I have a funny story about this song. Once, when I was a young, shapely woman, at the dentist's office, aft er I got into the chair, the dentist tilted the chair back, and then this song came on. The dentist blushed, ran out of the room, and suddenly the music was changed!
I was listening to a classical music radio station and the host was telling a story about Beethoven and then said, "His clothes are dirty, but his hands are clean" ... it was nice to hear a classical music host quote Bob Dylan.
Dylan sang very sweetly in this period, partly out of stylistic choice to distance himself from his previous public image as a 'protest' singer and partly because he gave up cigarettes for a while. It was also a time in his life when he was bringing up a young family.
I think he and the studio crew knew this was going to be hit when they recorded it. He pulled out the Country Crooner voice for this one which he had been working on for a while.
I've always struggled a bit with that period of Dylan due to that voicing he preferred at the time. As a musician, he must rank at the highest in popular music in the 1900s and to this day. Just a brilliant artist.
Thank you sooo much for doing Bob Dylan ❤❤❤ He is my favorite artist. He does several versions of his music. This is a great one. He has been writing and performing for 60yrs. Dylan has used Many genres. The more albums I listen to the more I discover his talent.
This chord progression is so wonderful to hear and play on guitar. A beautiful song. That violin like sound is a pedal steel guitar. Dylan is performing a cover of Grateful Dead “Stella blue” on his current tour. If you go back to the dead “Stella Blue” would be a great choice both musically and lyrically. Amy thank you for diving into Bob Dylan.
@@Hartlor_TayleyStella Blue is such a sad beautiful song. I'd love to see Amy get to it someday. You're right, there are so many good versions out there for sure and I had to check out the ones you mentioned. 5/13/77 is definitely a good one. That entire show is good! 10/21/78 is another great version. Shame I missed all the 70s shows. My first Dead show wasn't until 7/4/81. ✌️
@@Richard-- is that 78 version the one where the Board tape ends abruptly during final solo? Yeah that one is amazing but didn’t recommend because of the dropout. 1981 was a good year and there were lots of great shows in the eighties. I wish I could have seen them in the sixties. There is recordings of Dylan performing it on his current tour. He almost always plays at least one Garcia Hunter song as Jerry always played at least one Dylan song at his concerts too.
@@Hartlor_Tayley 10/21/78 is live at Winterland, and no, the version of Stella Blue I've heard from that show does not cut off but goes into Sugar Magnolia. I caught a few shows in 86 during the Dylan/Dead tour. Dylan joins the Dead on stage and they play a rowdy version of Desolation Row at RFK 7/7/86. It's worth a listen, but I don't know, maybe you had to be there. 😜
@@Richard-- I caught that tour in Foxboro the air was electric. Everyone says the New Jersey show was the one I don’t know. Bob wanted to join the Dead and they voted on it with one no vote so it didn’t happen. Dylan began his Neverending tour after that with his own band. I think he liked the shared support and ability of a well oiled band to be flexible and that “never the same night to night” kind of feel. PS I listened to that 10/21/78 and it is possibly the best but it drops out to an audience tape for the last minute which is fine for me, kind of drops you right into the room. Maybe it is OK to do a dive into, the Dead released it on their channel so they liked it too.
Dylan had a motorcycle accident in 1966 after a frenetic period in his musical output. During the recuperation period following, his voice had a chance to recover, hence the mellow delivery. He was also setting up home with Sarah Lownds, with all the responsibility that comes with it. Their son Jacob was born in 1969. Musically, Dylan was experimenting with different styles. Having been a pioneer (inventor, even) of 'folk-rock' the 1969 album from which this comes is more of an exploration in 'country rock'. Lovely track, and as usual, a great analysis.
He wasn't a pioneer and definitely not an inventor of folk-rock. A pioneer is basically a musical version of an inventor and folk music had been around for centuries, folk rock had been around for at least a decade when Dylan came onto the scene. Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger would be more likely considered to be the pioneers of folk rock.
@@donaldwebb I don't know @pauldhartley's reasons, but the use of a cliche is always risky, even when it's being flipped. It grates on me a little bit, too. When I have seen cliches in the lyrics of songs, and they weren't there for humor, they have typically grated, but when they have worked it was because they were necessary and revealed something important. This cliche is not necessary and doesn't reveal anything important here. (No, I don't think I could have written this song better, or even as well. This is Dylan, for chrissakes. I'm just saying that Dylan could maybe have written it better.)
@@inexplicablyleft2729 Maybe including the cliche in a work of art can elevate the cliche? Dylan often includes cliches and colloquial turns of phrase in songs, right next door to a more obscure lyric.. TS eliot did the same in some of his poems, so it can be a legitimate technique, including the banal or the mundane, and contrasting with the rest of the lyric. Or maybe it's just something the character in the song would say - free indirect speech
Being 57 (born in 1965), I grew up with so much of the music that you "react" to. So for me, a lot of my childhood music was never approached intelligently, indepth or in an analytical way. It just WAS. I love seeing your honest and truly curious expressions when you hear parts of songs for the first time, and I truly wish that I could hear all this music for the first time as an adult...with "adult" ears. Thank you for shedding your light on so many beautiful songs from my childhood. There is beauty everywhere! You just have to be open to it!
I have never been a fan of Dylan, although we are about the same age, but I have always loved this song. Good choice Vlad. From his Nashville Skyline album.
Fun fact, tying back to another song you've done: The drums are played by Nashville legend Kenny Buttrey. Since this was recorded live he had to switch back and forth between bongos (on the verses) and drums (on the choruses), so they had the janitor come in and stand behind him holding the bongos, so Kenny could swivel back and forth on his chair. That janitor was a struggling songwriter named Kris Kristofferson, who would write "Me and Bobbie McGee" a few months later.
Can't wait to hear you listening to Dylan's " Tangled up in Blue " sometime, perhaps, in the future. You're allucidation of the songs many of us grew up with from a structural ( musical ) perspective is always so rewarding. Haven't watched a single one that hasn't taught me something new, and important. In my opinion Tangled up in Blue is Dylan's greatest song. I suspect that's true with many other of your subscribers.
Dylan has a amazing voice some people just don't get him, he has a different voice for every album, don't know many others artists that can do it, his phrasing and delivery is insane
This is my favorite Dylan album! It seems like he was enjoying himself as he was experimenting with new sounds. I believe that this album included the famous Nashville "Wrecking Crew" musicians as well as Johnny Cash. Dylan's voice is actually quite nice on this album and has a very unusual quality to it. "One More Night" and "Country Pie" are my favorite songs on this album
I think you 'd like Dylan's Knocking on Heavan's Door, which you could compare to the Guns and Roses rock version. Both are great! It's so enjoyable to see your reaction to Bob Dyland's work.
A song you may enjoy, not by Dylan, but about him, is Diamonds and dust by Joan Baez. Joan was a folk singer who kind of made Dylan famous by introducing him to her audience. She is also a famous activist from a very young age and throughout her life. She's now in her eighties. You may know her as the girl who sang "we will overcome" at the civil rights march on Washington, just before MLK's "I have a dream" speech. Diamonds and dusts is about Joan's relationship with Dylan.
