BOB DYLAN - Slow Train REACTION - First time hearing 

This era of Dylan gets unfairly trashed solely because he openly proclaimed his faith and the critics judged him based on that rather than the actual songs.

He IS a fantastic singer!!! Baffles me that people don't hear it.

Mark Knopfler’s guitar work is just incredible, as always. Also, Dylan’s wife Carolyn Dennis sings backup.

100% agree!!! What a song/artist/legend/genius!!! Love this arrangement and the vocals are exquisite!

Precious Angel

Thanks for playing and reacting to "Slow Train" by Bob Dylan. My favorite verse is "People starving and thirsting, grain elevators are bursting, Oh, you know it costs more to store the food than it do to give it, They say lose your inhibitions, Follow your own ambitions, They talk about a life of brotherly love, show me someone who knows how to live it, There’s a slow, slow train comin’ up around the bend". Take care.

Dylan's guitar and band ... they SLAY me. Then sandwich in Dylan's timless lyrics. And yeah, Dylan's vocal talent and range are incredible range. Slow Train Coming, Twwwwaaaasannnnnggg!!!

So glad you're a fan of his voice now you have got to realize how unique and talented the way he can change his voice for every album

I've been following Bob since the sixties. I first saw him in '74 with the Band. He never ceases to speak truth to the heart with a message that's often mythical in it's universality.

For a solo artist he has had some amazing bands..

I can smell the fire and brimstone. This guy is pure old testament prephet

"It's Alright Ma, I'm Only Bleeding"... Not just a song, a lesson on life..... OR, for the funniest song ever written.... "Bob Dylan's 115th Dream" (song name) will make you laugh at Bob's incredible sense of humor.

I heard this song for the 1st time a couple years ago and it blew my mind. Another song with the same reaction was the same. “License to Kill “

Once you get 'the voice' you enter the world of Bob Dylan. Man, enjoy the journey. It's worth it. Love your stuff.

Won a Grammy for best vocal for this

Their will never be another Bob Dylan.

Dylan’s lyrics = Nobel Prize for Literature. Amazing indeed.

Just before each tour, Bob creates a new voice for himself. It also adapts over a tour so a song first night sounds completely different on the last night.

Dylan's musical footprint is HUGE. Saw him with Tom Petty. Rock on all.

Great reaction again.. Please do Bob's..'Lily, Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts '..'Black Diamond Bay'

Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits) on guitar

Hey HARRI, that's Mark Knopfler (from DIRE STRAITS ) on the lead guitar. Keep listening man, Peace.

This era of Dylan's work brought faith to a large number of people. I remember hearing this for the first time and having it open a world for me.

His voice was at its peak in this period. I love this song. Broody. Apocalyptic.

I had the same experience with Dylan: thought I liked his writing and songs, but wasn’t fond of that voice. But the more you listen and absorb Dylan, the more you accept that the voice a part of the entire artistic expression. He’s brilliant.

Genius and to me his voice is beyond a voice ..Haunting stuff .

Thank you for giving him the credit he so richly deserves… there are a lot more songs you could showcase… You did a great job with this one.

Oh yeah, Dylan with his Gospel like message, with Mark knopfler on guitar, fantastic stuff.. another great album "infidels" check it out when you get a chance.

Can't tell you how much I enjoy seeing you discover Dylan. As you have very astutely noticed, he is inspired by heaven to write his words. All of his songs are a form of gospel, and he is truly knocking on heaven's door. He has never sold his soul. I listened to the interview where he was asked the question, and he did not say a word about selling his soul to the devil. I have seen him deliberately allow people to get the wrong idea about him. He seems to enjoy it. As he put it so clearly, I can quote him: ....'the dust of rumors covers me, but if the arrow is sharp, and the point is slick, it can pierce through dust no matter how thick.' Dylan has more albums than any other artist that ever lived, many of them just emerging. He wants his audience to have sharp points, blunt points and camp followers can piss off. Thanks so much for revealing this man to your listeners. Peace and Blessings. ethermail

This was Dylan's first album after his conversion to Christianity. Mark Knofler agreed to play on the album before he realized the religious content of the album. I think Knofler's contribution to this song is amazing. Blows me away. Bob did okay too. Lol. Great reaction Harri. Thanks Harri and Stephen. Super song. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

killer good .. twenty years later it still amazes me

Great choice Stephen, I love anything by Bob Dylan he’s one of my all-time favorites. I have many of those. LOL ✌️

Love ur Dylan reactions...we are blessed to live at the same time as Dylan...like living when Shakespeare was writing....if you want more political dylan....try Political World...or simething more mysterious...yey Man in the Long Black Coat....more wordy...Jokerman....more geared towards lost love...try...You're a big Girl Now or Most of the Time....you will thank me later!!!!!

