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The background music for the video “World Tour 1966: The Home Movies” is by Highway 61 Revisited.  The home movies of Bob Dylan's 1966 tour were made by tour drummer Mickey Jones.  Also features exclusive still photos by Barry Feinstein and Mark Makin,  with  narration by Mickey Jones.  Produced and directed by Jones and Joel Gilbert of Highway 61 Revisited.   Although Dylan is the focus, Jones includes footage of other famous people he met during his career, including the Beatles in never-before-seen shots on stage in Paris in 1964.  I've added the video to the ODDS & ENDS page due to the involvement of Highway 61 Revisited.  The video, available as either VHS (NTSC or PAL) or DVD, is available exclusively through the project's website: World Tour 1966: The Home Movies website   (more info & ordering) See Highway 61 Revisited's CD “The World's Only Bob Dylan Tribute Band”

September  17, 2002 JULIE FÉLIX CD RELEASED

STARRY EYED AND LAUGHING... SONGS BY BOB DYLAN is the title of the new double-CD of Dylan songs by Julie Félix.  The Remarkable Records album (RR799-2) is now available through the secure on-line store at JULIEFELIX.COM.  Cost is US$29 including p+p.  The set includes 20 newly recorded tracks. Julie Félix has covered many Dylan songs, beginning with her 1965 EP SINGS BOB DYLAN & WOODY GUTHRIE.  She is also represented on this site by her 1982 album BLOWIN' IN THE WIND;  and the compilation THIS IS... JULIE FELIX  that contained 4 of her mid-'60s Dylan covers.

August 10, 2002 QUESTION RE: THE SILKIE
		A scan of  YOU'VE GOT TO HIDE YOUR LOVE AWAY  by The Silkie has been added in the NEAR MISSES section.  The new scan is of a US stereo LP with a full-color photo & white title.  The existing scan has a purple-tone cover & black title.  Several sources I have seen explain the variation as early & later pressings of the album,  but in my experience the stereo LP is in color, and the mono LP has the purple cover.  Can anyone prove or disprove either theory?  Anyone have a purple stereo or color mono?   E-MAIL

The progress of “Starry Eyed and Laughing,” the Julie Felix double-CD Dylan tribute album to be released this autumn, has been updated on her website JULIEFELIX.COM.  Tracks mentioned include  I Shall Be Released,  Mr Tambourine Man,  Hard Rain,  Subterranean Homesick Blues,  Sad Eyed Lady Of The Lowlands,  Hollis Brown,  Boots of Spanish Leather,  Romance in Durango,  One More Cup Of Coffee,  Not Dark Yet,  Visions of Johanna,  Gates of Eden  and  Masters of War.   Guest players include Danny Thompson (former member of Pentangle), Kiki Dee and Carmelo Luggeri, John Paul Jones, French vocalist Jean-Marie Lavillard, and Martin Carthy.

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August  4, 2002 NEW AT AMAZONBeth Scalet's BETH LOVES BOB: THE SONGS OF BOB DYLAN  is now available at amazon.com

New reissue label Exemplar has released a series of Bobby Darin's Capitol albums on "2-fer" CDs,  including the 1963 album “Golden Folk Hits” with 2 Dylan covers,  Blowin' In The Wind  and Don't Think Twice.  Bobby Darin was one of the first established stars in the pop music world (as opposed to the folk music world) to record songs by the other B.D.  “Golden Folk Hits” was my FEATURE ALBUM for June 4, 2000.  Exemplar paired the album with the earlier in '63 Darin folk song album  “Earthy!”  The album can be ordered at the EXEMPLAR RECORDS WEBSITE.

July 21, 2002  50,000 VISITORS CAN'T BE WRONGSite counter reached 50,000 unique visitors.  Thanks to all!

