Band of Joy, Robert Plant’s new album is due out September 14 and if you were lucky enough to catch him on his US tour recently you’ve heard what is being described as “a timeless plunge into authentic Americana.” UK and European friends, do go and hear him, please! Check his site for dates in August and September. I certainly love the sound of this, the beat of it, the way his voice blends into this Los Lobos cover so seamlessly and yet keeps it real. But why take my words into consideration? Hear what the man himself has to say about the song and about the album itself (pre-order it on Rounder Records.) He gives an eloquent and thoughtful ten minute interview, interspersed with music from the new album: