Bob Dylan - Alternative Version of Tangled Up in Blue

This is featured on Bob Dylan's Bootleg Edition 3 album. I think its the best version of the song and you all should bow it its awesomeness!

[@jjjohnson4177]

As a poet I can't help but be moved by this song! Possibly Dylan's greatest song! "She opened up a book of poems and handed it to me written by an Italian poet from the thirteenth century and every one of them words rang true and flowed like burnin' coal pouring off of every page like it was written in my soul from me to you, Tangled up in Blue" JJ poetryman

[@miguelraeder3005]

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[@itsme20231]

This version is beautiful. Absolute poetry ❤

[@1AvW1]

Open E tuning? What a storyteller this man is! Man oh man...

[@christiancardenas6811]

One of the greatest songs of all time, for me. A lyrical story-telling masterpiece.

[@kocevarsonja]

he is trully a genius, never strictly following the lirics, always adding different versions, his songs are always changing adapting to the places where he was performing.

[@JM-jr4pr]

The greatest there ever will be. He is way out on his own.

[@miguelraeder3005]

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[@thinwolf4516]

A great song by one of the greatest songwriters of all time. Always leaves me with a terrible yearning for someone I never knew.

[@Gmanxxx1214]

From the clacking of Bob's coat buttons to the hypnotic D/D7 progression in the chorus. From the love drenched poet's carefully chosen words to his footloose and fancy free ability to quickly paint a visual picture. From top to bottom Bob is truly a legend that has pushed the limits of our willingness to look ourselves in the mirror. What a great human being to witness walk this Earth!

[@miguelraeder3005]

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[@pamdoyle3459]

THIS Is Tangled up in blue for me. Thank you! Mr Bewley, thank you for giving this to me

[@briangould6428]

you're right, this is the most awesome version

[@miguelraeder3005]

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[@rickyred12]

My god this is The Version. He sounds like the ghost of everyday great Americans singing and the guitar in that open E tuning sounds like a tolling bell. It puts the hair on my neck up, a chill goes down the spine and a teardrop falls for all that we’ve lost.

[@robertnewell5057]

From the New York sessions, isn't it? A fantastic version, but Bob has changed this so many times, different lyrics, chord positions, tempos, feels. See Eyolf Østrem for an extended rundown of the different lyrics and directions to some superb and unusual versions - Real Live is agreat place to start, but the ballad version from the 1978 world tour is also a standout.

[@kexpradio1]

You are quite correct. All bow to the Master Musician of our time!

[@kathebergin4815]

rock on! best poet...historian...songwriter...self-taught inspirational energy of reality. kath

[@joelchristman181]

When you break it down into basics.... cords, music, lyrics, poetry.... this is my greatest "song" of all time. It's #1 for me. This version epitomizes the beauty of this song so much and not only how easy it is to sing with but also how difficult it is to replicate. Dylan is the greatest songwriter of all time. And this song has the musical chops to stick with him. It's just a top notch song from beginning to end.

[@whiskey6actual]

you sure you liked it ?

[@miguelraeder3005]

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[@JK-ks3xq]

Love everything Dylan has done and does since I was in the 6th grade. Long time ago. My English text book cover was his Nashville Skyline album/vinyl cover. My all time favorite song of his; especially when he sings it in "first person". Really hits home. I lived it!

[@Dolby626]

this is a classic song ; i was 19 when Dylan's album Blood on Tracks came out and i was knocked out.. so good.. i was flipped and fel in love with all the songs of the albulm. To this day i admire it as the best ever Dylan album..Tangled up in Blue is full of emotions, simple life events,,, a story simple in a hook up melody...

[@kexpradio1]

I was 19 in 1975 as well. I wasn't a huge Dylan at the time, which is just a little ironic, since I grew up in Woodstock, NY starting in 1962 when my dad, an engineer, accepted a job in nearby Kingston, NY. But I've been a very dedicated fan over the past twenty years or so. Got a chance to see him live in Phoenix and again in Tucson, where I've lived since early 80's. There is no other artist like Bob, living or gone. To say that he is a very unique artist is quite the understatement! The more tracks I listen to, the more appreciation I have for him and that he is still here with us.

