Bob Dylan & Ramblin' Jack Elliot - Live at The Bitter End (3 July 1975) [FULL UNEDITED TAPE]
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This is the entire tape recording of Bob Dylan and Ramblin' Jack's legendary impromptu performance at The Bitter End in New York City. The first seventeen minutes are the raw, unedited version of the tape in lossless quality. The version of "Abandoned Love," honestly one of my favorite Dylan songs and a breathtaking performance of it, has been remastered from the source tape. Credit for that goes to Bennyboy. Then, at 16:51, you'll hear my remix of the tune, with added reverb and various altercations that make the audio sound richer.
Here's a very interesting account by Joe Kivak of the night it was recorded at The Other End (now The Bitter End), a little club in Greenwich Village:
"On a Thursday night in July 1975, I headed out to see Ramblin' Jack Elliott at The Bitter End in New York City. Because I wanted to learn his technique, I got there early enough to get a seat near the front so I could watch him play guitar. After the first set, a P.A. announcement told us we were welcome to stay for the second set if we honored the two-drink minimum. As the lights flashed on and I got up to leave, I glanced around the club and was stunned to see Bob Dylan seated toward the back with Jack, wearing the same striped tee shirt and leather jacket he had on in a photo with Patti Smith on the cover of the then-current Village Voice.
Naturally, I sat right back down. There was absolutely no way I was leaving at that point. Soon, others began to notice him, too, so Jack and Bob left their seats and went backstage. But when the engineer set up another microphone, we knew Bob was going to sit in. The electricity in the room was tangible as the club began filling up with more bodies. Finally, Jack came out and started his set. After a couple of songs, he began "With God on Our Side." After the first few lines, he turned his head toward the back of the stage and said, "Bob, you want to help me out on this?" The place went nuts as Dylan walked onstage. I can still see that shy look on his face as he nervously squinted out into the audience. He was so nervous, in fact, that he didn't notice that the capo on his guitar was crooked and buzzing badly.
Their first song was "Pretty Boy Floyd," with Bob singing harmony and his guitar buzzing right along. Then Jack started "How Long Blues." After the first verse, he looked at Bob in a way that seemed to ask him to sing a verse. Bob simply shook his head and mouthed something inaudible. When the song finished, however, Dylan began strumming his guitar. But since it was still buzzing, he asked Jack to trade instruments with him. At that moment, everyone in the room was in a trance; it's not every day one gets to hear an impromptu Bob Dylan performance in a tiny club. After a couple of lines, we realized he was performing a new song, with each line getting even better than the last. The song was "Abandoned Love," and it still is the most powerful performance I've ever heard.
Ramblin' Jack started strumming along in the beginning, but he soon realized the rarity of the moment and stopped and stepped to the side. As Bob sang, the nervousness so evident earlier vanished completely. He was so moving. There he was, hitting us with new material, with everyone hanging on his every word. It was an incredible feeling to be in that small club listening to Bob Dylan perform a new song. We all felt we were watching history in the making. After he finished, he returned to his seat near the back of the club and quietly watched the rest of the show. Jack appeared so speechless and overwhelmed by Dylan's performance that he started his next song with Bob's buzzing guitar.
Later, as we began filing out into the night onto Bleecker Street, we could see Bobby Dylan through the outside windows, leaning over his table and deep in conversation with someone, the candle in front of him highlighting his face. It's a moment I'll never forget."
Enjoy this gem while you can!
TRACKLIST:
0:00 : Audience chit chat
2:43 : Pretty Boy Floyd - Ramblin’ Jack Elliott (vocal & guitar), Bob Dylan (backup vocal & guitar)
6:24 : How Long Blues - Ramblin’ Jack Elliott (vocal & guitar), Bob Dylan (backup vocal & guitar)
10:07 : Abandoned Love - Bob Dylan (vocal & guitar) [NEW REMASTERED VERSION]
16:51 : Abandoned Love - GREAT REMIX
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Remarkable! I know it's recorded here - and I was alive at that time - but I can't imagine a time when one could be lucky enough to see Dylan sing a recently recorded, and unreleased, song! Magical times!
Wow you did a really great job with the Abandoned Love Remix!
Yo de algunas no se que dice , que alguien traduzca si puede claro , súper la música!! Wow !! Wauu ! La música de Dilan me encanta
Saw Jack there about 25 years later...
Abandoned Love I can hear the turning of the key I've been deceived by the clown inside of me. I thought that he was righteous but he's vain Oh, something's telling me I wear a ball and chain. My patron saint is fighting with a ghost He's always off somewhere when I need him most. The Spanish moon is rising on the hill But my heart is telling me I love ya still. I come back to the town from the flaming moon I see you in the street, I begin to swoon. I love to see you dress before the mirror Won't you let me in your room one time before I disappear? Everybody's wearing a disguise To hide what they've got left behind their eyes. But me, I can't cover what I am Wherever the children go I'll follow them. I can't play the game no more, I can't abide by their stupid rules which kept me sick inside They've been made by men who've given up the search Whose gods are dead and whose queens are in the church. I march in the parade of liberty But as long as I love you I'm not free. How long must I suffer such abuse Won't you let me see you smile before I cut you loose? Send out for Saint John the Evangelist All my friends are drunk, they can be dismissed. My head says that it's time to make a change But my heart is telling me I love ya but you're strange. So step lightly, darling, near the wall Put on your heavy make-up, wear your shawl. Won't you descend from the throne, from where you sit? Let me feel your love one more time before I abandon it.
