Meet Me in the Morning

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About Meet Me in the Morning

"Meet Me in the Morning" is a blues song written by Bob Dylan, recorded in New York City on September 16, 1974 and released on Dylan's 15th studio album, Blood on the Tracks, in 1975. A September 19, 1974 outtake of "Meet Me in the Morning" was released on the B-side of the Record Store Day 2012 release of Dylan's single "Duquesne Whistle" and on the single-CD and 2-LP versions of The Bootleg Series Vol. 14: More Blood, More Tracks in 2018, with the complete recording sessions of the song included on the deluxe edition of that album. On September 19, 2007, Dylan played the song live in concert for the first time during a show in Nashville. He was joined onstage for the performance by Jack White of The White Stripes. American heavy metal artist Jason Becker recorded a cover of the song and released it on his album Perspective (1995). Russian rock-musician Mike Naumenko wrote a song "Позвони мне рано утром" (lit. Call me early in the morning) inspired by the Dylan song."Meet Me in the Morning" was featured in the 2009 movie Away We Go. 


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1975
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Meet me in the morning
56th and Wabasha
Meet me in the morning
56th and Wabasha
Honey, we could be in Kansas
By time the snow begins to thaw

They say the darkest hous
Is right before the dawn
They say the darkest hour
Is right before the dawn
But you wouldn't know it by me
Every day's been darkness since you been gone

Little rooster crowin'
There must be something on his mind
Little rooster crowin'
There must be something on his mind
Well, I feel just like that rooster
Honey, ya treat me so unkind

Well, I struggled through barbed wire
Felt the hail fall from above
Well, I struggled through barbed wire
Felt the hail fall from above
Well, you know I even outran the hound dogs
Honey, you know I've earned your love

Look at the sun
Sinkin' like a ship
Look at the sun
Sinkin' like a ship
Ain't that just like my heart, babe
When you kissed my lips?

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Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan ( /ˈdɪlən/; born Robert Allen Zimmerman; May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, author, poet and artist. He has been an influential figure in popular music and culture for more than five decades. Much of his most celebrated work dates from the 1960s when he was an informal chronicler and a seemingly reluctant figurehead of social unrest. A number of Dylan's early songs, such as "Blowin' in the Wind" and "The Times They Are a-Changin'", became anthems for the US civil rights and anti-war movements. Leaving his initial base in the culture of folk music behind, Dylan's six-minute single "Like a Rolling Stone" has been described as radically altering the parameters of popular music in … more »

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Written by: BOB DYLAN

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10 facts about this song

Album Appearance
"Meet Me in the Morning" is the seventh track on Bob Dylan's 15th studio album, "Blood on the Tracks", which was released in 1975.
Unique Recording Location
Unlike the rest of the album which was recorded in multiple studios, this song was exclusively recorded in Minnesota.
Blues Influence
The song is significant for its strong blues influence, a style that Dylan would explore more in his later career.
Limited Live Performances
Despite the popularity of the song among fans, Dylan rarely performed it live during his concerts.
Lyric Interpretation
Like many of his songs, the lyrics to "Meet Me in the Morning" are subject to broad interpretation. While some have suggested it reflects Dylan's impending divorce at the time, others point to it as an embodiment of Dylan's take on the classic theme of lost love.
Intriguing Lyrics
The lyrics include the mention of “56th and Wabasha”. Interestingly, in St. Paul, Minnesota where Dylan is from, 56th Street and Wabasha Street don't actually intersect, leading to various theories about the significance of these coordinates.
Album Success
"Blood on the Tracks", the album which features this song, was a significant success. It was eventually certified Double Platinum by RIAA after selling over 2 million copies in the United States alone.
Long Song Duration
With a duration of 4 minutes and 21 seconds, "Meet Me in the Morning" is one of the longer tracks on the "Blood on the Tracks" album.
Musicians Included
The musicians during the session include Dylan on vocals, guitar and harmonica, Peter Ostroushko on mandolin, Bill Berg on drums, and Billy Peterson on bass.
Critic Reception
Critics hailed the song with acclaim, noting it as a stand-out track from the "Blood on the Tracks" album. Many praised Dylan’s gritty vocals and the infectious 12-bar blues arrangement.

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