[@miguelraeder3005]

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[@bowendrzymalabokitch433]

god i like this version so much more than the one on the album

[@Temorablue]

this man has a beautiful unique voice and a genius for writing

[@carstenen]

Amen

[@miguelraeder3005]

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[@WalkerTexas]

This is one of the best songs ever written. I wish I had a dollar for every time I’ve listened to it. Both versions are awesome. This whole album is so good.

[@miguelraeder3005]

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[@georgebennett3197]

This may have been mentioned further down the thread. But I like the fact that on this version he starts off in the third person but when he gets to the Topless Joint he switches to the first person - and stays there!. ( yeah I know - there a small bit of third person) but he obviously decides that the first person is so much more powerful.

[@David-jv7ot]

best version ever,, that what i admire about Dylan so many continual experiments with his music, and for the greatest trumadour to walk the face of the earth, social commentator, bard, poet, storyteller, wordsmith, painter of mighty fearful and powerful images

[@sylvemason6509]

Absolutely Wonderful What’s Not Too Love About It 🌸🌸🧡🧡🧡🧡🌸🌸

[@robertmatteson1492]

I love this Song

[@SteveChow-ev1ks]

one of my favorite Dylan song,first time to hear this version,really love it.he creates every single time so his songs always stay fresh

[@miguelraeder3005]

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[@neilrushworth5958]

Totally agree , always been my fave version .

[@wilmanorman330]

Dylan's songs/poetry is mesmerizing......

[@barrytoneable]

My favorite version of this classic Dylan song.

[@cherylpostlethwaite8089]

love this version , n I have heard them all.

[@miguelraeder3005]

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[@bobmoslow9554]

Each version has its unique greatness. I'm sure no one has ever declared him a musical genius before-lol. I think he will survive throughout history much like another writer/balladeer/sonnet composer: William Shakespeare! Thanks for the post, Rick.

[@sjw5797]

Dylan launches himself into his characters just as Shakespeare did.

[@baynardcheshire9530]

Absolutely a powerful song that stirs the imagination and taps the foot.

[@ThePasjoe]

This is fabulous. One of my favorite Dylan songs, and with different lyrics too. This is a great version of this song. In concert, he always sings the songs differently than recorded. I thank you for posting this.

[@mescalin75]

absolute best version ever!!!

[@miguelraeder3005]

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[@garyzocolo9548]

I saw him do a similar version that was a live concert sax infused with the house spotlights turned to blue, on Dylan. October 1978 at the Richfield Coliseum in the Cleveland metro. It was funny, Bob did some prop comedy with a huge oversized harmonica. Never forget that.

[@miguelraeder3005]

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[@SimonRobeyns]

best of the best love playing it in open D tuning on my guitar sounds so good

[@SimonRobeyns]

Jeremy Morales Open D/E tuning Chords Evii 000897 Dv 000675 E 054000 B(ii) 042000 A 020120 F#m xx2120 C#m 020020 E 054000 B11 x02120 Emaj7 004340

[@SimonRobeyns]

Jeremy Morales Evii Dv Early one mornin' the sun was shinin', Evii Dv he was layin' in bed Evii Dv Wond'rin' if she'd changed at all E B(ii) A If her hair was still red. Evii Dv Her folks they said their lives together Evii Dv Sure was gonna be rough Evii Dv They never did like Mama's homemade dress E B(ii) A Papa's bankbook wasn't big enough. F#m C#m And he was standin' on the side of the road E B(ii) A Rain fallin' on his shoes F#m C#m Heading out for the East Coast E B(ii) A B11 Lord knows he's paid some dues gettin' through, Emaj7/b B11 E Tangled up in blue. TRY IT OUT! SOUNDS FANTASTIC :D

[@miguelraeder3005]

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[@Official-Eddie-Dylan]

Awesome lyrics

[@davidkraft1123]

I like this version but it doesn't replace the original with its sense of urgency, almost desperation that makes it one of Dylan's most moving songs and vulnerable in a way that is unusual for him. This version has a touch of pathos but it is more detached which is more typical for him.