@arleneoconnor8474
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the words! There is so much meaning in this song. But what did he really mean?
very good version of abandoned love. It is electric.
Wow !!! What a gem ! Ramblin' Jack Elliott, His Royal Bobness, and Eric Andersen ! You can't get any better. Thank you for this !
Abandoned Love Its loving me and I love too🌺❣️🌻🎶💫 Certainly this version by Bob Dylan… So well done❣️🌷 Who’s the Dave Davies Kinks look alike guy next to Rambling Jack ever tuning….?
Thank you so much for this
Thanks again for this gem ! Abandoned love is one of my favorites, and there are so many others too.. You are by far the best provider for these Dylan treasures which belong th History
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Redheaded chicks are always known as the clowns, and everyone always looks at them with laughing frowns, but redheaded chicks always have the spunk to take many rounds, and they always take the heat and give and take with many sounds. It's legend where their hair originated from, some of it came from the shine of Venus, and some came from the sun. The Irish say it's just like walking into the mystic, and you never know what you're going to get until you see the mountain peek. Redheaded chicks are known as odd, but you'll never know until you see why and understand that they walk with God.
May you always be a listener and learn from all you meet, for if you always have a learner's spirit, then your soul, mind, and heart shall be complete.
Tq
Fantastic. This gives the lead up to Dylan's Opus.
I LOVE YOU BUT YOU ARE STRANGE
YEAH YOU BOYS ARE THE BEST
Epic!
I get instant, all over chills when I hear this song... The first time I heard it, I cried like a bitch, lol...
The audio quality of abandoned love here is SO good. So happy to hear it.
What a grand Song😍❤️Thanks Dylan🌺🌞1st x hear Jack, quiet, steady, great🌻👌🌷🌹 LYRICS: Abandoned Love WRITTEN BY: BOB DYLAN I can hear the turning of the key I’ve been deceived by the clown inside of me I thought that he was righteous but he’s vain Oh, something’s a-telling me I wear the ball and chain My patron saint is a-fighting with a ghost He’s always off somewhere when I need him most The Spanish moon is rising on the hill But my heart is a-tellin’ me I love ya still I come back to the town from the flaming moon I see you in the streets, I begin to swoon I love to see you dress before the mirror Won’t you let me in your room one time ’fore I finally disappear? Everybody’s wearing a disguise To hide what they’ve got left behind their eyes But me, I can’t cover what I am Wherever the children go I’ll follow them I march in the parade of liberty But as long as I love you I’m not free How long must I suffer such abuse Won’t you let me see you smile one time before I turn you loose? I’ve given up the game, I’ve got to leave The pot of gold is only make-believe The treasure can’t be found by men who search Whose gods are dead and whose queens are in the church We sat in an empty theater and we kissed I asked ya please to cross me off-a your list My head tells me it’s time to make a change But my heart is telling me I love ya but you’re strange One more time at midnight, near the wall Take off your heavy makeup and your shawl Won’t you descend from the throne, from where you sit? Let me feel your love one more time before I abandon it Copyright © 1975 by Ram's Horn Music; renewed 2003 by Ram’s Horn Music
@arleneoconnor8474
Жыл бұрын
Thanks. These words make more sense to me than the version in above post.
A minor note not to detract from this wonderful post, the opening photo of Andersen and Eliot is from Gerdes Folk City
@kennyleichtling2473
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, Folk City. You can make out just a bit of my friend Arlen Roth
Was Arlo old enough to be drinkin' at the bar?
@kennyleichtling2473
3 жыл бұрын
Yes
Good center shot of Eric Andersen
this is amazing TYSM for uploading this golden nugget of beauty/history 🌈🌸🌈
this is brilliant, but to be honest, i prefer the raw version best
What year did the name change? I remember it as "the other End"
@kennyleichtling2473
3 жыл бұрын
It was The Bitter End for years. When Paul Colby bought and expanded the club the name was still owned by Paul Weintraub.
God, i 15...!
It's so public. How could such a private man live so publicly?
@haraldversteegden2562
3 жыл бұрын
Not
I was there too, and sort of remember it as written. I remember looking over to Dylan when Elliot called him up; His first reaction was to put on his black leather jacket, despite the overwhelming July NYC heat that night. For years, the only line I could recall from the song was 'Send out for St John the Evangelist' which would be dropped from the recorded version.
@timburns999
4 жыл бұрын
That must have been amazing to be there...I would make a strong argument that it is definitively the greatest live performance I have ever heard.
