Dylans covers of songs by paul simon, gordon lightfoot, frank beddoe and others would divide opinion, but by shunning the hippie masses hed unwittingly inspired with 18th century ballads and folk curios, he could focus on the ancient art of songswapping and song. Amazingly, theres very little information on the internet about many of the precd era releases. Bob dylan born robert allen zimmerman on may 24, 1941 is an american. Bob dylan is a classic singer and songwriter who brought folk music into the mainstream. This page is not an offer to sell, copy or otherwise distribute the items displayed. American singersongwriter bob dylan has released 38 studio albums, 91 singles, 26 notable extended plays, 50 music videos, 12 live albums, 15 volumes comprising the bootleg series, 19 compilation albums, 14 box sets, seven soundtracks as main contributor, five music home videos and two nonmusic home videos. As we began to compile this list of the 50 best bob dylan covers of all timeasking for input from paste readers, writers and editorssomeone suggested that it might be easier to compile a. As mentioned then, in compiling my lists, i found bob dylan had volumes of artists prepared to cover his songs, so some respect needed to be given. Remember that he gave us voice, when our innocence died forever, bob dylan made that moment into art. In many ways it is quintessential early dylan with traditional protest songs, such as the trademark title track, following on from freewheelins blowin in the wind, alongside other powerful and cutting songs of.
Read our list of the top forty covers of bob dylan songs. Bob dylan born robert allen zimmerman on may 24, 1941 is an american singersongwriter, author, poet and painter who has been a major figure in popular music for more than five decades. Oct, 2016 perhaps no artist has served as inspiration for so many other artists, and few artists have as many songs for the inspired to pull from. Bob dylan covered the lonesome river, amen, wanted man, five feet high and rising and other songs. Dylan covers by swedes, in english or instrumental. The lumineers subterranean homesick blues bob dylan. Best ever bob dylan covers listening through the lens.
Find the perfect bob dylan album cover stock photo. Bob dylan under the covers music cd album at cd universe, featuring of course tunes by his mentor woody guthrie, and a smattering of folk traditionals, this compilation. Bob dylan blood on the tracks 2019 150 gram vinyl lp download. Bob dylan gif, bob dylan cd covers bob dylan vinyl lp records. One you dont hear that often is his album covers, though. Find bob dylan discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Check out thirteen best bob dylan covered songs of the all time classics. Jun 04, 2015 read our list of the top forty covers of bob dylan songs. The influence of bob dylan is a farreaching as any artist in music history and as such, theres a wide array of acts who have covered his compositions. Deluxe edition of bob dylans album tempest includes book of vintage magazine covers. It would be foolish to consider any list of dylan covers to be the definitive list of the best covers, but you could do a lot worse than this list.
Various items including the first record by bob dylan and sergeant peppers only hearts club band album cover by the beatles and books by thomas in other languages like russian and chinese at the exhibition at the dylan thomas centre. Titled nobody sings dylan like dylan after some old columbia records ad copy, it collects over 500 legal, unreleased live covers. My top 20 greatest voice audition around the world all time duration. Bob dylan under the covers the songs he didnt write. Get the best deals on bob dylan vinyl records when you shop the largest online selection at. Theres a lot of them out there, most on cd these days, which puts them out of my jurisdiction. Greatest hits new vinyl lp 150 gram, download insert. Its a rare dylan cover that, in every way, stands up to the original. A reggae tribute to bob dylan as title on spine, and reggae rocks. In the summer of 1969 a strange new bob dylan double lp hit record store shelves in a plain white sleeve. Dylan s first album comprised entirely of original compositions, the times they are achangin is a solemn, often dark album depicting the unrest and discomfiting nature of the times. Bob dylans career through his album covers cbs news.
It was released on august 29, 2006 by columbia records. In many ways it is quintessential early dylan with traditional protest songs, such as the trademark title track, following on from freewheelins blowin in the. Get the best deals on bob dylan lp vinyl records when you shop the largest online selection at. When i first saw the cover of bob dylan s 2012 album tempest, i thought it was a joke. During the early 1960s, the beatles with the beatles, bob dylans the times they are achangin and the rolling stones. Dylan didnt quite understand why the album resonated so deeply. You cant even count the number of different ways the word iconic is used in association with bob dylan. The lumineers perform subterranean homesick blues bob dylan cover at mountain jam at hunter mountain on 68. The stunned audience would have to wait two more months for the release of this mystical music on the desire lp. Lp collection and framed bob dylan greatest hits album. List of artists who have covered bob dylan songs wikipedia. A beautiful, comprehensive volume of dylans lyrics, from the beginning of his career through the present daywith the songwriters edits to dozens of songs, appearing here for the first time.
