I agree with your taxonomy of the types of Dylan covers out there. I am similarly besotted by Cat power's incredible ability to re-inhabit songs and make them hers. I would put Nina Simone's "Tom Thumb's Blues" up there as a singular achievement that is both evocative of Dylan's original but completely her own.
I agree with your taxonomy of the types of Dylan covers out there. I am similarly besotted by Cat power's incredible ability to re-inhabit songs and make them hers. I would put Nina Simone's "Tom Thumb's Blues" up there as a singular achievement that is both evocative of Dylan's original but completely her own.
You are right on there. Interesting how many of these truly excellent Dylan covers are by women. Fodder for another essay?
This was delightful, Jim! It makes those of us who weren’t there feel the experience. Thanks for that. Wish I’d be able to go.
Fantastic review, Jim. What a rare treat! Wish I was there, but you almost make me feel like I was.