Columbia publish ‘Bob Dylan at Budokan’ recorded in Tokyo (1979)
‘Bob Dylan at Budokan’ is a live album recorded in Tokyo on February 28 and March 1, 1978 and, released on April 23, 1979 by Columbia.
Happy Birthday Eric Clapton. ‘We All Clap Clapton’
This day (March 30, 1945), in Ripley, Surrey (UK), is born Eric Clapton, an English guitarist, singer and member of The Yardbirds and Cream. (more…)
Bryan Ferry releases ‘Dylanesque,’ an album of covers of Bob Dylan songs (2007)
Bryan Ferry‘s ‘Dylanesque’ is an album of covers of Bob Dylan songs released on March 5, 2007 by Virgin.
Bob Dylan records ‘Before the Flood’ an album with the Band (1974)
‘Before the Flood’ by Bob Dylan & the Band is a live album recorded on February 13–14, 1974, in Los Angeles and released on June 20, 1974 by Asylum Records.
This week In ’80s Throwback’ Videos 07/52
Bob Dylan’s "Knockin' on Heaven’s Door" stands out with its minimalist lyrics on mortality, becoming a timeless, adaptable classic reinterpreted by over 150 artists, including Guns N’ Roses and Eric Clapton. Similarly, U2’s "11 O’Clock Tick Tock" reflects the band’s early ambition, blending raw energy and atmospheric production, further solidified by its powerful live performances.
Peter Gabriel’s "Sledgehammer" dazzles with its funk-driven brass and groundbreaking visuals, while Laurie Anderson’s "Sharkey’s Day" layers experimental instrumentation with surrealist spoken-word delivery. Michael McDonald’s "I Keep Forgettin’" expertly melds R&B groove with smooth studio precision, and Joe Jackson’s "Steppin’ Out" captures the electric allure of NYC nightlife with finely crafted sophistication.
As we wish today, Axl Rose, a Happy Birthday, the day has come to do a ‘Guns N’ Roses At Their Bests’ post
As we wish, today, William Bruce Rose Jr. a.k.a. Axl Rose, a ‘Happy Birthday,’ the time has come to list the ‘BESTS’ of his band : Guns N’ Roses (more…)
This week In One-Off Collaborations 51/52
Judy Garland & Mel Tormé, Keith Richards & Jerry Lee Lewis, Christina Aguilera & Andrea Bocelli, Boz Scaggs, Naughty By Nature, Joan Osborne, Marcus Miller & David Sanborn, Michael McDonald & Carla Thomas, Joan Baez, Jerry Garcia & Bob Weir, Eddie Vedder & Ben Harper, Rod Stewart & Tina Turner, Eros Ramazzotti & Joe Cocker, Billy Preston & Syreeta, Joe Strummer & The Pogues, Frank Sinatra & Bing Crosby
We remember Tom Petty. ‘Heartbroken’
This day (October 2, 2017), in Santa Monica, California, died Thomas Earl Petty simply known as Tom Petty, American musician, singer-songwriter, lead singer of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers (more…)
Geffen publish Guns N’ Roses’ fourth album : ‘Use Your Illusion II’ featuring ‘You Could Be Mine’ and ‘Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door’ (1991)
Guns N’ Roses‘ ‘Use Your Illusion II’ is their fourth studio album, one of thwo albums released on September 17, 1991 by Geffen.
This week In One-Off Collaborations 28/52
Paul McCartney & Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan & Tom Petty, Roger Mcguinn & Chris Hillman, John Mayer & Bob Weir, Alicia Keys & Jack White, Mavis Staples & Jeff Tweedy, Louis Armstrong & Mahalia Jackson, Wayne Shorter & Santana, Gil Evans & Sting, George Benson & Al Jarreau, Linda Ronstadt & Aaron Neville, Tina Turner & Mick Jagger
Bob Dylan releases his twelfth album : ‘Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid’ featuring ‘Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door’ (1973)
Bob Dylan‘s ‘Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid’ feat. ‘Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door’ is his twelfth studio album (and soundtrack to the the Sam Peckinpah film of the same name), released on July 13, 1973 by Columbia.
Singing (Ladies only) Bob Dylan (encore)
Patti Smith, Avril Lavigne, Indigo Girls, Bonnie Raitt, Olivia Newton-John, Nina Simone, Barb Jungr, Amy Helm, Friends, Norah Jones, Stevie Ann, Katie Melua, Gabrielle Aplin
Happy Birthday Bob Dylan. ‘We Do Look Back’
This day (May 24, 1941), in Duluth, Minnesota is born Robert Allen Zimmerman better known as Bob Dylan, American singer, poet & songwriter and Nobel prize
VIDEO DIGEST
Tracklist :
1 . Blowing In The Wind (1963)
2 . Mr. Tambourine Man (Newport Folk Festival, 1964)
3 . Like a Rolling Stone (1966)
4 . I Threw It All Away (The Johnny Cash Show, 1969)
5 . Soundcheck in NYC (w/ George Harrison, 1971)
6 . Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door (1974)
7 . Hurricane
8 . Idiot Wind (1976)
9 . Gotta Serve Somebody
10 . let’s begin (Avignon, 1981)
11 . Sweetheart Like You
12 . Jokerman (Letterman, 1984)
13 . Shake (Farm Aid, 1985)
14 . Across The Borderline (Farm Aid, 1986)
15 . Soon (The Gershwin Gala, 1987)
16 . With God On Our Side (Oakland Coliseum Arena, 1988)
17 . Political World
18 . April 28 (w/ Willie Nelson, KRLU Austin, 1993)
19 . Unbelievable
20 . Guitar Greats Seville (1991)
21 . I want You (MTV Rehearsals, 1994)
22 . Sylvio (1996)
23 . Not Dark Yet
24 . Love Sick
25 . Visions of Johanna (1999)
26 . Things Have Changed
27 . Summer Days (2002)
28 . Quinn The Eskimo (The Mighty Quinn) (London, 2003)
29 . A change is gonna come (2004)
30 . Thunder On The Mountain
31 . ‘Cross the Green Mountain
32 . All Along The Watchtower (Sheffield UK, 2009)
33 . Duquesne Whistle
34 . Ballad of a Thin Man (Amsterdam, 2017)
1 . Blowing in the Wind (2018)
Tracklist :
Like a Rolling Stone . The Times They Are a-Changin’ . Blowin’ in the Wind . Mr. Tambourine Man . Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door . Hurricane . Tangled Up in Blue . Subterranean Homesick Blues . Lay Lady Lay . Just Like a Woman .
This week In ’90s Throwback’ 18/52
Paul McCartney, Pearl Jam, k.d. lang, The Neville Brothers, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Bob Seger, The Black Crowes, Lou Reed, Tina Turner, Basia, PJ Harvey
Columbia release Bob Dylan’s ‘MTV Unplugged’ recorded in New York City (1994)
Bob Dylan‘s ‘MTV Unplugged’ is a live album recorded in New York City on November 17 and 18, 1994 and released on May 2, 1995 by Columbia.