Outlaw Blues
Bob Dylan
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Ain't it hard to stumble And land in some funny lagoon Ain't it hard to stumble And land in some muddy lagoon Especially when it's nine below zero And three o'clock in the afternoon Ain't gonna hang no picture, Ain't gonna hang no picture frame Ain't gonna hang no picture, Ain't gonna hang no picture frame Well, I might look like Robert Ford But I feel just like a Jesse James Well, I wish I was on some Australian mountain range. Oh, I wish I was on some Australian mountain range. I got no reason to be there, but I Imagine it would be some kind of change I got my dark sunglasses, I got for good luck my black tooth I got my dark sunglasses, I'm carryin' for good luck my black tooth Don't ask me nothin' about nothin' I just might tell you the truth I got a woman in Jackson I ain't gonna say her name I got a woman in Jackson, I ain't gonna say her name She's a brown-skin woman, But I love her just the same
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Written by: BOB DYLAN
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11 facts about this song
Artist Background"Outlaw Blues" is a song by legendary American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan.
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Album DetailsThe song is featured on his fifth studio album, "Bringing It All Back Home", which was released in 1965.
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Musical Style"Outlaw Blues" is known for its raw, bluesy sound, reflecting Dylan's experimentation with electric rock during this period of his career.
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Lyrics and ThemeThe lyrics of "Outlaw Blues" reflect themes of societal outsiderdom and individualism, which are frequently found in Dylan's work.
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ImpactThe song showcases Dylan’s departure from traditional folk and his embrace of a more rock sound, a move which initially alienated some fans but ultimately helped redefine his career.
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InfluenceSome critics interpret "Outlaw Blues" as a reflection of Dylan's feelings of alienation from the music industry and society.
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Unique RecordingUnlike many of Dylan's studio recordings, "Outlaw Blues" was recorded in one take.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has been covered by several artists and bands such as The Great Society and others.
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ReviewsWhile not one of Dylan's most critically acclaimed songs, "Outlaw Blues" still receives praise for its honesty and directness.
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Song DurationThe song lasts for 2:22 minutes making it one of the shorter tracks on the album "Bringing It All Back Home".
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Live Performances"Outlaw Blues" is rarely performed live by Bob Dylan. The first known live performance of the song was in 1996 – over three decades after its original release.
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