Dave Alvin — Highway 61 Revisited (Official Video)

[murraykenney]

Dave is outstanding. How can you be ominous humourous and ambiguous at the same time? The mark of a great artist.

[DaisyMae]

This is one of the best covers of a Dylan song I've ever heard and I must confess I've been listening to Dylan for the better part of the last 50 years. Thank you so much for doing this one, Dave.

[GuitarGare]

Been a faithful fan of Johnny's Winter's version of this for as long as it's been out.
A couple of weeks ago, You Tube's algorithm spit this in my path.
This is now front and center. I can't stop listening to it.

[stephencoats]

I love Dylan. And I love many covers of his genius. This is the best of all. No question.

[lehampton]

I grew up near US Route (Hwy) 61 in Arkansas. It begins in Minnesota and follows the Mississippi River South on its West side down through my hometown in Northeast Arkansas. It then crosses over to the East side of the river at Memphis, TN. It becomes the Blues Highway as it travels South through the Mississippi Delta and ends in New Orleans, LA. It was a heavily traveled main artery in the middle of the country until the late 1960s when Interstate 55 replaced it as the main route from the North to the South in the Midwest. I was raised on many stories about the infamous Highway 61 and Dylan immortalized it in this song.

[robertneil]

One of the finest performers ever.
He is also a great songwriter whom I rate as one of the best.

[allisonpayne]

A magical place in time with endless roads of all kind😎

[JimMoreau-rbzl]

An incredible piece of art. Dave Alvin's brilliant talent, playing one of Dylan's best about a topic close to many of us topped with this video. It's equal parts nostalgia for the 50's, searing images that punch home the song : An homage to Stevie Ray, to Dylan but most of all the man himself. I too can't stop listening to this.

[thomashermann]

Dave Alvin can do no musical wrong! I’ve heard this version before and it is a great take on Dylan’s classic. The video syncs the story perfectly as well. Rock on Dave. Think I’ll go back the the Ashgrove now

[alantaylor]

Probably the best Cover of Highway 61 I have ever heard

[dikembe]

Always loved this gem by Dave. And the video does it justice.

[stormbringercoming]

I am a long time fan of Dave’s music. LONG TIME!!! This came out originally on a MOJO magazine sampler. I hate to say it, but this cover does nothing for me. I wanted to love it. Figured it would be a natural fit. But it never moved me. Can’t wait to see you on the road!

[davidworthington]

Legend from Downey. King of California. Love the vid...I dig the noir treatment Dave!

[fenatic]

I grew up in Springfield, MO . Sad that all The Skeletons are gone but Joe Terry. You really kill this song ! A real Stratsman!

[token]

The bass and drums propel the guitar and vocals into a rhythm and groove that settles deep, deep down. This song is felt and experienced in your gut. It is like a roller coaster that excites and scares, and it leaves you wanting more.

[RubenCamachoZ]

Thank Any new song is Blood and love to us. And if This is the song, we better run. Thank you always Dave for tour music.

[harolddburke]

The Lyrics come thru loud and clear. Thanks Dave.

[ProfRobins]

Great storytelling, putting the words up front with such clarity; Dave chooses wisely, making it the "Talkin' Abraham's Sacrifice Blues." And the video is pure biblical noir. I kind of love it.

[Chris-rjkn]

A great version that captures the drama of the lyrics and stories. And cool guitar work.

[francispower]

I never much cared for this song until Dave Alvin found its true meaning and brought it to us in this recording. Complete respect. Love the new video. Good luck with the new album.