You Ain't Goin' Nowhere
The Band, Bob Dylan
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Clouds so swift Rain won't lift Gate won't close Railings froze Get your mind off wintertime You ain't goin' nowhere Whoo-ee, ride me high Tomorrow's the day My bride's gonna come Oh, oh, are we gonna fly Down in the easy chair I don't care how many letters they sent Morning came and morning went Pick up your money And pack up your tent You ain't goin' nowhere Whoo-ee, ride me high Tomorrow's the day My bride's gonna come Oh, oh, are we gonna fly Down in the easy chair Buy me a flute And a gun that shoots Tailgates and substitutes Strap yourself to the tree with roots You ain't goin' nowhere Whoo-ee, ride me high Tomorrow's the day My bride's gonna come Oh, oh, are we gonna fly Down in the easy chair Genghis Khan He could not keep All his kings Supplied with sleep We'll climb that hill, no matter how steep When we come up to it Whoo-ee, ride me high Tomorrow's the day My bride's gonna come Oh, oh, are we gonna fly Down in the easy chair
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Written by: Bob Dylan
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6 facts about this song
About the Artists"You Ain't Goin' Nowhere" is a song by American music legend Bob Dylan. It has been covered by numerous artists, including The Band and The Byrds, and each version highlights a unique interpretation of the song.
- Bob Dylan is a Nobel Prize winner for Literature, mainly due to his influential songwriting that has shaped the course of popular music since the 1960s.
- The Band is known for their distinctive sound that drew on a mixture of American genres. They were behind notable hits like "The Weight" and "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down."
- The Byrds were pioneers of folk-rock and country-rock, with their cover of Dylan's "Mr. Tambourine Man" laying the groundwork for these styles.
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Track's Origin"You Ain't Goin' Nowhere" was originally written by Bob Dylan in 1967 during his recuperation from a motorcycle accident.
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Album AppearanceThe song initially surfaced on Dylan’s 1971 album "Bob Dylan's Greatest Hits Vol. II". However, the first earlier recording appeared on the 1975 album "The Basement Tapes", a collection of songs Dylan recorded with The Band while in upstate New York in 1967.
- The Byrds' cover version was featured on their 1968 album "Sweetheart of the Rodeo", a landmark album in the country-rock genre.
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Notable CoversThe Byrds' version is considered a classic. Although they changed some of the lyrics, their take on the song remains one of the most memorable.
- The Band also covered "You Ain't Goin' Nowhere" for their 1973 album "Moondog Matinee". Their version stays closer to Dylan's original than The Byrds' version.
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Lyrics and InterpretationThe song's lyrics have been the subject of various interpretations over the years due to their abstract nature. Some suggest they reflect Dylan's frustration during his prolonged period of seclusion following his motorcycle accident.
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Live PerformanceBob Dylan continues performing the song in his concerts, and each time he varies the lyrics slightly, adding to the song's mystique and allure.
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