Dirge (Bob Dylan song)

"Dirge"
"Dirge"
Song

"Dirge" is a song by Bob Dylan. It was released on his 14th studio album Planet Waves in 1974.^[1] After recalling his band to re-record the track "Forever Young," Dylan recorded "Dirge" on just the second take.^[2] The song was labeled on the studio tape box as "Dirge for Martha." Notable for its acidic tone, "Dirge" has never been performed in concert.^[3]

Personnel

Bob Dylan – Piano, Vocals
Robbie Robertson – Acoustic Guitar

References

^ Bob Dylan. (1974). Dirge. Planet Waves [CD]. Los Angeles, CA: Asylum.
^ Heylin, Clinton (2000). Bob Dylan: Behind the Shades Revisited. New York: HarperCollins. p. 800. ISBN 978-0-06-052569-9.
^ "Songs". Bob Dylan Songs. Sony Music Entertainment. Retrieved 29 July 2011.

Bob Dylan. (1974). Dirge. Planet Waves [CD]. Los Angeles, CA: Asylum.

External links

Lyrics at Bob Dylan's official website

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[1] Bob Dylan. (1974). Dirge. Planet Waves [CD]. Los Angeles, CA: Asylum.

[2] Heylin, Clinton (2000). Bob Dylan: Behind the Shades Revisited. New York: HarperCollins. p. 800. ISBN 978-0-06-052569-9.

[3] "Songs". Bob Dylan Songs. Sony Music Entertainment. Retrieved 29 July 2011.

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