Flitch of bacon custom Flitch of bacon custom The awarding of a flitch of bacon to married couples who can swear to not having regretted their marriage for a year and a day is an old tradition, the remnants of which still survive in some pockets in England. The tradition was maintained at Wychnoure until at least the eighteenth century, but now the flitch required to be held remains only as a carving over the fireplace. At Little Dunmow in Essex a similar ceremony also survived into the eighteenth century. The tradition can be traced back to at least the fourteenth century at both
Another Side of Bob Dylan rearranged for a full-electric rock band during Dylan's famous 1966 tour with The Hawks. Four songs from "Another Side of Bob Dylan" were eventually recorded by The Byrds: "Chimes of Freedom", "My Back Pages", "Spanish Harlem Incident", and "All I Really Want to Do". In addition, they were introduced to their breakthrough hit single "Mr. Tambourine Man" through a copy of Dylan's unreleased recording from the June 9, 1964 album session. All received their share of critical acclaim. As "Another Side of Bob Dylan" was prepared for release, Dylan premiered his new songs at the Newport Folk Festival in July