It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry  

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"It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry" is a song written by Bob Dylan, that was originally released on his seminal album Highway 61 Revisited. It was recorded on July 29, 1965. The song was also included on an early, European Dylan compilation album entitled Bob Dylan's Greatest Hits 2.

An earlier, alternate version of the song has appeared, in different takes, beginning with the release of one take on The Bootleg Series Volumes 1–3 (Rare & Unreleased) 1961–1991 in 1991.

"It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry" has been covered by numerous artists, including The Grateful Dead, Super Session featuring Al Kooper, Mike Bloomfield and Steven Stills, The Allman Brothers Band, Marianne Faithfull, Jerry Garcia, Stephen Stills, Ian Matthews, Leon Russell, Little Feat, Chris Smither, Taj Mahal, Steve Earle, Levon Helm, Toto, Blue Cheer & Bun E. Carlos.

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