Top 10 Bob Dylan Harmonica Solos
Bob Dylan is the most popular master of the harmonica. Therefore, his songs have some extensive use of the harmonica. Which one is your favorite?There is no such beast as a "Bob Dylan Harmonica Solo," greatest or otherwise."
"An invigorating breath of fresh air? "
You must live next to a Chinese tanning factory. Dylan is a first-position-only screecher; a constant assault upon the ears, and an insult to any serious player.
Like a child purposelessly banging away at a toy piano. But at least the child could not be expected to know the difference.
After verse after verse (It's an 11-minute song), Dylan's harmonica is an invigorating breath of fresh air. The complete harmony at the end of each harmonica..."verse", is sublime.
This is also the Highway 61 version I'm talking about.
Bob's out-of-tune throat warbling is better than his harmonica solos. And that's saying something!
Thanks for a great list, great topic.
Incredible song and incredible solo. Listen to it on Acid.
Maybe not as well known as the others on this list, but the song's harmonica section is fast, bright, and peppy! My personal favorite version can be found in Dylan's 1964 Halloween Concert.
Two sweetest harmonica solos I've ever heard.