The 1966 Live Recordings

by Bob Dylan

Overview

Something of a companion to the 2015 studio set The Cutting Edge -- the 12th volume in Bob Dylan's ongoing Bootleg Series that contained all of his studio recordings from 1965 and 1966 -- The 1966 Live Recordings rounds up every known recording Dylan made during the pivotal year of 1966, pairing audience tapes with soundboard recordings. If this isn't precisely the year Dylan went electric -- he released two albums of rock & roll in 1965 and he plugged in for a headlining set at the Newport Folk Festival that wound up polarizing the crowd -- it is the year that produced the most famous document of how divisive his decision was to embrace loud rock & roll: a concert given at the Manchester Free Trade Hall on May 17, 1966 and bootlegged for years as his "Royal Albert Hall" performance. Praised as one of the great rock & roll albums years before its official release in 1998 as the second installment in The Bootleg Series, it was marked by somebody in the audience yelling "Judas" at the notion of Dylan playing electric. On its own, the story would be legendary but the music was wild, raw, and vital -- and it just happened to be one night of many in 1966. All those nights are gathered on The 1966 Live Recordings, a 36-disc box set that's not an installment in The Bootleg Series. That decision makes sense: The Bootleg Series is curated but this is a clearinghouse of every known recording from that year, a move that is quite clearly driven by Sony's need to release this material in order to preserve the copyright. This winds up being a blessing for the hardcore Dylan fan because The 1966 Live Recordings simply winds up offering an enormous amount of a very good thing. All the shows follow the same structure as the Manchester Free Trade Hall -- there is an opening acoustic set, then Dylan moves to playing electric with the Hawks, the backing group that later became the Band; not every recording contains a complete concert, and the set lists are often very similar. Manchester Free Trade Hall also offers a good indication of what's good on the box: the acoustic performances are often solid but the performances with the Hawks are where it's at. There, Dylan and the Hawks tap into a life source that's primal yet complex. It's as much how they're playing as the songs themselves, and that's why a deep dive into this box set is so rewarding: the songs may remain the same but the performances are vibrant and alive. For the serious Dylanphile, that's reason enough to acquire this hefty box. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	11/11/2016
Label:	Sony Legacy / Sony Music / Columbia / Legacy
UPC:	0889853581924
Rank:	78877

Tracks

Disc 1

1. She Belongs to Me [Live From Sydney 4/13/66]
2. Fourth Time Around [Live From Sydney 4/13/66]
3. Visions of Johanna [Live From Sydney 4/13/66]
4. It's All Over Now, Baby Blue [Live From Sydney 4/13/66]
5. Desolation Row [Live From Sydney 4/13/66]
6. Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues [Live From Sydney 4/13/66]
7. Mr. Tambourine Man [Live From Sydney 4/13/66]

Disc 2

8. Tell Me, Momma [Live From Sydney 4/13/66]
9. I Don't Believe You [She Acts Like We Never Have Met] [Live From Sydney 4/13/66]
10. Baby, Let Me Follow You Down [Live From Sydney 4/13/66]
11. Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues [Live From Sydney 4/13/66]
12. Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat [Live From Sydney 4/13/66]
13. One Too Many Mornings [Live From Sydney 4/13/66]
14. Ballad of a Thin Man [Live From Sydney 4/13/66]
15. Positively 4th Street [Live From Sydney 4/13/66]

Disc 3

16. She Belongs to Me [Live From Melbourne 4/20/66]
17. Fourth Time Around [Live From Melbourne 4/20/66]
18. Visions of Johanna [Live From Melbourne 4/20/66]
19. It's All Over Now, Baby Blue [Live From Melbourne 4/20/66]
20. Desolation Row [Live From Melbourne 4/20/66]
21. Just Like a Woman [Live From Melbourne 4/20/66]
22. Tell Me, Momma [Fragment] [Live From Melbourne 4/20/66]
23. Baby, Let Me Follow You Down [Live From Melbourne 4/20/66]
24. Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues [Live From Melbourne 4/20/66]

