Emma Swift - Queen Jane Approximately - A film by Hugh Hales-Tooke

[@ConnorFrench]

This is beautiful - and my god your version of I Contain Multitudes moved me beyond words. I'm 23 and really got into Dylan about 3 years ago and this has been the first album of original material released since. It's lovely to hear another young person love Bob as much as I do and to cover material from across his career so beautifully. Please keep it up, you're great!

[@EmmaSwiftsings]

Thank you so much for this kind and lovely comment, Connor. It gives me so much joy to sing these songs, and it is so fun to connect with Dylan fans all over the web in this strange and in many other ways, isolating year.

[@yccmzimmy]

Welcome to the band, Connor! ;)

[@jasondylansargent2195]

Well done Connor French great taste in music sunshine been listening to Dylan for last 40 years the man is a true legend 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍🕶️🎸

[@petercotter119]

Amazing sound , you get him, thank you Emma

[@jamesscanlon5969]

Of all those who sing Bob's songs I like Emma's renditions best.

[@Valhalla369]

Love your interpretation of the plastics heaved at her feet.

[@Rogerbyrd]

I love this. Great 12 string playing!

[@daviddelay6792]

I’ve loved Dylan for 50 plus years and this is so fresh!

[@zanderbealchannel827]

Always loved this song. It is the first cover I have heard. You don’t disappoint. Thanks!

[@robtaylornow]

Last time I saw Bob Dylan in concert ( In Fremantle, Emma) I said to my wife..he should tour his songs with someone who can still sing them..I know, sacrilege right?..but they are such great songs they deserve to be heard at their best.. I vote for Emma Swift to become the vocalist in Bob Dylan's band..

[@SW-fn7cl]

Yeah great call or maybe he do a load of tours with of an array of artists doing their versions of his songs like the 30th anniversary concert. It would be incredible!

[@telabib]

Check out John O'connell doing subterranean Homesick Blues live in liverpool. John is a Liverpool musician who does a tour called simply Dylan. I have seen him many times, and he is really worth going to see. Johns show is not a Dylan tribute, but rather a tribute to Dylan. When he sings Dylans songs you hear Dylans words at their best.

[@barrywoods9519]

Brilliant. Brilliant. Brilliant. Voice and guitar. More please. Been devoted to Dylan for 50 years and you get him totally

[@rogerreinitz5315]

it was a pleasure to meet you at Harlows. The show was amazing... of course I came to see Robyn but you were a pleasant surprise. the harmonies were amazing.

[@mickmccormack9056]

Can't wait for the follow-up: "Blonde on Blonde on Blonde"

[@egaino1633]

Beautyful cover, beautyfully arranged instrumentwise, even with the rattles of the washboard. I'm so glad I discovered this album😊

[@admiralbillom7559]

what a delightful discovery, multitudes next. thank you

[@michaelrobinson1275]

I've had this album for awhile now, but finally listened to it properly. Wow, so good. Love this version of this song. Michael, Melbourne

[@dominictemple]

These covers of your are a delight and well worthy of his Bobness as my Dad, who introduced him to me at a young age, calls him.

[@larataubmansings]

Brilliant. Song and film both.

[@edmiller4303]

Poetry, art, wistful longing. This is how it’s done.

[@jeffnorman3661]

The collection highlights an underheralded talent of Dylan's: he could write really great melodies when he set his mind to it. Swift's singing of course brings that out, while still focusing on Dylan's lyrics.Great stuff!

[@EmmaSwiftsings]

Thanks Jeff!

[@michaelhope007]

An absolute pleasure having you sing to me during these crazy times. Thank you Emm.

[@EmmaSwiftsings]

Thank you for the kind words, Michael!

[@markvolstad9380]

Thank you Spotify algorithm for dropping this beautiful song into my Discover Weekly playlist!

