Planet Waves es un álbum de Bob Dylan, publicado en 1974 por Asylum Records. El disco incluye 11 canciones, entre ellas «On a Night Like This», «Going, Going, Gone», «Tough Mama» y «Hazel».
Sobre el álbum
El álbum Planet Waves marca la esperada reunión de Bob Dylan con su legendaria banda de acompañamiento, The Band. Grabado de forma rápida y espontánea, el disco captura la química musical única que existía entre ellos. El sonido es orgánico y relajado, aunque con la energía subyacente del rock and roll. El álbum contiene dos versiones de una de sus canciones más hermosas y duraderas, "Forever Young", una rápida y otra lenta.
Temas como "On a Night Like This" muestran un lado juguetón y optimista, mientras que "Dirge" es una de sus exploraciones más oscuras y amargas de la traición. Como resultado, aunque a menudo se ve eclipsado por 'Blood on the Tracks', 'Planet Waves' es un trabajo excelente por derecho propio. Es el sonido de viejos amigos reencontrándose y haciendo música de manera instintiva y brillante.
Listado de Canciones
- On a Night Like This2:57
- Going, Going, Gone3:25
Letra
I've just reached a place Where the willow don't bend. There's not much more to be said It's the top of the end. I'm going, I'm going, I'm gone. I'm closin' the book On the pages and the text And I don't really care What happens next. I'm just going, I'm going, I'm gone. I been hangin' on threads, I been playin' it straight, Now, I've just got to cut loose Before it gets late. So I'm going, I'm going, I'm gone. Grandma said, "Boy, go and follow your heart And you'll be fine at the end of the line. All that's gold isn't meant to shine. Don't you and your one true love ever part." I been walkin' the road, I been livin' on the edge, Now, I've just got to go Before I get to the ledge. So I'm going, I'm just going, I'm gone. - Tough Mama4:17
- Hazel2:52
Letra
Hazel, dirty-blonde hair I wouldn't be ashamed to be seen with you anywhere. You got something I want plenty of Ooh, a little touch of your love. Hazel, stardust in your eye You're goin' somewhere and so am I. I'd give you the sky high above Ooh, for a little touch of your love. Oh no, I don't need any reminder To know how much I really care But it's just making me blinder and blinder Because I'm up on a hill and still you're not there. Hazel, you called and I came, Now don't make me play this waiting game. You've got something I want plenty of Ooh, a little touch of your love. - Something There Is About You4:46
- Forever Young5:00
May God bless and keep you always May your wishes all come true May you always do for others And let others do for you May you build a ladder to the stars And climb on every rung May you stay forever young Forever young, forever young May you stay forever young. May you grow up to be righteous May you grow up to be true May you always know the truth And see the lights surrounding you May you always be courageous Stand upright and be strong May you stay forever young Forever young, forever young May you stay forever young. May your hands always be busy May your feet always be swift May you have a strong foundation When the winds of changes shift May your heart always be joyful And may your song always be sung May you stay forever young Forever young, forever young May you stay forever young. - Forever Young2:51
Vídeo
- Dirge5:40
Letra
I hate myself for lovin' you and the weakness that it showed You were just a painted face on a trip down Suicide Road. The stage was set, the lights went out all around the old hotel, I hate myself for lovin' you and I'm glad the curtain fell. I hate that foolish game we played and the need that was expressed And the mercy that you showed to me, who ever would have guessed? I went out on Lower Broadway and I felt that place within, That hollow place where martyrs weep and angels play with sin. Heard your songs of freedom and man forever stripped, Acting out his folly while his back is being whipped. Like a slave in orbit, he's beaten 'til he's tame, All for a moment's glory and it's a dirty, rotten shame. There are those who worship loneliness, I'm not one of them, In this age of fiberglass I'm searching for a gem. The crystal ball up on the wall hasn't shown me nothing yet, I've paid the price of solitude, but at last I'm out of debt. Can't recall a useful thing you ever did for me 'Cept pat me on the back one time when I was on my knees. We stared into each other's eyes 'til one of us would break, No use to apologize, what diff'rence would it make? So sing your praise of progress and of the Doom Machine, The naked truth is still taboo whenever it can be seen. Lady Luck, who shines on me, will tell you where I'm at, I hate myself for lovin' you, but I should get over that. - You Angel You2:51
- Never Say Goodbye2:55
- Wedding Song4:50