Orpheum Residency 1992
A CS production, October 2015
1. To Be Alone With You - Minneapolis, August 30, 1992
2. If Not For You - Minneapolis, August 31, 1992
3. Man In The Long Black Coat - Minneapolis, August 31, 1992
4. I Believe In You - Minneapolis, September 3, 1992
5. Under The Red Sky - Minneapolis, September 2, 1992
6. Little Moses - Minneapolis, August 31, 1992
7. Gates Of Eden - Minneapolis, August 31, 1992
8. Visions Of Johanna - Minneapolis, September 3, 1992
9. Idiot Wind - Minneapolis, August 30, 1992
10. Every Grain Of Sand - Minneapolis, September 3, 1992
11. Maggie's Farm - Minneapolis, August 30, 1992
12. Blowin' In The Wind - Minneapolis, August 30, 1992
Bob Dylan's 1992 tours were numerous and varied in tone and content. While the year started out with more variety in song choice, Dylan honed in on the best songs to perform during the late Summer and Autumn. With this in mind, while songs varied from night to night during his residency at Minneapolis' Orpheum Theater, the overall effect was similar. Choosing tracks for this compilation came down to picking not only the most interesting songs, but the best performances of those songs.
Even so, a fair number of these are indeed oneoffs. "If Not For You" was performed for the first time in 1992, and the freshness is evident on this performance. "Man In The Long Black Coat" has evolved significantly since 1989, and you can compare this more richly textured rendition with the version found on Town Without Pity compilation. The earlier one is no less interesting, but the arrangement has clearly changed with the expansion of the band.
"Little Moses" was performed frequently throughout the year, and this version is representative of its consistent status as a highlight. The two songs performed with a small acoustic combo, "Gates Of Eden" and "Visions Of Johanna," are true standouts of the collection. I'm not quite as sold on this version of "Visions" as most are, but it's quite pretty nonetheless. It's too bad this arrangement and band configuration was not used more often.
In the second electric set, "Idiot Wind" and "Every Grain Of Sand" constitute a fascinating pairing. From the tempest of the former song, being played this year for the first time since 1976, Dylan and the band segue into the peaceful latter song. Between the two, they represent a vast range of the human experience, and being juxtaposed emphasizes the artist's skill at depicting their complex, conflicted themes without losing a sense of identity.
"Maggie's Farm" is an interesting variation on its arrangement for the prior couple of years, and presents something of an evolution from its appearance on the 1991 compilation Undesirables. "Blowin' In The Wind" concludes the set with something of a calming denouement. The harmonica here is especially beautiful.
As some fun trivia, Bob Dylan and his brother were, for a long time, coowners of this venue! Additionally, his brother and mother were evidently in attendance at the final night of the residency, September 3. I'm sure they were quite proud of his outstanding performance.
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