Blood On The Tracks is Dylan's finest work FOR ME. The music and lyrics are timeless, as the pain of love is timeless. I listened to the entire album just a few days ago, skipping only "....Jack of Hearts" which I can't stand - possibly placed on the album just to piss people off I'm guessing. "If You See Her Say Hello" was a break up song for me 30 years ago, and every time I hear it I still think of HER.....
Really enjoyed reading this. I actually love the versions of Shelter From the Storm and Idiot Wind better on the Hard Rain album than the originals (which are, of course, fantastic). I know that puts me in the minority of Dylan fans but so be it.
This was an absolutely great show! My personal favorite from Fort Collins would have to be Idiot Wind. But all of the performances were superb. And all the more poignant, because Sara Dylan herself, the target of Dylan’s ire, was seated in the front row.
The key line in that song for me, one that always troubled me at first, was, "I bargained for salvation and she gave me a lethal dose." It's two sided, this salvation. comfort and relief, yes, but comfort that turns stifling, or stagnating, for an unstoppable creative force such as Dylan. It's not surprising, he never could stay in one place for long.
There’s a version I listen to - often - slower and deeper.. listening to his music for decades now it’s impossible not to attach meaning not linked to experience. He could deliberately antagonize as easily as he could coax tears and longing.. a master
Just about the time I get fed up with your TDS you write something like this. Great article, love it. Watched Hard Rain in Bloomington IN with a girlfriend who was in the process of moving on.
Blood On The Tracks is Dylan's finest work FOR ME. The music and lyrics are timeless, as the pain of love is timeless. I listened to the entire album just a few days ago, skipping only "....Jack of Hearts" which I can't stand - possibly placed on the album just to piss people off I'm guessing. "If You See Her Say Hello" was a break up song for me 30 years ago, and every time I hear it I still think of HER.....
Really enjoyed reading this. I actually love the versions of Shelter From the Storm and Idiot Wind better on the Hard Rain album than the originals (which are, of course, fantastic). I know that puts me in the minority of Dylan fans but so be it.
And the arrangements keep on changing. Really like 2005-04-29 for its tenderness
This was an absolutely great show! My personal favorite from Fort Collins would have to be Idiot Wind. But all of the performances were superb. And all the more poignant, because Sara Dylan herself, the target of Dylan’s ire, was seated in the front row.
The key line in that song for me, one that always troubled me at first, was, "I bargained for salvation and she gave me a lethal dose." It's two sided, this salvation. comfort and relief, yes, but comfort that turns stifling, or stagnating, for an unstoppable creative force such as Dylan. It's not surprising, he never could stay in one place for long.
There’s a version I listen to - often - slower and deeper.. listening to his music for decades now it’s impossible not to attach meaning not linked to experience. He could deliberately antagonize as easily as he could coax tears and longing.. a master
Lovely comment. And true
Just about the time I get fed up with your TDS you write something like this. Great article, love it. Watched Hard Rain in Bloomington IN with a girlfriend who was in the process of moving on.
https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/top-10-surprises-in-new-book-diamond-duels/#google_vignette
Hahaha. Just because I can’t stand the Orange One, don’t run away! You’ll like Diamond Duels, if you’re a baseball fan.
https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/top-10-surprises-in-new-book-diamond-duels/#google_vignette