St. James’ Park
Newcastle, England
5 July 1984
- Bob Dylan (vocal & guitar)
- Mick Taylor (guitar)
- Ian McLagan (keyboards)
- Greg Sutton (bass)
- Colin Allen (drums).
This is not a “best from 1983” list, just 5 Great songs Bob Dylan recorded in 1983.
I didn’t think I recorded it right. But I don’t know why that stuff gets out on me. I mean, it never seems to get out on other people.
~Bob Dylan (to Kurt Loder, March 1984)
Studio A
Power Station
New York City, New York
April/May 1983
Infidels recording session. Produced by Mark Knopfler and Bob Dylan.
Not released.
Seen the arrow on the doorpost
Saying, “This land is condemned
All the way from New Orleans
To Jerusalem”
I traveled through East Texas
Where many martyrs fell
And I know no one can sing the blues
Like Blind Willie McTell
Bob Dylan recorded one of his finest songs on April 14, 1983 – Jokerman.
Studio A
Power Station
New York City, New York
14 April 1983
4th Infidels recording session. Produced by Mark Knopfler and Bob Dylan.
Continue reading April 14: Bob Dylan recorded Jokerman in 1983 – Here are 5 great Live versions
With this band, one thinks, Dylan could have set the world on fire again.
~Paul Williams (Bob Dylan: Performing Artist, Vol 2: The Middle Years 1974-1986)
Bob Dylan’s performance @ Letterman in 1984 is legendary… at least among fans & commentators.
Rockefeller Center
New York City, New York
22 March 1984
Late Night with David Letterman
Continue reading March 22: Bob Dylan at Letterman 1984 – Classic TV performance