Rita May (song)
1976 single by Bob Dylan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the Bob Dylan song. For the writer Rita Mae Brown, see Rita Mae Brown. For the British actress, see Rita May (actress).
"Rita May" (sometimes spelled as "Rita Mae") is a song by Bob Dylan, originally recorded during the sessions for the album Desire, but released only as the B-side of a single and on the compilation album, Masterpieces.[2] The song is based on the 1957 rockabilly song "Bertha Lou". Some listeners believe that the lyrics of the song refer to writer Rita Mae Brown, who had complained of the lack of opportunities for casual lesbian sex.[3]
Quick Facts Single by Bob Dylan, from the album Masterpieces ...
"Rita May" | ||||
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Single by Bob Dylan | ||||
from the album Masterpieces | ||||
A-side | "Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again" | |||
B-side | "Rita May" | |||
Released | November 30, 1976 | |||
Recorded | July 30, 1975 | |||
Studio | Columbia Recording Studio E, New York City | |||
Genre | Blues | |||
Length | 3:14 | |||
Label | Columbia | |||
Songwriter(s) | music: Bob Dylan; lyrics: Jacques Levy/Bob Dylan | |||
Producer(s) | Don DeVito | |||
Bob Dylan discography[1] singles chronology | ||||
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