If You See Her, Say Hello (Bob Dylan Cover)

The NYC recording is such a gem - I'd never connected with this song until I heard the "Bootleg" version. My voice isn't as high as Bob's so I tuned pretty far down: open C#, which is about as low as my 000 can handle before the strings get rubbery.
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[@markcounseling]

I'm old enough that these Bob Dylan songs mark actual events in my life, and when Carson sings them it's a most painful beauty.

[@doublesharp5795]

yep, me too - thanks Carson

[@thomascussans9844]

Fabulous. Perfectly judged. Perfectly played. Perfectly sung. And wonderfully moving. Talk about bitter-sweet.

[@carsonmckeemusic]

Thank you so much!! That bittersweetness is all over Dylan’s Bootleg Series version; I’ve always been affected by it.

[@thomascussans9844]

Pleasure, old bean. It was a wonderful performance of a wonderful song. More please! Do give my best to Josh and, of course, the mad-as-a-hatter, wonderful, staggeringly talented and supremely beautiful Allison Y. Salut from France.

[@benbrill3617]

Caron never disappoints. If you've not heard Carson's cover of Simple Twist of Fate you have a treat coming.

[@1SanderB]

He even covered it twice, both are amazing!

[@jaray2555]

It really is amazing❤

[@dreadfulsongsaboutsummer9356]

Still cry from that cover every now and then

[@jaray2555]

Carson covers Dylan’s songs so beautifully. His singing fills me with so much emotion it makes me cry.

[@aarond23]

Good one Carson! Anyone who isn't subscribed....lets go! Lets get Carson a 100k plaque by the end of the year!

[@jdw.karasu]

Wonderful cover Carson! Thank you so much for going with the original New York lyrics. So much more heart and power compared the re-write released on BotT. More Blood, More Tracks deluxe is one of my favorite box sets. Always blows my mind to slip disc 1 into the player and hear him toss this out as the first song played in the entire sessions. It still brings me a chill...

[@Jordan_Thomas]

Carson taking us all to school on how much can be conveyed with just one guitar and a voice. Brilliant.

[@luck93]

YES! When Carson does some Bob's cover, it makes my day. Congratulations!

[@vidarvartdal6857]

You're one of the best dylanisticians out there! This is pure gold!

[@hankberumen3804]

I have listened to your rendition here over and over; I’ll be looking/listening to something and this will cross my mind and lead me back to your version; I don’t think I’ve been impressed like this in a long time - it says something about your talent and interpretation. Thank you so much!

[@bjoooon]

Carson, you've really got a brilliant insight into the songs of Dylan. You could take a one-man Dylan show on the road.

[@Patrick__R]

The incredible beauty of this song, the simplicity of the arrangement and Carson’s sublime singing and guitar playing are making this performance easily the most captivating version of the song I’ve ever heard. Absolutely stunningly beautiful! 🎶🎵✨👏👏👏😀

[@CatsPajamas23]

Had me at the opening notes. Beautiful. Thank you for sharing this with us. Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas Carson!

[@calico1974]

I'm blown away by every one of your interpretations ! I've been following you for quite some time now and just wanted to say that you're a complete artist, it's a pleasure to follow you on the networks, and I hope to see you on stage in Europe one of these days ! Thanks for sharing your music with us, and have a long and happy career !

[@thomasdequincey5811]

One of my favourite songs from one of my favourite albums.

[@belascialoja4812]

Which album is this song from? I hadn't heard it until Carson's beautiful rendition.

[@francescoaverna]

For belascialoja Blood on the tracks. The last dylan masterpiece. That'true. Take each one, all the songs.. and you will understand

[@Michael69]

@@francescoaverna Desire isn't a masterpiece?

[@josem.garciaalvarez6987]

Fully in love with all your BD renditions. It is pretty clear the respect and admiration Carson feels for him. Truly touched. Hugs from Spain.

[@chipdayton1625]

Simply beautiful Carson.

[@rayjermyn4541]

Your cover is the first time I have fully understood the lyrics. Bittersweet and better then the original. Kia Ora

[@graphisnoblis]

The resonance of your voice and the heartfelt way you sing…it’s on a whole nother level. You, sir, possess extraordinary talent.

[@AamerRaza8]

Love this song, and such a beautiful rendition. Thanks.

[@Chuar1]

Great Carson! I think I follow you for more than 8 years by now. Happy to see you keep uploading with the same passion as you did back then :)

[@garytowardmusic]

Great stuff Carson. Another great listen

[@TheMasskrug]

Danke für ein wunderschönes Dylan-Cover!

