Bob Dylan Live 1975 (The Bootleg Series Volume 5)
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One of the many oddities of Bob Dylan's long and unruly career has been the rather cursory recording treatment given his stint as ringleader of the Rolling Thunder Revue. It's a shortcoming that's rectified with the release of Live 1975. Prior to the appearance of this two-disc collection, Rolling Thunder's eclectic road show was chronicled only in the infrequently screened, Dylan-directed Renaldo & Clara film and the bafflingly brief and one-note 1976 live set, Hard Rain. In contrast to its predecessor, this set, culled from four appearances made in November and December of '75, captures the breadth and subtleties of Dylan's Rolling Thunder performances. "Tonight I'll Be Staying Here with You," formerly a coda from Nashville Skyline, is given a rather incongruous bite here, while "It Ain't Me, Babe" is colored brightly by multi-instrumentalist David Mansfield along with erstwhile David Bowie guitarist Mick Ronson, the sparkplug of the gratifyingly ragtag group that coalesced on short notice. Solo acoustic performances weave through caterwauling full-band treatments of songs old ("The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll) and new ("Hurricane" and four other selections from Desire, which wouldn't hit the racks until early '76). While the contributions of a number of caravan cohorts and guests are left out, Joan Baez shares the spotlight with Dylan on four numbers, most notably on the rarity "Mama, You Been on My Mind" and the traditional "The Water Is Wide." But despite its cavalcade trappings, it was Dylan's show, and this collection demonstrates finally just how close to his '60s peak the '70s Dylan was. --Steven Stolder
One of the many oddities of Bob Dylan's long and unruly career has been the rather cursory recording treatment given his stint as ringleader of the Rolling Thunder Revue. It's a shortcoming that's rectified with the release of Live 1975. Prior to the appearance of this two-disc collection, Rolling Thunder's eclectic road show was chronicled only in the infrequently screened, Dylan-directed Renaldo & Clara film and the bafflingly brief and one-note 1976 live set, Hard Rain. In contrast to its predecessor, this set, culled from four appearances made in November and December of '75, captures the breadth and subtleties of Dylan's Rolling Thunder performances. "Tonight I'll Be Staying Here with You," formerly a coda from Nashville Skyline, is given a rather incongruous bite here, while "It Ain't Me, Babe" is colored brightly by multi-instrumentalist David Mansfield along with erstwhile David Bowie guitarist Mick Ronson, the sparkplug of the gratifyingly ragtag group that coalesced on short notice. Solo acoustic performances weave through caterwauling full-band treatments of songs old ("The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll) and new ("Hurricane" and four other selections from Desire, which wouldn't hit the racks until early '76). While the contributions of a number of caravan cohorts and guests are left out, Joan Baez shares the spotlight with Dylan on four numbers, most notably on the rarity "Mama, You Been on My Mind" and the traditional "The Water Is Wide." But despite its cavalcade trappings, it was Dylan's show, and this collection demonstrates finally just how close to his '60s peak the '70s Dylan was. --Steven Stolder
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- For Bob Dylan Aficionados
I have spilled no little ink on the question of the value ofvarious bootleg products, genuine basement tapes, fake basement tapes, etc. that have come out of over the years detailing the career of the premier folk troubadour of his times, Bob Dylan. The core of my argument is that if you have limited cash resources, time or energy (or, heaven forbid, aren't all that into him) then getting copies of his earlier albums rather than some of the more esoteric compilations is the way to go. That said, ... Read More
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- To messed up to attend this concert
Through the magic of the grammaphone recording live, I was able to hear the Dylan concert I missed. I liked the different versions of some of my favs, like 'One More Cup of Coffee' and 'Sara'.
Footnote:I still have been unable to attend any large venues since Altamont.
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- emperor bob is wearing no clothes
Bob Dylan is a genius, but this sh#t is sh#t. Pales in comparison to both the bootleg series concerts from 1964 and 1966. In Rolling Thunder, what's with all the shouting lyrics? Too self-indulgent with his voice and musical arrangements. Plus bland generic 70's rock-style sound from the band. Very overrated music which will not stand the test of time like his better stuff. For hardcore fans only.
Rating: - My Personal Favorite
This is my personal favorite of all the Dylan albums. His intensity at these shows is unmatched in my opinion.
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- Rolling Thunder Noise
The Rolling Thunder Review was the beginning of the end for a whole lot of us original Dylan fans. Dylan was trying to break out of the traditional concert tour thing that he did to great effect in the 74 tour with The Band. He decided to take a bunch of musicians on the road, and re-arrange all of his songs to the point that they were unlistenable. He succeeded. His career has been erratic ever since.
- For Bob Dylan AficionadosI have spilled no little ink on the question of the value ofvarious bootleg products, genuine basement tapes, fake basement tapes, etc. that have come out of over the years detailing the career of the premier folk troubadour of his times, Bob Dylan. The core of my argument is that if you have limited cash resources, time or energy (or, heaven forbid, aren't all that into him) then getting copies of his earlier albums rather than some of the more esoteric compilations is the way to go. That said, ... Read More
- To messed up to attend this concertThrough the magic of the grammaphone recording live, I was able to hear the Dylan concert I missed. I liked the different versions of some of my favs, like 'One More Cup of Coffee' and 'Sara'.
Footnote:I still have been unable to attend any large venues since Altamont.
- emperor bob is wearing no clothesBob Dylan is a genius, but this sh#t is sh#t. Pales in comparison to both the bootleg series concerts from 1964 and 1966. In Rolling Thunder, what's with all the shouting lyrics? Too self-indulgent with his voice and musical arrangements. Plus bland generic 70's rock-style sound from the band. Very overrated music which will not stand the test of time like his better stuff. For hardcore fans only.
- My Personal FavoriteThis is my personal favorite of all the Dylan albums. His intensity at these shows is unmatched in my opinion.
- Rolling Thunder NoiseThe Rolling Thunder Review was the beginning of the end for a whole lot of us original Dylan fans. Dylan was trying to break out of the traditional concert tour thing that he did to great effect in the 74 tour with The Band. He decided to take a bunch of musicians on the road, and re-arrange all of his songs to the point that they were unlistenable. He succeeded. His career has been erratic ever since.
