Quinn the Eskimo (The Mighty Quinn)

"Quinn the Eskimo (The Mighty Quinn)" is a popular song written by Bob Dylan.

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Lyrically, the song is a somewhat light-hearted tale with vaguely psychedelic lyrics. It is presumed that Quinn is a drug dealer.

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Initially unreleased by Dylan, it was picked up and recorded by the British band Manfred Mann, who released their version under the title "Mighty Quinn (Quinn the Eskimo)." The Manfred Mann version reached #1 in the U.K. for the week of February 17, 1968, and remained there for the following week. It also charted on the American billboard chart, peaking at #10.

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Bob Dylan first released his own version of the song, under its original title, when he included it on his Self Portrait album in 1970. Although the album as a whole was poorly received, Dylan's version of "Quinn the Eskimo" is often included in Bob Dylan compendiums.

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A later incarnation of Manfred Mann, Manfred Mann's Earth Band, included a dramatically different live version of the song on their 1979 album Angel Station.

Related Topics:
Manfred Mann's Earth Band - Angel Station

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