[@dbpuckett6919]

Which I think is why I did not particularly care for that original album version. Just a personal preference

[@yeehawhamburg]

@Rickduden you're absolutely right. Best song ever. In it's best version. I heard this version about 500 times since the 90s. Still love it. Sound and lyrics go deep under my skin. Song for my funeral.

[@miguelraeder3005]

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[@royferguson3909]

mine too, are you dead...head ?

[@Valhalla369]

Great alternative version - especially loved the harp at the end

[@smittyjones1490]

What a great version. Never heard it before.... which is saying something. Starts out like Simple Twist of Fate. Thanks for posting.

[@whiskey6actual]

For me this is his best song -- any version -- my second favorite is Shelter From the Storm as done on the Rolling Thunder Tour

[@sacredsparks]

Bob Dylan.... 'Captain my Captain!' Forevermore

[@indian23hhs]

Sexiest version out!!! All the others sound like they're striving for this sound!

[@miguelraeder3005]

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[@Zimium]

Raw emotion.

[@sanderson9515]

Don't think I've ever heard Bob enunciate so clearly before.

[@lintelle2382]

There are so many incredible songs on this three-CD set. And this one has been my favorite BD song/version ever since I first heard it 15 years ago (or whenever it came out). Having said that, I ain't bowin' to nobody...

[@miguelraeder3005]

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[@BarryLyndon2023]

This version might possibly be my favorite Dylan song. I don't know any song, by anyone, with better lyrics than this.

[@malduggan2983]

Check out the last shadow puppets. Alex turner and miles kane 'my mistakes where meant for you ' top lyrics

[@dwc311]

I dont even like....like the original version of this song off the record. While THIS song right here is actually my favorite song of his.

[@smartalek180]

"you all should bow it its awesomeness!"Agreed -- just wish you'd given such awesomeness the hifi bitrate it warrants...

[@didierlemaire6177]

I love this song! Genius!

[@kirstenlogan5175]

Tangled up in blues 2020 Timeless days timeless lyric 💙

[@miguelraeder3005]

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[@shinec.3258]

sweet memories rolling in ..thanks for posting

[@pipewatcher]

you are correct, sir! thanks for proving (once again) that you can find ANYTHING on th tooooB !!!

[@pipewatcher]

bowing now.......

[@catherineminard8324]

Love this version!

[@miguelraeder3005]

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[@fifedog1220]

Best version! Thank you 🙏

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[@TheClownfight]

this version is my favorite, too. It could be a demo, or could be the original recording from NYC. Bob had recorded basically the whole album, and took it home over the holidays to play for family and friends. legend has it his brother in law gave him some feedback that caused Bob to go in and re-record all the songs. That is why in these comments folks reference the Minneaoplis version (which is the one that got released) and the NYC version. Interestingly, before Bob came home for the holidays, he had already sent the album to press... and the first versions that came out were the original ones. Legend has it the next 'Bootleg' series will be these outtakes. I am incredibly excited for this, as I think of this album as a perfect masterpiece. To me, this album was the return to form for Bob. After Blonde on Blonde (and after the mythical motorcycle accident)... Bob went off in weird directions for the next 7 or 8 years. I am just drooling at the thought of 2 or 3 cds of outtakes and alternate versions. However, I have been reading that this era (1974-ish) is 'next' in the bootleg series for about 5 years now... and 3 different releases of the bootleg series have been released. Cut the 'Cutting Edge' set. It is is peak Dylan, where he was cranking out SO much work that songs of perfection like 'positively 4th street' was relegated to a bside, and kinda never officially released. He was so prolific during this era that he INVENTED the double album with 'Blonde on Blonde'. Yeah... he INVENTED it. I bet the record company shit itself trying to figure out how to manufacture and advertise and release a double album. sorry, got a bit off topic there.. but once I start thinking about Bob and Blood on the Tracks... so much emotion comes out. Any of you guitars players out there have any thoughts on the tuning here? I am guessing it is definitely not standard tuning.

