Springtime In New York: The Bootleg Series Vol. 16 (1980‑1985)
Springtime In New York is volume 16 of the highly praised Bob Dylan Bootleg Series and takes us on a journey through a less explored but rich phase in Dylan's vast and intricate discography.
This compilation illuminates the groundbreaking new musical directions that Dylan was taking during the years 1980-1985 as a songwriter and recording artist, amidst the tumultuous changes in the music industry brought about by MTV, compact discs and digital recording.
Springtime in New York celebrates Dylan's creative explosion during this time, spanning his seminal albums Shot of Love, Infidels and Empire Burlesque, featuring an array of previously unreleased outtakes, alternate takes, rehearsal recordings and live performances, among other treasures.
Disc 1:
- Señor (Tales of Yankee Power) (Rehearsal)
- To Ramona (Rehearsal)
- Jesus Met the Woman at the Well (Rehearsal)
- Mary of the Wild Moor (Rehearsal)
- Need a Woman (Rehearsal)
- A Couple More Years (Rehearsal)
- Mystery Train (Shot of Love Outtake)
- This Night Won't Last Forever (Rehearsal)
- We Just Disagree (Rehearsal)
- Let's Keep It Between Us (Rehearsal)
- Sweet Caroline (Rehearsal)
- Fever (Rehearsal)
- Abraham, Martin and John (Rehearsal)
Disc 2:
- Angelina (Shot of Love Outtake)
- Price of Love (Shot of Love Outtake)
- I Wish It Would Rain (Shot of Love Outtake)
- Let It Be Me (International 7" Single B-Side)
- Cold, Cold Heart (Shot of Love Outtake)
- Don't Ever Take Yourself Away (Shot of Love Outtake)
- Fur Slippers (Shot of Love Outtake)
- Borrowed Time (Shot of Love Outtake)
- Is It Worth It? (Shot of Love Outtake)
- Lenny Bruce (Shot of Love Alternate Mix)
- Yes Sir, No Sir (Shot of Love Outtake)
Disc 3:
- Jokerman (Infidels Alternate Take)
- Blind Willie McTell (Take 5 – Infidels Outtake)
- Don't Fall Apart on Me Tonight (Version 1) (Infidels Alternate Take)
- Don't Fall Apart on Me Tonight (Version 2) (Infidels Alternate Take)
- Neighborhood Bully (Infidels Alternate Take)
- Someone's Got a Hold of My Heart (Infidels Outtake)
- This Was My Love (Infidels Outtake)
- Too Late (Acoustic Version) (Infidels Outtake)
- Too Late (Band Version) (Infidels Outtake)
- Foot of Pride (Infidels Outtake)
Disc 4:
- Clean Cut Kid (Infidels Outtake)
- Sweetheart Like You (Infidels Alternate Take)
- Baby What You Want Me To Do (Infidels Outtake)
- Tell Me (Infidels Outtake)
- Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground (Infidels Outtake)
- Julius and Ethel (Infidels Outtake)
- Green, Green Grass of Home (Infidels Outtake)
- Union Sundown (Infidels Outtake)
- Lord Protect My Child (Infidels Outtake)
- I and I (Infidels Alternate Take)
- Death is Not the End (Full Version) (Infidels Outtake)
Disc 5:
- Enough is Enough (Live from Slane Castle, Ireland)
- License to Kill (Live on Late Night with David Letterman 03/22/84)
- I'll Remember You (Empire Burlesque Alternate Take)
- Tight Connection to My Heart (Has Anyone Seen My Love) (Empire Burlesque Alternate Mix)
- Seeing the Real You at Last (Empire Burlesque Alternate Take)
- Emotionally Yours (Empire Burlesque Alternate Take)
- Clean Cut Kid (Empire Burlesque Alternate Take)
- Straight A's in Love (Empire Burlesque Alternate Take)
- When the Night Comes Falling from the Sky (Empire Burlesque (Slow Version) Alternate Take)
- When the Night Comes Falling from the Sky (Empire Burlesque (Fast Version) Alternate Take)
- New Danville Girl (Empire Burlesque Outtake)
- Dark Eyes (Empire Burlesque Alternate Take)