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Robert Plant & Alison Krauss — Please Read The Letter
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vivakitty
(The Girl Who Wrecks Your Dreams)
Posted: Feb 09, 2009 - 12:31
 
For some reason, in my head, the lyrics have morphed into "Please leave a message at the tone" or "Please leave a message, I'm not at home." 

sadsack
(The original Gloucester)
Posted: Sep 16, 2008 - 08:46
 
 robco1 wrote:
Hum "The Girl From Ipanema" repeatedly; it will erase the most stubborn song stuck in your head. Of course, then you have "The Girl From Ipanema" stuck in your head, but nothing is perfect . . .
 
A song that burrows into your head and stays is called an Ohrwurm (earworm) in german.

According to Wikipedia, the treatments for obsessive compulsive disorder can help with worm removal, although you have to spend months taking a selective seretonin reuptake inhibitor - Prozac, Seroxat - which might seem a little out of proportion to the problem. Or there is a web site called Maim that tune which offers worm replacements.

'Stranded on a peak in the Andes in 1985, mountaineer Joe Simpson - starved, dehydrated and in agony from a broken leg - suddenly found Boney M's song "Brown Girl in the Ring" playing in his head, for hours on end. "Bloody hell," he remembers thinking, "I'm going to die to Boney M."' From the UK Independent newspaper review of Touching the void, the 2003 film version of Joe Simpsons book.



Hannio
(Austin, TX)
Posted: Sep 16, 2008 - 07:58
 
Plant sounds like he stumbled into the orgasmatron at the end, there.

markoirl
(Dublin)
Posted: Sep 16, 2008 - 07:57
 
Some say that when played backwards at 78rpm, this track includes a subliminal message that encourages fifty-somethings to join the postal service.

fatcatjb
(Sunny Sacramento)
Posted: Aug 15, 2008 - 18:14
 
despite mountains of accolades, this song/cd does very little for me, though I appreciate both artists a great deal....

fingerpin
(OhiO)
Posted: Jul 10, 2008 - 06:51
 
Hannio wrote:
The ghost of Robert past looks on in horror at what he has become.


Check out the photos of him as he tours with Alisson singing the songs from Raising Sand; horror is not something you're not likely to see.
jenakle
(Tallahassee, FL)
Posted: Jul 10, 2008 - 05:12
 
I bet this would get a lot more 8s if there were a few more lyrics/less repeats
MM13
(High in the lo country)
Posted: Jul 08, 2008 - 00:46
 
andrewimft wrote:


They don't like it because it isn't what they're used to hearing from Robert and Allison, so that's not ok, Plant and Krauss need to get back into their little boxes and perform in the same format people are used to, like trained monkeys.

First off, I'd give them praise for trying something different as artists, and second it comes through that it's actually excellent music once you sit down and listen to the CD 2 or 3 times all the way through.


I've sat through the CD a couple of times and though I admire the musicianship and the blending of the vocals, it just doesn't work for me. Apart from that, I'm very capable of listening outside of the box, thank you very much.
andrewimft
(North Californie)
Posted: Jun 16, 2008 - 01:15
 
madaxeman wrote:
Some of you don't like this?

W.T.F.?


They don't like it because it isn't what they're used to hearing from Robert and Allison, so that's not ok, Plant and Krauss need to get back into their little boxes and perform in the same format people are used to, like trained monkeys.

First off, I'd give them praise for trying something different as artists, and second it comes through that it's actually excellent music once you sit down and listen to the CD 2 or 3 times all the way through.
madaxeman
(Scottish west coast)
Posted: Jun 13, 2008 - 14:24
 
Some of you don't like this?

W.T.F.?
robco1
(Chicago, IL)
Posted: Jun 13, 2008 - 14:24
 
fredriley wrote:
This is one of those 'viral' tracks that sticks in your mind like superglue. When I wake up of a morning there's a juke box in my bonce which selects a random track, nearly always naff, and this bloody thing was on the decks this morning. It took an hour to get it out of my head ;-|.
Hum "The Girl From Ipanema" repeatedly; it will erase the most stubborn song stuck in your head. Of course, then you have "The Girl From Ipanema" stuck in your head, but nothing is perfect . . .
TanteJensen
(one step ahed from my shoe shine, two steps away from the county line)
Posted: Jun 09, 2008 - 00:36
 
d00kie wrote:
Had to login and make sure I gave this a solid 1

Heck, I even registered just to do that.