I know why I'm crying when I listen to this? No I don't need therapy, it's simply a beautiful song isn't it...thank you for featuring this classic from my past.
11:15 - What you're hearing is the pedal steel guitar. Mostly used in country music but makes the occasional appearance in rock too. It has pedals that change the pitch of the strings. Very interesting instrument. Jerry Garcia (Grateful Dead) said that you can't actually think of it as a guitar. You have to approach it as a completely different instrument. 16:45 - It's also the first Dylan tune you've heard that isn't angry.
@@kovie9162 Not the same thing, but closely related; a pedal steel has (as the name indicates) pedals, and often more than one set of strings, while a lap steel is essentially a guitar designed to be played laid down across your lap. Both are played with a steel bar that you slide across the strings rather than fretting them. The pedal steel evolved out of the lap steel, which evolved out of ordinary guitars. This video explains it all pretty well: ua-cam.com/video/wgp2TfSU6_k/v-deo.html
@@bjorn6495 the pedal steel guitar is an amazing piece of gear. Amy would relate as the pedals are used in a similar way as the harp. The instrument was born out of the Hawaiian music craze of the 1930s and adopted by country and Western swing bands and then guys like Jerry Garcia brought it into rock and roll. Jerry most famously plays it on CSN song “Teach your Children” pure fairy dust imho.
Really great analysis, I do enjoy the note and chord structures you always seem to find making the song more interesting than just the emotion you feel. Another great video!
Then there's "All Along The Watchtower" by Dylan, covered by Jimi Hendrix. The descending line you were talking about was being played with a slide on a pedal steel guitar, which was why it was characterized as having country elements.
Good to see Dylan again, this time with a Nashville connection. He recorded 3 albums in your city, which all had various Nashville and Tennessee musicians on them. On this one Charlie Daniels plays guitar, who you may have heard of from all your years in Tennessee. Charlie was a studio musician at this time but soon became a big star on his own in the Charlie Daniels Band from the 70s onward, in the southern rock and country rock genres with several popular songs and albums. "Lay Lady Lay" is probably the most commercial mainstream song Dylan has done. I really love the idea of doing the original, followed by a cover. There are many great possibilities for you to explore. Great reaction.
@@jaquestraw1 According to the Wikipedia both Bob and Charlie play guitar on this one. I have seen various videos and read about Dylan's Nashville sessions over the years, which mention Charlie and some of the other studio musicians on them. The "Introducing Bob Dylan - The Nashville Sessions" video here in YT is one that talks about these sessions and has Charlie and the others involved in these sessions. The video is from the Musicians Hall of Fame, who have several great videos.
@@Hartlor_Tayley You are correct, Blonde on Blonde was also Nashville. See my reply to @jaquestraw1 for a great video on these Nashville sessions. It appears to have survived the auto delete that happens sometimes with YT comments that reference other videos. I just used the title rather than the link. But then again, being the Dylan fan I know you are, you have probably already seen it.
Bob Dylan was a background staple all throughout my life. As a child I wasn’t aware of this, but this song was one that stood out most definitely! I’m sure there were times as a child that when this song came on I stopped whatever it was that I was doing just so I could bath in this wonderful sound. I vaguely recall the time when I was older and found out that this was a Bob Dylan song and being blown away by that realization. How could it possibly be that Bob Dylan was the one singing this utterly beautiful song?! This may have been the moment when I decided that I was a fan.
I just noticed your video here Lay Lady Lay. You have a very fun perspective. Thank you so much for sharing. My story, 30 years ago my wife told me I should learn this song for her. Unfortunately, she passed from cancer early in life and she never got to hear me play it. Today I play it on guitar. and sing it in her memory. I try to keep it as Dylan. But cant help singing it with a bit more passion, and perhaps a bit more bluesy on the guitar at moments. All and all its still the same song, for me this song is for Cynthia.
It may be a steel guitar giving that bowed sound you mentioned. It adds to the country flavor I think. I can't imagine Ministry covering this or you liking their extremely harsh sound- can't wait to check out the next one.
I can't tell you how much I enjoyed watching you love Dylan's version. I always felt the same but had not language to express it as you do so well. Another beautiful reflection on music we enjoyed without clear understanding of meaning we just knew it was good. You are a lovely lady sharing your gift of music knowledge and expression. Thank You, Dennis
This is my favorite piece by Dylan. What sets it off is the bass and brilliant percussion. Dylan's voice just takes it to a mysterious place that is just wonderful....
My votes for original/cover comparisons: 1. “Song to the Siren” Tim Buckley (original), This Mortal Coil (cover) 2. “Help” The Beatles (original), John Farnham (cover, but better described as a complete reimagining, where very little resemblance to the original remains, apart from the lyrics) 3. “Hallelujah”, Leonard Cohen (original), Jeff Buckley (cover)
From his late 60s "come-back" record, after his motorcycle accident and couple years without performing nor makeing an album. A very symbolic event because he couldn't deal no more with his fame recently achieved and what people projected unto him, and drugs, etc. He changed a lot his outlook then, and even his mode of singing. Only if you are very familiar and had listen to his various periods you can recognize is clearly his voice. If you enjoyed this one you would enjoy all this album. Nick Cave, the great singer and poet (although, like with Dylan, many don't like how he sings...), when asked what song of other he wishes to have written, he said 'Throw It All Away', which is from this album.
Bob Dylan really had a brass bed at that time. This album marked his move away from what he once called his "finger pointing" songs. "Hey Mr. Tambourine Man" is another popular song with a very different sound. You might want to listen to his versions of Frank Sinatra songs along with other songs by other artists at that time.
The controversy of the melody of the song “Hotel California” stolen from Jethro Tulls song “We used to know”. The Eagles deny it was stolen. What do you think?
Always loved this song. I first recall hearing it as a boy in the 1970s. AM radio. Deep in the country up in Alaska. Remote. My father and I with his friend in his pickup truck, about to fish a river for salmon. A rifle in the back. High grass all around. This song, playing. As I matured, I would contemplate its words, and hanging out in dive bars as a young man, came to understand it somewhat ... then when married, in older age, to know it in another. Overall, I sensed some type of longing by the man for the woman. Longing is a fitting word for the remote wilderness, the wilderness of a country bar, for the love in a marriage.
Others may have stated this but : In reference to Dylan's more melodic style: 1) At the time, he was searching for a more simpler, less self conscious style with this album and "New Morning" , another album from that time 2) It certainly helps that someone put on this long dark reverb on his voice, warming it up. It's not a reverb that was used on his voice in his earlier albums. The violin (whining) like instrument you are referring to is what's called a "pedal steel" guitar, a very peculiar instrument popular in country music. In addition to the simplistic beauty of Dylan and the lyrics, what I also like is the clappity clap rhythm that moves it along. Beautiful pop tune
Hi great reaction as usual, I'm a 67year old English man, lilife long zeppelin fan, I'm catching up on your zeppelin reactions, this time stairway to heaven, 1st you said about the genius of Jimmy and Robert, true, but you never mentioned John Paul Jones, probably one of the most sought after session players in his day,played for practically every major artist in the 60s, believe it or not even Shirley bassey on a James bond theme, him and Bonzo Bonham the best rhythm section ever, stairway was and still is the most requested radio song ever, lots of people have it at their funeral, I'm going to aswell, anyway keep up the great work, take care English Billy.
