Let's edit bloated double albums

[Edwin MacPhisto]

Maybe. I think it's totally essential to have that between "4th Time Around" and "Sad-Eyed Lady of the Lowlands," but I guess by definition that could make it filler. Still, I think it works exceptionally in the album's structure, particularly because of the lyric "If I just did not feel so alone," which is a total call-back to the similar line in "Rainy Day Women #12 & 35." That and the fact I think it's a plenty-fun, bluesy romp is enough for me to call it a good song that beats out filler status.

[Copper Feel]

But the simplified lyric does make it seem less important than the other songs on the album, and - as you said - little more than a respite.

 

I do very much like the small musical piece at the end of each verse. (What instrument is that played on?)