Between 1967 and 1970, Dylan recorded and released four albums that incorporated country rock elements: John Wesley Harding,[REF] Nashville Skyline,[REF] Self Portrait,[REF] and New Morning;[REF] all four were produced by Bob Johnston [REF].
Four and a half months after the recording session, on August 1, Russell backed Dylan on bass during his set at the Concert for Bangladesh, organized by George Harrison [REF].