Enjoying your discovery of Dylan.........he will continue to amaze.......

I'm not typically a fan of religious-themed music but I've always really loved this album. There's something about the way the music is combined with biting powerful lyrics that takes it to another level with me. Great reaction.

Hi Harri, it was an inspired choice for the Nobel committee to award him the Nobel Prize for Literature. My understanding is that this award isn't given merely on the quality of the writing, but rather for the influence of a body of work. Dylan really was the voice of a generation, during the Vietnam War and beyond.

Excellent LP too. It's Dylan's venture into Christian Themed music where he produced three "Christian" LPs. Each had great songs in them like any of the other LP'S he has made, but this one LP was my favorite. Thanks for sharing Harri!

Dylan is a Bottomless Well… keep it going !

This is one terrific album. Not a bad tune on the whole record. Great musicians including Mark Knopfler on guitar. Produced by legendary Jerry Wexler.

Bob Dylan changed my life!

25 years ago and the lyrics are just as applicable today as then, so much for progress. Prophetic words and scything through the false values that we are exposed to everyday.

Dylan is very well read. Look for his audio of him reviewing some classic books ie All’s Quiet on the Western front et al

Love your journey with Dylan. It reminds me of my own. I also misjudged the genius in the beginning. Well was I in for a surprise.

These three "Christian Period" albums from Dylan are among his most underrated and misunderstood. Some of his best songwriting imo. Also the use of religious themes in older Dylan songs is very prevalent just not normally discussed. The whole Christian Rock and pop genre really took off after these albums. Producers thought there wasn't any money in it. Then they saw the splits and how many Christians bought the albums. It was only after this that you get the rise of the Christian Rock and Metal bands.

Love Bob Dylan. I had this albumn.

Such a great song, thanks so much Stephen! Didn't realize Knopfler was featured on this one! Thanks so much to dear Harri also!😺💯

Listen to the song 'pretty saro' for a great dylan vocal performance

Whatever key Dylan sings in, is my key because I have a low-ish voice, I can sing along to any of his songs.

My favee album by Dylan... possibly by anybody. And this song... I never tire of it. The message, the groove, all of it fantastic.

"But it sure do bother me to see my loved ones turning into puppets And there's a slow, slow train comin' up around the bend....."

One of my favorite all-time albums.

Great album, great song, great reaction.

Wow, he could be singing about 2022! "Man's ego is inflated"

I keep asking myself "where did Bob Dylan learn to play the blues like this?" and "why am I so late to the party???"

Black Diamond Bay

Dylan's 'Gospel' era has some INCREDIBLE songs .. ppl like dismiss it as his 'religious period' but the truth is, ALL his songs are inspirational in nature. #theMaster

The whole album is a masterpiece. People hated it when it came out. Critics dogged it. Check out precious angel, do right baby and I believe in you

Not many people know that it was Mark Knopler playing with Dylan these times. ........and some months later whole world discovered who is Mark Knopfler.

"Bob Dylan - It's Alright Ma (I'm Only Bleeding)" best Lyrics or "Bob Dylan - Pretty Saro" best dylan voice performance ever

That was fantastic. Thanks for your great reaction. 👏👏🇨🇦

Hi there. Don' t you feel a sence, a fragrance, of Dire Straits flowing from the stream ? and that piano... real diamonds for the ears ✌☯️ take care

Dire Straits guitarist Mark Knopfler.. Bob knows what he's doing(understatement of year.lol). Great sound..

Good one Harri.. This whole album..awesome. Try 'Precious angel '

Dylan won a special Pulitzer Prize for his lyrical and poetic compositions.

He rhymes Embarrased with to Paris in this. Genius.

This is one of BD's best albums, along with many others of course ;-)) You might also like to comment on "man give names to all the animals", another great song on the vinyl album, but I like them all. Greetings @all from Hamburg (Germany)

Dude, can you please react to to Dylan live 1980 Toronto, either “what can I do for you? “Or “pressing on”? To me it speak Dylan in concert playing two beautiful tracks !

Dylan is at his best when he is coming on like a prophet. This was often taken to the point of lunacy in the 60s when people were looking to him for direction. So when he was just serving up love songs they were disappointed. On this he is doing a bit of New Testament prophesying instead of Old Trstament so what was the gripe: critics of the time.? . With the wind in his sails Dylan can deliver his warning visions like no other singer

Every Grain Of Sand next please ❤

The train actually arrived 21 years ago, on September 11th!!! And!! Dylan released an album on that day, 9/11/2001!! It's titled "Love and theft". In the song titled "Mississippi" he writes "city's just a jungle, trapped in the heart of it, trying to get away.... the sky is full of fire, and the pain is pouring down". In another song on that album "High water" he writes "coffins are dropping in the street like balloons made out lead". He could not have written more perfect imagery of the events of that day. I'm not sure if he wrote "High water" but the inclusion of it in that album is still inspired, just as much as the words in "Mississippi". Imho, also at the end of "Mississippi" he writes "stick with me anyway, things should start to get interesting right about now". There are also acoustic versions of the song where his vocals are better. The album version is electric, and his were starting to slip by that time.

