In the Mood

Robert Plant

About In the Mood

"In the Mood" is a song by English recording artist Robert Plant from his second solo studio album, The Principle of Moments (1983). As a popular album track it reached No. 4 on the Billboard Top Tracks chart It was later released as a single and entered the Billboard Hot 100 on November 19, 1983, peaking at No. 39 in January 1984. It was Plant's second Top 40 single as a solo artist, following "Big Log", also from The Principle of Moments. In the UK the single peaked at No. 81 on the singles chart. "In the Mood" was written by Plant, guitarist Robbie Blunt and bassist Paul Martinez. The drummer on the recording was Genesis' Phil Collins. 


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1983
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I'm in the mood for a melody
I'm in the mood for a melody I'm in the mood

I'm in the mood for a melody
I'm in the mood for a melody I'm in the mood

I'm in the mood for a melody
I'm in the mood for a melody I'm in the mood

I can make you dance I can make you sing
I can make you dance I can make you sing
If you want me to

Oh I can make you dance I can make you sing
I can make you dance I can make you sing
If you want me to

Oh I can make you dance I can make you sing
I can make you dance I can make you sing if you want me to

And your little song that you want to sing
A little song that you want to sing sung in lieu

Here's a little song that you want to sing
A little song that you want to sing some of you

A little song that you want to sing
A little song that you want to sing happy or blue

I'm in the mood, I'm in the mood, I'm in the mood

Why'd I end up doing it doin' it doing it
Do anything that you want me for if you want me to

Do it right gonna do it right
Cause a matter of fact it'll turn out to be strong
If you want me to if you want me to
Oh if you want me to if you want me to if you want me to

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Robert Plant

Robert Anthony Plant, CBE, (born 20 August 1948) is an English singer and songwriter best known as the vocalist and lyricist of the rock band Led Zeppelin. He has also had a successful solo career. In 2007, Plant released Raising Sand, an album produced by T-Bone Burnett with American bluegrass soprano Alison Krauss, which won the 2009 Grammy Award for Album of the Year at the 51st Grammy Awards. more »

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Written by: PAUL MARTINEZ, ROBERT BLUNT, ROBERT PLANT

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave

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10 facts about this song

Misinterpretation
"In the Mood" is often being associated with Phil Collins, however, it's actually not one of his songs. The song "In The Mood" sung by Phil Collins refers to a Genesis song, not to be confused with the similarly named song by Robert Plant.
Robert Plant's "In the Mood
This song is a track from Robert Plant’s 1983 solo album “The Principle of Moments.” Robert Plant is best known as the lead vocalist for the rock band, Led Zeppelin.
Genre Classification
"In the Mood" falls into the genre of Rock or Soft Rock. In this song, Robert Plant showcases a softer, more melodic side of his singing.
Soundtrack Appearance
"In the Mood" by Robert Plant has been featured in multiple movies and TV shows, such as "Knight Rider" and "The Fighter".
Chart Performance
Upon release, "In the Mood" successfully charted in multiple countries. In the US, it reached number 39 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 4 on the Billboard Top Tracks chart.
Award Nomination
The album “The Principle of Moments”, which features "In the Mood", earned Robert Plant a nomination for the Grammy Award for Best Rock Vocal Performance, Male.
Music Video
"In the Mood" has a particularly aesthetic music video in which Robert Plant walks around various picturesque and urban landscapes.
Live Performances
Robert Plant often performs "In the Mood" at his concerts. Live versions of the song can be found on several of his concert albums.
Different Versions
There are several different versions of "In the Mood" available on streaming platforms. Notably, Robert Plant performed an acoustic version of the song at some point.
Album's success
The album featuring "In the Mood" - "The Principle of Moments" was a commercial success, peaking at number 8 on the UK Album Charts and achieving platinum certification in the US.

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