Postcards of Hanging: Songs of Dylan
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There are infinite ways to slice-and-dice the Grateful Dead's concert archive--and we'll surely see them all--but an all-Dylan disc is one of the most logical, as Dylan tunes infused Dead setlists for many years. Clearly, Dylan's reliance on blues and folk forms and his exploratory lyrics translated well into the Dead's musical language; in short, Dylan songs are jam-ready. Most of the selections here come from the late 1980s (with Brent Mydland on keyboard) and were played by the band enough times that the compilers had plenty of excellent performances to choose from. Of particular note, however, is a 1973 version of "It Takes a Lot to Laugh," featuring Dickey Betts and Butch Trucks of the Allman Brothers, and a 1987 studio rehearsal of "Man of Peace" with Dylan himself sitting in (the rehearsals were way better than their subsequent shows together--see 1987's disappointing Dylan and the Dead for proof). Though Bob Weir handles lead vocals on most of the tunes, Jerry Garcia was the one who really was able to inhabit these songs and convey their deeper, subtle emotions, even when just his guitar was doing the talking. Not coincidentally, the most stirring cuts--"She Belongs to Me," "It Takes a Lot to Laugh," "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue"--feature Garcia's passionate lead vocals. Overall, Postcards documents a fruitful partnership between two rock icons, a partnership that was often much better off when the songwriter wasn't actually around to join in. --Marc Greilsamer
ASIN: B00006314F
VSKU: DBV.B00006314F.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Grateful Dead
Binding: Audio cd
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ASIN: B00006314F
VSKU: DBV.B00006314F.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Grateful Dead
Binding: Audio cd
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: Individually inspected: Guaranteed to play perfectly or your money back. Case may show wear and may be in library packaging. Ships Fast!
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