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One of the more underrated and unknown tracks from the Basement Tapes, Open the Door, Homer takes its name from an old 1940's novelty song with the same title, even though the Dylan version actually asks Richard to open the door. If anyone doubts Dylan's ability to make up genius wordplay on the spot, along with melodies that would make any songwriter jealous, they should listen long and hard to this song. Not to mention that he never intended to release this gem…
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