Dylan Covers Bob Weir's Only a River

 Bob Weir, a founding member of the Grateful Dead, passed away last week at age 78.  After the group disbanded in 1995, he performed as a solo artist and with former members of the group. Only a River by Bob Weir was written in collaboration with Josh Ritter and Josh Kaufman. The song is the first single from his third solo album, Blue Mountain.

Dylan performed Only a River on April 20, 2023, in Nagoya, Japan, as part of the Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour.

2026 Marks the 60th Anniversary of the Release of Bob Dylan's Blonde on Blonde Album

 

After all these years Just Like a Woman is my favorite track from the album.  I remember that since Blonde on Blonde was a double album, the cost was twice as much.  I worked in my father's store that hot July Saturday in 1966 and came home to buy it at Alexander's record department.

To celebrate the 60th Anniversary, the Bob Dylan Center in Tulsa is holding a concert with several artists covering the songs on the album.  I wish they were doing this in NYC.

Too Many Fish in the Sea - Mitch Ryder - The Marvelettes

 

These versions are very different.

Happy 85th Birthday to Joan Baez

 

This was Joan's biggest hit as it reached #3 on the Billboard singles chart in 1971.  You can check out her website at http://www.joanbaez.com/.  May she stay forever young.

2025 at the Bob Dylan Center in Tulsa

 

Steve Jenkins, the Director of the Bob Dylan Center, narrates this video that outlines the activities of the past year.  Lee and I visited in July 2022, which is already 3 1/2 years ago.  One of these days, we will have to make a return visit, as many artifacts in the museum have changed.

Every Day is Trivia Day for Me

 

I didn't realize it, but yesterday, January 4th, is designated National Trivia Day. It was founded in 1980 by Robert Birch of Pun Corps, the company that produced and released the family favorite Trivial Pursuit board game. 

On many Tuesdays, there is a trivia game at the Older Adult Center in Bayside.  Everyone attending has an equal chance of participating. It is not competitive, and everyone attending enjoys it.

I have watched Jeopardy on TV since its inception in 1964, when Art Fleming was the host. Every day, I play J6 found on Jeopardy.com. There is a version of Trivial Pursuit that is seen in NYC on PIX-11 hosted by Levar Burton.  Over the years, there have been numerous quiz shows that have come and gone.

Twice a day, I get trivia questions from TriviaToday.com.

I just can't get enough trivia.

Some Weird Facts About Shea Stadium

 

I found this video by accident while I was accessing YouTube.  I thought my readers who are Mets fans would be interested.  It is hard to believe that is 17 years since Shea Stadium was demolished.