Sixty Six to Timbuktu
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Sixty Six to Timbuktu is a greatest hits album and a history of the career of Robert Plant
, from 1966 to a recording done at the Festival in the Desert in Mali. The album was released in 2003 and contains songs from Plant's eight solo albums up to the time of its release on its first disc, and rarities on its second disc. Some of his well known songs were omitted from this release, such as "In the Mood
", "Rockin' at Midnight", "Burning Down One Side
", "Other Arms
", and "Hurting Kind (I've Got My Eyes on You)
".
Robert Plant
Robert Anthony Plant, CBE is an English singer and songwriter best known as the vocalist and lyricist of the iconic rock band Led Zeppelin. He has also had a successful solo career...
, from 1966 to a recording done at the Festival in the Desert in Mali. The album was released in 2003 and contains songs from Plant's eight solo albums up to the time of its release on its first disc, and rarities on its second disc. Some of his well known songs were omitted from this release, such as "In the Mood
In the Mood (Robert Plant song)
"In the Mood" is a rock song performed by English rock singer Robert Plant, from his 1983 album The Principle of Moments. It was released as a single and entered the Billboard Hot 100 on November 19, 1983, peaking at number 39...
", "Rockin' at Midnight", "Burning Down One Side
Burning Down One Side
"Burning Down One Side" is a song by Robert Plant from his album Pictures at Eleven. It was the most popular track from the album on album-oriented rock radio in the United States, peaking at number three on the Billboard Top Tracks chart in 1982...
", "Other Arms
Other Arms
"Other Arms" is a rock song performed by English rock singer Robert Plant, the first track from his 1983 album The Principle of Moments. It was Plant's first number-one hit on the Billboard Top Tracks chart.- Details :...
", and "Hurting Kind (I've Got My Eyes on You)
Hurting Kind (I've Got My Eyes on You)
"Hurting Kind " is a rock song performed by English rock singer Robert Plant, from his 1990 album Manic Nirvana. It was released as a single and reached number 45 on the UK singles chart,...
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Disc one
- "Tie Dye on the Highway" (Chris BlackwellChris BlackwellChristopher Percy Gordon "Chris" Blackwell is a British record producer and businessman, who was the founder of Island Records, acknowledged as the most successful and groundbreaking independent record company in history. Blackwell has been a music industry mogul for over fifty years...
, Robert Plant) – 5:09 - "Upside Down" (David BarrattDavid BarrattBorn in London England Barratt worked in New York and composed music for TV and radio commercials for, amongst others, Michelin, BMW, Coke, LA Gear, Dr Pepper, Revlon, Verizon, Sony, Kodak, 7Up, Pepsi/Star Wars, USA Today, Bridgestone, Hasbro, and H&M....
, Phil JohnstonePhil JohnstonePhil Johnstone is a songwriter, keyboardist, guitarist and record producer, best known for his work with singer Robert Plant. His songwriting credits include Plant's number-one Mainstream Rock hits "Heaven Knows", "Tall Cool One" and "Hurting Kind ".- Details :Johnstone first worked with Plant on...
) – 4:10 - "Promised Land" (Johnstone, Plant) – 4:59
- "Tall Cool OneTall Cool One (song)"Tall Cool One" is a rock song performed by English rock singer Robert Plant. It was the third single released from his 1988 album Now and Zen, following "Heaven Knows" and "Ship of Fools". It reached number 87 on the UK singles chart, number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 1 on the...
" (Johnstone, Plant) – 4:37 - "Dirt in a Hole" (Justin Adams, John Baggot, Clive Dreamer, Charlie Jones, Robert Plant, Porl ThompsonPorl ThompsonPorl Thompson is an English musician best known for his work with The Cure.-Life and work:Thompson is the oldest of four children; he has two brothers and one sister...
) – 4:44 - "Calling to You" (Blackwell, Plant) – 5:49
- "29 Palms" (Blackwell, Doug BoyleDoug BoyleDoug Boyle is a guitarist and composer, best known for his work with Robert Plant, Nigel Kennedy and later incarnations of Caravan.-Biography:...
, Johnstone, Jones, Plant) – 4:51 - "If I Were a Carpenter" (Tim HardinTim HardinJames Timothy "Tim" Hardin was an American folk musician and composer. He wrote the Top 40 hits "If I Were a Carpenter", covered by, among others, Joan Baez, Bobby Darin, Johnny Cash, Ramblin' Jack Elliot, and Robert Plant, and "Reason to Believe", covered by many, including Rod Stewart, as well...
