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YSOgal's avatar

Having finally seen A Complete Unknown, this review of Blood on the Tracks is timely, Pete! And I was surprised I knew most of these songs since I had made the move to Joni Mitchell after the Dylan "diss" of acoustic folk....he's a lyricist all right. Thanks Pete!

Pete Egart's avatar

Yep, the world has rediscovered Dylan with that movie. Interesting that this album returned to his spare sound and is 50 years old this month.

Liz Sanderson's avatar

I have so much fun reading and then listening to your selections and then reading the lyrics! Thanks for this “better “ use of my time!

Mary Weller's avatar

Telling the story about a great storyteller and songwriter. Thanks for sharing your talent and his, Pete.

Vicki Keller's avatar

Hey Pete, I gotta find a better word than awesome to describe your recent review of Blood on the Tracks. This is one of my favorite Dylan albums. I could listen to Shelter from the Storm over and over. And think I have.

You have such a gift for writing. Bic

Pete Egart's avatar

Thanks Vic for reading!

Brenda Andersen's avatar

Thanks Pete; I love the research you do on musicians! I had no idea Dylan played with the Band. I just saw this interview by Robbie about it; is fascinating.

https://youtu.be/wXtow6a4E-k

Pete Egart's avatar

Thanks Brenda. Yep, his famous electric tour in 1966 was with members of what would become the Band. Thanks for the video!

Bob Simeone's avatar

Pete- again you inspired me to pull a long forgotten vinyl from the shelf. Per usual, listening to the album while reading your thoughts tremendously deepened my appreciation for Dylan and this great album. Thanks again, friend.

Pete Egart's avatar

Thanks Bob. Great you could play the vinyl too!