The newly reissued “Songs of Bob Dylan: All Blues'd Up! (This Ain't No Tribute Series)” has the same content and sequence as the 1999 House Of Blues “Tangled Up In Blues” CD.  The same track credits and liner notes by Paul Williams are used, but the artist bios of the original issue have been deleted.  All the artwork is new,  although based on the same design.  The cover (of my example, at least) is green overall,  not the blue & green as shown on  amazon. The new version has been added to VARIOUS ARTISTS HERE. I have also added scans of all the CD discs HERE. Order “Songs of Bob Dylan: All Blues'd Up!” from:...amazon.com...or...amazon.co.uk...or...amazon.ca

The Devilish DoubleDylans have released their second album, “It's Hard To Trust The Lord” (Fame LC 10336).  The new CD contains two Dylan covers,  Masters Of War  and  Ballad Of A Thin Man, plus John Hiatt's The Usual, recorded by Bob for “Hearts Of Fire.”  The remaining 8 tracks are originals.  The German band's first CD,  MONSTERS OF FOLK ROCK,  included 5 Dylan covers and is listed in the NEAR MISSES section......Thanks to Matze & The Devilish DoubleDylans Band's webpage (under construction) and contact information

The former House Of Blues “This Ain't No Tribute Series” was reissued on July 9 with modified artwork.  It appears that the individual titles (“Tangled Up In Blues” for the Dylan volume) have been deleted.  The generic title “All Blues'd Up!” is used on all volumes of the reissued series.  Other tributes in the series are Eric Clapton, Janis Joplin, Led Zeppelin, and Rolling Stones. Order “Songs of Bob Dylan: All Blues'd Up!” from:...amazon.com...or...amazon.co.uk...or...amazon.ca

The UK edition of the new Counting Crows CD “Hard Candy” contains 2 bonus-tracks including a cover of  You Ain't Going Nowhere.  The bonus tracks are not on the US CD.Order from:

June 26, 2002 MARY LEE'S CORVETTE'S B.O.T.T. OFFICIAL RELEASE

A press release from Bar None Records: “On August 13, Bar None will release “Blood on the Tracks” by Mary Lee’s Corvette. This live recording took place last year when the band performed at Arlene Grocery’s classic album night in New York City. That evening the soundman made a tape of the performance as the band played Bob Dylan’s classic album in its entirety. The gig was captivating, and the result is a beautiful, unintended CD.” Until now the album has only been available as a self issued CDR. Links to on-line sources will be provided when available.

June 24, 2002 USED & COLLECTABLE MUSIC FROM  amazon.com
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“Wildfires & Misfires: Two Decades Of Outtakes & Rarities,” released earlier this year by Jason & The Scorchers, includes a demo version of Absolutely Sweet Marie.Order from:

(additional lyrics by W. Jean) / CD: “Masquerade”Order from:

(part of a medley) (live) / CD: “Custom (Remixes)”Order from:

	Fantasy Records has released “Two Sides of Dave Van Ronk,”  a CD that combines two of the late folk singer's albums, one from 1981 and  “In The Tradition,”  his 1963 album that includes All Over You.  Recorded in July of '63,  it must be one of the very first covers, especially of an unreleased Dylan composition.  The uptempo track, with DVR backed by the Dixieland style Red Onion Jazz Band, is very different from all the other folkie covers of the time.  Click HERE for the Fantasy webpage for the CD.
Two Sides of Dave Van Ronk  CD amazon.com	Note:  All Over You  was also covered by The Raiders (formerly Paul Revere & The Raiders),  as a single in the '70s,  and in Norwegian by Åge Aleksandersen on his  Fredløs / Dylan på norsk  CD.  The track's full title is  If I Had To Do It All Over Again I'd Do It All Over You.	“In The Tradition” Original 1963 LP

June 10, 2002  THE HANAWAY BANDThe Hanaway Band..CD  (see 5/30 entry)  available for purchase HERE

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June  9, 2002  DYLANESQUE SAMPLE

May 30, 2002  THE HANAWAY BAND Added to VOCALS is a new UK CD, The Hanaway Band...PERFORM THE HITS OF BOB DYLAN.  The CD is on the “Going For A Song” budget label.  There is no info about the band on the CD,  it's probably a generic studio band recording.  The album is done in a soft-rock style, with arrangements not far from Bob's original recordings.  Not bad, but not great either.  I have provided a link to the label's website, although this new release is not shown yet, and they do not sell direct to the public.  A seller in Scotland has been selling the CD on eBay for a Buy-It-Now cost of only $6 (£4).

