lyrics that stick in your mind. One of those songs that create an envelope of time expansion around you.
@TomahawkSean10 ай бұрын
Yes !!! Both that one and the song reviewed here are on The Principle of Moments album.
@007smithson10 ай бұрын
Tall Cool One next, please.
@markpeterson627910 ай бұрын
If you want a more rockin’ Robert Plant solo effort, Tall Cool One is the song you want.
@debjorgo10 ай бұрын
That's kind of what I was thinking. Tall Cool One or Hurting Kind. I can't argue against Big Log, even though it is on the softer side. (No pun intended.)
@danielmankowski92210 ай бұрын
Tall Cool One and Heaven Knows they need to check out!
@debbiel.165510 ай бұрын
YES!!! I was going to suggest Tall Cool One, but I had a feeling someone else had.
@correctlyrics10 ай бұрын
Yup... Tall Cool One Hurting Kind Tye dye on the Highway 3 awesome, rocking tunes!
@texy21310 ай бұрын
Ship of Fools, Tie Dye on the Highway, Big Log, Calling to You, and 29 Palms are all great Plant solo songs. There's a lot more too.
@2869may10 ай бұрын
Solo Robert Plant ~ Sea Of Love, Big Log, Like I've Never Been Gone, Heaven Knows, Little By Little, Tall Cool One, Ship Of Fools, 29 Palms....!!!
@Songbird-5910 ай бұрын
Robert Plant always gives me the shivers, no matter what he is singing. Such a sexy voice.
@BonnieFindlay9 ай бұрын
Oh yeah! Sea Of Love?...oh my gosh...sexiest voice ever!!
@breese442510 ай бұрын
“Burning down one side” features Phil Collins on drums, “tall cool one “ is awesome. It’s different with him sampling zeppelin stuff. “Pledge pin” is catchy and I love “heaven knows”
@johncampbell75610 ай бұрын
Phil is on this song as well.
@michaelbirdwell798510 ай бұрын
“Tall Cool One” also features Jimmy Page on guitar for real, not just Zep samples.
@sebastianblack650610 ай бұрын
@@michaelbirdwell7985 So does "Heaven Knows", one of my favorite non-Zep guitar solos of his.
@surlechapeau10 ай бұрын
Jay & Amber, you'll love Robert Plant's "Big Log"!!
@bryhen2210 ай бұрын
That doesn't sound right 😅
@reallymysterious452010 ай бұрын
@@bryhen22 LOL !!!
@Mister_Samsonite10 ай бұрын
@@bryhen22 😮
@michaelbirdwell798510 ай бұрын
It’s important to realize that during this period, Plant was actively trying to create separation between his solo work and Led Zeppelin. Notice that this song doesn’t even have a chorus. Neither does Big Log. He didn’t perform Zeppelin songs live during this period either. This finally changed with 1988’s “Now and Zen” album, and he performed some Zeppelin songs on the following album’s tour (Manic Nirvana).
@Ledzepnut10 ай бұрын
What you're saying is very true, but he did put out many rocking songs that most definitely had a Zeppelin influence, I liked most of his solo work, however there were some songs that were too much for me, Shaken n Stirred was probably his worst album, although it did have 3 or 4 really good songs on it, but my favorite album was his last one before him and Jimmy got back together, Fate of Nations, he called out to Jimmy on Calling to You, great song ... ps I can't stand 29 Palms lol
@leisastalnaker379010 ай бұрын
Ohhh down another rabbit hole you go. Robert Plants solo work is so good. BIG LOG, Lay Down Your Arms…. All so good. The Principle of Moments LP is classic Plant. Also the Now and Zen album , my favorite. Tie Dye on the Highway, such a rocking song.
@glenminnick372410 ай бұрын
I totally agree
@brianherrington722610 ай бұрын
Pictures At Eleven.
@joeyhuebner1010 ай бұрын
Thru With The Two Step and Stranger Here... Than Over There are great songs off Principle. That whole album is amazing. I love the reggae breakdown in Horizontal Departure.
@markcornish251910 ай бұрын
Don't let go of the honey drippers. Rocking at midnight is a great one
@lancerx175910 ай бұрын
This song is freaking beautiful Robert Plant never disappoints
@kevinmcfarlane275210 ай бұрын
Not heard this for ages, like decades, and it’s my first time seeing the video.
