The other night I was lucky enough to see the Dylan tribute concert at the Beacon Theater, a benefit/tribute thing that was as formless as Todd Haynes' much ballyhooed and forthcoming film
I'm Not There promises to be. Don't get me wrong, I can't wait to see the film, I'm just not expecting much. The concert was kinda a big mess, but sprinkled with some outstanding performances by John Doe, Jim James, Dan Hicks, J. Mascis, Al Kooper, Calexico, and others. After a while, I was overcome by the feeling that I'd rather hear Dylan do these songs than the steady stream of performers that took the stage. Anyway, I've compiled a little playlist of recordings of Dylan covers: more versions of Bob Dylan done by others, I know. Somehow it's easier to take it at home. There's an endless well to choose from - literally thousands - here's a few interesting ones.
Have a good weekend.
Download:
"Like A Rolling Stone" mp3
by The Soup Greens, 1965.
available on
Pebbles Volume 1"It's All Over Now, Baby Blue" mp3
by Chris Farlowe, 1966.
available on
Out Of Time"Wallflower" mp3
by Doug Sahm with Bob Dylan, 1973.
available on
The Best of Doug Sahm & Friends"I Threw It All Away" mp3
by Yo La Tengo, 1987.
available on
President Yo La Tengo/New Wave Hot Dogs"Girl From North Country" mp3
by Link Wray, 1965.
available on
The Swan Singles Collection"Baby, I'm In The Mood For You" mp3
by Dion DiMucci, 1965.
available on
King Of The New York Streets"Going Going Gone" mp3
by Richard Hell and the Voidoids, 1982.
available on
Destiny Street"If You Gotta Go" mp3
by The Flying Burrito Brothers, 1970.
available on
Burrito Deluxe"I'll Keep It With Mine" mp3
by Fairport Convention, 1969.
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Meet Me On The Ledge"Kingsport Town" mp3
by Cat Power, 2000.
available on
The Covers Record"I Shall Be Released" mp3
by Nina Simone, 1969.
available on
Sugar In My Bowl"Mama You've Been On My Mind"by Rod Stewart, 1972.
available on
Never A Dull Moment"Wallflower" mp3
by Buddy & Julie Miller, 2001
available on
Buddy & Julie Miller
"It's All Over Now, Baby Blue" mp3
by The 13th Floor Elevators, 1967.
available on
Easter Everywhere"Like A Rolling Pin" mp3
by The Replacements, 1990.
available on
Don't Sell Or Buy, It's Crap(out of print)
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BONUS
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"Baby, I'm In The Mood" mp3
"Dylan Story" mp3
by Dion, 2007
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Son of Skip James
