Bob Dylan, 85, Performs 59-Year-Old Deep Cut "Baby, Will You Be My Baby" Live for First Time on Tour Opener
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Summary
Bob Dylan, now 85 years old, kicked off the latest leg of his Rough And Rowdy Ways Tour in Troutdale, Oregon, by performing "Baby, Will You Be My Baby" for the first time ever live — a deep cut from 59 years ago. The performance continues Dylan's trend of surprising audiences with rare material, following similar rarities played during his spring tour.
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· 3 pulledBob Dylan — wearing his now-customary raincoat with the hood up — gave his first ever live performance of 'Baby, Will You Be My Baby.'
The newly 85-year-old Dylan broke out some rarities during his spring tour, and he kept that same energy as the latest leg of his Rough And Rowdy Ways Tour kicked off Thursday.
When not posting fanfic and AI slop to Patreon, living legend Bob Dylan continues to tour hard well into his eighties.
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