The Genuine Basement Tapes Vol. 5_音乐专辑
The Genuine Basement Tapes Vol. 5
表演者: Bob Dylan
专辑类型: 专辑
介质: CD
发行时间: 1967
唱片数: 1
出版者: Bootleg
曲目
Four Strong Winds
Another Ian and Sylvia song which Neil Young performs from time to time. Richard Manuel on harmony.
The French Girl #1 & #2
Yet another Ian and Sylvia song. Dylan later came back to this song during the Grateful Dead rehearsals in 1987. The version numbers refer to the fact that there is an initial run-through that peters out and then it's restarted again in a different key. Good song with a very nice melody.
Joshua Gone Barbados
An Eric von Schmidt song that has a calypso feel. The lyrics apparently refer to a strike among the cane field workers.
I Forgot to Remember to Forget
Also recorded by Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, etc. Nice slow version, but the vocal is a little hard to hear. Written by Sam Kesler and Charlie feathers.
You Win Again
Hank Williams tune. Probably recorded at the same time as the above.
Still in Town
Written by Johnny Cash and recorded for his I Walk the Line album. One of Bob's best vocals from these sessions.
Waltzing with Sin
Great great song. There was really an attempt to get this song right. Beautiful performance by all involved. Wonderful vocal.
Big River
One of my favorite Johnny Cash songs. There are actually two takes. The first is a single verse only, but then they stop and start it over in a different, much more rocking and compelling tempo. Bob really sings the hell out of this one. At the end, Bob wonders if there's any more room on the tape.
Folsom Prison Blues
Another Johnny Cash song. They must have been in a certain mood, I guess. He still does this one occasionally. Sound problems on this one, with the left channel completely dropping out for much of the song. This doesn't occur on the original tapes, so it must be a fault in the CD mastering.
Bells of Rhymney
The Pete Seeger song. One of the least successful songs on this collection, in my opinion. Sound is pretty distorted.
Nine Hundred Miles
Sound on this one is horrible. Lots of distortion. It's hard to imagine that this was recorded at the same time as the other tracks on this disc. Fortunately it's just a brief fragment. There is some weird screeching violin and what sounds like a double bass along with floppy drums. I wouldn't be surprised to find that this isn't the Band at all. Maybe this is the famous Einstein on electric violin we've heard so much about? (sorry Craig :-) )
No Shoes on My Feet
Usually referred to as Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad. Dylan on piano. A bit of distortion. Some of the lyrics are similar to "Worried Blues".
Spanish is the Loving Tongue
Charles Badger Clark song. This is a favorite of Dylan's, having released two official versions and also recorded it live at the Friends of Chile benefit in 1974. This one is just okay, with a weird affected vocal style.
On a Rainy Afternoon
Distorted. One of those long rumored songs known only by the lyrics. Has potential. The lyrics are different from the published ones, so maybe there's another take or two lying about?
I Can't Come in with a Broken Heart
Too bad this is so incredibly distorted, because it sounds like it was one of the more worked out songs and could have been very good if completed.
Under Control
This is another of my favorites. Great rockin' groove. Great vocal. Hard to make out the lyrics, but the feeling is just right.
Ol' Roison the Beau
Great New Orleans country twang. One of the greats. The bass is slightly distorted, as it is on many of the tracks on volume 4 and 5. This song makes me want to get drunk and sing along!
I'm Guilty of Loving You
Just a fragment of what sounds like might have been excellent if finished. A lot like something Van Morrison might do. Very soulful.
Johnny Todd
Probably a traditional English folk song. This cuts in so close on the previous song that it leads me to believe that someone screwed up during recording and accidentally erased over the rest of I'm Guilty of Loving You. Either way, this song doesn't do much for me.
Cool Water
Bob Nolan song. God, this is great! Bob's best vocal on this volume. The backup vocals are all great too. One of the true wonders of this collection.
Banks of the Royal Canal
Brendan Behan prison song also known as The Auld Triangle. Apparently a one-time-only take, because the arrangement changes slightly as the Band starts to adjust to the melody. Bob sounds very relaxed and pulls off one his best performances. Just fantastic.
Po' Lazarus
Just a fragment, and a fitting end to the entire series.
