You can pick up a copy here. amzn.to/3QdBDy6 If you buy something from this link, I'll get a little guitar string money. If you're lucky enough to have a mom and pop book store in your neighborhood, please buy it from them instead.
George was listening to Dylan (and paying attention) from the Beatles earliest days. When John and Paul were writing about teenage love, he wrote "Don't bother me", and songs with lines like "Scratch your number on the wall and maybe you will get a call from me". He was Dylan's fan and student.
I remember when the Dylan 30th anniversary boxed set came out and I bought it... One of the great highlights was hearing George sing- I think it was the 3rd or 4th verse- on ‘My Back Pages!’
I was at the "Garden" for Bob's 30th anniversary show on October 16th 1992 My Brother gifted me the ticket....George for his mini-set performed Dylan's "If Not For You" and a stunning revelatory version of "Absolutely Sweet Marie" (Jim Keltner on drums) as well as taking a verse on "My Back Pages"..... Hearing George performing and singing Dylan that night in his tailored purple top coat was a sight to behold and cherish.....
Not sure he’s underrated. I think he’s highly rated. Throughout my life, I don’t think I’ve seen a drummer’s credit on more albums, more albums that are amazing. Keltner has so many ways of playing.
Thank you for sharing about the greatest drummer in rock and roll history. I only saw him live once: in the back room of McCabe's guitar store, playing with Van Dyke Parks in 1991. He certainly wasn't doing it for the money! Maybe a hundred people there. We all sat there on folding metal chairs. When I bought my ticket, I stood in line behind Eric Idle of Monty Python. In the audience were all of Little Feat, Joni Mitchell, Robin Williams, Eric Anderson, and a dozen other famous musicians and celebrities whose names I have forgotten. And let me tell you, that band swung.
Thank you Otis for the mention of this book and commentary. I am old enough to remember going to the George Eastman House in Rochester New York with my mother in early '51 and '52. where silent movies were shown with live piano accompaniment. It its an old art but worth a mention. ☮
Absolutely right about Dylan in concert. In 74 I saw Dylan & the Band at Atlanta's Omni, lucky to have seats on 4th row center. After each song members of the Band were looking to Bob, not knowing what came next. Dylan would strum a chord, they would nod and smile knowing what the song was. No set list, just winging it. Thanks Otis.
Loved this. Thank you! And loved his thoughts on Roy. I didn't remember Roy before Running Scared came out, and then you couldn't forget that voice. That voice really stood out in the 60s. Couple that with the drama and tragic endings to most of his songs, and his music always took my breath away. (Except for that wretched Pretty Woman - ugh!) But singer vs. stylist. Yes, Roy was truly a singer, but not exactly sure what a stylist is. Is he saying they created a musical persona while he just sang? Or what?
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I remember reading somewhere about a musician playing for Dylan, that Bob would call out songs on stage that they had not rehearsed, and just wing it. That sounded exciting/scary and potentially awesome.
Yes indeed. That book I read this past summer and enjoyed. Was on a musician themed interview format. Included books on Billy Joe Shaver and this week about Roger Miller.
Don't you just love music ❤️ I swear some kind of rhythmic magic . Never met Bob Dylan and he may not like it but he made me realize that what I was doing was writing. The form that was being taught was not exclusive . Thank you Otis I just bought the book and Thank you Bob 😎✌️
Thanks for the Dylan / Harrison, Traveling Wilburys book. It's another Saturday morning coffee get together and it means a lot to me. Say hello to Amy for me, neither of you know me but through these videos I feel like I know y'all. Thanks again friends.
I went into giant's stadium in the Meadowlands a Bob Dylan fan and left a greatful dead fan for life Dylan sucked so bad that I got right up front he got even worse I'm standing there with a friend the dead came out and saved his show they knew Dylan better than he did it was very hot out and he was in the sun something he shoul😢avoid but legendary dead show
You’re citing Dylan + Grateful Dead and their small summer tour in ‘87. I saw that same show at Giants Stadium and also in Foxboro, MA. Dylan was not in great shape and indeed those shows were incredibly hot, humid and substances were everywhere.
