It was refreshing to hear songs that I have loved for years
revived. I was surprised as well as there were a couple singers I did not
expect to like. I underestimated Miley
Cyrus singing "You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go" and it quickly became one of my favorites.
While looking for the clip on YouTube I also found a mini-documentary
where Cyrus talks about doing the song and what it meant to her. I came away
with huge respect for this young artist.
But, what was very special for me was the timeless nature of
the songs written by Dylan. They are as relevant today as when he first wrote
them. The most haunting beautiful for me was “God on Our Side” sung by
K'naan. Also of note was Joe Perry’s version of “Man of Peace" and
Flogging Molly singing "The
Times They Are A-Changing.”
My absolute favorite of all of the songs was the very first
song on the CD, “All
Along the Watchtower” by the Dave Matthews Band. I have to apologize as I
could not find a video for this live performance, but did find the audio for
it. I actually bought the CD on the strength of this one song without hearing
any of the others on the CD. As good as Bob Dylan was, he did not have the
voice to do justice to this song in the way that Dave Matthews does. He starts
out quite restrained and then unleashes with power and emotion. No song after
that could really top it for me, but they are still very good.
For those of you who love the words and music of Bob Dylan,
I feel this is a “must buy! “I have always respected Dylan more as a poet than
as a singer. His words come to life even more for me now that they have been
re-interpreted by others.
* Also posted at my column on Newsvine.
* Also posted at my column on Newsvine.
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