Wallflower

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About Wallflower

"Wallflower" is a song written and recorded in November 1971 by Bob Dylan. Dylan's own recording, was not released until almost twenty years later as part of The Bootleg Series Volumes 1–3 (Rare & Unreleased) 1961–1991. An alternate version from the same 1971 session was released in 2013 on The Bootleg Series Vol. 10: Another Self Portrait (1969–1971). In October 1972, the song was recorded by Doug Sahm, with Dylan singing backing vocal, for Sahm's album Doug Sahm and Band, released in 1973. The song has since been covered by many artists. 


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1991
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Wallflower, wallflower
Won't you dance with me?
I'm sad and lonely too.
Wallflower, wallflower
Won't you dance with me?
I'm fallin' in love with you.

Just like you I'm wondrin' what I'm doin' here.
Just like you I'm wondrin' what's goin' on.

Wallflower, wallflower
Won't you dance with me?
The night will soon be gone.

I have seen you standing in the smoky haze
And I know that you're gonna be mine one of these days,
Mine alone.

Wallflower, wallflower
Take a chance on me.
Please let me ride you home.

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Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan ( /ˈdɪlən/; born Robert Allen Zimmerman; May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, author, poet and artist. He has been an influential figure in popular music and culture for more than five decades. Much of his most celebrated work dates from the 1960s when he was an informal chronicler and a seemingly reluctant figurehead of social unrest. A number of Dylan's early songs, such as "Blowin' in the Wind" and "The Times They Are a-Changin'", became anthems for the US civil rights and anti-war movements. Leaving his initial base in the culture of folk music behind, Dylan's six-minute single "Like a Rolling Stone" has been described as radically altering the parameters of popular music in … more »

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11 facts about this song

Song Release
"Wallflower" is a song written and performed by Bob Dylan, which was later covered by Doug Sahm in his album "Doug Sahm and Band" released in 1973.
Unreleased Song
The song was initially recorded by Bob Dylan in 1971 during the sessions for the album "New Morning" but was not included in the final release.
Alternate Version
The original version of "Wallflower" by Bob Dylan remained unreleased until 1991 when it was included in "The Bootleg Series Volumes 1–3 (Rare & Unreleased) 1961–1991".
Lyrics
The song lyrics reflect Dylan's mastery in storytelling through music. Its lines touch on themes of isolation, longing and unrequited love which are recurring themes in Dylan's songwriting.
Popular Cover
Doug Sahm's cover of "Wallflower" brought more attention to the song. His version featured contributions from other legendary musicians like Dr. John and Bob Dylan himself, who played harmonica on the track.
Live Performances
Though "Wallflower" is not one of Dylan's well-known hits, it has seen a fair share of live performances. The song was performed more than 40 times during Dylan’s Never-Ending Tour between 1996 and 2004.
Studio Recordings
There are two existing studio versions of "Wallflower" by Bob Dylan. One was recorded in 1971 and remained unreleased until 1991. The second version was recorded in 1974 during the sessions for Dylan's album "Planet Waves".
Musical Style
Both Dylan's and Sahm's versions of "Wallflower" are characterized by a stripped-down, raw sound closely associated with folk and country music, genres both Dylan and Sahm were well-known for.
Collaborations
The recording of "Wallflower" by Doug Sahm featured a cast of stellar musicians, including Sir Douglas Quintet organist Augie Meyers, Dr. John on piano and legendary guitarist-at-large Derek O'Brien.
Album Performance
Sahm's album "Doug Sahm and Band", which included the song "Wallflower", reached the 125th spot on the Billboard 200 album chart, demonstrating the song’s popularity within the album.
Influence
"Wallflower" is another testament to Dylan's influence on a wide range of musicians, including Sahm, who admired Dylan's songwriting abilities and his knack for communicating complex emotions and narratives through song.

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