The opening track of Knocked Out Loaded, a cover of a rhythm and blues number credited to Herman Parker Jr., the Memphis singer known as Junior Parker.
The words
A man warns a restless lover that if she wants to run around, she should not expect him to wait at home.
The song is a jaunty rhythm and blues challenge from a man to a partner who cannot settle down. He lays down his terms with more swagger than heartbreak, half warning and half teasing. It moves on a simple, repeating structure built for dancing rather than storytelling. Dylan's version is a loose, upbeat band performance with backing singers, a light-hearted start to an album made largely of covers and collaborations.
Words by Junior Parker
Lyrics on bobdylan.com ↗Listen
The words
A man warns a restless lover that if she wants to run around, she should not expect him to wait at home.
The song is a jaunty rhythm and blues challenge from a man to a partner who cannot settle down. He lays down his terms with more swagger than heartbreak, half warning and half teasing. It moves on a simple, repeating structure built for dancing rather than storytelling. Dylan's version is a loose, upbeat band performance with backing singers, a light-hearted start to an album made largely of covers and collaborations.
Words by Junior Parker
Lyrics on bobdylan.com ↗The same year · 1986
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