May 30, 2002  REGGAE TRIBUTE CD Added to VARIOUS ARTISTS is the new CD, BLOWIN' IN THE WIND: A REGGAE TRIBUTE TO BOB DYLAN.  As far as I know,  amazon.com  is still not shipping the title.  I bought it from a seller on  HALF.COM.  My copy is printed in Canada, with a Quebec, Canada address (disc made in US).  If anyone receives a copy with a US address for Madacy, please let me know. The CD is part of the "Reggae Rocks" series, which also includes  “Here Comes The Sun: A Reggae Tribute to The Beatles” and “Paint It Black: A Reggae Tribute to The Rolling Stones.”  All with artwork that reflects one of the subject's albums.

"Joan Baez/5": Original LP included Joan's version of  It Ain't Me Babe.  The bonus tracks are not Dylan.Order from:

May 27, 2002 MORE COVERS FROM THE WEBThanks to Jeff Green for the “IUMA” tips

More info at: http://www.image-entertainment.com/image/ies/control.jsp  (search for "civisca")Order from:

May 21, 2002  HARD RAIN CDs LISTING COMPLETEThanks to Jeff Green and Steve King for their assistance

I have received reports that “Blowin in the Wind: A Reggae Tribute to Bob Dylan” is available in some retail stores.Thanks to Jeffrey

On June 11, Columbia's Legacy label will release their version of  THE BYRDS PLAY DYLAN  [CK 85430],  with new artwork according to the Legacy website.  I believe this is the first US CD release of The Byrds' Dylan collection in any form.  The track order is slightly different, but the 20 tracks appear to be the same as the UK reissue THE BYRDS PLAY THE SONGS OF BOB DYLAN, released in 2001 in the UK.  Not yet available for pre-order at  amazon.com.  Read more about it HEREThanks to Bill Hester  for the tip

DYLAN COVER ALBUMS  has been reviewed and chosen a winner of a 2002-2003 GOLDEN WEB AWARD,  presented by the internet's leading Association of IT and Web Professionals, the International Association of Webmasters and Designers. The award (at left) is also displayed in the WEBRINGS & AWARDS section on the main page “Never did get any Golden Globe award...”  from Lenny Bruce by Bob Dylan, Copyright © 1981 Special Rider Music

Uncut magazine is to mark its 5th anniversary with the help of the ultimate rock icon, Bob Dylan.

The music and film title celebrates its latest milestone with two different commemorative covers, in recognition of Dylan's 40th year in music.  Uniquely, each cover also features a different collectors CD of Dylan cover versions!

The first Uncut cover, shown, features a photograph of Dylan taken in New York in 1963.  The image shows Dylan in classic folk singer mode with trademark corduroy cap, guitar and harmonica holder.  The second shot was taken in London in 1966 during Dylan's first 'electric' tour, when he caused controversy and consternation amongst his fans by spurning folk music for rock!

Together the two collectors' CD's (entitled Hard Rain Vol 1 and Vol 2) include over 32 amazing covers of classic Dylan hits, with several tracks being exclusively recorded for Uncut by high-profile artists including Paul Weller, The Charlatans, The Waterboys, Johnny Marr and Echo and the Bunnymen, and are unavailable anywhere else!

To complete the 5th birthday issue, over 100 musicians and artists have voted for Dylan's top 40 greatest songs The celebrity judging panel included Blur's Damon Albarn, Bryan Ferry, Bob Geldof, David Gray, Radio 1's Mark 'Lard' Riley and American actor Billy Bob Thornton as well as Sixties legends and Dylan associates Joan Baez, Kris Kristofferson and Richie Havens.

