'Blind Willie McTell' is often cited as one of Bob Dylan's greatest songs, even though it remains an outtake from the 1983 album Infidels. The song exemplifies Dylan's deep engagement with musical traditions. Its perceived perfection is highlighted by critics, though opinions on Dylan's broader catalog vary. Notably, the album Infidels represents a return to form after Dylan's Christian-themed trilogy. Critics like Drew Forrest note the song's lasting impact compared to other tracks on the same album, demonstrating the ongoing reverence for Dylan's work.
Most Dylanologists disagree about which is the single greatest song in Bob Dylan's catalog, but few would deny 'Blind Willie McTell' a place high in the running.
'Blind Willie McTell' was a product of the sessions for what would become Infidels. Released in 1983, the album was received as a return to form after the Christian-themed trilogy.
According to Noah Lefevre, the sources of the perfection of 'Blind Willie McTell' are many, emphasizing how thoroughly Dylan inhabits the musical traditions from which he draws.
Drew Forrest, in the Daily Maverick, describes 'Blind Willie McTell' as 'sure to be remembered as one of Dylan's most perfect creations'.
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