[ ]   [ ]   [ ]                        [ ]      [ ]   [ ]
Robert Plant — Turn It Up
Album: Lullaby and the Ceaseless Roar
Avg rating:
6.6

Your rating:
Total ratings: 1030









Released: 2014
Length: 4:02
Plays (last 30 days): 2
share tweet wikiwebsitesearchamg
cd
mp3
search
On Charley Patton highway
The mist, the rain, the mud
Somewhere east of Tunica
I'm close to giving up
The car goes round in circles
The road remains the same
For help and consolation
I'll turn it on again
Turn it up
Turn it up

Alone with disconnection
And not a lonesome word
I reach out to the radio
And the clinically disturbed
"Give it up," the man says
Surrender and be saved
He'll drive away your demons
His help is on the way

Turn it up
Oh turn it up!
Ahhhhh, ahhhhh...

I'm lost inside America
I'm turning inside out
I'm turning into someone else
I heard so much about
I'm blinded by the neon
The righteous and the might

I'm stuck inside the radio
Turn it on and let me out

A touch of serendipity
A little stroke of luck
The radio inside this car
Brings guidance from above
The smallest contribution
Will keep me in safe hands
I'm calling 1-800
I ain't leaving it to chance

Turn it up
Turn it up
Ahhhhh, ahhhhh...
Comments (58)add comment
Much respect to RAP. Not crazy about this tune, but he’s still a gd good musician — and always trying to stay fresh, even if he doesn’t clear it with me first.  
Posted 1 month ago by Roguewarer    [ Reply ]
 1spirit1 wrote:
The dude sounds awesome still {#Bananajam}
Agreed! 100%!! Yeah, he "ranks" up there with many of those other front men but, IMHO, he's by far, heads above them all! 

Posted 10 months ago by Signwrtr61    [ Reply ]
 STLBubbles wrote:
{#Frustrated}Should of quit while he was ahead...
Mr. Plant will, 1) ALWAYS be "ahead" and, I don't think the man knows the meaning of "quit"!! At 70+, if he can still belt it out, as beautifully and masterfully as the front man for LZ, rock on! 

Posted 10 months ago by Signwrtr61    [ Reply ]
 bam23 wrote:

I hear echoes of Mick Jagger describing a preacher requesting money. No longer living in the center of the US, I don't know if the radio preachers still request money in exchange for guarantees of salvation, but this is a great "song". At this point in the evolution of music, the definition of song has become so broad that it's hard to decide what this word means anymore.

But, does it really matter? If it sounds good, turn it up! If not, PSD! This intriguing gentleman just doesn't seem to lose any of his charisma or, his dedication to creating beautiful pieces of musical genius! Certainly aren't many 70 somethings that can still perform the way this guy can!! His other projects.... I'm a bit familiar with but, the collaboration with the most beautiful Allison Krause.... Even with the generational difference between the two, watching their videos, one could nearly say, they were meant to perform together! The Raising sand album.... Damned near as good as any of the LZ stuff! IMHO, of course! They just seem to "compliment" each other's talents and abilities! LLRP! Both, the artist and the station! Thnx again, Bill & crew! 

Posted 10 months ago by Signwrtr61    [ Reply ]
 sharkey wrote:

His band include Justin Adams: bendirs, djembe, guitars, tehardant, background vocals; John Baggott: keyboards, loops, moog bass, piano, tabal, background vocals; Juldeh Camara: kologo, ritti, Fulani vocals; Billy Fuller: bass, drum programming, omnichord, upright bass; Dave Smith: drum set; and Liam “Skin” Tyson: banjo, guitar, background vocals.
DAMN!!! Can't say that I'm familiar with any of those gang but, they're almost up there with this man's former bandmates! LZ & co.... Definitely high quality stuff! And yes, Plant RULES!!!! At 70++ no less! 

Posted 11 months ago by Signwrtr61    [ Reply ]
 hayduke2 wrote:

Solid!

Agreed! I'm torn between this version or the other! They BOTH kick ass! 

