New CD by Robert Plant and Alison Krauss

My lovely wife Margaret (I prefer "Peg") bought me a present a few days ago. (she spoils me) She bought "Raising Sand" by Robert Plant and Alison Krauss at our local Walmart after hearing it on NBC's morning Today Show during the week. They played their version of The Everly Brothers "Gone Gone Gone" live on the show and Peg and I were completely blown away. The rest of the CD is excellent as well, but my absolute favorite is this cut. The harmonies are hauntingly brilliant with a touch of Plant's Led Zeppelin "Immigrant Song" accent. He tastefully slips the unique Plant sound on other tracks as well. If you were a Zeppelin Fan, you'll recognize it immediately.

Peg's little story about a Walmart employee that was helping her find the new CD was typical of today's generation. Peg asked her "Do you have the new CD by Robert Plant and Alison Krauss?" She replied "Who is Robert Plant? I've never heard of him, but Alison Krauss would be in the Country section." Peg tried explaining that Plant was in the group Led Zeppelin from the late 60's, but it went right over her head. When she finally found the new release (which was NOT in the Country section) she opened one and put it in a player to listen and also thought it was fantastic.

You can Preview the WHOLE Album FREE here or click the CD image. I guarantee you'll like it. I would say it is Rockabilly. What do you think?

Listen to this Everly Brothers version on YouTube: