Bob Dylan – MAPLE LEAF BLUES (2CD) Compact Disc Double

In the fall of 1975, Bob Dylan embarked on his “Rolling Thunder Revue” tour. It began modestly in New England, with Dylan, Joan Baez, Bob Neuwirth, Rambin’ Jack Elliot and their bands hitting small halls in the northeast with only a day or two notice given to the public. Along the way it gathered outstanding critical acclaim and picked up the likes of Joni Mitchell and Roger McGuinn to fill out the bill.  By the time it reached Toronto for shows on December 1st and 2nd ’75, the revue had gathered tremendous momentum and now was filling large arenas on a nightly basis. In Toronto they were booked into Maple Leaf Gardens.  The shows were running between 4 and 5 hours and despite the impressive roster of performers, this was Bob Dylan’s show and his 3 sets were the bedrock of the program.