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Robert Plant — Trampled Rose
Album: Raising Sand
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Released: 2007
Length: 5:25
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Long way going to
Get my medicine
Sky's the autumn grey of a lonely wren

Piano from a window played
Gone tomorrow, gone yesterday

I found it in the street
At first I did not see
Lying at my feet
A trampled rose

Passing the hat in church
It never stops going around

You never pay just once
To get the job done

What I done to me,
I done to you
What happened to the trampled rose?

In the muddy street
With the fireworks and leaves

A blind man with a cup I asked
Would he sing 'Kisses Sweeter Than Wine'

I know that rose,
Like I know my name
The one I gave my love,
It was the same
Now I find it in the street,
A trampled rose
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 wiegandshawn wrote:


You do realize the album is of both Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, right? (read the text)


Yes, but she is the singer here.
Posted 7 months ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
 Stefen wrote:

Why is there a picture of Robert Plant alongside this song?



You do realize the album is of both Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, right? (read the text)
Posted 1 year ago by wiegandshawn    [ Reply ]
Better than most of the other bits of this collaboration I’ve heard here. Solid 5.
Posted 3 years ago by jukes1    [ Reply ]
pretty much any Tom Waits cover makes me happy. He deserves to be honored with covers by his songwriting a lone. doesnt matter if I like the cover or not so this song gets an 8.
Posted 3 years ago by olea    [ Reply ]
Why is there a picture of Robert Plant alongside this song?   The singer is Allison Krauss.
Posted 3 years ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
Sad drama.
Posted 4 years ago by costoonces    [ Reply ]
Plant and Krause were touring this album and I got to see them perform at Hardly Strictly back then. They did a great version of Battle of Evermore too.
Posted 4 years ago by chinaski    [ Reply ]
Where's Plant? Was he in the bathroom while they recorded this?
Posted 4 years ago by MrStatenIsle    [ Reply ]
A Tom Waits piece!
Posted 5 years ago by guntherkraft376    [ Reply ]
 scarletdancer wrote:
I haven't cared for much that I've heard from Alison Krauss, but this is really beautiful.  Thumbs up!

 
The exact opposite for me. This is weird-eeeeeered. Her earlier work is heavenly.
Posted 7 years ago by passsion8    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:
Plant is back with the boys!

Zep-tour in the making - no joke!

Album...?

 
SCIENTOLOGIST!!  Oh, wait, that's Beck or somebody....
Posted 7 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
I haven't cared for much that I've heard from Alison Krauss, but this is really beautiful.  Thumbs up!
Posted 8 years ago by scarletdancer    [ Reply ]
Liked it enough to tab over and rate it!
Posted 8 years ago by JasondotG    [ Reply ]
Interesting I can see where some of this ties into Plants latest album.  He mentioned in an interview that some of the stuff on the new album he tried with Alison Krauss but it did not work or was not the time for it.  
Posted 9 years ago by xtalman    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:

Plant is back with the boys!

Zep-tour in the making - no joke!

Album...?



 
No Zep tour...and what does that have to with this very good song, anyway?
Posted 9 years ago by ScottN    [ Reply ]

Plant is back with the boys!

Zep-tour in the making - no joke!

Album...?


Posted 11 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
My favourite track from this wonderful album. Haunting. Alison's voice is phenomenal.
Edit: Whoops, looking back at the track list, "Please Read the Letter" is actually my favourite track, this is my second.  
Posted 11 years ago by krysthal    [ Reply ]
Beautiful album... Always glad to hear this here.
Posted 12 years ago by Mireletion    [ Reply ]
Kraus.
You either get her or you don't.
Not much room for compromise.
I like her yet she does annoy me at times.
But a genuine person and a great collaborator. 
Posted 12 years ago by MirageRF    [ Reply ]
 Danimal174 wrote:
Happy birthday, Alison Krauss!

