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Top 10 country versions of Bob Dylan songs
Top 10 country versions of Bob Dylan songs
People sometimes seem surprised that Bob Dylan looks more and more as a country artist, but they forget that country and folk were essentially the same genre once, and rock’n roll began as the rockabilly side of country. Bob Dylan’s connection to country music should not be a surprise to anyone.
“Even at a young age, I identified with Hank Williams. I’d never seen a robin weep but could imagine it and it made me sad. When he sang ‘the news is out, all over town’ I knew what that was, even though I didn’t know. When he died it was like a great tree had fallen. Hearing about Hank’s death caught me squarely at the shoulder. The silence of outer space never seemed so loud.” – Bob Dylan
I have picked my favourite country versions of his songs, some I found only audio of. Some of the songs are by other artists and some are collaborations between Bob Dylan and other artists.
“I keep a close watch on this heart of mine . . . I must have recited those lines to myself a million times. Johnny’s voice was so big it made the world grow small.” – Bob Dylan
10. Kris Kristofferson – Quinn the eskimo, from the recently released Chimes Of Freedom in honor of 50 years of Amnesty International, wonderful and rough version:
9. Every grain of sand – Emmylou Harris, from her album Wrecking Ball (1995) my favourite Emmylou album.
Emmylou Harris live May 24 2016:
8. It Ain’t Me, Babe – Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, released on Orange Blossom Special in 1965. We have chosen a version from an Australian TV-show in 1973:
13 great Americana versions of Bob Dylan songs
13 great Americana versions of Bob Dylan songs
Americana is an amalgam of roots music formed by the confluence of the shared and varied traditions that make up the American musical ethos; specifically those sounds that are merged from folk, country, blues, rhythm and blues, rock and roll and other external influences. Americana, as defined by the Americana Music Association (AMA), is “contemporary music that incorporates elements of various American roots music styles, including country, roots-rock, folk, bluegrass, R&B and blues, resulting in a distinctive roots-oriented sound that lives in a world apart from the pure forms of the genres upon which it may draw. While acoustic instruments are often present and vital, Americana also often uses a full electric band.”
A while ago I did a post on my top 10 country versions of Bob Dylan songs (soon to be updated), since then I’ve been made aware of a lot more songs from people who read the original post. Then most of my pickings where of classic country leaning on outlaw country, in this post I will concentrate on the new generation of country/ alt. country.
Here are 13 favourite Bob Dylan songs performed by Americana artists. Lets start with a great live version:
Bobby Long & John Fullbright – It’s Not Dark Yet:
What a wonderful sound and such a great performance. These guys are just so good!
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Bob Dylan: His 30 best songs from 2000 – 2012 (poll results)
Back in May 2014:
We again challenge you to put together a top 10 list, or at least 10 songs (if you only provide a top 5 list, they will count as well). Songs 1-5 will receive 2 points each & 6-10 will receive 1 point.
Here is my list:
- Mississippi (2001)
- Tempest (2012)
- High Water (For Charley Patton) (2001)
- Roll On John (2012)
- Workingman’s Blues #2 (2006)
- I Feel A Change Coming On (2008)
- Ain’t Talkin’ (2006)
- Scarlet Town (2012)
- Po’ Boy (2001)
- Tin Angel (2012)
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Hallgeir’s list:
1. Cross the Green Mountain
2. Mississippi
3. Ain’t Talkin’
4. Tin Angel
5. Forgetful Heart
6. Pay in Blood
7. High Water (for Charley Patton)
8. Scarlet Town
9. Workingman’s Blues #2
10. Beyond here lies nothin’
56 people voted, most of them with a top 10 list. Thanks for the input folks… this is a another GREAT list.