I always loved this era of Dylan when he embraced the nashville sound, "another self portrait" has many gems of this period that were unreleased back then.
I grew up with this song. I never realized it was bob dylan ( I rarely know who sings anything) I think those sort of swaying tones in the guitar make me imagine a room with a breeze blowing the curtains creating a peaceful and comforting atmosphere.
This period showed us a rejuvenated Bob Dylan, especially after his motorcycle accident and quitting cigarettes ( said it himself), which is why his voice changed quite a lot . Dylan is a true poet/artist/singer songwriter I enjoy listening to since the beginning of 70s. Deep dive in other masterpieces like “ Sad Eyed Lady Of The Lowlands” which changed the life of Roger Waters ( by his own words) , also “ Is your love in vain” “ Senōr” etc,,, thank you for your great technical reaction detail, they’re so precious PS: The acoustic guitar using in this Album ( Nashville Skyline” ) was a grift ( US$5K) at that time by non other than his friend and late great “ George Harrison “ himself, just for the record.
I knew this song for ~30 years from classic rock stations but always thought it was some one-hit wonder whose name I never knew before I finally realized/learned it was Dylan; such a different vocal style from his other hits. Someone who really takes after this Dylan era vocally, at least sometimes, and is musically very interesting is Jim James (sometimes Yim Yames), lead singer-songwriter for My Morning Jacket.
Dylan has many different styles and sounds over the years. Each album is its own little world and represents an aspect of his brilliance. His talent is endless. Here he gave up smoking so his voice is quite different.
Bob Dylan is 82 years old. His music will outlast him for a long time because, like Shakespeare, he found the words to express deep truths about what it is to be a human being in the world. I know people who love Dylan, including his performances. I find it hard to get past his voice. I appreciate Dylan songs but generally prefer covers - and there are some glorious covers out there. "Shelter From The Storm" and "Tangled Up In Blue" and "Forever Young" are immortal because of Dylan's lyrics, not his performances. I recognize this is a matter of taste. I love Tom Waits, and many people find his voice anti-musical. So I don't judge Dylan lovers. I'm just sorry I can't join them. His voice is tolerable in this recording, but I can't imagine anyone would call him a good singer.
You spoiled your comment with that last sentence,I'm afraid. You seem to be assuming rather a lot for the rest of us.........mere mortals that we are. I don't actually think he could have achieved what he has, if his singing had been poor. Tom waits. I always figured him for more than a bit of a drama queen in the presentation of his voice. Dylan's songs are generally the story anyway. However simple.whenever I hear that voice I know I'm in the presence of a maestro. Not a quack.
The best way to adjust to Dylans voice is to listen to the words and sentiment. Others might cover his songs with prettier tones and timbres, but few sound like they mean what they sing
A great place to start would be his 2nd Album The Freewheeling Bob Dylan. Almost all originals. His first album was mostly folk covers. Also check out Martin Scorsese’s documentary about early Dylan called “No Direction Home”
If I were you, I'd be taking the journey with him. Album no one. It will be so much more rewarding if you can place his work. Find the context. Don't be jumping on the wagon halfway through. You be missing out on so much. As one of my old teachers told me when I asked him how much of Oliver twist he wanted me to read , he told me " start at the beginning and go on until you reach the end. Then stop!" . There's no half measures when you're dealing with Bob!
This was Dylan's country period, a long, long way from his previous 'amphetamine years' that made him iconic. He really did have a big brass bed apparently, and he actually had a sweet voice when he chose to use it. As for the descending motif, it always seems to me to be circular in that it descends and seems to keep descending without getting any lower, if you get my drift. A motif with its tail in its mouth. I enjoyed this analysis a lot!
I like the comparison of different versions after listening to the original. I do it often and am pleasantly surprised sometimes. The three obvious Dylan songs I think worth comparing are his "Mr Tambourine Man" and "All I Really Want to Do" to The Byrds versions and his original "All Along the Watchtower" compared to Jimi Hendrix's version. But I guess tgat there are many more. Brian Ferry's version of The Times They are a Changing is another good one. Love what music you both choose!! Very best wishes. 😊👍
It was for several years, as a kid, listening to this song on the radio when it came up that I had no idea that this was Bob Dylan. Not only is his voice tonally different but his accents and pronunciations are as well. As noted, this song doesn't tell much of a story but paints a musical landscape. It is in every way minimalist but with very carefully made choices, both musically and lyrically, it is quite a beautiful piece of music. I am not sure if I need to hear a cover (I will watch the video, of course), we have this original, why would I need anything else.
Can't wait for when you've heard enough to really dig into stuff like Blonde on Blonde, John Weasley Harding, or even the legendary Basement Tapes. So much to look forward to! In fact[!], for another double header, John Weasley Harding offers "All Along the Watchtower", a Dylan original that is also one of Jimi Hendrix's most famous pieces.
I wonder what Amy's reaction would be to Dylan's cover of The Boxer, from Self-Portrait, in which he pastiches his multiple singing styles by duetting with himself on two different singing tracks for a single song. Granted, it's a bit of a gimmick, but it's fun, nonetheless!
Cause this song is originally written with someone on the mind who is totally different than Dylan himself, I always had impression that he wrote the melody under big influence of musical work from the man who is still the composer of biggest numbers of top 10 billboard hits of all times, Burt Bacharach. Dylan was experimenting in those days of his career with lots of styles and music that he can incorporate in his work, but to stay Dylan, but this melody for me is so Bacharach. And IDK why but I think people do not give Burt Bacharach today so much attention and prize, his works are masterpieces in history of popular music of 20century. But that is my opinion, song is great, how ever you turn, and Amy listen is one more experience in sharing and learning and in knowledge we get. Keep on good work, love for the family ;)
Once again, I come here begging for some Grateful Dead. Preferably a live song. 72' China Cat>Rider or anything from Cornell 77 or 77 in general. I love everything you do.
I think the instrument you were wondering about is a pedal steel guitar. BTW, pegging down Dylan's 'style' is just about impossible. He's a creative genius, and has never bothered to try to follow a particular style. After quickly becoming a folk-music God he showed up at a folk-music festival, (Newport I think,) played a few of his acoustic folk tunes, then plugged in his electric guitar and cranked it up for the rest of the show. He and Neil Young have always made just exactly the sort of music they felt like playing and didn't give a damn what the crowd wanted to hear. They don't create for the crowd. They create to let the music out.