Disc 4

25. She Belongs to Me [Live From Copenhagen 5/1/66]
26. Fourth Time Around [Fragment] [Live From Copenhagen 5/1/66]
27. Baby, Let Me Follow You Down [Live From Copenhagen 5/1/66]
28. Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues [Live From Copenhagen 5/1/66]
29. Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat [Live From Copenhagen 5/1/66]
30. Ballad of a Thin Man [Live From Copenhagen 5/1/66]
31. Like a Rolling Stone [Live From Copenhagen 5/1/66]

Disc 5

32. She Belongs to Me [Live From Dublin 5/5/66]
33. Fourth Time Around [Live From Dublin 5/5/66]
34. Visions of Johanna [Live From Dublin 5/5/66]
35. It's All Over Now, Baby Blue [Live From Dublin 5/5/66]
36. Desolation Row [Live From Dublin 5/5/66]
37. Just Like a Woman [Live From Dublin 5/5/66]
38. Mr. Tambourine Man [Live From Dublin 5/5/66]

Disc 6

39. Tell Me, Momma [Live From Dublin 5/5/66]
40. I Don't Believe You [She Acts Like We Never Have Met] [Live From Dublin 5/5/66]
41. Baby, Let Me Follow You Down [Live From Dublin 5/5/66]
42. Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues [Live From Dublin 5/5/66]
43. Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat [Live From Dublin 5/5/66]
44. One Too Many Mornings [Live From Dublin 5/5/66]
45. Ballad of a Thin Man [Live From Dublin 5/5/66]
46. Like a Rolling Stone [Live From Dublin 5/5/66]

Disc 7

47. She Belongs to Me [Live From Belfast 5/6/66]
48. Fourth Time Around [Live From Belfast 5/6/66]
49. Visions of Johanna [Live From Belfast 5/6/66]
50. Desolation Row [Live From Belfast 5/6/66]
51. Just Like a Woman [Live From Belfast 5/6/66]
52. Mr. Tambourine Man [Live From Belfast 5/6/66]

Disc 8

53. Tell Me, Momma [Live From Belfast 5/6/66]
54. I Don't Believe You [She Acts Like We Never Have Met] [Live From Belfast 5/6/66]
55. Baby, Let me Follow You Down [Live From Belfast 5/6/66]
56. Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues [Live From Belfast 5/6/66]
57. Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat [Live From Belfast 5/6/66]
58. One Too Many Mornings [Live From Belfast 5/6/66]
59. Ballad of a Thin Man [Live From Belfast 5/6/66]
60. Like a Rolling Stone [Live From Belfast 5/6/66]

Disc 9

61. Fourth Time Around [Live From Bristol 5/10/66]
62. Mr. Tambourine Man [Live From Bristol 5/10/66]
63. She Belongs to Me [Live From Bristol 5/10/66]
64. Vision of Johanna [Live From Bristol 5/10/66]
65. It's All Over Now, Baby Blue [Live From Bristol 5/10/66]
66. Desolation Row [Live From Bristol 5/10/66]
67. Just Like a Woman [Live From Bristol 5/10/66]

Disc 10

68. Tell Me, Momma [Live From Bristol 5/10/66]
69. I Don't Believe You [She Acts Like We Never Have Met] [Live From Bristol 5/10/66]
70. Baby, Let Me Follow You Down [Live From Bristol 5/10/66]
71. Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues [Live From Bristol 5/10/66]
72. Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat [Live From Bristol 5/10/66]
73. One Too Many Mornings [Incomplete] [Live From Bristol 5/10/66]
74. Ballad of a Thin Man [Live From Bristol 5/10/66]
75. Like a Rolling Stone [Live From Bristol 5/10/66]

Disc 11

76. Tell Me, Momma [Live From Cardiff 5/11/66]
77. I Don't Believe You [She Acts Like We Never Have Met] [Live From Cardiff 5/11/66]
78. Baby Let Me Follow You Down [Live From Cardiff 5/11/66]
79. Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues [Live From Cardiff 5/11/66]
80. Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat [Live From Cardiff 5/11/66]
81. One Too Many Mornings [Live From Cardiff 5/11/66]
82. Ballad of a Thin Man [Live From Cardiff 5/11/66]
83. Like a Rolling Stone [Live From Cardiff 5/11/66]

