Pledge Pin

Robert Plant

About Pledge Pin

"Pledge Pin" is a song by Robert Plant from his album Pictures at Eleven. It was a popular track on album-oriented rock radio in the United States, peaking at number 11 on the Billboard Top Tracks chart in 1982. Later released as the second single from the album, it only managed to reach number 74 on the Billboard Hot 100.


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Watch them go, 'cause one be one they rise to fall
Hearts in tow; it's just a game; she's only having fun
She laughs and turns away surprised; she mocks it all the same
Tonight's the loss; tomorrow's gain and in the end it's so

Stand in line, 'cause one by one they march in time
In the wings I stand and watch these foolish things go by
Just preparing for the play; aloof, she moves
The confidante, with practice steps
The memory dance she executes; her role, oh

As the cavalcade begins to thin, do you stop and look around?
Free to choose but not to win, you're just too late
Your show is at an end; now you're the victim of your game
Through your fingers watch them slip
Familiar rules just hit and miss for the one who never shows

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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 BLUNT, ROBERT PLANT

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
"Pledge Pin" is a song from the album "Pictures At Eleven". This album marked the beginning of Robert Plant's solo career after the breakup of Led Zeppelin in 1980.
Performer
The song features vocals by Robert Plant, who is best known as the lead vocalist and lyricist of the rock band Led Zeppelin.
Instrumentation
Alongside Robert Plant on vocals, performing in the song are Robbie Blunt on guitars, Jezz Woodroffe on keyboards, Paul Martinez on bass guitar, and Cozy Powell on drums.
Songwriting
"Pledge Pin" was co-written by Robert Plant and his guitarist at the time, Robbie Blunt.
Genre Classification
The song has been described as falling under the genre of rock and art rock.
Reception
While not a hit single, the song has been appreciated by Robert Plant fans for decades and is considered a deep cut classic on his inaugural solo album.
Live Performance
"Pledge Pin" was performed on Robert Plant's tour following the release of "Pictures at Eleven", as captured on his 1983 live album, "The Principle of Moments".
Musicality
The song is known for its brooding power and layered musical arrangement, showcasing Plant's distinctive vocal prowess in his post-Led Zeppelin era.
Lyrics
On a closer look at the lyrics, the song deals with themes of betrayal and disappointment. However, Plant has never publicly disclosed any specific inspiration or meaning behind the song.
Influence
The song, along with the rest of the album "Pictures at Eleven", helped established Robert Plant's successful solo career, proving that he was more than just the front-man for Led Zeppelin.

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