Bob Dylan - guitar, harmonica, keyboards, vocals Pete Drake - pedal steel guitar Charlie Daniels - guitar Charlie McCoy - bass Kenny Buttrey - drums Bob Wilson - organ, piano
love hearing you talk about Dylan. amazing content guys xx
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Hi Amy and Vlad. I love that new format and am looking forward to seeing the cover part. I'm very much fond of covers and versions, and very attentive to the interpretation. Eg, I can not find back an interpretation of the Italian Concerto by Bach that satisfies me; I'd like it on clavichord but no one is able to make enough nuances, and on piano, I often find that the story is not understood and so badly reproduce in the fast shift from one hand to the other for the lead musical telling. Also, as a Reggae lover, I'm so used to versions. In this style, when a "Rhythm" (bass and drums combination) works, every artist of the day will produce his/her version. And the Dub version (twisted instrumental) is mandatory in this genre. I've already suggested an original/cover song: "Can't Stand Losing You" by The Police/Steel Pulse, so today here's another one, much more American: "Jolene" by Dolly Parton/Lil Nas X (both available in live recordings). Last, I'd just want to say that I miss black and female artists featured on this channel. They've made Rock and modern music too. Anyways, I enjoy your work a lot. Best regards!
Didn't i read somewhere that Dylan initially wrote this as an idea for a commercial? If not this, then another one like it. I do know that Dylan submitted this to be used in the 1969 iconic film "Midnight Cowboy" with Dustin Hoffman and Jon Voight, but the director didn't get it in time an chose Harry Nilsson's "Everybody's Talkin' [at me - I can't hear a word they're sayin' - Only the echoes of my mind...]" - a very cool song by a great singer in his own right.
Another similar sounding song, with the same flavor and same keys in an ascending pattern, was Kenny Rogers and Dottie West's remake of Sonny and Cher's "All I Ever Need is You" from 1979. Something I believe you will love, too.
It's a pedal steel or slide guitar. It's somewhat common in older country music and often used when a non country artist does a country song. Outside that genre Pink Floyd used it in One of These Days.
13:52 I’d say it’s the pedal steel creating the string sound you’re referring to and it’s being layered with the organ to add some texture and richness. It’s really effective.
I am reminded of the hauntingly beautiful descending chromatic sequence in Rose Blood by Mazzy Star. Vlad: Maybe consider an analysis of this or another piece of Hope Sandoval's work? I recommend it for the dreamy melancholy induced by her 'lazy' and deliberately off-key singing style. But also as a doorway to psychodelic dream rock / pop more generally. Wiki also suggests a 'shoe gaze' category for Mazzy Star. I suggest that would be another new and interesting avenue to analyze, in this case because the musical interest is in the 'texture' of a wall of sound, often with little or no melodic content. I particularly like recent works by Slowdive, though I guess you would want to start with earlier works by founders of the genre.
Years ago I sat down and learned this song on guitar. I was surprised that it was on a mixolydian scale. I read that the little electric guitar riff after the vocal phrasing was played by Charlie Daniels.
I'll get back to you when I've discovered the track. It's note for note which is very enlightening for me. Thank you. I guess your interests have moved on to the here and now. 😅
Many folk singers were forming electric bands at the time but when Dylan did it it was more radical because he was already an acclaimed and well established folk singer.
When this album came out, every one commented on how Dylan had a completely different voice. This song received a lot of airplay, but I wouldn't say people took it as a country song. The simple guitar part in the chorus had a psychedelic sound for the time.
The bowed string sound you mention is a pedal steel guitar, it's a sound you'll get accustomed to if you wander far into country rock. Also, never be surprised at hearing a blues riff in a rock or country song.
Aimee, Buddy Guy collaborated with Anthony Hamilton and Robert Randolph on his album Bring ‘Em In 2005 Bob Dylan Nashville Skyline album was done in 1969 I would be curious to know what you think of the two different versions done at two different period and different genres.
This was the first commercially successful Country album by a Rock artist 1969. The Byrds album Sweetheart of the Rodeo 1968 is another amazing Country album by a Rock band, it features two Dylan covers, it has one or two singles that charted but the album itself didn't chart well. Lay Lady Lady's arrangement came together by a lot of frustrating trial and error like many Dylan songs, Dylan works for it because he remains hungry. When artists lose their hunger you can hear it.
I have a funny story about this song. Once, when I was a young, shapely woman, at the dentist's office, aft er I got into the chair, the dentist tilted the chair back, and then this song came on. The dentist blushed, ran out of the room, and suddenly the music was changed!
I was listening to a classical music radio station and the host was telling a story about Beethoven and then said, "His clothes are dirty, but his hands are clean" ... it was nice to hear a classical music host quote Bob Dylan.
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Favorite line in this song for sure
Dylan sang very sweetly in this period, partly out of stylistic choice to distance himself from his previous public image as a 'protest' singer and partly because he gave up cigarettes for a while. It was also a time in his life when he was bringing up a young family.
“These are all protest songs now, come on”
I think he and the studio crew knew this was going to be hit when they recorded it. He pulled out the Country Crooner voice for this one which he had been working on for a while.
I've always struggled a bit with that period of Dylan due to that voicing he preferred at the time. As a musician, he must rank at the highest in popular music in the 1900s and to this day. Just a brilliant artist.
Thank you sooo much for doing Bob Dylan ❤❤❤ He is my favorite artist. He does several versions of his music. This is a great one. He has been writing and performing for 60yrs. Dylan has used Many genres. The more albums I listen to the more I discover his talent.
This chord progression is so wonderful to hear and play on guitar. A beautiful song. That violin like sound is a pedal steel guitar. Dylan is performing a cover of Grateful Dead “Stella blue” on his current tour. If you go back to the dead “Stella Blue” would be a great choice both musically and lyrically. Amy thank you for diving into Bob Dylan.
A good live Stella Blue is from 6/18/74 and also 5/13/77 but there are many others.
@@Hartlor_TayleyStella Blue is such a sad beautiful song. I'd love to see Amy get to it someday. You're right, there are so many good versions out there for sure and I had to check out the ones you mentioned. 5/13/77 is definitely a good one. That entire show is good! 10/21/78 is another great version. Shame I missed all the 70s shows. My first Dead show wasn't until 7/4/81. ✌️
@@Richard-- is that 78 version the one where the Board tape ends abruptly during final solo? Yeah that one is amazing but didn’t recommend because of the dropout. 1981 was a good year and there were lots of great shows in the eighties. I wish I could have seen them in the sixties. There is recordings of Dylan performing it on his current tour. He almost always plays at least one Garcia Hunter song as Jerry always played at least one Dylan song at his concerts too.
@@Hartlor_Tayley 10/21/78 is live at Winterland, and no, the version of Stella Blue I've heard from that show does not cut off but goes into Sugar Magnolia.