 
Awwwww—- thank you  ♥


Posted 12 years ago by Rmike    [ Reply ]
Somebody needs to trample this CD.
Posted 12 years ago by joanie    [ Reply ]
What are you all—- a bunch of little girls in a mall somewhere?  OMG!!!!   I think I see what's going on, but its like watching a slow wreck.  What a miserable bunch.
Posted 12 years ago by Rmike    [ Reply ]
Nope....still hate it.
Posted 12 years ago by joanie    [ Reply ]
The song that couldn't die.
Posted 12 years ago by old_shep    [ Reply ]
Annoyingly memorable
Posted 12 years ago by tulfan    [ Reply ]
So whiny.
Posted 12 years ago by catsoup    [ Reply ]
Robert Plant...?
Where?
Posted 13 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
two horrors in a row - this one really suits the awful Mumford and Sons played just before. Oh well, I haven't had a spate of <5s here for a while, but this high pitched squealing really must stop! please!

Posted 13 years ago by suesblues    [ Reply ]
Not a good song to start off my day on Radio Paradise.  I really hope this doesn't set the tone for the rest of the day... ugh!
Posted 13 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
Not my taste!
Posted 13 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
 Relayer wrote:

Robert doesn't smoke, he quit in the mid 80s. ...
 



Look closely. {#Shhh}
Posted 13 years ago by fingerpin    [ Reply ]
 Tana wrote:

I think her voice beautiful and everything, but there is a restraint about it that I find bothersome. She always seems to be holding back, never goes all out.

 
I didn't hear it until it was pointed out, but I can hear the restraint in her voice.  Makes me really wonder what her voice would sound like if she really went all out and wailed.  Is she afraid of her voice cracking or sounding imperfect?  One has to look no further then Thom Yorke, Tom Waits, or even (for the more pop music minded) Kings of Leon to find examples of imperfect voices making fantastic music.  Of course, I suppose if she pushed it too hard she might risk those silky smooth pipes and wouldn't be able to make the kind of music she's been making for years.

Posted 13 years ago by Byronape    [ Reply ]
 Ericocean wrote:
That was painful
 
You may be doing it wrong.

Posted 14 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
That was painful
Posted 14 years ago by Ericocean    [ Reply ]
Alison DID have a career before she hooked up with Plant. Play more AK!! But leave this album to marinate for a bit.
Posted 14 years ago by bigcat    [ Reply ]
 Forest267 wrote:
Something about this reminds me of Radiohead... surprised to learn this was Plant/Krauss.
 
Just a wild guess, but maybe it was the keening.  Reminds me that you can hire people to show up and cry at a funeral.

Posted 14 years ago by nate917    [ Reply ]
 Alexandra wrote:


Yeah, you know...I love her voice too and really do NOT like how she uses it in this song. Especially those repetitive 3 notes....
 

I knew I'd heard the phrasing, and those notes, before. Check out the song "Island" from Heather Nova's album Oyster; exactly the same.
Posted 14 years ago by chyk5    [ Reply ]
Something about this reminds me of Radiohead... surprised to learn this was Plant/Krauss.
Posted 14 years ago by Forest267    [ Reply ]
cats in the alley....
Posted 14 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 Alexandra wrote:
Yeah, you know...I love her voice too and really do NOT like how she uses it in this song. Especially those repetitive 3 notes....
 
I think her voice beautiful and everything, but there is a restraint about it that I find bothersome. She always seems to be holding back, never goes all out.

Posted 14 years ago by Tana    [ Reply ]
 peter_james_bond wrote:
Alison Krauss........{#Heartkiss}
 

I agree with you, well not exactly like this, but yes, she has a wondeful voice and she is elegantly beautiful.
Great song
Posted 14 years ago by ambrebalte    [ Reply ]
Alison Krauss........{#Heartkiss}
Posted 14 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
Alison kept thousands spellbound with this song at the RED ROCKS last year.This was a highlight for me.
Posted 15 years ago by boober    [ Reply ]
This is the voice that the girl from Bat For Lashes wishes she had...
Posted 15 years ago by unclelonghair    [ Reply ]
 Leslie wrote:
I love this song. The simple banjo is a very nice accompaniment. This is one of my favorite tracks on the album, actually.
 
Me too. Great banjo............


Posted 15 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
Happy birthday, Alison Krauss!

Posted 15 years ago by Danimal174    [ Reply ]
I like this CD, I think its pretty enjoyable. What I dont understand is why they made a cover on one of the FEW weak songs Tom Waits has released. I dont even think this is a good song with Mr Waits, and I'm a BIG fan.

