Slow Train Coming is singer-songwriter Bob Dylan’s 19th studio album, released by Columbia Records in August 1979. More like ’79 by the sound of the band and the voice, You are completely right… it’s a typo.. it’s from jan 1980 , I still find this album (and Saved)as the albums of choice when I need uplifting,they are awesome. Thanks for doing this particular entry. Side one 1. I’m eternally grateful for Dylan’s work and his availability to be “used”. Gonna Change My Way of Thinking Lyrics: 4. A new version of Last.fm is available, to keep everything running smoothly, please reload the site. You can fell the spirit of Bob, Jerry Wexler, and Barry Beckett in that room. The album was generally well-reviewed in the secular press, and the single “Gotta Serve Somebody” became his first hit in three years, winning Dylan the Grammy for best rock vocal performance by a male in 1980. Im still hoping to get a Gospel era Bootleg Series …. I was doing a bit of that last year on the stage. ‘When ya gonna wake up’ great, one of his best ever TV performances. Before we get to Tom, here’s what Martin of Ruth and Martin’s Album Club thinks of Slow Train Coming. It is not, however, an album that can be ignored, and in some ways now seems a logical direction for Dylan to have taken. Unfortunately I’d missed your reply until now. There’s no question in my mind that they would sell. Converted to Born Again Christianity, he gathered different musicians around him and produced an album destined to be profoundly unpopular amongst almost everyone who’d ever valued him as a writer. Man Gave Names to All the Animals Lyrics: 7. I’m hopeless. Connect your Spotify account to your Last.fm account and scrobble everything you listen to, from any Spotify app on any device or platform. but a box set with the 3 “christian” albums with upgraded sound (esp. “Naturally, I wanted to do the album in Muscle Shoals—as Bob did—but we decided to prep it in L.A., where Bob lived,” recalls Wexler. Gotta Serve Somebody Lyrics: 5. I would like to suggest Slow train as one of his best, if not his best! When He Returns Lyrics: 9. I’m afraid we’ll have to stick to our bootlegs a while longer…. Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman on May 24, 1941 in Duluth, Minnesota, United States) is an American musician. COL 512349 2; CD). Catherine Kanner was inducted in the Album Cover Hall of Fame in 2013 for her illustration on Bob Dylan’s Slow Train Coming. I don’t feel compelled to do it. I became a huge Dylan fan as a result. When You Gonna Wake Up Lyrics: 10. The Dylan concert was on a Wednesday evening, 16 Jan. 1980, rescheduled from an opening date the previous week. Awesome post about an awesome and I believe inspired production. We know Dylan is about cycles and as you should expect, usually the albums that finished a cycle are not the best ones, but in the opposite corner you have the albums that opens a cycle (like this one), and that ones are usually good. Slow Train Lyrics: 2. It was the artist’s first effort since becoming a born-again Christian, and all of the songs either express his strong personal faith, or stress the importance of Christian teachings and philosophy. How great is to “meet” someone who had such a similar experience. ~Clinton Heylin (The Recording Sessions), Sometimes I feel so low-down and disgusted ~Bob Dylan (to Robert Hilburn – Nov 1980), Musically, this is probably Dylan’s finest record, a rare coming together of inspiration, desire and talent that completely fuse strength, vision and art. Anyone else, riding as high as Dylan was in 1978, would have stuck with the same band and produced another Street Legal-type album. Slow Train Coming just blew me away when it came out – my all time favorite album by anybody. Slow Train Album Version. Bush) album from 1987. ah, the album is from 1989, for the record. Some of us have been waiting, if not at the altar, then at the record store counter (virtual or real) for such recordings for a long time. . At about 8:50 p.m. an announcement was made that “we just got here — sorry for the delay.” The concert started a little over an hour late. It’s purely a technical piece of work because the most important thing is to come out with something that’s perfect artistically. The only “live” rock concert I have attended was one of Bob Dylan’s performances at Portland, Oregon’s downtown Paramount Theatre. Dylan’s eyes seemed closed most of the time. The powers that be won’t let that happen. Slow Train Coming was listed at #16 in the 2001 book CCM Presents: The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music. … You better believe it.” I wouldn’t be surprised if Portland-area young Christians had made a point of attending the concert and showing their support for the born-again singer and his message, especially given the hostility he’d encountered elsewhere (right? I