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Hard to Handle: Bob Dylan in Concert
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Hard to Handle: Bob Dylan in Concert

1986-06-21 · 60 min · ★ 9.3

Music · Documentary

Admired as one of the best lyricists of pop rock, Bob Dylan has his name recorded in music history. During his four decades career, he has been through many facets: from acoustic to electric guitar; from politicized to religious lyrics; from minimalist to very highly sophisticated arrangements. And his characteristic voice, for some, hoarse and full of style, for others a little out of tune, still influences many musicians. In this presentation filmed at the Sydney Entertainment Centre in Australia over February 24-25 1986, Dylan is accompanied by Tom Petty and the band The Heartbreakers, as well as a very fine selection of new compositions. To close the spectacle, Bob Dylan and Tom Petty perform a vocal duet in "Knockin' on heaven's door", one of the most famous songs of this compositor.

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Directors
Gillian Armstrong
Production companies
HBO, Wolfboy Productions
Countries
Australia, United States of America
Status
Released

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Bob DylanBob DylanSelf
Tom PettyTom PettySelf
Benmont TenchBenmont TenchSelf
Mike CampbellMike CampbellSelf
Howie EpsteinSelf
Stan LynchStan LynchSelf
Debra ByrdDebra ByrdSelf
Queen Esther MarrowQueen Esther MarrowSelf
Madelyn QuebecSelf
Elisecia WrightSelf

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