Format Details: Gatefold Double Vinyl Album
Format Details: Jewel Case
Release Date: 30 January 2026
Label: Ace Records
Packaging Type: Gate Fold
No of Units: 2
Barcode: 029667028615
Release Date: 30 January 2026
Label: Ace Records
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 029667115124
Description
Ace's small but ever-evolving "Black America Sings..." series has been quiet of late, but it springs back into action this month with the 2-LP and CD releases of "Highway Of Diamonds" - a second dip onto the catalogue of Bob Dylan, as reimagined by some of the foremost African-American artists of the 20th century. From almost the start of his songwriting career, Dylan's words and music have impacted on black American music, with 'Blowin' In The Wind', speaking to an America that was still mostly segregated and becoming an anthem for all colours and creeds. As Dylan's own career progressed, so did the number of covers he received, with a significant amount coming from what might be termed 'non-traditional' sources such as those heard here. The 20 songs on "Highway Of Diamonds" continue the story that was told in part on the earlier "How Many Roads" compilation, with an almost entirely different selection of artists lending their voices to some of the best songwriting of the 20th century, and an almost entirely different selection of songs (with the exception of 'Blowin' In The Wind' itself, which provides a common thread linking the story told across the two sets). Big names from the worlds of soul, gospel and jazz, timeless songs and, for many, new ways of appreciating ever-durable material make "Highway Of Diamonds" as essential a purchase as its predecessor. As ever, the great audio is complemented by a handsomely illustrated package on both CD and double vinyl, with a plethora of illustrations and in depth song-by-song-and-track-by-track annotation by Ace legend Tony Rounce.
Description
Ace's small but ever-evolving "Black America Sings..." series has been quiet of late, but it springs back into action this month with the 2-LP and CD releases of "Highway Of Diamonds" - a second dip onto the catalogue of Bob Dylan, as reimagined by some of the foremost African-American artists of the 20th century. From almost the start of his songwriting career, Dylan's words and music have impacted on black American music, with 'Blowin' In The Wind', speaking to an America that was still mostly segregated and becoming an anthem for all colours and creeds. As Dylan's own career progressed, so did the number of covers he received, with a significant amount coming from what might be termed 'non-traditional' sources such as those heard here. The 20 songs on "Highway Of Diamonds" continue the story that was told in part on the earlier "How Many Roads" compilation, with an almost entirely different selection of artists lending their voices to some of the best songwriting of the 20th century, and an almost entirely different selection of songs (with the exception of 'Blowin' In The Wind' itself, which provides a common thread linking the story told across the two sets). Big names from the worlds of soul, gospel and jazz, timeless songs and, for many, new ways of appreciating ever-durable material make "Highway Of Diamonds" as essential a purchase as its predecessor. As ever, the great audio is complemented by a handsomely illustrated package on both CD and double vinyl, with a plethora of illustrations and in depth song-by-song-and-track-by-track annotation by Ace legend Tony Rounce.
Tracklisting
Tracklisting
Richard Thompson
Little Richard
Elmore James
B.B. King
B.B. King
Young Jessie
Wynonie Harris
Willie Hightower
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