[@tonyallen7145]

Brings tears to my eyes . . . can't stop playing it . . . thank you Emma

[@EmmaSwiftsings]

Thank you Tony xx

[@tonyallen7145]

@@EmmaSwiftsings Sending love right back atcha Emma, your voice is so full I want to hug it

[@sonicgrub]

This is a crying version. perfect.

[@garyshook5922]

This is just plain great, the voice, the music, the song. Perfect.

[@EmmaSwiftsings]

Thank you Gary!

[@qrt171]

Just wonderful, Emma,🎶👍🤗

[@garyshook5922]

@@EmmaSwiftsings THE definitive version of this song, I never paid this song much mind until your version. Thanks to you I also came to the Dylan song I Contain Multitudes. Emma, hope you are on the mend, please remember your gift, and how it will continue to touch people.

[@madtownlass4495]

For a very long time (given I've been following Dylan since 1965) I was 'QJ' but over time stopped hearing that as the source of that affectionate quip faded away. Recently, while listening to my favorite Madison area community radio station, "WVMO 98.7 on your FM dial", played this song....and, wow, I stopped, turned up the dial and just stood there soaking it in. Less than a week later I was holding your CD which I'd ordered that same day. Absolutely love it and play it often.

[@mcplateu5029]

i'm stuck with this song for many years ago and I think i will stuck again with this covers for years i don't mind

[@mattsoergel8047]

Jingle-jangle heaven. The world needs more Rickenbackers! And fantastic vocals too. Thank you.

[@jasondylansargent2195]

It sums it up what a amazing songwriter Dylan is number one one in a billion bless you big man 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍😄🎸

[@RustedTelevisione]

Wow. Listening to this and I just had flashbacks to hearing Bobby Weir singing it magically for the Grateful Dead!!!! Thank you for connecting time & space with a gorgeous song ! Music is magic!

[@martinbicket3925]

This is GENIUS 👏🙏💚

[@GordanBosnjak]

Normally I shy away from Dylan covers but I heard Emma's 'You Are Big Girl Now' and I could not stop listening. And now this one...beautiful. Onto Sad Eyed Lady now:), thank you Emma!

[@EmmaSwiftsings]

Thank you Gordan, I appreciate this kind comment!

[@cowboyjessie1262]

I like your style young lady

[@ricksmithandhisdelicatecon5891]

Emma Swift is the real deal. I’ve absolutely loved both songs I’ve heard so far. A great artist. And whoever produced this gets a nod or two as well. I can’t wait to hear more.

[@EmmaSwiftsings]

Thank you Rick! It's Patrick Sansone on production, he's in Wilco. Fantastic man, I'm really lucky to know him.

[@ronreynolds1610]

Emma's album Blonde on the tracks - is excellent

[@fredjohnish]

Beautiful, haunting interpretation of a beautiful, haunting song. Video captures it brilliantly. Love her voice and the arrangement.

[@scottfarmer7226]

Excellent cover

[@EmmaSwiftsings]

Thank you so much! x

[@scottfarmer7226]

@@EmmaSwiftsings you’re most welcome

[@zumajim]

Gorgeous rendition! I heard it on KCRW FM while driving in Los Angeles yesterday. I've never stopped the car to listen to a song before!

[@benjaminacargen7799]

👍just saw and heard this today, good stuff Emma! 🌻 ❤ . . . Benjie from the Philippines.

[@megcohendesignshop9520]

You have done an absolutely lovely interpretation of Bob Dylan's words, along with the amazing video - I now have even more appreciation for this classic song.

[@EmmaSwiftsings]

Thank you Meg! Hugh is an incredibly talented film maker, I am so lucky he took this on!

[@bestlocksmith1]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful voice with us. Great cover!

[@yccmzimmy]

Very appreciable video, with suggestions from Melies cinema! I really appreciated! Heartfelt thanks!!!

[@jasondylansargent2195]

Dylan writes the most beautiful songs ever 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🎸

[@KeldariStation]

I love everything about this song and this video. It may be my favorite on the album.

[@armedgunman8988]

Awww....Very sweet intro on the acoustics

[@bobfriedman409]

AWESOME MUSIC!!!!!!!!!@ GONNA GET THIS ALBUM!!!!!