Posted 15 years ago by SweTex    [ Reply ]
 mamerjamer wrote:
I guess Robert was on a smoke break for this one - unusual, and I'm not sure in a good way.  I like almost everything that I have ever heard from Allison Krauss, but this one may be the "almost" part.
 


Robert doesn't smoke, he quit in the mid 80s. Guess I am revealing my neediness now.
Posted 15 years ago by Relayer    [ Reply ]
 flyin_bri wrote:
What's with the album cover? Looks like they just threw a water balloon at Jimmy Page . . .
 
An' his guitar was still plugged in too...smokin'...{#Roflol}

Posted 15 years ago by inindian    [ Reply ]
But...

This album won lot's of Grammys. That makes it very popular. Doesn't that mean it sucks now and you shouldn't play it anymore? You know like Sting or U2? {#Rolleyes}
Posted 15 years ago by Hairfarmer    [ Reply ]
I love this song. The simple banjo is a very nice accompaniment. This is one of my favorite tracks on the album, actually.
Posted 15 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]
Very good interpretation. I love Plant songs but this ones is far away better on is original version by Tom Waits
Posted 15 years ago by mtrudo    [ Reply ]
 rah wrote:
i'm really surprised at all the negative comments. this is the song that got me to buy this album, and i'm not in the least disappointed.
 
I'm with you! The concert was outstanding, too. 
Posted 16 years ago by smehan55    [ Reply ]
 d00kie wrote:
This is just as annoying as that repetetive "please read the letter song"
 
Well said!