Disc 12

84. She Belongs to Me [Live From Birmingham 5/12/66]
85. Fourth Time Around [Live From Birmingham 5/12/66]
86. Visions of Johanna [Incomplete] [Live From Birmingham 5/12/66]
87. It's All Over Now, Baby Blue [Live From Birmingham 5/12/66]
88. Desolation Row [Incomplete] [Live From Birmingham 5/12/66]
89. Just Like a Woman [Live From Birmingham 5/12/66]
90. Mr. Tambourine Man [Live From Birmingham 5/12/66]

Disc 13

91. Tell Me, Momma [Live From Birmingham 5/12/66]
92. I Don't Believe You [She Acts Like We Never Have Met] [Live From Birmingham 5/12/66]
93. Baby, Let Me Follow You Down [Live From Birmingham 5/12/66]
94. Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues [Live From Birmingham 5/12/66]
95. Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat [Live From Birmingham 5/12/66]
96. One Too Many Mornings [Live From Birmingham 5/12/66]
97. Ballad of a Thin Man [Live From Birmingham 5/12/66]
98. Like a Rolling Stone [Live From Birmingham 5/12/66]

Disc 14

99. It's All Over Now, Baby Blue [Live From Liverpool 5/14/66]
100. Desolation Row [Live From Liverpool 5/14/66]
101. Just Like a Woman [Live From Liverpool 5/14/66]
102. Mr. Tambourine Man [Live From Liverpool 5/14/66]
103. Tell Me, Momma [Incomplete - Drop Out] [Live From Liverpool 5/14/66]
104. I Don't Believe You [She Acts Like We Never Have Met] [Live From Liverpool 5/14/66]
105. Baby, Let Me Follow You Down [Live From Liverpool 5/14/66]
106. Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues [Live From Liverpool 5/14/66]
107. Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat [Live From Liverpool 5/14/66]
108. One Too Many Mornings [Live From Liverpool 5/14/66]
109. Ballad of a Thin Man [Live From Liverpool 5/14/66]
110. Like a Rolling Stone [Live From Liverpool 5/14/66]

Disc 15

111. She Belongs to Me [Live From Leicester 5/15/66]
112. Fourth Time Around [Live From Leicester 5/15/66]
113. Visions of Johanna [Live From Leicester 5/15/66]
114. It's All Over Now, Baby Blue [Live From Leicester 5/15/66]
115. Desolation Row [Live From Leicester 5/15/66]
116. Just Like a Woman [Live From Leicester 5/15/66]
117. Mr. Tambourine Man [Live From Leicester 5/15/66]

Disc 16

118. Tell Me, Momma [Live From Leicester 5/15/66]
119. I Don't Believe You [She Acts Like We Never Have Met] [Live From Leicester 5/15/66]
120. Baby, Let Me Follow You Down [Live From Leicester 5/15/66]
121. Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues [Live From Leicester 5/15/66]
122. Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat [Live From Leicester 5/15/66]
123. One Too Many Mornings [Live From Leicester 5/15/66]
124. Ballad of a Thin Man [Live From Leicester 5/15/66]
125. Like a Rolling Stone [Live From Leicester 5/15/66]

Disc 17

126. She Belongs to Me [Live From Sheffield 5/16/66]
127. Fourth Time Around [Live From Sheffield 5/16/66]
128. Visions of Johanna [Live From Sheffield 5/16/66]
129. It's All Over Now, Baby Blue [Live From Sheffield 5/16/66]
130. Desolation Row [Live From Sheffield 5/16/66]
131. Just Like a Woman [Live From Sheffield 5/16/66]
132. Mr. Tambourine Man [Live From Sheffield 5/16/66]

