Slow Train
Bob Dylan
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Sometimes I feel so low-down and disgusted Can't help but wonder what's happenin' to my companions Are they lost or are they found? Have they counted the cost it'll take to bring down All their earthly principles they're gonna have to abandon? There's a slow, slow train comin' up around the bend I had a woman down in Alabama She was a backwoods girl, but she sure was realistic She said, "Boy, without a doubt, have to quit your mess and straighten out You could die down here, be just another accident statistic" There's a slow, slow train comin' up around the bend All that foreign oil controlling American soil Look around you, it's just bound to make you embarrassed Sheiks walkin' around like kings, wearing fancy jewels and nose rings Deciding America's future from Amsterdam and to Paris And there's a slow, slow train comin' up around the bend Man's ego is inflated, his laws are outdated, they don't apply no more You can't rely no more to be standin' around waitin' In the home of the brave, Jefferson turnin' over in his grave Fools glorifying themselves, trying to manipulate Satan And there's a slow, slow train comin' up around the bend Big-time negotiators, false healers and woman haters Masters of the bluff and masters of the proposition But the enemy I see wears a cloak of decency All non-believers and men-stealers talkin' in the name of religion And there's a slow, slow train comin' up around the bend People starving and thirsting, grain elevators are bursting Oh, you know it costs more to store the food than it do to give it They say lose your inhibitions, follow your own ambitions They talk about a life of brotherly love Show me someone who knows how to live it There's a slow, slow train comin' up around the bend Well, my baby went to Illinois with some bad-talkin' boy she could destroy A real suicide case, but there was nothin' I could do to stop it I don't care about economy, I don't care about astronomy But it sure do bother me to see my loved ones turning into puppets There's a slow, slow train comin' up around the bend
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Written by: BOB DYLAN
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12 facts about this song
Album Release"Slow Train" is a song by American artist Bob Dylan. It was featured on his 19th studio album, "Slow Train Coming," which was released in August 1979.
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Genre TransitionThe song marks Dylan's entry into Christian music, as "Slow Train Coming" is regarded as his first Christian album, featuring songs mostly based on his newfound faith.
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Lyrics ContentThe lyrics of "Slow Train" draw heavily on the Bible and religious themes, a manifestation of Dylan's conversion to Christianity during this phase of his career.
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Popular ReceptionDespite the shift from his traditional folk rock base, "Slow Train" was surrounded by commercial and critical success. The album won a Grammy for Best Rock Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group.
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Album CollaborationEsteemed musician Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits fame played lead guitar on the album. The significance is that the album was produced by Jerry Wexler, a notable figure in the music industry who had previously worked with artists like Aretha Franklin and Ray Charles.
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RecognitionIn 2017, the album "Slow Train Coming," which included "Slow Train," was added to the Grammy Hall of Fame.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists, including the Neville Brothers and gospel singer Jessy Dixon.
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Controversial ContentWhile Dylan's intense spiritual conviction expressed in "Slow Train" was admired by many, it also sparked controversy among fans and critics who were discomforted by the religious dogma in his lyrics.
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Chart PerformanceDespite a mixed reception from critics and fans alike, the album, "Slow Train Coming," peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 chart, making it one of Dylan's highest-charting albums from the 70's.
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ThemeThe song's recollections of societal decay, echoed throughout the album, underscore Dylan's conviction of the inevitability of divine judgment, envisaged as a "slow train coming up around the bend."
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Track LengthThe original "Slow Train" has a length of 5:55 minutes.
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Live Performances"Slow Train" is one of the songs Dylan has frequently performed in his concerts, with over 300 known live performances since its release.
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