VA - May Your Song Always Be Sung, The Songs of Bob Dylan Vol. 1+2 [1997-2001] (2 x CDs)

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VA - May Your Song Always Be Sung, The Songs of Bob Dylan Vol. 1+2 [1997-2001] (2 x CDs)

May Your Song Always Be Sung: The Songs of Bob Dylan Vol. 1 (1997) and Vol. 2 (2001) are fascinating explorations of Dylan’s songwriting legacy, brought together by BMG Ariola. These tribute albums feature a diverse roster of artists reinterpreting Dylan’s work, offering fresh perspectives on songs that are often inseparable from Dylan’s own delivery.

Volume 1 opens with Michael Hedges’ atmospheric rendition of All Along the Watchtower, while José Feliciano gives a poignant take on Masters of War. The set is a mix of faithful tributes and ambitious reimaginings, including The Box Tops’ I Shall Be Released, a country-soul hybrid, and the rugged Subterranean Homesick Blues from Harry Nilsson. Rare gems surface in versions of Blind Willie McTell by The Dream Syndicate and Seven Days by Jimmy Barnes, songs not often covered and offering fresh angles on Dylan’s lesser-known catalog.

Volume 2 continues the journey with equally eclectic selections, featuring interpretations from artists across genres. These compilations are notable for bringing together mainstream and underground musicians, proving Dylan’s influence stretches far beyond folk and rock.

For listeners who appreciate well-researched, deep-dive collections, these albums deliver an intriguing mix of celebrated classics and overlooked treasures. These are solid examples of Dylan’s songs adapting to different voices over decades. (B)

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Track lists

CD1

01 Michael Hedges - All Along the Watchtower 3:01

02 Josè Feliciano - Masters of War 4:45

03 Bobby Bare - Blowin' in the Wind 2:57

04 Phil Carmen - Chimes of Freedom 4:05

05 Steven Keene - Never say Goodbye 3:29

06 Zimmermen - Series of Dreams 5:38

07 Thomas Helmig - Memphis Blues Again 3:46

08 Jeff Healey Band - When the Night Comes Falling From the Sky 4:54

09 Jimmy Barnes - Seven Days 4:11

10 Carlene Carter - Trust Yourself 3:22

11 Rita Chiarelli - Highway 61 Revisited 4:36

12 Nilsson - Subterranean Homesick Blues 3:22

13 Sports - Ballad of a Thin Man 4:46

14 Hooters - All I Really Want to Do 3:56

15 Jennifer Warnes - Sign on the Window 2:45

16 Box Tops - I Shall be Released 2:48

17 Dream Syndicate - Blind Willie McTell 5:28

18 Gotthard - Mighty Quinn 3:17

19 Leningrad Cowboys - Knockin' on Heaven's Door 6:21

Vol. 2

01 Etta James - Gotta Serve Somebody 6:50

02 Articolo 31 - Come una Pietra Scalciata (Like A Rolling Stone) 4:12

03 Patti Smith - Wicked Messenger 3:48

04 Cowboys Junkies - If You Gotta Go, Go Now 3:08

05 Elvis Presley - Tomorrow is A Long Time 5:23

06 Barbara Gosza - Just Like A Woman 5:33

07 Nina Simone - Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues 4:52

08 King Candy - Simple Twist of Fate 3:28

09 Heartland - T.V. Talkin' Song 4:02

10 Gary Burton - I Want You 3:29

11 Steve Young - Don't Think Twice, It's Allright 4:09

12 Ann Christy - Walk Out in The Rain (live) 3:33

13 Odetta - Paths of Victory 2:26

14 Melanie - Sign on The Window 2:27

15 Kiko Veneno Con Juan Perro - Memphis Blues Again 4:36

16 Gerd Köster - Muse feife inne Wind (live) 3:49

17 Stone Country - Million Dollar Bash 2:17

18 Vacels - Can You Please Crawl Out Your Window? 2:35

19 Kenny Wayne Shepherd - Everything is Broken 3:55

20 Harry Belafonte - Midnight Special 3:45

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