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| January, 2005 | Tony Loeffler • Bootleg Live! + In The Texas Heat | |
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Tony Loeffler and The Blue
Angels: Bootleg Live!.....L&A
Records CD042768 (1997).....amazon.com
Tony Loeffler: In The Texas Heat.....L&A Records CD31975 (2001).....amazon.com Tony Loeffler is best known for his work in the Christian music genre. He also frequently recorded for prison audiences, some of “Bootleg Live!” was recorded at Rikers Island prison in New York, and all of “In The Texas Heat” was recorded at various prisons in Texas, Philadelphia and Switzerland (location of individual tracks is not noted.) Both of these CDs include versions of Blind Willie McTell, a 9 minute version on “Bootleg Live!” and a 5:48 version on “In The Texas Heat.” But the real find here is on “In The Texas Heat”: to my knowledge the only existing cover of Trouble In Mind, the obscure B-side of Bob's 1979 Gotta Serve Somebody 45. Loeffler stretches the song to almost 9½ minutes. On his more recent albums, Tony has concentrated on various Cuban musical styles. |
| February, 2005 | Richie Ranno & The North Jersey All-Stars • Tribute |
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Richie Ranno was lead guitarist of the seventies hard rock / heavy metal band Starz. This 2004 self-released CDR is a tribute to some of his favorite songs and artists. Of the 10 tracks and 12 songs, 3 are Dylan covers: All Along The Watchtower, I Shall Be Released, and My Back Pages. Also on the album is The Traveling Wilbury's Handle With Care, a duet with Phoebe Snow. Bob is not mentioned in the liner notes (except for writer's credits,) but Jimi Hendrix, Rick Danko, The Byrds and George Harrison are mentioned, so apparently the "tribute" of these 4 songs is intended for them. The other 6 tracks are Neil Young's Mr. Soul and I Am A Child, Brian May's We Will Rock You, Jackson Browne's Somebody's Baby, Johnny Cash's Ring Of Fire (with Phoebe Snow,) and a medley of Long Cool Woman, Suzie Q, and Born On The Bayou. Available from:...http://www.starzcentral.com/ [click: NEW Stuff For Sale!] (also Richie Ranno autographed copies are listed on eBay - search for "ranno") |
| March, 2005 | JiMiller Band • Family Roots |
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This Ohio based jam band led by Jim Miller plays a mix of originals, traditionals and covers. On this album they play Shelter From The Storm and When I Paint My Masterpiece. Recorded Live on 9/20/2003 at the Greenville Inn, Chagrin Falls, Ohio http://www.jimiller.com........... ............................ ............................ ...................... ............................ ............................ ...................... ............................ ............................ ...................... ............................ ............................ ...................... ............................ ............................ ...................... ............................ ............................ ...................... ............................ ............................ ...................... ............................ ............................ |
| April, 2005 | Three bands with names that nod to Bob... and cover one of his songs. | ||
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Elston Gunnn take their name from Bob's early Minnesota pseudonym. The Florida roots rock/americana band includes brothers Jesse and Noah Bellamy, sons of one of the Bellamy Brothers country duo. On 2001's "The Key To The Highway" they cover Elston's... or Bob's... It's All Over Now, Baby Blue......elstongunnn.com.....amazon.com | |||
| Andrew Heilprin
uses the moniker Blue-Eyed
Son as a nod to Bob ("Where
have you been my blue-eyed
son?") The California singer/songwriter covers I
Threw It All Away on "West of
Lincoln." The last
song on the album is titled "Where have I Been?"
blue-eyed son at eeniemeenie.com.....amazon.com |
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| Betty Dylan is the Nashville
duo Dr. Dan and Vickie Dubelman. The "Dylan" describes Dan's
writing
and singing style - Dylan-esque - and "Betty" represents the female
part
of their sound. "Abdicate The Throne" includes a quirky but
effective
Masters
Of War.