Bob dylan under the covers cd album at cd universe. May 14, 2012 a personal favourite is jerry garcia plays dylan. Added to which, joni mitchell, bob dylan and captain beefheart even painted the pictures that adorn their albums. Thomas released his first album, bob dylan, in 1962. How to get cover art for bob dylan the 1966 live recordings.
I figured once the album finally got released wed see the real one. It does not include traditional songs or his covers of other peoples songs. Albums like time out of mind, love and theft, modern times and tell tale signs the bootleg series vol. Here, take a look back over his career through his eclectic array of album covers. Even the usually reliable all music guide seems lacking in this department. Jul 25, 20 the lumineers perform subterranean homesick blues bob dylan cover at mountain jam at hunter mountain on 68. Still working within the folk framework as a solo performer, dylan. Dylans first album comprised entirely of original compositions, the times they are achangin is a solemn, often dark album depicting the unrest and discomfiting nature of the times. Track sequence of the 2 editions differ, listed separately below. Single artist compilations at bottom of page the nobody sings dylan like dylan series is now on a separate page here notice.
On tuesday, dylan announced his 38th studio album triplicate, a 30. This is where i will put my covers of songs written by bob dylan. Media in category bob dylan album covers the following 125 files are in this category, out of 125 total. So forget the clenched young scholars who analyze his rhymes into dust. Looking babyfaced and clutching his guitar on the albums cover, this eponymous album gave little hint. Bob dylan is returning to the classic american songbook for another covers album. Complete albums of bob dylans covers rate your music. Freewheelin contained just two covers, the traditional tune corrina, corrina, and honey, just allow me one more chance which dylan rewrote extensively all the other songs were dylan originals. A muted closeup shot of a statue in vienna, with an underlined lipstick font reading tempest. It was also his first album to debut at the top of the billboard 200. Bob dylan originally did the lonesome river, wanted man, five feet high and rising, you are my sunshine and other songs.
The songs he didnt write bob dylan on allmusic 2017. Complete albums of bob dylans covers page 4 rate your music. All covers of bob dylan songs performed by george possley. Jul 31, 2018 the definitive ranking of bob dylan studio albums, from worst to best. The definitive ranking of bob dylan studio albums, from worst. Some tracks from radio, tv or other nonrecordcd sources. When bob dylans songs are played the next century, and believe me they will, them bells will be ringing for sure. Dylan has been the subject of six documentaries, starred in three theatrical films. Its not for those who like their covers quick and easy the longest track is over 17 minutes long but dylan has a huge respect and love for jerry and the man could really play. Complete albums of bob dylans covers page 4 rate your. Bob dylan home bob dylan biography bob dylan discography bob dylan song lyrics bob dylan songwriting bob dylan store bob dylan links for more information. We live in the smoky landscape now, as the exhausted troops seek the roads.
The lp that i received is a single lp with only the songs, none of the interview. Download bob dylan bob dylan 2005 retail cd covers. Songs like all along the watchtower, were actually written and performed by bob dylan first. As the tour wore on, some of the spontaneous edge began to dull with the wear and tear of life on the road. We collect ended auction results so you can check the value of your vinyl and cd. Bobs boots page by craig pinkerton blood on the tracks page by david mcmillan documents known flaws in circulating field recordings the unofficial bob dylan free tape library page by simon m. Some unofficial various artist compilations that circulate among collectors. Note euro cd has larger title print and revised track sequence on the cover. Free download bob dylan biograph 1997 retail cd covers and album art available on allcdcovers. Bob dylan gif, bob dylan cd covers bob dylan vinyl lp.
Bob dylan under the covers the songs he didnt write 2017. Bob dylan album covers rock album covers music album covers music albums lp cover vinyl cover cover art greatest album covers classic album covers. Bob dylan wrote knockin on heavens door, rise and all along the watchtower. The following table provides a list of bob dylan albums. Get the best deals on bob dylan lp vinyl records when you. When bob dylan s songs are played the next century, and believe me they will, them bells will be ringing for sure. Album covers for albums by bob dylan, found by onemusicapi.
Top 11 covers of bob dylan songs rockcellarmagazine. Dylan cover albums with the songs of bob dylan performed by more than one artist. Bob dylans first album is a lot like the debut albums by the beatles and the rolling stones a sterling effort, outclassing most, if not all, of what came before it in the genre, but similarly eclipsed by the artists own subsequent efforts. When youre searching for a good lp, especially a bob dylan. As of 2008, physical music products, with a physical album cover, continue to outsell digital downloads.
Before he was a nobel laureate, bob dylan was one of the most prolific recording artists of all time. Blowin in the wind a reggae tribute to bob dylan on the disc. The freewheelin bob dylan is singersongwriter bob dylans second studio album, released in may 1963 by columbia records. Dylans debut album, bob dylan, had featured just two original songs. Bob dylan and suze rotolo walking along jones street, new york city. I hope you enjoyed looking through my bestever cover versions listed on the blog a little while ago.
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