Bob Dylan

Best Christmas songs? Dylan just Must Be Santa and Fairytale doesn't have to be the Pogues

The cynic in me - and cynicism occupies a large part of my soul - says "best Christmas song" is a bit like "best trainspotter" or, worse, "best thing about medieval dentistry". But I'm not entirely Scrooge. I like John... Read more →


The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem: Uncovering the bedrock

Bill Taylor writes: Can’t see the wood for the trees? For the longest time, I couldn’t see the wool for the sweaters… Those chunky off-white Aran jumpers that became their trademark, and which my mother – “why can’t you dress... Read more →


Ashley Hutchings, acclaimed by Dylan as a colossus of folk-rock, is 80

Colin Randall writes: Ashley Hutchings, a pivotal figure of folk-rock, has joined folk's growing band of 80somethings. Six decades of inspiring and often innovative endeavour has brought him widespread recognition includin multiple awards. A celebratory concert is planned for April... Read more →


Dylan and Blood on the Tracks [3]. Starting from a different point of view

Andrew Curry writes: To mark the 50th anniversary of the release of Blood on the Tracks this week, we’re running a three part series about the record. Part 1 is here, and Part 2 is here. Today: the songs. Dylan’s... Read more →


Dylan and Blood on the Tracks [2]: New York states of mind

Andrew Curry writes: To mark the 50th anniversary of the release of Blood on the Tracks this week, we’re running a three part series about the record. Part 1 is here. Today is about ‘managing the melancholy’. There’s a clear... Read more →


Dylan and Blood on the Tracks [1]. From Studio A to Minnesota

Andrew Curry writes: It is 50 years since Blood on the Tracks was released—perhaps Dylan’s most complete record. On Salut! Live this week, we’re running a long article in three parts to mark the anniversary. Now that Blood on the... Read more →