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Contents November 1961, his first solo concert just before his debut 53 audience members at Carnegie Hall Small! The legendary live performance is now revealed The brilliance of a raw talent, including W. Guthrie songs and the legendary original song "Man on the Road"! Bob Dylan, who began singing in Greenwich Village, made a name for himself in coffee houses and small live music venues, and made his debut with Columbia in 1962. He then transcended the boundaries of a folk singer and became a leading figure in the world of rock, but this recording is from a concert held the year before his debut. November 4, 1961, Dylan's first solo concert in a hall. Chapter Hall, a small-capacity hall located inside Carnegie Hall, the entertainment center of New York. In 1963, Dylan performed a concert on the main stage of the larger Carnegie Hall, and 7 songs from that concert were officially released as a special item, but this is completely different in content. He sang 22 songs in front of an audience of 53. The event was planned by Izzy Young, who ran the Folklore Center, and was professionally recorded. Seven tracks were unearthed from that recording by 2003, but finally, 15 tracks, totaling approximately 74 minutes of audio, are included here. Dylan was scheduled to record his debut album at Columbia Studios on November 20th and 22nd, and here you can hear live versions of songs that would be included on the album. He also performed songs that he was unsure whether to include on the album, and all the elements of Dylan just before recording are expressed here. The cover songs include tracks from his debut album such as "Pretty Peggy-O" and "Looking at Death," as well as many Woody Guthrie covers, including "1913 Massacre" and Guthrie's signature song "M? Vlast" (My Country), for a total of three songs. In his MC, he openly expresses his respect for Guthrie, telling the audience, "Since I first came to New York, I have visited Woody Guthrie several times at the hospital." He further stated, "I've learned a lot of folk songs in this city. I've been memorizing them like crazy since February," and added, "But Liam Clancy's songs are difficult," before launching into "A Long Time A-Growin'," his voice being the soft Dylan voice heard on "Nashville Skyline." It's astonishing to discover that he was already showcasing that controversial 1969 vocal style at this point! This was also a time when he was writing more original songs, and his performance of "Man on the Street," which had long been considered a lost original, is a must-listen. "A Song for Woody," which he begins by saying, "I wrote this for Woody," and "New York Talk" are the highlights of the show. The venue erupted in applause and cheers that belied the mere 53 attendees. This luxurious title allows you to enjoy 15 tracks unearthed from Dylan's live performances just before his debut. It also includes Japanese liner notes with explanations of the circumstances, anecdotes, and track listings from that time. From Eternal Grooves' "ROCK OFF" series! JASRAC (Japanese Society for Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers) licensed product Jacket uses licensed photo from Getty Images Japan [Track Listing] 1. Pretty Peggy-O 2. In The Pines 3. Gospel Plow 4. 1913 Massacre 5. Backwater Blues 6. A Long Time A-Growin' 7. Fixin' To Die 8. Talking Bear Mountain Picnic Massacre Blues 9. Man On The Street 10. This Land Is Your Land 11. Talking Merchant Marine 12. Black Cross 13. Freight Train Blues 14. Song To Woody 15. Talkin' New York Carnegie Chapter Hall, NYC, 4th, November 1961 Media Reviews and More Bob Dylan began singing in Greenwich Village, making a name for himself in coffee houses and small live music venues, and made his debut with Columbia in 1962. He then transcended the boundaries of a folk singer and became a leading figure in the global rock scene, and this recording is from a concert held the year before his debut. (C)RS