Blackwell was best known for producing Little Richard's most celebrated recordings, and though the purpose of his visit remains unclear, Blackwell ultimately produced that day's session, supervising recordings of "Trouble", "Magic" and "Shot of Love" that were later selected for the album. Sometime in late April, veteran producer Bumps Blackwell stopped by to see Dylan. The sessions did provide an opportunity to rehearse new compositions, including "In the Summertime", as well as experiment with new ideas.ĭylan resigned himself to Rundown, where he and his band worked through his songs over a period of several weeks. None of these places provided the sound Dylan had in mind but had difficulty creating.
Various sessions were booked across Los Angeles, including sessions at Cream Studios and United Western Studios. In the meantime, Dylan concluded that another producer was needed, but after relieving Iovine of his duties, Dylan struggled to find an appropriate producer, as well as an appropriate studio. " Angelina" was recorded with much greater success, and Dylan was satisfied enough to mark it for inclusion. Numerous attempts at recording "Caribbean Wind" during the Iovine sessions proved disappointing, with Dylan growing increasingly pessimistic about the song's prospects. Already generating interest in the rock press, "Caribbean Wind" was seen as a potential centerpiece for his upcoming album, but it was not quite considered finished. These sessions focused on the song "Caribbean Wind", an ambitious work that had been performed live once during November. In March 1981, Dylan held more informal sessions at both Rundown and Studio 55, rehearsing some of his new compositions while auditioning a potential producer, Jimmy Iovine.
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A rough recording of "Every Grain of Sand" dating from this period was eventually released on The Bootleg Series Volumes 1–3 (Rare & Unreleased) 1961–1991.ĭylan embarked on a tour in November and December 1980, before returning to his songwriting. Then, sometime in mid-September, Dylan reassembled his standing band at Rundown Studios in Santa Monica, California, where they recorded a number of his new songs, including "Every Grain of Sand". "Property of Jesus", "Yonder Comes Sin", and new arrangements of older material like "Ain't Gonna Go to Hell (For Anybody)" were composed during this time, as were "Caribbean Wind" and "The Groom's Still Waiting at the Altar", which "contrast his troubled sexual relations with the demands of a higher calling", according to Dylan biographer Clinton Heylin. It continued through the summer, when Dylan began work on his follow-up album to Saved. Throughout 1980, Dylan was still focused on religious-oriented music in what was dubbed his ' Born Again' period that was marked by prolific songwriting.
Bono of Irish band U2 described Shot of Love as one of his favorites, particularly due to Dylan's singing ability. 6, continued Dylan's US commercial decline, reaching No. Īt the time of its release, Shot of Love received mixed reviews Paul Nelson of Rolling Stone criticized the album, though he did single out the last track, " Every Grain of Sand", as a stand-out. Arrangements are rooted more in rock, and less in gospel than Dylan's two previous albums. It is considered to be Dylan's last of a trilogy of Christian albums. Shot of Love is the 21st studio album by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, released on August 12, 1981, by Columbia Records. Chuck Plotkin, Bob Dylan, Bumps Blackwell
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