[@rdmkeytohwy]

That was an amazing rendition of this song. I always felt this was one of Dylan’s best but I think I focused even more on the melody and the lyrics with Carson singing it here. What a song……kind of sad but a little glimmer of light at the end. The group of musicians you are a part of are so sensitive and you have so much respect for the past and the giants of music. Any Mt Rushmore in music will have Bob Dylan up there. Thank you so much for sharing your talents with us and thank you for making me love this particular song even more than I already did. Keep singing and playing!!

[@johnpwrites]

Thank you for accentuating the beauty in this special song. 😊

[@AC-gw4qu]

Yeah, I can't remember the internet without you. Nor would I want to. Thanks, again, for making me cry. Beautifully done.

[@deborahchapman222]

Beautifully sang and beautifully played on the guitar. Well done, my friend.🤩 💗Debbie

[@marceloschmitt]

Masterpiece. Bob Dylan poetry is beautiful even to a Brazilian. And what a singer!

[@pattamlyn2322]

i shouldn't be surprised by the quality and feel of anything you do .. just splendid!!!!

[@elxakiltse8773]

I’m gonna say something controversial: I like your Bob Dylan covers A LOT more than the originals. You sing much better than he could and you never whine like he constantly did. Your style really lets the lyrics breathe. I’d love an entire album of your Dylan covers… (Carson’s Version) 😂 Of course, a full album of your originals as solo acoustic would be very welcome as well!

[@richhahn2443]

I was thinking the same. Hopefully it would help introduce Dylan to a new generation. Just Carson and his guitar would be fine.

[@markcounseling]

I can't say that I like them more, because the first ones were something like gold. But Carson refines them, makes something very polished out of a rough thing. And he has such an amazing feeling for the story, always. Great artist.

[@ellenchaikin331]

adding the controversy....Skylar maybe even better at Dylan covers

[@jaray2555]

Oh wouldn’t that be a wonderful album.

[@jfloww]

@@richhahn2443it was always hard for me to get into Dylan due to his singing, but because of Carson I’ve been able to go back to his songs with a newfound appreciation. Next challenge is convincing my friends…

[@DomenicoPellegrini]

Blood on the Tracks IS your album... beautiful rendition as usual

[@jurzeejozee41]

Wow !!! Just beautiful, Carson ! Goos bumps !!

[@dylanbob117]

So sweet tune.... I can feel the pain of how much he must have missed her...

[@georgeovitt5443]

Dylan's genius is that of other great musicians--his songs can be interpreted by others and still preserve their emotional power. How many Dylan covers have there been? More than 1500. Carson, who I never tire of listening to, and whose versatility is breathtaking, made this melancholy tune sound fresh and new.

[@barbaraallen1187]

WOW... so beautiful..your voice and your guitar playing..hypnotizing..❤ And I say this as a die hard Bob Dylan Fan hahaha.

[@bsu87beav]

Dynamite. Heart-felt.

[@adaltroczguitar]

It's just so beautiful! Made my day!

[@johnbenjamen9694]

Man you never disappoint. Beautiful! Thank you

[@ChaseEaglesonOfficial]

Beautiful picking and singing, man! A nice few minutes to unwind to with a coffee.

[@sandimtavares]

Oh, wow. So moving, Carson. You never cease to impress. Got me to shed some very real tears of longing for a past love. Thanks for that.

[@JLP7030]

Carson- this is so beautiful, as always! Thank you! Where are The Other Favorites?

[@tizianogarulli880]

One of my favorite Dylan songs. Beautifully played!! Thanks Carson!

[@LukaBendzo]

You, sir, are an absolute legend. Thank you for this.

[@davemc9150]

Keep up the great work … love the way you sing!

[@davidborio6598]

Sos muy bueno hermano. Ver estas versiones personales renuevan esas viejas canciones. Hermoso

[@AcmeSheepThieves]

Each verse sung perfectly. Warm and easy.

[@johnj.flanagan-songsoffaith]

Good cover. This is one of Dylan’s songs that is rich in emotion and really quite moving.

[@rickb9867]

Carson at his ultimate best. Just so great to listen to your intuitive vocal and guitar interpretation of this song. Just your fantastic voice, and your gentle acoustic is all you need. Thanks Carson.

[@michelesawyer5049]

Bob Dylan never disappoints, nor you Carson - thank you for such a lovely cover.

[@martinsosa3268]

Fantastic job, Carson!!

[@brooklynboy1000]

This reminds me of something from the movie Llewyn Davis by the Cohen Brothers

[@cinelmusic]

One of my favorite Dylan's song! ❤❤❤ Keep rocking, man. I love your covers. Greetings from Brazil 🇧🇷

[@jdbutler73]

keep coming back to your version best yet Carson, hats off

[@jaytee3129]

Incredible, Carson! Your version has absolutely enchanted me since I heard it. I listened to the Bob Dylan performance you mentioned and I like yours more.