And, for Bob's sake, if they have enough time to sing "Please read the letter" some freaking 500 times, why don't they just told her what's standing in it in between?

Here's some ways to be less annoying and singing about letters:
1. Singing the letter out loud (The Beatles)
2. Singing, that you got a letter (The Box Tops)
3. Singing about how you're trying to mail her the letter (The King)
Ok, I see, all interesting options where taken.
pb10538
Posted: Jun 08, 2008 - 17:32
 
What can I say
My 4 year old daughter loves this whole album
Asks me to play it over and over in the car
Prefers Alison's voice, though
HoneyBearKelly
(Brooklyn)
Posted: Jun 08, 2008 - 16:48
 
I hate every song on this ceedee.
I'm going to do myself an injury running for the mute one of these days.
mread
(W117°12.138' N32°53.742')
Posted: Jun 06, 2008 - 12:24
 
Rockabobbie wrote:
Does anyone know for sure whether these two are an item--as in, romantically involved?
As my daughters would say, "Eeeewww."
He turns 60 this year, she turns 37. Not that there's anything wrong with that. Just, why can't he be an item with, say, Joni Mitchell, Judy Collins . . .

pacificbeth
(one foot between two states while the other is healing successfully)
Posted: Jun 06, 2008 - 12:19
 
yeah, definitely a catchy tune--but I don't care much for it. . .thinkin' about catchy here as an unwilling participant with this song stuck somewhere in my head like a little "something" stuck between my teeth. . .
Rockabobbie
(monitor-side in the foothills of NC)
Posted: Jun 06, 2008 - 12:13
 
Does anyone know for sure whether these two are an item--as in, romantically involved? Not that it affects my regard for the music, which I like, but, you know, I'm only human and want the scoop!
CamLwalk
(Albany NY)
Posted: Jun 06, 2008 - 12:13
 
Kind of nice. Their voices blend well together.
Ntropy
(Cleveland, OH)
Posted: Jun 06, 2008 - 12:11
 
Mute. Hurry. Mute Mute!
jjbix
(san diego)
Posted: Jun 06, 2008 - 12:11
 
allison is as cute as a button and I don't mind hearing another side of plant.
Jelani
(Home of the freak, land of the vague)
Posted: May 27, 2008 - 04:22
 
:puke:
Hannio
(Austin, TX)
Posted: May 23, 2008 - 06:35
 
The ghost of Robert past looks on in horror at what he has become.
miahfost
(Svensk Socialist Soviet Monarki)
Posted: May 23, 2008 - 06:12
 
Just saw these two in Stockholm last week with T-Bone. Amazing show. They did three Zepplin songs which were also fantastic.
EssexTex
(Austin TX)
Posted: May 08, 2008 - 07:40
 
I've done a complete turnaround on this...it's beaten me into submission and I must admit it pleases me now.
oscar_driver
(Planet Earth)
Posted: May 08, 2008 - 06:35
 
is like this chick that works here in my office ... she is cute but as soon she starts laughing i want kill her b/c annoys the cr*p out of me ....

OScar
fredriley
(Nottingham, UK)
Posted: May 08, 2008 - 06:32
 
This is one of those 'viral' tracks that sticks in your mind like superglue. When I wake up of a morning there's a juke box in my bonce which selects a random track, nearly always naff, and this bloody thing was on the decks this morning. It took an hour to get it out of my head ;-|. 2 -> 1.

And will you please read the feckin' letter so we can get some peace?
tiggers
Posted: May 08, 2008 - 06:32
 
Bill, for goodness sake stop torturing poor Colleen... please!
tiggers
Posted: May 06, 2008 - 02:33
 
colleen wrote:
The bf and I had both voted this Sicko Barfo months ago......

...now that's he's just dumped my BY LETTER....

...imagine how i hate this now :puke:

...please Bill, I beg of you, stop playing this song or send us all some pepto bismal!


Yes I can see how that would kind of cement your hatred of this dirge. A sort of double whammy :(
andrewimft
(North Californie)
Posted: May 06, 2008 - 01:55
 
An excellent CD. Feels more like a Robert Plant solo album with Allison getting in a few tunes of her own and harmonizing. Robert goes folky and slightly bluegrassy, but it works, and it is beautiful. Great musicians with fine results to listen to. It's a grower, I've liked that CD more each time I hear it, there's a lot of subtle instrumental touches and the compositions and arrangements make more and more sense with each hearing, and it's beautiful music.
colleen
(Toronto, Canada)
Posted: Apr 25, 2008 - 16:15
 
The bf and I had both voted this Sicko Barfo months ago......