said, ‘Bob, you’re dealing with a sixty-two-year-old confirmed Jewish atheist. Musically, this is probably Dylan’s finest record, a rare coming together of inspiration, desire and talent that completely fuse strength, vision and art. I love to hear this! I was saying stuff I figured people needed to know. No-one should have been surprised at Dylan choosing to add gospel to the many different modes of American popular music he has covered (and so well) on his artistic travels over the decades. (My e-mail is sandtree@windstream.net), ..and btw your Dylan book is on my “to read (soon)” list . Retrospective: The Best of Buffalo Springfield, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. The alb…, Slow Train Coming is singer-songwriter Bob Dylan's 19th studio album, released by Columbia Records in August 1979. But I’ve always been a follower! Many of you can disagree with me, but I think Slow Train Coming is one of the best cycle opener records. Reviewing the album in Rolling Stone magazine, On October 18, 1979, Dylan promoted the album with his first—and, to date, only—appearance on. Slow Train Coming is the 19th studio album by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, released on August 20, 1979, by Columbia Records. Dylan was asked by John Dolen of the Ft. Lauderdale Sun Sentinel in 1995 if he thought there was still a Slow Train Coming, and Dylan said, "When I look ahead now, it's picked up quite a bit of speed. Look at the junkies and the winos and the troubled people. Dylan performed all of his Slow Train Coming songs plus eight songs that were unreleased at that time. Despite the mixed reactions to Dylan’s new direction, “Gotta Serve Somebody” was a U.S. Top 30 hit, and the album outsold both, Paul Wexler – original mastering supervision, Bobby Hatta – original mastering engineer, Regina Mcrary , Helena Springs , Mona Lisa Young (background vocals). I also LOVE ‘This dream of you’ from TTL. I left the theatre the happiest kid in the world having seen those shows. a Bootleg Series Box Set of the Christian period albums, with outtakes, demos, live stuff maybe It’s all a sickness which can be healed in an instant. …I thought so.”. Lucky Man! Someday (I hope) I will visit this legendary building… My notes state that he played harmonica for one number and played piano for the second encore, “Pressin’ On.” Most, but maybe not all, of the unreleased Dylan songs appeared on the Saved album. A raw gospel finale would be great! when Jerry Wexler agreed to produce, he was unaware of the nature of the material that awaited him. The phrase “The Lord works in mysterious ways” may not be scriptural, and while it’s not mysterious to Him, it is so neat that He knew just how to speak to us and get our attention. It was the artist’s first effort since becoming a born-again Christian, and all of the songs either express his strong personal faith, or stress the importance of Christian teachings and philosophy. Still did a killer ‘ change my way of thinking’ a few years back and ‘precious angel’ one of his most beautiful songs ever. Never ran across that June ’81 Dylan quote from Sandra Jones. Genres: Christian Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Folk Rock. Bob Dylan - Slow Train Coming Album Lyrics; 1. All their earthly principles they’re gonna have to abandon? … “That’s when I learned what the songs were about: born-again Christians in the old corral … I liked the irony of Bob coming to me, the Wandering Jew, to get the Jesus feel … [But] I had no idea he was on this born-again Christian trip until he started to evangelize me. Has Dylan played the title song ( Slow train coming ) live, and if so, do you happen to have a video of same ? Slow Train Coming by Bob Dylan. I Believe In You & When He Returns – Massey Hall, Toronto, Canada – April 20, 1980: Loved this album. He led the audience in the chorus of a song about God’s “might and glory.” He asked, “Do you believe it? There was no opening act for the 8:00 event. That would be a feast to watch ! Can’t help but wonder what’s happenin’ to my companions The first of Dylan’s albums since his conversion to Christianity, this record continues to meet a mixed to positive reception. "Gotta Serve Somebody" 5:22 2. ~Jann S. Wenner (rollingstone.com – Sept. 1979), Slow Train Coming was a collection of songs Dylan had originally intended to donate to backing singer Carolyn Dennis. My thoughts, my personal needs have always been expressed through my songs; you can feel them there even in ‘Mr Tambourine Man’. Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman on May 24, 1941 in Duluth, Minnesota, United States) is an American musician, poet and artist whose position in popular culture is unique. I got my basic foundations of faith when I got saved in 1980 from Slow train. Such a talent. B. BECKETT, Producer - Barry Beckett ... since he had dabbled in everything from full-on repudiation of his legacy to a quiet embrace of it, to dipping his toe into pure showmanship. In fact, it's going like a freight train now". If someone really wants to know, I can explain it to them, but there are other people who can do it just as well. Nothing will ever touch those shows . Slow Train Coming was listed at #16 in the 2001 book CCM Presents: The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music. Nearly two weeks later, on November 1, Dylan began a lengthy residency at the Fox Warfield Theater in San Francisco, California, playing a total of fourteen dates supported by a large ensemble. Bob Dylan live 2010 – 2014 (videos & audio), Bob Dylan Never Ending Tour 2015 – Videos & Audio, Bob Dylan: Slow Train Coming (released 35 years ago today), Bob Dylan albums @ JV | Johanna's Visions. https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/bob-dylan/slow-train-coming It was Dylan's first effort since converting to Christianity, and all of the songs either express his strong personal faith, or stress the importance of Christian teachings and philosophy. Bob Dylan: Slow Train Coming ‎ (LP, Album, RE) CBS: CBS 32675 (PR) Spain: 1984: Sell This Version: Recommendations Reviews Add Review [r1165869] Release. Yes, gimme an “amen” for a bootleg series gospel release! Beautiful ‘When He returns’ but are you sure this is 1989? (Did that sort of response mostly come later in his Gospel tours?) He conveys so much through his voice. Let us know what you think of the Last.fm website. My favorite album. Side one. Bob Dylan ‎– Slow Train Coming Label: CBS ‎– S CBS 86095, CBS ‎– 86095, CBS ‎– CBS 86095, CBS ‎– FC 36120 Lyrics 1961-2012. To me “Slow train coming” forms a turning point in his life and the centre point of his career. Have they counted the cost it’ll take to bring down and ALL new material too! Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. He introduced his band for the first one. Slow Train Coming Bob Dylan. Released in 1979. Now, if only Bob / Sony would consider doing Dylan started his musical odyssey in 1959 when he began playing in Dinkytown, Minneapolis while attending the … The concert was exclusively Gospel-oriented. I don’t really have enough time to talk about it. The evangelical nature of the record alienated many of Dylan's existing fans; at the same time, many Christians were drawn into his fan base. Slow Train Album Version. Still keeps me going. Leave feedback, Slow Train Coming is singer-songwriter Bob Dylan's 19th studio album, released by Columbia Records in August 1979. ~Bob Dylan (from the title cut). It was the artist's first effort since becoming a born-again …. Scrobbling is when Last.fm tracks the music you listen to and automatically adds it to your music profile. He played it many times during the 79-81 shows.. and a couple of times in 1987. The album peaked at #2 on the charts in the UK and went platinum in the US, where it reached #3. Go directly to shout page. I’ve seen him live from 1974 to 2013 and I have to say he was really at his peak performance in 1979. We need a separate box set for the Nov79 shows . I thought I was giving people an idea of what was behind the songs. All his work can be classified as either pre- or post- Slow train. Enjoy the experience.. That is, if you’re open to it. Love the gospel era, but it was so much more powerful on the road than it was in the studio. it had occurred by then?). Here, though, there were two encores. Are they lost or are they found There’s a slow, slow train comin’ up around the bend Egil, for “Saved”) and outtakes… namnam. Intriguing. Someone on the theater staff told me that I couldn’t bring my camera inside; I forget if I left it at the car or at a front desk. Australian Kent Music Report Albums Chart, “Do Right to Me Baby (Do Unto Others)” – 3:50, “Man Gave Names to All the Animals” – 4:23. Download Bob Dylan Slow Train Coming mp3 album. The evangelical nature of the record alienated many of Dylan’s existing fans; at the same time, many Christians were drawn into his fan base. . He was basically happy when singing this, with powerful songs to sing. Bob Dylan: Slow Train Coming ‎ (LP, Album) CBS: CLS-5661: Mexico: 1979: Sell This Version: Recommendations Reviews Add Review [r11832757] Release. Let’s just make an album.'”