"Big Log" is a song by English recording artist Robert Plant from his second solo studio album, "The Principle of Moments" (1983). It was the first single from the album and became his first Top 40 solo hit, peaking at #11 on the UK Singles Chart and #20 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song also reached #6 on the Billboard Top Tracks chart. This was Robert Plant's first hit as a solo artist after the break up of Led Zeppelin. Plant's lyrics were often influenced by the books of J.R.R. Tolkien.

Big Log marked a significant milestone in Robert Plant's solo career following the breakup of Led Zeppelin. Released in 1983, the track represented a distinct shift from the legendary Heavy Rock and Blues Rock of Led Zeppelin towards a more reflective, emotional, and contemporary style of Soft Rock and Art Rock. The song features a melancholic, atmospheric soundscape, built on the subtle yet distinctive electric guitar work of Robbie Blunt and pervasive synths. "Big Log" became Plant's first sol