bob dylan performing “jokerman” live on late night with david letterman, backed by the plugz, 1984

this is why he’s the greatest. just did this. song doesn’t sound like this. no other song sounds like this. just decided to play it this way for no discernible reason. awesome stuff

I like when Letterman asks Bob if he can be there every Thursday and Bob is like: “Ya sure.”

This video pops up every now and then on here. Always blows my hair back. I’m not familiar with Dylan’s 80’s output, but this is like a one off rollicking live take on jokerman? He ever sound like this anywhere else? So great.

I did not know about this. Fucking phenomenal.

Utterly compelling every time I see it. He should have made an album with them.

“No matter how weird it gets, just keep playing”….

Bob Dylan fans would believe him if he told them he wasn't slapping them in the face.

Do you know the story behind the harmonica not being tuned properly. 🤔 If you watch the full performance there’s a long guitar break until a properly tuned harmonica is given to Bob. Great song & I love this version.

this is one I go back to over and over

Him performing Jokerman there reminds me that I saw him sing the song at the Woodstock '94.