Before the Flood

Released:- 20th June 1974
Official Release Number:- 15
Dylan Vinyl Number:- 13

Part thirteen of the DYLAN VINYL collection which is a brand-new collection of every single Bob Dylan album on high-quality 180-gram vinyl plus a collectors’ magazine

Before the Flood is the iconic live album released in 1974. It features Dylan’s performances from his 1974 tour with The Band, recorded during concerts in New York and Los Angeles. The album captures the raw energy and passion of Dylan’s live performances, revealing the depth and range of his artistic genius

The album kicks off with a powerful rendition of “Most Likely You Go Your Way (And I’ll Go Mine),” followed by Dylan’s classic “Lay Lady Lay” and “It Ain’t Me Babe.” The Band’s electrifying performances of “The Weight” and “Up on Cripple Creek” add to the album’s musical diversity

Before the Flood showcases Dylan’s remarkable ability to connect with his audience, delivering his songs with intense emotion and conviction. His powerful voice and poetic lyrics are complemented by The Band’s impeccable musicianship, creating a unique and unforgettable listening experience

Side 1
Most Likely You Go Your Way (And I’ll Go Mine)
Lay Lady Lay
Rainy Day Women #12 & 35
Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door
It Ain’t Me Babe
Ballad of a Thin Man

Side 2
Up On Cripple Creek
I Shall Be Released
Endless Highway
The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down
Stage Fright

Side 3
Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right
Just Like a Woman
It’s Alright, Ma (I’m Only Bleeding)
The Shape I’m In
When You Awake
The Weight

Side 4
All Along the Watchtower
Highway 61 Revisited
Like a Rolling Stone
Blowin’ in the Wind