Blues on Blonde on Blonde (Blues Tribute to Bob Dylan Album)

Duke Robillard (Author), Walter Trout (Author), Deborah Coleman (Author), Sue Foley (Author), Eric Bibb (Author), Joe Louis Walker (Author), Sean Costello (Author), Cyril Neville (Author), Anders Osborne (Author), Brain Stoltz (Author) | Format: Audio CD

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• Audio CD
• ASIN: B002KRJT5S
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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When Bob Dylan's pop masterpiece Blonde on Blonde was originally released in 1966, young white musicians, including Dylan, had spent the earlier part of the decade paying tribute to blues artists who influenced them. It seems rather odd that in 2003 the tables have turned somewhat. Fully 37 years after the debut of Blonde on Blonde, Telarc gathers an assembly of contemporary blues artists to pay tribute to Dylan's masterpiece from his controversial electric period. On these 12 tracks, the Double Trouble (Stevie Ray Vaughan) rhythm section of Tommy Shannon on bass and Chris Layton on drums backs up such luminaries as C.J. Chenier, Deborah Coleman, Duke Robillard, Cyril Neville, and Joe Louis Walker. The best way to approach a project like this is to simply enjoy it on its own terms and not compare it to the original. With that in mind, this is an extremely enjoyable set.

1. Rainy Day Women #12 & 35 - Brain Stoltz

2. Most Likely You Go Your Way (And I'll Go Mine) - Sue Foley

3. Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat - Walter Trout

4. Visions of Johanna - Anders Osborne

5. Pledging My Time - Duke Robillard

6. Just Like a Woman - Eric Bibb

7. Stuck Inside of Mobile With the Memphis Blues - Joe Louis Walker

8. Obviously 5 Believers - Sean Costello

9. One of Us Must Know (Sooner or Later) - Clarence Bucaro

10. Temporary Like Achilles - Deborah Coleman

11. I Want You - Cyril Neville

12. Absolutely Sweet Marie - C.J. Chenier

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4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting takes on classic music, October 21, 2010

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This review is from: Blues on Blonde on Blonde (Blues Tribute to Bob Dylan Album) (Audio CD)

Bob Dylan is probably the most covered songwriter in history with covers of his many songs coming from every direction imaginable. Many times his songs hold up well to different interpretations and this is no exception. Dylan himself freely admits he takes inspiration from the blues so this is a good idea.
The songs are in the electric modern Chicago blues style here and are consistently good. Although just 12 songs, they stretch out on a number of times and it's a generous 67 minute plus running time, Highlights include: Sue Foley, Walter Trout, Eric Bibb, Walker, Costello, and Coleman.