Episode 17: Shot of Love

Episode #17 is all about Dylan's 1981 album Shot of Love! We hear album tracks, live versions, and of course, crucially for this record, some outtakes. Laura also talks about the making of the record, its reputation, and why it's sometimes misunderstood.

Playlist:

1. Every Grain Of Sand (Rehearsal)

2. Caribbean Wind (Live, 12 November, 1980, The Warfield Theatre, San Francisco, CA)

3. In The Summertime

4. Shot Of Love

5. Heart Of Mine (Live, 10 November, 1981, New Orleans, LA)

6. The Groom’s Still Waiting At The Altar (Live with Michael Bloomfield)

7. Angelina

Episode 16: Dylan’s Rough Drafts and Early Versions

Episode #16 is dedicated to Dylan's Rough Drafts. Featuring an assortment of early versions, vague sketches, and unpolished gems!

Playlist:

1. Most of the Time (Alternate Version, Oh Mercy)

2. Tight Connection to My Heart (snippet)

3. Someone's Got A Hold Of My Heart

4. Medicine Sunday (Take 1)

5. Can't Wait (Alternate Version, Time Out of Mind)

6. When The Night Comes Falling From The Sky (snippet)

7. When The Night Comes Falling From The Sky (early version)

8. Dreaming Of You

Episode 15: Rare Early 60s Performances

Episode #15 is dedicated to interesting and excellent performances from early in Dylan's career (1962-65). The live version of Restless Farewell that I play at the end is from 17 May 1964 at the Royal Festival Hall in London. Enjoy!

Playlist:

1. To Ramona (Live, 26 July 1964, Newport Folk Festival)

2. Worried Blues [Take 1] 62

3. One Too Many Mornings (Live, 1 June, BBC Studios, London, UK)

4. Desolation Row (Take 2, Piano Demo)

5. It Ain't Me Babe (Live, 3 September 1965, Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA)

6. Walls Of Red Wing (Live, 12 April 1963, Town Hall, NYC)

7. Visions of Johanna (Take 14, Complete)

8. Restless Farewell (Live, 17 May 1964, Royal Festival Hall, London, UK)

Episode 14: "April is the cruelest month"

Episode #14 Laura talks about Bob Dylan and TS Eliot, a historical disaster that took place in April, and plays the first ever (!) performance of Boots of Spanish Leather.

Here the Betty Carter version of the song Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most, which I mentioned in the episode, and which Dylan also played on his Theme Time Radio Hour.

Here is the Carter Family's song Titanic.

And here is the incredible God Moves on the Water by Blind Willie Johnson.

Playlist:

1. Boots Of Spanish Leather (12 April, 1963, Town Hall, NYC)

2. Desolation Row (Live 13 April, 1966, Sydney)

3. Tempest

Episode 13: Dylan’s Co-Writes

This week Laura Tenschert looks at Dylan's co-writes: featuring old friends, random surprises, and the world premiere of a very special treat.

You can listen to the Definitely Dylan Bootleg Band's version of Coming From The Heart here:

Also, here's the version of Romance in Durango from London in 2003.

Playlist:

1. This Wheel’s On Fire - Bob Dylan & The Band

2. Romance In Durango (Live 4 December, 1975, Montreal Forum, Montreal, Canada)

3. Forgetful Heart

4. Coming From The Heart - The Definitely Dylan House Band

5. Steel Bars - Michael Bolton

6. Congratulations - Traveling Wilburys