Disc 18

133. Tell Me, Momma [Live From Sheffield 5/16/66]
134. I Don't Believe You [She Acts Like We Never Have Met] [Live From Sheffield 5/16/66]
135. Baby, Let Me Follow You Down [Live From Sheffield 5/16/66]
136. Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues [Live From Sheffield 5/16/66]
137. Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat [Live From Sheffield 5/16/66]
138. One Too Many Mornings [Live From Sheffield 5/16/66]
139. Ballad of a Thin Man [Live From Sheffield 5/16/66]
140. Like a Rolling Stone [Live From Sheffield 5/16/66]

Disc 19

141. She Belongs to Me [Album Version]
142. Fourth Time Around [Album Version]
143. Visions of Johanna [Album Version]
144. It's All Over Now, Baby Blue [Album Version]
145. Desolation Row [Album Version]
146. Just Like a Woman [Album Version]
147. Mr. Tambourine Man [Album Version]

Disc 20

148. Tell Me, Momma [Live From Manchester 5/17/66]
149. I Don't Believe You [She Acts Like We Never Have Met] [Live From Manchester 5/17/66]
150. Baby, Let Me Follow You Down [Live From Manchester 5/17/66]
151. Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues [Live From Manchester 5/17/66]
152. Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat [Live From Manchester 5/17/66]
153. One Too Many Mornings [Live From Manchester 5/17/66]
154. Ballad of a Thin Man [Live From Manchester 5/17/66]
155. Like a Rolling Stone [Live From Manchester 5/17/66]
156. Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues [Incomplete] Soundcheck [Live From Manchester 5/17/66]

Disc 21

157. It's All Over Now, Baby Blue [Live From Glasgow 5/19/66]
158. Desolation Row [Incomplete] [Live From Glasgow 5/19/66]
159. Just Like a Woman [Live From Glasgow 5/19/66]
160. Mr. Tambourine Man [Live From Glasgow 5/19/66]
161. Tell Me, Momma [Live From Glasgow 5/19/66]
162. I Don't Believe You [She Acts Like We Never Have Met] [Live From Glasgow 5/19/66]
163. Baby, Let Me Follow You Down [Live From Glasgow 5/19/66]
164. Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues [Live From Glasgow 5/19/66]
165. Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat [Live From Glasgow 5/19/66]
166. One Too Many Mornings [Incomplete] [Live From Glasgow 5/19/66]
167. Ballad of a Thin Man [Live From Glasgow 5/19/66]
168. Like a Rolling Stone [Live From Glasgow 5/19/66]

Disc 22

169. She Belongs to Me [Live From Edinburgh 5/20/66]
170. Fourth Time Around [Live From Edinburgh 5/20/66]
171. Visions of Johanna [Live From Edinburgh 5/20/66]
172. It's All Over Now, Baby Blue [Live From Edinburgh 5/20/66]
173. Desolation Row [Incomplete] [Live From Edinburgh 5/20/66]
174. Just Like a Woman [Live From Edinburgh 5/20/66]
175. Mr. Tambourine Man [Live From Edinburgh 5/20/66]

Disc 23

176. Tell Me, Momma [Live From Edinburgh 5/20/66]
177. I Don't Believe You [She Acts Like We Never Have Met] [Live From Edinburgh 5/20/66]
178. Baby, Let Me Follow You Down [Live From Edinburgh 5/20/66]
179. Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues [Live From Edinburgh 5/20/66]
180. Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat [Live From Edinburgh 5/20/66]
181. One Too Many Mornings [Live From Edinburgh 5/20/66]
182. Ballad of a Thin Man [Live From Edinburgh 5/20/66]
183. Like a Rolling Stone [Live From Edinburgh 5/20/66]

Disc 24

184. She Belongs to Me [Live From Newcastle 5/21/66]
185. Fourth Time Around [Live From Newcastle 5/21/66]
186. Visions of Johanna [Live From Newcastle 5/21/66]
187. It's All Over Now, Baby Blue [Live From Newcastle 5/21/66]
188. Desolation Row [Live From Newcastle 5/21/66]
189. Just Like a Woman [Live From Newcastle 5/21/66]
190. Mr. Tambourine Man [Live From Newcastle 5/21/66]

