It's All Over Now, Baby Blue

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About It's All Over Now, Baby Blue

"It's All Over Now, Baby Blue" is a song written and performed by Bob Dylan and featured on his Bringing It All Back Home album, released on March 22, 1965 by Columbia Records (see 1965 in music). The song was recorded on January 15, 1965 with Dylan's acoustic guitar and harmonica and William E. Lee's bass guitar the only instrumentation. The lyrics were heavily influenced by Symbolist poetry and bid farewell to the titular "Baby Blue." There has been much speculation about the real life identity of "Baby Blue", with possibilites including Joan Baez, David Blue, Paul Clayton, Dylan's folk music audience, and even Dylan himself. "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue" has been covered many times by a variety of artists, including Joan Baez, Bryan Ferry, the Seldom Scene, Them (also by Van Morrison as a solo artist), the Byrds, the Animals, the Chocolate Watchband, Graham Bonnet, Judy Collins, Joni Mitchell, Marianne Faithfull, Falco, the 13th Floor Elevators, the Grateful Dead, Link Wray, Hugh Masekela, Echo and the Bunnymen, Bad Religion, the Matadors, and Hole. Them's version, released in 1966 influenced garage bands during the mid-60s and Beck later sampled it for his 1996 single "Jack-Ass". The Byrds recorded the song twice in 1965 as a possible follow up single to "Mr. Tambourine Man" and "All I Really Want to Do", but neither recording was released in that form. The Byrds did release a 1969 recording of the song on their Ballad of Easy Rider album (see 1969 in music). 


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You think will last
But if there's something you wish to keep
Better grab it fast

Yonder stands your orphan with his gun
Crying like a fire in the sun
Look out for who, the saints are comin' through
And it's all over now, baby blue

The highway is for gamblers, better use your sense
Take what you have gathered from coincidence
The empty-handed painter from your streets
Is drawing crazy patterns on your sheets
The sky too is foldin' under you
And it's all over now, baby blue

All your seasick sailors, they are goin' home
Your empty-handed armies, they are goin' home
Your lover who just walked out the door
Has taken all his blankets from the floor
The carpet too is movin' under you
And it's all over now, baby blue

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The Byrds

The Byrds ( /ˈbɜrdz/) were an American rock band, formed in Los Angeles, California in 1964. The band underwent multiple line-up changes throughout its existence, with frontman Roger McGuinn (aka Jim McGuinn) remaining the sole consistent member, until the group disbanded in 1973. Although they only managed to attain the huge commercial success of contemporaries like The Beatles, The Beach Boys, and The Rolling Stones for a short period of time (1965–66), The Byrds are today considered by critics to be one of the most influential bands of the 1960s. Initially, they pioneered the musical genre of folk rock, melding the influence of The Beatles and other British Invasion bands with contemporary and traditional folk music. As the 1960s progressed, the band was a… more »

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Bob Dylan
"It's All Over Now, Baby Blue" is a song written and performed by Bob Dylan and featured on his "Bringing It All Back Home" album in 1965. - Dylan’s original version blends folk and rock elements, showcasing his move away from traditional folk music towards a more rock ‘n’ roll sound.
Bryan Ferry
Bryan Ferry, the lead vocalist of Roxy Music, released a cover of Dylan's "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue" in 2002 on his album "Frantic." - Ferry's version gives the song a melancholic and dramatic twist, providing a stark contrast to Dylan's low-key folk-based original.
Falco
Austrian singer Falco covered "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue" on his 1986 album "Emotional." - Falco's version features synthesizers and a strong dance beat, reflecting the popular music trends of the mid-1980s.
Grateful Dead
The Grateful Dead included a live recording of "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue" on their 1972 live album "Europe '72." - The band would continue to regularly perform this song at their concerts until their disbandment in 1995.
Joan Baez
Joan Baez, a contemporary and early supporter of Bob Dylan, recorded "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue" on her 1965 album "Farewell, Angelina." - Baez's cover is notable for its stripped-down acoustic arrangement and her distinctive, quivering vocal delivery.
Marianne Faithfull
British singer Marianne Faithfull created a cover of the song, released in 1976 on her "Dreamin' My Dreams" album. - Faithfull's rendition is layered with sadness and melancholy, enhancing the song's original themes of loss and longing.
The Animals
The Animals recorded a bluesy, rock version of "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue," for their 1966 album "Animalisms." - This version is uniquely distinguished by its heavy organ playing and Eric Burdon's almost-growling vocals.
The Byrds
The Byrds released their cover of "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue" on their 1965 album "Turn! Turn! Turn!" - The Byrds' version stands out due to its blend of folk-rock and jangle pop, integrating elements of the original with their own signature sound.
Them
Irish band Them, with lead singer Van Morrison, included their cover of "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue" in their 1966 album "Them Again." - Them's interpretation of the song gave it a bluesy flavor that is unique among the many covers of the song.
Van Morrison
After leaving Them, Van Morrison continued to perform "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue" throughout his solo career. - His solo renditions often significantly varied in length and arrangement, reflecting Morrison's continued artistic exploration of the song over time.

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