It's All over Now, Baby Blue
Grateful Dead
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You must leave now, take what you need, you think will last But whatever you wish to keep, you better grab it fast Yonder stands your orphan with his gun Crying like a fire in the sun Look out 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 This sky, too, is folding under you And it's all over now, baby blue All your seasick sailors, they are rowing home All your reindeer armies, are all going home The lover who just walked out your door Has taken all his blankets from the floor The carpet, too, is moving under you And it's all over now, baby blue Leave your stepping stones behind, something calls for you Forget the dead you've left, they will not follow you The vagabond who's rapping at your door Is standing in the clothes that you once wore Strike another match, go start anew And it's all over now, baby blue
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Written by: Bob Dylan
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
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.
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Bryan FerryBryan 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.
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FalcoAustrian 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.
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Grateful DeadThe 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.
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Joan BaezJoan 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.
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Marianne FaithfullBritish 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.
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The AnimalsThe 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.
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The ByrdsThe 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.
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ThemIrish 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.
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Van MorrisonAfter 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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