Bob Dylan 1980 Toronto - Pressing On

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[@BarnoEire]

I never thought I'd say this but Bob's Gospel period from 79-81 is by far my favourite live wise. Obviously the bible, spirituality, redemption and transcendence runs through all his work but this time in particular just hits me straight in the heart.

[@patpinckley1489]

The Saved album was a masterpiece of faith and spiritual growth. Some critics were to blind to comprehend it. I imagine they still are.

[@toddhyatt4778]

Dear Pat: You can say that again. Look at the reviews of "Trouble No More," the magnificent collection of 100 songs from Bob's intense three-year evangelical phase, which came out in November 2017. Almost every review says the same damn thing as all the others -- and the same damn thing that nearly all the critics, in their infinite wisdom, said of the three Christian albums upon their release. With few exceptions, it's one cliche or platitude after another -- as though all these idiot-journalists are shouting into the same echo chamber. Which, of course, they are. Do they crib from one another? Such reprehensible blinkered criticism. And forty years on they're saying the same damn things. Media people are the most conformist, most rigid, most narrow-minded dolts in the country and in the Western world. Dylan was right to expect hostility to his message, elements of which had existed in his art all along. Bob's so-called fans and followers turned on him faster than you can shout "Judas!" But you get it, Pat, as do several other pilgrims here. Ours can be a lonesome path, but for Dylan and us there can be no other. We've taken the detours, and they're all dead ends. So we press on, trusting that we stay on the one true path.

[@juryklymko703]

SO TRUE!

[@nicholasadams838]

@@toddhyatt4778 Dylan has always been willing to go against the grain and walk the bitter dance of loneliness. a prophet is never welcomed in his own town...he did later get a grammy for slow train & nobel prize he may have a million people at his feet but all he sees are dark eyes. i personally love the band ,especially on Are you resdy. Dylan also had an encounter with Christ where he was told America is under judgement and Christ is coming soon..hence the intensity. years earlier hed written its not to stand naked under unknowing eyes but for myself and friends these songs did i write

[@AmyAlways]

I agree, Pat! Beautiful treasures on that album :)

[@kevinhorton8617]

In an interview he said that he went gospel because he needed weed money. I don't care. love the set. love this tune.

[@judithgzlz7013]

Listening in 2020. I pray that Dylan and all believers are pressing on, So true "many try to stop me, shake me up in my mind" as the mind/heart is where the main Battle is ... ( the battle is not to the swift or strong But to those that endure to the END ). It's a choice in life we all have 🙂🙏

[@jillschoenfeldwhite5534]

Heard this song for the first time at 75 years old thanks to the miracle of You Tube! Have been listening to Bob's Gospel years songs for a long time, but was unaware of his Black Gospel creations. Love his piano duet version of "Abraham, Martin and John" with Clydie King that he performed at the end of his concerts which I became aware of on KZbin, but unaware of Pressing On and a few others. Read that he would end each concert playing the piano with his Black backup singers. Such an emotional song. Bob has an unbelievable God given talent that is one of a kind!

[@malbuff]

Try "Every Grain of Sand" if you haven't already.

[@bobbennett4813]

I’m no Christian but fuck me that’s top, top Gospel sang with conviction

[@p.turtle2085]

It's funny how this period of Dylan's career has been largely overlooked. It's obvious the man was brilliant. Whether you're a gospel fan or not, this performance is spine tingling. I hope that one day the Massey hall concerts will be released as part of his Bootleg series.

[@TheSamoht67]

Right on

[@110577Mike]

Looks like he heard you!

[@horsecockphepner]

from your lips to bobby;s ears. its happening.

[@wyliegarcia5965]

Never heard this til now; you're right: my spine tingled.

[@patrickdelaney2299]

Here, Here !

[@haveatomato]

I’m not religious at all, but I’ve always thought his albums Saved and Shot of Love were among the best work he ever made. The lyrics and band are phenomenal.

