Johnny Rivers - Positively 4th Street 

"Of all the versions of my recorded songs, the Johnny Rivers one was my favorite. It was obvious that we were from the same side of town, had been read the same citations, came from the same musical family and were cut from the same cloth. When I listened to Johnny’s version of “Positively 4th Street,” I liked his version better than mine. I listened to it over and over again. Most of the cover versions of my songs seemed to take them out into left field somewhere, but Rivers’s version had the mandate down - the attitude and melodic sense to complete and surpass even the feeling that I had put into it. It shouldn’t have surprised me, though. He had done the same thing with “Maybellene” and “Memphis,” two Chuck Berry songs. When I heard Johnny sing my song, it was obvious that life had the same external grip on him as it did on me." Bob Dylan - The chronicles

It’s a crime that Johnny Rivers is not in the R&R Hall of Fame.

Johnny Rivers is one of the MOST underrated musicians of all time. Just a fantastic singer and does so many songs so well. Why isn't he in the Hall of Fame? He damn well should be.....

Love this song generally. Dylan, obviously the master. - But this one, I love the way it builds up.

The absolute best cover of Dylan's song ever. If you don't have this album/CD or whatever. Get it. One of the best ever. This man should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Got this Album back then, Great song here, also "Hey Joe"...

Dylan himself called this cover...THE BEST!

BOB DYAN said that he loved and was his favorite version of POSITIVELY 4TH STREET by Johnny Rivers. BOB DYLAN said that in his book. Johnny Rivers must be very proud of that statement by DYLAN.

I bought this album in 1968 or 1969 when I was in the Marine Corps. I have always been a Johnny Rivers fan but this album was an absolute gem! I love this man and his music! And, yes, I am 67 years old and his music still does it for me.

What a Beautiful song 🎵

Just heard this version for the first time. I fell in love with it.

A MASTERPIECE FROM JOHNNY RIVERS LOVE THIS

Realization was one of the best albums of the 60's. Johnny was always doing his own thing while the others chased convention.....he is one of the greats and someday he will get his due.

Jonhnny Rivers,,, Bob Dylan. Where did time go ????..

Aw!!! Johnny Rivers at his best. He was and always will be an exceptional talent. Long live Johnny's music.

*"I wish that for just one time you could stand inside my shoes, and just for that one moment, I could be you! Yes, I wish that for just one time you could stand inside my shoes, You'd know what a drag it to see you!"* Powerful lyrics. Every time I listen, I cry like a baby. 😢

Great singer, Johnny Rivers, great writer, Bob Dylan, great song!

The 1960's would never have been complete without Johnny Rivers.

He sure nailed this great Dylan composition.

Bob Dylan said this is the absolute best cover of one of his songs. He said Johnny was cut from the same cloth and got this perfect. I agree whole heartily

Dylan really knew how to address his critics with these powerful lyrics.

To me, this album is a masterpiece. This song, his cover of "A Whiter Shade of Pale" and the entire album are absolutely exquisite. Like many of the other comments, I don't know why Johnny's not in the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame.

Johnny is so talented, his music has stood the test of time and i think that is much more valuable than anything the HOF can do. His music is greatly recognized by the millions who love it. For a lifelong musician, that has to feel pretty good.

Bob Dylan brought me here. Calls this is favorite cover of any of his songs, much prefers it to his own version.

Wow. I must say I grew up with both Dylan and “Secret Agent Man” and only today heard Mr.Dylan himself say that Johnny Rivers cover of this, one on MY all-time favorites, is his favorite cover. So I just heard it for the 1st time and despite a bit of overproduction, I can see where he’s coming from. Thank you to both Mr Dylan and to Mr Rivers. A brilliant song

He did Bob Dylan proud.

Absolute masterpiece version of Bob Dylan's classic song ! Agree with the comments below that Johnny Rivers should be inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

You can hear true emotion in JR's songs...and he did a fab job on this Dylan gem...a true American musical Icon!....^/^

I saw Johnny at the Whisky in 1966...long time ago lol

This is *the* best version I've ever listened to of *"Positively 4th Street."* Bob Dylan is a good singer and songwriter, but this version adds emotion to the song. It's like he's telling a group of people *"you were supposed to be my friend(s), and then you stab me in the back! What the fuck?! What kind of friend does that to his friend?"*

THIS HAS TO BE MY ALL TIME FAVORITE JOHNNY RIVERS SONG.I LOVE ANYTHING HE SINGS BUT THERE IS SOMETHING ABOUT THIS THATS SO UNFORGETABLE!!BUT THEN SO IS MR.RIVERS. LU

I cannot listen to this song (and I've been listening to it for 40+ years) without grinning from ear to ear. Dripping with sarcasm...a big screw you set to such happy music....:)

I have so many favorites from the 60s, Johnny Rivers is definitely one. I know he is not touring anymore but would jump at the chance of seeing him live. What a talent!!!

🦋This song is so involved & unique I grew up listening to his music through my Mama she knew good music when she heard it🦋

I have always loved Johnny Rivers music. My first boyfriend introduced me to his music back in 1964. Still love him for that.

Johnny put soul into this classic. Having The Wrecking Crew and Marty Paich’s strings also added to its luster

The best song by Johnny Rivers off his best album. My favourite 60s Album.

we just do not hear this kind of stuff with today's artist's. what a shame. Johnny, is the best. His album is so ahead of years past and present. God Bless Johnny

Quite long old fan of Johnny, I just cheer. Thanks for good music you're spreading around.

Doesn't get any better than Johnny on this song by Bob Dylan. What a soothing voice he has.

I was 18, in the summer of 1965, when Dylan's original was released. The lyrics & music have always taken me back to a time in my life when everyday was a good day, when it seemed I had it all and was content with my friends, my girl and my life. I guess you never quite realize what you have until you lose it. I was drafted a few years later, went off to Vietnam and came home to a country unable to see the difference between disliking a war and disliking those who had no choice but to serve.

