Walkin' Down the Line
Bob Dylan
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Well, I'm walkin' down the line, I'm walkin' down the line An' I'm walkin' down the line. My feet'll be a-flyin' To tell about my troubled mind. I got a heavy-headed gal I got a heavy-headed gal I got a heavy-headed gal She ain't feelin' well When she's better only time will tell Well, I'm walkin' down the line, I'm walkin' down the line An' I'm walkin' down the line. My feet'll be a-flyin' To tell about my troubled mind. My money comes and goes My money comes and goes My money comes and goes And rolls and flows and rolls and flows Through the holes in the pockets in my clothes Well, I'm walkin' down the line, I'm walkin' down the line An' I'm walkin' down the line. My feet'll be a-flyin' To tell about my troubled mind. I see the morning light I see the morning light Well it's not because I'm an early riser I didn't go to sleep last night Well, I'm walkin' down the line, I'm walkin' down the line An' I'm walkin' down the line. My feet'll be a-flyin' To tell about my troubled mind. I got my walkin' shoes I got my walkin' shoes I got my walkin' shoes An' I ain't a-gonna lose I believe I got the walkin' blues Well, I'm walkin' down the line, I'm walkin' down the line An' I'm walkin' down the line. My feet'll be a-flyin' To tell about my troubled mind.
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Release Details"Walkin' Down The Line" is one of Bob Dylan's classic folk songs. The song was written and recorded during the sessions for his influential 1963 album "The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan," but it was not included in the final track listing. It was later released as part of the 1991 Bootleg Series Volumes 1–3.
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Lyrics ThemeThe lyrics of "Walkin' Down The Line" correspond to the typical themes of Dylan’s early works, resonating with social issues, loneliness, and forced journey, which can be seen as a symbol of freedom or as an escape from struggling reality.
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Popular CoversThe song has been covered by various artists, including country and folk musician Ramblin' Jack Elliott in 1965, and the renowned "Grateful Dead" in their 1971 self-titled live album.
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Impact and LegacyDespite not being one of Dylan's most famous songs, "Walkin' Down The Line" has been influential within the music industry, especially in the folk field. It gained favor among many musicians who appreciated its simple yet poignantly emotional lyrical content.
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Dylan's PerformanceIn later years of his career, Dylan performed "Walkin' Down The Line" at a number of his concerts — despite the song’s never being officially released on a studio album.
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Songwriting StyleLike many of Dylan's early songs, "Walkin' Down The Line" is heavily influenced by American folk music. Its lyrics showcase Dylan's ability to create vivid, complex narratives about life, love, and hardship.
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Success StoryEven though it never appeared on any of Dylan's studio albums, the song was still successful enough to appear on multiple compilation albums and become a part of his live setlist.
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Origin of LyricsDylan’s propensity to pull song ideas from the American folk vernacular is evident in “Walkin’ Down the Line.” Its recurring note about “my money comes and goes” is a variation on the traditional blues phrase, “My money flows like water runs.”
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Song InterpretationsSome interpreters have seen "Walkin' Down the Line" as a depiction of a transient worker's experience during the times of The Great Depression, which fits well within Dylan's overarching theme of social justice.
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Acoustic StyleLike most early Dylan songs, "Walkin' Down the Line" is performed in a traditional acoustic style that emphasizes its folk roots and Dylan's lyrical storytelling prowess.
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