Led Zeppelin Legend Robert Plant Performs NPR Tiny Desk Concert

"For a Tiny Desk Concert, it doesn't get much bigger than legendary Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant. The rock icon and his current band Saving Grace took over the NPR office for an intimate performance of traditional tunes and cover songs. Plant and his band, featuring co-vocalist Suzi Dian, kicked off the five-song set with the traditional "Gospel Plough," followed by a cover of "Higher Rock" by singer-songwriter Martha Scanlan. Next up was a rendition of Low's "Everybody's Song." and then an interpretation of Moby Grape's "It's a Beautiful Day Today.""

"Wrapping up the set was a new arrangement of "Gallows Pole," a song that is familiar to Zeppelin fans, as the iconic rock band famously covered the Lead Belly tune on their Led Zeppelin III album. In between songs, Plant shared the stories behind each tune, and offered a bit of banter, even mentioning Spinal Tap when a little girl in the audience dropped a plastic firefighter helmet on the floor."

Robert Plant and Saving Grace performed a five-song Tiny Desk Concert at the NPR office featuring traditional tunes and cover songs. The setlist included "Gospel Plough," Martha Scanlan's "Higher Rock," Low's "Everybody's Song," Moby Grape's "It's a Beautiful Day Today," and a new arrangement of "Gallows Pole." Co-vocalist Suzi Dian appeared with the band and contributed to vocal arrangements. Plant shared stories and banter between songs and reacted to audience moments. The performance emphasized roots-oriented interpretations and intimate acoustic presentation. The band is finishing U.S. tour dates, then heads to the U.K. and a March festival appearance.

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