Thunder on the Mountain
Bob Dylan
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Thunder on the mountain, fires on the moon There's a ruckus in the alley and the sun will be here soon Today's the day, gonna grab my trombone and blow Well, there's hot stuff here and it's everywhere I go I was thinkin' 'bout Alicia Keys, couldn't keep from crying When she was born in Hell's Kitchen, I was living down the line I'm wondering where in the world Alicia Keys could be I been looking for her even clear through Tennessee Feel like my soul is beginning to expand Look into my heart and you will sort of understand You brought me here, now you're trying to run me away The writing's on the wall, come read it, come see what it say Thunder on the mountain, rolling like a drum Gonna sleep over there, that's where the music coming from I don't need any guide, I already know the way Remember this, I'm your servant both night and day The pistols are poppin' and the power is down I'd like to try somethin' but I'm so far from town The sun keeps shinin' and the North Wind keeps picking up speed Gonna forget about myself for a while, gonna go out and see what others need I've been sitting down studying the art of love I think it will fit me like a glove I want some real good woman to do just what I say Everybody got to wonder what's the matter with this cruel world today Thunder on the mountain rolling to the ground Gonna get up in the morning walk the hard road down Some sweet day I'll stand beside my king I wouldn't betray your love or any other thing Gonna raise me an army, some tough sons of bitches I'll recruit my army from the orphanages I been to St. Herman's church and I've said my religious vows I've sucked the milk out of a thousand cows I got the pork chops, she got the pie She ain't no angel and neither am I Shame on your greed, shame on your wicked schemes I'll say this, I don't give a damn about your dreams Thunder on the mountain heavy as can be Mean old twister bearing down on me All the ladies of Washington scrambling to get out of town Looks like something bad gonna happen, better roll your airplane down Everybody's going and I want to go too Don't wanna take a chance with somebody new I did all I could and I did it right there and then I've already confessed, no need to confess again Gonna make a lot of money, gonna go up north I'll plant and I'll harvest what the earth brings forth The hammer's on the table, the pitchfork's on the shelf For the love of God, you ought to take pity on yourself
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Written by: BOB DYLAN
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"Thunder on the Mountain" is the opening song on Bob Dylan’s 32nd studio album, "Modern Times". The album was released in August 2006.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 49 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in the United States, a rare achievement for Dylan in the 21st century.
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InfluencesThe main riff of the song has a strong resemblance to the song "I Don't Want to Hang Up My Rock and Roll Shoes" by Chuck Willis.
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Lyrical ContentOne of the lines in "Thunder on the Mountain" mentions Alicia Keys, a contemporary R&B musician. Dylan speaks about this unexpected reference in a Rolling Stone interview, declaring his admiration for her talent.
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Significant UsageIt is the theme song of the CBC Radio One program “Q”, a Canadian arts magazine show.
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Live PerformancesDylan performed this song live for the first time at Eastwood Field in Niles, Ohio on August 9, 2006. It has remained a staple in his live sets ever since.
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Artist’s CommentaryBob Dylan commented on the song during a radio interview, suggesting "Thunder on the Mountain" was likely influenced by the chaotic state of the world and his feelings about it.
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Critical ReceptionCritics lauded the song for its lyrical depth and Dylan's vocal performance. Many considered it a testament to his continued prowess as a songwriter, even in his later career.
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Multiple CoversArtists like Wanda Jackson and others have also covered "Thunder on the Mountain". Wanda's version even features a lyrical adjustment to reference fellow musician Jack White.
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AwardsAlthough the song didn't win any awards itself, the album "Modern Times" won Best Contemporary Folk/Americana Album at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards.
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