Buckets of Rain
Bob Dylan
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Buckets of rain Buckets of tears Got all them buckets comin' out of my ears Buckets of moonbeams in my hand You got all the love Honey baby, I can stand I've been meek And hard like an oak I've seen pretty people disappear like smoke Friends will arrive, friends will disappear If you want me Honey baby, I'll be here I like your smile And your fingertips Like the way that you move your hips I like the cool way you look at me Everything about you is bringing me misery Little red wagon Little red bike I ain't no monkey but I know what I like I like the way you love me strong and slow I'm takin' you with me Honey baby, when I go Life is sad Life is a bust All ya can do is do what you must You do what you must do and ya do it well I'll do it for you Honey baby, can't you tell?
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Written by: BOB DYLAN
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11 facts about this song
Album Appearance"Buckets of Rain" is the closing track on Bob Dylan's 15th studio album, "Blood on the Tracks", which was released in 1975.
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Song LengthThe song lasts for 3 minutes and 22 seconds.
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Musical StyleCharacterized by its fingerpicked acoustic guitar, the soft and melodic tune stands in contrast to some of Dylan's better-known, protest-oriented tracks.
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Tuning TechniqueDylan uses an Open-E tuning on the song which is a tradition in folk blues music and helps to create its distinctive, mournful sound.
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Album SuccessThe "Blood on the Tracks" album was a significant arrival in Dylan's career, seeing him return to critical favor. It reached no.1 on the Billboard 200 charts in 1975.
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Song Significance"Buckets of Rain" showcases Dylan's talent for evoking powerful emotions through simple arrangements and lyrics.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by multiple artists, most notably by Bette Midler on her 1976 album, "Songs for the New Depression", which included Dylan himself on guitar.
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InspirationsThough Dylan later claimed the album, and consequently "Buckets of Rain", wasn't autobiographical, many fans and critics consider it to be reflecting his own painful relationship breakdown.
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LyricsAs with many Dylan songs, the lyrics are open to interpretation, though they strike a balance between heartfelt sentiment and world-weariness.
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Song PerformanceDylan still performed "Buckets of Rain" live during his "Never Ending Tour," showing its endearing quality and importance in his repertoire.
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Reevaluation"Buckets of Rain" has only grown in esteem over time, with many considering it amongst Dylan's best and most emotionally resonant songs.
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