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| Released = November 30, 1976 |
| Released = November 30, 1976 |
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| Recorded = July 30, 1975 |
| Recorded = July 30, 1975 |
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| Studio = [[CBS 30th Street Studio|Columbia Recording Studio E]], New York City |
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| Format = [[gramophone record|7"]] |
| Format = [[gramophone record|7"]] |
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| Genre = [[Blues]] |
| Genre = [[Blues]] |
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| This single = "Rita May" <br />(1977)}} |
| This single = "Rita May" <br />(1977)}} |
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"'''Rita May'''" (sometimes spelled as "Rita Mae") is a [[song]] by [[Bob Dylan]], originally recorded during the sessions for the album [[Desire (Bob Dylan album)|Desire]], but released only as the B-side of a single and on the compilation album, ''[[Masterpieces (Bob Dylan album)|Masterpieces]]''.<ref>[http://www.bjorner.com/DSN02780%201975%20Early%20sessions.htm#DSN02860 Still on the Road: Bob Dylan Recording Sessions]</ref> The song is based on the 1957 [[rockabilly]] song "[[Bertha Lou]]". Some listeners believe that the lyrics of the song refer to writer [[Rita Mae Brown]], who had complained of the lack of opportunities for casual lesbian sex.<ref>[http://expectingrain.com/dok/who/r/ritamay.html The Bob Dylan Who's Who]</ref> |
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"Rita May" was covered by [[Jerry Lee Lewis]] on his 1979 album [[Jerry Lee Lewis (Elektra album)|Jerry Lee Lewis]]. |
"Rita May" was covered by [[Jerry Lee Lewis]] on his 1979 album [[Jerry Lee Lewis (Elektra album)|Jerry Lee Lewis]]. |
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==Other songs with the same title== |
==Other songs with the same title== |
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[[Eric Clapton]] wrote a song titled "Rita Mae" which appears on his 1981 album [[Another Ticket]] and was also released as a single, reaching #10 on the Mainstream Rock chart. |
[[Eric Clapton]] wrote a song titled "Rita Mae" which appears on his 1981 album [[Another Ticket]] and was also released as a single, reaching #10 on the Mainstream Rock chart. |
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==Personnel |
==Personnel== |
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'''Original Dylan version''' |
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*[[Bob Dylan]] (guitar, vocal, harmonica) |
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*[[Bob Dylan]] – guitar, vocal, harmonica |
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*[[Emmylou Harris]] – vocal |
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*Rob Rothstein |
*Rob Rothstein – bass |
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*[[Howard Wyeth]] (drums) |
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*[[Howard Wyeth]] – drums |
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*[[Scarlet Rivera]] – violin |
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*Sheena Seidenberg |
*Sheena Seidenberg – tambourine, congas |
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*[[Don DeVito]] |
*[[Don DeVito]] – Producer |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 12:46, 18 July 2017
| "Rita May" | |
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| A-side | "Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again" |
| B-side | "Rita May" |
"Rita May" (sometimes spelled as "Rita Mae") is a song by Bob Dylan, originally recorded during the sessions for the album Desire, but released only as the B-side of a single and on the compilation album, Masterpieces.[1] The song is based on the 1957 rockabilly song "Bertha Lou". Some listeners believe that the lyrics of the song refer to writer Rita Mae Brown, who had complained of the lack of opportunities for casual lesbian sex.[2]
"Rita May" was covered by Jerry Lee Lewis on his 1979 album Jerry Lee Lewis.
Other songs with the same title
Eric Clapton wrote a song titled "Rita Mae" which appears on his 1981 album Another Ticket and was also released as a single, reaching #10 on the Mainstream Rock chart.
Personnel
Original Dylan version
- Bob Dylan – guitar, vocal, harmonica
- Emmylou Harris – vocal
- Rob Rothstein – bass
- Howard Wyeth – drums
- Scarlet Rivera – violin
- Sheena Seidenberg – tambourine, congas
- Don DeVito – Producer