@leemiracle684010 ай бұрын
I loved this version of Plant, Zep had been playing throughout the 70s but the decade was ending and music was changing and the older artists were looking for change, and to stay relevant. Plant nailed it with his then new solo stuff.
@kimberlinibambini196810 ай бұрын
Finally! THIS one!! LOVE this Song! I HIGHLY suggest “Tall Cool One” and “Big Log!”💟✌️
@redpine866510 ай бұрын
Burning Down One Side too
@michaelkearney218610 ай бұрын
Also, Plant is older here. He can’t wail like it’s 1970 forever, and he’s well aware of it
@robertcrawford179110 ай бұрын
This got a lot of airplay. It’s a fantastic song.
@Renkk1710 ай бұрын
You have to hear Robert Plant - Tall Cool One - 29 Palms - Big Log - Heaven Knows - Ship of Fools
@rray84810 ай бұрын
This was from his 1983 album "The Principle of Moments"... Love that album. It was his second solo album. He had 3 radio hits off it... this song... "Other Arms" and "Big Log". Really thought the whole album is worth a listen. Use to love putting it on and letting it play straight through. It starts with "Open Arms" and ends with "Big Log".
@X1xone10 ай бұрын
Phil Collins was Robert Plant's drummer on his first two albums and tours and plays the drums on this song. Plant general feeling on Led Zeppelin was "been there done that" and always strives to do different things and stay fresh in his career. He generally shied away from singing like in Zep, but would do it every now and then (especially on the albums Manic Nirvana, and some on Fate of Nations. Plant is probably one of the very few from his generations of rockers who is still creating very relevant music at his advanced age.
@realityiscool948310 ай бұрын
Never knew that. Makes a lot of sense though. You can hear his signature fills with the off time beats. Thanks!
@davehess101910 ай бұрын
Robert Plant evolved as he got older, I love all of his music
@bobbriggs974810 ай бұрын
Biggest zep fan ever here. Plants voice grew older as he did. The music must follow the journey. One cannot live as a screaming rock God forever, you need to evolve with time.
@markclune79178 ай бұрын
Robert plant. Underrated. Thru the 1980s a true legend thank phill l Collins for his 80s music
@josephpisano604010 ай бұрын
It's called versatility, he can do it all vocally.
@johnnydee563810 ай бұрын
Jay I get what you’re saying. Sometimes a song isn’t about only the vocal or the genre. Listen to the song again but this time close your eyes and block out the vocal. I guarantee you’ll get it. Plant is one of those versatile, complex musical geniuses. Thanks for this. Keep on smiling 🇨🇦
@MoonChild-199410 ай бұрын
Amber, have you sound like a professional music reviewer with the lingo that you use, it's spot on! You just simply GET IT.. You pick up on the vibe of the music and video. I understand being used to hearing a singer sing in one manner, but It's nice to vibe with the artistry of the solo artists in the 80s and realize each musician's uniqueness in how they transitioned into the new decade. Amber equals ...BRILLIANT!
@Robsan4010 ай бұрын
Robert Plant "Ship Of Fools" is a gorgeous song.
@vicprovost256110 ай бұрын
Great song, saw him on that tour, the crowd was so into it that they vibrated the bleachers in the stadium, he was so damn great. Do Big Log or Heaven Knows for more Plant solo greatness. Enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎹🎶
@randyhochstein845510 ай бұрын
Robert’s first solo album after Zeppelin (Pictures At Eleven) was an incredible debut effort. I definitely fell in love with that album. He obviously has a record of working with outstanding guitarists, because Robby Blunt certainly shines on the whole album. Thanks for another great reaction, and please continue with more solo Plant. ♥️✌🏼😎
@elegantirony7810 ай бұрын
Big Log from the same album is amazing. The whole Principle Of Moments album is amazing
@carlgibbons577710 ай бұрын
You committed the ultimate reactor sin. Pausing during the guitar solo. lol
@markray327310 ай бұрын
yes i agree next song big log
@tjrivers9 ай бұрын
Orchestral masterpiece and amazing vocal, harmonies! Love this
@Mary-xo7ue10 ай бұрын
Now and Zen album is a solo Masterpiece ❤
@IZZY_EDIBLE10 ай бұрын
Do BIG LOG! Do BURNING DOWN ONE SIDE! Do GOOD ROCKIN' AT MIDNIGHT!
