As I searched for songs from Dylan performances to celebrated his 80th birthday this month, my most delightful find was his rendition of Stephen Foster's, "Hard Times," written in 1854. Bob performed this one at Willie Nelson's 60th birthday television special. He is accompanied by John Jackson (guitar), Tony Garnier (bass), Bucky Baxter (accordion) & Marty Stuart (mandolin).
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| Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, and Tom Petty at Farm Aid, 1995 |
During the month of May, I've been celebrating Bob Dylan's 80th Birthday (May 24) by featuring videos of Bob as he is accompanied by another artist in a duet. If you missed any, or want to hear one again, here is the list:
With God on Our Side (with Joan Baez)
Crossroads (with Eric Clapton)
One Irish Rover (with Van Morrison)
The Times They Are a-Changin' (with a fan from the audience)
The Sound of Silence (with Paul Simon)
Abraham, Martin, and John (with Clydie King)
Pancho and Lefty (with Willie Nelson)
One Too Many Mornings (with Johnny Cash)
Knockin' On Heaven's Door (with Tom Petty)
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We're celebrating Bob Dylan's 80th birthday this month by highlighting a few duets. This one was the final number in the Hard to Handle concert film. Bob Dylan was backed by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers during their Australian tour in 1986.
