Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: Rebuilding Dylan’s ‘Blood on the Tracks’ (through covers) + lots more

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"Blood on the Tracks," released Jan. 20, 1975, is the 15th studio album by Bob Dylan.

"Blood on the Tracks," released Jan. 20, 1975, is the 15th studio album by Bob Dylan.

On this episode of Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music, we’ll note the 50th anniversary of “Blood On The Tracks” (Jan. 20, 1975) by hearing covers of each song.

Plus, some music from this century too, including Jack White, YOLA, Michigander and more!

See the playlist below and listen to the episode for two weeks after it airs using the media player above.

Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music Playlist for Jan. 18, 2025

HOUR ONE:

  • “Tangled Up In Blue” – Joan Osborne
  • “Simple Twist Of Fate” – Bryan Ferry
  • “You’re A Big Girl Now – Sugar Black
  • “Idiot Wind” – The Coal Porters
  • “You’re Gonna Make me Lonesome When You Go” – Madeline Peyroux
  • “Archbishop Harold Holmes” – Jack White
  • “Wait” – Adrian Quesada & Neal Francis
  • “Ankles” – Lucy Dacus
  • “Free World” – Martin Sexton (Acoustic Cafe performance, 1995)
  • “Live For You” – Thee Sacred Souls
  • “Don’t Go Alone” – Aloe Blacc
  • “Giving Up” – Michigander
HOUR TWO:
  • “Meet Me In The Morning” – Freddie King
  • “Lily, Rosemary And The Jack Of Hearts” – Joan Baez
  • “If You See Her, Say Hello” – Jeff Buckley
  • “Shelter From The Storm” – Cassandra Wilson
  • “Buckets Of Rain” – Bette Midler w/Bob Dylan
  • “Growing Pains” – Trousdale
  • “Some Like It Hot” – Dennis Coffey
  • “Darwin Derby” – Vulfpeck
  • “Time Spent In Los Angeles” – Dawes (Acoustic Cafe in-studio performance)

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  • Rob Reinhart
    Rob Reinhart is host of WDET's "Essential Music" and the syndicated program "Acoustic Cafe," heard on 125 stations around the country, and stations from Greece to New Zealand. He's voted in 11 presidential elections: 5 wins, 6 losses.