The Bootleg Series Vol. 4: Bob Dylan Live 1966, The "Royal Albert Hall" Concert
Bob Dylan · 1998
95 min · 15 tracks · blues · folk rock · jazz
Electric fervor meets poetic introspection in a raw, transformative concert experience.
Why this album works
The 'Royal Albert Hall' concert is often regarded as one of the most significant performances in rock history, showcasing Dylan at a crossroads in his musical evolution. This release has been critically acclaimed, enhancing Dylan’s legacy and influencing generations of musicians who embrace the fusion of rock with folk traditions.
- Best for
- electric fervor in live performance poetic introspection throughout concert extended tracks for deep listening
- Context
- Released in 1998, this album captures Bob Dylan during his mid-1960s electric phase, following the groundbreaking 'Highway 61 Revisited' and preceding the iconic 'Blonde on Blonde'. The concert showcases Dylan's shift from acoustic folk to rock, marking a pivotal moment in his career as he faced both acclaim and criticism for his new sound.
- 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 She Belongs to Me 3:27
- 2 Fourth Time Around 4:37
- 3 Visions of Johanna 8:08
- 4 It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue 5:45
- 5 Desolation Row Standout 11:31
- 6 Just Like a Woman 5:52
- 7 Mr. Tambourine Man Standout 8:52
Disc 2
- 1 Tell Me, Momma 5:10
- 2 I Don’t Believe You (She Acts Like We Never Have Met) 6:07
- 3 Baby, Let Me Follow You Down 3:46
- 4 Just Like Tom Thumb’s Blues 6:50
- 5 Leopard‐Skin Pill‐Box Hat 4:50
- 6 One Too Many Mornings 4:22
- 7 Ballad of a Thin Man 7:55
- 8 Like a Rolling Stone Standout 8:01
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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