I caught a few shows in 86 during the Dylan/Dead tour. Dylan joins the Dead on stage and they play a rowdy version of Desolation Row at RFK 7/7/86. It's worth a listen, but I don't know, maybe you had to be there. 😜
@@Richard-- I caught that tour in Foxboro the air was electric. Everyone says the New Jersey show was the one I don’t know. Bob wanted to join the Dead and they voted on it with one no vote so it didn’t happen. Dylan began his Neverending tour after that with his own band. I think he liked the shared support and ability of a well oiled band to be flexible and that “never the same night to night” kind of feel. PS I listened to that 10/21/78 and it is possibly the best but it drops out to an audience tape for the last minute which is fine for me, kind of drops you right into the room. Maybe it is OK to do a dive into, the Dead released it on their channel so they liked it too.
Dylan had a motorcycle accident in 1966 after a frenetic period in his musical output. During the recuperation period following, his voice had a chance to recover, hence the mellow delivery. He was also setting up home with Sarah Lownds, with all the responsibility that comes with it. Their son Jacob was born in 1969. Musically, Dylan was experimenting with different styles. Having been a pioneer (inventor, even) of 'folk-rock' the 1969 album from which this comes is more of an exploration in 'country rock'. Lovely track, and as usual, a great analysis.
That 65-67 period was just incredible.
He wasn't a pioneer and definitely not an inventor of folk-rock. A pioneer is basically a musical version of an inventor and folk music had been around for centuries, folk rock had been around for at least a decade when Dylan came onto the scene. Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger would be more likely considered to be the pioneers of folk rock.
@@garymaidman625 Alright then, electric folk-rock
@@altair8598you could say he helped to evolve folk rock. But why all the specific little genres?
Bob Dylan is a wonderful poet. All his lyrics are works of art in themselves.
I agree, though 'You can have your cake and eat it too' always grates with me in this song.
@@pauldhartley Why?
@@donaldwebb I don't know @pauldhartley's reasons, but the use of a cliche is always risky, even when it's being flipped. It grates on me a little bit, too. When I have seen cliches in the lyrics of songs, and they weren't there for humor, they have typically grated, but when they have worked it was because they were necessary and revealed something important. This cliche is not necessary and doesn't reveal anything important here. (No, I don't think I could have written this song better, or even as well. This is Dylan, for chrissakes. I'm just saying that Dylan could maybe have written it better.)
@@inexplicablyleft2729 Maybe including the cliche in a work of art can elevate the cliche? Dylan often includes cliches and colloquial turns of phrase in songs, right next door to a more obscure lyric.. TS eliot did the same in some of his poems, so it can be a legitimate technique, including the banal or the mundane, and contrasting with the rest of the lyric. Or maybe it's just something the character in the song would say - free indirect speech
I believe he was awarded a Nobel prize for Literature on the strength of his lyric writing.
Being 57 (born in 1965), I grew up with so much of the music that you "react" to. So for me, a lot of my childhood music was never approached intelligently, indepth or in an analytical way. It just WAS.
I love seeing your honest and truly curious expressions when you hear parts of songs for the first time, and I truly wish that I could hear all this music for the first time as an adult...with "adult" ears.
Thank you for shedding your light on so many beautiful songs from my childhood. There is beauty everywhere! You just have to be open to it!
I have never been a fan of Dylan, although we are about the same age, but I have always loved this song. Good choice Vlad. From his Nashville Skyline album.
The instrument you’re describing that gets the emotions going is a pedal steel guitar. A beautiful, longing and haunting sound
Fun fact, tying back to another song you've done: The drums are played by Nashville legend Kenny Buttrey. Since this was recorded live he had to switch back and forth between bongos (on the verses) and drums (on the choruses), so they had the janitor come in and stand behind him holding the bongos, so Kenny could swivel back and forth on his chair. That janitor was a struggling songwriter named Kris Kristofferson, who would write "Me and Bobbie McGee" a few months later.
That’s some great info thanks
Kenny thought Dylan was nuts when Bob said. I Hear Bongos" Kenny went along with it just so Dylan could hear how it would not work.
Bob was right
Can't wait to hear you listening to Dylan's " Tangled up in Blue " sometime, perhaps, in the future. You're allucidation of the songs many of us grew up with from a structural ( musical ) perspective is always so rewarding. Haven't watched a single one that hasn't taught me something new, and important.
In my opinion Tangled up in Blue is Dylan's greatest song. I suspect that's true with many other of your subscribers.
Would also add that I think exploring the entire Blood on the Tracks record is worth it.
It’s a very highly regarded song. Jerry Garcia Band performed great cover versions too.
i'll 2nd that the whole album is fantastic@@1imorton
Dylan has a amazing voice some people just don't get him, he has a different voice for every album, don't know many others artists that can do it, his phrasing and delivery is insane
When people say “I don’t like his voice,” I’m always like “which one?” Hahah
His voice on One More Cup Of Coffee sounds like Arabic chanting.
This is my favorite Dylan album! It seems like he was enjoying himself as he was experimenting with new sounds. I believe that this album included the famous Nashville "Wrecking Crew" musicians as well as Johnny Cash. Dylan's voice is actually quite nice on this album and has a very unusual quality to it.
"One More Night" and "Country Pie" are my favorite songs on this album
Love so many of his albums, but Rough and Rowdy Ways (2020) is far and away my favorite
I think you 'd like Dylan's Knocking on Heavan's Door, which you could compare to the Guns and Roses rock version. Both are great! It's so enjoyable to see your reaction to Bob Dyland's work.
A song you may enjoy, not by Dylan, but about him, is Diamonds and dust by Joan Baez.
Joan was a folk singer who kind of made Dylan famous by introducing him to her audience.
She is also a famous activist from a very young age and throughout her life. She's now in her eighties. You may know her as the girl who sang "we will overcome" at the civil rights march on Washington, just before MLK's "I have a dream" speech.
Diamonds and dusts is about Joan's relationship with Dylan.
I know why I'm crying when I listen to this? No I don't need therapy, it's simply a beautiful song isn't it...thank you for featuring this classic from my past.
11:15 - What you're hearing is the pedal steel guitar. Mostly used in country music but makes the occasional appearance in rock too. It has pedals that change the pitch of the strings. Very interesting instrument. Jerry Garcia (Grateful Dead) said that you can't actually think of it as a guitar. You have to approach it as a completely different instrument.
16:45 - It's also the first Dylan tune you've heard that isn't angry.
Is that the same thing as a lap steel guitar? And is it more closely related to the dulcimer?
@@kovie9162 Not the same thing, but closely related; a pedal steel has (as the name indicates) pedals, and often more than one set of strings, while a lap steel is essentially a guitar designed to be played laid down across your lap. Both are played with a steel bar that you slide across the strings rather than fretting them. The pedal steel evolved out of the lap steel, which evolved out of ordinary guitars. This video explains it all pretty well: ua-cam.com/video/wgp2TfSU6_k/v-deo.html
@@bjorn6495 the pedal steel guitar is an amazing piece of gear. Amy would relate as the pedals are used in a similar way as the harp. The instrument was born out of the Hawaiian music craze of the 1930s and adopted by country and Western swing bands and then guys like Jerry Garcia brought it into rock and roll. Jerry most famously plays it on CSN song “Teach your Children” pure fairy dust imho.
