No easy task to choose an A-list of the ten favorite singles from over 450+ songs. It might have been easier to choose the top ten albums. However, these ten have stood the test of time. I can listen to them over and over and take away something new every time. I replaced much of my Dylan vinyl (they were well worn at any rate) with Dylan's Biograph, but kept a few for the cover art.
The list:
1. Forever Young- Planet Waves
2. I Shall be Released- Bob Dylan's Greatest Hits Vol. 2
3. Idiot Wind- Blood on the Tracks
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| one of my fave covers |
4. Just Like a Woman- Blonde on Blond
5. Knockin' on Heaven's Door- Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid
6. Lay, Lady, Lay- Nashville Skyline
7. Oh, Sister-Desire
8. Positively 4th Street- Bob Dylan's Greatest Hits
9. Like a Rolling Stone- Highway 61 Revisited
10. Subterranean Homesick Blues- Bringing it All Back Home
The newest cd, Tempest is beyond amazing. As a matter-of-fact, Tempest could be its own Top Ten. Dylan truly proves the truth of the lyrics in "Early Roman Kings" that he isn't dead yet. And I keep my fingers crossed that he sticks around for a long while. While I love the entire cd, I really love, love Pay in Blood, Tempest, and Roll on John- omg!- had me in tears. Dylan at 71+ is forever a musician and lyricist to behold. And in my humble opinion, Tempest is a true masterpiece that ranks as one of his best.
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