Robert Plant 'Black Dog' on Austin City Limits

Robert Plant and his fantastic band The Sensational Space Shifters put a new spin on the Led Zeppelin classic "Black Dog."

About the Episode
Enjoy new classics and fan favorites from music icon Robert Plant. The British superstar sings classics from the catalogs of Led Zeppelin, the blues canon and his solo Americana albums.

About Austin City Limits
ACL offers viewers unparalleled access to featured acts in an intimate setting that provides a platform for artists to deliver inspired, memorable, full-length performances. The program is taped live before a concert audience from The Moody Theater in downtown Austin. ACL is the longest-running music series in American television history and remains the only TV series to ever be awarded the National Medal of Arts. Since its inception, the groundbreaking music series has become an institution that's helped secure Austin's reputation as the Live Music Capital of the World. The historic KLRU Studio 6A, home to 36 years of ACL concerts, has been designated an official Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Landmark. In 2011, ACL moved to the new venue ACL Live at The Moody Theater in downtown Austin. ACL received a rare institutional Peabody Award for excellence and outstanding achievement in 2012.

[manningbartlett]

The haters need to be reminded that this is Robert Plant, and according to divine decree he can do "whatever the fuck he wants".

[paulym]

He owns it, he can do whatever he wants with it, I like it

[mokamo]

amazing how people are so stuck in their past and their heads.

this was a great arrangement, and plant still has a great voice.

[blueswine]

Interesting rendition. I like it. I won't say it's better than the original. I have heard Plant say many times he doesn't want to become a traveling jukebox.

[microtasker]

For anyone who's been to a Zeppelin concert, they all riff on their own stuff. Never the same twice. That's the blues, baby.

[walkalittle]

He's been doing different styles of music for many many years and this band is beyond incredible. You want an exact note for note replica of Zep songs from 40+ years ago you can always go see a cover band. At least he's original!

[bhutch]

Robert Plant is one of those rare muso's the just loves music singing and performing.

[sonicgrub]

Love this rendition. Refreshing and still tough as shit.

[Wolfie]

I'm 52 years old and grew up listening to LZ IV starting on my older brother's 8-track player. LZ IV is one of my favorite albums. I have to say that I really love this version of Black Dog. It's not better than the original but nostalgia plays a big part in my musical taste. I will say that I love how Robert is continually reinventing himself! Rock On Mr. Plant - I will be listening!

[tazman]

Plant still got that kick ass voice after all these years! Love it

[l.k]

My favourite band sampling Amazigh music from my country Morocco ... what a time to be alive !

[brotherbungle]

Robert Plant is the fuckin' man. He's earned the right to do whatever he wants musically. Long live Plantie!

[marcx]

As a true Zepp fan.
Absolutely Brilliant by Plant.
Now on to JPJ and his twist on Zepp songs

[nomeansno]

If Robert Plant enters the stage it`s like the music world was standing still since 1975.

[masterpbk]

His voice is still incredible regardless of the instrumental arrangement.

[earthaccessory]

Robert Plant is still best rocker ever!! Love his music!!!

[Proximo]

It took me half way through the song to realize I like this edition, it´s somehow grittier, dirtier, more rough, those stops on the main riff. I don´t like it more than the original, but I really do like it. And Robert Plant now still sounds like Robert Plant then, and at that time almost 70 year of age... bloody brilliant. Maybe that´s the way Plant wanted the song to be in the beginning... or maybe the artists way of looking at things later on... who knows. It´s still awesome.

[pateagle]

There's still a huge demand for Zep tunes, This was a great show!

[miaeade]

What sentiment can I express, only love and gratitude for this wonderful talented expressive man. I love Robert Plant. I Love Led Zeppelin, each and every member!

[timfirth]

Total class, all the way.
Loved it.