Bob Dylan Performs Three Rare Basement Tapes Songs Live for First Time in Years
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Andy Greene
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Summary
Bob Dylan has been performing rare songs from The Basement Tapes during his current tour. Over four shows in Oregon and Washington, he played "Baby, Won't You Be Me Baby" for the first time since recording it 59 years ago, "You Ain't Goin' Nowhere" for the first time since 2012, and "I Shall Be Released" for the first time since 2008. The article highlights these historic live performances as part of what it calls "the summer of Bob Dylan's Basement Tapes."
Key quotes
· 3 pulledIt's officially the summer of Bob Dylan's Basement Tapes.
Dylan played the Basement Tapes extreme deep cut 'Baby, Won't You Be Me Baby' for the first time since recording it in the basement of Big Pink 59 years ago.
He stunned fans by closing out the show with his first live take of 'I Shall Be Released' since 2008.
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