Here are the results of the JV community jury:
1 |
Mississippi (2001) |
65 points |
2 |
High Water (For Charley Patton) (2001) |
56 points |
3 |
Cross the Green Mountain (2002) |
53 points |
4 |
Workingman’s Blues #2 (2006) |
48 points |
5 |
Ain’t Talkin’ (2006) |
46 points |
6 |
Pay In Blood (2012) |
35 points |
7 |
Nettie Moore (2006) |
30 points |
8 |
Forgetful Heart (2009) |
27 points |
9 |
Scarlet Town (2012) |
26 points |
10 |
Huck’s Tune (2006) |
25 points |
11 |
Sugar Baby (2001) |
24 points |
12 |
Long & Wasted Years (2012) |
23 points |
13 |
Thunder On The Mountain (2006) |
23 points |
14 |
Tempest (2012) |
21 points |
15 |
Beyond here lies nothin’ (2009) |
19 points |
15 |
I Feel A Change Coming On (2008) |
19 points |
17 |
Lonesome Day Blues (2001) |
16 points |
17 |
Tell Ol’ Bill (2005) |
16 points |
17 |
Tin Angel (2012) |
16 points |
20 |
Po’ Boy (2001) |
15 points |
20 |
Soon After Midnight (2012) |
15 points |
20 |
When The Deal Goes Down (2006) |
15 points |
23 |
Spirit On The Water (2001) |
14 points |
24 |
Honest With Me (2001) |
13 points |
24 |
Summer Days (2001) |
13 points |
26 |
Duquesne Whistle (2012) |
11 points |
27 |
Roll On John (2012) |
10 points |
28 |
Tweedle Dum & Tweedle Dee (2001) |
8 points |
29 |
My Wife’s Hometown (2009) |
6 points |
29 |
Someday Baby (2006) |
6 points |
Songs with 5 or 4 points: Moonlight, Narrow Way, Cry A While, Early Roman Kings & Waiting For You
16 songs got 3 or less points.
Spotify Playlist:
Mississippi (live 2002):
Spotify:
Cross The Green Mountain:
-Egil
Bob Dylan: 31 best songs from the 1990s (poll results)
Back in April 2014:
We again challenge you to put together a top 10 list, or at least 10 songs (if you only provide a top 5 list, they will count as well). Songs 1-5 will receive 2 points each & 6-10 will receive 1 point.
Here is my list:
- Not Dark Yet (1997)
- Red River Shore (1997)
- Standing In The Doorway (1997)
- Highlands (1997)
- Things Have Changed (1999)
- Love Sick (1997)
- Hard Times (1992)
- Tryin’ To Get To Heaven (1997)
- Can’t Wait (1997)
- Delia (1993)
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Hallgeir’s list:
- Red River Shore
- Not Dark Yet
- Love Sick
- Cold Irons Bound
- Make you feel my love
- Standing in the doorway
- Can’t Wait
- Things Have Changed
- Jack-a-Roe
- Lone Pilgrim
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Use the comments section in this post or move over to our facebook page and comment on my post there.
Now… cast your votes…
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The major issue this time was if “Mississippi” was voteable.. did it count..
I have not set any strict rules for any of these polls, and I’ve counted most songs suggested. So also with “Mississippi”.
As I’ve pointed out in the comments section & in the comments section on Facebook:
Mississippi for me is a 2000s song. Even though it was recorded first in jan 1997 (two versions from these sessions were released on TTS in 2008). The version recorded and released in 2001 is to me the best versions (by far).
If Mississippi would been part of my list, it would have been at the top. It will be on top of the next list.
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38 people voted, most of them with a top 10 list. Thanks for the input folks… this is a another GREAT list.
Here are the results of the JV community jury:
1 |
Not Dark Yet (1997) |
59 points |
2 |
Things Have Changed (1999) |
51 points |
3 |
Red River Shore (1997) |
48 points |
4 |
Standing In The Doorway (1997) |
37 points |
4 |
Tryin’ To Get To Heaven (1997) |
37 points |
6 |
Love Sick (1997) |
29 points |
7 |
Highlands (1997) |
26 points |
8 |
Mississippi (1997) |
25 points |
9 |
Cold Irons Bound (1997) |
20 points |
9 |
Make You Feel My Love (1997) |
20 points |
11 |
Lone Pilgrim (1993) |
15 points |
12 |
Born In Time (1990) |
13 points |
13 |
Can’t Wait (1997) |
12 points |
14 |
Delia (1993) |
11 points |
15 |
Handy Dandy (1990) |
8 points |
15 |
Dreamin’ Of You (1997) |
8 points |
17 |
Blood In My Eyes (1993) |
7 points |
17 |
Arthur McBride (1992) |
7 points |
17 |
Love Henry (1993) |
7 points |
20 |
God Knows (1990) |
6 points |
20 |
Jim Jones (1992) |
6 points |
22 |
Till I Fell In Love With You |
5 points |
22 |
Tomorrow Night |
5 points |
22 |
Marchin To The City |
5 points |
22 |
Dirt Road Blues |
5 points |
22 |
Hard Times |
5 points |
27 |
Blackjack Davey |
4 points |
27 |
Under The Red Sky |
4 points |
27 |
The Lonesome River |
4 points |
27 |
Two Soliders |
4 points |
27 |
Broke Down Engine |
4 points |
18 songs with 3 points or less.
Spotify Playlist:
Not Dark Yet:
Standing In The Doorway – Live 2000:
-Egil