The New Basement Tapes - Duncan and Jimmy Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote the lyrics for 'Duncan and Jimmy'?

   'Duncan and Jimmy' was written by Bob Dylan and Rhiannon Giddens Laffan. The song is part of the album 'Lost on the River: The New Basement Tapes,' which features lyrics originally handwritten by Bob Dylan in 1967.

2. Which album features the song 'Duncan and Jimmy'?

   'Duncan and Jimmy' is featured on the album 'Lost on the River: The New Basement Tapes.' The album was released on November 11, 2014, and includes tracks based on previously uncovered lyrics written by Bob Dylan.

3. Who are the members of The New Basement Tapes?

   The New Basement Tapes is a collective of musicians including Elvis Costello, Rhiannon Giddens, Taylor Goldsmith, Jim James, and Marcus Mumford. They collaborated under this moniker to create the album 'Lost on the River: The New Basement Tapes.'

4. What inspired the creation of 'Lost on the River: The New Basement Tapes'?

   'Lost on the River: The New Basement Tapes' was inspired by a box of handwritten lyrics from Bob Dylan's Basement Tapes era that were recently uncovered. Producer T Bone Burnett brought together a group of talented musicians to set these lyrics to music.

5. How many tracks are included in both versions of 'Lost on the River: The New Basement Tapes'?

   'Lost on the River: The New Basement Tapes' has two versions. The standard release contains 15 tracks, while a Deluxe Version includes an additional five songs, making it a total of 20 tracks.

6. Did Johnny Depp contribute to any track in 'Lost on the River: The New Basement Tapes'?

   Yes, actor Johnny Depp played guitar on 'Kansas City,' filling in for Elvis Costello who couldn't attend one recording session due to a prior concert engagement. Depp also joined the band for one of their live performances at the Ricardo Montalban Theater in Los Angeles.