Talkin' Dylan's Process - Outtakes, Early Versions, Alternate Takes

In this hour, Laura and Robert return once again to talk about some of Dylan’s outtakes and alternate takes by taking a look at four recordings from four different decades. Part of Bob Dylan’s enduring appeal is that he, perhaps more than any other popular artist, has let the audience in on his creative process: box sets like the Bootleg Series have given us access to not only outtakes, but also sketches, rough early attempts, and alternate versions. This peek behind the curtain is never demystifying, but instead gives us an insight into the non-linear, often alchemical creative process, which is full of difficult decisions.

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Here’s the very early Definitely Dylan episode where a very nervous Laura tells you all about some of Dylan’s greatest outtakes.

If you’d like to listen to the “April is the cruelest month” episode, you can find it here.

And here’s the episode all about “Caribbean Wind” that I mentioned.

Playlist:

1. Mississippi (Alternate Version #3)

2. Desolation Row (Take 5 Remake, Complete)

3. Don't Ever Take Yourself Away

4. Someday Baby (Alternate Version)