They’re selling postcards of the hanging
They’re painting the passports brown
The beauty parlor is filled with sailors
The circus is in town
Here comes the blind commissioner
They’ve got him in a trance
One hand is tied to the tight-rope walker
The other is in his pants
And the riot squad they’re restless
They need somewhere to go
As Lady and I look out tonight
From Desolation Row
Continue reading June 24: Bob Dylan – Desolation Row, Birmingham, England 1998 (Video)
Flat out fantastic! This recording from the capital city is that rare, perfect blend of vocal to music to audience; combined with a stellar band performance, vocal perfection, and incredible song line up that qualifies it to stand among the very best of the very best.
~bobsboots.com
Continue reading June 9: Bob Dylan – Globe Arena Stockholm, Sweden 1998 (updated)
Continue reading Jan 24: Bob Dylan @ Fleet Center, Boston 1998
’Twas in another lifetime, one of toil and blood
When blackness was a virtue and the road was full of mud
I came in from the wilderness, a creature void of form
“Come in,” she said, “I’ll give you shelter from the storm”Not a word was spoke between us, there was little risk involved
Everything up to that point had been left unresolved
Try imagining a place where it’s always safe and warm
“Come in,” she said, “I’ll give you shelter from the storm”
Great version where our man misses the first sentence in verse three… and the starts of the last verse (details below the video).
Continue reading January 21: Bob Dylan performing “Shelter From The Storm” @ MSG, NYC 1998 (Video)
You got a lotta nerve
To say you are my friend
When I was down
You just stood there grinning
You got a lotta nerve
To say you got a helping hand to lend
You just want to be on
The side that’s winning
Continue reading Jan 20: Bob Dylan Performing “Positively 4th Street” in New York City 1998 (Video)