Bob Dylan cover versions
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Topic: Bob Dylan cover versions
Posted By: The Anders
Subject: Bob Dylan cover versions
Date Posted: November 21 2020 at 15:54
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There are many more, I know, but these were the ones I could think of right away. Some of these covers are more famous than Dylan's original versions, but in most cases I personally prefer the original myself - with one notable exception. |
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Posted By: dwill123
Date Posted: November 22 2020 at 04:56
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From the list, "Mr. Tambourine Man". One more that should have made the list: |
Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: November 22 2020 at 05:02
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this one is my favorite
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Posted By: suitkees
Date Posted: November 22 2020 at 05:37
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Will go with Jimi's All Along the Watchtower. And... why not put a Manfred Mann cover in - he did many Dylan songs... Saw them on this tour in 1998 and it was a great gig: Manfred Mann's Earthband - Father of Day, Father of Night: ------------- The razamataz is a pain in the bum |
Posted By: The Anders
Date Posted: November 22 2020 at 06:24
I thought of The Mighty Quinn, but to my knowledge, his version was actually released first, so I don't know if it counts as a cover. |
suitkees wrote:Posted By: The Dark Elf
Date Posted: November 22 2020 at 06:25
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Without a doubt Jimi Hendrix's version of "Watchtower". Always had a soft spot for Manfred Mann's version of "Mighty Quinn": ------------- ...a vigorous circular motion hitherto unknown to the people of this area, but destined to take the place of the mud shark in your mythology... |
Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: November 22 2020 at 06:31
 The classic interpretation of "Mr. Tambourine Man" is actually credited to the amazing vocal duo of Kirk And Spock. ------------- This message was brought to you by a proud supporter of the Deep State. |
Posted By: JD
Date Posted: November 22 2020 at 06:55
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From this list: Jimi Hendrix - "All Along the Watchtower" ------------- Thank you for supporting independently produced music |
Posted By: Psychedelic Paul
Date Posted: November 22 2020 at 06:58
The view looks good from All Along the Watchtower. 
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Posted By: micky
Date Posted: November 22 2020 at 08:05
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De Andre takes it for favorite Dylan cover ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: November 22 2020 at 08:24
This album might be of some interest to Yes and Bob Dylan fans. And also to be different, I voted for Knock Knock Knocking on Heaven's Door.
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Posted By: chopper
Date Posted: November 22 2020 at 08:39
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Hendrix is the obvious choice here, so I've gone for Harrison. For those interested in Dylan covers, I recommend https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Chimes-Freedom-Honouring-Amnesty-International/dp/B006H3MIV8/ref=sr_1_1?crid=35Y6K824AEAUT&dchild=1&keywords=bob+dylan+covers+cd&qid=1606059508&sprefix=bob+dylan+covers%2Caps%2C177&sr=8-1" rel="nofollow - https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Chimes-Freedom-Honouring-Amnesty-International/dp/B006H3MIV8/ref=sr_1_1?crid=35Y6K824AEAUT&dchild=1&keywords=bob+dylan+covers+cd&qid=1606059508&sprefix=bob+dylan+covers%2Caps%2C177&sr=8-1 Some good and interesting versions here, only Mick Hucknall lets the side down by trying to do a Dylan impersonation.
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Posted By: dr wu23
Date Posted: November 22 2020 at 11:19
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The Band of course did several nice versions and cowrote a few with Dylan,,,I Shall Be Released and This Wheels on Fire. The Byrds also did All I Really Want...and My Back pages ....as well as many others. Manfred Mann earth band did an even heavier version of Quinn on Watch. ------------- One does nothing yet nothing is left undone. Haquin |
Posted By: The Anders
Date Posted: November 22 2020 at 15:43
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For this poll I also considered some examples of Bob Dylan in a
different language, but I imagined that few people would know these
versions. First: The
Swedish singer/songwriter Mikael Wiehe was very influenced by Dylan, and
he has made several recordings of Dylan songs with his own
translations. Here, f.e, is his take on "Boots of Spanish Leather": And here, Steffen Brandt, singer and songwriter of the Danish band Tv-2, who similarly recorded a solo album with his own translations. This is "Ballad of a Thin Man". |
Posted By: Heart of the Matter
Date Posted: November 22 2020 at 20:24
| Chimes of Freedom, by Bruce Springsteen (Live 1988) |
Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: November 22 2020 at 23:29
who voted for GNR? Show yourself! 
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Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: November 23 2020 at 07:36
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I did...and I already showed myself. :) -------------
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Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: November 23 2020 at 07:39
ok, I've just seen it, got distracted by that Howe album cover. ok then...
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Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: November 23 2020 at 07:43
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And in my defense, I was a fan of G'N'R long before I became a fan of prog. -------------
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Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: November 23 2020 at 07:47
the only GNR album I find listenable is their debut. I don't care for the rest tbh.
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Posted By: moshkito
Date Posted: November 23 2020 at 07:48
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Hi, Crazy poll ... Mannfred Mann with no Mighty Quinn? But, yeah, Jimi's version of All Along the Watchtower will likely be the best of them all ... a truly wonderful design of the use of the guitar in the song. Also very far out and neat, are Sandy Denny's versions of a lot of Bob Dylan songs ... that should have been in the poll were it better researched! ------------- Music is not just for listening ... it is for LIVING ... you got to feel it to know what's it about! Not being told! www.pedrosena.com |
Posted By: chopper
Date Posted: November 23 2020 at 08:21
He did explain earlier why Mighty Quinn is not included.
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Posted By: Ronstein
Date Posted: November 23 2020 at 08:58
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Fairport and Sandy Denny for sure did many Dylan covers, but the best one for me isn't on the list |
Posted By: Tapfret
Date Posted: November 23 2020 at 09:05
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Posted By: The Anders
Date Posted: November 23 2020 at 10:13
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As mentioned, Manfred Mann is not included because I think his version of "The Mighty Quinn" came out before any version by Dylan himself was released (the first one was on Self Portrait if I am not mistaken), so I don't know if it counts as a cover. Also, I couldn't get myself to include recordings such as this: http://youtube.com/watch?v=l9lCx22zaH4" rel="nofollow - http://youtube.com/watch?v=l9lCx22zaH4 |
Posted By: The Anders
Date Posted: November 23 2020 at 10:22
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As for me personally, I prefer the original version of Watchtower. I think its stripped down aesthetics fits the mood of the song better. My vote went to George Harrison. |
Posted By: Steve Wyzard
Date Posted: December 15 2020 at 11:55
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Special mention here for Manfred Mann's cover of "You Angel You". It's on the Angel Station (1979) album.
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