bettydylan.com.....CD Baby |
| May, 2005 | The Self-Righteous Brothers • Rusty Swing Feel |
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Jayrem
Records BRPCD007 (New Zealand)
The Self-Righteous Brothers are the duo of Derek Jacombs (vocals & guitars) and Nigel Masters (vocals & bass), both members of the NZ band Kokomo (aka Kokomo Blues) who have released several albums in New Zealand. The duo's debut album released earlier this year includes four Dylan covers: One Too Many Mornings, It's All Over Now, Baby Blue, I Want You and Tomorrow Is A Long Time. Available from: SmokeCDs.com (NZ) |
| July, 2005 | Dylan Covers Around The World: Blowin' In The Wind | ||
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Margareth Menezes •
Tete a Tete Margareth
(Brazil, 2003) Margareth Menezes is from Salvador da Bahia, Brazil. In 2003, she recorded "Tete a Tete Margareth" at the first of a pair of concerts in her home city. With guest percussionist/singer Carlinhos Brown, she recorded this Portuguese & English, Brazilian Afro Pop version of Blowin' In the Wind. In 2004, she recorded another live version for the CD and video “Festival de Verão Salvador.” |
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| Kek Lang • Chants
Roms/Romany Songs
(Hungary, 2001) Kek Lang is comprised of two gypsy families from the village of Nyirvasvári in Eastern Hungary, close to the Romanian border. Their music is a faithfull representative of traditional gypsy music, sung in their local dialect. It is a testament to the universal appeal of Blowin' In The Wind that the song is part of their traditional repertoire. |
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Sister Paul •
The Edge Of The World
(Japan, 2000) This Japanese band Sister Paul is described as a "speed glam punk" trio. From that, and the cover photo, you can guess that their version of Blowin' In The Wind won't be confused with Peter, Paul & Mary's! Not recommended for the traditionalist. |
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John Two Hawks • Red and Blue Days (US, 2000) John Two Hawks is a master Native American flute player. His version of Blowin' In The Wind is the most traditional of those on this page, with a subtle flute beneath a familiar folk arrangement sung with acoustic guitar. |
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Ka’ala Boys • No Doubt About It (US - Hawaii, 2003) The third album by Hawaii's Ka'ala Boys, "No Doubt About It" is a prime example of their "Jawaiian sound" - a mix of light reggae & traditional Hawaiian music, which also describes their version of Blowin' In The Wind. The track also appears on their Japan-only compilation CD "Surf Edition for Japan." |
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| The Fureys •
Twenty One Years On...
(Ireland, 1998) On their 21st anniversary album, Ireland's The Fureys included a Celtic tinged version of Blowin' In The Wind. The track was released as a single, see it HERE |
| August, 2005 | Live!... From Folk Radio WUMB, Volume 1 |
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(US, 2004)
Boston (and nearby Cambridge, Massachusetts) have long been in the forefront of the folk music scene, and that tradition is upheld by WUMB at the University of Massachusetts / Boston. This collection, culled from over 20 years of station sponsored concerts, on air broadcasts and various Boston Music festivals, includes three exclusive Dylan covers, all recorded at the "Dylan Workshop" of the 2001 Boston Music Festival: Love Minus Zero/No Limit..--..Jimmy LaFave It Takes A Lot To Laugh, It Takes a Train To Cry..--..Chris Smither I Don't Believe You (She Acts Like We Never Have Met)..--..Darrell Scott & Tim O'Brien Several of the other tracks are by artists familiar to Dylan cover collectors, most notably Richie Havens. For a full track list, further information and ordering visit..wumb.org WUMB is the only full-time public radio folk music station in the U.S. Proceeds from ths sale of this CD help to fund WUMB and the Boston Folk Festival. For more info or to listen to WUMB on-line:..wumb.org............Thanks to Barnes Newberry Note: This CD has also been added to the Collector's Guides for .Jimmy LaFave,..Chris Smither..and..Tim O'Brien. |
| October, 2005 | Dylan Covers Around The World: I Shall Be Released | ||
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Black Stalin •
Rebellion
(Trinidad, 1993) Black Stalin (aka Leroy Calliste) began singing Calypso in his native Trinidad in the late 1950s. |
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| Mahotella Queens •
Women Of The World
(South Africa, 1993) The Mahotella Queens are a female vocal trio comprised of Nobesthutu Mbada, Hilda Tloubatla and Mildred Mangxola. They began in 1964 as the backing group for the male singer Mahlathini. |
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Moussa Kanouté
• Dance Of The Kora
(Senegal, 1996) Moussa Kanouté is a master of the kora, an African string instrument, on which he accompanies female vocalists on I Shall Be Released. |
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| Bakra Bata' •
Blessings In Disguise
(US, 1994) The Bakra Bata' Steel Band began performing in the Seattle area in 1984. They have created an original and distinctive style of music that draws from the root traditions of trans-Atlantic cultures as they have developed in the Americas. The principal instrument featured is the steel drum, played in combination with a variety of other percussion instruments. |
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various artists •
Place Of Hope: Celebrating The New South Africa
(South Africa / US, 1996) This various artists album features performers from South Africa and the US. I Shall Be Released features lead vocals by David Thomas backed by a group of South African singers. |
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| James Blundell •
I Shall Be Released
(Australia, 2001) James Blundell is a popular country singer from Australia. One listen and you know he's not from anywhere near Nashville. |
| November, 2005 | Bob Gets Punk'd.........A sampler of punk Dylan covers | ||
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Uproar • Never
Forgive....(UK,
1986)
'80s punk from England, including Blowin' In The Wind |
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| Vice Squad •
No Cause For Concern....(UK,
1981)
Their debut album of the Bristol band, featuring vocalist Beki Bondage. The Times They Are A-Changin' Red Alert • Wearside....(UK,
1999)
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Snuff • Greasy
Hair Makes Money....(UK,
2003)
Punk covers from Britain. Snuff plays a mix of pop, thrash, and punk You're A Big Girl Now A.P.P.L.E. • All
Punks Please Leave Earth....(US,
1987)
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| D.O.A. • Live
Free Or Die....(Canada,
2004)
Long-lived hardcore punk band from Vancouver, BC formed in 1978. Masters of War |
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