Abandoned Love
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"Abandoned Love" is a song written by Bob Dylan
, recorded in 1975 but not released until 1985, on his compilation album Biograph
. It was originally recorded for inclusion on his 1976 album Desire, but was dropped in favor of Joey. Abandoned Love was written during Dylan's breakup with his then-wife Sara Lownds
. Only one live performance of this song is known of, at the Bitter End cafe on Bleecker Street in Greenwich Village
on July 3, 1975, during a show with Ramblin' Jack Elliott
. Paul Cable, in his book Bob Dylan: His Unreleased Recordings (New York: Schirmer Books, 1980), described this live version of the song as "Beautiful, eerie, easily as good as Blonde on Blonde
lyrics and a tune that is unusual and perfect."
Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan is an American singer-songwriter, musician, poet, film director and painter. He has been a major and profoundly influential figure in popular music and culture for five decades. Much of his most celebrated work dates from the 1960s when he was an informal chronicler and a seemingly...
, recorded in 1975 but not released until 1985, on his compilation album Biograph
Biograph (album)
Biograph is a 53-track compilation spanning the career of Bob Dylan, from his 1962 debut album to the 1981 LP Shot of Love. Released in 1985 by Columbia Records, on both a 5-LP and a 3-CD Box set, it was one of the earliest and most successful examples of the CD Box set...
. It was originally recorded for inclusion on his 1976 album Desire, but was dropped in favor of Joey. Abandoned Love was written during Dylan's breakup with his then-wife Sara Lownds
Sara Dylan
Sara Dylan , born Shirley Marlin Noznisky and later known as Sara Lownds, was the first wife of singer-songwriter Bob Dylan and mother of singer Jakob Dylan. She was married to Bob Dylan from November 1965 until June 1977.-Early life:Little is known about Sara Dylan's early life or family...
. Only one live performance of this song is known of, at the Bitter End cafe on Bleecker Street in Greenwich Village
Greenwich Village
Greenwich Village, , , , .in New York often simply called "the Village", is a largely residential neighborhood on the west side of Lower Manhattan in New York City. A large majority of the district is home to upper middle class families...
on July 3, 1975, during a show with Ramblin' Jack Elliott
Ramblin' Jack Elliott
Ramblin' Jack Elliott is an American folk singer and performer.-Life and career:Elliot Charles Adnopoz was born in Brooklyn, New York to Jewish parents in 1931. Elliott grew up inspired by the rodeos at Madison Square Garden, and wanted to be a cowboy...
. Paul Cable, in his book Bob Dylan: His Unreleased Recordings (New York: Schirmer Books, 1980), described this live version of the song as "Beautiful, eerie, easily as good as Blonde on Blonde
Blonde on Blonde
Blonde on Blonde is American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan's seventh studio album, released in May or June 1966 on Columbia Records and produced by Bob Johnston. Recording sessions commenced in New York in October 1965, with a plethora of backing musicians, including members of Dylan's live backing...
lyrics and a tune that is unusual and perfect."
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