Bob Dylan's Blues
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"Bob Dylan's Blues" is a song written by Bob Dylan
and released in 1963 on the album The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan
.
", a song he had already performed live but had yet to record in the studio. Other tracks recorded during the session included "Down the Highway," and "Honey, Just Allow Me One More Chance
". Master takes of the four songs were selected and set aside for the final album.
Dylan later recorded the song as a demo for his music publisher, M. Witmark & Sons
. This version, taped in April 1963 at Witmark's studio, was officially released in October 2010 on The Bootleg Series Vol. 9 – The Witmark Demos: 1962–1964.
, the founder of Pink Floyd
, also wrote a song called "Bob Dylan Blues" that in a friendly way both gently lampoons Dylan's early style and success while also embracing Dylan. Syd was a fan of Dylan's and his influence can be seen in many of Barrett's songs. The song was supposedly written by Barrett after attending a concert in 1963. (It is worth noting that in the Bob Dylan song "My Back Pages
" released 1964, Dylan too somewhat turns his back on his early public persona, how he was perceived and received.). The song was largely forgotten when recorded in 1970. The recording was lost until recently when David Gilmour
discovered the tapes. It was released in 2001 on the Barrett compilation The Best of Syd Barrett: Wouldn't You Miss Me?
The song's popularity has grown intensely since its release and many fans seem to consider it one of the best tribute songs ever about Bob Dylan.
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...
and released in 1963 on the album The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan
The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan
The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, released in May 1963 by Columbia Records. Whereas his debut album Bob Dylan had contained only two original songs, Freewheelin initiated the process of writing contemporary words to traditional melodies....
.
Recording sessions
"Bob Dylan's Blues" was recorded on July 9, 1962, during the third Freewheelin session. Dylan recorded several new compositions that day, including "Blowin' in the WindBlowin' in the Wind
"Blowin' in the Wind" is a song written by Bob Dylan and released on his album The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan in 1963. Although it has been described as a protest song, it poses a series of questions about peace, war and freedom...
", a song he had already performed live but had yet to record in the studio. Other tracks recorded during the session included "Down the Highway," and "Honey, Just Allow Me One More Chance
Honey, Just Allow Me One More Chance
"Honey, Just Allow Me One More Chance" is a song recorded by Henry Thomas in 1928. The song was covered by Bob Dylan on his 1963 album The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan....
". Master takes of the four songs were selected and set aside for the final album.
Dylan later recorded the song as a demo for his music publisher, M. Witmark & Sons
M. Witmark & Sons
M. Witmark & Sons was a leading publisher of sheet music for the United States "Tin Pan Alley" music industry.The firm of Marcus Witmark & Sons was established in New York City in 1886...
. This version, taped in April 1963 at Witmark's studio, was officially released in October 2010 on The Bootleg Series Vol. 9 – The Witmark Demos: 1962–1964.
Syd Barrett song
Syd BarrettSyd Barrett
Syd Barrett , born Roger Keith Barrett, was an English singer-songwriter, guitarist, and painter, best remembered as a founding member of the band Pink Floyd. He was the lead vocalist, guitarist and primary songwriter during the band's psychedelic years, providing major musical and stylistic...
, the founder of Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd were an English rock band that achieved worldwide success with their progressive and psychedelic rock music. Their work is marked by the use of philosophical lyrics, sonic experimentation, innovative album art, and elaborate live shows. Pink Floyd are one of the most commercially...
, also wrote a song called "Bob Dylan Blues" that in a friendly way both gently lampoons Dylan's early style and success while also embracing Dylan. Syd was a fan of Dylan's and his influence can be seen in many of Barrett's songs. The song was supposedly written by Barrett after attending a concert in 1963. (It is worth noting that in the Bob Dylan song "My Back Pages
My Back Pages
"My Back Pages" is a song written by Bob Dylan and included on his 1964 album, Another Side of Bob Dylan. It is stylistically similar to his earlier folk protest songs and features Dylan's voice with an acoustic guitar accompaniment...
" released 1964, Dylan too somewhat turns his back on his early public persona, how he was perceived and received.). The song was largely forgotten when recorded in 1970. The recording was lost until recently when David Gilmour
David Gilmour
David Jon Gilmour, CBE, D.M. is an English rock musician and multi-instrumentalist who is best known as the guitarist, one of the lead singers and main songwriters in the progressive rock band Pink Floyd. In addition to his work with Pink Floyd, Gilmour has worked as a producer for a variety of...
discovered the tapes. It was released in 2001 on the Barrett compilation The Best of Syd Barrett: Wouldn't You Miss Me?
The Best of Syd Barrett: Wouldn't You Miss Me?
The Best of Syd Barrett: Wouldn't You Miss Me? is a single disc compilation album, released in 2001. Comprising highlights from Syd Barrett's two 1970 albums The Madcap Laughs and Barrett, and the 1988 out-takes collection Opel, the album was issued to service casual Barrett fans who presumably...
The song's popularity has grown intensely since its release and many fans seem to consider it one of the best tribute songs ever about Bob Dylan.
External links
- Lyrics at Bob Dylan's official website