[@rshefchik]

Open E. All the songs from BOTT were originally written in this tuning - even "Idiot Wind." The five New York tracks that made the final pressing are in open E, but the five Minneapolis recordings were rearranged. The released version of "Tangled Up in Blue" is in G, standard turning.

[@dylanthompson8511]

Half NYC Half Minneapolis is blood on the tracks.

[@brittany_alexandra]

This version is better than the original The guitar just evokes so much emotion than the original one.

[@jimmyjazz8819]

It's laughable that people who don't like Dylan feel compelled to listen, and then comment. More laughable is the 'he can't sing' comments. Who listens to singer that they believe can't sing? Dimwits? Simpletons? In some cases, probably. But I think it's worse than that. I think it's more like the person who looks at a Matisse, a Modigliani, a Keith Haring or a Banksy and just doesn't get it. He knows it's a masterpiece, and he's a bit pissed they he just doesn't have that 'whatever it is' to appreciate art. So he lashes out and trashes it. Isn't it better just to listen to Hannah Montana and look at pictures of sailboats in the bay? You'd probably be happier.

[@joelchristman181]

The argument is how could this "kid" that can't sing at all write music like this? Is it poetry? Is it music:? We all really don't know.... we're just headed for another joint until we figure it out.

[@moragmacgregor6792]

This is wonderful. I knew he varied the lyrics in concert but when i saw him a few years back the words were unintelligible. The attendees couldn’t even agree on which songs he performed.

[@sde9815]

Morag MacGregor your a dolt

[@moragmacgregor6792]

I think you're a doll too

[@miguelraeder3005]

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[@pjrox09]

'You're' gonna make me lonesome when you go, I hear that in the intro/guitar style.. love this... This is the version prior to rewriting/producing with his bro in Minnesota..

[@bryanpugh4571]

don henley

[@RandyInCT]

Brilliant!

[@cantecleer]

ahhh... what might have been if only Bob wasn't wearing that jacket with buttons on the day he recorded this (and many other wonderful alternative BOTT songs). Even with the noise of the buttons banging and scraping against the guitar, still a great version.

[@TheGuitarGuy161]

HAHAHAHAH OMG ive listened to this 1000 times and ive just realised now

[@dylanthompson8511]

I think it gives it way more character. I love it. It is funny though, everyone was too afraid to tell him while recording it. Part of me thinks he was well aware though 😆.

[@ismaely7527]

Alternative Version of Idiot Wind is ... uff just perfect!

[@pinoulivi7773]

sometimes i don't like some arrangements he does (or maybe i don't understand them) but other times, like this, he's just astonishing

[@JM-jr4pr]

You can hear his buttons hit guitar. Its on the notes of bootleg vol1 to 3

[@miguelraeder3005]

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[@Dermo381]

I agree. Eloquent, evocative, essential alternative raincoat...and I ain't joshin'! The structure of the song is so lending...

[@ejlofgren]

great version.

[@Janine11155]

thank you, this is beautiful

[@davidphelps2121]

Dylan is tighter than a Nun's ass, and Bob always sings with perfect pitch, I don't think I have ever heard him out of key... EVER!!! I saw Dylan playing with The Dead in 87' at The Oakland, Coliseum and again in The Coachella Valley at Desert Trip 16' second weekend, and he was fucking brilliant. We are fortunate to have this Genius, Noble Prize Winner, Iconic, human being still playing music to remind us we too are human beings!

[@miguelraeder3005]

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[@gregdowding837]

love from Omaha on this version

[@ellisclarkstudios9797]

His best song. Enjoying this version but I’m glad he re-recorded it with the Minneapolis band and made the amendments.

[@miguelraeder3005]

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[@mcglynn3000]

beautiful

[@miguelraeder3005]

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[@scmorson]

Uncle Jim Barnwell.....DEC 25. Happy birthday from bob dammit

[@cmdrqw]

fuck yessss! this is my shit!

[@nissi.k]

Very good! Thank you!

