Bob Dylan's rejected songs go under the microscope in South Shields next week

Dylan is renowned for leaving what some regard as his best tracks off his released albums.

One of his most notorious decsions was to axe the brilliant 'Blind Willie McTell' from the final tracklist for 1982's Infidels.

Michael Gray, who wrote the highly praised critical study 'Song and Dance Man - The Art of Bob Dylan' is to select Dylan's 'Greatest Rejected Album Tracks' during a talk at the Customs House on Friday, September 27.

Using audio recordings and film footage the talk promises to be thought-provoking, spontaneous and thoroughly entertaining.

Mr Gray is keeping his final tracklist under wraps, merely stating that he regards all the songs as "major works".

Given the remit of the talk, the Duluth-born singer's most famous songs will not feature, 'Like a Rolling Stone', 'Blowin' in the Wind'. 'Times they are a-changin'', 'Knockin' on Heaven's Door' and 'Make You Feel My Love' included.

Dylan himself is still out on the road at age 83, ahead of a UK tour in November.

He's still able to cofound audiences too. Earlier this week in the US he surprised fans with a first performance of his 60s classic 'Desolation Row' in six years - while accompanying himself by tapping a spanner!

There are a few tickets available for Mr Gary's gig at the Mill Dam venue's Studio, starting at 8pm.

Tickets are £15. To book one go to https://www.customshouse.co.uk/music/bob-dylans-greatest-rejected-album-tracks-an-evening-with-writer-michael-gray/