It turns out that Dylan’s Tell Tale Signs: Bootleg Series Vol. 8 is even better than I had expected. And I had expected a lot, as it covers pretty much my favorite period of Dylan: Oh Mercy through Time Out Of Mind and Love And Theft. People often talk about Dylan’s songs from this period being “God-haunted” and nowhere is that more true than on his jaw-dropping contribution to the Gods And Generals soundtrack, “Cross The Green Mountain”. Perusing youtube I was surprised to find out that he made a video for it! And though it cuts out the final eight(!) verses, it’s still worth a viewing, as it features what has got to be Dylan’s strangest get-up of all time. Seek out the full version on itunes, you won’t be sorry.

I’m especially fond of the part where he mouthes the words “my merciful friend” – whoever that may be… wink wink:

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4 responses to “Cross The Green Mountain”

1. dpotter says:

   10/25/2008 at 8:24 am

   I’m glad that someone appreciates my work. (Had that one in the holster for a while now.)

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2. Daniel says:

   10/25/2008 at 2:26 pm

   The full version of the song is also on Youtube with best guess lyrics that scroll with the song.

   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oz6dsX8F82k&feature=related

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3. David Browder says:

   10/28/2008 at 1:16 pm

   All hail the Confederacy!
   – Eric Cartman

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4. Mark says:

   02/01/2009 at 12:10 pm

   Fantastic Song!
   5 stars!

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