[@edphillips8071]

I think Bob would approve, you captured the bittersweet emotions of the song perfectly. Well Done

[@gerhardkohler1948]

Greetings from Germany. Great job. Wonderful ❤

[@philipwilkes2780]

Very enjoyable, thank you.

[@kathidori8504]

Great. Splendid. Thanks

[@pdbowman]

recalling Glaser’s Dylan, camera positioned like that and your hair longish and brushed back

[@TramPainter]

As usual, a masterpiece!

[@user-ti7hk5yb3j]

realy great performance and song! it makes me cry )

[@guillaumepayen5016]

GREAT, GREAT, GREAT ! ! !

[@josephreidel4408]

god this song is gut-wrenching.

[@johnlanigan4130]

Wonderful, just wonderful.

[@PB200559]

Classic Carson. Beautiful bud.

[@jpaang]

This is stunningly beautiful!!

[@priitriisman5381]

Absolutely mesmerizing.

[@h2odog007]

Thank You for blessing us.

[@dennisosborne4368]

Absolutely superb , what a voice Carson has

[@brandonkicknosway]

Thank you for blessing our ears once again!

[@scottrusling]

One of my favourite songs. Nice work Carson. Thank you!

[@stevencook9167]

Thank You Carson for sharing your awesome skills

[@nardels2351]

On point, as always. I personally, really dig the emotional facials that accompany your renditions. Reminds me of Bruce Lee when he was fighting

[@manfredgawer9093]

Wonderful. Very moving.

[@asimbo4985]

Give me the chills, thank you so much !

[@BtGo63]

Normally listen to a Song by a ytbr once enjoy but them move on, but this one I keep returning. Special.

[@nzajflynn]

Absolutely beautiful 😢❤

[@yahliziv]

wow thats so good. great song and great cover carson. nice!!! love it

[@rthib1960]

So good. Thank you

[@damianwhite504]

That is beautifully done

[@thetruestrepairman7423]

Beautiful

[@frets975]

Always perfect! Very nice.

[@Yesica1993]

I have never heard this song. So lovely!

[@Peter64n]

GREAT PERFORMANCE OF A GREAT MUSICIAN

[@dennisferrell3662]

Lovely, Carson.

[@travisthornton1792]

Very nice version, as I’ve come to expect from you! I’m fascinated by your open chords here as you play them differently than I thought they were played. Your version sounds perfect

[@JDrevolver66]

Just brilliant!

[@TheAbundance]

Beautiful! Thank you.

[@stephenmcqually2983]

You can cover Dylan so brilliantly

[@tinnguyenshmily]

If you see her, say hello She might be in Tangier She left here last early spring Is livin' there, I hear Say for me that I'm all right Though things get kind of slow She might think that I've forgotten her Don't tell her it isn't so We had a falling-out Like lovers often will And to think of how she left that night It still brings me a chill And though our separation It pierced me to the heart She still lives inside of me We've never been apart If you get close to her Kiss her once for me I always have respected her For doin' what she did and gettin' free Oh, whatever makes her happy I won't stand in the way Though the bitter taste still lingers on From the night I tried to make her stay I see a lot of people As I make the rounds And I hear her name here and there As I go from town to town And I've never gotten used to it I've just learned to turn it off Either I'm too sensitive Or else I'm gettin' soft Sundown, yellow moon I replay the past I know every scene by heart They all went by so fast If she's passin' back this way I'm not that hard to find Tell her she can look me up If she's got the time

[@johnhoare876]

Wonderful

[@aptfive]

sooo good

[@dogfoodking]

Great cover of a great work.... perfect . Killing the game!

[@robertocentomo8382]

Great job Carson, greetings from Milan

[@jamie6373]

This is just great!

[@redbirdjazzz]

Stunning. I think this is your best Dylan cover yet. About the guitar tuning, one thing you might look into if you want a deeper instrument voice available for a song/songs is the string gauge Ariel Posen uses for his 25.5" scale baritone guitars (.017-.064).

[@francap8015]

Great cover! Will definitely subscribe

[@rdstroud1]

Outstanding rendition of the Dylan favorite sung and played by Carson. Does anybody know what tuning he is using? It sounds like drop D, but the fingering does not indicate that.

[@RADThird1]

Carson says open C#.

[@RichardMcSweeney]

Well done Carson! A very nice rendition - very sincere. :)

[@RafyRomo]

Lovely