Bob Dylan Visions of Johanna Chicago, October 27, 2001

Fully immersed in the song, Bob Dylan delivers a beautiful, "detailed" rendition of "Visions of Johanna," one of the standout tracks from his 1966 double album, "Blonde on Blonde."
The performance took place at the United Center in Chicago, during his Fall 2001 U.S. tour.
Unfortunately, too many likely "casual" fans seemed to think this quiet, stately masterpiece of a song--not one of his crowd-pleasing, familiar "greatest hits," offered them a great opportunity to get up, stretch their legs, get some refreshments, or take a bathroom break. So the footage does suffer a bit from a series of repeated, but short interruptions.
The quality of Dylan's performance, however, I think handily outweighs these fleeting distractions. Serious Dylan fans should find much here to like.

[@jimboucher6894]

I don't think B.D. ever had a bad song,I'm a 1953 baby listening to him my entire life,Thank you MR.BOB DYLAN❤

[@wolfgangdr.strobel8227]

What a fantastic performance and wonderful voice! I know this song from the beginning 1966 (Blonde on Blonde). Meanwhile I am 71 and still admire Bob Dylan. Greatings from Köln

[@dylang.1822]

Ha scritto e cantato memorabili canzoni,che resteranno per sempre nella storia della musica

[@marieholland8868]

❤ LOVE this from the opening lines to the last note. What a song...head and shoulders above anything ever written or recorded. What a Genius Bob Dylan is! Awesome Band too!

[@tracy1273]

Alway reminds me of her ...life can be cruel ...lose some ...can't explain!! Amazing Bob Dyln

[@JOHNNUNUZOMOT]

Great Job with this masterpiece

[@Sherrie275]

Incredible to the last note!🎶🤩🥳☝️💕

[@carleenmejzastrumunderthes4130]

One of the first songs I learned on guitar and the lyrics resonate every time so beautifully

[@carleenmejzastrumunderthes4130]

I love this guitar arrangement

[@stevecattani9545]

God, this smokes. Thanks! So many NET shows that are just amazing.

[@targarosko]

like a blue diamond it's my fav Bobby song ....many many thanks ♥♥♥

[@janetwebb1507]

Stunning song, stunning Man/Poet Lyracist & Musician. Many Blessings t BD Always. J.

[@superfuzzymomma]

Man this is Great Stuff

[@sanderson9515]

Dr. Bob certainly knows how to vary his versions. Note the custom Gibson with double pick guards.

[@stephenvallely4361]

Stunning audience footage.

[@harryharrison2465]

Jeepers. What must it have been to be there and have those waves of shivers shooting down yer spine like bolts of electricity.

[@ArturArtist]

To quote Tony the Tiger, it was GRRREAT!!!!

[@Jonnie-Falafel]

Wow. Stunning performance from first to last.

[@MrPeter227]

Outstanding

[@eromadroleromadrol5171]

Great version ! Thanks for posting !

[@ArturArtist]

You’re very welcome! Glad you enjoyed it. 😁

[@cathrinewinje5118]

Cool 😎 welcome 2 Norway 🇧🇻

[@80sRadDad]

Love the shows he did with that “Negative” Martin acoustic with double pick guards!!

[@tracy1273]

Oh..."Martin" ? haha...

[@tonyprinc4736]

I was there!

[@maryrickert9220]

Me too

[@jeffreyharpp5343]

Me too my first Bob live show! Definitely wasn’t my last!

[@Sherrie275]

It just shows how some superficial types arrive to the “scene” thinking they are the “scene” as the Great Ship 🛳 sails from shore, and they are left empty handed, perhaps without another opportunity “ever” to witness their ship come in again because they are too busy trying ever so relentlessly to steal a show they were never a runner-up in. Nothing was ever about them to begin with…just a thought.A legend in their own minds perhaps 🤔???

[@highdb1]

The audience?

[@marakaretsos5204]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@karmenjazbec7743]

I HAVE DRUNK A COFFEE OUTSIDE IS HOT ROCKY MY DOG IS SLEEPING UNDER A TABLE INSIDE JACKIE MY CAT IS OUTSIDE THE BIRDS ARE SINGING I HAVE A COLD SWEAT AND A RUNNING NOSE BUT I AM OK I AM JUST SMOKING AND LISTENING TO YOU BOB HONEY WITH YOUR BAND YOU ARE THE LEGENDS

[@gerrycurran8966]

Stop the Capitals.

[@mario7frankielee]

@@gerrycurran8966 pssssssst🤫

[@marakaretsos5204]

🎵🎼⭐️

[@johnpaulgillespie9103]

Can anyone tell me today, What Bob Dylan say. Can anybody tell me today, Did Bob Dylan say. Can everyone sing today Bob Dylan say. Can everybody here today. Bob Dylan’s way.

