From a Buick 6
Bob Dylan
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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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Written by: BOB DYLAN
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11 facts about this song
Song Title"From a Buick 6" is a song by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan.
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AlbumThe song is a part of his fourth studio album "Highway 61 Revisited," which was released in 1965.
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GenreDylan’s "From a Buick 6" is typically classified within the genre of Folk-Rock and Blues.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics contain several biblical references and are perceived to convey Dylan's nuances about death and afterlife.
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CompositionThe 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."
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Inspiration & ThemesThe song seemingly refers to a Buick Series 6 car as a metaphor, through which Dylan describes a complex and toxic romantic relationship.
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Unique VersionAn earlier different version of "From a Buick 6" was released initially but was later replaced upon further pressing of the record.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have often praised the song's aggressive rhythm along with Dylan's moody vocals.
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BandThe song features musicians Mike Bloomfield (guitar), Al Kooper (organ), Paul Griffin (piano), Harvey Brooks (bass), and Bobby Gregg (drums) who backed Dylan.
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Performance HistoryDespite its popularity, Dylan did not perform "From a Buick 6" live until 1987 and has played it in concerts sporadically.
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Pop Culture ReferenceA 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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