Allan Jones, editor of Uncut, adds: "For more that 40 years, Bob Dylan has been the most important voice in the lives of millions.  In the Sixties, in his amazing pomp, his songs defined the times with a brilliance unmatched by anyone.  He was held in awe by even the most notable of rock's new aristocracy, including The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.  Four decades on, his legend is as strong as ever. Dylan remains one of rock's great icons, his genius undiminished, his music as uniquely compelling as it was when he first set out to change the world."

April 27, 2002 MORE COVERS FROM THE WEBThanks to Jeff Green for the tips

April 26, 2002  HOOCH GANG

Added to VOCALS is the CD by Hooch Gang of Austria,  CHIMES OF FREEDOM: Hooch Gang plays Bob Dylan.  The 65+ minute CD was recorded live at Posthof Linz,  Sept. 28, 1996.  Previously a promo only title, the CD is now available to the public for €15, shipping included.  10 of the 11 tracks are Dylan covers, the most unusual being  Lenny Bruce.  The non-Dylan track is  Mr. Bojangles. Visit the Hooch Gang  WEBSITE  •  E-MAIL TO ORDER CD  • Thanks to Alfred

April 26, 2002  DEVILISH DOUBLEDYLANS ADDED
	The Devilish DoubleDylans CD MONSTERS OF FOLK ROCK has been added to NEAR MISSES.  See 4/23 NEWS • Thanks to Robert

The Jim Weider & the Honky Tonk Gurus album “Remedy,”  released earlier this year in Japan on Dreamsville Records, begins with a cover of Subterranean Homesick Blues.  Weider and Guru Randy Ciarlante were latter-day members of The Band.  Guesting on the album is Garth Hudson and another latter-day member, Richard Bell.  Audio sample at: http://theband.hiof.no/albums/remedy_jim_weider.htmlThanks to Ole  for the tip

Frankfurt band The Devilish DoubleDylans have a CD (“real”, not CD-R) titled “Monsters of Folk Rock” that includes 5 Dylan covers (Shot of Love,  Subterranean Homesick Blues,  Silvio, Drifter’s Escape, and  Goin' to Acapulco(!)) plus Friend of the Devil  and 6 original songs.  The CD is available direct from the band, who are currently working on their second album.  Visit their WEBPAGE for more information (in German), email link  and free downloads.Thanks to Dirk Krah  for the tip + The Devilish DoubleDylans for added info

“Nationalsånger,” a various artists CD from Sweden, includes Men Bara Om Min Älskade Väntar (Tomorrow Is A Long Time) by Uno Svenningssonand Sophie Zelmani.Available from  cdon.com (Swedish language site)

A new CD by  Näslund Totta  contains 3 Dylan covers: One Too Many Mornings,  Where Teardrops Fall  and  Tears Of Rage,  plus Dylan-related traditionals  In My Time Of Dyin'  and  See That My Grave Is Kept Clean.Available from  cdon.comThanks to Ole  for the tips

Of greater interest is this on their news page:  The Yoricks' guitarist, Erebus, has come up with an idea for their next album......A tribute to the legendary recordings that Bob Dylan and The Band made in the Basement of Big Pink!!! "We're gonna try and capture the feeling and authenticity of those songs," said Erebus.Thanks to Ole  for the tip

Available from 2 of Us,  the Austrian duo who gave usFROM ZIMMERMANN TO GENGHIS KHAN, is their earlier CD “From Nowhere,” on their webpage at:  http://www.fri-net.net/preview/kultursommer/2ofus.html.  The 40-minute CD was recorded a few years before “From Zimmermann...”, and consists of covers from several artists.  Included are 2 Dylan covers, You Ain´t Goin' Nowhere  and  Mr. Tambourine Man,  in electric versions of songs that later appeared on the acoustic Dylan album.  There is also a Traveling Wilbury cover.Thanks to Richard Eder for the info.

