All the Tired Horses
Bob Dylan
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All the tired horses in the sun How'm I supposed to get any ridin' done? Hmm.
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Written by: BOB DYLAN
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"All The Tired Horses" was released in June 1970, as part of Bob Dylan's double album "Self Portrait."
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Song StructureThe song is unique for its repetitive structure, with only two lines repetitively sung throughout its three minutes and twelve seconds duration.
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Lyrical SimplicityThere are only two lines of lyrics in the song — "All the tired horses in the sun, how'm I supposed to get any riding done? Hmm."
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Female VocalistDespite being a Bob Dylan song, Dylan doesn't perform this song. Instead, a female choir, reportedly with Albertine Robinson leading, sings the lyrics.
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InterpretationThe song's interpretation is widely debated among fans and critics, with many suggesting it symbolizes Dylan's fatigue at being a public symbol and voice.
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InstrumentalsThe song does not contain any of Dylan's characteristic harmonica or guitar playing. Instead, an orchestral arrangement is used.
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RecognitionIn spite of the simplicity of the lyrics, "All The Tired Horses" remains one of Bob Dylan's most recognized and beloved songs.
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Lack of Live Performances"All The Tired Horses'' is known not to be played in any of Dylan's live performances.
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Album's ReceptionThe album "Self Portrait," which includes this song, received mixed reviews from critics overall.
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Dylan’s ThoughtsIn an interview, Bob Dylan said the album "Self Portrait" and subsequent ones with similar themes were deliberately uncommercial and low-quality, meant to get people to stop buying his albums and end his fame.
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