Once again Dylan furnishes us with a series of provoking observations. At the video time of 7:28 you can hear Knopfler 's guitar blasting five whistles or bell from the metaphoric train. Thank you for sharing - liked.

Great reaction again..

Even more venom in those vocals than when he was shouting out "How goes it feeeel?" in the 60s

BB King sounds in there. Fabulous song.

Yo! Now that you've heard the album version of this, I'd strongly recommend you listen to the version from Dylan & The Dead. It's a live recording of Dylan with The Grateful Dead performing in (I think?) the late 80s. That album gets *A LOT* of hate, but that version of Slow Train is such a good vibe, I have to recommend it.

Rolling Stone Magazine puts Dylan at No. 7 in its all-time Top 100 rock vocalists.

Dylan said : All you need is 3 chords and the truth

Yes, it is wonderfully executed, mastersinger, lyrics, every element of the music, all of them geniuses in their own right, who doesn't want to play with Bob Dylan. On the "Christian" theme, maybe conversion played a role, but I like to see it as "inspired by the stories and the consequences". He is the 13th apostle, writing his own gospel 2000 years later for all of us to enjoy and weigh our attitudes, behavior and decisions. Do we again have lost it?

Harri, only recently discovered you, your the man, great stuff mate your a natural, love your natural reactions and commentary on the genuis bib dylan, keep them coming mate. A big thumbs up.

Hi. Dylan also says the songs come to him and all he has to do is write them down.

Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits on lead guitar.

I see how you could think these verses come from somewhere other than he, BUT I think his songs could be the result of HEROIC ŵork.

That train is starting to speed up

Might have to give this song another listen

If you want to hear an even better version of Slow Train, check out live at Warfield Theatre off his Trouble No More record. It's incredible!

Bob Dylan was in my top 10...forget about his voice...He just pumped out alot of great lyrically and groovy vibes....Just someone you can lay back, listen to and think.

The three album "Christian" period was Dylans career apex. Never heard him sing so passionately. His song " Pressing On" from Saved and "Every Grain of Sand" from Shot of Love are gemstones of his musical output. If you skip these albums because of your " progressive" close mindedness, youll be missing some of his best and most rebellious heartfelt work.👍🌠👍

This man on piano or keyboard is fantastic.

Like your Show -n Tell! Do "Dignity" -any version - I think you'll like it.

This was a good reaction to a song that is still true.... disgusting as that is, this song is done so good! I love having you do these songs, you are my favorite to watch because you seem to know a lot about music, and you research these people a little at least, and your facial expressions are wonderful. It is like you are sitting at my house doing this, which is great! Thank you!

enjoyed your reaction. Try "Gates of Eden"...

Thank you

His singing is the same as his lyrics - Muse driven. ... He's a conduit.

Regarding Dylan's voice, there was a period of time when Dylan stopped smoking, and his voice changed dramatically. I can't recall exactly what album it was (could be "Self Portrait") where his voice cleared up and he ended up sounding almost like Elvis (Presley not Costello). 😁 One thing you need to take into consideration when you react or review this song, is that Dylan came up with this album when he became born again Christian. You have noticed the anger.. There's a lot of references to God and the Bible in the album in such songs as "Man Gave Names To All The Animals" and "You Gotta Serve Somebody" among others. My two cents! ✌

wow, you can apply this to now.... the winds are starting to blow hard. it will be a tough winter & the bottom is still a far fall from here.... dylan doesnt beat you over the head w/ it, but the guy really knows the Bible. esp the prophetic parts... at his best he sounds like a modern prophet.

Toot toot! Train full of Fools bogged down in a Gravity Field, is pulling into the Station even NOW as we speak.

Thanks Harri. this was a great reaction. And I would just like to add that this is NOT my protest about the UK railway system. Despite that being REALLY a slow train coming.That is just a coincidence lol

Man gave names to all the animals. Can you hear Mark Knopfler's guitar? Incredible keyboard? That is perfect.

Wow it really has that Dire Straits Communique album feel - and it would I guess - it's Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits backing Dylan here. Knopfler produced the whole album.

What???? Can you hear it first time? It was most popular music in Polish villages in first week after it was released. Dylan,,,,,,,,,,,,,