Disc 25

191. Tell Me, Momma [Live From Newcastle 5/21/66]
192. I Don't Believe You [She Acts Like We Never Have Met] [Live From Newcastle 5/21/66]
193. Baby, Let Me Follow You Down [Live From Newcastle 5/21/66]
194. Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues [Live From Newcastle 5/21/66]
195. Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat [Live From Newcastle 5/21/66]
196. One Too Many Mornings [Live From Newcastle 5/21/66]
197. Ballad of a Thin Man [Live From Newcastle 5/21/66]
198. Like a Rolling Stone [Live From Newcastle 5/21/66]

Disc 26

199. She Belongs to Me [Live From Paris 5/24/66]
200. Fourth Time Around [Live From Paris 5/24/66]
201. Visions of Johanna [Live From Paris 5/24/66]
202. It's All Over Now, Baby Blue [Live From Paris 5/24/66]
203. Desolation Row [Incomplete] [Live From Paris 5/24/66]
204. Just Like a Woman [Live From Paris 5/24/66]
205. Mr. Tambourine Man [Live From Paris 5/24/66]

Disc 27

206. Tell Me, Momma [Live From Paris 5/24/66]
207. I Don't Believe You [She Acts Like We Never Have Met] [Live From Paris 5/24/66]
208. Baby, Let Me Follow You Down [Live From Paris 5/24/66]
209. Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues [Live From Paris 5/24/66]
210. Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat [Live From Paris 5/24/66]
211. One Too Many Mornings [Live From Paris 5/24/66]
212. Ballad of a Thin Man [Live From Paris 5/24/66]
213. Like a Rolling Stone [Live From Paris 5/24/66]

Disc 28

214. She Belongs to Me [Live From London 5/26/66]
215. Fourth Time Around [Live From London 5/26/66]
216. Visions of Johanna [Live From London 5/26/66]
217. It's All Over Now, Baby Blue [Live From London 5/26/66]
218. Desolation Row [Live From London 5/26/66]
219. Just Like a Woman [Live From London 5/26/66]
220. Mr. Tambourine Man [Live From London 5/26/66]

Disc 29

221. Tell Me, Momma [Live From London 5/26/66]
222. I Don't Believe You [She Acts Like We Never Have Met] [Live From London 5/26/66]
223. Baby, Let Me Follow You Down [Live From London 5/26/66]
224. Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues [Live From London 5/26/66]
225. Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat [Live From London 5/26/66]
226. One Too Many Mornings [Live From London 5/26/66]
227. Ballad of a Thin Man [Live From London 5/26/66]
228. Like a Rolling Stone [Live From London 5/26/66]

Disc 30

229. She Belongs to Me [Live From London 5/27/66]
230. Fourth Time Around [Live From London 5/27/66]
231. Visions of Johanna [Live From London 5/27/66]
232. It's All Over Now, Baby Blue [Live From London 5/27/66]
233. Desolation Row [Live From London 5/27/66]
234. Just Like a Woman [Live From London 5/27/66]
235. Mr. Tambourine Man [Live From London 5/27/66]

Disc 31

236. Tell Me, Momma [Live From London 5/27/66]
237. I Don't Believe You [She Acts Like We Never Have Met] [Live From London 5/27/66]
238. Baby, Let Me Follow You Down [Live From London 5/27/66]
239. Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues [Live From London 5/27/66]
240. Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat [Live From London 5/27/66]
241. One Too Many Mornings [Live From London 5/27/66]
242. Ballad of a Thin Man [Live From London 5/27/66]
243. Like a Rolling Stone [Live From London 5/27/66]

