The Bootleg Series Vol. 15: Travelin' Thru, 1967–1969
Bob Dylan · 2019
134 min · 50 tracks · blues · folk rock · jazz
A tapestry of raw, intimate performances revealing the evolution of a folk-rock icon during a transformative era.
Why this album works
The album offers an unprecedented glimpse into Dylan's working process through previously unreleased takes, enhancing his legacy as a pivotal figure in American music. Critics have praised it for its rich historical context, adding depth to Dylan's discography and showcasing his influence on subsequent artists.
- Best for
- intimate performances with raw emotion short reflections on solitude historical context for deep listening
- Context
- Released in 2019, this album is part of Bob Dylan's ongoing Bootleg Series, capturing his creative period between 1967 and 1969. This era includes the release of 'John Wesley Harding' and 'Nashville Skyline,' marking a shift towards more narrative-driven songwriting after the electric rock phase of the mid-60s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tom Waits· Frank Zappa· Prince· Chicago· Blood, Sweat & Tears· Bette Midler· The Pointer Sisters· Steely Dan
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Drifter’s Escape (take 1) 2:32
- 2 I Dreamed I Saw St. Augustine (take 2) Standout 3:50
- 3 All Along the Watchtower (take 3) Standout 2:31
- 4 John Wesley Harding (take 1) 2:47
- 5 As I Went Out One Morning (take 1) 4:22
- 6 I Pity the Poor Immigrant (take 4) 2:32
- 7 I Am a Lonesome Hobo (take 4) 2:56
- 8 I Threw It All Away (take 1) 2:24
- 9 To Be Alone With You (take 1) 2:27
- 10 Lay, Lady, Lay (take 2) 3:25
- 11 One More Night (take 2) 2:38
- 12 Western Road (take 1) 4:07
- 13 Peggy Day (take 1) 2:07
- 14 Tell Me That It Isn’t True (take 2) 2:07
- 15 Country Pie (take 2) 2:07
Disc 2
- 1 I Still Miss Someone (take 5) 3:35
- 2 Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right / Understand Your Man (rehearsal) 2:21
- 3 One Too Many Mornings (take 3) 4:06
- 4 Mountain Dew (take 1) 2:34
- 5 Mountain Dew (take 2) 1:50
- 6 I Still Miss Someone (take 2) 2:25
- 7 Careless Love (take 1) 6:48
- 8 Matchbox (take 1) 3:05
- 9 That’s All Right, Mama (take 1) 2:42
- 10 Mystery Train / This Train Is Bound for Glory (take 1) 2:12
- 11 Big River (take 1) 2:04
- 12 Girl From the North Country (rehearsal) 3:04
- 13 Girl From the North Country (take 1) 2:29
- 14 I Walk the Line (take 2) 2:41
- 15 Guess Things Happen That Way (rehearsal) 1:14
- 16 Guess Things Happen That Way (take 3) 1:46
- 17 Five Feet High and Rising (take 1) 1:37
- 18 You Are My Sunshine (take 1) 3:17
- 19 Ring of Fire (take 1) 3:00
Disc 3
- 1 Studio Chatter 0:21
- 2 Wanted Man (take 1) 3:11
- 3 Amen (rehearsal) 1:40
- 4 Just a Closer Walk With Thee (take 1) 2:36
- 5 Jimmie Rodgers Medley No. 1 (take 1) 2:56
- 6 Jimmie Rodgers Medley No. 2 (take 2) 3:36
- 7 I Threw It All Away (live on The Johnny Cash Show) (mono) 2:22
- 8 Living the Blues (live on The Johnny Cash Show) (mono) 2:32
- 9 Girl From the North Country (live on The Johnny Cash Show) (mono) 3:19
- 10 Ring of Fire (outtake) 2:28
- 11 Folsom Prison Blues (outtake) 3:46
- 12 Earl Scruggs Interview (mono) 0:42
- 13 East Virginia Blues (mono) 2:35
- 14 To Be Alone With You (mono) 2:38
- 15 Honey, Just Allow Me One More Chance (mono) 1:52
- 16 Nashville Skyline Rag 1:51
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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