In case you didn't already know, Jerry G. demonstrates his prowess on the steel pedal on CSN&Y's" Teach Your Children".
Really great analysis, I do enjoy the note and chord structures you always seem to find making the song more interesting than just the emotion you feel. Another great video!
Then there's "All Along The Watchtower" by Dylan, covered by Jimi Hendrix. The descending line you were talking about was being played with a slide on a pedal steel guitar, which was why it was characterized as having country elements.
Great video! You can never examine too many Bob Dylans songs.
Good to see Dylan again, this time with a Nashville connection. He recorded 3 albums in your city, which all had various Nashville and Tennessee musicians on them. On this one Charlie Daniels plays guitar, who you may have heard of from all your years in Tennessee. Charlie was a studio musician at this time but soon became a big star on his own in the Charlie Daniels Band from the 70s onward, in the southern rock and country rock genres with several popular songs and albums. "Lay Lady Lay" is probably the most commercial mainstream song Dylan has done. I really love the idea of doing the original, followed by a cover. There are many great possibilities for you to explore. Great reaction.
I think he recorded most of the Blonde on Blonde album in Nashville.
Didn't know Charlie was the guitarist! 👍
@@jaquestraw1 yeah and those Nashville cats were perfect.
@@jaquestraw1 According to the Wikipedia both Bob and Charlie play guitar on this one. I have seen various videos and read about Dylan's Nashville sessions over the years, which mention Charlie and some of the other studio musicians on them. The "Introducing Bob Dylan - The Nashville Sessions" video here in YT is one that talks about these sessions and has Charlie and the others involved in these sessions. The video is from the Musicians Hall of Fame, who have several great videos.
@@Hartlor_Tayley You are correct, Blonde on Blonde was also Nashville. See my reply to @jaquestraw1 for a great video on these Nashville sessions. It appears to have survived the auto delete that happens sometimes with YT comments that reference other videos. I just used the title rather than the link. But then again, being the Dylan fan I know you are, you have probably already seen it.
Bob Dylan was a background staple all throughout my life. As a child I wasn’t aware of this, but this song was one that stood out most definitely! I’m sure there were times as a child that when this song came on I stopped whatever it was that I was doing just so I could bath in this wonderful sound. I vaguely recall the time when I was older and found out that this was a Bob Dylan song and being blown away by that realization. How could it possibly be that Bob Dylan was the one singing this utterly beautiful song?! This may have been the moment when I decided that I was a fan.
“Doeing”😂❤
I don't think any woman could resist this invitation. When Bob Dylan comes to make love songs, he's absolutely respectful and poetically insuperable.
I just noticed your video here Lay Lady Lay. You have a very fun perspective. Thank you so much for sharing. My story, 30 years ago my wife told me I should learn this song for her. Unfortunately, she passed from cancer early in life and she never got to hear me play it. Today I play it on guitar. and sing it in her memory. I try to keep it as Dylan. But cant help singing it with a bit more passion, and perhaps a bit more bluesy on the guitar at moments. All and all its still the same song, for me this song is for Cynthia.
It may be a steel guitar giving that bowed sound you mentioned. It adds to the country flavor I think. I can't imagine Ministry covering this or you liking their extremely harsh sound- can't wait to check out the next one.
Yes, it's a pedal steel.
The hteat peter Drake who also played on All Things Must Pass.
Brilliant. Love your astute analysis of the progression of keys/chords in the introduction.
Amy - as you prgress through Dylan's work you'll find he's very versatile in style and content
I can't tell you how much I enjoyed watching you love Dylan's version. I always felt the same but had not language to express it as you do so well. Another beautiful reflection on music we enjoyed without clear understanding of meaning we just knew it was good. You are a lovely lady sharing your gift of music knowledge and expression. Thank You, Dennis
This is my favorite piece by Dylan. What sets it off is the bass and brilliant percussion. Dylan's voice just takes it to a mysterious place that is just wonderful....
My votes for original/cover comparisons:
1. “Song to the Siren” Tim Buckley (original), This Mortal Coil (cover)
2. “Help” The Beatles (original), John Farnham (cover, but better described as a complete reimagining, where very little resemblance to the original remains, apart from the lyrics)
3. “Hallelujah”, Leonard Cohen (original), Jeff Buckley (cover)
I Threw It All Away
Dylan has written in about any genre that a person can ithink of. He is one of the greatest poets of all time. That is why he won the Nobel Prize.
From his late 60s "come-back" record, after his motorcycle accident and couple years without performing nor makeing an album. A very symbolic event because he couldn't deal no more with his fame recently achieved and what people projected unto him, and drugs, etc. He changed a lot his outlook then, and even his mode of singing. Only if you are very familiar and had listen to his various periods you can recognize is clearly his voice.
If you enjoyed this one you would enjoy all this album. Nick Cave, the great singer and poet (although, like with Dylan, many don't like how he sings...), when asked what song of other he wishes to have written, he said 'Throw It All Away', which is from this album.
Dylan’s album Planet Waves, has what I believe to be the most beautiful love song ever written: The Wedding Song! It is stunning.
Bob Dylan really had a brass bed at that time. This album marked his move away from what he once called his "finger pointing" songs. "Hey Mr. Tambourine Man" is another popular song with a very different sound. You might want to listen to his versions of Frank Sinatra songs along with other songs by other artists at that time.
The controversy of the melody of the song “Hotel California” stolen from Jethro Tulls song “We used to know”. The Eagles deny it was stolen. What do you think?
"His clothes are dirty but his, hands are clean"....I always liked that line!
He sounds amazing on the song ”pretty saro”
I agree. That's the best vocal he ever recorded. It"s truly beautiful
Always loved this song. I first recall hearing it as a boy in the 1970s. AM radio. Deep in the country up in Alaska. Remote. My father and I with his friend in his pickup truck, about to fish a river for salmon. A rifle in the back. High grass all around. This song, playing. As I matured, I would contemplate its words, and hanging out in dive bars as a young man, came to understand it somewhat ... then when married, in older age, to know it in another. Overall, I sensed some type of longing by the man for the woman. Longing is a fitting word for the remote wilderness, the wilderness of a country bar, for the love in a marriage.
Others may have stated this but : In reference to Dylan's more melodic style: 1) At the time, he was searching for a more simpler, less self conscious style with this album and "New Morning" , another album from that time 2) It certainly helps that someone put on this long dark reverb on his voice, warming it up. It's not a reverb that was used on his voice in his earlier albums. The violin (whining) like instrument you are referring to is what's called a "pedal steel" guitar, a very peculiar instrument popular in country music. In addition to the simplistic beauty of Dylan and the lyrics, what I also like is the clappity clap rhythm that moves it along. Beautiful pop tune
Glad you liked the song. Dylan's voice never stould in the way of me loving his songs. His beautiful poetry far exceeded his bad voice.
"Knocking On Heavens Door" is another great one. Big hit and covered by many.
