In the penultimate radio episode before the winter break, Laura and Robert are talking about the latest instalment of the 50th anniversary collection, which was surprise-released last week and covers the remaining unreleased material from 1970, including a session with George Harrison. We’re talking about what to expect and discuss the difference between these releases and the Bootleg Series. By the time we recorded, we hadn’t gotten our hands on the CD yet, so expect more on the topic next week! In the meantime, if you want to brush up on the friendship between Bob Dylan and George Harrison, you can listen to this episode on Dylan and the members of the Beatles after the band broke up. We also discuss other stuff and there’s lovely music. Enjoy!
PS: I don’t remember if I said in the episode that If Not For You was the only thing from the Harrison session that had been officially released, but just in case: a few other tracks for the session have also been released, for example the versions of “Time Passes Slowly” and “Working On A Guru” on the Another Self Portrait Bootleg Series.
If you’re still looking for a Christmas present for the Bob Dylan fan in your life (or for yourself), why not check out the Definitely Dylan shop, where you can find t-shirts and tote bags!
Playlist:
If Not For You (with George Harrison)
Honey Just Allow Mr One More Chance (with Earl Scruggs)
I Contain Multitudes
Hard Times
I Threw It All Away (Hard Rain)
Silver Bells