[@miguelraeder3005]

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[@IViewMusic]

The version of the song itself is great but I understand why he went with a text that contained more surprising juxtapositions and greater variation. Also, the noise from presumably the guitar is distracting and the guitar is out of tune. And you know, even if he liked this version, as soon as they went for another take he would have changed the lyrics a little again. I can appreciate this version's uniqueness. Thanks for posting!

[@graniterhythm53]

Guitar doesn't sound out of tune to me but the style of open notes & what sounds like 'blues' added 9ths/7ths plus 'hammer-ons' & 'pull-offs' is not a pure chord sound - actually a stunning strumming sound!

[@peterbetts858]

TEMORABLE Thus the Legendary Status and Ongoing 57 Year Career , Thank you for your Aware Comment . Have a Bob Day !

[@jeffsmith6295]

I think the chord progression on the version appearing on Blood on the Tracks is superior to this one, but I think the vocal on this version is better. If only the two could be blended.

[@miguelraeder3005]

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[@QualeQualeson]

I thought the vocal was especially good on this take. Extra dose of Dylan intonation and extra good in the mix, but what do I know.

[@tomertsi]

Who is the 1 person who dares to dislike this????

[@mldnathai]

A. J. Weberman maybe?

[@PoBoy65]

Robert Muldoon LOL!!

[@sudipchatterjee]

Oh my !!!! Where did you get it from ?? It is almost like He is singing standing next to me !!!!!! The quality is so lively !!! Thanks for sharing !!

[@miguelraeder3005]

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[@bzalon]

This is the "New York" version. But they're all alternative versions.

[@wandaschmitz4775]

this is great

[@miguelraeder3005]

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[@stuartmcleod9815]

Superb version, although lyrically I think the Minneapolis version is tighter; both are delightful!

[@mikesemon7392]

Good version. I wish some new bands would cover this and watch the new generation shit themselves when they find out the original artist.

[@miguelraeder3005]

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[@MetropolisNoir]

I love this but you ruined it by starting with that stupid 'I can't sing' pic

[@Rickduden]

Haha you're probably right. Was trying and failing at being funny. If I could change it now I would.

[@ankurs13]

+Rickduden +Metropolis Noir -- I'd say 'I Can't Sing' is very apt. Not because he can't sing, cuz he obviously can and does possess one of the most iconic and unique voices in the world. Singing 'pretty' can't be the point, right?

[@strav12]

It's ok - the irony works...

[@brittany_alexandra]

That's because he's been ridiculed for his singing voice being unconventional.

[@richardpollard9179]

Metropolis Noir I do think I could change it but at the time I thought it was funny.

[@iamnobody2]

i dunno, this is one of my favorite songs, but not one of my favorite versions of it. i like the album version and the one on Real Live better

[@jackwendigo6541]

This is a good version, but I think both the BOTT album version and the Real Live version are superior. The Real Live version has those incredible lyrics changes that take the song to another level, and the original album version is probably the most pleasing to the ear. This version has that quiet, intimate quality that all the NY BOTT tracks have, and I don't know if that's necessarily best for Tangled Up in Blue. Still a great recording, though.

[@miguelraeder3005]

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[@robertmatteson1492]

Fricken Brillenet

[@lisabennett7941]

oh my

[@davideduardoibacachejamett6008]

La mejor versión

[@miguelraeder3005]

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[@johnniejukebox]

darn buttons.

[@larainefox254]

Like the Charlotte '78 version

[@ogvito]

Totally

[@miguelraeder3005]

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[@scmorson]

Charley does not poop on the floor Chaz Pope we gotta move to a mother room I guess

[@yuki35yori]

That is great

[@scmorson]

Are you going to the gala Friday @Sacred Heart?

[@markvieaux9560]

I don't think this is nearly as interesting or entertaining as the Blood on the Tracks version

[@miguelraeder3005]

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[@nickheitzeberg7971]

Studio version is better

[@bryanpugh4571]

Nick Heitzeberg 8 pop hi

[@randyrc53]

Tough

[@mohammedazaroual5925]

Just guift of God.all I can say.

[@miguelraeder3005]

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[@johnomahoney7755]

Stick to the original!