@Niecy7010 ай бұрын
Big Log is a must listen very soon. Amazing song!❤Also Ship of Fools😌
@lann2bme751610 ай бұрын
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!! 🙌💜🎶💃 Very nicely said, AMBER!! it's ALL his grooves.. wooooooooo. Thank you for playing this!! Oooowwssllllllll ooowwseslllll ❤
@jhamler110 ай бұрын
TIE DIE ON THE HIGHWAY, BIG LOG, TALL COOL ONE, and SHIP OF FOOLS. That's about all you need to hear from Robert Plant's solo effort but... It's essential listening.
@TSM-90810 ай бұрын
So many solo albums and some amazing duet albums with the likes Alison Krauss. His genre is heavy rock and he tries to give the listeners a different vibe depending upon what band he is playing with. Latter solos are stunning - you have so much to listen and learn about his musical styles. Listen to albums Dreanland; or Mighty ReArranger; or Walking into Clarksdale with Jimmy Page (No Quarter is asleep good). lol Rob said “zen” in his critique and Robert Plant did a solo album called Now and Zen!!
@joshjacobs390610 ай бұрын
Hit Tall Cool One next time...thats a banger that samples portions of some Zeppelin tunes✌️
@SF_Bud10 ай бұрын
You get the Phil Collins vibe, because that was Phil playing drums! Go for Big Log next. The guitar riff in that is killer. Peace from SF
@barker31610 ай бұрын
this entire album is good!
@Uatu-the-Watcher10 ай бұрын
Guys. Robert Plant has collaborated EXTENSIVELY with Allison Kraus. You should check it out.
@Salty_Devil10 ай бұрын
Phil Collins played the drums in the recording of this track
@patrickchachulski680410 ай бұрын
I was just going to mention this!!! Kudos!
@johnkonertz804210 ай бұрын
Saw him in concert when he was touring to promote this Album. Phil Collins was actually playing drums for him on that tour. Phil got an amazing standing ovation when Robert introduced him . Big Log is his best solo song in my opinion
@peaceluv200910 ай бұрын
Yup! I saw that tour, too, in Denver. And I remember the standing ovation!
@danlrusso10 ай бұрын
Heaven Knows is my favorite Plant solo tune. Big Log and Tall Cool One are next.
@ricdale78134 ай бұрын
Plant had a very successful Solo career. His Robert Plant material is far beyond the norm and haunting in every way.
@mrchfrn606610 ай бұрын
Fun fact: Phil Collins was the drummer when this was recorded
@timtutt267010 ай бұрын
Great song and video love your reactions One.
@ndlouder10 ай бұрын
Should be in the Halll of Fame as a solo artist just for this. Phil Collins drumming is superb as always, Fantastic song.
@thequietrevolution340410 ай бұрын
First time hearing this was on "Miami Vice" television series. Forget which episode but a lot of similar music from the '80's was used during this series. Great reactions once again.
@thewizard607710 ай бұрын
I seen Robert Plant in the early 1980's, and he had Phil Collins on drums! It was amazing at the time, because Phil Collins was at the height of his popularity, but put his own career on hold to tour as the drummer for Robert Plant, lol. That is the kind of respect Robert Plant and all the members of Led Zeppelin had. Peace
@mauroricardobarboza212110 ай бұрын
Big Log is a classic. Do it that!!!
@tjrivers9 ай бұрын
Thanks! You guys are so fun…and the best in music that I know and love, 60s, 70s, 80s best ever.
@steev1110 ай бұрын
Let’s talk about Phil Collins’ drums on this track! So good!
@kaafromoz10 ай бұрын
Good to hear you finally did a Robert Plant solo song guys so TY, YOU MUST DO.... "BIG LOG" ...next it is a brilliant solo single for Robert. Not only a fantastic song but a very laid back and drifting type of song. Always loved it and I am sure you both will enjoy as well. Keep Safe Keep Strong 🦘🦘🦘🦘🎵🎵🎵🎵🎶🎶🎶🎶
@brucesabourin357510 ай бұрын
Saw Led Zeppelin and saw Robert Plant live when he went solo. Big Log, Tall Cool One, I'm In The Mood. My life has been blessed.
@billbox191610 ай бұрын
Great ear, man you nailed it. Phil Collins played drums on this track, probably the whole album. Great reaction, love you guys.
@derekdenton868910 ай бұрын
Oddly enough, Phil not only played on both of Robert’s first two solo LPs, but in both cases replaced other drummers (Cozy Powell and Barriemore Barlow) who got sacked after doing two songs. AND he went on tour with Plant for the second album. Phil was the workaholic of all time back then - he did this in between working with Genesis, doing solo albums and quite a few guest appearances elsewhere.
@donjackson552210 ай бұрын
Cozy Powell is a great drummer. Replaced Carl Palmer in ELP. I can’t imagine him getting sacked.
@derekdenton868910 ай бұрын
@@donjackson5522 Very true (I'm thinking of that amazing drum intro Cozy did on "Stargazer" by Rainbow) and Barlow is no slouch either. I suppose both may have been cases of people just not getting along. Or in Cozy's case, maybe he skipped out on a session to go for an impromptu road trip in his Ferrari - which, legend has it, was what got him fired from Rainbow. Regardless, Phil finished things off nicely, and all three were/are amazing musicians.
@mvamedia51999 ай бұрын
I believe that this song is an attempt to show respect and anonymously call out to all artists to "turn-up," show your work, do your thing. It's Robert Plant's best attempt at motivating creatives while trying to remain as incognito as possible. He's tryin' to tell you that it's not about him.It's all about encouraging the creativity of all people. "Stop focusing on me."
@paulpeacock118110 ай бұрын
For something completely different: Glenn Miller’s In The Mood. Big band instrumental from the early forties.
@chrisblack111910 ай бұрын
An iconic big band standard. Great song!
@KenRoerden10 ай бұрын
Big WWII song. It came out before the U.S. got into the war. The lyrics were written early on and the Andrews Sisters covered it in the early 50s. Bette Midler recorded it in 1973.
@mikenutter941810 ай бұрын
There was a big band classic by the same name from the 1940s. It's no relation to this but a classic in its own right.
@rodeo4-p6uАй бұрын
Just love Plants work around this time he had some sublime tracks on offer this is one of them another is his delicious take of if I were a carpenter" and for dessert the exquisite .'the greatest gift" beautiful
@pandorafox394410 ай бұрын
Love it! Got fired from my job because I called in sick to go see Robert Plant in Austin during this tour. Totally worth it 😂
@kdm7129110 ай бұрын
Just a nice, pleasing, mellow tune.....ain't nothin' wrong with that.
@BillO96410 ай бұрын
Jay, none of these rockers are one trick ponies. They are all so versatile and talented in multiple genres.
@Jill-ni8fe10 ай бұрын
I always thought this song was strangely beautiful ❤ love the guitar solo!
@robertg739610 ай бұрын
I used to think he was saying; "I'm in the nude, it's a felony." 😂
@seanswinton624210 ай бұрын
😂😂😂
@strawman608510 ай бұрын
Being in the nude is a felony so don't even think about it.
@Whateva6710 ай бұрын
Well that would depend on where you are😅
@faithnyou173210 ай бұрын
That's hysterical! 😆🤣✌💙✌
@tombaranyai668310 ай бұрын
I'll never be able to unhear that when I listen to this song from now on. 😂
@jvvoid10 ай бұрын
I dig this side of Plant.
@noheamike503610 ай бұрын
The Phil Collins vibe may come from him drumming on this track and many others from Plants first 2 albums.
@Incomudro196310 ай бұрын
When Zeppelin broke up, and Plant went solo he made a very deliberate effort to go his own way. To not take the easy way out and do endless Zeppelin style retreads.
@johntremmel394910 ай бұрын
I seen him solo in Houston in like 1990 and he said” Houston I’m in the mood” when starting this track great concert, this track always makes me think of Kashmir
@scottvanhille568810 ай бұрын
I do suggest "Ship Of Fools" next. Robert is a legend.
@anthonyrenda772510 ай бұрын
It is harder to maintain that hard rock voice as they get older.