[@GerardCurran-yp9it]

He says what you want him to say. The man is a Genius. Take care.

[@enzogiargia8857]

❤️🍇

[@pepotecoll7315]

visiones de johana ¿No es como la noche para jugar trucos cuando estás tratando de estar tan callado? Nos sentamos aquí varados, aunque todos estamos haciendo todo lo posible para negarlo. Y Louise sostiene un puñado de lluvia, tentándote a desafiarlo Las luces parpadean desde el desván opuesto En esta habitación, las tuberías de calor solo tosen La estación de música country suena suave Pero no hay nada, realmente nada que apagar Solo Louise y su amante tan entrelazados Y estas visiones de Johanna que conquistan mi mente En el lote baldío donde las damas juegan al farol del ciego con el llavero Y las chicas de toda la noche susurran sobre escapadas en el tren "D" Podemos escuchar al vigilante nocturno encender su linterna Preguntarse si es él o ellos los que están locos Louise, ella está bien, solo está cerca Ella es delicada y parece el espejo. Pero ella lo hace todo demasiado conciso y demasiado claro. Que Johanna no está aquí El fantasma de la 'electricidad aúlla en los huesos de su rostro Donde estas visiones de Johanna ahora han tomado mi lugar Ahora, niño perdido, se toma a sí mismo tan en serio Se jacta de su miseria, le gusta vivir peligrosamente Y al mencionar su nombre Me habla de un beso de despedida Seguro que tiene mucho descaro para ser tan inútil y todo eso. Murmurando una pequeña charla en la pared mientras estoy en el pasillo ¿Como puedo explicar? es tan dificil seguir adelante Y estas visiones de Johanna, me mantuvieron despierto más allá del amanecer Dentro de los museos, el infinito sube a prueba Las voces hacen eco así es como debe ser la salvación después de un tiempo Pero Mona Lisa debe haber tenido la melancolía de la carretera Se nota por la forma en que sonríe Ver la congelación primitivo alhelí Cuando todas las mujeres con cara de gelatina estornudan Escuche al del bigote decir: "Por Dios, no puedo encontrar mis rodillas" Oh, joyas y binoculares cuelgan de la cabeza de la mula Pero estas visiones de Johanna, hacen que todo parezca tan cruel El vendedor ambulante ahora habla con la condesa que finge cuidarlo. Diciendo, "Dígame alguien que no sea un parásito y saldré y rezaré por él" Pero como Louise siempre dice "No puedes mirar mucho, ¿verdad, hombre?" Mientras ella misma se prepara para él Y Madonna, todavía no ha aparecido Vemos esta jaula vacía ahora corroerse Donde su capa del escenario una vez fluyó El violinista, ahora camina hacia la carretera. Escribe que se ha devuelto todo lo que se debía En la parte trasera del camión de pescado que carga Mientras mi conciencia explota Las armónicas tocan las llaves maestras y la lluvia Y estas visiones de Johanna son ahora todo lo que queda 1

[@christopherdoyle8479]

Who is the guitar player and the bass player ??

[@ArturArtist]

Guitar player on the left is Charlie Sexton. Guitarist on the right is Larry Campbell. Bassist is Tony Garnier who's been the rock on which Dylan's touring band is built all the way back to 1989 and ever since. Charlie Sexton's great. Larry Campbell is a multi-instrumentalist prodigious musical force of nature. Also plays violin, mandolin, can't remember but probably others as well. He's my single favorite musician out of all Dylan's backing bands. Certainly for the Never Ending Tour. He brought a lot of melodiousness to the sound that hasn't always been there.

[@edicamon8486]

When I look at Joana my visions are superior to hers...

[@heatherbrestle2053]

Who is the babe on the right ffs

[@ArturArtist]

The tall, handsome virtuoso is multi-instrumentalist Larry Campbell. IMHO Dylan’s his presence made this line-up Dylan’s best Never Ending Tour band.

[@heatherbrestle2053]

@@ArturArtist Thanks for the info. This is extraordinary- I keep listening to it over and over- so layered…so much here!

[@ArturArtist]

@@heatherbrestle2053 I'm so glad you're enjoying the video. :)

[@bobrickert4333]

Twas dere standing on the blue line and the stage was setup behind the goal.I remember twas musically one of my favorite shows.

[@ArturArtist]

@@bobrickert4333 Nice!. I was up in the stands - not too far but not close. I recall it being a good show at the time, but I was a little distracted, as is often the case on these occasions. 😉 You should be able to see more of it here eventually. 🙂