[@sjaanmorrow8317]

Great video Emma x. Sending love from Raleigh,, Sjaan and Morgan xxx

[@spamdmd]

Wonderful interpretation of this classic

[@billtube55]

Wow the guitar perfectly fits the vocal, which has just the right amount of "attitude". Nice job and greetings from Newtown 👍

[@JasmineBecket]

Wow, this is beautiful Emma, great video too!

[@djsherpa59]

Really love Emma's vibe...I've been following her since she and Robyn have been together. Had the pleasure to hear her duet with Robyn at the Fairfield Theatre Company here in CT. We love Robyn and we love Emma here at WPKN 89.5-FM here in Bridgeport, CT. In fact I'm going to be playing Emma's 'Queen Jane Approximately' this coming Tuesday morning on my radio show RADIO BASE CAMP on community nonprofit WPKN 89.5. Can't wait to hear more stuff too!

[@EmmaSwiftsings]

Thank you Steve! Much love to you and everyone at WPKN x

[@peterwhite7475]

This is really terrific. You bring yourself to Dylan's songs and the result is magic. By the way thank you for "I Contain Multitudes". That was also outstanding.

[@EmmaSwiftsings]

Thanks Peter :)

[@mthomas1o]

The video is a lot of fun. Add in the arrangement and there are lots of parts that have to work together to support the singer. And it works, it all comes together. Listening to the song from the album, without the visuals, allowed me to focus on the singing and it is terrific. There is a lot of attention to the way Dylan mouths the words and Emma is very respectful in her approach. Super job, nuanced and lovely. The fact that Emma is not showing off makes her work here all the more powerful.

[@hughhalestookevideo]

Fun???? You mean you weren't thinking 'this is surely the video Wittgenstein would have made had he been a film maker and not merely a philosopher' ???? I'm gutted!

[@EmmaSwiftsings]

Thanks so much, Michael! So glad you like it! xx

[@ZeligUbique]

i do so love this

[@PotsandPangas]

beautiful voice, wonderful interpretation and fantastic video.

[@workingmansblues]

As a lifelong Dylan fan I usually steer clear of covers of his songs. But yours are great and the videos are really good.

[@bobdylanjapan]

This is great!

[@barrydrudge1541]

I am hypnotized by the subtle vocal phrasing. It's always a wonderful bonus when a singer can take a song and make it her own. Although I've owned Bob's version forever, I totally forget about it when this one starts. That says something to me...Thanks, Emma!

[@EmmaSwiftsings]

Thanks Barry :)

[@EmmaSwiftsings]

Thanks Ed!

[@thenickneagle]

LOVE the track! Amazing sound and love all of it. The video is super cool, too!

[@EmmaSwiftsings]

Thanks NicK!

[@jtataryn]

It only took one listen for this song to put itself in my personal all-time favourite Dylan cover songs...and when you think of how many unbelievably great Dylan covers there are, that's really saying something! Well done, Emma Swift!

[@peterboon4114]

Beautiful and sensitive reading. Many thanks, Have just bought the album

[@lelobest]

I like also the title of the album, blonde on the tracks. My favourite Dylan's albums

[@artiemartello]

Love this and the video.

[@RuaTheRapoet]

That "Witch McConnell" was a nice touch 😉

[@tonykinsella2105]

I love Swifts they circle you and leave a whisper in your ear dancing and darting slicing through the wind

[@anthonycook4297]

Just love this, Emma ❗️🎵Good luck and have fun with your upcoming tour. Just to be back out and playing in front of people is such a high🎵❤️

[@thehoppinggourmet32]

Beautiful singing and instrumentation, as you would expect from Emma, Robyn and the gang. Looking forward to the full album

[@curaeus007]

Maybe my favourite Dylan song and this is just a great cover. Bob would be super impressed!

