Jokerman (song)
"Jokerman" is a 1984 song by Bob Dylan and taken from his 22nd studio album Infidels. It features a live version of Isis as its B-side.
"Jokerman" | ||||
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Single by Bob Dylan | ||||
from Infidels" | ||||
B-side | "Isis" (live version from Renaldo and Clara) | |||
Released | June 1, 1984 | |||
Recorded | April 14, 1983 Power Station, New York City | |||
Genre | Reggae rock[1][2] | |||
Length | 6:12 | |||
Label | Columbia | |||
Songwriter(s) | Bob Dylan | |||
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References
- ↑ Philippe Margotin; Jean-Michel Guesdon (27 October 2015). Bob Dylan All the Songs: The Story Behind Every Track. Running Press. p. 713. ISBN 978-0-316-35353-3.
- ↑ Hermes, Will (March 25, 2014). "Bob Dylan in the 80's: Volume One". Rolling Stone. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
Two standouts come from 1983's Infidels: Built to Spill turn the smooth reggae rock of "Jokerman" into a prickly, guitar-centric anthem of flailing faith, and Craig Finn makes the cosmic barroom come-on of "Sweetheart Like You" seem both sleazier and more sincere than Dylan's.