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Here's What Went Down At Bob Dylan's Mysterious "Shadow Kingdom" Livestream Concert

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When the clock ticked to zero for Bob Dylan's "Shadow Kingdom" livestream, nobody knew what to expect. What fans got was another side of his '60s and '70s hits—and a few quintessentially Dylan curveballs
Morgan Enos
GRAMMYs
Jul 19, 2021 - 9:14 am

Ever since Bob Dylan announced his "Shadow Kingdom" livestream on the Veeps platform, its origins have been shrouded in, well, shadow. So many questions swirled around his fan community: Why did Dylan wait until gigs were coming back, at least in America, to hold a livetream? Would Blake Mills or Fiona Apple, who memorably appeared on Dylan’s 2020 album Rough and Rowdy Ways, show up to jam?

The lead-up wasn't completely detail-free: A July 1 Instagram preview offered a sneak peek of the event’s atmosphere, with a subtitle reading "The Early Songs of Bob Dylan." But that was all that fans from Mobile to Mozambique had to work with. Right until the timer ticked to zero—and then, perversely, flipped back to 10 minutes—they clamored for answers in the comments.

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Then, an 80-year-old Dylan materialized in a throwback juke joint, surrounded by barflies and vagabonds, with a masked and anonymous band and laid into a bunch of tunes he hadn't performed in years, including some he hadn't played since the Clinton administration. The people watching in between offered an extra layer of curiosity: Dylan's zany zebra shirt, mysterious ladies gazing into the camera for minutes at a time, and enough cigarette smoke to worry a climate scientist.

Some viewers craved Rough and Rowdy Ways in its entirety: When Dylan and the group kicked things off with 1971's "When I Paint My Masterpiece," they probably deflated a bit. Still, the performance was lovely, establishing both the instrumental palette (mandolin, upright bass, accordion, and Dylan on acoustic guitar) and visual language (monochrome, floating between the turn of the century and the 1950s).

Watch: GRAMMY Rewind: Watch Bob Dylan Accept His GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award In 1991

As the tunes tumbled along, from "Queen Jane Approximately" to "Tombstone Blues," it became apparent what Dylan wasn't going to play: no "Blowin' in the Wind," no "The Times They Are A-Changin'," no topical tunes of yore to speak to our battered moment today. But what fans ultimately experienced was a masterful performance, one which showed how bulletproof even his slightly lesser-known songs remain all these years later

And as for that "early songs" subheadline? That designation stretched all the way forward to 1989. One of the absolute highlights of the event came via a rare performance of "What Was It You Wanted," an Oh Mercy ballad that not even a diehard Dylanologist would have expected. (He hasn't performed the song live since 1995.) But as with other deep cuts, like 1967's "The Wicked Messenger," it stood tall next to Dylan’s greatest hits.

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Well that was a wonderful 50 minutes from @bobdylan. Gorgeous performance from him and the band, beautifully directed by @Almaharel. I’m so happy and grateful this was made. Favourite song? Queen Jane. Favourite shirt? Zebra. #shadowkingdom

— e m m a s w i f t (@emmaswiftsings) July 18, 2021

Even with its conservative concept, presentation and vibe, "Shadow Kingdom" was a sometimes mind-blowing crash course in the power of words and melodies. It wasn't a given that Dylan would perform "Forever Young" accompanied by tack piano, giving it a glimmer that reminds us that Elliott Smith worshipped him. But it underlined its sentiment like never before, imbuing a radio-rock favorite with fresh layers of emotion.

After an unforgettable version of "It's All Right Now, Baby Blue"—a song covered by the Byrds, the 13th Floor Elevators and numberless other acts—that unfurled like a tapestry, the program ended unceremoniously after almost exactly an hour. Fans waiting for a sequel with "Murder Most Foul" in there will have to come back next time, if there ever will be a next time. 

For all that, the "Shadow Kingdom" livestream offered more than enough for devotees to chew on and underlined a basic truth: Everyone who picks up a guitar and a pen has had to reckon with Bob Dylan. And there he was, right in his wheelhouse, a Janus-like bluesman, the keeper of his kingdom. We may never see the likes of him again.

Dylan Goes Acoustic: Celebrating 25 Years Of Bob Dylan’s MTV Unplugged Album

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ReImagined At Home: Watch Camino Perform A Pitch-Perfect Cover Of Train's "Drops of Jupiter"

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In the latest episode of ReImagined At Home, watch the singer Camino perform a cover of Train's GRAMMY-winning hit "Drops Of Jupiter," remaining faithful to the groove and feeling of the original
Morgan Enos
GRAMMYs
Jul 13, 2021 - 11:04 am

Want to feel old? Train's "Drops of Jupiter"—the song and album—turned 20 this year.