[@thesongtowoody]

very good yep. appreciate your comment. have them in a bit of rotation on cd in my 1990 cadillac and on my luxman pd444 japanese turntable on lp...

[@richardloring7545]

DapperDave ripped me off once...Wasnt you was it...Cyprus 98 n Hitchin town 2000?? Hope it is u? Why Dave..100 quid n your soul

[@markbranscombe6485]

Just catching up on these two albums and yes, agree, very uplifting and soulful.

[@mikhailbirukov7853]

Bob Dylan was one of the few people who converted me to Christian faith back in 1995 - with his record Saved.

[@jonathancranfill4995]

@@markbranscombe6485 y Yyy

[@n9zmn]

Saw Dylan in Chicago last weekend. Felt like I was witnessing Shakespeare at the globe.

[@darryle.5420]

Those voices are like bathing in praise.

[@jorgejohnson451]

Thank you, Lord, for blessing Bob with these spirit-fueled days. I suspect the Spirit was in Bob from the start and is with him to this day. But this is a real special part of Bob’s life and career, and those of us who lived through it were blessed as well. Keep pressing on.

[@bohemianriverband2956]

Yep

[@martinbuchanan7871]

Bob dylan is my religion.i found a tape of desire when i was 14 and it blew my mind.theres not a song or album ive not heard hundreds of versions of. Im 37 now and still listen to dylan most days. Hes the greatest singer ,songwriter there will ever be. Theres nobody or nothing else that can make me feel the way he does. Some people say he carnt sing etc. You either get dylan or you dont .

[@tomdale1313]

i wanted to be dylan , i'm 67 now and have no need for that type of stuff that was when i was 13 or so...i believe like this period of dylan's life produce some great stuff, dylan no stranger to people's dislikes of what he's expressing and how...the never ending tour is a great e.g.

[@willbigelow472]

I'm 37 and totally agree. Dylan is truly one of a kind. Can't express how much he moves me!

[@einsteindisguisedasrobinho717]

Only 2 people touch my soul...both I never met...Jesus and Dylan....... God Bless yooz all.... from Philly!

[@PutDownTheBunny]

Just want to say as a believer in Jesus Christ that this song inspires me. Thank you, Bob.

[@a2zme]

This is absolutely insane.

[@bohemianriverband2956]

Isn't it

[@JSA17103017]

One of his best live perfomances!!

[@bohemianriverband2956]

Toronto 1980 is this. Agreed

[@SteveHewittMusic]

I love these songs so much! The only Jesus songs I listen too, as I find Bob is sincere and his only aim when he sang was to lift God high and honour Him. Best songs from Bob IMO

[@bohemianriverband2956]

Toronto 1980 is mind-blowing Apex Bob

[@johnodonnell8697]

I can't love this song any better

[@georgeworsham2216]

This song is a great masterpiece that has been duplicated by many performers. Dylan always brings magic out with his singing.

[@tonyfarias859]

Blessing me today 🙏💪

[@Scotsgrey13]

Bob produced some of his greatest songs during this period of his career (1979-1981).

[@TheSamoht67]

Always love the way this builds and builds then...boom.....thanks Bob

[@bobratcliffe3599]

I BELIEVE Bob can sing, and sing very well. Such an inspirational song! Just lifts me up!!

[@iansing5278]

Bob's pressin on, that piano. Oh my lord, those voices.. Beautiful...

[@elianalima4388]

Amazing my Lord..Beautiful Bob Dylan and Band Vocal..

[@EliezerPennywhistler]

Always a pleasure to hear people clap on the beat and not on the off-beat. That way it doesn't confuse the back-up singers.

[@AndySalinger33]

Shake the dust off of your feet, don’t look back/nothin’ can hold you down...nothin’ that you lack.

[@1022rebelreddog]

these ladies are great.!

[@magnumdujardin7297]

Ones at the front row or on stage ?

[@samderrida]

He married one of them!

[@michaelsledjeski6358]

Just discovered this gem. Wow -powerful performance by Dylan and the choir, great song about conviction, faith and spirit. You needn't be religious to get it.

