Bob Dylan - With God on Our Side [MTV Unplugged Rehearsal, 1994]

This version is haunting. I credit that to the slow tempo, the beautiful organ and pedal string guitar, and the ambiance of the surround sound system. Dylan's voice is also in fine form for '94. I was surprised to see him hitting those high notes so well. I kind of got lost in this performance; before I knew it, 10 minutes had passed.

This was recorded on November 17, 1994, at Sony Music Studios in New York City, shortly before the official session. This tape is a second-generation VHS courtesy of one of the cameramen in the studio. More to come very soon!

Love & Peace,
~SP

[martincvitkovich]

Having been in a wheelchair in 1978, the concert hall let me in 1 hour before the doors opened. I watched Dylan and the band rehearse for one hour, while I was the only one there besides the stage hands and other workers. That was excellent day for me.

[michaelsamueldantonio]

I laugh when people say Bob Dylan can't sing. He sings with his soul.

[mikeandrews]

Dylan wasn’t the voice of his generation.

He’s the voice for all of humanity.

[ColetteValensi]

I am a french lady and this song which I feel makes me feel in peace with the word
bob dylan is a genious

[susangunn]

Love him unplugged. Clean and straight to the heart

[gtnmnn]

No words to say how this man has been important for the entire humanity.

[mikeklod]

This rehearsal is better than many careers

[tafimutekwe]

The Master, the Poet, the Philosopher, the High Priest, the Prophet, the one and only. Nobel prize for literature was more than befitting for this monumental lyricist of the modern times.

[JustaJuboi]

Bob was 22 yrs old when he first recorded this🙏❤

[mrc]

Probably the most profound and soulful rehearsal ever anywhere

[connorduke]

Dylan brilliantly manages to capture the history of the world in one song here.

[peacetrain]

Yes, so beautiful and haunting. This song presents us with such a paradox that is so unresolved to this day.

[HelianaSuper]

I am here again, listening this song so sad and so wonderfuly sung for Bob... If all people listen this with the ear of the heart... Maybe how many things could change... God bless you, my dear Bob...I think yes, God is in your side and my side to, because, in spite of all difficulties, we can thank all the time.💖

[jamesbradshaw]

Where in this world would we be without Bob Dylan

[sandramcfarland]

bob is a genius with words. you just have to say, well done bob. thank you for putting thoughts and feelings into song.

[BigfootHuntersofPA]

Thank you Sir for several lifetimes of music and wonder!

[carleenmejzastrumunderthes]

That is a beautiful rendition and his voice has such feeling here,

[lovesingsus]

This version is such a revelation. Dylan breaks open the incredible old song in such a powerfully expressive way. Just wish I could hear him sing the verse about Russia right about now.

[kathleenkosel]

Excellent, Dylans voice...so clear, so perfect.

[DMBfan]

You are really gifted at this thing which a small group of people really appreciate. I am one of those people. Thank you for your efforts.