Hollies Sing Dylan (1969)

About this title: This is the most controversial album in the Hollies' entire output. Co-founder Graham Nash claimed he quit over the decision to record it, and critics hated it. And on its face, the divisions that existed (and still exist) over this album are all understandable -- even though they had been doing some of his songs in concert, the Hollies' distinctive high harmony singing and pop-oriented British beat sound were not a seemingly natural fit with Bob Dylan's work, with its mix of earthy sensibilities and raw musicality, not to mention words that were perceived as very important, even profound; an ... read more

Tracks:

1. When the Ship Comes In [Dylan]
2. I'll Be Your Baby Tonight [Dylan]
3. I Want You [Dylan]
4. This Wheel's on Fire [Dylan/Danko]
5. I Shall Be Released [Dylan]
6. Blowin' in the Wind [Dylan]
7. Quit Your Low Down Ways [Dylan]
8. Just Like a Woman [Dylan]
9. The Times They Are A-Changin' [Dylan]
10. All I Really Want to Do [Dylan]
11. My Back Pages [Dylan]
12. Mighty Quinn (Quinn the Eskimo) [Dylan]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.