Lyr Req: Two Sisters (Dylan)

Subject: twosisters
From: GUEST,simon
Date: 15 Jun 00 - 10:25 AM

ok i am gonna try again and i am gonna be more specific here.i am looking for a version of two sisters that i have heard on a tape (1960 tape in stpaul) of bob dylan singing a version of the two sisters (not pentangles cruel sister this song has a very very different melody in fact it is quite melodically different from the versions on this site)
the first verse is clearly the following

there was an old lady lived by the seashore
bow and balance to me
the was an old lady lived by the seashore
the number of stars it was one two three four

now ill be true to my love
is long as shes true to me

i think it comes from an alan lomax collection of north american folk songs (yes i know it has english origins)

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: twosisters
From: MMario
Date: 15 Jun 00 - 11:07 AM

I have not been able to find any lyrics for this particular version, but DID find a lot of controversy posted regarding whether or not it was actually dylan on the tape.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: twosisters
From: GUEST,simon
Date: 15 Jun 00 - 11:09 AM

well i have a fragment of that tape and i will tell you for free that it is without a doubt none other than dylan !!! it is 1960 but he is singing in that nashville skyline voice ! its him i hate debating this with people who havent heard it but if you could tell me where the debate is i will join it !!!!!

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: twosisters
From: Malcolm Douglas
Date: 15 Jun 00 - 11:21 AM

As we now have two simultaneous threads going on the same question, it would probably be a good idea to continue in the original one:  Lyr/Chords Req: the two sisters.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: twosisters
From: Rana who SHOULD be working
Date: 15 Jun 00 - 11:51 AM

Hi Simon,

A search engine gave a lot of hits when Alan Lomax was typed in - including a Rounder collection. The album list included "A Sister's Lament" (probably wrong) but no two sisters. One of the other links may help you in your search for this specific version.

Rana.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Two Sisters (Dylan)
From: Joe Offer
Date: 11 Oct 08 - 08:39 PM

OK, I'm interested. Where can I find a recording of Dylan singing a version of "The Two Sisters"?
-Joe-

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Two Sisters (Dylan)
From: The Borchester Echo
Date: 12 Oct 08 - 04:00 AM

It's on Bootleg Series 2

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Two Sisters (Dylan)
From: Arkie
Date: 12 Oct 08 - 03:05 PM

I like the Tom Waits version. Now I get to look forward to hearing Dylan's version.