Monday, February 24, 2025

Dylan Cover #670 Isaac Hayes "Lay Lady Lay"

In this ongoing Monday Series we will be exploring various artists versions of Bob Dylan song's. Today's tune is a cover by Isaac Hayes playing "Lay Lady Lay"


Thoughts on Original:
From the first time we addressed a cover of this tune:
Excellent track and the first time the world heard Dylan's new singing style, which would only last for Nashville Skyline. This song is the standout track from this album, it is a classic and so simple, yet sweet and timeless. One of Dylan's best tracks, this phase was the the closest to "country" he ever got and "Lay Lady Lay" is an overall fantastic piece of music.

Cover:


Thoughts on Cover Artist:
Hayes became known through pop culture as the Chef on South Park, but RtBE enjoyed his music long before that. Black Moses is a hell of a record.

Thoughts on Cover:
Hayes turns on the sex appeal for this one. Breathy vocals, soulful groove, warm organ, Skinamax soprano sax, it is all there as he pleads with his love to stick around. A bit over the top, a bit desperate, but still interesting. 

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