Mojo Magazine has sent shockwaves through the music world with the release of a previously unheard Robert Plant song, “47 Roses,” featured on the CD accompanying its October 2025 issue. The track, a soulful collaboration with Buddy Miller and Marco Giovino, was recorded for a planned sequel to Plant’s 2010 album *Band of Joy*, which never materialized. The magazine’s 383rd issue, with Plant as the cover star, dives deep into his solo career, offering fans a rare glimpse into his creative process through an exclusive interview with the Led Zeppelin legend. The *Higher Rock* compilation CD, curated to highlight Plant’s solo journey, includes this unearthed gem alongside other rarities, making it a must-have for collectors and enthusiasts alike.
“47 Roses” captures Plant’s signature blend of rootsy Americana and introspective lyricism, reflecting his time with the *Band of Joy* project alongside Patty Griffin and Buddy Miller. The track, described by *Tight But Loose* editor Dave Lewis as a standout, was one of 13 pieces from sessions intended for *Band of Joy Volume 2*, a project Plant teased in 2020 but ultimately shelved. Mojo’s release also features two other rarities: a cover of Elbow’s “The Blanket of Night,” previously available only on a 2016 British Red Cross charity album, and “Too Much Alike,” a duet with Patty Griffin from Plant’s 2020 *Digging Deep: Subterranea* compilation. These tracks underscore Plant’s restless exploration of genres, from rockabilly to folk, showcasing his refusal to be confined by his Led Zeppelin legacy.
The accompanying interview in Mojo’s October issue, conducted by Keith Cameron, finds Plant reflecting on his return to England’s Midlands and his work with his new band, Saving Grace, whose debut album is set for release on September 26. Plant’s candid stories, from his 1960s club days to his Grammy-winning collaboration with Alison Krauss, add depth to the release of “47 Roses,” a song he described to BBC Radio 6 Music in 2020 as born in Buddy Miller’s “downstairs front room.” Fans have taken to social media, with posts on X praising the track’s raw emotion and urging Plant to release more from the *Band of Joy Volume 2* sessions, though Plant’s 2021 reluctance to revisit the project suggests this may be a rare treat.
For now, *Mojo Magazine*’s *Higher Rock* CD offers a treasure trove for Plant devotees, with “47 Roses” standing as a testament to his enduring creativity. The issue, available from August 12, also includes features on Ozzy Osbourne, Joni Mitchell, and Willie Nelson, but Plant’s unreleased track steals the spotlight. As the 77-year-old continues to tour with Saving Grace and collaborate with artists like Paul Weller and Alison Krauss, this release reaffirms his status as a musical pioneer. Fans eager to hear more of Plant’s unreleased archive, including over 40 rockabilly tracks he mentioned in 2022, can only hope this is the first of many rediscoveries.[](https://ledzepnews.com/2025/08/08/mojo-magazine-released-a-previously-unheard-robert-plant-song/)
