In this ongoing Monday Series we will be exploring various artists versions of Bob Dylan song's. Today's tune is a cover by Francesco De Gregori playing "If You See Her, Say Hello"
This month we are doing another special focus in RtBE's Dylan Covers series.
In the past we have highlighted The Byrds, Coulson-Dean-McGuiness-Flint, The Hollies, Joan Osbourne, Mountain, Betty LeVette , Reggae Covers and many more.
For November RtBE will be showcasing covers that appeared on Masked & Anonymous: Music from the Motion Picture
Thoughts on Original:
From the first time we tackled a cover of this song:
A really heart wrenching tune from Blood On The Tracks because of both the amazing lyrics and the vulnerability with which Dylan sings the words. The phrasing is excellent as well, with the song coming alive when sung with a sense of resignation and a touch of despair. A linchpin and sometimes over looked piece to perhaps Dylan's best album.
Cover:
Thoughts on Cover Artist:
This is the fist time RtBE Francesco De Gregori, who is an Italian singer/songwriter.
Thoughts on Cover:
Acoustic guitar, light organ work, soft percussion and an overall delicate approach color De Gregori's take on the song. While it is sung in Italian, it stays with the same melody and timing as the original. The light strings strums and quick flutters work well.
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