. Slow Train Coming was listed at #16 in the 2001 book CCM Presents: The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music. Perhaps it was inevitable that Bob Dylan would change direction at the end of the '70s, since … What great album has he never heard before? Let us know what you think of the Last.fm website. He didn’t talk to the audience much, according to my notes, but, when someone apparently shouted to a friend, Dylan said “Do you people know each other? Released in 2003 on Columbia (catalog no. Buy track 00:05:59. About half a dozen additional songs were performed by his female back-up singers. If it is true, then why was Bob performing “Do Right to Me Baby” towards the end of the Alimony Tour? Some user-contributed text on this page is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slow_Train_Coming#Track_listing All tracks written by Bob Dylan. A beautiful, comprehensive volume of Dylan’s lyrics, from the beginning of his career through the present day-with the songwriter’s edits to dozens of songs, appearing here for the first time. Anyone know where he found that information? Even Charlie Chaplin used to say that and I respect him for that judgment. Today I’m accused of being a follower of religion. It was the artist's first effort since becoming a born-again Christian, and all of the songs either express his strong personal faith, or stress the importance of Christian teachings and philosophy. Congratulations on a stupendous presentation: the pics; graphics; videos; text; and quotations pack a formidable punch. And to gringo557–and anyone else here reading this that was at one or more of those Nov. ’79 gigs at the Warfield Theater–I’d like to interview you about your recollections. from the great Toronto shows, etc…. Precious Angel Lyrics: 8. Solid stuff! There’s a slow, slow train comin’ up around the bend I had a woman down in Alabama She was a backwoods girl, but she sure was realistic She said, “Boy, without a doubt Have to quit your mess and straighten out You could die down here, be just another accident statistic” There’s a slow, slow train comin’ up around the bend It was Dylan’s first effort since converting to Christianity, and all of the songs either express his strong personal faith, or … I’m recording a new CD at Muscle Shoals Sound with Spooner Oldham, David Hood, and other Muscle Shoals music legends. Slow Train Coming is singer-songwriter Bob Dylan’s 19th studio album, released by Columbia Records in August 1979.. Slow Train Coming is singer-songwriter Bob Dylan's 19th studio album, released by Columbia Records in August 1979. One of my favorite Dylan albums ever. Released August 20, 1979. If you wanna see ST live just check this earlier post here at JV.. : A live version is on ‘Dylan & The Dead’ a ‘misunderestimated’ (G.W. It’s 1966 at the Free Trade Hall in Manchester and Dylan is part way through the electric half of his set. I normally bow to Clinton Heylin’s knowledge about all things Dylan, but that quote at the head of the article about Dylan donating those songs to Carolyn Dennis sounds preposterous! "Slow Train Coming" - advance promo stereo vinyl LP, CBS S 86095 (Spain), 1979: Slow Train Coming, Saved, Shot Of Love, Infidels and Real Live (1979-84) are the only Dylan albums from Spain where promo copies were released with white labels. It’s in my system. 9 tracks (46:40). Buy track 00:05:59. Slow Train Coming, an Album by Bob Dylan. “Slow Train Coming” is the nineteenth studio album by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, released on August 20, 1979 by Columbia Records. The powers that be say it has to be healed politically. I don’t think it’s necessary any more. Listen free to Bob Dylan – Slow Train Coming (Gotta Serve Somebody, Precious Angel and more). That band on Saturday night live really cooks! Jerry Wexler Talks Bob Dylan and Slow Train Coming: All songs were written by Bob Dylan. I only think about making it, the musical end-product, the sound, and the rhythmic effect of the words. Javascript is required to view shouts on this page. B. BECKETT, Producer - Barry Beckett ... since he had dabbled in everything from full-on repudiation of his legacy to a quiet embrace of it, to dipping his toe into pure showmanship. I don’t think that I was aware, at the time, that Dylan had been heckled and booed during his Gospel tours, people had walked out on him, etc. Do Right To Me Baby Lyrics: 3. It was the artist's firs…, Slow Train Coming is singer-songwriter Bob Dylan's 19th studio album, released by Columbia Records in August 1979. When people ask how I came to know Jesus Christ, I tell them I met Him through Bob Dylan. Your browser does not support this audio format. I believe the old fox is still a BA believer who needs to come out of the ‘closet’ again. When I walk around some of the towns we go to, however, I’m totally convinced people need Jesus. The album was generally well-reviewed in the secular press, and the single “Gotta Serve Somebody” became his first hit in three years, winning Dylan the Grammy for best rock vocal performance by a male in 1980. It was the beginning of six months of touring North America, performing his new music to believers and his heckling fans alike. ~Bob Dylan (to Sandra Jones – June 1981), …. When I write a song, when I make a record, I don’t think about whether it’ll sell millions of copies. 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