EUGENE, OR— Bob Dylan performed “I Shall Be Released” Tuesday night. It marked the first time the song had been played live in 18 years. Dylan’s current tour leg continues to dig deep. Fans expressed mild relief after hearing the track. The legendary songwriter has a vast catalog to draw from. He often surprises audiences with obscure cuts. This was not an obscure cut.
A Familiar Tune Emerges From The Vault
The performance occurred in Eugene, Oregon. Dylan launched into the familiar chords of the 1971 song. The audience recognized it immediately. “I thought maybe he’d forgotten about it,” said Beatrice Crumple, Dylan’s Official Archivist of Unplayed Songs. “He plays so many songs. It’s hard to keep track. We have binders.” Crumple confirmed Dylan had not performed the song since 2006. This latest rendition of “I Shall Be Released” was met with applause. Many attendees felt a sense of catharsis. They had been waiting 18 years for this moment. They were not entirely sure why.
Dylan’s Memory Palace
The Rough And Rowdy Ways World Tour shows no signs of slowing down. Dylan continues to explore his extensive body of work. He recently played a song recorded in 1967. It had never been performed live before. “He’s reaching back further than ever,” commented Barnaby Fjord, a Dylanologist. “It’s like he’s excavating his own discography. Who knows what else is buried in there?” Fjord speculated Dylan might next play his grocery list from 1973. The possibilities are endless. The legend of Bob Dylan continues to grow. His live shows are a testament to his enduring legacy. And his long memory, apparently.
At press time, Dylan was reportedly searching his pockets for the lyrics to “Blowin’ in the Wind.”
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