) – 3:47 - "Sea of LoveSea of Love (song)"Sea of Love" is a song written by John Phillip Baptiste and George Khoury. Phillips' 1959 recording of the song peaked at #1 on the U.S. Billboard R&B chart and #2 on the Billboard Hot 100. In the UK, Marty Wilde covered the song, and Phillips' version failed to chart there...
" (Phillip Baptiste, George Khoury) – 3:04 - "Darkness, DarknessDarkness, Darkness"Darkness, Darkness" is a song written by Jesse Colin Young in 1969 which has been covered by many artists. It initially appeared on The Youngbloods album Elephant Mountain...
" (Jesse Colin YoungJesse Colin YoungJesse Colin Young is an American singer / songwriter / folksinger and a founding member of the group The Youngbloods.-Early life:...
) – 5:03 - "Big LogBig Log"Big Log" is a song by Robert Plant from his album The Principle of Moments, released in 1983. It was the first single from the album and became his first Top 40 solo hit, peaking at number 11 on the UK Singles Chart and number 20 on the US Billboard Hot 100...
" (Robbie BluntRobbie BluntRobbie Blunt is a rock guitarist who has worked with a variety of bands, most notably Robert Plant's in the 1980s. Since leaving Plant's band in the mid-1980s, Blunt has provided session work for a number of artists, such as Julian Lennon, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and Clannad.-w/ Robert...
, Plant, Jezz Woodroffe) – 5:03 - "Ship of FoolsShip of Fools (Robert Plant song)"Ship of Fools" is a rock song performed by English rock singer Robert Plant. It was the second single released from his 1988 album Now and Zen, following "Heaven Knows". It reached number 76 on the UK singles chart, number 84 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 3 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock...
" (Johnstone, Plant) – 4:58 - "I Believe" (Johnstone, Plant) – 4:54
- "Little by LittleLittle by Little (Robert Plant song)"Little by Little" is a rock song performed by English rock singer Robert Plant, from his 1985 album Shaken 'n' Stirred. It was released as a single and entered the Billboard Top 40 on June 15, 1985, peaking at number 36...
" (Plant, Woodroffe) – 4:41 - "Heaven KnowsHeaven Knows (Robert Plant song)"Heaven Knows" is a rock song performed by English rock singer Robert Plant. It was the first single to be released from his 1988 album Now and Zen. It reached number 33 on the UK singles chart and number 1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart...
" (David Barratt, Phil Johnstone) – 4:04 - "Song to the Siren" (Larry BeckettLarry BeckettLarry Beckett is a poet and songwriter, best known for his collaborations with Tim Buckley in the late-1960s.-Early life:...
, Tim BuckleyTim BuckleyTimothy Charles Buckley III was an American vocalist, and musician. His music and style changed considerably through the years; his first album was mostly folk oriented, but over time his music incorporated jazz, psychedelia, funk, soul, avant-garde and an evolving "voice as instrument," sound...
) – 4:06
Disc two
- "You'd Better Run" (Eddie BrigatiEddie BrigatiEddie Brigati is an American singer and songwriter.Most memorably, Brigati shared vocals, and played tambourine, in the pop group The Young Rascals from 1965 to 1970...
, Felix CavaliereFelix CavaliereFelix Cavaliere is an American songwriter, singer, music producer, and musician.Although he was a member of Joey Dee and His Starlighters best known for their hit "Peppermint Twist", he is best known for his association with The Young Rascals during the 1960s. The other members of The Rascals...
) – 2:29 - "Our Song" (Umberto Bindi/Califano/Clarke) – 2:31
- "Hey JoeHey Joe"Hey Joe" is an American popular song from the 1960s that has become a rock standard and as such, has been performed in a multitude of musical styles by hundreds of different artists since it was first written. "Hey Joe" tells the story of a man who is on the run and planning to head to Mexico...
(Demo Version)" (William RobertsBilly RobertsBilly Roberts is an American songwriter and musician credited with composing the 1960s rock music standard "Hey Joe"...
) – 4:58 - "For What It's Worth (Demo Version)" (Stephen StillsStephen StillsStephen Arthur Stills is an American guitarist and singer/songwriter best known for his work with Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills & Nash . He has performed on a professional level in several other bands as well as maintaining a solo career at the same time...
