#78 ~ Absolutely Sweet Marie ~ Bob Dylan - George Harrison ~ Cover w/ 12-String, E-Bass & Bluesharp

(c)1966 Words & Music Bob Dylan
Track 11 on album "Blonde On Blonde"
Arr. stagwolf [I think George likes it AS much as I DO
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Well, your railroad gate, you know I just can't jump it.. sometimes it gets so hard, you see
I'm just sitting here beating on my trumpet.. with all these promises you left for me..
But where are you tonight, sweet Marie?
Well, I waited for you when I was half sick.. yes, I waited for you when you hated me
Well, I waited for you inside of the frozen traffic.. when you knew I had some other place to be..
Now, where are you tonight, sweet Marie?
Well, anybody can be just like me, obviously,
But then, now again, not too many can be like you, fortunately..
Well, six white horses that you did promise were fin'lly delivered down to the penitentiary
But to live outside the law, you must be honest I know you always say that you agree..
But where are you tonight, sweet Marie?
Well, I don't know how it happened but the riverboat captain, he knows my fate
But ev'rybody else, even yourself.. they're just gonna have to wait
Well, I got the fever down in my pockets.. the Persian drunkard, he follows me..
Yes, I can take him to your house but I can't unlock it.. you see, you forgot to leave me with the key
Oh, where are you tonight, sweet Marie? [Harp solo..
Where are you tonight, sweet Marie?
Now, I been in jail when all my mail showed.. that a man can't give his address out to bad company
And now I stand here lookin' at your yellow railroad in the ruins of your balcony
Wond'ring where you are tonight, sweet Marie.. [Harp to fade
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Copyright music and lyrics reproduced by kind permission of Special Rider --
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Copyright © 1966 by Dwarf Music; renewed 1994 by Dwarf Music
Guitar tuned down half step, capoed 1, dropped D tuning
Bluesharp key of D, with a little help of some drum computing
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Nice take by Scott
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Dylan did not perform "Sweet Marie" live until 1988, and has intermittently played it since, including during a session for his MTV Unplugged appearance.
Covers by
C.J. Chenier: Blues on Blonde on Blonde (2003)
Ducks Deluxe: Side Tracks & Smokers (2010)
The Everly Brothers: Picks And Pens (ep) (1986)
Flamin´ Groovies: Jumpin´ in the night (1979)
Les Fradkin: If Your Memory Serves You Well (2006)
Benjamin Gibbard and Jay Farrar: One Fast Move or I´m Gone (2009)
Steve Gibbons: The Dylan Project (1998)
George Harrison: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration (1993)
Jason & The Scorchers: Fervor (1984); Midnight Roads and Stages Seen (1998); Wildfires & Misfits: Two Decades of Outtakes & Rarities (2002)
Rich Lerner: Cover Down (2000)
Ola Magnell: Gaia (1983)
David Nelson Band: Visions Under The Moon (1999)
Robin Williamson: Just Like The River and Other Songs For Guitar (2008)
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[xyqwnz]

I agree with the previous comment. You DO cover this better than Dylan or Harrison. I bet I've listened to this a couple hundred times and shared it with a bunch of friends and family. Thanks for doing it justice, the way it should be done. Best wishes from Wyoming!

[debbyledbetter]

Having George do this fantastic song is wonderful!  Bob & George together....!  No words!!

[SteveBarton]

Thx Bob Landy -- great version of a great tune.

[ultimospettacolo]

In the style of George Harrison! Very good.

[kennethsludden]

great cover of a terrific song, you did Dylan proud

[ChrisBolisterMusic]

Great job Bob .. One of my Dylan favorites .

[SM_]

I added this to my favourites not realising it was a cover, superb!

[Chapinhalization]

Made my day, and I'm no kidding. thank you very much

[ericfrostic]

that´s really excellent playing and singing, man!!

[xyqwnz]

Wow. You covered better than Dylan or Harrison. You guys have something special with this song! I'm not sure how you did it, but THIS is what the song was to be. Thanks for sharing, guys. Can't begin to tell you how fantastic this rendition is. Thanks.

[zepp]

Very nice. I feel a little pain because it reminds me G Harrison when he did it for Bob' 30th anniversaire . You play and it si well, it's a great great cover

[Mostafa]

Loved it all the way..brilliant ..perfection..what can I say More ?!!

[Hapax]

What a great cover. Excellent musicianship and a quality recording ! It's now added to my favorites list.

[FedericoBorluzzi]

Fantastic cover of this fantastic song!
You make me want to try to learn it...I love the Blonde On Blonde album!
You really did an amazing job with your guitar, bass, harmonica and vocals! :)

[Mostafa]

I am in love with your work here..coming back again to enjoy it...talent is a treasure Mr. Bob Landy.

[durakhalam]

Hi, you are absolutely very good.JUst I wonder which key of Harmonica do you use?

[JazzKeyboardist]

cool, but to live outside the law means you lie. Norm Macdonald quoted this tonight

[RickB]

Hi Bob, I just came across this after listening to George's version where he is wearing the purple jacket for about the 100th time. But, this one, sir, is right up there with Georgie's. Great sound, great recording!