Tune du Jour: “I Shall Be Released” – Bob Dylan
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Chrissie Hynde vs. Eddie Vedder and Jack Johnson vs. Playing for Change feat. Clarence Bekker and Roberto Luti
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The one thing that I will always remember regarding this beautiful song took place in early 1986. Pete and I went to see The Band at some fairground in Miami. Phenomenal show. The show ended with Richard Manuel doing vocals on I Shall Be Released. A few days later, after their next show in Winter Park, Richard Manuel hung himself. Can’t help but believe that Richard new what he was about to do as he sang it.
The Original
Bob Dylan:
The Last Waltz
Incredible Line-Up: Bob Dylan, The Band (Robbie Robertson, Garth Hudson, Rick Danko, Levon Helms and Richard Manuel), Neil Young, Ronnie Wood, Eric Clapton, Paul Butterfield, Dr. John, Ringo Star, among many others …
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
Chrissie Hynde vs. Eddie Vedder and Jack Johnson vs. Playing for Change feat. Clarence Bekker and Roberto Luti
Chrissie Hynde:
Eddie Vedder and Jack Johnson:
Playing for Change feat. Clarence Bekker and Roberto Luti:
SPACE
Oh the disharmony! Much like Harlan County there are no neutrals here. It is your solemn responsibility to decide which cover song prevails. In other words … Which Side Are You On!??!
Disclaimer: Votes cast from Florida may or may not be counted.
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