[@toddhyatt4778]

Dear Michael: Precisely, Michael. Well said. But you might be surprised how many former devotees of Dylan reviled him for his message of renewal and salvation -- and consequently tuned out the "voice of a generation." Or maybe you wouldn't be surprised, since you've probably seen it a thousand times. To all secular Bob Dylan fans: "Yes, non-believers, you can appreciate Bob's Christian corpus. You can remain true to your atheism while listening to the gospel music. So sit back and enjoy the show. And cool it." I don't suppose that they'd pay any attention.

[@juryklymko703]

@@toddhyatt4778 "None so blind as those who WILL not see!"

[@empress408]

Have just watched the Rolling Thunder Revue film. At the end discovered the year in which I saw him in KC. Was this tour. Utterly spellbinding. Had to wait all these years to see someone’s video 🥰 Truly an Easter weekend!

[@stinger1756]

Praise the Lord. June 24, 2022.

[@fornostios8970]

Truly magical!

[@kjam22]

Got to be one of his best live performances

[@MartinSmith]

kjam22 The entire Toronto concert is available with Dylan's latest Bootleg series !!

[@randallkennedy2589]

The Massey Hall Shows were fantastic performances. 4 Nights.

[@einsteindisguisedasrobinho717]

This, serve somebody and precious angel r his best 3 "Christian" songs.....IMO...with 'slow train' right there too... 'SERVE' is in MY top 5 of his all time....

[@joeordinary1890]

surely one of his finest vocal performances

[@misterjones2u]

there has been many high points to this man's career, but this is certainly one of them

[@thehybridvine]

Bob Wrote the 3 greatest gospel albums of all time 🙏😎💜

[@bohemianriverband2956]

So true

[@carmelcrowley158]

Pressing on to the higher calling of my Lord. Many tried to stop me prove to me, what's lost found,

[@HerRoyalKateness]

Me too, Bobby, me too. Happy New Year 2023! I hope that we could be together soon.

[@jacoblandman6024]

This is was needed in my life! Beautiful.

[@theloniouscoltrane3778]

Bob Dylan was a born-again Christian, and he was also a backslider. But he's still the greatest songwriter of all time.

[@robertdavidson9393]

Owned these albums as a teen !Still do!Great female voices!

[@Yilmaz413]

Not Religious but these are amazing songs! People have to forget about about critics and reviews. Just listen and make your own mind up...

[@GPBraaten]

Well, I am pressing on. Thank you, Bob Dylan. Wow, this song is 40 years old!

[@MartinSmith]

NOW THAT'S GOSPEL 🎼🎶

[@bohemianriverband2956]

Would have loved to be there

[@bohemianriverband2956]

Bob's amazing

[@davidmason9925]

I went out and bought “Shot of Love” and everything I could get my hands on by Bob during those years! Even though the Evangelical world didn’t get behind him; I believe that those who experienced the Holy Spirit in Dylan’s writings are still ministered to by his current works! He has been mightily used of God! Thanks Zimmy!

[@djlax90210]

So glad Bob Is proclaiming the GOSPEL of the LORD JESUS CHRIST! Means so very much

[@azizshowery9428]

Dylan’s conversion coincided with mine. Leaving behind the old to enter the new is what “Pressing On” is about.

[@bohemianriverband2956]

Keep pressing on Bob brought about my conversion too

[@DanPerry1956]

The Godfather of Christian rock today. His was the first rock and roll Christian music. At the time, it was just Gospel songs on the radio. Anyone agree?

[@MrOopsjd]

People who say Bob Dylan can't sing...are not my kind of people, man.

[@robertwalton7565]

Hey! I was at this concert at Massey Hall! It was amazing. Very cool.

[@juryklymko703]

So was I. The most powerful sacred music I ever heard.

[@tallilaholzel4677]

Wunderschöner Gospel!! Danke, Bobby.

[@mscosmiccat]

Thank you Peter for sharing this amazing performance with us.

