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Videos of the day: Van Morrison – Just Like A Woman (Bob Dylan) 3 takes

Photo: Jarle Vines (Creative Commons Attribution Sharealike 3.0)
Photo: Jarle Vines (Creative Commons Attribution Sharealike 3.0)

Just Like a Woman” is a song written by Bob Dylan and first released on his 1966 album, Blonde on Blonde.  It was also released as a single in the U.S. during August 1966 and peaked at #33 on the Billboard Hot 100. Just Like a Woman has been covered by a variety of different bands and artists,among them are Radka Toneff, Roberta Flack, Manfred Mann, Nina Simone, The Byrds, Joe Cocker, Van Morrison, Jeff Buckley, Rod Stewart, Counting Crows, Gregg Allman and Richie Havens. Today we hear and listens to Van Morrisons takes on this beautiful song.

Three incredible performances in a 30 year time span. I love that jazzy feeling that he infuses his interpretations with.

Van Morrison – Just Like A Woman (live 1974, Winterland, San Francisco):

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Bob Dylan: 5 great live versions of “Ain’t Talkin'”

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As I walked out tonight in the mystic garden
The wounded flowers were dangling from the vines
I was passing by yon cool and crystal fountain
Someone hit me from behind

Ain’t talkin’, just walkin’
Through this weary world of woe
Heart burnin’, still yearnin’
No one on earth would ever know

You’re talking to a person that feels like he’s walking around in the ruins of Pompeii … A song is a reflection of what I see all around me all the time.
~Bob Dylan(to Mikal Gilmore, 25 September 2001)

This great song released on “Modern Times” August 29, 2006, has been played 118 times live by; peaking year was 2008 with 42 performances.

First played live 20 November 2006:

New York City Center
New York City, New York
20 November 2006

They say prayer has the power to help
So pray from the mother
In the human heart an evil spirit can dwell
I’m trying to love my neighbor and do good unto others
But oh, mother, things ain’t going well

Ain’t talkin’, just walkin’
I’ll burn that bridge before you can cross
Heart burnin’, still yearnin’
They’ll be no mercy for you once you’ve lost

 

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The unboxing of Bob Dylan’s Lyrics: Since 1962 (a photo story)

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Yes, we were both very excited!

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That blue stuff was just some padding to protect it, and here we get the first glimpse of the book.

 

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Bob Dylan: Tangled & Duquesne Whistle, Chicago – Nov 10, 2014 (Videos)

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Listen to that Duquesne whistle blowing
Blowing like it’s gonna sweep my world away

These are two great videos. Best video quality I’ve seen from the 2014 Australia/US tour so far.

Chicago, Illinois
Cadillac Palace Theatre
November 10, 2014

  • Bob Dylan – piano, harp
  • Tony Garnier – bass
  • George Recile – drums
  • Stu Kimball – rhythm guitar
  • Charlie Sexton on lead guitar
  • Donnie Herron – banjo, viola, violin, electric mandolin, pedal steel, lap steel

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