@ameerordimly1449
3 жыл бұрын
How many people could have actually been in that small club..and still be alive..and end up on this video..??....and i was at Woodstock...eventhough i was born Feb."70
@billmurphy77
3 жыл бұрын
@@ameerordimly1449 and still be alive? it was 45 years ago. there were about 100-300 is my guess. and guess what, I was at Woodstock too.
@ameerordimly1449
3 жыл бұрын
@@billmurphy77 in 75 i was 5y.o. in Ct. You were 25?..30?..howd u happen to be at that exact place on that night? About what time did Bob sing with Elliot? Was it 9pm...1am?
@billmurphy77
3 жыл бұрын
@@ameerordimly1449 not sure what your problem is, yes I was there, people actually went to see live music then. I also saw Jimi Hendrix up close, I was at Woodstock, I shook hands with Dylan, I saw Led Zeppelins first US concert, I saw the Bands first concert in NYC, Traffics first cincert in the US, CSN&Y from the 5th row at the Fillmore, I was at the concert for Bengla Desh at the MSG, all before the age of 21. Ya got any more questions?
Interesting...
Your description wanted me to subscribe. I shall read all before watching your posts😁😘
Love your page. Like whack-a-mole KZread can only censor Dylan rarities for so long. Hilarious selection for a name and logo. I used to own all of those albums. Love the sonic upgrade.
@SwinginPig
4 жыл бұрын
Oh, great! Not too often do I get someone who collected TMOQ. I have a crate of their records under my bed haha.
No one had a cell camera back then or a video camera..and you can be sure no one was sitting in there with a SUper 8 camera...it;s kind of crazy how much is NOT on video prior to late (Dec)1976..be glad for what exists.
@kennyleichtling2473
3 жыл бұрын
No one even thought of a video back then.
@majones7004
2 жыл бұрын
amen
Thanks for sharing this gem
kzread.info/dash/bejne/kYeEuqZ6iJepmZs.html Hava Nagila THE BEST VERSION
Notice how quiet the audience was watching this magic. Today it would be nothing but constant screaming, applauding and that obnoxious high pitch wooing sound that people have to make now in order to be noticed.
@resslerartstudios
4 жыл бұрын
MrThermostatic and the cells in your face, we would be lucky to see anything.
Shame in some ways that this version is so little known against the vastly inferior ‘Desire’ out-take. It deserves to be up with any of Bob’s best performances. Magical stuff, I never tire of hearing it. Thank you 👍
@kennyleichtling2473
3 жыл бұрын
I worked there. Jack and I got high before every set. Great night!
@FlaschDJ
3 жыл бұрын
I love BD (have-loved for 50 years) and I really love Abandoned Love and this is good. But I love the Desire outtake more. But we’re comparing apples and oranges: One is a studio version with 5 instruments. The other is a live version on solo guitar.
@FlaschDJ
3 жыл бұрын
I wasn’t there but I drove a cab back then. Bob got in. I drove him home. I crashed at his apartment for 3 days, we jammed together on guitars, ordered-in Chinese food, co-wrote 2 songs (which later became hits), and he lent me $2,000. Well ... maybe not complete accurate. :)
Wow thanks for this,your the best
thank you for sharing...good stuff
This is great, feel like I’m there! Cheers!
This is amazing Abandoned love is so raw and authentic and heartbreaking! The remix is richer for sure and clearer, did you do this yourself? This is rare indeed thank you! Love the notes and the guy’s account of the actual concert! So great we get to hear all this now!!!
@SwinginPig
4 жыл бұрын
nissi K Glad you enjoyed it!! Yes, I did the remix myself. Took a while! Cheer :)
@nissi.k
4 жыл бұрын
Really great Job!!! Oh yeah love the photos too!😎
@distantships145
4 жыл бұрын
The Abandoned Love track has been remastered and is available on the Expecting Rain website.
@SwinginPig
4 жыл бұрын
Distant Ships This is that very remastered version!
Dave mate you've really got my hackles up if your up there listening to this it knocks your sand and glue to the boundary sung like a choir boy in a kirk beautiful
@majones7004
2 жыл бұрын
"...in a kirk.'...
@ruthpaul7572
Жыл бұрын
A brilliant version of Abandoned love. One of the best.
This is a good example how great Dylan is ... someone who can afford that an outtake to be one of the best love songs ever written . By the way , u did a great remix as usual .
Wooow Rambing Jack 's birthday if my Memory serves so well!/ The hootenanny when he First & Last played"Abandoned Love"/ An attempt to recreate the Village atmosphere of the beginning & the official start of the RTR project! Another Hystorycal night Swingin'! Thanks a lot! I Wish you & all the Bob listeners the best!🥛🍾🎶🌈💟😎
Good one SP !
This is one of my favorite Live performances by any Artist. The fact that The Biggest Artist of the last 60+ years just shows up to play a new song. And the lyrics when understood in the context of his and Saras breakup, cut deep. Speaking specifically about Abandoned Love. Just brilliant.
I didn’t know a full recording of this night existed. Thanks for the upload
"Abandoned love" great song. Here better than the studio version
@jameswestley5643
3 жыл бұрын
I agree. I heard this version long before the studio outtake, and I'm quite glad it happened that way
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