I heard that Dylan once said that he preferred Rivers version of this song to his own.

This was Bob Dylan's favorite version of this song.

Just an incredible album/cd. It is worth the price.Buy it!

Johnny's version of this great hit is the very best just like most of his songs. Peace and love to Mr. Rivers

I still have my vinyl of "Realization" I had forgotten that this song was on it. I used to spend hours listening to that album. Johnny is the coolest!

Saudades de ouvir J.Rivers,Elvis ,Bob Dylan,The Byrds,mitos de toda uma época!!!

Somehow I don't think I've heard this cover of Dylan's song, but I was just reading Chronicles Vol. One, by Bob Dylan and he mentions briefly his first trip to California to perform and meeting the artists who had recorded their own hits of his tunes. And he mentions out of that group, this was his favorite. So here I am to give it a listen, and loving it.

Most assuredly the best version of....but you have to also give thanks to the studio musicians that put the track together....Wrecking Crew!!!!!

Beautiful song. Sounds very much like Bob Dylan.

I was late to this one, but it's my favorite cover of this one. Rivers was a great singer.

I love Dylan, but Johnny puts the depth into this song. Truly a classic

I agree with Bob Dylan. This is the BEST VERSION of this song.

One of the BEST covers of this tune - LOVE it, love Johnny!

How do you spell underrated, Johnny Rivers! This guy is the master of taking a song and making it his own.

Does it even come close to getting any better than this!? Thank you Johnny for sharing your talent for all this time. God bless you always from Patrick

But I still love them all since I was a teenager snd I still do and now I am almost 72........ .

THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST EVER COVER EVER DONE BY ANYONE.I CAN PROMISE YOU JR IS BY FAR SOOOOO MUCH BETTER THAN ANY ONE OUT THERE TODAY.HE IS THE BEST VOCAL OF 95 % OF ANY COVER OU THERE..CRY YOUR SELF TO SLEEP ELVIS & DYLAN.THIS IS REAL MUCIC.LOVE MY JOHNNY RIVERS.🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼💜💜💜💜

Talented!! Simply talented......did more great covers than anyone.

One of the best versions of a Dylan song . Different than Bob's but that's great. Great production . Bravo

Like if you’re here after reading chronicles volume 1

Just more of Johnny Rivers at his best. He sure did Bob Dylans song justice.

Great vintage music from a real professional. Johnny has this song down much better then Bob Dylan. Love Johnny,,s music and always have.

I have this on vinyl and cd underappreciated album. this song is about what people really are about. great song on this lp

I'm a huge fan of Bob that's why I have to admit: It's a hauntingly wonderful cover. Super cool!

Johnny Rivers na melhor fase de sua brilhante carreira. Ótimo!

How is Johnny Rivers not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

Jhonny Rivers sos el mejor tus temas me encanta hoy 2022 sigo escuchando x siempre mi ídolo 👏👏❤😘

Who in the hell is keeping this guy out of the Rock an Roll Hall of Fame?

Gracias de ❤ x subir al programa RU-vid sus mejores temas que fueron Existos en la época y hasta ahora 2021 Dios le bendiga 💓👏👏👏

Thanks for putting this up, I have not heard this album for a loooooong time!

Terrific version of the Dylan song. Great arrangement.

I love his voice. So unique!!!

A remarkable rendition by the great Johnny Rivers....I played this Album till the grooves wore out... and still do .... groovy baby, completely groovy.

I play this song with my band but with the Dylan arrangement. Hearing this we've learned how to play this one Awesome thanks for posting.

Yeah and when my master Dylan says that what great respect for Johnny Rivers I mean I never heard this before and it is a beautiful

If there's a more under appreciated album from the late 1960's than Realization I don't know what it is.

Love this version. I knew it before I knew Dylan's. Great song and a great interpretation - the same poignant feeling without making it schmaltzy as some do with Dylan's work. I love the power of a full electric version with Dylan's anger coming through. Johnny does it as well but tones it down a bit. Thanks for posting

Now that song right there Is the Shit. Damn Im glad Dylan wrote It, But Im twice a glad Johnny did this Arangment Man he was and is great.

Johnny Rivers, Bob Dylan.

This is top notch, thanks.

Super talent--Johnny Rivers is the best!

Great song and yeah what a drag it is to see you.

Wow I love Johnny Rivers and this song Got by me for a while but yeah it's beautiful

I'm so glad comments are *still* shown. With some video channels, comments have been removed and disabled, so we cannot comment. I don't know why.

Absolutely wonderful.

Awesome cover! Thanks Johnny!

Sensational

Good old LP to be let playing... on and on and on and on...

I was 16 that summer, and Dylan's songs were like mother's milk to my awakening intellectual side. I wasn't drafted; a girl broke my heart and I quit high school 2 weeks shy of graduation to join the Marines so I could go die in Vietnam. Fortunately (that's my completely subjective opinion) I didn't die in Vietnam. Now I am getting old, and it is thrilling to hear this music again. RonnieG, I hope things are going better for you now.

Great cover of this! 🙌

Johnny Rivers, , , , , , , ,need I say more !!!

the BEST interpretation.

🥀Amazing Song! Thanks for posting song I love it🥀✌🥀

Dylans favorite cover of one of his tunes~ is it any wonder.

Very under rated album and singer. I bought this cassette in 69 and wore it out

...Como me encanta escuchar este tema grande Johnny ... BUENOS AIRES ..ARGENTINA 🔊🔊🔊💓😘

One of the few covers that's better than the original. Elvis Presley "Bridge Over Troubled Water" comes to mind

Johnny River's is timeless

Great music with a lot of memories.