Bob Dylan at El Rey Theatre
Los Angeles, California — December 16–20, 1997
THE TIME OUT OF MIND RESIDENCY
In December 1997, Bob Dylan brought his critically acclaimed Time Out of Mind tour to a close with a rare five-night residency at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles. Known for its intimate 900-seat capacity, the El Rey offered a stripped-back, personal setting—far from the stadiums and festivals Dylan had conquered. Fans packed in night after night to witness one of the most pivotal returns in modern music history.
Each performance featured a rotating cast of notable opening acts, including Sheryl Crow, Jewel, Beck, and Willie Nelson. On December 19, Sheryl Crow joined Dylan onstage for memorable renditions of “Highway 61 Revisited” and “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door.” Setlists included both timeless classics and tracks from Dylan’s new album, such as “Love Sick” and “Cold Irons Bound,” showcasing his artistic rebirth.
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE AND CONTEXT (1997)
Bob Dylan’s Creative Resurgence:
Time Out of Mind marked a stunning comeback. Released in September 1997, the album won the Grammy for Album of the Year and reintroduced Dylan to a new generation. His lyrics—now darker, reflective, and laced with finality—signaled a matured voice confronting mortality, loss, and time. The El Rey shows were the live manifestation of this creative rebirth.
The Music World in 1997:
The late ’90s were dominated by emerging pop stars and alt-rock giants, but Dylan’s presence at the El Rey showed that the elder statesman of songwriting could still command cultural relevance. That same week, the Billboard charts were ruled by acts like Elton John (with his tribute to Princess Diana, “Candle in the Wind 1997”) and Savage Garden. Yet in a small L.A. theater, Dylan was quietly redefining what it meant to age with artistry.
Framed: Yes
Frame Size: 480×570×20mm
Print Size: 350×440mm
Bob Dylan at El Rey Theatre
Los Angeles, California — December 16–20, 1997
THE TIME OUT OF MIND RESIDENCY
In December 1997, Bob Dylan brought his critically acclaimed Time Out of Mind tour to a close with a rare five-night residency at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles. Known for its intimate 900-seat capacity, the El Rey offered a stripped-back, personal setting—far from the stadiums and festivals Dylan had conquered. Fans packed in night after night to witness one of the most pivotal returns in modern music history.
Each performance featured a rotating cast of notable opening acts, including Sheryl Crow, Jewel, Beck, and Willie Nelson. On December 19, Sheryl Crow joined Dylan onstage for memorable renditions of “Highway 61 Revisited” and “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door.” Setlists included both timeless classics and tracks from Dylan’s new album, such as “Love Sick” and “Cold Irons Bound,” showcasing his artistic rebirth.
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE AND CONTEXT (1997)
Bob Dylan’s Creative Resurgence:
Time Out of Mind marked a stunning comeback. Released in September 1997, the album won the Grammy for Album of the Year and reintroduced Dylan to a new generation. His lyrics—now darker, reflective, and laced with finality—signaled a matured voice confronting mortality, loss, and time. The El Rey shows were the live manifestation of this creative rebirth.
The Music World in 1997:
The late ’90s were dominated by emerging pop stars and alt-rock giants, but Dylan’s presence at the El Rey showed that the elder statesman of songwriting could still command cultural relevance. That same week, the Billboard charts were ruled by acts like Elton John (with his tribute to Princess Diana, “Candle in the Wind 1997”) and Savage Garden. Yet in a small L.A. theater, Dylan was quietly redefining what it meant to age with artistry.
Framed: Yes
Frame Size: 480×570×20mm
Print Size: 350×440mm
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