Robert Plant on Jeff Buckley | Q TV (CBC)

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"On this day in 1996, I saw Jeff Buckley perform in Melbourne.⁣ Jeff Buckley was something of an ethereal spirit: a musical magician whose album 'Grace' showcased a unique talent. His name was on the lips of all musos from the release of that album and for the next two years.⁣ I had heard him sing a couple of songs at a distance on the Other Stage at Glastonbury, where Page and Plant were headlining: you could feel him, it was extraordinary. I had listened intently to 'Grace' whilst I was on tour and made a point to see him at the Palais Theatre in Melbourne on this day in 1996."

(Cameron Crowe, asked about his inclusion of Led Zeppelin songs in his film, Almost Famous): How’d you secure the rights to the music?

They took us across the street to a wine bar. They said, “Well, ‘Stairway to Heaven,’ we gotta say no to, ’cause it’s just too much. We just don’t do anything with ‘Stairway to Heaven.'” We’re like, “Whomp, whomp, whomp.” And Page goes, “But I would like to give you an extra song that’s more of an acoustic busking vibe. We’ll give that to you free.” He replaced “Stairway to Heaven” with “Bron-Yr-Aur.”

He gave that to us for free, just to have that texture in the movie, which was amazing. And we ran through the streets afterward. The rest of that meeting was spent talking about how much we all loved Jeff Buckley. Officially the coolest night ever, or the un-coolest night ever. I don’t know. That was a huge kind of buoy to swim to, because without Led Zeppelin, it’s just not the same movie.

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"On this day in 1996, I saw Jeff Buckley perform in Melbourne.⁣ Jeff Buckley was something of an ethereal spirit: a musical magician whose album 'Grace' showcased a unique talent. His name was on the lips of all musos from the release of that album and for the next two years.⁣ I had heard him sing a couple of songs at a distance on the Other Stage at Glastonbury, where Page and Plant were headlining: you could feel him, it was extraordinary. I had listened intently to 'Grace' whilst I was on tour and made a point to see him at the Palais Theatre in Melbourne on this day in 1996."







(Cameron Crowe, asked about his inclusion of Led Zeppelin songs in his film, Almost Famous): How’d you secure the rights to the music?

They took us across the street to a wine bar. They said, “Well, ‘Stairway to Heaven, ’ we gotta say no to, ’cause it’s just too much. We just don’t do anything with ‘Stairway to Heaven.'” We’re like, “Whomp, whomp, whomp.” And Page goes, “But I would like to give you an extra song that’s more of an acoustic busking vibe. We’ll give that to you free.” He replaced “Stairway to Heaven” with “Bron-Yr-Aur.”

He gave that to us for free, just to have that texture in the movie, which was amazing. And we ran through the streets afterward. *The rest of that meeting was spent talking about how much we all loved Jeff Buckley.* Officially the coolest night ever, or the un-coolest night ever. I don’t know. That was a huge kind of buoy to swim to, because without Led Zeppelin, it’s just not the same movie.

[chadwindham]

when robert plant calls your vocals "mind-altering"...

[geldofpunk]

Jeff Buckley is one of the most amazing singers ever

[evanmichael]

"He was bigger than the room" sums it all up

[ro--M]

Respect for his humbleness which seems very authentic.

[trevorhoward]

I had heard of Jeff but never heard a record. I went along to see him in a little room in Wolverhampton (just a few miles from Robert's home town). I was 32, been buying records and seeing gigs for twenty years;- JS Bach to the Sex Pistols, Louie Armstrong to Led Zeppelin. Nothing I had seen or heard in those twenty years prepared me for what I saw and heard that night. I may as well have never heard a note of music in my life before he came on stage.
I bought some records and a couple of months later went to see him again, this time with his band. I was late. Literally, all I saw was him walking off stage. Not so long after, he was dead.
I still go to gigs nearly thirty years later. I've never been moved even slightly like I was that night in Wolverhampton. I don't think I ever will be.

[samouellette]

He died singing Robert Plant too
So sad what happened to him
Legends make legends

[ThePlutarch]

Jeff Buckley's interpretation of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" is absolutely perfect, probably THE definitive performance of this achingly beautiful song. What a loss!

[RemedyUnderTheSun]

You can be content with life when Robert Plant says you have an amazing voice.

[Winteramen]

To have TWO of your idols say you were amazing...that's jeff.

[katherinaJee]

"I once took a ride to the beach in L.A., and all along the shore there were all these so-called jazz places. And I saw these college guys and session players playing this fusion Muzak stuff. It was just a lot of notes, and the more notes they played, the more it kept them from expressing anything. So I came back home and got out my Zeppelin albums."... Jeff Buckley

[harryyoung]

To have Robert Plant saying that about you….that’s it….his humility is incredible…love to see him acknowledging Jeff and Freddie ….wow….incredible man…👌🏻👌🏻💙

[davidellis]

Grace Is one of the greatest LP's of all time . A Desert Island Disc, what could have been ! 😎 Jeff is missed. 😥

[johnnorth]

Nice to hear Robert, one of the greatest voice in rock n roll, say that.

[musicmeh]

Jeff has an ethereal and androgynous and genuine quality to his voice, so much so that it overshadows his skills as a songwriter and guitarist. He is incredibly adept at writing songs, lyrics, and playing the guitar. Yet his voice, which as a fan is one with his song-writing and guitar-playing, is all people talk about. I love Soundgarden, Chili Peppers, Alice in Chains, Sublime... But if I had to name the one musician I'd love forever and be ''condemned'' to listen to for eternity, even if the option yielded the entire discography, I'd elect Jeff Buckley. I could never tire of him, and how he reminds me of the things that mean most to me. The fact his guitar-playing is rarely mentioned is a testament to his incredible ability to write songs. He's one of the greats playing guitar, he's one of the greats writing songs (music and lyric alike), but his own voice distracts us from the great many things he was great at. Including the possibility that he was a kind soul. We may not know much about him, but in interviews, he incessantly pressed to convey something worth expressing. For all that, he is an inspiration. A talent dedicated to a craft. Kind and eager. Ready and able. I want many of us to be that way, as do I.

[thesound-chameleonman]

I have met Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin and shook his hand too! also chatted to Mick Grøndahl the bassist of Jeff Buckley's band! and NOW have Mick's autograph! both lovely people.

[ivygenesisluvsu]

he’s so humble I remember hearing Robert’s singing for the first time in I Can’t Quit You Baby as a kid (my dad was a huge Zeppelin fan) and just being so blown away by him and the older I got the more I appreciated just how great of a frontman and singer he is but he isn’t wrong in saying that Jeff’s voice was mind altering I’ve been on a Jeff spiral for some months now now and it’s devastating how underrated Jeff is bc his music quite literally altered the course of my life in the best way possible

[astra]

JB would appreciate for sure ! but after all, Robert Plant is saying the truth . The student went further than his master !

[Yong_Goh]

Go listen to the song "Forget Her"... Its not the most well known from his catalogue.. but the vocal elasticity and layer of guitars in that is spectacular

[alexandriaocasio-smollett]

Robert Plant and Paul McCartney both share a quality I find so endearing. They both come across as genuinely and authentically humble in the way they view themselves and their work. We’re talking about 2 of the most iconic/impactful/elite artists in the history of the world. Yet somehow they maintain a level of humility that I find to be remarkable.