@RabbiSteve10 ай бұрын
Nice honest reaction. I get the feeling of liking what we most expect from the artists we love. *AND* I recommend also letting the artist expand and develop and go where he wants to go. It helps them and helps us. That’s not to say we shouldn’t like more those things we already like more. But it’s good for our own artistic listening to go where the artist leads us.
@ssdj047 ай бұрын
Love this song My first real taste of Robert Plant of my own after growing up with my dad listening to Zeppelin
@AnthonyWilliams-ot1yk9 ай бұрын
I love the break dancing in this video, and Robert engaging the dancers. He seems pretty cool!
@benjiarehart287810 ай бұрын
I love you guys. I have followed ya'll from the very beginning. In the early 90's I saw Robert Plant and Jimmy Page perform. Robert's solo songs are some of my favorite.
@leemcclements888910 ай бұрын
My favorite singer......EVER!
@Mallratthrift10 ай бұрын
Saw him in concert after the second solo album, out of this world ......crazy good. Love this song for years.
@AnyangU10 ай бұрын
I remember Robert Plant saying how much he wanted to try out and experiment with different musical styles. I think that is something that a lot of solo artists want to do after leaving a highly successful band. The whole point is to do something different. Big Log is probably the best of his 80s solo material.
@DSALV7610 ай бұрын
Everything he’s done with Allison Kraus is FIRE! Love you guys! ❤
@stevenholden78587 ай бұрын
That’s Phil Collin’s on the drums
@RPCmuzique9 ай бұрын
given the enormous expectations on him after zeppelin's end, i think (over time) plant created a cool solo career for himself...this is an 80's staple
@nolansteiner477110 ай бұрын
it took a lot of guts for robert plant to explore this different type of work. i actually love his solo stuff, including this (awesome), as well as sea of love, tall cool one, and several others. he is great solo here, and he's great in LZ too.
@raulp39433 ай бұрын
Oh I so hope you do more of Robert Plant's solo hits...he is a legend. "Big Log", "Ship of Fools", "Tall Cool One" just to name a few.
@brendamilloy255710 ай бұрын
First time I heard this I was driving through downtown on a warm summer night with the windows rolled down. The lights, the people out walking, talking, laughing. The smell of the river rising up above the hot concrete, the drifts of perfume. It was glorious, the music and the mood of the evening flowing together as one...
@lashutterbug10 ай бұрын
Robbie Blunt; one of the most overlooked guitarists of the Eighties. He added SO much to Robert's first three solo albums, especially here.
@pastorofmuppets1310 ай бұрын
Hey Amber, since you are wearing your Metallica shirt... it is time you heard their masterpiece "Master of Puppets" - album version or live in Seattle or Manchester you can't go wrong. Iconic song! Love yall!
@michaelterry388510 ай бұрын
I absolutely LOVE this song, it is such a VIBE....
@peaceluv200910 ай бұрын
I saw the tour for this album in Denver, summer of '83. Incredible show! Tons of energy, great sound aaaaaand...... Phil Collins on drums, just acting like a hired gun on the tour!! Blew my head off....
@ElCentralScrutinizer10 ай бұрын
He's had such a great solo career. Almost 20 albums. Thanks for taking me back to the early 80's.
@marinamartinez688610 ай бұрын
This whole Album is great. RP is still out there singing his heart out, hope to see him again one day. 👍👍👍
@joebrown512010 ай бұрын
Love this tune
@RobertMichaelStewart10 ай бұрын
One of the Robert Plant tours I saw live Phil Collins his drummer.... Great show!
@MikeOstrowski-iq8wf10 ай бұрын
“Slow Dancer” or “Burning down one side” are more rocking the feel of Zeppelin’s vibe 🔥❤️🔥 (1982) …,,.it’s what Jay would be expecting !!
@joanlajara393910 ай бұрын
Love Robert’s solo stuff! Also you have to react to Zeppelin’s Black Dog, Houses of the Holy, Wanton song and on and on!!❤️❤️❤️❤️
@danrobertson279910 ай бұрын
A really fun song for Female Friday would be “I Know” by Dionne Farris! It’s one of the most underrated songs of the 90s, and it gave Dionne a solo alternative rock hit after her hip hop career with Arrested Development. Not many people have that kind of range!