Michael Gray, Bob Dylan and 'Belle Isle'

04 May, 2025

Why was Bob Dylan asked about 'Belle Isle' at this 1986 press conference? And what was Michael Gray doing there?

Michael had spent a large period of time tracking down the origins of the song 'Belle Isle' and how it managed to find its way on to Bob's Self-Portrait album. The exchange in the video above provides a dénouement to the chase, if not a solution to his quest.

Read all about it in Michael's book Outtakes on Bob Dylan, now available in a worldwide paperback edition. With free shipping and no customs charges.

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