Tall Cool One

Robert Plant

About Tall Cool One

"Tall Cool One" is a song by English recording artist Robert Plant. It was the third single released from his 1988 album Now and Zen, following "Heaven Knows" and "Ship of Fools". It reached No. 87 on the UK singles chart, No. 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number-one on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart. It was Plant's fourth number-one rock single. The song was written by Plant and keyboardist Phil Johnstone, who also co-produced Now and Zen. Former Led Zeppelin bandmate Jimmy Page plays guitar on the song. The song features guitar riff samples of Led Zeppelin songs, including "Black Dog", "Dazed and Confused", "Whole Lotta Love", "The Ocean" and "Custard Pie", as well as lyrical references to "Black Dog" and "When the Levee Breaks" "Tall Cool One" was also featured in a commercial for Coca-Cola. 


Year:
1990
5:19
94 
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I'm like a strange cat running in the heat of the night.
I've got a fire in my eyes, got a date with delight.
Some kind-a moaning in the heart of the storm.
I'm gonna love you so hard, you'll want your lovin' done.
 
Lighten up baby, I'm in love with you.
Lighten up baby, I'm in love with you.
 
With my one hand loose I aim to satisfy.
You like my loving machine, I like your bloodshot eyes.
Real gone girl jumping back with the beat.
I'll be your tall cool one with those crazy feet.
 
Lighten up baby, I'm in love with you.
Lighten up baby, I'm in love with you.
Lighten up baby, I'm in love with you.
I'm so tall and you're so cute.
Let's play wild like wildcats do.
You're gonna rock your tall cool one,
I'm gonna say that, I'm gonna say that,
I'm gonna say that, ah
You stroll, you jump, you're hot, and you tease, 
'cause I'm your tall cool one, and I'm built to please.
You stroll, you jump, you're hot, and you tease, 
'cause I'm your tall cool one, and  I'm built to please.
 
M-m-move over mister, step on back in the crowd,
'Cause she's a whole lotta sister 'bout to drive me wild.
Lotta places I've seen, lotta names lotta words,
'Cause no one compares to my real gone girl.
 
Lighten up baby, I'm in love with you.
Lighten up baby, I'm in love with you.
Lighten up baby, I'm in love with you.
I'm so tall and you're so cute.
Let's play wild like wildcats do.
You're gonna rock your tall cool one,
I'm gonna say that, I'm gonna say that,
I'm gonna say that, ah
You stroll, you jump, you're hot, and you tease, 
'cause I'm your tall cool one, and I'm built to please.
You stroll, you jump, you're hot, and you tease, 
'cause I'm your tall cool one, and  I'm built to please.
 
Lighten up baby, I'm in love with you.
Lighten up baby, I'm in love with you.
Lighten up baby, I'm in love with you.

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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: ROBERT PLANT, PHILIP MERRIAM JOHNSTONE

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14 facts about this song

Artists
The song "Tall Cool One" is a rock song by Robert Plant, the former lead singer of the legendary rock band Led Zeppelin.
Release Time
Robert Plant released "Tall Cool One" in 1988 as part of his fourth solo studio album titled "Now and Zen".
Song Samples
"Tall Cool One" was known for its distinctive use of sampled Led Zeppelin songs, including "Dazed and Confused", "Whole Lotta Love", "Black Dog", and "Custard Pie".
Chart Performance
The song gave Robert Plant one of his biggest solo hits. It reached number one on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart in the United States.
Collaborating Partners
Plant co-wrote "Tall Cool One" with keyboardist Phil Johnstone, who was also his bandmate.
Music Video
A psychedelic music video for the track was filmed, drawing heavily on optical illusion principles and featuring a mixture of live-action and animation.
Lyrics
The lyrics to "Tall Cool One" are self-reflective and comment on Plant’s position as a rock and roll icon.
Award Nominations
Despite its commercial success, "Tall Cool One" did not receive any major award nominations.
Cultural Influence
The song was used in various television commercials in the 1990s for Coca-Cola.
Reception
"Tall Cool One" received mostly positive reviews from music critics. The track was praised for its robust rock sound and inventive sampling.
Legacy
The song still continues to find airplay on rock radio stations, and is a staple in Robert Plant's live performances.
Cover Versions
Even though it has been a hit, "Tall Cool One" has not seen many cover versions due to its intricate layering and use of Led Zeppelin samples.
Certification
The album "Now and Zen" which had "Tall Cool One", was certified triple platinum by the RIAA.
Unique Fact
Interestingly, "Tall Cool One" is the title of a 1959 single by The Wailers which does not have any direct relation to Plank's song.

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