The New Basement Tapes - Card Shark Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote the lyrics for 'Card Shark'?

   'Card Shark' was written by Bob Dylan and Taylor Goldsmith. The lyrics were part of a collection of Bob Dylan's handwritten lyrics from 1967, which were set to music by various artists for The New Basement Tapes project.

2. Who are The New Basement Tapes?

   The New Basement Tapes is a supergroup created by producer T Bone Burnett. It comprises musicians Elvis Costello, Rhiannon Giddens, Taylor Goldsmith, Jim James, and Marcus Mumford. They recorded the album 'Lost on the River' featuring lyrics written by Bob Dylan in 1967.

3. What is the album 'Lost on the River' about?

   'Lost on the River' is an album featuring new compositions by The New Basement Tapes, set to recently uncovered lyrics written by Bob Dylan in 1967. The album aims to capture the freewheeling spirit and collaborative creativity of Dylan's original Basement Tapes sessions.

4. When was 'Lost on the River' released?

   'Lost on the River' was released on November 11, 2014. The album was issued in a standard 15-track version and a 'Deluxe Version' featuring 20 tracks.

5. Who played guitar on the track 'Kansas City'?

   Actor Johnny Depp played guitar on 'Kansas City' as a guest musician. He filled in for Elvis Costello during a recording session that Costello could not attend due to a previously scheduled concert.

6. What is the inspiration behind the name 'Card Shark'?

   Though the song's title 'Card Shark' is not directly explained, the lyrics playfully reference different fish and aquatic themes, possibly drawing a metaphor between the deceptive and cunning nature of sharks and the archetype of a card shark.