The Bootleg Series Vol. 4: Bob Dylan Live 1966, The "Royal Albert Hall" Concert cover

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.
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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.

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

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