Posted 16 years ago by OldFrenchie    [ Reply ]
I guess Robert was on a smoke break for this one - unusual, and I'm not sure in a good way.  I like almost everything that I have ever heard from Allison Krauss, but this one may be the "almost" part.
Posted 16 years ago by mamerjamer    [ Reply ]
Not entirely. I had higher expections when I bought the disc, being a big fan of both artists, but right now I'm of the mind there are only a couple of strong songs there. It might just be me though, I'm gonna keep looking for a while.
Posted 16 years ago by Nick_Danger    [ Reply ]
A friend told me to buy this album, and I have not liked much of it that I have heard. But I like the feel of this song...so I am in the minority here eh?
Posted 16 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Weakest track on an otherwise good recording.
Posted 16 years ago by bizon    [ Reply ]
I hardly ever comment but this song (at low volume) is really annoying me. I had to hit mute until it was over. I also felt compelled to rate it a 1 and to comment! I normally like Alison and Robert but I just can't get into this song.
Posted 16 years ago by cupajoe    [ Reply ]
Ntropy wrote:
Alison Krauss has a lovely voice. Except on this song. If I have to hear that nasally whine on this awful song again...I might
Yeah, you know...I love her voice too and really do NOT like how she uses it in this song. Especially those repetitive 3 notes....
Posted 16 years ago by Alexandra    [ Reply ]
I now owe my colleague a beer "I bet if I open the comments for this track someone will have called it haunting"
Posted 16 years ago by electronicshaman    [ Reply ]
Bobbie? (She's the one with the boobies!...LOL) radioshock wrote:
Robert can whine too- jump right on in when your ready Boobie.
Posted 16 years ago by jayvee2    [ Reply ]
Robert can whine too- jump right on in when your ready Boobie.
Posted 16 years ago by radioshock    [ Reply ]
i'm really surprised at all the negative comments. this is the song that got me to buy this album, and i'm not in the least disappointed.
Posted 16 years ago by rah    [ Reply ]
babyjuice wrote:
Wheres Robert? I do believe he's there in spirit, as Alison clearly wails his wail from "The Battle of Evermore"
This is a great album, but it does need more actual duets between the two.
Posted 16 years ago by mattt    [ Reply ]
Theres Robert Damaging the Brand again!
Posted 16 years ago by PembrokeRoad    [ Reply ]
ThePoose wrote:
Is that a hammered dulcimer in the B/G?
I don't think so. It might be the toy piano or dobro you're hearing.
Posted 16 years ago by Inamorato    [ Reply ]
This is just as annoying as that repetetive "please read the letter song"
Posted 16 years ago by d00kie    [ Reply ]
Posted 16 years ago by traysza    [ Reply ]
I have been waiting all weekend for this song. It is so amazing. I can't get enough of it. Mr. Paradise please just put this on repeat mode and let the good times roll.
Posted 16 years ago by secretary7    [ Reply ]
Alison Krauss has a lovely voice. Except on this song. If I have to hear that nasally whine on this awful song again...I might
Posted 16 years ago by Ntropy    [ Reply ]
Is that a hammered dulcimer in the B/G?
Posted 16 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
MUTE MUTE MUTE!
Posted 16 years ago by felam    [ Reply ]
How 'bout following this with Arlington by the Wailin' Jennys...
Posted 16 years ago by sass    [ Reply ]
Why are songs sung by females so haunting? Must be a hormonal thing.
Posted 16 years ago by alph    [ Reply ]
TrÚs beau morceau , trÚs belle voix d'Alisson Krauss. Du miel !!!
Posted 16 years ago by pierpod    [ Reply ]
I love those beats at the end. Perfect ending to an eerie song.
Posted 16 years ago by robco1    [ Reply ]
This song has just the right amount of Robert Plant
Posted 16 years ago by Ichthyologist    [ Reply ]
What's with the album cover? Looks like they just threw a water balloon at Jimmy Page . . .
Posted 16 years ago by flyin_bri    [ Reply ]
That's three very somber songs in a row. Mondays are hard enough. (I do like this song, though.)
Posted 16 years ago by Papernapkin    [ Reply ]
michaelgmitchell wrote:
I've heard a lot about this CD from commercial radio. The one tune they play to death is okay. This one's a bit creepy. Where's Robert? Hopped out for a coffee? Maybe he couldn't take the wailing, either? I'm at 3 - and that's generous.
Wheres Robert? I do believe he's there in spirit, as Alison clearly wails his wail from "The Battle of Evermore"
Posted 16 years ago by babyjuice    [ Reply ]
Cool progression of songs. They flow together really well.
Posted 16 years ago by kilroyjoe3    [ Reply ]
She doesn't know it, and I can't explain why, but I will forever associate this song with Agnes's best friend, Mo.
Posted 16 years ago by AliGator    [ Reply ]
segueman wrote:
Tom Waits from the recent album Real Gone.
Just remember, Tom Waits for nobody!
Posted 16 years ago by coolpeople_rule    [ Reply ]
Lvoe almost anything from this album. The rest is good.
Posted 16 years ago by inindian    [ Reply ]
Very interesting....in a disturbing/haunting way.
Posted 16 years ago by coolpeople_rule    [ Reply ]
segueman wrote:
Tom Waits from the recent album Real Gone.
ahhh geez - i'm quite irked with myself having not remembered that. I own that album and he is one of my favorites, but I do find his version of this song one of the rare songs of his that I will skip past on occasion. many thanks for the clarification
Posted 16 years ago by DrGonzo    [ Reply ]
DrGonzo wrote:
