The lucky folks of America are currently being treated to the superb double whammy of Wilco and Fleet Foxes as they tour the States together. Being a huge fan of both, I could only dream of that kind of thing happening over here. Doubtful really, considering Jeff Tweedy’s dislike for the UK seemed to step up a notch after last years cancellation of a number of dates. This kind of makes up for it though. Yes, two of my favourite bands cover the Bob Dylan classic ‘I Shall Be Released’ during a recent show. I was speechless this morning when I stumbled across it. Tweedy’s falsetto is especially impressive during the second verse. Check it out below:
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September 6th, 2008 at 5:16 pm
Ok…. its rare I see a Dylan cover that does not fill me with disdain, sometimes rage (especially nowadays) but that is f**king impressive! Brilliant in fact.
*sigh* wish they’d tour over here together.
September 6th, 2008 at 6:42 pm
you’re not the only one luce. that is pretty much my dream line up. although - there IS gonna be bowerbirds and bon iver duetting this thursday dont forget!
back to dylan though - i would LOVE to see a band like wilco and/or fleet foxes cover ‘the man in me’ - perhaps not from one of his best albums, but that track kills me every time i hear it.. i can just imagine fleet foxes putting all kinds of shit hot harmonies over it.
September 6th, 2008 at 8:50 pm
All the videos on the site still won’t display - they just leave a completely blank space… any ideas? This sounds really good.
September 7th, 2008 at 12:14 pm
you got flash player installed sunshine?