Going, Going, Gone

Bob Dylan

About Going, Going, Gone

"Going, Going, Gone" is a song by Bob Dylan. It was released in 1974 on the album Planet Waves, and also appeared on the 1979 live album Bob Dylan at Budokan. The song is in the key of F major. Dylan is accompanied by The Band.


Year:
1979
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I've just reached a place
Where the willow don't bend
There's not much more to be said
It's the top of the end
I'm going
I'm going
I'm gone

I'm closin' the book
On the pages and the text
And I don't really care
What happens next
I'm just going
I'm going
I'm gone

I been hangin' on threads
I been playin' it straight
Now, I've just got to cut loose
Before it gets late
So I'm going
I'm going
I'm gone

Grandma said, "Boy, go and follow your heart
And you'll be fine at the end of the line
All that's gold isn't meant to shine
Don't you and your one true love ever part"

I been walkin' the road
I been livin' on the edge
Now, I've just got to go
Before I get to the ledge
So I'm going
I'm just going
I'm gone

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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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14 facts about this song

Release Year
"Going, Going, Gone" by Bob Dylan was released in 1974.
Album Placement
This song is part of the album "Planet Waves", where it occupies the tenth track position.
Collaborators
The song, along with the rest of the "Planet Waves" album, was performed with The Band, a Canadian-American rock band.
Recording Session
"Going, Going, Gone" was recorded in three attempts, with the final version being released on the album.
Chart Success
Although the song didn't chart by itself, the album "Planet Waves" reached number 1 on the Billboard 200.
Theme
Similar to many of Dylan's songs from this period, themes in "Going, Going, Gone" revolve around mortality and resignation.
Lyrics
The lyrics to the song reflect Dylan's state of mind at the time, painting a picture of a man at the edge of despair.
Music Style
Musically, "Going, Going, Gone" is a slower, bluesy number that adds to the overall melancholic feel of the track.
Reception
Because of its deep and emotional content, "Going, Going, Gone" is considered by many to be a highlight on the "Planet Waves" album.
Live Performances
As of 2021, "Going, Going, Gone" seems to be one of the less frequently played songs from "Planet Waves" in Dylan's live concerts.
Unofficial Videos
While there's no official video for "Going, Going, Gone," several fan-made videos interpretative of the song's lyrics can be found on various platforms like YouTube.
Length of the Song
The duration of "Going, Going, Gone" is approximately 3 minutes and 27 seconds.
Producer
The producer for "Going, Going, Gone" was Rob Fraboni, who was also the producer for the entire "Planet Waves" album.
Cover Versions
Several musicians have covered "Going, Going, Gone," including American singer Gregg Allman who included it on his 1973 album "Laid Back".

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