“Nashville Skyline Rag” is an instrumental written by Bob Dylan, recorded for his 1969 album “Nashville Skyline.” Made in Nashville with the city’s session players, the album marked Dylan’s turn toward country.
A bright, ragtime-flavored instrumental, the tune passes the lead from one instrument to the next — harmonica, steel guitar, Dobro, guitar, piano — each taking a turn. Its country-rooted sound made it an easy fit for bluegrass.
The tune was taken up by bluegrass bands as a lively instrumental.
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