S5E4: Please Read The Letter By Robert Plant & Jimmy Page
Summary
Host Matt Everett interviews Robert Plant about his 2022 tour with Alison Krauss and the creative process behind the Page and Plant album *Walking Into Clarksdale*. They discuss the raw recording style with Steve Albini and the evolution of the track "Please Read the Letter," which later appeared on the Grammy-winning *Raising Sand*. Plant also shares anecdotes about his touring habits, including his love for exploring off-road destinations like Mammoth Cave.
Topics discussed
Robert Plant introduces the Digging Deep podcast concept
Host Matt Everett outlines the episode's focus on Page and Plant
Robert Plant discusses his touring mindset and love for road trips
Stories about getting lost and navigating with maps while touring
The recording process and raw style of Walking Into Clarksdale
Reflections on the song Most High and its relevance
The evolution of Please Read the Letter from demo to hit
How songs transform across different collaborations and styles
Outro, tour information, and closing credits
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