Nothing Was Delivered

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About Nothing Was Delivered

"Nothing Was Delivered" is a song written by Bob Dylan that was originally recorded by Dylan and The Band in the Fall of 1967 during the sessions that generated The Basement Tapes. The song was first released by The Byrds on their 1968 album Sweetheart of the Rodeo.


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Nothing was delivered
And I tell this truth to you
Not out of spite or anger
But, simply 'cause it's true

Now you must provide some answers
For what you sell has not been received
And the sooner you come up with them
And the sooner you can leave

Nothing is better, nothing is best
Take care of your health and get plenty of rest

Nothing was delivered
And it's up to you to say
Just what you had in mind
When you made everybody pay

Now I hope you won't object to this
Giving back all that you owe
But the sooner you come up with them
And the sooner you can go

Nothing is better, nothing is best
Take care of your health and get plenty of rest

No, nothing was delivered
I can't say I sympathize
With what your fate is going to be
Yes, for telling all those lies

No, nothing was delivered
Yes, and someone must explain
But as long as it takes to do this
Then that's how long you'll remain

Nothing is better, nothing is best
Take care of your health and get plenty of rest

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The Byrds

The Byrds ( /ˈbɜrdz/) were an American rock band, formed in Los Angeles, California in 1964. The band underwent multiple line-up changes throughout its existence, with frontman Roger McGuinn (aka Jim McGuinn) remaining the sole consistent member, until the group disbanded in 1973. Although they only managed to attain the huge commercial success of contemporaries like The Beatles, The Beach Boys, and The Rolling Stones for a short period of time (1965–66), The Byrds are today considered by critics to be one of the most influential bands of the 1960s. Initially, they pioneered the musical genre of folk rock, melding the influence of The Beatles and other British Invasion bands with contemporary and traditional folk music. As the 1960s progressed, the band was a… more »

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Written by: Bob Dylan

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Bob Dylan
"Nothing Was Delivered" is a song written by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan. - It was originally recorded by Dylan during the "Basement Tapes" sessions in 1967, however it was not released on his official album. - Dylan's version of the song was officially released much later, in 1975, on "The Basement Tapes" compilation album.
The Band
The Band was Dylan's backup band when he recorded the original version of "Nothing Was Delivered." - The Band themselves have also recorded a cover version of the song. - Their cover version was eventually included in their 1975 album, "The Basement Tapes", which featured songs from their 1967 sessions with Dylan.
The Byrds
The Byrds, an American rock band, were the first to release a version of "Nothing Was Delivered"; their version was featured on their 1968 album "Sweetheart of the Rodeo." - "Sweetheart of the Rodeo" is considered a pivotal album in the history of country rock and marked a departure from the band's previous folk rock sound. - Their version of "Nothing Was Delivered" was one of Bob Dylan’s compositions that helped shape "Sweetheart of the Rodeo" into a pioneering country rock album. - Their interpretation of Dylan’s songs, including "Nothing Was Delivered", solidified The Byrd’s place in music history as innovators of the country rock genre.

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