The Bootleg Series Vol. 5: Bob Dylan Live 1975, The Rolling Thunder Revue cover

The Bootleg Series Vol. 5: Bob Dylan Live 1975, The Rolling Thunder Revue

Bob Dylan · 2002

102 min · 22 tracks · blues · folk rock · jazz

A vibrant tapestry of folk-rock infused with theatrical flair and dynamic storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • theatrical storytelling with emotional depth
  • late-night reflective listening experience
  • rich narratives for engaged audiences
  • cathartic sing-alongs with friends
  • sprawling journey through live performance

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Themes
Rolling Thunder Revue· protest against injustice· theatrical storytelling· 1970s artistic renewal
Career context
By 2002, Bob Dylan was revisiting his storied past through the Bootleg Series, an ongoing project that began in 1991. This fifth volume captures live performances from the 1975 Rolling Thunder Revue tour, a period marked by artistic renewal following the more subdued years of the early 1970s. The album showcases Dylan's evolving stage presence and storytelling abilities during this celebrated tour.
Stylistic neighbors
Leonard Cohen· Neil Young· Johnny Cash
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Songs from a Room by Leonard Cohen — Shares theatrical storytelling and introspective lyrics, with a folk-infused sound.
The Hissing of Summer Lawns by Joni Mitchell — Explores complex themes and rich narratives while blending jazz and folk elements.
The Ghost of Tom Joad by Bruce Springsteen — Focuses on social justice themes with a narrative style reminiscent of Dylan's storytelling.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Tonight I’ll Be Staying Here With You 3:57
  • 2 It Ain’t Me, Babe 5:27
  • 3 A Hard Rain’s A‐Gonna Fall 5:18
  • 4 The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll 5:28
  • 5 Romance in Durango 5:24
  • 6 Isis 5:13
  • 7 Mr. Tambourine Man 5:41
  • 8 Simple Twist of Fate 4:19
  • 9 Blowin’ in the Wind 2:45
  • 10 Mama, You Been on My Mind 3:13
  • 11 I Shall Be Released 4:33

Disc 2

  • 1 It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue 4:34
  • 2 Love Minus Zero/No Limit 3:13
  • 3 Tangled Up in Blue 4:41
  • 4 The Water Is Wide 5:16
  • 5 It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry 3:12
  • 6 Oh, Sister 4:04
  • 7 Hurricane 8:15
  • 8 One More Cup of Coffee (Valley Below) 4:14
  • 9 Sara 4:29
  • 10 Just Like a Woman 4:31
  • 11 Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door 4:22

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