Great interview - I love Osborne's stories about working with Dylan, the Dead, and on her own material!
With regard to the re-written "Tears of Rage" - it's impossible to know for sure if the lyrics he was drafting in 2003 were the same as those sung the following year, but there is a new verse in the version from Boone, NC (April 7, 2004) that may be representative: "I've never been to Strawberry Fields / I've never been to Penny Lane / But I've been down in the willow garden / And ridden on the hellbound train." Fits with the postmodern pastiche style he'd been using since Time Out of Mind.
Exciting, interesting interview. I loved Oh, Mercy when it came out. Was kinda bummed he didn't stick with that style, at least for a bit, but I've learned to accept Dylan as Dylan.
Great interview - I love Osborne's stories about working with Dylan, the Dead, and on her own material!
With regard to the re-written "Tears of Rage" - it's impossible to know for sure if the lyrics he was drafting in 2003 were the same as those sung the following year, but there is a new verse in the version from Boone, NC (April 7, 2004) that may be representative: "I've never been to Strawberry Fields / I've never been to Penny Lane / But I've been down in the willow garden / And ridden on the hellbound train." Fits with the postmodern pastiche style he'd been using since Time Out of Mind.
I remember hearing that show--it was a great one!
Cool interview . I totally agree about " I have made up my mind to give myself to you " . Outstanding song . As good as anything he's ever wrote .
Exciting, interesting interview. I loved Oh, Mercy when it came out. Was kinda bummed he didn't stick with that style, at least for a bit, but I've learned to accept Dylan as Dylan.
What wonderfully literate and informative responses Joan Osborne provided in this interview.
This was a really great interview, thanks for sharing it! And congrats on the new Dylan fan in your family!
Great interview with a fantastic artist. Hard to believe it's been almost 30 years since Relish!
BTW we Deadheads did "put up" with a female singer in the band for 7 years: Ms Donna Jean Godchaux.
Whoa-whoa-whoaaaaaaaa! :)
Great stuff!!