Bob Dylan Reintroduces Rare Songs at Outlaw Music Festival, Reviving Historic Setlist

Bob Dylan continues to captivate audiences well into his 80s with surprising live performances, notably at the recent Outlaw Music Festival in Saratoga Springs, New York. He revived "Masters of War" in his setlist for the first time in nine years and opened a concert with "Positively 4th Street" for the first time since 1989, both moves that thrilled longtime fans and sparked social media excitement. "Positively 4th Street," a standalone 1965 single recorded during the Highway 61 Revisited sessions, has been speculated to be inspired by model Edie Sedgwick. Dylan’s ability to alter and refresh his performances, including reintroducing rarities and classics like "Mr. Tambourine Man" and "Forgetful Heart," demonstrates his enduring creativity and refusal to follow expectations after nearly seven decades in music. His 1965 album Highway 61 Revisited, recorded in under a week, remains a landmark in popular music, solidifying his electrified sound and poetic lyricism. Beyond music, Dylan also had a brief acting career in the 1970s, notably in "Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid," where he both scored the soundtrack and played a fictional character, further showcasing his artistic range.