Wow...what a wonderful change from the Austin City Limits Festival in 2007. Dylan is just a small-venue guy, which is fine with me. He's old school...doesn't care for jumbotrons and a bunch of fancy camerawork. Just you, him and the music. This is the fifth time I've seen him, and it ties with the 2003 performance at the Back Yard in Austin for being the best.
I have to say I prefer his vintage stuff, but I don't think the show would have been any better if I'd picked his set list; when you have hundreds of songs in your repertoire, it's hard to pick 15 or so that you think the crowd will enjoy. I'll take him "as is" any time!
Being up front and having the opportunity to witness his supreme talents was something I never dreamt possible, and seeing him at 4 of these Texas shows has been the greatest experience of my life. When I dance for him nothing else matters.
Submitted by kevinciviced7 on Fri, 08/07/2009 - 00:29.
5
I'm 20 years old and have never seen Bob Dylan nor Willie Nelson and I have to say both of them played very well. As far as the setlist, it only makes sense for him to play his new songs which he's marketing for his newest album. Every artist does this. The classics he played were good but I really enjoyed the new songs that seemed to have a lot of energy. He's still got it. Two thumbs up!
Bob Dylan has been making music for over 40 years, and you only expect him to play music from one decade? Believe it or not, a lot of his fans enjoy his music after the 60's too. He is playing to EVERYONE and performing what he enjoys too. So chill out, no one is making you listen to it anyway.
Submitted by kate farrell on Wed, 08/05/2009 - 14:39.
No Rating
maybe he wants u 2 listen 2 the words?
dont be a wiseass. remind me 2 spank u.
As I walked out tonight in the mystic garden
The wounded flowers were dangling from the vines
I was passing by yon cool and crystal fountain
Someone hit me from behind
Ain't talkin', just walkin'
Through this weary world of woe
Heart burnin', still yearnin'
No one on earth would ever know
They say prayer has the power to help
So pray from the mother
In the human heart an evil spirit can dwell
I'm trying to love my neighbor and do good unto others
But oh, mother, things ain't going well
Ain't talkin', just walkin'
I'll burn that bridge before you can cross
Heart burnin', still yearnin'
They'll be no mercy for you once you've lost
Now I'm all worn down by weepin'
My eyes are filled with tears, my lips are dry
If I catch my opponents ever sleepin'
I'll just slaughter them where they lie
Ain't talkin', just walkin'
Through the world mysterious and vague
Heart burnin', still yearnin'
Walking through the cities of the plague
The whole world is filled with speculation
The whole wide world which people say is round
They will tear your mind away from contemplation
They will jump on your misfortune when you're down
Ain't talkin', just walkin'
Eatin' hog eyed grease in hog eyed town
Heart burnin' – still yearnin'
Someday you'll be glad to have me around
They will crush you with wealth and power
Every waking moment you could crack
I'll make the most of one last extra hour
I'll avenge my father's death then I'll step back
Ain't talkin', just walkin'
Hand me down my walkin' cane
Heart burnin', still yearnin'
Got to get you out of my miserable brain
All my loyal and much loved companions
They approve of me and share my code
I practice a faith that's been long abandoned
Ain't no altars on this long and lonesome road
Ain't talkin', just walkin'
My mule is sick, my horse is blind
Heart burnin', still yearnin'
Thinkin' ‘bout that gal I left behind
It's bright in the heavens and the wheels are flying
Fame and honor never seem to fade
The fire's gone out but the light is never dying
Who says I can't get heavenly aid?
Ain't talkin', just walkin'
Carrying a dead man's shield
Heart burnin', still yearnin'
Walkin' with a toothache in my heel
The suffering is unending
Every nook and cranny has it's tears
I'm not playing, I'm not pretending
I'm not nursing any superfluous fears
Ain't talkin', just walkin'
Walkin' ever since the other night
Heart burnin', still yearnin'
Walkin' ‘til I'm clean out of sight
As I walked out in the mystic garden
On a hot summer day, hot summer lawn
Excuse me, ma'am I beg your pardon
There's no one here, the gardener is gone
Ain't talkin', just walkin'
Up the road around the bend
Heart burnin', still yearnin'
In the last outback, at the world's end
I can't understand those who complain about the concert not being a greatest hits show. Anyone who has seen Dylan the last twenty years knows he is going to play what he wants to and probably with a new arrangement that totally changes the melody to a sometimes unrecognizable new one. That's half the fun of going in the first place. Learn to appreciate how he changes the songs to become new again. He has written more than enough songs that the casual fan probably doesn't recognize a lot of them. Keep doing what you are doing Bob. We love it!
Submitted by jackennedy on Wed, 08/05/2009 - 13:11.
5
This was the best Bob show I have ever seen, more than I expected, and that's saying a lot. He is a true entertainer. What a tragedy his career would have been if he would have let the masses choose the evolution of the Never Ending Tour.
Used to idolize Bob Dylan. Went to Round Rock concert to hear classic 60's music. Instead he played unknown songs so about 1/3 of audience, including us walked out before the end of the concert. Why couldn't he play what we came to hear - Lay Lady Lady, Blowin in the Wind, Mr. Tambourine Man, etc.????
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The Living Legend
Wow...what a wonderful change from the Austin City Limits Festival in 2007. Dylan is just a small-venue guy, which is fine with me. He's old school...doesn't care for jumbotrons and a bunch of fancy camerawork. Just you, him and the music. This is the fifth time I've seen him, and it ties with the 2003 performance at the Back Yard in Austin for being the best.
