Under the Red Sky es un álbum de Bob Dylan, publicado en 1990 por Columbia. El disco incluye 10 canciones, entre ellas «Wiggle Wiggle», «Under the Red Sky», «Unbelievable» y «Born in Time».
Sobre el álbum
La discografía de Bob Dylan sufre un notable tropiezo con este álbum, especialmente después del aclamado 'Oh Mercy'. 'Under the Red Sky' presenta un conjunto de canciones con letras aparentemente simples, casi como rimas infantiles, y una producción de rock de estadio muy directa. El disco fue una gran decepción para quienes esperaban una continuación de la profundidad lírica y la atmósfera de su predecesor. El álbum cuenta con una impresionante lista de invitados, como Slash, Elton John y George Harrison.
Ni siquiera estas estrellas logran elevar el material. Dylan más tarde se refirió al disco como un producto de su falta de concentración en ese momento. 'Under the Red Sky' es a menudo citado como uno de sus trabajos más débiles, un extraño y fallido experimento después de un gran regreso.
Listado de Canciones
- Wiggle Wiggle2:09
- Under the Red Sky4:08
- Unbelievable4:05
- Born in Time3:38
Letra
In the lonely night In the blinking stardust of a pale blue light You're comin' through to me in black and white When we were made of dreams. You're blowing down the shaky street, You're hearing my heart beat In the record breaking heat Where we were born in time. Not one more night, not one more kiss, Not this time baby, no more of this, Takes too much skill, takes too much will, It's revealing. You came, you saw, just like the law You married young, just like your ma, You tried and tried, you made me slide You left me reelin' with this feelin'. On the rising curve Where the ways of nature will test every nerve, You won't get anything you don't deserve Where we were born in time. Bridge #2: You pressed me once, you pressed me twice, You hang the flame, you'll pay the price, Oh babe, that fire Is still smokin'. You were snow, you were rain You were striped, you were plain, Oh babe, truer words Have not been spoken or broken. In the hills of mystery, In the foggy web of destiny, You can have what's left of me, Where we were born in time. - T.V. Talkin' Song3:01
- 10,000 Men4:21
- 2x23:36
Letra
One by one, they followed the sun, One by one, until there were none. Two by two, to their lovers they flew, Two by two, into the foggy dew. Three by three, they danced on the sea, Four by four, they danced on the shore, Five by five, they tried to survive, Six by six, they were playing with tricks. How many paths did they try and fail? How many of their brothers and sisters lingered in jail? How much poison did they inhale? How many black cats crossed their trail? Seven by seven, they headed for heaven, Eight by eight, they got to the gate, Nine by nine, they drank the wine, Ten by ten, they drank again. How many tomorrow's have are they given away? How many compared to yesterday? How many more without any reward? How many more can they afford? Two by two, they stepped into the ark, Two by two, they step in the dark. Three by three, they're turning the key, Four by four, they turn it some more, One by one, they follow the sun, Two by two, to another rendezvous. - God Knows3:02
Letra
God knows you ain't pretty, God knows it's true. God knows there ain't anybody Ever gonna take the place of you. God knows it's a struggle, God knows it's a crime, God knows there's gonna be no more water But fire next time. [Bridge #1:] God didn't call it treason, God didn't call it wrong, It was supposed to last a season But it's been so strong for so long. God knows it's fragile, God knows everything, God knows it could snap apart right now Just like putting scissors to a string. [Bridge #2:] God knows it's terrifying, God sees it all unfold, There's a million reasons for you to be crying You been so bold and so cold. God knows that when you see it, God knows you've got to weep, God knows the secrets of your heart, He'll tell them to you when you're asleep. God knows there's a river, God knows how to make it flow, God knows you ain't gonna be taking Nothing with you when you go. God knows there's a purpose, God knows there's a chance, God knows you can rise above the darkest hour Of any circumstance. God knows there's a heaven, God knows it's out of sight, God knows we can get all the way from here to there Even if we've got to walk a million miles by candlelight. - Handy Dandy4:01
Letra
Handy dandy, controversy surrounds him He been around the world and back again Something in the moonlight still hounds him Handy dandy, just like sugar and candy Handy dandy, if every bone in his body was broken he would never admit it He got an all girl orchestra and when he says "Strike up the band", they hit it Handy dandy, handy dandy You say, "What are ya made of?" He says, "Can you repeat what you said?" You'll say, "What are you afraid of?" He'll say, "Nothin' neither 'live nor dead" Handy dandy, he got a stick in his hand and a pocket full of money He says, "Darling, tell me the truth, how much time I got?" She says, "You got all the time in the world, honey" Handy dandy, Handy dandy He's got that clear crystal fountain He's got that soft silky skin He's got that fortress on the mountain With no doors, no windows, no thieves can break in Handy dandy, sitting with a girl named Nancy in a garden feelin' kind of lazy He says, "Ya want a gun? I'll give you one." She says, "Boy, you talking crazy" Handy dandy, just like sugar and candy Handy dandy, pour him another brandy Handy dandy, he got a basket of flowers and a bag full or sorrow He finishes his drink, he gets up from the table he says, "Okay, boys, I'll see you tomorrow" Handy dandy, handy dandy, just like sugar and candy Handy dandy, just like sugar and candy - Cat's in the Well3:20