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In July 1963, Bob Dylan made his first appearance at the Newport Folk Festival. On opening night, he captivated a crowd of 13,000 with a performance of “Blowin’ in the Wind,” accompanied by Joan Baez, Pete Seeger, and Peter, Paul, and Mary. Then, the following day, Dylan delivered a rendition of “With God On Our Side” (a duet with Joan Baez) and performed “North Country Blues” solo, a song that would later appear on The Times They Are a‑Changin’ in 1964. You can watch these historic performances in original black-and-white footage. (Simply click the links in the text.) Or, thanks to the YouTube channel Toca o Disco, you can experience the moment in color. As a 22-year-old Bob Dylan sings, the audience listens in rapt attention, taking in his powerful folk song about the harsh realities of mining and industrialization. Take note above.
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I think the most remarkable thing in this remarkable clip is how Judy Collins doesn’t even blink as a pipe-chomping photog abruptly plops into the chair on front of her. And Doc Watson’s rapt listening says volumes.
Sitting right next to Bob is Doc Watson.
How he didn’t get mentioned is mind boggling.
Really? Does it boggle your mind so much? The video is of a performance of someone else so why should he be mentioned for sitting in a chair? Your comment is mind boggling.
Really? Does it boggle your mind so much? The video is of a performance of someone else so why should he be mentioned for sitting in a chair? Your comment is mind boggling.
Great video, good comments , I was wondering who some of those folks were sitting in the background, compared to the video of Maggie’s Farm couple years later there’s quite a bit of growth but still can’t imagine booing
Yeah, I thought that was interesting as well. I think his reception at this Newport is what catalyzed his career. He didn’t start playing professionally until the early 60’s, at least that’s what he told Merle Travis, on the recordings of Will the Circle Be Unbroken. For me those engagements between those legends were almost as enjoyable as the music.
Clarence Ashley, Bob Shane, Judy Collins I think that’s Rowland Scherman who pops in front of her snapping pictures, Doc Watson.
Not sure hopefully some can add information.
Thanks!
I’m absolutely astonished that they didn’t make mention of Little Weasel Slim Jimkins and the Frog Toad Kid!!! They opened up for little Bobby and preformed their smash hit-momma burned my toast again. I am not going to get any sleep tonight.
I think those gathered there that day, knew that he was someone special. They knew that folk music was in good hands.
Dylan is so damn good, an Icon of America a wordsmith and poet w sincere feelings.
My back pages, Tangled up.in blue idiot wind a masterpiece in stories, the stories of human suffering in desolation row, the sweet romance ’ To Ramona’
Powerful my Brother Powerful indeed 🙏
I was there in the audience. Earlier in the day we were going around to the workshops and who do we see but Bob Dylan walking alone with his guitar headed toward the stage area. No picture, sorry. I attended the Newport Folk Festival for many years. And, yes, I was there when he “went electric”. I considered myself a folkie but I loved it. I was cheering my heart out when all around me were booing.
An amazing performance of a song that is sadly as relevant today as it was 60 years ago.