Desire

Desire (1976) finds Bob Dylan moving his folk-rock songwriting into a larger, more theatrical sound, pairing long, narrative songs with lively ensemble arrangements that draw on rock, blues, and a gypsy-tinged folk sensibility. The record features prominent violin from Scarlet Rivera and notable female harmony vocals from Emmylou Harris, and many tracks were co-written with Jacques Levy; it balances topical, storytelling pieces like "Hurricane" and "Joey" with more personal songs such as "Sara."