Great book and these folks gave Roy the best send off and the last ALBUMS of Roy where great too. Bob is the strange person and most of it is the fans , for a introvert his life must be hell.
Saw Keltner on that Dylan tour he joined midway. I always thought I caught Keltner's first night with them but it was Nuremberg/ Germany. The original drummer (was it David Kemper?) was sitting on the drum riser next to Keltner cueing him all night. Those were the Larry Campbell/Charlie Sexton years with Dylan so it wasn't totally loose, there was a bit of structure to it.
I love your videos Otis but being an absolute Dylan freak like you I have to say that if is possible to make a perfect video then this one is it man.There is no drummer like Keltner.I often mention him as my favorite drummer because he's played on so many of my favorite records.Guys like Jim get overlooked because of guys like Bonham,Moon or Mitchell and it's a crime because Keltner is just amazing.Thanks Otis,have a great one!!!!!🙂🎸🎶🤘🎵☮️💀
As you were flipping through the pages, and I saw Marshall Crenshaw’s name, I chuckled remembering a rumor circulating back when the Never Ending Tour was starting up that Marshall had been tapped to play bass with Dylan. The rumor went something like when Dylan asked Marshall to join the tour he told him that if you eat a hot pepper everyday, you never get sick. Marshall replied that he didn’t like hot peppers, and he didn’t join the tour. Who knows whether any of it was true, but it just seems like such an apt Dylanesque rock lore thing, that it should be!….
The bassist referenced early on by Keltner would be Tulsa native Carl Radle, formerly of Derek and the Dominos, and he backed Clapton for years after that. He and Keltner were members of Delaney and Bonnie and Friends with Harrison, Clapton, Bobby Whitlock, and Jim Gordon (the last three of which were members of the Dominos). He passed away in 1980. Tom Petty said that Harrison frequently quoted Dylan lyrics "like they were scripture." The Beatles met Dylan on tour in August 1964, and it was about 1968-1969 that Dylan and Harrison got really close...after Bob's bike accident. Thank you, Otis. Another great episode.
Keltner was Eric abd Bobby’s first choice drummer for the band. Keltner had a previous recording commitment and Gordon stepped in. Makes me wonder how the Dominos history would have changed with Keltner in the band
Another terrific selection from a book you're reading.... I love it when you do this! The Kelter conversation with Roy Orbison regarding singers / stylists is such a cool, obscure slice of music related storytelling, that I would probably have remained unaware and unamused if it were not for your thoughtful sharing here. Thanks again & keep up the good work!
I remember when I first started getting into the late sixties music (back in high school in the early 80's) my friends and I would be listening to Joe Cocker, Leon Russell, The Beatles, etc. and we would check out the other musicians on the albums, there would be Jim Keltner, almost every time. We used to joke about who is this guy? He's freaking everywhere !
Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios had a big screen that they would lower in the big room for doing film scores; I think they did a few Bond films there. I wonder if anyone does it like that any more? Would be great to watch that being done.
You can pick up a copy here.
amzn.to/3QdBDy6
If you buy something from this link, I'll get a little guitar string money. If you're lucky enough to have a mom and pop book store in your neighborhood, please buy it from them instead.
Otis, TH-cam search My Back Pages Dylan 30th. Two Willburys sing.
George was listening to Dylan (and paying attention) from the Beatles earliest days. When John and Paul were writing about teenage love, he wrote "Don't bother me", and songs with lines like "Scratch your number on the wall and maybe you will get a call from me". He was Dylan's fan and student.
I remember when the Dylan 30th anniversary boxed set came out and I bought it...
One of the great highlights was hearing George sing- I think it was the 3rd or 4th verse- on ‘My Back Pages!’
I was at the "Garden" for Bob's 30th anniversary show on October 16th 1992
My Brother gifted me the ticket....George for his mini-set performed Dylan's "If Not For You" and a stunning revelatory version of "Absolutely Sweet Marie" (Jim Keltner on drums) as well as taking a verse on "My Back Pages".....
Hearing George performing and singing Dylan that night in his tailored purple top coat was a sight to behold and cherish.....
Jim Keltner is the most underrated drummer in rock history.
