From a Buick 6

Bob Dylan

About From a Buick 6

"From a Buick 6" is a song by Bob Dylan from his album Highway 61 Revisited, which was also released as a single on the B-side of "Positively 4th Street." It was recorded on July 30, 1965.


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I got this graveyard woman, you know she keeps my kids
But my soulful mama, you know she keeps me hid
She's a junkyard angel and she always gives me bread
Well, if I go down dyin', you know she's bound to put a blanket on my bed

Well, when the pipeline gets broken and I'm lost on the river bridge
I'm all cracked up on the highway and in the water's edge
And then she comes down a thruway, ready to sew me up with a thread
Well, if I go down dyin', you know she's bound to put a blanket on my bed

Well, she don't make me nervous, she don't talk too much
She walks like Bo Diddley and she don't need no crutch
She keeps this four-ten all loaded with lead
Well, if I go down dyin', you know she's bound to put a blanket on my bed, c'mon

Well, you know I need a steam shovel, mama, to keep away the dead
I need a dump truck, baby, to unload my head
She brings me everything and more, and just like I said
Well, if I go down dyin', you know she's bound to put a blanket on my bed

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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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11 facts about this song

Song Title
"From a Buick 6" is a song by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan.
Album
The song is a part of his fourth studio album "Highway 61 Revisited," which was released in 1965.
Genre
Dylan’s "From a Buick 6" is typically classified within the genre of Folk-Rock and Blues.
Lyrics
The song's lyrics contain several biblical references and are perceived to convey Dylan's nuances about death and afterlife.
Composition
The song was recorded on July 30, 1965 as a one-off with the purpose of recording a flip side of a Bob Dylan track called "Positively 4th Street."
Inspiration & Themes
The song seemingly refers to a Buick Series 6 car as a metaphor, through which Dylan describes a complex and toxic romantic relationship.
Unique Version
An earlier different version of "From a Buick 6" was released initially but was later replaced upon further pressing of the record.
Critical Reception
Critics have often praised the song's aggressive rhythm along with Dylan's moody vocals.
Band
The song features musicians Mike Bloomfield (guitar), Al Kooper (organ), Paul Griffin (piano), Harvey Brooks (bass), and Bobby Gregg (drums) who backed Dylan.
Performance History
Despite its popularity, Dylan did not perform "From a Buick 6" live until 1987 and has played it in concerts sporadically.
Pop Culture Reference
A reference to the song is made in Stephen King's novel "From a Buick 8," which also revolves around a mysterious car.

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