Guns N Roses and Dylan comparison would be great.
I can tell you enjoyed this one, and it was fun to follow along in your interpretation and analysis. Thank you.
Hi great reaction as usual, I'm a 67year old English man, lilife long zeppelin fan, I'm catching up on your zeppelin reactions, this time stairway to heaven, 1st you said about the genius of Jimmy and Robert, true, but you never mentioned John Paul Jones, probably one of the most sought after session players in his day,played for practically every major artist in the 60s, believe it or not even Shirley bassey on a James bond theme, him and Bonzo Bonham the best rhythm section ever, stairway was and still is the most requested radio song ever, lots of people have it at their funeral, I'm going to aswell, anyway keep up the great work, take care English Billy.
There are many ways into Bob Dylan. I’m glad you found yours! Great video! Thank you!
I always loved this era of Dylan when he embraced the nashville sound, "another self portrait" has many gems of this period that were unreleased back then.
This whole album is an incredible example of the “Nashville sound”.
I love to hear the music I love thru your ears! so many new points of view. Thanks.
I grew up with this song. I never realized it was bob dylan ( I rarely know who sings anything) I think those sort of swaying tones in the guitar make me imagine a room with a breeze blowing the curtains creating a peaceful and comforting atmosphere.
This period showed us a rejuvenated Bob Dylan, especially after his motorcycle accident and quitting cigarettes ( said it himself), which is why his voice changed quite a lot . Dylan is a true poet/artist/singer songwriter I enjoy listening to since the beginning of 70s. Deep dive in other masterpieces like “ Sad Eyed Lady Of The Lowlands” which changed the life of Roger Waters ( by his own words) , also “ Is your love in vain” “ Senōr” etc,,, thank you for your great technical reaction detail, they’re so precious
PS: The acoustic guitar using in this Album ( Nashville Skyline” ) was a grift ( US$5K) at that time by non other than his friend and late great “ George Harrison “ himself, just for the record.
I knew this song for ~30 years from classic rock stations but always thought it was some one-hit wonder whose name I never knew before I finally realized/learned it was Dylan; such a different vocal style from his other hits. Someone who really takes after this Dylan era vocally, at least sometimes, and is musically very interesting is Jim James (sometimes Yim Yames), lead singer-songwriter for My Morning Jacket.
Lady Lady Lay was one of Bob's biggest hits.
I have never really listened to the words of this song before. The song always appealed but the words brought tears just now.
You should try some songs from his second album and build it from there.. For those who get him like me it is a huge rabbit hole! You'll love it
Dylan has many different styles and sounds over the years. Each album is its own little world and represents an aspect of his brilliance. His talent is endless. Here he gave up smoking so his voice is quite different.
Bob Dylan is 82 years old. His music will outlast him for a long time because, like Shakespeare, he found the words to express deep truths about what it is to be a human being in the world.
I know people who love Dylan, including his performances. I find it hard to get past his voice. I appreciate Dylan songs but generally prefer covers - and there are some glorious covers out there. "Shelter From The Storm" and "Tangled Up In Blue" and "Forever Young" are immortal because of Dylan's lyrics, not his performances. I recognize this is a matter of taste. I love Tom Waits, and many people find his voice anti-musical. So I don't judge Dylan lovers. I'm just sorry I can't join them. His voice is tolerable in this recording, but I can't imagine anyone would call him a good singer.
By all means, move on to a more traditional artist. Bob doesn't need you
Try Justin Bieber
You spoiled your comment with that last sentence,I'm afraid. You seem to be assuming rather a lot for the rest of us.........mere mortals that we are. I don't actually think he could have achieved what he has, if his singing had been poor. Tom waits. I always figured him for more than a bit of a drama queen in the presentation of his voice. Dylan's songs are generally the story anyway. However simple.whenever I hear that voice I know I'm in the presence of a maestro. Not a quack.
The best way to adjust to Dylans voice is to listen to the words and sentiment.
Others might cover his songs with prettier tones and timbres, but few sound like they mean what they sing
I need to dig into Dylan one of these days knowing that he won the Nobel price in literature for his lyrics
Didn't Barack Obama win one just for existing?
A great place to start would be his 2nd Album The Freewheeling Bob Dylan. Almost all originals. His first album was mostly folk covers. Also check out Martin Scorsese’s documentary about early Dylan called “No Direction Home”
Blonde on Blonde and highway 61 are great albums to start with.
If I were you, I'd be taking the journey with him. Album no one. It will be so much more rewarding if you can place his work. Find the context. Don't be jumping on the wagon halfway through. You be missing out on so much. As one of my old teachers told me when I asked him how much of Oliver twist he wanted me to read , he told me " start at the beginning and go on until you reach the end. Then stop!" . There's no half measures when you're dealing with Bob!
This was Dylan's country period, a long, long way from his previous 'amphetamine years' that made him iconic. He really did have a big brass bed apparently, and he actually had a sweet voice when he chose to use it. As for the descending motif, it always seems to me to be circular in that it descends and seems to keep descending without getting any lower, if you get my drift. A motif with its tail in its mouth. I enjoyed this analysis a lot!
I like the comparison of different versions after listening to the original. I do it often and am pleasantly surprised sometimes. The three obvious Dylan songs I think worth comparing are his "Mr Tambourine Man" and "All I Really Want to Do" to The Byrds versions and his original "All Along the Watchtower" compared to Jimi Hendrix's version. But I guess tgat there are many more. Brian Ferry's version of The Times They are a Changing is another good one. Love what music you both choose!! Very best wishes. 😊👍
One of my earliest memories is of my parents listening to this album. ❤
It was for several years, as a kid, listening to this song on the radio when it came up that I had no idea that this was Bob Dylan. Not only is his voice tonally different but his accents and pronunciations are as well.
As noted, this song doesn't tell much of a story but paints a musical landscape. It is in every way minimalist but with very carefully made choices, both musically and lyrically, it is quite a beautiful piece of music.
I am not sure if I need to hear a cover (I will watch the video, of course), we have this original, why would I need anything else.
Can't wait for when you've heard enough to really dig into stuff like Blonde on Blonde, John Weasley Harding, or even the legendary Basement Tapes. So much to look forward to!
In fact[!], for another double header, John Weasley Harding offers "All Along the Watchtower", a Dylan original that is also one of Jimi Hendrix's most famous pieces.
I wonder what Amy's reaction would be to Dylan's cover of The Boxer, from Self-Portrait, in which he pastiches his multiple singing styles by duetting with himself on two different singing tracks for a single song. Granted, it's a bit of a gimmick, but it's fun, nonetheless!
Cause this song is originally written with someone on the mind who is totally different than Dylan himself, I always had impression that he wrote the melody under big influence of musical work from the man who is still the composer of biggest numbers of top 10 billboard hits of all times, Burt Bacharach.
Dylan was experimenting in those days of his career with lots of styles and music that he can incorporate in his work, but to stay Dylan, but this melody for me is so Bacharach.
