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Dylan revives I Shall Be Released after 18 years
Cult Following's Ewan Gleadow reported on June 10 that Bob Dylan performed "I Shall Be Released" for the first time in 18 years. The report makes the song's return the clearest new Dylan-specific development in today's coverage.
Why it matters
A long-dormant song returning to the live set can signal a meaningful shift in Dylan's rotation.
Sources & driving stories
CULT FOLLOWING · Ewan Gleadow
Cult Following coverageWorth noting
WORTH NOTING
Springsteen Dylan covers roundup
Rolling Stone's Andy Greene compiled Bruce Springsteen's Dylan covers, reinforcing the breadth of Dylan's influence on a major peer.
WORTH NOTING
Dylan's favorite lyric revisited
Far Out's Tom Taylor published a feature on Dylan's favorite lyric ever written, adding another retrospective angle to today's Dylan coverage.
WORTH NOTING
Favorite Dylan tribute song named
Mental Floss's Chris Wheatley highlighted the 1970s hit Dylan reportedly prefers among songs written about him.
Still unclear
OPEN QUESTION
Which other deep cuts could return?
A rare song revival raises the possibility that Dylan may be reshaping his live rotation again.
OPEN QUESTION
Was this a one-off setlist change?
More show data would clarify whether the 18-year return reflects a broader live trend or a single surprise.