April 11, 2002 MORE MP3sThanks to Jeff Green

Ed Kuepper, of the Australian punk band The Saints, has released a cover of  If Not For You  on his collection of outtakes titled  "Out-takes, Castaways, Pirate Women & Takeaways", on Hot Records.  Audio sample available at  amazon.de.Thanks to Anton Bohnen

According to his website, the newest CD by Michel Montecrossa has been released.  Titled  “High Water,” the latest “Michel Sings Dylan” volume includes 12 Dylan covers and 2 originals, plus a video of  Po’ Boy.  The Dylan covers are:  High Water, When The Night Comes Falling From The Sky, It Ain't Me Babe, Po' Boy, To Ramona, Moonlight, She Belongs To Me, Lunatic Princess Revisited (early version of From A Buick 6), Need A Woman, Dignity, Sugar Baby, and  Girl Of The North Country. Several of these titles have appeared on earlier Montecrossa CDs, it's unknown if they're the same or new versions.VISIT ALBUM WEBPAGEMontecrossa CDs already on this site are in VOCALS and NEAR MISSES

April 4, 2002 BRYAN FERRY'S  IT'S ALL OVER NOW, BABY BLUE  SINGLE RELEASED Bryan Ferry's single  It's All Over Now, Baby Blue  has been released in Germany.  Baby Blue  is from his new album “Frantic,” which also contains a cover of  Don't Think Twice, as reported earlier.  The 3-track maxi-single also has a track from an earlier album, and an unreleased song. Order “It's All Over Now, Baby Blue” CD-S from...amazon.com...or...amazon.co.uk...or...amazon.de Pre-order “Frantic” CD from...amazon.com...or...amazon.co.uk...or...amazon.de

“Sidetracks,” a new 13-song collection by Steve Earle, is comprised of previously unreleased numbers, music from film soundtracks, and unheard alternate versions.  Included is a cover of  My Back Pages.  Scheduled release is April 9.Order from

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March 28, 2002  CHRISTIAN & INDIE ARTISTS DO DYLANThanks to Dirk Krah  for the tips

The  Mama You've Been On My Mind  bonus track on Johnny Cash's reissued “Orange Blossom Special” is an earlier, quite different version of the song, recorded 5 months before the regular album track.  The bonus version is previously unreleased in the U.S.,  having appeared only on Germany's Bear Family box “The Man In Black 1963-1969.”  See 2/18 NEWS entry.Order from

Several Johnny Cash reissues are due to be released on March 19, including the first appearance on CD of 1965's “Orange Blossom Special”  (the feature album of September 2001) with it's three Dylan Covers: It Ain't Me Babe,  Don't Think Twice, It's All Right  and  Mama, You Been On My Mind.  One of the bonus-tracks is a 2nd version of  Mama, You Been On My Mind.  Another of the reissues, “Carryin' On With Johnny Cash & June Carter,” a 1967 album of duets with his soon-to-be wife, also includes the 1964 recording of  It Ain't Me Babe. Read more about the reissues at Sony / Legacy Recordings

Available now is “The Essential Johnny Cash,” a 2-CD collection of Cash's Sun and Columbia recordings, up to 1993's collaboration with U2, The Wanderer.  This package also contains  It Ain't Me Babe, plus the Dylan & Cash duet  Girl From The North Country  from “Nashville Skyline.” Order from...amazon.com

Dave van Ronk, 2/10 at age 65 An early Dylan influence, one of the first to cover an unreleased Dylan composition, All Over You on his 1963 album “In The Tradition.” Waylon Jennings, 2/13 at age 64 One of the first country artists to mine the Dylan catalog, covering Don't Think Twice  as early as 1965.  His 1969 A&M album “Don't Think Twice” included  I Don't Believe You  in addition to a later recording of the title song.

Due date:  Feb.26      Pre-Order at...amazon.com

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