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F r o m W i k i p e d i a , t h e f r e e e n c y c l o p e d i a
1998 studio album by Page and Plant
Walking into Clarksdale Jimmy Page and Robert Plant , both formerly of English rock band Led Zeppelin . It was released by Atlantic Records on 20 April 1998.[9] Steve Albini at Abbey Road Studios .[10]
The album debuted on the Billboard 's Billboard 200UK Album Chart . The single "Most High " was awarded a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance in 1999, and reached No. 1 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and No. 26 in the UK.[11]
Plant re-recorded the song "Please Read the Letter " with Alison Krauss for their 2007 collaboration album Raising Sand Record of the Year award at the 2009 Grammy Awards .[12] Robert Plant and the Sensational Space Shifters for their 2014 studio album Lullaby and the Ceaseless Roar
The title of the album refers to Clarksdale, Mississippi , a town in the Mississippi Delta considered to be the birthplace of blues music.[13]
Background and recording [ edit ]
Following their successful No Quarter tour and subsequent live album release, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant began writing Walking into Clarksdale. For the new record, Page and Plant pursued a more stripped-down sound, eschewing the heavy orchestration of their live performances in favor of a more traditional four-piece band.[13] Harmony H1260 Sovereign guitar, first used during the recording of Led Zeppelin III [13]
The band met at RAK Studios in August 1997 where they recorded "Burning Up" and "Shining in the Light".[14] [15] Abbey Road's EMI Number Two Studio , where they recorded the rest of the album over the course of 35 days in August and September.[16] [17] [18]
The album was recorded and mixed by Steve Albini, known for producing Nirvana 's final album In Utero [19] [20] [14]
Release [ edit ]
Walking into Clarksdale was released internationally on 20 April 1998, and in North America on 21 April to widespread critical acclaim.[21] Mainstream Rock chart.[22]
"Shining in the Light " was released as the album's second single in May 1998.[23]
Atlantic Records promoted the album extensively, with advertising on major U.S. cable channels and national print publications like Rolling Stone , interviews booked on nearly every major talk show, and a "substantial radio buy" in the top 20 radio markets. In addition to more traditional promotional channels, Atlantic signed a deal with Ticketmaster – a first for the label – to upsell the album directly to customers who ordered tickets to the 1998 tour.[22]
The album cover, designed by Martin Callomon, features photography by Anton Corbijn , best known for his work with U2 and Depeche Mode .[24]
To promote Walking into Clarksdale , Page and Plant kicked off 1998's "Walking into Everywhere" Tour. The tour, consisting of three tours of Eastern Europe, North America, and Western Europe, consisted of 97 tour dates and featured a mix of both new material and Led Zeppelin classics.[25] [26] “Live from the 10 Spot” to promote the album.[27]
Three additional tour legs in Japan, Australia, and South America were planned for 1999. However, following a final appearance in Paris on 10 December 1998 at the Amnesty International “The Struggle Continues… ” concert, Robert Plant dissolved the partnership and the planned 1999 tour was cancelled.[28]
Track listing [ edit ]
All songs by Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, Charlie Jones , and Michael Lee.
"Shining in the Light " – 4:01
"When the World Was Young" – 6:13
"Upon a Golden Horse" – 3:52
"Blue Train" – 6:45
"Please Read the Letter " – 4:21
"Most High " – 5:36
"Heart in Your Hand" – 3:50
"Walking into Clarksdale" – 5:18
"Burning Up" – 5:21
"When I Was a Child" – 5:45
"House of Love" – 5:35
"Sons of Freedom" – 4:08
Japanese bonus track
"Whiskey from the Glass" – 3:01
Note
"Most High" and "Shining in the Light" were released as singles, with a music video for the former. "Most High" was also featured as a CD single with the B-side "The Window".
Personnel [ edit ]
Band members
Additional musicians
Production
Certifications [ edit ]
References [ edit ]
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