In 1974, Bob Dylan was looking for renewal. His marriage to his wife, Sara, was headed for divorce. Over the previous few years, he’d left Columbia Records and the music he was making was indistinct a
I really don’t know where to start with this stunning piece. I’m going to need to read it repeatedly for incredibly obvious reasons when -- if -- you read the post below. I recently listened to Shelter from the Storm easily fifty times to hear ANYTHING new after years of listening to it. I discovered a lot, some I could capture in a simple list, much of it too subtle to put in words. Your window into the recording of the album is a delight and a sort of proof of what I heard.
I would love to hear your thoughts on what I noticed.
Wonderful story about the A&R sessions and beyond. Made me return to Jeff Slate’s notes on More Blood, More Tracks, Bootleg Series Vol 14. You’re quoted extensively and therefore immortalized to some extent as a witness to greatness.
Stunning piece of writing!
I really don’t know where to start with this stunning piece. I’m going to need to read it repeatedly for incredibly obvious reasons when -- if -- you read the post below. I recently listened to Shelter from the Storm easily fifty times to hear ANYTHING new after years of listening to it. I discovered a lot, some I could capture in a simple list, much of it too subtle to put in words. Your window into the recording of the album is a delight and a sort of proof of what I heard.
I would love to hear your thoughts on what I noticed.
“Buried in the Mix: Shelter from the Storm”
https://www.adamnathan.com/p/buried-in-the-mix-shelter-from-the
Wonderful story about the A&R sessions and beyond. Made me return to Jeff Slate’s notes on More Blood, More Tracks, Bootleg Series Vol 14. You’re quoted extensively and therefore immortalized to some extent as a witness to greatness.
above link (http://shrinky.net/2011/music/bob-dylan/bob-dylans-blood-on-the-tracks-the-untold-story) no longer works