) – 3:30 - "Operator" (Alexis KornerAlexis KornerAlexis Korner was a blues musician and radio broadcaster, who has sometimes been referred to as "a Founding Father of British Blues"...
, Steve MillerSteve Miller (musician)Steven H. "Steve" Miller is an American guitarist and singer-songwriter who began his career in blues and blues rock and evolved to a more popular-oriented sound which, from the mid 1970s through the early 1980s, resulted in a series of successful singles and albums.-Early years:Born in Milwaukee,...
, Plant) – 4:36 - "Road to the Sun" (Barriemore BarlowBarriemore BarlowBarrie "Barriemore" Barlow is an English musician, best known as the drummer and percussionist for the rock band Jethro Tull, from May 1971 to June 1980....
, Robbie Blunt, Phil CollinsPhil CollinsPhilip David Charles "Phil" Collins, LVO is an English singer-songwriter, drummer, pianist and actor best known as a drummer and vocalist for British progressive rock group Genesis and as a solo artist....
, Paul MartinezPaul MartinezPaul Martinez is a session bassist and songwriter, best known for his work for Robert Plant, Jackie Edwards, Dave Edmunds, George Harrison, Maggie Bell, Peter Gabriel, among others...
, Plant, Woodroffe) – 5:35 - "Philadelphia Baby" (Charlie RichCharlie RichCharles Rich was an American country music singer and musician. A Grammy Award winner, his eclectic-style of music was often hard to classify in a single genre, playing in the rockabilly, jazz, blues, country, and gospel genres.In the latter part of his life, Rich acquired the nickname The Silver...
) – 2:13 - "Red For Danger" (Robin George) – 3:38
- "Let's Have a Party" (Jessie Mae Robinson) – 3:40
- "Hey Jayne" (Jones, Plant) – 5:23
- "Louie, Louie" (Richard BerryRichard BerryRichard Berry was an African American singer, songwriter and musician, who performed with many Los Angeles doo-wop and close harmony groups in the 1950s, including The Flairs and The Robins....
) – 2:52 - "Naked if I Want To" (Jerry MillerJerry MillerJerry Miller is an American songwriter, guitarist and vocalist. He performs as a solo artist and as a member of the Jerry Miller Band. He is also a founding member of the 1960s San Francisco band Moby Grape, which continues to perform occasionally...
) – 0:46 - "21 Years" (Plant, Rainer Ptacek) – 3:30
- "If It's Really Got to Be This Way" (Arthur AlexanderArthur AlexanderArthur Alexander was an American country soul singer. Jason Ankeny, music critic for Allmusic, said Alexander was a "country-soul pioneer" and though largely unknown, "his music is the stuff of genius, a poignant and deeply intimate body of work on par with the best of his...
, Donnie Fritts, Gary Nicholson) – 3:59 - "Rude World" (Ptacek) – 3:45
- "Little Hands" (Skip SpenceSkip SpenceAlexander Lee "Skip" Spence was a Canadian-born musician and singer-songwriter. He was co-founder of Moby Grape, and played guitar with them until 1969. He released one solo album, 1969's Oar, and then largely withdrew from the music industry...
) – 4:19 - "Life Begin Again" (Simon EmmersonSimon EmmersonFor the experimental music artist, see Simon Emmerson .Simon Emmerson is a Grammy Award-nominated record producer, guitarist, DJ and founder of the group Afro Celt Sound System....
, Iarla Ó LionáirdIarla Ó LionáirdIarla Ó Lionáird is an Irish singer and producer well known for his involvement with the Afro Celt Sound System. He is one of the most prominent artists of the Irish Sean nós singing tradition, and has released three solo albums through Real World Records, the third being Invisible Fields,...
, Mass, James McNally, Martin Russell) – 6:19 - "Let the Boogie Woogie Roll" (Ahmet ErtegünAhmet ErtegunAhmet Ertegün was a Turkish American musician and businessman, best known as the founder and president of Atlantic Records. He also wrote classic blues and pop songs and served as Chairman of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and museum...
, Jerry WexlerJerry WexlerGerald "Jerry" Wexler was a music journalist turned music producer, and was regarded as one of the major record industry players behind music from the 1950s through the 1980s...
) – 2:36 - "Win My Train Fare Home (Live)" (Justin Adams, John Baggot, Deamer, Jones, Plant, Thompson) – 6:15