who did the original version of this? i could swear i've heard some male vocalist do it but he sounds kind of whiny on the longer, non-word notes... (descriptive mind not working today).
Tom Waits from the recent album Real Gone.
Posted 16 years ago by segueman    [ Reply ]
who did the original version of this? i could swear i've heard some male vocalist do it but he sounds kind of whiny on the longer, non-word notes... (descriptive mind not working today).
Posted 16 years ago by DrGonzo    [ Reply ]
miahfost wrote:
This is a great, great record.
I'd agree, though I gave this song a 4. The rest of the album is really strong. That incessant wail just turns this track sour for me. Pro Tools abuse - copy, copy, copy...
Posted 16 years ago by tompoll    [ Reply ]
Kind of roots country..ish
Posted 16 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
Ouch...my head now hurts....make it stop!!!!
Posted 16 years ago by traysza    [ Reply ]
Wow, direct segue from Neko -> Allison. That's a mighty one-two punch!
Posted 16 years ago by DoctorHooey    [ Reply ]
She's sublime.... him I could do without.
Posted 16 years ago by MsJudi    [ Reply ]
I'll confess to whatever you want if it gets the complainers to shut up. King_Balt wrote:
confession tune... that is one if you were held in a cell at GITMO and subjected to this on a loop - you would confess to anything to make it stop.
Posted 16 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
miahfost wrote:
This is a great, great record.
Yes, and even my wife (who hates Led Zeppelin, mainly because of Plant's vocals) loves it.
Posted 16 years ago by Oregon_Steve    [ Reply ]
It's growing on me...begrudgingly...simply by familiarity.
Posted 16 years ago by joanie    [ Reply ]
Wow, what's up with all the haters? This song is beautiful, her voice is beautiful...I love it.
Posted 16 years ago by PurplePrincess    [ Reply ]
Not my song...
Posted 16 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
This is a great, great record.
Posted 16 years ago by miahfost    [ Reply ]
confession tune... that is one if you were held in a cell at GITMO and subjected to this on a loop - you would confess to anything to make it stop.
Posted 16 years ago by King_Balt    [ Reply ]
I've heard a lot about this CD from commercial radio. The one tune they play to death is okay. This one's a bit creepy. Where's Robert? Hopped out for a coffee? Maybe he couldn't take the wailing, either? I'm at 3 - and that's generous.
Posted 16 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
Honeyman wrote:
Don't worry, it doesn't. ...and stop yelling.
Best comment I've read all day. Truly.
Posted 16 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
rickhoran wrote:
so many negative posts on this song and yet its still a 6.5. i don't understand why its not lower. you would think reading the posts it would be like a 3 or 4. which in my opinion is still 3 or 4 too high.
Maybe the people that rated it higher than 5 are not literate.
Posted 16 years ago by Honeyman    [ Reply ]
Posted 16 years ago by sarahbean26    [ Reply ]
cafortier wrote:
If I could give this song a negative number.....I would! Gives me a headache everytime I hear it.
so many negative posts on this song and yet its still a 6.5. i don't understand why its not lower. you would think reading the posts it would be like a 3 or 4. which in my opinion is still 3 or 4 too high.
Posted 16 years ago by rickhoran    [ Reply ]
If I could give this song a negative number.....I would! Gives me a headache everytime I hear it.
Posted 16 years ago by cafortier    [ Reply ]
If I could give this song a -2, I would.
Posted 16 years ago by traysza    [ Reply ]
secretary7 wrote:
THIS IS THE MOST AMAZING SONG EVER MADE! I LOVE IT AND I WISH IT WOULD NEVER STOP.
Don't worry, it doesn't. ...and stop yelling.
Posted 16 years ago by Honeyman    [ Reply ]
THIS IS THE MOST AMAZING SONG EVER MADE! I LOVE IT AND I WISH IT WOULD NEVER STOP.
Posted 16 years ago by secretary7    [ Reply ]
This whole album is horrible. Make it stop
Posted 16 years ago by TJS    [ Reply ]
rickhoran wrote:
its over. its really over! thank goodness.
It's back!
Posted 16 years ago by Honeyman    [ Reply ]
sdn wrote:
Boy, it just goes on forever, doesn't it?
its over. its really over! thank goodness.
Posted 16 years ago by rickhoran    [ Reply ]
I've tried and tried to get into this considering the talent and reputations of the artists and the considerable RP airplay, but I just can't. it's a three for me.
Posted 16 years ago by Honeyman    [ Reply ]
way too much airplay for such an annoyingly whiney song
Posted 16 years ago by joanie    [ Reply ]
Boy, it just goes on forever, doesn't it?
Posted 16 years ago by sdn    [ Reply ]
Alpine wrote:
Allison Krause could sing the dictionary and make it sound angelic.
True I would normally agree with you 1000 percent...but her vocals on this really are not doing it for me for some reason....
Posted 16 years ago by Darlington    [ Reply ]
bodhisattva1031 wrote:
the wai-ai-aia-ailing ruins it. plain and simple
Fully agree! This is a really good album, but I think this song is a real clunker. It would be fine if they didn't go to that "wail" well so often.
Posted 16 years ago by tompoll    [ Reply ]
the wai-ai-aia-ailing ruins it. plain and simple
Posted 16 years ago by bodhisattva1031    [ Reply ]
Lots of tin ears out there but that's OK. This is a beautiful Tom Waits song covered by an unlikely but beautiful voice. If you only want to listen to Robert Plant, please, listen to a Led Zeplin CD and reserve your disingenuous comments for another time.
Posted 16 years ago by bb_bubbab    [ Reply ]