See Dylan smile and laugh after he bids, 'Goodbye Jimmy Reed' - indeed! Providence RI Nov. 26, 2021

Dylan has as much fun as the audience - if not more - while performing "Goodbye Jimmy Reed" at the Providence Performing Arts Center in Providence, RI, November 26, 2021, near the end of the first leg of his current three-year Grand World Tour.

He starts out high energy, and becomes more animated as the song goes on. His facial expressions throughout, and especially by the last verse are whole show of their own, worth the price of admission just by themselves, at least for me.

What first led me to start videotaping in 1989, in fact, was my inevitable, but still deep disappointment that I couldn't remember each and every amazing expression which passed in such quick succession across Dylan's face as he sang every line, while I listened right after concerts to the audios recorded by my husband.

Dylan has never had much success acting on screen the few times he's tried, but when he's singing, his ability to project, convey, and emote visually is a whole different story!

The original footage if this perforance had a lot of problems, unfortunately. But the good parts were so good, and Dylan's performance so great, that I spent considerable hours over about 6 weeks doing what I could to make it more watchable throughout, and also tweak the sound.

I hope you enjoy the performance as much as I do!

[OKDoomer-ocdb]

I couldn’t believe what I was hearing when this record came out. The way on Goodbye Jimmy Reed it’s like he’s shaking hands with the guy from Highway 61 one last time… and MMF one of his greatest songs dropping as it did right in the early
midst of Covid-19… I wasn’t expecting to get such a vital Dylan moment in my time, so long after the 60s and 70s, in such a different world..Saw him a few years later, 2023 in.a semi full theatre in Seville. Phenomenal band, they ended on a deeply felt version of every grain of sand. Choked up a bit. My dad passed in 2018. I know how much he would have loved this record. Thanks Bob, wherever, whoever you are.

[converse]

I paid for a front-row seat at his June show in Redding, and he was smiling all night. He even stood up behind his piano and applauded back at a guy in the audience who'd given him a one-man standing ovation.

[youdee]

Obviously some people just don't get it. This is excellent, pure class from Bob Dylan

[Nathan-sdtn]

Great seeing him smiling and having such a good time. Especially that smile at the end

[nmp]

Thats beautiful. Great to see him happy and in such great form

[Jari]

Last night proposed in a las Vegas piano bar all Dylan songs over 10 minutes. Finally got an average version of Mr. Tambourine Man. Still, the best song during the whole evening. Mr. Bob, thank you very much for your great music during the last several decades!

[whfworth]

He’s the Best. Ever. And still is. (Just saw him in Waterbury.) Period!

[miket]

Montreal last year..never seizes to amaze❤❤ Keep on keepin' on Mr.Dylan.

[jerrythepro]

Attended the show. He and the band brought soul that night! He has slowed down considerably, but still delivers! Thank you Bob!

[dld]

The best part is the head scratching while laughing.

[ritaymbernon]

Thancks so much for fantastic song Wonderfull Bob Dylan!💎🌺❣️🌟💯

[janetwebb]

BOB IS REMARKABLE & A-MAZING AS HECK!! 💖 Him SO MUCH xixox

[TheCosmicAlchemist]

I love you! The concert was amazing and I didn’t know how to get a more personal message to you. Your harmonica gave me tears and you truly speak your heart through your mouth. ❤️

[maryoconnor]

Thank you so much for this Artur Amazing - look at him ! This is so close up and personal. Terrific insight, almost as good as being there!! Warms my heart to see him smiling and enjoying himself. Wouldn't have happened without you(and Dylan) of course. This is so much appreciated!

[mountart]

Man. Dylan smiles and it's news. Everyone else it's just being nice!

[jgwire]

man, great Dylan "who cares" energy and delivery. When it shows a front view of him at piano -- the lighting or whatever makes him look like a young man -- almost. only he shuffled to piano -- hey, I'm a shuffler, now. So what. We lived. jmho

[corneliakapelinski]

Thank you, what great moments..and I read your thoughts behind- interesting..think it too- at most convincing he is on stage..full of energy and always new ideas which surprises us about 60 years

[mikel]

Just came across this site today, amazing. Subscribed straightaway..

[targarosko]

great video and amazing Bobby thanks again and again ♥♥♥

[carineattias]

Thank you much for this amazing capture. Decent videos have been hard to get by lately and yours are definitely of the most outstanding quality. Thanks to you, the RRW tour is well documented. I can't wait for your next release.