Bob Dylan “Duquesne Whistle”
Bob has released a preview of his new album (Tempest) coming out 9/11/12: a single “Duquesne Whistle.” Check it out on NPR. The song opens with faint old-time music and then unleashes into a full band swing arrangement. Dylan’s vocals are a wonderful croak. Not harsh, but Louie Armstrong like. Lyrically it is a mystery, but some kind of heartbreak is in the air. The song is both light-hearted and heavy-hearted . If you really want to be baffled check out the video which mixes comic charm and gangster violence.
If you are familiar with Dylan’s late period revival – this is not at all out-of-place. But it does stand out from the crowd. It is a genuinely catch song that demands repeated listening. I am looking forward to the full release.
Thank you Laura Lee for sending me the link a day before bobdylan.com!
Axl's Catch Groove 
Like we agreed on , like this stuff Bobs doing. Really like it.