I have to say I prefer his vintage stuff, but I don't think the show would have been any better if I'd picked his set list; when you have hundreds of songs in your repertoire, it's hard to pick 15 or so that you think the crowd will enjoy. I'll take him "as is" any time!
you think I'm past my prime..
Being up front and having the opportunity to witness his supreme talents was something I never dreamt possible, and seeing him at 4 of these Texas shows has been the greatest experience of my life. When I dance for him nothing else matters.
oooooooooooooo kid
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be careful what u wish 4.............:)
Great concert!
I'm 20 years old and have never seen Bob Dylan nor Willie Nelson and I have to say both of them played very well. As far as the setlist, it only makes sense for him to play his new songs which he's marketing for his newest album. Every artist does this. The classics he played were good but I really enjoyed the new songs that seemed to have a lot of energy. He's still got it. Two thumbs up!
Charlie Sexton...
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awe man!
Can't wait to see him
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The setlist looks great. Can't wait to see him in Dallas (Grand Prairie)!
Over 40 years of music...
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To all the complainers:
Bob Dylan has been making music for over 40 years, and you only expect him to play music from one decade? Believe it or not, a lot of his fans enjoy his music after the 60's too. He is playing to EVERYONE and performing what he enjoys too. So chill out, no one is making you listen to it anyway.
replying to spank u
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kate i am reminding you to spank me i like that a lot.
the kid
clean cut kid
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maybe he wants u 2 listen 2 the words?
dont be a wiseass. remind me 2 spank u.
As I walked out tonight in the mystic garden
The wounded flowers were dangling from the vines
I was passing by yon cool and crystal fountain
Someone hit me from behind
Ain't talkin', just walkin'
Through this weary world of woe
Heart burnin', still yearnin'
No one on earth would ever know
They say prayer has the power to help
So pray from the mother
In the human heart an evil spirit can dwell
I'm trying to love my neighbor and do good unto others
But oh, mother, things ain't going well
Ain't talkin', just walkin'
I'll burn that bridge before you can cross
Heart burnin', still yearnin'
They'll be no mercy for you once you've lost
Now I'm all worn down by weepin'
My eyes are filled with tears, my lips are dry
If I catch my opponents ever sleepin'
I'll just slaughter them where they lie
Ain't talkin', just walkin'
Through the world mysterious and vague
Heart burnin', still yearnin'
Walking through the cities of the plague
The whole world is filled with speculation
The whole wide world which people say is round
They will tear your mind away from contemplation
They will jump on your misfortune when you're down
Ain't talkin', just walkin'
Eatin' hog eyed grease in hog eyed town
Heart burnin' – still yearnin'
Someday you'll be glad to have me around
They will crush you with wealth and power
Every waking moment you could crack
I'll make the most of one last extra hour
I'll avenge my father's death then I'll step back
Ain't talkin', just walkin'
Hand me down my walkin' cane
Heart burnin', still yearnin'
Got to get you out of my miserable brain
All my loyal and much loved companions
They approve of me and share my code
I practice a faith that's been long abandoned
Ain't no altars on this long and lonesome road
Ain't talkin', just walkin'
My mule is sick, my horse is blind
Heart burnin', still yearnin'
Thinkin' ‘bout that gal I left behind
It's bright in the heavens and the wheels are flying
Fame and honor never seem to fade
The fire's gone out but the light is never dying
Who says I can't get heavenly aid?
Ain't talkin', just walkin'
Carrying a dead man's shield
Heart burnin', still yearnin'
Walkin' with a toothache in my heel
The suffering is unending
Every nook and cranny has it's tears
I'm not playing, I'm not pretending
I'm not nursing any superfluous fears
Ain't talkin', just walkin'
Walkin' ever since the other night
Heart burnin', still yearnin'
Walkin' ‘til I'm clean out of sight
As I walked out in the mystic garden
On a hot summer day, hot summer lawn
Excuse me, ma'am I beg your pardon
There's no one here, the gardener is gone
Ain't talkin', just walkin'
Up the road around the bend
Heart burnin', still yearnin'
In the last outback, at the world's end
Appreciating the genius of Dylan
No Rating
I can't understand those who complain about the concert not being a greatest hits show. Anyone who has seen Dylan the last twenty years knows he is going to play what he wants to and probably with a new arrangement that totally changes the melody to a sometimes unrecognizable new one. That's half the fun of going in the first place. Learn to appreciate how he changes the songs to become new again. He has written more than enough songs that the casual fan probably doesn't recognize a lot of them. Keep doing what you are doing Bob. We love it!
best show ever
This was the best Bob show I have ever seen, more than I expected, and that's saying a lot. He is a true entertainer. What a tragedy his career would have been if he would have let the masses choose the evolution of the Never Ending Tour.
Walked out before end of concert
Used to idolize Bob Dylan. Went to Round Rock concert to hear classic 60's music. Instead he played unknown songs so about 1/3 of audience, including us walked out before the end of the concert. Why couldn't he play what we came to hear - Lay Lady Lady, Blowin in the Wind, Mr. Tambourine Man, etc.????
set list
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mr. dylan if you feel a change comin on why dont you change your set list.
the kid
wuzzup wit dat?
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Charlie Sexton -- guest guitarist
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Charlie Sexton played electric guitar on all songs last night starting with "Honest With Me."
Dylan at The Dell Diamond
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What an honor! Bob Dylan... Need I say more?