Odetta Sings Dylan
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Odetta
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1965

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  • Aug 23 2002

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5 stars Don't think Twice, BUY IT
This is the most stunning album of Dylan material I have ever heard. Odetta's operatic contralto voice handles these bluesy Dylan classics with more grace and grit than can be defined in this review. Even the packaging for this reissue lets the buyer know they have purchased something special. The CD comes in a glossy slip cover with original and new liner notes in the booklet. Bob Dylan himself must have been so pleased that Odetta would do an entire album of his songs, since she was such an influence on him. When Odetta sings, people listen.
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3 stars A treat for Dylan cover fans
If you are not already a Dylan (or an Odetta) fan, this is not the place the start. But if like me you can't resist a good Dylan cover, this album is a treat. I've had this album for years on vinyl and jumped at the chance to get it on CD. The real gems here are the obscure songs: "Baby, I'm in the mood for you", "Long ago, far away", and "Walking down the line". The better known tunes suffer in comparison with the oft-heard originals or covers by bigger stars. Odetta's voice is a marvel no matt…
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12 tracks format: 1 x CD
release dates: 1965 in United States
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Odetta Sings Dylan 12 tracks format: 1 x CD
record label: DRG
catalog number: 74321 773802
release dates: Sep 2 2008
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