...now that's he's just dumped my BY LETTER....

...imagine how i hate this now :puke:

...please Bill, I beg of you, stop playing this song or send us all some pepto bismal!
d00kie
(In Cubicle Hell!)
Posted: Apr 25, 2008 - 16:14
 
Jesus H C..this is painful....What happened to you mr Plant???
kaz
(click 'Support RP' above + cough up something!)
Posted: Apr 13, 2008 - 00:35
 
I had high hopes for this collaboration. It underwhelmed me more than I thought was possible.

Please read this letter and stop playing tunes from this album, it only dilutes the affection I have for both of these artists...
aragon
(West Lafayette)
Posted: Apr 12, 2008 - 21:21
 
d00kie wrote:
Had to login and make sure I gave this a solid 1 :puke:


Ouch!!
DigitalJer
(Edmonton, Alberta, Canada)
Posted: Apr 11, 2008 - 15:37
 
snowcat wrote:
Seriously though, great pairing. Robert proves once again his musical depth.
YES! Finally someone who gets it :)
Happygirl
(Edmonton, AB)
Posted: Apr 11, 2008 - 15:37
 
2 chords. For too long.
aragon
(West Lafayette)
Posted: Apr 11, 2008 - 15:36
 
This is a pretty decent album. I was impressed by the melodies and force of nearly all songs. "Read the Letter", "Stick With Me Babe", "Gone,Gone, Gone" are my favorites but the whole disc is whorth buying. This is pure Americana and it is great!

Good stuff by Robert Plant and Krauss. I guess Plant is pretty much better going solo than with Led Zepellin.


e-norm
(Mont-Tremblant)
Posted: Apr 04, 2008 - 13:59
 
I'm getting to appreciate this album but this song at 5:55 min is way too long.
vandal
(arriving somewhere, but not here. . .)
Posted: Apr 04, 2008 - 13:58
 

4 3

Misterfixit
(Nashville)
Posted: Apr 04, 2008 - 13:58
 
Bill, if you fail to follow this one by "The Letter" by the BoxTops you will receive a letter about it.
Marley
(Portland, Or)
Posted: Apr 04, 2008 - 13:57
 
My favorite from this album. Love it!!
Phlegmaticman
(270 miles south of Paradise, CA)
Posted: Apr 04, 2008 - 13:56
 
No can do. You have to read the letter first.

pamohearn wrote:
OMG!!!! would people pleeeeaaasssee STOP PLAYING THIS SONG!!!!!! Enough Already!!!!!
I can't take it anymore!!!!


wenatchee
(Duvall, WA)
Posted: Apr 04, 2008 - 13:52
 
Nice Idea . . . but am not getting my chord in front of the music no matter how hard I try, just does not strike one.
d00kie
(In Cubicle Hell!)
Posted: Apr 04, 2008 - 13:52
 
pamohearn wrote:
OMG!!!! would people pleeeeaaasssee STOP PLAYING THIS SONG!!!!!! Enough Already!!!!!
I can't take it anymore!!!!



EXACTLY!!!!
sqqqrly
(Baboosic Lake, NH)
Posted: Apr 04, 2008 - 13:51
 
not again...
Blasserman
(Banning, CA (80 Mi. east of LA))
Posted: Mar 29, 2008 - 10:52
 
PembrokeRoad wrote:
How does he know she got the letter ?

He seems to think she didn't read the letter, but I don't know how just the same.

The music and harmony are great, the cleverness of the lyrics seems to be lacking well behind the musical talent.
pamohearn
(not close enough to a beach)
Posted: Mar 29, 2008 - 10:51
 
OMG!!!! would people pleeeeaaasssee STOP PLAYING THIS SONG!!!!!! Enough Already!!!!!
I can't take it anymore!!!!


snowcat
(Cold, Frozen Minnesota)
Posted: Mar 29, 2008 - 10:47
 
SoCo wrote:
They should just e.mail each other!




Seriously though, great pairing. Robert proves once again his musical depth.
Squirreley
(Wild Rose Country)
Posted: Mar 29, 2008 - 10:45
 
We went out and bought the album because of RP. Thanks Bill!
prickelpit96
(Hannover, Germany)
Posted: Mar 25, 2008 - 04:15
 

...and mute.
d00kie
(In Cubicle Hell!)
Posted: Mar 21, 2008 - 06:36
 
Had to login and make sure I gave this a solid 1 :puke: