1985 EMPIRE BURLESQUE
RECORDING SESSIONS
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January
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The Power Station |
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Cherokee Studio, |
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A & M Studios, |
February
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Cherokee Studio, |
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Cherokee Studio, |
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Studio A, The Power Station |
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Studio A, The Power Station |
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Studio A, The Power Station |
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Studio A, The Power Station |
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Studio A, The Power Station |
March
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Studio B, The Power Station |
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The Power Station |
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The Power Station |
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Empire Burlesque overdub recording session
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Tight Connection To My Heart
(Has Anybody Seen My Love) |
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Clean Cut Kid |
Peggi Blue, Queen Esther Marrow, Carolyn Dennis (backing vocals).
Richard Seher
(synthesizer) and Bashiri Johnson (percussion) were added
at an overdub session at Shake Down Studio,
Official releases
Released on Empire Burlesque,
Released in remastered versions on EMPIRE BURLESQUE, Columbia 88691924312-31 as part of the CD box THE COMPLETE ALBUM COLLECTION, VOL. ONE, 5 November 2013.
1 without
overdubs released on Bob Dylan Springtime In New York: The Bootleg Series
Vol. 16 1980-1985, Disc 5,
Columbia Legacy 1943986580205, 17 September 2021.
Notes
The recording date for the master of the first track is not known.
The master for track 2 was recorded 26 July 1984 at Delta Recording Studio in New York City, New York.
Stereo studio recordings.
References
Michael Krogsgaard: Bob Dylan: The Recording Sessions (Part 7). The Bridge #5, Winter 1999, pp. 18-35.
Gavin Selerie: The
Opposite Of What The Experts Say: Springtime in New
York 1980-1985. The Bridge issue 71, pages 47-79.
Derek Barker: Waiting For
Spring To Come. Isis issue 216, pages 13-28.
Nicholas Birns:
Review Of Springtime In New York. The Dylan Review
Vol. 3.2, Fall/Winter 2021-2022.
Session info updated 31 January 2022.
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Cherokee Studio |
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Empire Burlesque recording session |
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Seeing The Real You At
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Bob Dylan (vocal & guitar), Mike Campbell (guitar), Benmont Tench (keyboards), John R. Paruolo (keyboards), Howie Epstein (bass), Don Heffington (drums).
Richard Seher
(synthesizer) and Bashiri Johnson (percussion) were
added at an overdub session at Shake Down Studio,
Note. This track is not circulating without overdubs.
Official releases
Released on Empire Burlesque,
Released in remastered version on EMPIRE BURLESQUE, Columbia 88691924312-31 as part of the CD box THE COMPLETE ALBUM COLLECTION, VOL. ONE, 5 November 2013.
Released on BLUES, Columbia/Legacy 88697009172, 19 December 2006.
References
Michael Krogsgaard: Bob Dylan: The Recording Sessions (Part 7). The Bridge #5, Winter 1999, pp. 18-35.
Stereo studio recordings.
Session info updated 21 November 2013.
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A & M Studios |
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28 and 29 February 1985 |
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We Are The World recording session produced by Quincy Jones. |
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We Are The World (Michael Jackson/Lionel
Ritchie) |
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We Are The World (Michael Jackson/Lionel
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We Are The World (Michael Jackson/Lionel
Ritchie) |
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We Are The World (Michael Jackson/Lionel
Ritchie) |
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We Are The World (Michael Jackson/Lionel
Ritchie) |
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We Are The World (Michael Jackson/Lionel
Ritchie) |
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We Are The World (Michael Jackson/Lionel
Ritchie) |
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We Are The World (Michael Jackson/Lionel
Ritchie) |
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We Are The World (Michael Jackson/Lionel
Ritchie) |
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We Are The World (Michael Jackson/Lionel
Ritchie) |
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We Are The World (Michael Jackson/Lionel
Ritchie) |
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We Are The World (Michael Jackson/Lionel
Ritchie) |
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We Are The World (Michael Jackson/Lionel
Ritchie) |
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We Are The World (Michael Jackson/Lionel
Ritchie) |
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We Are The World (Michael Jackson/Lionel
Ritchie) |
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We Are The World (Michael Jackson/Lionel
Ritchie) |
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We Are The World (Michael Jackson/Lionel
Ritchie) |
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We Are The World (Michael Jackson/Lionel
Ritchie) |
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We Are The World (Michael Jackson/Lionel
Ritchie) |
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We Are The World (Michael Jackson/Lionel
Ritchie) |
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We Are The World (Michael Jackson/Lionel
Ritchie) |
Basic track used during these sessions: John Barnes (synthesizer), Michael Boddicker (synthesizer), Mike Melvoin (synthesizer), Louis Johnson (bass), John Robinson (drums).
1 Dan Aykroyd (vocal), Harry Belafonte (vocal), Lindsey Buckingham (vocal), Kim Carnes (vocal), Ray Charles (vocal), Sheila E (vocal), Bob Geldof (vocal), Hall And Oates (vocal), James Ingram (vocal), Jackie Jackson (vocal), La Toya Jackson (vocal), Marlon Jackson (vocal), Michael Jackson (vocal), Randy Jackson (vocal), Tito Jackson (vocal), Al Jarreau (vocal), Waylon Jennings (vocal), Billy Joel (vocal), Cyndi Lauper (vocal), Huey Lewis (vocal), Kenny Loggins (vocal), Bette Midler (vocal), Willie Nelson (vocal), Jeffrey Osborne (vocal), Steve Perry (vocal), Greg Phillinganes (keyboards), The Pointer Sisters (vocal), Lionel Richie (vocal), Smokey Robinson (vocal), Kenny Rogers (vocal), Diana Ross (vocal), Paul Simon (vocal), Bruce Springsteen (vocal), Tina Turner (vocal), Dionne Warwick (vocal), Stevie Wonder (vocal).
2, 3 Bob Dylan (vocal), Quincy Jones (vocal), Stevie Wonder (piano).
4, 5, 6, 14-21 Bob Dylan (vocal) overdub on basic track.
7, 10, 12 Bob Dylan (vocal) overdub on basic track with Stevie Wonder (piano).
8, 9, 11, 13 Bob Dylan (vocal), Stevie Wonder (piano).
Note. Unreleased tracks are not circulating.
Official releases
1 dubbed by 16 and 19 released on single Columbia
US7-04839,
1 dubbed by 16 and 19 released on
1, 3, 12, 16 released in the video THE HISTORY BEHIND THE SONG, April 1985.
1, 3, 12, 16 released in the video THE MAKING OF WE ARE THE WORLD, February 1986.
Stereo studio recordings.
Session info updated 1 September 2003.
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Cherokee Studio |
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Empire Burlesque recording session |
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Trust Yourself |
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Queen Of Rock 'n' Roll |
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I'll Remember You |
Bob Dylan (vocal & guitar), Mike Campbell (guitar), Howie Epstein (bass), Don Heffington (drums).
Richard Seher (synthesizer) and Bashiri Johnson (percussion), Darryl Dixin, Robin Eubanks, David Watson, Marvin Daniels (horns) were added at an overdub session at Shake Down Studio, New York City, New York, March 1985.
Notes
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1 is not circulating without the overdubs that
were recorded at Shake Down Studios in
· 2 may or may not be a Bob Dylan composition and is not circulating.
Official releases
1, 3 released on Empire
Burlesque,
1, 3 released in remastered versions on EMPIRE BURLESQUE, Columbia 88691924312-31 as part of the CD box THE COMPLETE ALBUM COLLECTION, VOL. ONE, 5 November 2013.
References
Michael Krogsgaard: Bob Dylan: The Recording Sessions (Part 7). The Bridge #5, Winter 1999, pp. 18-35.
Stereo studio recordings.
Session info updated 21 November 2013.
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Cherokee Studio |
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12 and 14 February 1985 |
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Empire Burlesque recording session |
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Straight A's In Love |
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Straight A's In Love |
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I See Fire In Your Eyes |
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Waiting To Get Beat |
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Emotionally Yours |
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Emotionally Yours |
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The Very Thought Of You |
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Seeing The Real You At Last |
Bob Dylan (vocal & guitar), Mike Campbell (guitar), Vince Melamed (keyboards), Howie Epstein (bass), Don Heffington (drums).
Richard
Seher (synthesizer) and Bashiri
Johnson (percussion) were added at an overdub session at Shake Down Studio,
Official releases
6 released on Empire
Burlesque,
6 released in remastered version on EMPIRE BURLESQUE, Columbia 88691924312-31 as part of the CD box THE COMPLETE ALBUM COLLECTION, VOL. ONE, 5 November 2013.
