MonkeyOnMyBack Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 my son is a 16 year old vocalist (classically trained) who has recently gained a lot of appreciation for Robert Plant. As a die-hard Zeppelin fan, I love Robert's voice but also acknowledge its imperfections through the years as well at certain times. What songs over the course of his career would YOU use if you were trying to introduce a new or young listener to the greatness of Robert Plant? I'm not saying this are my favorite Zeppelin songs, just among those that showcase the power, clarity, strength and beauty of his voice. From a live performance perspective, I would choose just about anything from the Royal Albert Hall performance, and in general, like the early rawness and range of his voice before the years took their toll. Here are some of my picks from a variety of styles: You Shook Me Ramble On Rock and Roll Going to California Dancing Days Non-Zeppelin Thru' With The Two-Step Sea of Love Ship of Fools Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie29 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Well for a start, Kashmir. Arguably his finest effort on record. The vocal on the much maligned Hats Off To Roy Harper is interesting especially when he sings in the lower register. The Immigrant Song. The Ocean from the remastered TSRTS. NBFBM. Whether a singer is classically trained or a natural as with all things musical it's about the feel and passion and not entirely the technicalities. Good luck to your son. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klepzep Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Led Zeppelin: Heartbreaker, Since I've been loving you, No Quarter, Kashmir. Non Zep: Song to the Siren. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyOnMyBack Posted November 4, 2012 Author Share Posted November 4, 2012 Well for a start, Kashmir. Arguably his finest effort on record. The vocal on the much maligned Hats Off To Roy Harper is interesting especially when he sings in the lower register. The Immigrant Song. The Ocean from the remastered TSRTS. NBFBM. Whether a singer is classically trained or a natural as with all things musical it's about the feel and passion and not entirely the technicalities. Good luck to your son. Kashmir is a great performance. I think that is why I loved the 02 Performance of it, Robert was SO strong after such a disappointment (vocally) on No Quarter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishhead Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Kashmir and the Rain Song Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayougal65 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Robert's voice is so unique, anything he sings is a almost a lesson in itself. Although not a technically perfect singer, I find the cadence in his voice is sheer perfection! I have seen him recently in concert with TSSS and his voice is better than ever, in my book, and he makes all of todays auto-tune singers look really sad! Some I think show him at his best for different reasons ... During Zep: Since I've Been Loving You Ten Years Gone In my time of dying The Rain Song Going to California The Battle of Evermore I'm Gonna Crawl Tea For One Kashmir Post-Zep: Fixn' to Die (with TSSS) Spoonful (with TSSS) All the Kings Horses Song to the Siren Darkness, Darkness Let the Four Winds Blow Monkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles J. White Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Kashmir and The Rain Song Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geezer Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Babe I'm Gonna Leave You is Robert Plant's best vocal performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckenbauer 6 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 If it's vocal coaching you want, try Mike Patton! As for Robert Plant, all of the first Led Zeppelin album - except 'Black Mountain Side' - and then every song from 'Physical Graffiti' except 'Bron-Yr-Aur' For me, these are the 2 Led Zeppelin albums with Plant displaying a wide range of differing vocal styles, all to brilliant effect. Also interesting to hear how his voice changed from when the first album was made and when 'Physical Graffiti' was recorded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZipZapZep Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Hi, I think I had a similar experience to your son, I was classically trained for a few years before listening to Led Zeppelin. I wouldn't worry about choosing songs to introduce Robert's voice to anyone, because you're not ever going to leave the rawness apparent in his voice. For what it's worth I think early live versions of How Many More Times are some of his best showings, along with everything listed already. Take your pick of later solo music - what he lost in range he gained in sensitivity and expression. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WChrisMullen Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Zeppelin: Black Dog Dazed and Confused How Many More Times Kashmir All My Love I Can't Quit You Baby (Coda version) Immigrant Song Gallows Pole Post-Zeppelin: Through With the Two-Step Ship of Fools 29 Palms I Believe When I Was A Boy Shine It All Around Tin Pan Alley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe (Liverpool) Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 "Slow Dancer" I think is his best post Zeppelin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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