Wallflower (Bob Dylan song)

"Wallflower" is a song written and recorded in November 1971 by Bob Dylan. Dylan's own recording was not released until almost twenty years later as part of The Bootleg Series Volumes 1–3 (Rare & Unreleased) 1961–1991.[1] An alternate version from the same 1971 session was released in 2013 on The Bootleg Series Vol. 10: Another Self Portrait (1969–1971).

"Wallflower"
Song by Bob Dylan
Released1991 (1991)
RecordedNovember 1971
Songwriter(s)Bob Dylan

In October 1972, the song was recorded by Doug Sahm, with Dylan singing backing vocal, for Sahm's album Doug Sahm and Band, released in 1973.[2] The song has since been covered by many artists.

Cover versions

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A number of artists have recorded a cover of the song (incomplete list):

References

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  1. ^ a b "Diana Krall: Liner Notes From A 'Wallflower'". National Public Radio. January 31, 2015. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  2. ^ Wolff, Kurt (2000). Country Music: The Rough Guide. Rough Guides p. 422. ISBN 978-1-8582-8534-4.