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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Bob's NOT There Whilst I have no argument with the music on this album, it's all great stuff, if you are hoping to hear the great man introducing each track, then think again "he's NOT there" and this is a great disappointment. I had expected from the album description that it would contain those wonderful insights that Bob Dylan is so good at when introducing the tracks, that's why I can only give it three stars.
Great, but a note of caution Just a quick review here. Although the music on here is fantastic and as eclectic as you could hope for I was under the impression (maybe I missed something) that the tracks would include the introductions by the man himslef. However, the intros come in a separate booklet and are NOT on the CD. As I said, a great CD but just be warned that this is not the actual shows themselves. Cheers!
A wonderfully eclectic collection. Theme Time Radio Hour is one of the most original and enlightening music programmes on the air. It's brilliantly presented by Bob Dylan who plays an eclectic mix of often obscure records all linked by a theme. Dylan's knowledge of American popular music is immense and each programme is peppered with his unique combination of wit and wisdom. So, Ace Records are to be congratulated for issuing this double album containing 50 wonderful tracks of the kind of music to be heard on TTRH. The only thing missing is... more info
Is this the same man ? The guy who in the 60s used to wind up the Press and tell anyone who asked that some song was about light bulbs or something seems to have suddenly acquired vast knowledge over the last 10 years at least.
Maybe he goes on Wikipedia a lot as some of the info he imparts is not exactly rooted in most peoples' brains.
Dylan though showed signs of what was to come in an album which was eternally slagged off-SELF PORTRAIT.
Remember that one-where he showed he was not averse to covering other... more info
Tracks:
Turn Your Radio On - Grandpa Jones
Papa's On The Housetop - Leroy Carr And Scrapper Blackwell
Shortnin' Bread - Paul Chaplain & His Emeralds
Seven Nation Army - The White Stripes
Gun Fever (Blam Blam Fever) - The Valentines
Pistol Packin' Mama - Al Dexter & His Troopers
Pistol Packin' Mama - The Hurricanes
Homework - Otis Rush
He Will Break Your Heart - Jerry Butler
Take It Away Lucky - Eddie Noack
Buddy, Stay Off The Wine - Betty Hall Jones
Tears A Go-Go - Charlie Rich
Rich Woman - Li'l Millet & His Creoles
Laughin' & Jokin' - Ernie Chaffin
Me And My Chauffeur Blues - Memphis Minnie Accompanied By Little Son Joe
