…The Sheffield show is perhaps the best of the tour. The quality is incredible, and the performance can move you to tears. The Gaumont adds a warmth and depth to the overall sound that is lacking at many venues, and Bob pours his heart into every syllable. This set represents some of the finest of the tour…
~bobsboots.com
Continue reading May 16: Bob Dylan & The Hawks: Gaumont Theatre, Sheffield 1966
This is not a “best from 1964” list, just 5 Great songs Bob Dylan recorded in 1964.
Columbia Studios
New York City, New York
9 June 1964
The Another Side Of Bob Dylan session, produced by Tom Wilson.
First released on ANOTHER SIDE OF BOB DYLAN, 8 August 1964.
Go ‘way from my window
Leave at your own chosen speed
I’m not the one you want, babe
I’m not the one you need
This is not a “best from 1974” list, just 5 Great songs Bob Dylan recorded in 1974.
In its own way ‘Up To Me’ is as masterful an achievement as ‘Tangled Up In Blue’, using much the same technique to create a well-crafted juxtaposition of ‘what I know to be the truth’ and what I’m projecting’.
~Clinton Heylin (Still on the Road: The Songs of Bob Dylan Vol. 2, . 1974-2008)
A & R Studios
New York City, New York
19 September 1974
4th Blood On The Tracks recording session, produced by Bob Dylan.
First released on BIOGRAPH, October 28, 1985.
Everything went from bad to worse, money never changed a thing
Death kept followin’, trackin’ us down, at least I heard your bluebird sing
Now somebody’s got to show their hand, time is an enemy
I know you’re long gone, I guess it must be up to me
..Dylan starts his portion of the show off nicely by himself armed with an acoustic guitar. Other highlights include the only tour appearance of Love Minus Zero / No Limit, and the Desire tracks, along with the only known performance of Rita May.
~bobsboots.com
Continue reading May 3: Bob Dylan – The Warehouse, New Orleans 1976
I´ve posted some great versions of VOJ lately. There seems to be strong opinions among our readers regarding “best VOJ live version”, so why not compare different versions?
I´v nominated 10 versions and would love to get feedback – use the comments section in this post or comment on my post on Alldylan´s FB page -> Alldylan @ Facebook.
Try to pick 3, but any number will do.
My top 3:
If we get enough response, I´ll compile the results and update this post.
Continue reading Bob Dylan: best live versions of “Visions of Johanna”