I Threw It All Away

Bob Dylan

About I Threw It All Away

"I Threw It All Away" is a song by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan. The track appeared on Dylan's album Nashville Skyline in 1969, and was released as its first single later that year, where it reached number 85 on the Billboard Hot 100, and number 30 on the UK Singles Chart. It is considered to be one of the best and most popular songs on the album.


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I once held her in my arms
She said she would always stay
But I was cruel
I treated her like a fool
I threw it all away

Once I had mountains in the palm of my hand
And rivers that ran through every day
I must have been mad
I never knew what I had
Until I threw it all away

Love is all there is, it makes the world go 'round
Love and only love, it can't be denied
No matter what you think about it
You just won't be able to do without it
Take a tip from one who's tried

So if you find someone that gives you all of her love
Take it to your heart, don't let it stray
For one thing that's certain
You will surely be a-hurtin'
If you throw it all away
If you throw it all away

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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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16 facts about this song

Album Release
"I Threw It All Away" is a song by Bob Dylan from his album "Nashville Skyline," which was released in 1969.
Chart Performance
The song reached number 85 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it one of his successful singles.
Collaboration
"I Threw It All Away" was produced by legendary producer Bob Johnston, who worked with Dylan on multiple albums.
Music Style
The song is a part of Dylan's country music phase, which is characterized by a simpler, more direct style of writing and playing.
Inspiration
"I Threw It All Away" is thought to be inspired by Dylan's estranged wife, Sara Lownds.
Live Performances
The song was one of the key numbers during Dylan's 1970 performances at the Isle of Wight Festival.
Television Debut
Bob Dylan performed "I Threw It All Away" on The Johnny Cash Show on June 7, 1969, marking his first live TV performance in three years.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by various artists, including Elvis Costello and Yo La Tengo.
Music Video
A promotional film was made for the song in 1969, featuring Dylan, his wife, and his children.
Critical Reception
Despite its simplicity, "I Threw It All Away" is considered one of Dylan's best works in his experimental phase, and has been commended for its mature and profound lyrics.
Song Interpretation
The lyrics of the song have received numerous interpretations, with some analysts believing that it reveals Dylan's regret over discarding his “protest singer” image.
Album Success
The album "Nashville Skyline", to which this song belongs, became one of Dylan's best selling albums and was also critically well received.
Personal Life
The song, reflecting themes of love and regret, was written during a pivotal time in Dylan's personal life marked by domesticity, marriage, and fatherhood.
Song Structure
Uncommon for Dylan, the song follows a standard verse-chorus structure, making it one of his more traditionally structured songs.
Cultural Impact
"I Threw It All Away" was used in 1996 in the soundtrack for the movie "Grace of My Heart."
Lyrics
The song is reputed for its profound and poignant lyrics, with the opening lines, “I

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