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 blues-influenced song by Bob Dylan, known for its laid-back groove and impressionistic lyrics.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry Context triple: [Highway 61 Revisited, hasTrack, It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry]
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The Trolley Song
"The Trolley Song" is a classic show tune from the 1944 film *Meet Me in St. Louis*, widely recognized as one of Judy Garland’s most iconic musical performances.
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Travelin' Man
"Travelin' Man" is a 1961 pop song by American singer Ricky Nelson that became one of his biggest hits and a classic of early rock and roll.
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C.
Nobody's Smiling
"Nobody's Smiling" is a 2014 studio album by American rapper Common that explores themes of violence, struggle, and hope in his hometown of Chicago.
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D.
There Is Nothin' Like a Dame
"There Is Nothin' Like a Dame" is a lively show tune from the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical *South Pacific*, sung by a group of sailors celebrating their longing for female companionship.
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E.
Thunder Road
Thunder Road is a critically acclaimed 1975 rock song by Bruce Springsteen that opens his album "Born to Run" and is celebrated for its cinematic storytelling and anthemic sound.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry Target entity description: "It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry" is a blues-influenced song by Bob Dylan, known for its laid-back groove and impressionistic lyrics.
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A.
The Trolley Song
"The Trolley Song" is a classic show tune from the 1944 film *Meet Me in St. Louis*, widely recognized as one of Judy Garland’s most iconic musical performances.
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B.
Travelin' Man
"Travelin' Man" is a 1961 pop song by American singer Ricky Nelson that became one of his biggest hits and a classic of early rock and roll.
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C.
Nobody's Smiling
"Nobody's Smiling" is a 2014 studio album by American rapper Common that explores themes of violence, struggle, and hope in his hometown of Chicago.
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D.
There Is Nothin' Like a Dame
"There Is Nothin' Like a Dame" is a lively show tune from the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical *South Pacific*, sung by a group of sailors celebrating their longing for female companionship.
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E.
Thunder Road
Thunder Road is a critically acclaimed 1975 rock song by Bruce Springsteen that opens his album "Born to Run" and is celebrated for its cinematic storytelling and anthemic sound.
- F. None of above. chosen
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Subject: It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry Description of subject: "It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry" is a blues-influenced song by Bob Dylan, known for its laid-back groove and impressionistic lyrics.
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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
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linked to: It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry
The Bootleg Series Vol. 7: No Direction Home – The Soundtrack
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It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry
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The Bootleg Series Vol. 12: The Cutting Edge 1965–1966
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It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry (alternate takes)
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The Bootleg Series Vol. 5: Bob Dylan Live 1975, The Rolling Thunder Revue
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It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry
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album "Super Session"
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Leon Russell and the Shelter People
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It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry
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