The Bootleg Series Vol. 5: Bob Dylan Live 1975, The Rolling Thunder Revue
The Bootleg Series Vol. 5: Bob Dylan Live 1975, The Rolling Thunder Revue is a live album by Bob Dylan released by Columbia Records in 2002. It documents the Rolling Thunder Revue, led by Bob Dylan prior to the release of the album Desire. Until the release of this album, the only official live documentation of the Rolling Thunder Revue was Hard Rain, recorded during the second leg of the revue.
The 2-CD set got a warm reception from critics and fans, though some lamented that it does not document, or emulate, a typical complete show from the tour.[5] Fans have also expressed exasperation at the omission of certain revered performances, notably the cover of Johnny Ace's "Never Let Me Go".
A bonus DVD accompanying the initial release of this album featured two video excerpts from Dylan's 1978 film Renaldo and Clara: a November 21, 1975 performance of "Tangled Up in Blue" (included in audio form on the main album) and a December 4, 1975 performance of "Isis" (which had been included in audio form on the 1985 compilation Biograph).
The album debuted on the Billboard 200 chart on December 14, 2002 at number 56. It spent 9 weeks on the chart. It was certified and awarded a gold record on March 12, 2003 by the RIAA. The album reached #69 in the U.K.
Track listing
All songs written by Bob Dylan, except where noted. All songs recorded live in concert.
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1. |
"Tonight I'll Be Staying Here With You" | Forum de Montreal, Canada, December 4, 1975 |
3:55 |
2. |
"It Ain't Me Babe" | Harvard Square Theatre, Cambridge, MA, November 20, 1975 |
5:25 |
3. |
"A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall" | Forum de Montreal, Canada, December 4, 1975 |
5:16 |
4. |
"The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll" | Boston Music Hall, November 21, 1975 (second show) |
5:25 |
5. |
"Romance in Durango" (Bob Dylan, Jacques Levy) | Harvard Square Theatre, Cambridge, MA, November 20, 1975 |
5:22 |
6. |
"Isis" (Bob Dylan, Jacques Levy) | Boston Music Hall, November 21, 1975 (second show) |
5:11 |
7. |
"Mr. Tambourine Man" | Boston Music Hall, November 21, 1975, First Show |
5:39 |
8. |
"Simple Twist of Fate" | Harvard Square Theatre, Cambridge, MA, November 20, 1975 |
4:17 |
9. |
"Blowin' in the Wind" | Harvard Square Theatre, Cambridge, MA, November 20, 1975 |
2:43 |
10. |
"Mama, You Been on My Mind" | Boston Music Hall, November 21, 1975 (second show) |
3:11 |
11. |
"I Shall Be Released" | Boston Music Hall, November 21, 1975 (first show) |
4:33 |
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1. |
"It's All Over Now, Baby Blue" | Forum de Montreal, Canada, December 4, 1975 |
4:34 |
2. |
"Love Minus Zero/No Limit" | Forum de Montreal, Canada, December 4, 1975 |
3:13 |
3. |
"Tangled Up in Blue" | Boston Music Hall, November 21, 1975 (second show) |
4:41 |
4. |
"The Water Is Wide" (traditional) | Boston Music Hall, November 21, 1975 (second show) |
5:16 |
5. |
"It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry" | Boston Music Hall, November 21, 1975 (second show) |
3:12 |
6. |
"Oh, Sister" (Bob Dylan, Jacques Levy) | Boston Music Hall, November 21, 1975 (second show) |
4:04 |
7. |
"Hurricane" (Bob Dylan, Jacques Levy) | Memorial Auditorium, Worcester, MA, November 19, 1975 |
8:15 |
8. |
"One More Cup of Coffee (Valley Below)" | Boston Music Hall, November 21, 1975 (second show) |
4:14 |
9. |
"Sara" | Boston Music Hall, November 21, 1975 (second show) |
4:29 |
10. |
"Just Like a Woman" | Boston Music Hall, November 21, 1975 (second show) |
4:31 |
11. |
"Knockin' on Heaven's Door" | Harvard Square Theatre, Cambridge, MA, November 20, 1975 |
4:22 |
Personnel
- Additional musicians
- Joan Baez – acoustic guitar, additional percussion, vocals on "Blowin' in the Wind", "Mama, You Been on My Mind", "I Shall Be Released", and "The Water Is Wide"
- Ronee Blakley – vocals
- T-Bone Burnett – electric guitar, piano
- David Mansfield – dobro, mandolin, violin, steel guitar
- Roger McGuinn – electric guitar, vocals on "Knockin' on Heaven's Door"
- Bob Neuwirth – acoustic guitar, vocals
- Scarlet Rivera – violin
- Luther Rix – percussion, conga, drums
- Mick Ronson – electric guitar
- Steven Soles – acoustic guitar, electric guitar, vocals
- Rob Stoner – bass guitar
- Howie Wyeth – drums, piano
- Technical personnel
- Steve Berkowitz – production
- Michael Brauer – mixing
- Lisa Buckler – production coordination
- Greg Calbi – mastering
- Ricardo Chavarria – mixing assistance
- Don DeVito – recording supervision
- Triana Dorazio – package manager
- Geoff Gans – art direction, design
- James L. Hunter – graphic design
- Ken Regan – photography
- Jeff Rosen – production
- Darren Salmieri – artist coordination
- Charlie Sarrica – production coordination
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