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Well, I finally saw Bob Dylan for the first time last week at the Metro Radio Arena. We had fantastic seats near the centre eleven rows back. I was very excited before the gig and Bob didn’t let us down, it was an excellent show. His voice was much better than I was expecting and held up really well. Bob even played guitar on the first three or four songs before reverting to the keyboard for the rest of the evening.

The new songs (6 of them) sounded great, especially Rollin’ and Tumblin’ and Nettie Moore. I had a bit of trouble recognising some of the older stuff. Masters Of War passed me by unrecognised and I only spotted Desolation Row half way through. Bob also played House Of The Rising Sun (supposedly as a tribute to The Animals) for only the fifth time in forty five years.

It’s Alright, Ma (I’m Only Bleeding) and I Don’t Believe You (She Acts Like We Never Have Met) were my favourites on the night. All in all an amazing show hopefully I’ll get the chance to see him again soon.

Bob Dylan - Cat’s In The Well, Newcastle 2007 (MP3 9.2MB)

Bob Dylan - House Of The Rising Sun, Newcastle 2007 (MP3 7.7MB)

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