Forward of the discharge of the brand new Bob Dylan biopic A Full Unknown, which is out in theaters on December twenty fifth, its star Timothée Chalamet has shared two Dylan covers that seem on the movie’s soundtrack: “Like a Rolling Stone” and “The Woman From the North Nation.”
The 2 singles mark the primary official releases from the movie’s soundtrack following a sneak peak of Chalamet singing “Subterranean Homesick Blues” that arrived in October. The official soundtrack might be out on December twenty fifth, and is comprised of assorted covers sung by the solid of A Full Unknown. A tracklist has but to be revealed; vinyl pre-orders are ongoing and can arrive in January.
Chalamet’s cowl of “Like a Rolling Stone” is definitely a trustworthy rendition of the beloved Dylan tune — though Chalamet’s voice is mostly deeper and fewer reedy than Dylan’s, he’s just about nailed the songwriter’s distinctive cadence and speech patterns.
“Woman From the North Nation,” nevertheless, is a duet between Chalamet and Monica Barbaro, who performs Joan Baez within the movie. A press launch notes that Chalamet and Barbaro’s rendition is a canopy of the 1963 model of the track (which, funnily sufficient, doesn’t function Joan Baez), moderately than his extra common 1969 re-recording with Johnny Money. Hearken to each covers beneath.
It’s been an important week for Mr. Chalamet, as he not too long ago gained the reward of Bob Dylan himself. Taking to Twitter — a behavior Dylan has leaned into as of late — the legendary artist wrote, “There’s a film about me opening quickly referred to as A Full Unknown (what a title!). Timothée Chalamet is starring within the lead position. Timmy’s a superb actor so I’m certain he’s going to be fully plausible as me. Or a youthful me. Or another me.”
Chalamet then responded by quoting the tweet and writing, “Floored. I’m so grateful. Thanks Bob.” In the meantime, Chalamet continued his A Full Unknown promotional tour by displaying up on the College of Minnesota to sing together with their marching band’s rehearsal of “Like a Rolling Stone.” Try a video of Chalamet, dressed like a mustached Steve from Blue’s Clues, becoming a member of the band beneath.
Though evaluations aren’t out but for the James Mangold-directed A Full Unknown, we not too long ago named it as the most effective movies of the 12 months for our 2024 Annual Report. See the place it landed on our record right here.
Floored.
I’m so grateful.
Thanks Bob https://t.co/u9tuAE1vpf— Timothée Chalamet (@RealChalamet) December 5, 2024
@umnmarch oh hey @Timothée Chalamet 👋 however critically, THANK YOU! #marchingband #universityofminnesota #timotheechalamet #acompleteunknown #bobdylan
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