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  1. On This Day February 6 1989 - Dylan & the Dead by Bob Dylan and the Grateful Dead Was Released

    On This Day February 6 1989 - Dylan & the Dead by Bob Dylan and the Grateful Dead Was Released

    On this day February 6 1989, Dylan & the Dead by Bob Dylan and the Grateful Dead was released, capturing a unique live collaboration between two of the most influential names in American music. The album featured performances recorded during their joint tour, blending Dylan’s iconic songwriting...
  2. On This Day November 29 1984 – Bob Dylan Released the Album Real Live

    On This Day November 29 1984 – Bob Dylan Released the Album Real Live

    On this day November 29 1984 Bob Dylan released the live album Real Live. The record presented a collection of concert performances that highlighted his distinctive vocal style, expressive phrasing, and the seasoned presence he carried into the mid 80s. Its arrangements offered a fresh look at...
  3. On This Day November 7 1985 – Bob Dylan Released Biograph (Box Set)

    On This Day November 7 1985 – Bob Dylan Released Biograph (Box Set)

    On this day November 7 1985, Bob Dylan released Biograph, a monumental five LP box set that redefined how artists could celebrate their musical legacies. The collection featured 53 tracks, including hit singles, deep cuts, and rare recordings spanning two decades of Dylan’s influential career...
  4. On This Day October 27, 1983 – Bob Dylan Released Infidels

    On This Day October 27, 1983 – Bob Dylan Released Infidels

    On this day October 27, 1983, Bob Dylan released his album Infidels, marking a return to secular songwriting after his trilogy of gospel influenced records. Produced by Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits, the album blended thoughtful lyrics with a clean, modern sound that reestablished Dylan’s place...
  5. On This Day October 17 1988 - Traveling Wilburys Released Traveling Wilburys Vol. 1

    On This Day October 17 1988 - Traveling Wilburys Released Traveling Wilburys Vol. 1

    On this day October 17 1988, the Traveling Wilburys released their debut album Traveling Wilburys Vol. 1, a collaboration between some of the most legendary musicians of the 20th century. The group featured George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne, and Roy Orbison, all performing...
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  6. On This Day September 18 1989 – Oh Mercy Album by Bob Dylan Released

    On This Day September 18 1989 – Oh Mercy Album by Bob Dylan Released

    On this day September 18 1989, Bob Dylan released his twenty sixth studio album Oh Mercy. Produced by Daniel Lanois, the record marked a creative resurgence for Dylan, blending his lyrical depth with atmospheric production that gave the album a haunting, modern edge. The album featured standout...
  7. On This Day August 10 1981 – Bob Dylan Released His Album Shot of Love

    On This Day August 10 1981 – Bob Dylan Released His Album Shot of Love

    On this day August 10 1981, Bob Dylan released his twentieth studio album, Shot of Love. This record marked the final chapter of his Christian-themed trilogy, following Slow Train Coming and Saved, and signaled a gradual return to a more secular lyrical approach. Shot of Love featured a blend...
  8. On This Day: July 14, 1986 – Bob Dylan Releases Knocked Out Loaded

    On This Day: July 14, 1986 – Bob Dylan Releases Knocked Out Loaded

    On this day July 14, 1986, Bob Dylan released his twenty fourth studio album Knocked Out Loaded, a bold and unconventional project that continued his experimental streak during the mid 1980s. The album blended rock, gospel, and blues influences across eight tracks and featured a mix of original...
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  9. On This Day: June 23, 1980 - Bob Dylan Releases Saved

    On This Day: June 23, 1980 - Bob Dylan Releases Saved

    On this day June 23, 1980, Bob Dylan released his twentieth studio album Saved. As the second installment in his gospel inspired trilogy, the album continued Dylan’s exploration of Christian themes with passionate vocals and spiritually focused lyrics. Tracks like Solid Rock and Pressing On...
  10. On This Day: June 10, 1985 - Bob Dylan Releases Empire Burlesque

    On This Day: June 10, 1985 - Bob Dylan Releases Empire Burlesque

    On this day June 10, 1985, Bob Dylan released his twenty third studio album Empire Burlesque. Known for its glossy production and embrace of synthesizers and drum machines, the album marked Dylan’s attempt to align his songwriting with the dominant pop rock sound of the mid 80s. Empire...
  11. On This Day: May 30, 1988 - Bob Dylan Releases Down in the Groove

    On This Day: May 30, 1988 - Bob Dylan Releases Down in the Groove

    On this day May 30, 1988, Bob Dylan released his twenty fifth studio album Down in the Groove. The album featured a mix of original songs and covers, with contributions from a wide range of guest musicians including Eric Clapton, Sly and Robbie, and members of the Grateful Dead. Despite the...
  12. Dylan & the Dead by Bob Dylan and the Grateful Dead Released in 1989

    Dylan & the Dead by Bob Dylan and the Grateful Dead Released in 1989

    On this day, February 6, 1989, Bob Dylan and the Grateful Dead released their collaborative live album, Dylan & the Dead. The album featured recordings from their 1987 joint tour, where Dylan performed with the Grateful Dead as his backing band. This unique collaboration combined Dylan’s...
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    Saved (1980)

    Title: Saved Artist: Bob Dylan Genre: Folk Released: 1980 Tracks: 1 - A Satisfied Mind - 1:58 2 - Saved - 4:03 3 - Covenant Woman - 6:05 4 - What Can I Do for You? - 5:54 5 - Solid Rock - 3:58 6 - Pressing On - 5:13 7 - In the Garden - 5:59 8 - Saving Grace - 5:04 9 - Are You...
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