Bob Dylan’s Outlaw Music Festival Setlist: Highlights from Tampa, Idaho
Bob Dylan kicked off his Outlaw Music Festival set at the Ford Amphitheater in Tampa, Idaho, on Wednesday night, with a performance that included some surprising covers and a few old favorites. The setlist featured the first performance of "Rainy Day Women #12 & 35" since 2016, as well as the first performance of "Spirit on the Water" since 2018.
Setlist Highlights
The setlist kicked off with "Rainy Day Women #12 & 35", which was the leadoff track on Dylan’s 1966 album "Blonde on Blonde". The song was the second single released from the album and peaked at #2 on the Hot 100 chart. The song has been a staple of Dylan’s live shows since the 1978 world tour and has been absent from his setlist for several years.
Next up was "Spirit on the Water", which was last performed in 2018. Dylan dropped "Scarlet Town" to make room for the song, which has become a fan favorite.
Additional Performances
The setlist also featured a few other notable performances, including "A Hard Rain’s a-Gonna Fall", which Dylan performed for the first time since 2016. The song has been absent from Dylan’s setlist for several years, and its appearance in the trailer for the biopic "A Complete Unknown" may have influenced its inclusion in the setlist.
Dylan also performed a few surprise covers, including "Little Walter’s "My Babe" and Lee Hazzlewood "The Fool", which he performed at the opening show of the tour in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Static Setlist
The setlist remained relatively static from the second show onwards, with covers of Chuck Berry’s "Little Queen" and the Grateful Dead’s "Stella Blue" making appearances every night. The Outlaw tour kicked off June 21 in Alpharetta, Georgia, and will wrap up September 20 in Gilford, New Hampshire.
Tour Schedule
The Outlaw tour continues Friday night in Spokane, Washington, and will head over to Europe for Dylan’s own tour in early October.
Conclusion
Bob Dylan’s Outlaw Music Festival setlist was a highlight of the tour so far, with a mix of old favorites and surprise covers. The performance was a testament to Dylan’s enduring talent and influence, and fans were thrilled to hear some of his classic songs and obscure covers.
FAQs
Q: What was the setlist for Bob Dylan’s Outlaw Music Festival show in Tampa, Idaho?
A: The setlist included "Rainy Day Women #12 & 35", "Spirit on the Water", "A Hard Rain’s a-Gonna Fall", and several other songs.
Q: Why was "A Hard Rain’s a-Gonna Fall" performed for the first time since 2016?
A: The song’s appearance in the trailer for the biopic "A Complete Unknown" may have influenced its inclusion in the setlist.
Q: What other surprise covers did Bob Dylan perform during the show?
A: Dylan performed "Little Walter’s "My Babe" and Lee Hazzlewood "The Fool", which were not part of his typical setlist.
Q: Will the setlist remain static for the rest of the tour?
A: The setlist remained relatively static from the second show onwards, with a few surprises thrown in.
