Barbaro was not a trained singer or guitar player before being cast, but picked them up quickly as to not do a disservice to Baez's skills.

According to Baez, Dylan affectionately called her Ramona, leading fans to believe this track is about his fellow folk singer. The pair began to take opposite stances on music in the mid-’60s. Dylan began to become less politically minded around that time–which stood in stark contrast to Baez and her beliefs.