The eighth entry in Bob Dylan's acclaimed "bootleg series," the double disc Tell Tale Signs, which I wrote about here, dropped today and it has me thoroughly charmed. Covering mostly the singer/songwriter's 1989-2005 comeback years, the collection is rich with alternate versions and outtakes from albums like Oh Mercy and Time Out of Mind.
There are still numerous gems stashed away in the vaults, though, many of which are in my geeky Dylan real bootleg collection. I plan to go through my treasure chest tonight and have a list of Top 25 Rare and Unreleased Dylan Performances posted here by Friday. Feel free to hit me up with any suggestions.
"Sign on the Cross," Bob Dylan and the Band (unreleased)
This article appears in Oct 22-28, 2008.