The Battle Over the Next Bob Dylan Compilation

This morning the fine people at Columbia announced the release of a fifty-one track , three-CD Bob Dylan compilation. Some people might argue that such a collection is unnecessary. To them we say this: what about the "cloth covered case" and an "extended booklet of classic and rare Dylan imagery"?

The real hook, though: The label has launched a website for fans to vote on which songs they want included, claiming weakly that the final tracklisting will be "greatly influenced by impassioned fan lobbying." The hardcore Dylan fans over at the Dylan Pool are already hoping to stuff the ballot box with their favorite obscure tracks. And, boy, are they obscure: "Solid Rock," from Saved; the outtake "Girl on the Red River Shore"; the infamous one-off live version of "Lily, Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts."

Okay, you know where this is heading: let's hear your suggestions.

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Song Stories

“Youth Knows No Pain”

Lykke Li | 2011

“Like on 'Youth Knows No Pain' — we are the ones that should demonstrate, because we can take it,” Likke Li said. “We can pierce ourselves, take Ecstasy, dance all night and still go to work at our McDonald's jobs.” Despite the hedonistic sentiment in the song, the Swedish singer also admitted in hindsight her youth had repercussions. “I remember when I was 18-19 and feeling that I know it all,” Li said. “I always feel that I know it all. But that song is about realizing you don’t, and reflecting, ‘Boy, if I only knew what would follow.’”

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