Disc 32

244. She Belongs to Me [Live From White Plains, NY 2/5/66]
245. To Ramona [Live From White Plains, NY 2/5/66]
246. Visions of Johanna [Live From White Plains, NY 2/5/66]
247. It's All Over Now, Baby Blue [Live From White Plains, NY 2/5/66]
248. Desolation Row [Live From White Plains, NY 2/5/66]
249. Love Minus Zero / No Limit [Live From White Plains, NY 2/5/66]
250. Mr. Tambourine Man [Live From White Plains, NY 2/5/66]
251. Tell Me, Momma [Live From White Plains, NY 2/5/66]
252. I Don't Believe You [She Acts Like We Never Have Met] [Incomplete] [Live From White Plains, NY 2/5/66]

Disc 33

253. She Belongs to Me [Live From Pittsburgh, PA 2/6/66]
254. To Ramona [Live From Pittsburgh, PA 2/6/66]
255. Visions of Johanna [Live From Pittsburgh, PA 2/6/66]
256. Desolation Row [Incomplete] [Live From Pittsburgh, PA 2/6/66]
257. Love Minus Zero / No Limit [Incomplete] [Live From Pittsburgh, PA 2/6/66]
258. Mr. Tambourine Man [Live From Pittsburgh, PA 2/6/66]
259. Positively 4th Street [Live From Pittsburgh, PA 2/6/66]
260. Like a Rolling Stone [Live From Pittsburgh, PA 2/6/66]

Disc 34

261. She Belongs to Me [Live From Hempstead, NY 2/26/66]
262. Fourth Time Around [Live From Hempstead, NY 2/26/66]
263. Visions of Johanna [Live From Hempstead, NY 2/26/66]
264. It's All Over Now, Baby Blue [Live From Hempstead, NY 2/26/66]
265. Desolation Row [Live From Hempstead, NY 2/26/66]
266. Love Minus Zero/No Limit [Live From Hempstead, NY 2/26/66]
267. Mr. Tambourine Man [Live From Hempstead, NY 2/26/66]
268. Tell Me, Momma [Live From Hempstead, NY 2/26/66]
269. I Don't Believe You [She Acts Like We Never Have Met] [Live From Hempstead, NY 2/26/66]
270. Baby, Let Me Follow You Down [Live From Hempstead, NY 2/26/66]
271. Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues [Live From Hempstead, NY 2/26/66]
272. Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat [Live From Hempstead, NY 2/26/66]
273. One Too Many Mornings [Incomplete] [Live From Hempstead, NY 2/26/66]

Disc 35

274. She Belongs to Me [Live From Melbourne 4/19/66]
275. Fourth Time Around [Live From Melbourne 4/19/66]
276. Visions of Johanna [Live From Melbourne 4/19/66]
277. It's All Over Now, Baby Blue [Live From Melbourne 4/19/66]
278. Desolation Row [Live From Melbourne 4/19/66]
279. Just Like a Woman [Live From Melbourne 4/19/66]
280. Mr. Tambourine Man [Live From Melbourne 4/19/66]
281. Tell Me, Momma [Live From Melbourne 4/19/66]
282. I Don't Believe You [She Acts Like We Never Have Met] [Live From Melbourne 4/19/66]
283. Baby, Let Me Follow You Down [Live From Melbourne 4/19/66]
284. Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues [Live From Melbourne 4/19/66]
285. Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat [Fragment] [Live From Melbourne 4/19/66]

Disc 36

286. She Belongs to Me [Live From Stockholm 4/29/66]
287. Fourth Time Around [Live From Stockholm 4/29/66]
288. Visions of Johanna [Live From Stockholm 4/29/66]
289. It's All Over Now, Baby Blue [Live From Stockholm 4/29/66]
290. Desolation Row [Live From Stockholm 4/29/66]
291. I Don't Believe You [She Acts Like We Never Have Met] [Live From Stockholm 4/29/66]
292. Baby, Let Me Follow You Down [Live From Stockholm 4/29/66]
293. Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues [Live From Stockholm 4/29/66]
294. Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat [Live From Stockholm 4/29/66]
295. One Too Many Mornings [Live From Stockholm 4/29/66]
296. Ballad of a Thin Man [Live From Stockholm 4/29/66]

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Bob Dylan   Primary Artist

Technical Credits

Richard Alderson   Original Recordings