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The Great “Music Man” Bob Johnston passed away yesterday.

Here is a tribute we posted earlier today:

• Legendary producer Bob Johnston died yesterday – R.I.P.

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We honor his life and his legacy with 10 great songs he produced.  This is not a “best songs” list, rather a list trying to shed a light on the diverse body of work he produced.

There are a lot of Bob Dylan covers on the list… sorry (can’t help myself).

I’ll Be Your Baby Tonight – Bob Dylan from his album “John Wesley Harding” (1967)

The Sound of Silence – Simon & Garfunkel -from their album “The Sound of Silence” (1966))

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I Walk Alone – Marty Robbins from his album “I Walk Alone” (1968)

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Down in the flood (Flatt & Scruggs – Bob Dylan cover from “Changin’ Times” 1967)

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Wanted Man – Johnny Cash cover of Bob Dylan from “At San Quentin” (1969)

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Don’t Think Twice It’s Alright – Burl Ives cover Bob Dylan The Times They Are A-Changin’ (1968)

Bird on the Wire – Leonard Cohen from his second album “Songs From A Room” (1969)

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This Wheel’s on Fire – The Byrds covering Dylan/Danko on their album “Dr. Byrds & Mr. Hyde” (1969)

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Geronimo’s Cadillac – Michael Murphey from his 1972 album “Geronimo’s Cadillac”

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I Still Can’t Believe You’re Gone – Willie Nelson from his album “The IRS Tapes: Who’ll Buy My Memories?” (1992)

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Rest In Peace Bob Johnston

-Egil