He knew what to do and when to do it
Not sure he’s underrated. I think he’s highly rated. Throughout my life, I don’t think I’ve seen a drummer’s credit on more albums, more albums that are amazing.
Keltner has so many ways of playing.
Thank you for sharing about the greatest drummer in rock and roll history. I only saw him live once: in the back room of McCabe's guitar store, playing with Van Dyke Parks in 1991. He certainly wasn't doing it for the money! Maybe a hundred people there. We all sat there on folding metal chairs. When I bought my ticket, I stood in line behind Eric Idle of Monty Python. In the audience were all of Little Feat, Joni Mitchell, Robin Williams, Eric Anderson, and a dozen other famous musicians and celebrities whose names I have forgotten. And let me tell you, that band swung.
Thank you Otis for the mention of this book and commentary. I am old enough to remember going to the George Eastman House in Rochester New York with my mother in early '51 and '52. where silent movies were shown with live piano accompaniment. It its an old art but worth a mention. ☮
Absolutely right about Dylan in concert. In 74 I saw Dylan & the Band at Atlanta's Omni, lucky to have seats on 4th row center. After each song members of the Band were looking to Bob, not knowing what came next. Dylan would strum a chord, they would nod and smile knowing what the song was.
No set list, just winging it.
Thanks Otis.
Loved this. Thank you! And loved his thoughts on Roy. I didn't remember Roy before Running Scared came out, and then you couldn't forget that voice. That voice really stood out in the 60s. Couple that with the drama and tragic endings to most of his songs, and his music always took my breath away. (Except for that wretched Pretty Woman - ugh!) But singer vs. stylist. Yes, Roy was truly a singer, but not exactly sure what a stylist is. Is he saying they created a musical persona while he just sang? Or what?
Thanks Otis, much love to you.
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I remember reading somewhere about a musician playing for Dylan, that Bob would call out songs on stage that they had not rehearsed, and just wing it. That sounded exciting/scary and potentially awesome.
You interviewing Kinky would be epic.
Yes indeed. That book I read this past summer and enjoyed. Was on a musician themed interview format. Included books on Billy Joe Shaver and this week about Roger Miller.
Omg I can’t wait to read this!! Thanks Otis!!!
Don't you just love music ❤️ I swear some kind of rhythmic magic . Never met Bob Dylan and he may not like it but he made me realize that what I was doing was writing. The form that was being taught was not exclusive . Thank you Otis I just bought the book and Thank you Bob 😎✌️
I love this…
I dig you and appreciate your research
Thanks for the Dylan / Harrison, Traveling Wilburys book. It's another Saturday morning coffee get together and it means a lot to me. Say hello to Amy for me, neither of you know me but through these videos I feel like I know y'all. Thanks again friends.
Keltner played on Todd Snider’s The Excitement Plan album I believe. Such an amazing drummer!
For one thing Jim Kiltner is not a regular guy. I've gotten drunk with Alex Van Halen, talked with Neil Peart and many others. (edit) Buying the book.
Too cool thanks otis cheers 🍻 from Cleveland
Thank you Otis!
Going to the Bob Dylan center in Tulsa, Ok now.
The story about Keltner and Orbison made me laugh, thanks for that.....
P. S. Thanks Otis!
Heads up: Padgett has a YT channel with audio excerpts from the interviews in this book.
“Honey - where are you going?” “ I gotta be in Milan Italy to play with Bob … see ya soon sweetie..” 😅
I second (or third or fourth or fifth . . . ) your recommendation. It's a really great book.
Would love to hear your thoughts on his gospel music.
Morning all
Morning, Bill!
Likewise..
I went into giant's stadium in the Meadowlands a Bob Dylan fan and left a greatful dead fan for life Dylan sucked so bad that I got right up front he got even worse I'm standing there with a friend the dead came out and saved his show they knew Dylan better than he did it was very hot out and he was in the sun something he shoul😢avoid but legendary dead show
You’re citing Dylan + Grateful Dead and their small summer tour in ‘87. I saw that same show at Giants Stadium and also in Foxboro, MA. Dylan was not in great shape and indeed those shows were incredibly hot, humid and substances were everywhere.
Good stuff.
What happened with the cat from last week? Did you end up taking her/him home with you?
