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Top 10 country versions of Bob Dylan songs

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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:

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13 great Americana versions of Bob Dylan songs

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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.

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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: 10 concert videos you MUST see from the 90’s

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When I chose these 10 must-see Dylan concert videos, I emphasized on performance 70% & video/sound quality 30%.

I’ve only chosen among videos published here @ alldylan.com, they are all available here:

Please drop a comment, lead me to great Dylan videos from the 90’s not posted on alldylan or just tell me your favorite(s).

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A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall

Todaiji Temple
Nara, Japan
22 May 1994

Performance ******
Video & Sound ******
comment The event & the orchestra, Dylan was way out of his comfort zone & performed out of this world. Probably the best Dylan video from the 90’s.

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Bob Dylan: His 30 best songs from 2000 – 2012 (poll results)

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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:

  1. Mississippi (2001)
  2. Tempest (2012)
  3. High Water (For Charley Patton) (2001)
  4. Roll On John (2012)
  5. Workingman’s Blues #2 (2006)
  6. I Feel A Change Coming On (2008)
  7. Ain’t Talkin’ (2006)
  8. Scarlet Town (2012)
  9. Po’ Boy (2001)
  10. 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

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Bob Dylan: 31 best songs from the 1990s (poll results)

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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:

  1. Not Dark Yet (1997)
  2. Red River Shore (1997)
  3. Standing In The Doorway (1997)
  4. Highlands (1997)
  5. Things Have Changed (1999)
  6. Love Sick (1997)
  7. Hard Times (1992)
  8. Tryin’ To Get To Heaven (1997)
  9. Can’t Wait (1997)
  10. Delia (1993)

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Hallgeir’s list:

  1. Red River Shore
  2. Not Dark Yet
  3. Love Sick
  4. Cold Irons Bound
  5. Make you feel my love
  6. Standing in the doorway
  7. Can’t Wait
  8. Things Have Changed
  9. Jack-a-Roe
  10. 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