[@EmmaSwiftsings]

Thank you Greg x

[@jamesodonnell1934]

Dylan surely has heard both i’m thinking he’s impressed

[@musablali]

Good heavens ! This is gorgeous. I absolutely love all the songs from this album released so far. Can't wait to listen to the whole album in a couple of days.

[@dlhippie58]

I’m speechless, great cover❤️🕊

[@maxryan2849]

probably my fave bob song and truly honoured here

[@davidstisher7389]

Fantastic cover of a great song.

[@peterwhite7475]

Also, i am so thankful and appreciative of your cover of I Contain Multitudes. What a song, indeed, and your version is fabulous. You are really good. Peter

[@johntbd]

Wicked Good. I have a feeling I will like this more and more.

[@EmmaSwiftsings]

Thank you John :)

[@brianpospiel3758]

One of my favorite Dylan songs she does it really nice

[@ThatWord]

Nicely done!

[@nissi.k]

Good cover and cool video thanks!

[@EmmaSwiftsings]

Thanks Denise! x

[@kariaudar]

A wonderful cover! This has always been one of my favourite Dylan songs, and you more than do it justice with your beautiful singing. Keep it up! :)

[@christophermerrill4436]

A brilliant version of a brilliant song.

[@edoxtator1238]

Superb, Emma. As always.

[@wallytbm]

An absolutely beautiful cover 👌👌👌👌👌👍👍👍👍👍

[@chrislow7706]

Fantastic voice and a great version of the song!

[@sammmiii13]

Heard this on 2ser today and instantly fell in love with this rendition. Great stuff!

[@rickwilmot9127]

Amazing!!

[@danl.909]

Well done!

[@purplewizard]

EGYPTIAN PERFECTION

[@varowest3724]

This is the most beautiful version ever, and I like what you did to that slimy mitch.Thank you.

[@springcreekmusicfestival856]

Yes, yes,and yes! Cant wait to hear the full album. Congrats!

[@Memorabilia]

Fantastic version! Dylan-Byrds-Emma style.

[@joannakopf852]

I listen to this song a lot, but thanks to Emma I just realized this is my life right now. I hope some things change.

[@plumb1909-o3b]

Bloomin’ lovely 👍

[@oleggorky906]

I love this version. It’s so nice when someone doesn’t try to mislead the viewer in the introduction into thinking that it’s Bob Dylan’s original version just to get people viewing; like that Bankymen clown, who removes all the comments that don’t kiss his arse and make out as if that boring cover is the best ever.

[@georgeterryzealots]

Soweet!

[@Baltimore1894]

I love it!

[@christopherferreira7104]

Excellent

[@thuggeetennessee7981]

I absolutely love this version.. sounds like Roger McGuinn on 12 string. Great vocal Emma!

[@Jaydit7]

Dylan covers are "a dime a dozen" but not many are this good. Props to you, dear lady!

[@charlesoliva8174]

Brillant - it sounds like the Byrds are backing her. And that voice!!

[@Trinkettron]

I usually avoid listening to covers of Dylan songs unless it is Joan Baez because I'm usually disappointed but this was excellent. Extremely underappreciated song, brilliant voice, and a beautiful cover. Glad I ended up listening to it.

[@pabloperez4063]

Listen BEFORE THE DELUGE by baez

[@iansing5278]

Thanks Emma, Robyn and Pat. Thanks Bob...

[@thomasg9245]

Heard you play the pared-down versions of this and Multitudes with Robyn this week. Wow, these recordings make me weak. The whispering-in-your-ear effect on Multitudes sent a chill down my spine. Thank you. It's awesome that you'll bring all these fans to you via Dylan, then when you release "Teach me to be small.", they'll fall in love with you like I did :)

[@acousticshadow4032]

She gets it.

[@thewhack64]

Can't stop playing this as I dance around the kitchen making dinner.I'm smiling that much the wife thinks I've been at the wine earlier😀

[@rb6338]

Clearly one of the best cover of a Dylan song! It reminds me to the great cover of Visions of Johanna by Marianne Faithful ! Great !