I Threw It All Away
Bob Dylan
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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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Written by: BOB DYLAN, DYLAN BOB
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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.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 85 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it one of his successful singles.
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Collaboration"I Threw It All Away" was produced by legendary producer Bob Johnston, who worked with Dylan on multiple albums.
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Music StyleThe song is a part of Dylan's country music phase, which is characterized by a simpler, more direct style of writing and playing.
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Inspiration"I Threw It All Away" is thought to be inspired by Dylan's estranged wife, Sara Lownds.
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Live PerformancesThe song was one of the key numbers during Dylan's 1970 performances at the Isle of Wight Festival.
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Television DebutBob 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.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various artists, including Elvis Costello and Yo La Tengo.
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Music VideoA promotional film was made for the song in 1969, featuring Dylan, his wife, and his children.
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Critical ReceptionDespite 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.
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Song InterpretationThe lyrics of the song have received numerous interpretations, with some analysts believing that it reveals Dylan's regret over discarding his “protest singer” image.
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Album SuccessThe album "Nashville Skyline", to which this song belongs, became one of Dylan's best selling albums and was also critically well received.
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Personal LifeThe song, reflecting themes of love and regret, was written during a pivotal time in Dylan's personal life marked by domesticity, marriage, and fatherhood.
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Song StructureUncommon for Dylan, the song follows a standard verse-chorus structure, making it one of his more traditionally structured songs.
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Cultural Impact"I Threw It All Away" was used in 1996 in the soundtrack for the movie "Grace of My Heart."
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LyricsThe song is reputed for its profound and poignant lyrics, with the opening lines, “I
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