Jakob Dylan, 'Nothing But the Whole Wide World' -- Song Premiere
- Posted on Feb 25th 2010 11:00AM by Dan Reilly
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For his second solo album, 'Women and Country,' Jakob Dylan is getting help from a longtime friend, who just happens to be one of the hottest producers in the business -- T-Bone Burnett. Though they worked together on the Wallflowers' 1996 breakout album, 'Bringing Down the Horse,' the pair head in a country and folk direction on this album. Dylan's maturity and versatility as a songwriter is apparent on the album track 'Nothing But the Whole Wide World,' which features Neko Case on backing vocals."I've known Jakob since he was a kid and have followed his evolution with great interest," Burnett tells Spinner. "When he first sat down with a guitar and played me 'Nothing But the Whole Wide World,' it was clear that he had taken several steps forward in his songwriting -- that he was writing folk music, which is another way of looking at popular music. I'm so happy to be collaborating with Jakob at this exciting and vital time in his life as an artist, and I think this new album is an important work from a great musician."
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Reader Comments(1 of 3)
julio corralesat 2-25-2010
wow... ke buena cancion. you are the best jakob tengo 24 aƱos y desde que escuche a the wallflowers cambio mi estilo de musica... congrats! for your new record jakob.. saludos de mazatlan mexico
carrie cramerat 2-25-2010
Should be intersting since T- Bone isn't exactly a folk musician, and really neither is Jakob or the Wallflowers, but I hope that it is as good as "bringing Down the Horse" because it has alot of good music, and lyrics, but Jakob's Sunday afternoon voice is always soothing.
Draza J.at 2-27-2010
I feel like even when Jakob's music crosses styles, his poetry is totally resonant with the folk tradition.
Even his most popular song with The Wallflowers touches on themes of love, death, time and God before he gets to the first chorus. By the time you get to "the funeral at dawn" it's all laid out! Before the first "We can make it home" is sung, it's all there.
And no one does folk like t-bone. Oh, man, check out Robert Plant and Alison Kraus! Jake's in good hands. You'll love it!!
Justin Lambat 3-01-2010
How do you say Jakob Dylan is not folk at all? Did you listen to the last album at all? It was so amazing!
Alexat 2-25-2010
Glad to hear there's a new record coming, but hopefully it's not all as slow as this track. I miss the Wallflowers.
BridgetSoupat 2-25-2010
Love it!! So glad you're making more music Jakob!!! Miss The Wallflowers, but loving this. ;)
Emmaat 2-25-2010
Wow! That's just beautiful. He sounds incredible, I love the layering of the different instruments and Neko Case's voice complements Jakob's so well. Can't wait for the whole album.
krisa225at 2-25-2010
This is fantastic! instantly love it! nice album cover too!
Lyn Kat 2-25-2010
Absolutely love it! More please, and when is this due out? This is real feel-good melody and vocals just as every other Dylan song has ever been.
Lyn Kat 2-25-2010
Absolutely love it! More please, and when is this due out? This is real feel-good melody and vocals just as every other Dylan song has ever been.
Taraat 2-25-2010
Amazing! I'm so excited to hear what else is on this album!
Nikki Granthamat 2-25-2010
Beautiful....
Mr.Admireat 2-25-2010
Jakob...If your out on the road this summer PLEASE bring T Bone along.Randal
Connieat 2-25-2010
Excellent! what a great song. I can't wait to hear more. I pre-ordered the CD on amazon!
danaat 2-25-2010
love it love it love it
Sarahat 2-25-2010
What a fantastic song! Great to hear it early. I am loving everything about this album so far, the artwork, the song titles and this song. Jakob, you are such a fantastic songwriter. Thanks for turning out a new cd so quickly! Can't wait to see you this summer! Tour dates?
Tammy L.. Havlikat 2-25-2010
Loving this song... strong lyrics and very inspiring! Thank you... :)
Lat 2-25-2010
It's beyond amazing I love Jakob's voice the lyrics are beautiful. I really REALLY can't wait for the album!
noonooat 2-25-2010
This song is amazing! So pumped for the new record- nice album cover too. I like the red white and blue theme happening.
Draza J.at 2-25-2010
"free falling and ready enough"
"sing and just let 'em talk"
Amen, brother.