Great book and these folks gave Roy the best send off and the last ALBUMS of Roy where great too. Bob is the strange person and most of it is the fans , for a introvert his life must be hell.
You & i are on the same page on this topic
👌👌😎
Keltner is an essential element of the Wilbury world. I wish Roy had lived long enough for there to be a tour.
Mick Ronson was once asked how he got on with Bob during Rolling Thunder. Ronson replied “don’t know really. He never said a word to me”.
Lol
The If Not For you practice song for Bangladesh shows how incredible their vocals came together. What could have been?
Thanks again, Otis!!!
Saw Keltner on that Dylan tour he joined midway. I always thought I caught Keltner's first night with them but it was Nuremberg/ Germany. The original drummer (was it David Kemper?) was sitting on the drum riser next to Keltner cueing him all night. Those were the Larry Campbell/Charlie Sexton years with Dylan so it wasn't totally loose, there was a bit of structure to it.
I love your videos Otis but being an absolute Dylan freak like you I have to say that if is possible to make a perfect video then this one is it man.There is no drummer like Keltner.I often mention him as my favorite drummer because he's played on so many of my favorite records.Guys like Jim get overlooked because of guys like Bonham,Moon or Mitchell and it's a crime because Keltner is just amazing.Thanks Otis,have a great one!!!!!🙂🎸🎶🤘🎵☮️💀
I saw Spooner Oldham in a club with Dan Penn. It was really a thrill.
Thanks for this, Otis. I ordered the book, through your link. This book is right up my alley, and I was not aware of it. Much appreciated.
As you were flipping through the pages, and I saw Marshall Crenshaw’s name, I chuckled remembering a rumor circulating back when the Never Ending Tour was starting up that Marshall had been tapped to play bass with Dylan. The rumor went something like when Dylan asked Marshall to join the tour he told him that if you eat a hot pepper everyday, you never get sick. Marshall replied that he didn’t like hot peppers, and he didn’t join the tour. Who knows whether any of it was true, but it just seems like such an apt Dylanesque rock lore thing, that it should be!….
Keltner, Ringo, Levon...
Never hit a bad lick.
Hey Otis
Howdy, Dale!
The bassist referenced early on by Keltner would be Tulsa native Carl Radle, formerly of Derek and the Dominos, and he backed Clapton for years after that. He and Keltner were members of Delaney and Bonnie and Friends with Harrison, Clapton, Bobby Whitlock, and Jim Gordon (the last three of which were members of the Dominos). He passed away in 1980.
Tom Petty said that Harrison frequently quoted Dylan lyrics "like they were scripture." The Beatles met Dylan on tour in August 1964, and it was about 1968-1969 that Dylan and Harrison got really close...after Bob's bike accident.
Thank you, Otis. Another great episode.
Keltner was Eric abd Bobby’s first choice drummer for the band. Keltner had a previous recording commitment and Gordon stepped in. Makes me wonder how the Dominos history would have changed with Keltner in the band
God bless the Traveling Wilburys 😊
Another terrific selection from a book you're reading.... I love it when you do this! The Kelter conversation with Roy Orbison regarding singers / stylists is such a cool, obscure slice of music related storytelling, that I would probably have remained unaware and unamused if it were not for your thoughtful sharing here. Thanks again & keep up the good work!
I remember when I first started getting into the late sixties music (back in high school in the early 80's) my friends and I would be listening to Joe Cocker, Leon Russell, The Beatles, etc. and we would check out the other musicians on the albums, there would be Jim Keltner, almost every time. We used to joke about who is this guy? He's freaking everywhere !
Met Jim and had the privilege of seeing him play up-close, absolutely incredible. Such a beautiful and humble man.
Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios had a big screen that they would lower in the big room for doing film scores; I think they did a few Bond films there. I wonder if anyone does it like that any more? Would be great to watch that being done.
I have lost count how many books i have bought because of you!! thank you!
The "stylists" line was hilarious.
Otis, Brother- you so get it, man. This is beautiful.
Another book added to my list… thanks Otis
Stay Safe and well…🌜🌞🌛
Thank you!
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Hey Otis - you should check out George singing a verse of My Back Pages for early 90's.
Keep up the great work.
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