And IDK why but I think people do not give Burt Bacharach today so much attention and prize, his works are masterpieces in history of popular music of 20century.
But that is my opinion, song is great, how ever you turn, and Amy listen is one more experience in sharing and learning and in knowledge we get.
Keep on good work, love for the family ;)
My very favorite Dylan song, and I love Dylan❤️
Once again, I come here begging for some Grateful Dead. Preferably a live song. 72' China Cat>Rider or anything from Cornell 77 or 77 in general. I love everything you do.
I think the instrument you were wondering about is a pedal steel guitar. BTW, pegging down Dylan's 'style' is just about impossible. He's a creative genius, and has never bothered to try to follow a particular style. After quickly becoming a folk-music God he showed up at a folk-music festival, (Newport I think,) played a few of his acoustic folk tunes, then plugged in his electric guitar and cranked it up for the rest of the show. He and Neil Young have always made just exactly the sort of music they felt like playing and didn't give a damn what the crowd wanted to hear. They don't create for the crowd. They create to let the music out.
One of Dylan's loveliest songs!
the Only Dylan song I ever liked & complete standout on Nashville Skyline. The 'mysterious'
guitar sound was Pete Drake on Steel Guitar.
Bob Dylan - guitar, harmonica, keyboards, vocals
Pete Drake - pedal steel guitar
Charlie Daniels - guitar
Charlie McCoy - bass
Kenny Buttrey - drums
Bob Wilson - organ, piano
And when he does it live and in his usual style. Screaming. But I like this slow country version with his soft voice. Love all of Dylan
love hearing you talk about Dylan. amazing content guys xx
Hi Amy and Vlad. I love that new format and am looking forward to seeing the cover part.
I'm very much fond of covers and versions, and very attentive to the interpretation. Eg, I can not find back an interpretation of the Italian Concerto by Bach that satisfies me; I'd like it on clavichord but no one is able to make enough nuances, and on piano, I often find that the story is not understood and so badly reproduce in the fast shift from one hand to the other for the lead musical telling. Also, as a Reggae lover, I'm so used to versions. In this style, when a "Rhythm" (bass and drums combination) works, every artist of the day will produce his/her version. And the Dub version (twisted instrumental) is mandatory in this genre.
I've already suggested an original/cover song: "Can't Stand Losing You" by The Police/Steel Pulse, so today here's another one, much more American: "Jolene" by Dolly Parton/Lil Nas X (both available in live recordings).
Last, I'd just want to say that I miss black and female artists featured on this channel. They've made Rock and modern music too.
Anyways, I enjoy your work a lot. Best regards!
Didn't i read somewhere that Dylan initially wrote this as an idea for a commercial? If not this, then another one like it. I do know that Dylan submitted this to be used in the 1969 iconic film "Midnight Cowboy" with Dustin Hoffman and Jon Voight, but the director didn't get it in time an chose Harry Nilsson's "Everybody's Talkin' [at me - I can't hear a word they're sayin' - Only the echoes of my mind...]" - a very cool song by a great singer in his own right.
I believe it was for the film but took to long
Is it true that he played this at Roy orbisons House with Johnny cash there. Hi guys what you think of this little song
Amy, the instrument you're looking for that played that descending riff is a steel guitar, played by Pete Drake.
Now for something completely different: "Come You Masters Of War" - another Dylan master piece!
Another similar sounding song, with the same flavor and same keys in an ascending pattern, was Kenny Rogers and Dottie West's remake of Sonny and Cher's "All I Ever Need is You" from 1979. Something I believe you will love, too.
Yes it's lovely. I am big Bob Dylan fan and the Nashville Skyline is a great album. it should be noted that this album ends with this song.
Dylan,...one of the best love songs written...the pedal steel guitar makes it...
It's a pedal steel or slide guitar. It's somewhat common in older country music and often used when a non country artist does a country song. Outside that genre Pink Floyd used it in One of These Days.
Well, you have my attention. I don’t remember ever hearing a cover of this song. I’m intrigued.
Great analysis! This is my fav Dylan song ❤😊
13:52 I’d say it’s the pedal steel creating the string sound you’re referring to and it’s being layered with the organ to add some texture and richness. It’s really effective.
I am reminded of the hauntingly beautiful descending chromatic sequence in Rose Blood by Mazzy Star.
Vlad: Maybe consider an analysis of this or another piece of Hope Sandoval's work? I recommend it for the dreamy melancholy induced by her 'lazy' and deliberately off-key singing style. But also as a doorway to psychodelic dream rock / pop more generally.
Wiki also suggests a 'shoe gaze' category for Mazzy Star. I suggest that would be another new and interesting avenue to analyze, in this case because the musical interest is in the 'texture' of a wall of sound, often with little or no melodic content. I particularly like recent works by Slowdive, though I guess you would want to start with earlier works by founders of the genre.
This is SO GREAT!
Years ago I sat down and learned this song on guitar. I was surprised that it was on a mixolydian scale.
I read that the little electric guitar riff after the vocal phrasing was played by Charlie Daniels.
I'll get back to you when I've discovered the track. It's note for note which is very enlightening for me. Thank you. I guess your interests have moved on to the here and now. 😅
Friedrich mein lieber Freund,hat gesagt,ohne musik wäre das Leben ein Irtum,love from France
Knockin on Heaven's Door would be another good one that has a similar (but darker) vibe
When Dylan took up the electric guitar, he inspired his peers in the rock world to mature their art. This was a big push on rock between '65-'67.
Many folk singers were forming electric bands at the time but when Dylan did it it was more radical because he was already an acclaimed and well established folk singer.
I like the sound of his voice on this song.
Another call for the song "Travel" by The Gathering, the TG25 live version. "I wish you knew your music was to stay forever".
When this album came out, every one commented on how Dylan had a completely different voice. This song received a lot of airplay, but I wouldn't say people took it as a country song. The simple guitar part in the chorus had a psychedelic sound for the time.
I agree
Bob says this voice change was due to the fact that he had recently stopped smoking.
The bowed string sound you mention is a pedal steel guitar, it's a sound you'll get accustomed to if you wander far into country rock. Also, never be surprised at hearing a blues riff in a rock or country song.
Not his most poetic, but the simplicity works for the case matter in the best way possible.
Aimee, Buddy Guy collaborated with Anthony Hamilton and Robert Randolph on his album Bring ‘Em In
2005
Bob Dylan Nashville Skyline album was done in 1969 I would be curious to know what you think of the two different versions done at two different period and different genres.
This was the first commercially successful Country album by a Rock artist 1969. The Byrds album Sweetheart of the Rodeo 1968 is another amazing Country album by a Rock band, it features two Dylan covers, it has one or two singles that charted but the album itself didn't chart well. Lay Lady Lady's arrangement came together by a lot of frustrating trial and error like many Dylan songs, Dylan works for it because he remains hungry. When artists lose their hunger you can hear it.
I remember Geddy Lee saying, “ your basic job as a musician is to entertain people.”
I think I would agree with that.