6 released on single
2, 5, 8 released on Bob Dylan Springtime
In New York: The Bootleg Series Vol. 16 1980-1985,
Disc 5, Columbia Legacy 1943986580205, 17 September 2021.
Notes
1, 2 is called Straight As In Love Everyone Likes on the recording sheet.
3 may or may not be a Bob Dylan composition and is not circulating.
5 probably recorded 12 February.
6 overdubbed before release at Shake Down Studios in New York City, New York, 15 February – 13 March 1985.
There were also recording sessions in this studio 13 and 17 February. No details are known from these sessions.
Stereo studio recordings.
References
Michael Krogsgaard: Bob Dylan: The Recording Sessions (Part 7). The Bridge #5, Winter 1999, pp. 18-35.
Gavin Selerie:
The Opposite Of What The Experts Say: Springtime in
New York 1980-1985. The Bridge issue 71, pages 47-79.
Derek Barker: Waiting For Spring To Come. Isis issue 216, pages
13-28.
Nicholas Birns:
Review Of Springtime In New York. The Dylan Review
Vol. 3.2, Fall/Winter 2021-2022.
Session info updated 31 January 2022.
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Studio A |
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The Power Station |
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Empire Burlesque recording session |
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When The Night Comes Falling From The Sky |
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When The Night Comes Falling From The Sky |
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When The Night Comes Falling From The Sky |
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When The Night Comes Falling From The Sky |
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When The Line Forms |
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When The Night Comes Falling From The Sky |
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Never Gonna Be The Same Again |
Bob Dylan (guitar, vocal), Roy Steve van Zandt (guitar), Bittan (piano), Robbie Shakespeare (bass) and Sly Dunbar (drums), Madelyn Quebec (backing vocal).
Official releases
One of 2-4 or 6
released on THE BOOTLEG SERIES (RARE & UNRELEASED) 1961-1991, Volume 3,
1 and one of 2 and 3
released on Bob Dylan Springtime In New York: The Bootleg Series
Vol. 16 1980-1985, Disc 5, Columbia Legacy 1943986580205, 17
September 2021.
Notes
1 billed as “slow version” on the recording sheet.
2, 3 billed as “fast version” on the recording sheet.
5, 7 billed as “rough demo” on the recording sheet.
5 is not circulating and may or may not be a Bob Dylan composition.
6 billed as “remake” on the recording sheet.
Stereo studio recordings.
References
Michael Krogsgaard: Bob Dylan: The Recording Sessions (Part 7). The Bridge #5, Winter 1999, pp. 18-35.
Gavin Selerie:
The Opposite Of What The Experts Say: Springtime in
New York 1980-1985. The Bridge issue 71, pages 47-79.
Derek Barker: Waiting For Spring To Come. Isis issue 216, pages
13-28.
Nicholas Birns:
Review Of Springtime In New York. The Dylan Review
Vol. 3.2, Fall/Winter 2021-2022.
Session info updated 31 January 2022.
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Studio A |
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The Power Station |
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Empire Burlesque recording session |
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Never Gonna Be The Same Again |
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Never Gonna Be The Same Again |
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Never Gonna Be The Same Again |
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Never Gonna Be The Same Again |
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Never Gonna Be The Same Again |
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Never Gonna Be The Same Again |
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Never Gonna Be The Same Again |
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Never Gonna Be The Same Again |
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Never Gonna Be The Same Again |
Bob Dylan (guitar, vocal), Robbie Shakespeare (bass) and Sly Dunbar (drums), Queen Ester Marrow, Debra Byrd, Carolyn Dennis (backing vocals).
Backing
vocals by Queen Ester Marrow, Peggi Blue and Carolyn
Dennis were added at an overdub session
Notes
· All are uncirculated except track 9.
· 2 and 8 are interrupted, the others are complete takes.
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9 overdubbed before release at Shake Down
Studios in
Official releases
9 released on Empire
Burlesque,
9 released in remastered version on EMPIRE BURLESQUE, Columbia 88691924312-31 as part of the CD box THE COMPLETE ALBUM COLLECTION, VOL. ONE, 5 November 2013.
References
Michael Krogsgaard: Bob Dylan: The Recording Sessions (Part 7). The Bridge #5, Winter 1999, pp. 18-35.
Stereo studio recordings.
Session info updated 21 November 2013.
