According to Chronicles: Vol. 1, Bob Dylan was originally to be the recipient of the Woody Guthrie lyrics that eventually became the basis for the Billy Bragg and Wilco collaboration Mermaid Avenue, Volumes 1 & 2. As the story goes when a 20-something Zimmy headed out to Guthrie’s home (on Mermaid Avenue in Coney Island) a young Arlo and the family’s babysitter where the only ones home and had no knowledge of a trunk full manuscripts in the basement, so he left with nothing.

Well some 40 some odd years later, Dylan now has his own set of unfinished lyrics to put music to – these coming from country music legend Hank Williams – and he’s tapped some notable musicians to lend a hand including Jack White, Willie Nelson and Lucinda Williams. We can’t wait to hear what they come up with.

Jeffrey Greenblatt

Jeff joined the Hidden Track team full-time in 2008 and helps guide the site in his role as Managing Editor and Social Media Coordinator. Each week Jeff pens Pullin' 'Tubes, Tour Dates and Bloggy Goodness in addition to features, video posts and more. Jeff is a graduate of The George Washington University ('98), with a degree in Journalism, and has worked in the media and technology industry for the likes of MTV, VH1, A&E and Joost.

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