Because of its universal theme of grief, infectious groove and timeless melody, the well-worn "Drops" has proven arguably bulletproof to the test of time. And when the pop singer Camino gives the track a spin, they know not to fix what isn't broken.

Watch Camino Perform Train's "Drops Of Jupiter"

In the latest episode of ReImagined At Home, watch Camino meticulously recreate the GRAMMY-winning tune, from Pat Monahan's lonesome croon to session legend Chuck Leavell's signature piano bounce.

Check out Camino’s fresh spin on Train's "Drops of Jupiter" above and click here to enjoy more episodes of ReImagined At Home.

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Press Play At Home: Watch Dodie Perform A Morning-After Version Of "Four Tequilas Down"

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In the latest episode of Press Play At Home, singer/songwriter dodie conjures a bleary last call in a hushed performance of "Four Tequilas Down"
Morgan Enos
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Jun 24, 2021 - 8:38 am

"Four Tequilas Down" is as much a song as it is a memory—a half-remembered one. "Did you make your eyes blur?/So that in the dark, I'd look like her?" dodie, the song's writer and performer, asks. To almost anyone who's engaged in a buzzed rebound, that detail alone should elicit a wince of recognition.

Such is dodie's beyond-her-years mastery of her craft: Over a simple, spare chord progression, she can use an economy of words to twist the knife. "So just hold me like you mean it," dodie sings at the song's end. "We'll pretend because we need it."

In the latest episode of Press Play At Home, watch dodie stretch her songwriting muscles while conjuring a chemically altered Saturday night—and the Sunday morning full of regrets, too.

Watch Dodie Perform A Bleary "Four Tequilas Down"

Check out dodie's hushed-yet-intense performance of "Four Tequilas Down" above and click here to enjoy more episodes of Press Play At Home.

Press Play At Home: Watch Yola Perform A Rock-Solid Rendition Of "Stand For Myself"

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Sounds Of Change: Chris Stapleton Performs An Aching Version Of Louis Armstrong's "What A Wonderful World"

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Shrouded in amber fog and accompanying himself on sonorous electric guitar, Chris Stapleton performed Louis Armstrong’s paean to a better Earth, "What A Wonderful World"
Morgan Enos
GRAMMYs
Mar 31, 2021 - 10:23 am

Featuring stars from Patti LaBelle to Andra Day to Gladys Knight, "A GRAMMY Salute To The Sounds Of Change" was a decades-spanning celebration of the iconic songs that inspired social change and left an everlasting imprint on music and history.

Here's a clip from the 2021 special in which country powerhouse Chris Stapleton performed Louis Armstrong’s paean to a better Earth, "What A Wonderful World." 

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Stapleton accompanied himself on electric guitar, shrouded in amber fog, showing how the old chestnut easily transmutes into a variety of American idioms. 

Watch the performance above and read a full recap of the event here.

"A GRAMMY Salute To The Sounds Of Change" is available on-demand on Paramount+.

Here's What Went Down At "A GRAMMY Salute To The Sounds Of Change" 

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Press Play At Home: Adam Melchor Pays Gorgeous Homage To His Sister With Performance Of "Jewel"

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With a small nylon-string guitar in hand, New Jersey-bred indie-folkie Adam Melchor saunters and croons among sunflowers
Morgan Enos
GRAMMYs
Feb 11, 2021 - 8:57 am

Adam Melchor moved to Los Angeles on the promise of one meeting, and that meeting got him signed to a label. Still, the New Jersey-born singer/songwriter was struggling in his new climes. One day, he called his sister, Julie, and asked her for good news. Julie replied that she recently had a moment where she knew her boyfriend was "the one." Today, that boyfriend is Julie’s fiancé, and Melchor celebrates her with "Jewel." 

On this week’s episode of Press Play At Home, he plucks and sings the tune, often breaking into a fragile falsetto. Throughout, he conjures memories of old-school Sufjan Stevens and the Shins. 

Check out Adam Melchor's performance below, and explore more episodes of GRAMMY.com's Press Play At Home series.

Press Play At Home: Canadian Singer/Songwriter Victoria Anthony Does The Impossible On "Breathe Underwater"

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