[@puresounds5426]

Wow , Faith in Christ unshaken !

[@robdavidson1876]

I don't know why this album was so underrated as a teen I loved it!

[@arturoaguilera7890]

Avanzando hacia mi Señor. Gracias mi señor por todas las cosas q me das ❤️

[@jpmaya7284]

congratulations Bob Dylan Nobel Leaureate

[@cdmichal7033]

These songs are divinely Inspired . When articles say his {so Called}Christian period. I get irritated .The man was filled with Holy Spirit .I was a young spirit filled Christian when this music was put out .It witnessed to my Spirit. Still does.

[@RhysPitman94]

Spine tingling stuff right here.

[@raindeerprojekt4119]

for my mom Press on!!! Dylan says so

[@timebandit8535]

Such a great song!

[@rolandoaponte9062]

Atheists and non-believers were not benevolent with Dylan's "Saved" album, but it was one of his finest.

[@farragutspikes1]

Maybe my favourite Zimmy song.

[@noelmoore4474]

I am in the middle of reading "Trouble in MInd" by Clinton Heylin. Toronto gets a mention in Chapter 7. This song just keeps Pressin' On and On and On!! Terrific band, Terrific Backing Vocals, Terrific Performance, Terrific Message!

[@LindaHobby1]

Praise The Lord ❤

[@targarosko]

wonderful share great thanks Peter ♥♥♥

[@carmelcrowley158]

Ĺove this !☺

[@susandoyle6551]

Awesome 👏

[@randallkennedy2066]

His Toronto Massey Hall shows were sensational.

[@stefanschug9212]

Wow Dylan the greatest!!!!!!!

[@susanrice3401]

Amazing and Beautiful!!

[@carmelcrowley158]

1980 live concert, 40 years ago a blink of an a eye

[@kayowilson4218]

Thank you Bob for "pressing on!" Phillippians3:14

[@JSA17103017]

Amazing!!! Thanks

[@maxragno9881]

What’s to come has already been!

[@ThomasMeese]

Thank you so much, Peter, for sharing❗️That moment at 03:28 😍👍 "Shake the dust off of your feet, don't look back. Nothing can hold you down, nothing that you lack."

[@keithramm535]

glorious!

[@andreafrancis2451]

another fellow jew who came to the acceptance of Jesus as the anointed one Yeshua Homesheach. Baruch Haba BeShem Adonai. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. "through you shall all of the families of the earth be blessed"

[@smoothbeak]

Never heard this before, this is really great :)

[@HOPEFOREVERYDY]

Pressing on

[@terryfalwell3896]

Skilled and pure.

[@RMT192]

Elvis had passed, so he's sitting in his throne.

[@raindeerprojekt4119]

The holy spirit has entered the building

[@stefanschug9212]

Dylan in Perfektion Best ever

[@peterrossi3349]

My dad’s song

[@mapo7053]

God I wish I was in first row

[@jaguarJS]

His inspiration - But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus - Phil 3:13-14

[@PoBoy65]

Bob's even cool when he does Bible!

[@JimDandy22223]

Christ has risen! XB!! XA!!!

[@willjohn1517]

❤️ - Bobby

[@wernerschopf2837]

Wahnsinnig guter Song!

[@elianalima4388]

Bob Dilan is great man..

[@worldroots1027]

Amen

[@jesusissouthern]

Jesus is a Lord of strength. What you lack He provides. Ask and accept.

[@duugro]

Magic

[@bau6078]

Great performance jeusu a very kind man son of gud we Are All sons of god

[@TylerNotTiler]

Just went to CHURCH!

[@marakaretsos5204]

⭐️⭐️🎼

[@misterpeppercorn3078]

Yes, Yes, Yes< 👍☝👍☝👍

[@brianpospiel3758]

Thought a bolt of lightning was gonna tear the roof off

[@JSA17103017]

Impresionante!!

[@wakeoftheflood2]

Back when you could lean on the edge of the stage