The New Basement Tapes - Stranger Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote the song 'Stranger' by The New Basement Tapes?

   'Stranger' was written by Bob Dylan, Marcus Mumford, and Marcus Oliver Johnstone Mumford.

2. Who produced the album featuring the song 'Stranger'?

   The album 'Lost on the River: The New Basement Tapes,' featuring the song 'Stranger,' was produced by T Bone Burnett.

3. Which musicians are part of The New Basement Tapes collective?

   The New Basement Tapes collective includes Elvis Costello, Rhiannon Giddens, Taylor Goldsmith, Jim James, and Marcus Mumford.

4. When was the album 'Lost on the River: The New Basement Tapes' released?

   The album 'Lost on the River: The New Basement Tapes,' which features the song 'Stranger,' was released on November 11, 2014.

5. What inspired the lyrics for the songs on 'Lost on the River: The New Basement Tapes'?

   The lyrics for the songs on 'Lost on the River: The New Basement Tapes' were based on newly uncovered lyrics handwritten by Bob Dylan in 1967.

6. How did The New Basement Tapes approach the recording process for the album?

   The New Basement Tapes recorded dozens of songs over a two-week period at Capitol Records studio, with members swapping instrumental and vocal roles. They aimed to honor the freewheeling and collaborative spirit of the original Basement Tapes sessions.