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“John Bushey Highway 61 Revisited Studio”

UMD News

University of Minnesota Duluth

June 12, 2017

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Ira Salmela | KUMD | (218) 213-6080 | isalmela@d.umn.edu

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Media Advisory

What:                      Dedication of KUMD’s Studio B in honor of John Bushey, longtime host of “Highway 61 Revisited”

When:                     Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at 4 p.m.

Where:                   KUMD Studios, Room 130 of UMD’s Humanities Building, 1201 Ordean Court

Who:                       John Bushey, Duluth Mayor Emily Larson, and community members

KUMD’s Tribute to the Troubadour’s Translator

“John Bushey Highway 61 Revisited Studio”

Duluth, MN – For the first time in its history, KUMD is naming one of its studios.

“John Bushey Highway 61 Revisited Studio” will be dedicated tomorrow, Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at 4 p.m. at KUMD, room 130 of the Humanities Building, 1201 Ordean Court. Mayor Emily Larson will join Bushey and community members for the ceremony.

“It is wonderful to know that whenever a new student steps foot on UMD’s campus and should find an interest in the music of Bob Dylan, they will have a permanent sign to guide them on their journey,” says Marc Percansky, a concert promoter and friend of Bushey’s. “This new designation is a reminder of all the hard work that John Bushey has put forth over the years, and I wish him many more ahead.”

The event is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be served.

An Unparalleled Dylanologist

“Highway 61 Revisited” was launched in 1990 when Bushey contributed his innate understanding off all things Bob Dylan. 

Bushey a consummate fan and Dylan historian with an extensive collection of recorded concerts, outtakes, and vintage recordings of Bob Dylan. He also has the attention and respect of Dylan fans across this country and around the world.

Since the show’s inception, Bushey has volunteered thousands of hours and featured hundreds of guests who share his passion for Dylan’s music.

“By maintaining such a high-profile show honoring Bob Dylan, Bushey has drawn attention to Dylan’s connections to the Northland and helped strengthen Duluth’s commitment to celebrating its native son,” says Maija Jenson, program director of KUMD.

“John Bushey’s commitment to his show, through good times and bad times, is deserving of exceptional honors,” says Jenson. “John has had significant health issues for more than 10 years and through treatments and health concerns, John has remained a dedicated KUMD volunteer host at KUMD.”

Duluth Mayor Emily Larson, officially proclaimed, October 15, 2016 as “John Bushey/KUMD Highway 61 Revisited Day.”

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New Song / Original Words By Marc Percansky / Copyright August 25th, 2013

Another one still unrecorded.
I remember thinking around the time of working on this that I wanted to write a happy song.
Then this came out and I thought maybe next time. 

My mind is stale and I am going to jail
Going to write a song and it won’t take long
Six short fucking years and now I have an old dog
Everyone is so negative it wears you down
I may as well be alone and not make a sound
Where were you when I needed a friend?
Now you are calling to make amends
Please leave me alone in my own head

Here is the chorus, not intended to bore us
The music business sucks, go on ignore us

Used up all our resources
Turned everything to shit
Nothing has any value
Nothing ever fits
You go on and kiss ass
Would you like some jazz to go with it or a little razz ma tazz?
I can take this seriously and not make a joke
I have a lifetime of heartache, worries and regret
While you just stand there and smoke!

Here is the chorus, sing along with me
The music industry sucks, I still like the CD!

This could go on and on forever
Of this stuff there is no end
Robert Johnson said it will bust your brains out
If he was still around, he would be my best friend!
After I am gone, think of me what you will
If I did one good thing, that would be better still!
Maybe in the next lifetime I will write a happy tune
Instead of being long gone down the river bend and waiting on you!

Here is the chorus, I cheat, lie, beg, borrow and steal
I hurt the one I love, my word and a promise ain’t no big deal!

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