Robert Plant with Fairport Convention

[Kentuckygirl]

Looks like RP made a guest appearance over the weekend.

[eternal light]

Looks like RP made a guest appearance over the weekend.

Kristina Donahue sang her part very well and the mandolin sounded wonderful. And who is that guy singing with her? Oh, it's Robert Plant.

Thanks for posting.

[AlexKx]

So is this the GROUP Fairport Convention? And who is this lady singing with them? Is she part of the group?

[Aquamarine]

So is this the GROUP Fairport Convention? And who is this lady singing with them? Is she part of the group?

Yes.

Kristina Donahue, daughter of Jerry Donahue, former member of the band.

No.

[whyalla]

Sandy Denny - swoon....

Who knows where the time goes.................

xxx

[Aquamarine]

30 years gone . . .

[Roxie]

Great video! Love hearing BOE in any form. But the original will always be the best.

[the queen without a king]

Thanks for the link. Robert sounded really good...didn't really like Kristina's vocals though. Seemed a little off from the start. It is a hard song to sing though...

Edited August 16, 2008 by the queen without a king

[Roxie]

.didn't really like Kristina's vocals though. Seemed a little off from the start. It is a hard song to sing though...

Yeah I've been so used to hearing Alison sing it lately, it seemed a bit odd to hear another voice. But you're right, it can't be the easiest song to sing.

[Aquamarine]

Does make you appreciate Alison's voice, though, doesn't it?

[Kentuckygirl]

Yeah I've been so used to hearing Alison sing it lately, it seemed a bit odd to hear another voice. But you're right, it can't be the easiest song to sing.

Anyone that attempts that song deserves an award. I am no musician but it sounds incredibly hard. Opening night in Louisville, Alison was definitely NOT having fun, all stiff and uptight. I wonder how much BOE played into that. Especially since about 40% of the audience were wearing Led Zeppelin clothing.

[ninelives]

Anyone that attempts that song deserves an award. I am no musician but it sounds incredibly hard. Opening night in Louisville, Alison was definitely NOT having fun, all stiff and uptight. I wonder how much BOE played into that. Especially since about 40% of the audience were wearing Led Zeppelin clothing.

From my perspective (as a musician) I don't think the song is that hard to sing except for the fact it's harmony and live that's always a bit more of a challenge when you're having to do it together in one take (as opposed to the studio where each person sings their part alone). I think she does a great job on it - especially as the tour went on and they got more settled into things - she really let go a bit more there.

[Angel With A Broken Wing]

Thanks for the link. Beautiful song. And he looks downright dashing in that oversized jacket......I can (finally) take him home to meet the parents.

[the queen without a king]

Does make you appreciate Alison's voice, though, doesn't it?

Definitely. That's because harmonies are her forte. She can jump into any song and harmonise effortlessly. The version Robert and her perform on the Raising Sand tour is beautiful. She nails it!

[Shankly]

[Knebby]

Its a bit of a cheek to use that as the front and back cover - he was onstage for one song in a 3 & 1/2 hour set.

[Shankly]

Yeah -I guess it was, but I couldn't resist it - much as I love Fairport, Robert being there was the highlight of the set.

[Aquamarine]

No relation to Bill, I suppose??

[Shankly]

No relation to Bill, I suppose??

Named after him, yes! Thanks - You've prompted me to sort out my avatar

Edited September 25, 2008 by Shankly

[Aquamarine]

My hero!