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Studio A |
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The Power Station |
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Empire Burlesque recording session |
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Something’s Burning Baby |
Bob Dylan (guitar, vocal), Al Kooper (guitar), Stuart Kimball (guitar), Richard Stevenson (synthesizer), Robbie Shakespeare (bass) and Sly Dunbar (drums), Queen Ester Marrow, Debra Byrd, Carolyn Dennis (backing vocals).
References
Michael Krogsgaard: Bob Dylan: The Recording Sessions (Part 7). The Bridge #5, Winter 1999, pp. 18-35.
Stereo studio recordings.
Session info updated 1 September 2003.
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Studio A |
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The Power Station |
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Empire Burlesque recording session |
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When The Night Comes Falling From The Sky |
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When The Night Comes Falling From The Sky |
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When The Night Comes Falling From The Sky |
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When The Night Comes Falling From The Sky |
Bob Dylan (guitar, vocal), Al Kooper (guitar), Stuart Kimball (guitar), Richard Stevenson (synthesizer), Robbie Shakespeare (bass) and Sly Dunbar (drums), Queen Ester Marrow, Debra Byrd, Carolyn Dennis (backing vocals).
Richard Seher (synthesizer) and Bashiri Johnson (percussion), Darryl Dixin, Robin Eubanks, David Watson, Marvin Daniels (horns) were added at an overdub session at Shake Down Studio, New York City, New York, March 1985.
Note. Only track 4 is circulating.
Official releases
4 released on Empire
Burlesque,
4 released on single
4 released in remastered version on EMPIRE BURLESQUE, Columbia 88691924312-31 as part of the CD box THE COMPLETE ALBUM COLLECTION, VOL. ONE, 5 November 2013.
References
Michael Krogsgaard: Bob Dylan: The Recording Sessions (Part 7). The Bridge #5, Winter 1999, pp. 18-35.
Stereo studio recordings.
Session info updated 21 November 2013.
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Studio A |
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The Power Station |
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Empire Burlesque recording session |
Bob Dylan (guitar, vocal), Mark Knopfler (guitar), Ted Perlman (guitar), Alan Clark (synthesizer), Robbie Shakespeare (bass) and Sly Dunbar (drums).
Note. No tracks are known from this recording session.
References
Michael Krogsgaard: Bob Dylan: The Recording Sessions (Part 7). The Bridge #5, Winter 1999, pp. 18-35.
Session info updated 1 September 2003.
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Studio B |
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The Power Station |
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6 March 1985 |
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Empire Burlesque recording session |
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Dark Eyes |
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Dark Eyes |
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Dark Eyes |
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Dark Eyes |
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Dark Eyes |
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Dark Eyes |
Bob Dylan (vocal, harmonica & guitar).
Official releases
6 released on Empire
Burlesque,
6 released on single
6 released on 3 CD box set DYLAN,
6released in remastered version on EMPIRE BURLESQUE, Columbia 88691924312-31 as part of the CD box THE COMPLETE ALBUM COLLECTION, VOL. ONE, 5 November 2013.
3 or 4 released
on Bob Dylan Springtime In New York: The Bootleg Series
Vol. 16 1980-1985, Disc 5, Columbia Legacy 1943986580205, 17 September
2021.
Notes
Only the released tracks are circulating.
1, 2 are interrupted
5 is a false start.
Michael Krogsgaard dates this session 3 March 1985.
Stereo studio recordings.
References
Michael Krogsgaard: Bob Dylan: The Recording Sessions (Part 7). The Bridge #5, Winter 1999, pp. 18-35.
Gavin Selerie:
The Opposite Of What The Experts Say: Springtime in
New York 1980-1985. The Bridge issue 71, pages 47-79.
Derek Barker: Waiting For Spring To Come. Isis issue 216, pages
13-28.
Nicholas Birns:
Review Of Springtime In New York. The Dylan Review
Vol. 3.2, Fall/Winter 2021-2022.
Session info updated 31 January 2022.
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6 March 1985 |
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Empire Burlesque recording session |
Bob Dylan (guitar, vocal), Mark Knopfler (guitar), Ted Perlman (guitar), Alan Clark (synthesizer), Robbie Shakespeare (bass) and Sly Dunbar (drums).
Note. No tracks are known from this recording session.
References
Michael Krogsgaard: Bob Dylan: The Recording Sessions (Part 7). The Bridge #5, Winter 1999, pp. 18-35.
Session info updated 1 September 2003.
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