Man in the Long Black Coat

Bob Dylan

About Man in the Long Black Coat

Man In The Long Black Coat ' is a tribute album to Bob Dylan recorded by Barb Jungr. The album is named after a Dylan song of the same name.


Year:
2005
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Crickets are chirpin' the water is high
There's a soft cotton dress on the line hangin' dry
Window wide open African trees
Bent over backwards from a hurricane breeze
Not a word of goodbye not even a note
She gone with the man in the long black coat

Somebody seen him hangin' around
At the old dance hall on the outskirts of town
He looked into her eyes when she stopped him to ask
If he wanted to dance he had a face like a mask
Somebody said from the bible he'd quote
There was dust on the man in the long black coat

Preacher was talking there's a sermon he gave
He said every man's conscience is vile and depraved
You cannot depend on it to be your guide
When it's you who must keep it satisfied
It ain't easy to swallow it sticks in the throat
She gave her heart to the man in the long black coat

There are no mistakes in life some people say
It is true sometimes you can see it that way
But people don't live or die people just float
She went with the man in the long black coat

There's smoke on the water it's been there since June
Tree trunks uprooted beneath the high crescent moon
Feel the pulse and vibration and the rumbling force
Somebody is out there beating on a dead horse
She never said nothing there was nothing she wrote
She gone with the man in the long black coat

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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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10 facts about this song

Album Origin
"Man in the Long Black Coat" is a song by Bob Dylan that appeared on his 26th studio album "Oh Mercy," which was released in 1989.
Song Theme
This song, like many other Dylan songs, draws upon biblical imagery. It tells the story of a woman who succumbs to a mysterious man's charm and consequently leaves her lover. There's room for much interpretation about who the man might be, perhaps a figure of temptation or a devilish character.
Producer
"Man in the Long Black Coat" was produced by Daniel Lanois, a renowned music producer known for his work with U2, Neil Young, and Peter Gabriel.
Collaborative Effort
The song was written by Dylan, but the final product was achieved through collaboration. Dylan recognized Lanois's contribution by saying that the song was "like a painting coming to life" because of his input.
Song Length
The song's original album version runs for 4 minutes and 51 seconds.
Critical Acclaim
"Man in the Long Black Coat" was critically acclaimed and described as one of the standout tracks on the "Oh Mercy" album.
Song Cover
"Man in the Long Black Coat" has been covered by artists like Joan Osborne and Mark Lanegan, indicating both its popularity and influence on other musicians.
Music Style
The song is characterized by its minimalistic style, reflecting a moody and melancholic atmosphere. The music helps to create palpable tension, akin to a sense of impending doom in a film narrative.
Lyrical Excellence
"Man in the Long Black Coat" is one of Dylan's lyrically rich songs. The lyrics are filled with abstract ideas, and Dylan generously uses symbolism and personification, adding depth and layers of meaning to the song.
Album Success
"Oh Mercy" was Dylan's best-received album in years when it was released, with "Man in the Long Black Coat" contributing significantly to the album's narrative power and cohesiveness.

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