Pledging My Time
Bob Dylan
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Well, early in the mornin’ ’Til late at night I got a poison headache But I feel all right I’m pledging my time To you Hopin’ you’ll come through, too Well, the hobo got too high And it came down natur’lly He stole my baby And he wanted to steal me But I’m pledging my time To you Hopin’ you’ll come through, too Won’t you come with me, baby? I’ll take you where you wanna go And if it don’t work out You’ll be the first to know I’m pledging my time To you Hopin’ you’ll come through, too Well, the room is so stuffy I can hardly breathe Ev’rybody’s gone but me and you And I can’t be the last to leave I’m pledging my time To you Hopin’ you’ll come through, too Well, they sent for the ambulance And one was sent Somebody got lucky But it was an accident Now I’m pledging my time To you Hopin’ you’ll come through, too
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Written by: BOB DYLAN
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10 facts about this song
Song Background"Pledging My Time" is a song composed and performed by legendary American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan.
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Album InformationIt is the third track on Dylan's 1966 double album, "Blonde on Blonde." The album is critically acclaimed and is often considered one of Dylan's best works.
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InfluencesThe song stands as a testament to Dylan's acceptance and love for the blues genre of music. It is prominently influenced by Chicago blues.
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Lyrics Insight"Pledging My Time" is lyrically a rather straightforward blues song, with Dylan pledging his devotion to an unspecified person despite a streak of "bad luck."
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Acoustic CharacteristicsThe song features harmonica-based instrumental portions, typical of Dylan’s blues-oriented style, along with guitar and percussion.
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Critical ReactionDespite not being as popular as some of Dylan's other works, "Pledging My Time" has been praised for its authentic blues sound.
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RecordingThe song, like many others on "Blonde on Blonde," was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee. The recording sessions were characterized by a relaxed, collaborative atmosphere.
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Music Format"Pledging My Time" was released as a 45 rpm single in Japan.
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Cover VersionsWhile perhaps not as widely covered as some of Dylan's other songs, "Pledging My Time" has been performed by a number of artists, including the British rock band Humble Pie.
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Dylan’s TakeBob Dylan himself has called "Blonde on Blonde" the closest he ever got to the sound he heard in his mind, suggesting a particular fondness for the songs in this album, including "Pledging My Time."
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