Posted 11 months ago by Signwrtr61    [ Reply ]
 kazoo wrote:

In his wikipedia picture Robert looks a lot like the guy on the cover of Jethro Tull's Aqualung. "Eyeing little girls with bad intent"



Hahahaha!
Posted 1 year ago by bimmerfan739    [ Reply ]

reminds me of that macklemore song (the intro to thriftshop)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?...
Posted 3 years ago by dischuckin    [ Reply ]
 marcet wrote:

You guys are going to kill me, but I had this open on another browser tab and I was pretty sure I was hearing Jack White's voice and guitar.



damned interesting comparison
Posted 3 years ago by rbrise    [ Reply ]
Makes me think of Mr. Waits - Get Behind The Mule
Posted 3 years ago by number7    [ Reply ]
In his wikipedia picture Robert looks a lot like the guy on the cover of Jethro Tull's Aqualung. "Eyeing little girls with bad intent"
Posted 4 years ago by kazoo    [ Reply ]
You guys are going to kill me, but I had this open on another browser tab and I was pretty sure I was hearing Jack White's voice and guitar.
Posted 4 years ago by marcet    [ Reply ]
Image result for volume nozzle
Posted 4 years ago by jahgirl8    [ Reply ]
My favorite of all the solo Plant stuff.
Posted 5 years ago by MrStatenIsle    [ Reply ]
 Ihatethissong wrote:

Malcolm Reynolds is a gotttDAM good actor.

Before Plant started singing I thought this was another release by the ubiquitous Dan Auerbach.

Random fact: Dan Auerbach briefly lived in the recording studio where The Black Keys made The Big Come Up.
 
Do you have a problem saying "god damn"? Silly. 
Posted 5 years ago by BCarn    [ Reply ]
Incredible man who refuses to rest on his laurels. Thanks for helping to keep his new stuff alive RP!
Posted 5 years ago by Stodoroff    [ Reply ]
thought this was VAST when it first came on.?!?
Posted 6 years ago by guy.kildonan    [ Reply ]
 raphaelbellon wrote:
 
 
Yep...that's what I said
Posted 6 years ago by Rockit9    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:
ROBERT STILL RULES THE PLANT!

 
Hahahahah
Posted 6 years ago by Azrica    [ Reply ]
 Richman wrote:
What's the movie clip from? {#Smile}

 
Firefly
Posted 8 years ago by gumby    [ Reply ]
What's the movie clip from? {#Smile}



 

Posted 9 years ago by Richman    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:
ROBERT STILL RULES THE PLANT!
 

Posted 9 years ago by easmann    [ Reply ]
Solid!
Posted 9 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
Woah Bill, you really had a bad meal today {#Eh}
Posted 9 years ago by BobbyCat    [ Reply ]
{#Frustrated}Should of quit while he was ahead...
Posted 9 years ago by STLBubbles    [ Reply ]
Well I guess you got me on heavenly voices...Is there one more Heavenly? Too bad he bowed out of Hardly Strictly last go round...He always made Friday nights Special
Posted 9 years ago by hempmandan    [ Reply ]
Turn it Down..
Posted 9 years ago by alguff    [ Reply ]
ROBERT STILL RULES THE PLANT!
Posted 9 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
I hear echoes of Mick Jagger describing a preacher requesting money. No longer living in the center of the US, I don't know if the radio preachers still request money in exchange for guarantees of salvation, but this is a great "song". At this point in the evolution of music, the definition of song has become so broad that it's hard to decide what this word means anymore.
Posted 9 years ago by bam23    [ Reply ]

Jose Gonzalez, Tom Waits, Robert Plant.

Inspired programming Bill. Much appreciated.


Posted 9 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
https://www.billboard.com/files/styles/promo_650/public/media/of-mice-and-men-album-650-430.jpg
The music on this CD ("metalcore") is not my cup of tea, but I thought the cover similarity was interesting.
Posted 9 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Everybody in my alien space craft loves this song and this entire marvelous album...
Posted 9 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
This may be finest album of the year.
Posted 9 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
Sounds heavy, i like it.

