Key developments
Dylan, Costello revive Tears of Rage live
Cult Following's Ewan Gleadow reported that Bob Dylan and Elvis Costello shared the stage during a run of UK dates and later U.S. shows. Costello said 'Tears of Rage' was quickly arranged at a St. Louis soundcheck, with the two singers adjusting harmonies in real time. The same period also produced a circulated YouTube performance of 'I Shall Be Released', which drew online praise.
Why it matters
It documents a notable Dylan-Costello pairing and a rare Dylan song choice.
Sources & driving stories
CULT FOLLOWING · Ewan Gleadow
Cult Following coverageLucinda Williams revisits Dylan as touchstone
In The Philadelphia Inquirer, Dan DeLuca reported from Williams's Philadelphia stop that she described Bob Dylan as a central influence while promoting World's Gone Wrong. Williams named Highway 61 Revisited her longtime favorite Dylan album, recalled meeting him at Folk City in Greenwich Village in the 1970s, and said he later summoned her on Willie Nelson's Outlaw Music Tour and praised her version of 'Hard Time Killin' Floor Blues'.
Why it matters
It shows Dylan remains an active reference point for major Americana artists.
Sources & driving stories
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER · Dan DeLuca
The Philadelphia Inquirer coverageWorth noting
WORTH NOTING
Studio collaboration was floated
The Cult Following report says Dylan suggested a studio project with Costello, including Johnnie and Jack ideas, but it never materialized.
Still unclear
OPEN QUESTION
Will Dylan and Costello record together?
The reported studio idea never happened, but the live chemistry suggests the collaboration could still be revisited.