Nobody Sings Dylan Like Dylan Vol. 33: Progress and the Doom Machine
This one goes out in memory of David Plentus, the founder of DylanCover.com, who passed away last month. I didn't know him, but his site is an invaluable resource and it always gave me a sense of accomplishment when one of my compilations appeared on his NSD page. I hope someone will be continuing the site as a tribute to his dedication.
A couple of notes on this volume's selection: I know some don't consider "Ballad of Easy Rider" and "Wagon Wheel" true Dylan songs, but they're both damn good, and after 33 volumes I decided to take the liberty; if you're a purist, don't download those tracks. And I also know John Mayer is widely reviled, but I think he does a nice job with "Don't Think Twice"; as when I included Guns 'N Roses, I've come down on the side of the music and tried to ignore personalities.
As always, a big thanks to the tapers, the original uploaders, the nice folks who've sent me recordings, the fine artists who've created cover artwork, and especially the performers and most of all the composer. Due to the many different sources, I am not including lineages. I have done nothing to the original files but normalize the levels and fade in and out on each track (using Cool Edit). If you've got something good that deserves consideration for future volumes, PM me.
01 Ballad of Easy Rider - Bruce Springsteen (Aug 20, 1981, Los Angeles Sports Arena)
02 This Wheel's On Fire - The Byrds (Sep 20, 1970, Pacific Memorial Stadium, Stockton, CA)
03 Positively Fourth Street - Bryan Ferry (Mar 17, 2007, St. David's Hall, Cardiff, UK)
04 Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again - North Mississippi All-Stars (Feb 5, 2011, Criminal Records, Atlanta, Ga)
05 Walkin' Down the Line - Eilen Jewell (Apr 29, 2010, Katalin, Uppsala, Sweden)
06 Ring Them Bells - Sara Jarosz (May 20, 2010, Higher Ground, South Burlington, VT)
07 Lay Lady Lay - Band of Heathens (Jul 27, 2009, Don Quixote's, Felton, CA)
08 Knockin' On Heaven's Door - Alejandro Escovedo (Jan 28, 2011, Neighborhood Theatre, Charlotte, NC)
09 Don't Think Twice, It's Alright - John Mayer (Jul 31, 2010, Bristow, VA)
10 Forever Young - Sara Watkins (Jun 19, 2010, Clearwater Festival, Croton-on-Hudson, NY)
11 All Over You - Cooper McBean (January 13, 2011, The Echo, Los Angeles, CA)
12 Blowin' in the Wind - Jonathan Richman (Feb 4, 2010, Jack Rabbits, Jacksonville, FL)
13 A Hard Rain's Gonna Fall - Ryan Bingham (Oct 3, 2007, The King King, Hollywood, CA)
14 Every Grain of Sand - Deacon Blue (Dec 28, 1991, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall)
15 Visions of Johanna - Black Rebel Motorcycle Club (Aug 9, 2010, Ebisu LIQUIDROOM, Tokyo, Japan)
16 Dirge - Sophie Hunger and Erik Truffaz (Nov 3, 2010, Studio 15 de la RSR, Lausanne, Switzerland)
17 Going Going Gone - Mark Lanegan (Aug 2, 2002, Urbino, Italy)
18 Wagon Wheel - Mumford and Sons with Gilliam Welch and David Rawlings (Jun 12, 2010, Bonnaroo Festival, Manchester, TN)