First of his "solo" songs I really enjoyed btw.
Posted 9 years ago by tomeck    [ Reply ]
Interesting, but it's not one for repeated listening ... it sounds like it could get real old real fast.
Posted 9 years ago by hanssachs    [ Reply ]
The dude sounds awesome still {#Bananajam}
Posted 9 years ago by 1spirit1    [ Reply ]
bill— it's all right. but it feels like you play it every day. and it isn't the kind of song you need to hear every day.
Posted 10 years ago by dabeyc    [ Reply ]
His new band is damn STRONG! love it! {#Devil_pimp}
Posted 10 years ago by willmcnaught    [ Reply ]
Me likey like!
{#Dancingbanana_2} 
Posted 10 years ago by ljoergen    [ Reply ]
Chrissie Hynde's Stockholm and now Plant's  Lullaby... have been wonderful, and perhaps unexpected, gifts to music in 2014.  Both very good!
Posted 10 years ago by ScottN    [ Reply ]
Bumping 7 —— 8 Its holding up well for me
Posted 10 years ago by Lindo525    [ Reply ]
Positive vibe to this piece (Hhhoooooooopppp  ….     Wwwooooooooooooooooo  !!! good shit man, whoa! and I may feel that way 20 years from now …  )   
Posted 10 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
 oldsaxon wrote:

heh....good comment. I agree. definite 7, for now.

 
Agree 7
Posted 10 years ago by cuemaster    [ Reply ]
Has Robert Plant been listening to Nick Cave, Tom Waits? I like this, and always forget its RP until he starts singing.
Posted 10 years ago by GTT    [ Reply ]
 daveesh wrote:
like this. anybody know who's playing with him on this? 

 
His band include Justin Adams: bendirs, djembe, guitars, tehardant, background vocals; John Baggott: keyboards, loops, moog bass, piano, tabal, background vocals; Juldeh Camara: kologo, ritti, Fulani vocals; Billy Fuller: bass, drum programming, omnichord, upright bass; Dave Smith: drum set; and Liam “Skin” Tyson: banjo, guitar, background vocals.
Posted 10 years ago by sharkey    [ Reply ]
like this. anybody know who's playing with him on this? 
Posted 10 years ago by daveesh    [ Reply ]
Always a good thing to have some new Robert Plant. Not a bad tune.
Posted 10 years ago by musikluvr    [ Reply ]
Advice taken.  Consider it turned up Robert.
Posted 10 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
 Imkirok wrote:
I've been deliberating over whether or not to buy the new album.  This song may have pushed me in the "yes" column. 

 
Agree with your feelings, my friend.  This is good stuff.
Posted 10 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
Still ticking
Posted 10 years ago by tiler    [ Reply ]
 xtalman wrote:
Heard an interview with him on NPR while driving into work this am.  He appreciates his past but really is exploring what interests him which is blues/roots/world music.  Kudos for still growing vs. resting on his past.

 
Well LZ certainly was Blues influenced, so it's not that much of a stretch.
Posted 10 years ago by Tippster    [ Reply ]
I've been deliberating over whether or not to buy the new album.  This song may have pushed me in the "yes" column. 
Posted 10 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
 Lindo525 wrote:
Disjointed, eclectic, just a little bizarre. But, enough about me. I think I like this tune on the first listen! Starts at 7 for me.

 
heh....good comment. I agree. definite 7, for now.
Posted 10 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
 xtalman wrote:
Heard an interview with him on NPR while driving into work this am.  He appreciates his past but really is exploring what interests him which is blues/roots/world music.  Kudos for still growing vs. resting on his past.

 
Ya can't go wrong with Bob the shrub {#Cheesygrin}
Posted 10 years ago by ShaunJ    [ Reply ]

Still a great rock voice.  starts at 7 for me too


Posted 10 years ago by jgehred    [ Reply ]
Heard an interview with him on NPR while driving into work this am.  He appreciates his past but really is exploring what interests him which is blues/roots/world music.  Kudos for still growing vs. resting on his past.
Posted 10 years ago by xtalman    [ Reply ]
Cool... number 1


Unmistakeable RP 



Dooh.... number 2
Posted 10 years ago by Boy_Wonder    [ Reply ]
Disjointed, eclectic, just a little bizarre. But, enough about me. I think I like this tune on the first listen! Starts at 7 for me.
Posted 10 years ago by Lindo525    [ Reply ]