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I've never had the pleasure of seeing Mr. Dylan in concert. Does anyone know when he'll be in the midwest?
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Dylan's Poetry
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Bob Dylan is a natural mystic. I believe that much of what Bob writes comes from places inside of him he doesn't fully understand. He deals in prophecy and spiritual areas that make his music and words and the way he performs so compelling. He appeals to things common to all human beings. As his former producer Bob Johnson said: "God didn't just tap him on the shoulder--he kicked him in the ass!!"
Bob Dylan was put here on this earth at this time to head people in the direction of truth. There are many great songs and great songwriters but not many are annointed like Bob Dylan is.
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How does it feeeel?
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Dylan and Young
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Neil Young
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Feb 26 2008, 4:50 AM EST by
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The two greats in my opinion. Dylan is the poetical genius lyric wise, Young the poetical genius spirit wise.
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Feb 26 2008, 4:50 AM EST
Hi, I think Dylan and Young are the 2 GREATEST SONGWRITERS IN THE WORLD!!
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The Greatest Album
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1975 - Blood on the Tracks
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Aug 16 2007, 10:01 AM EDT by
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Not only is Blood on the Tracks the greatest set of songs Dylan ever wrote, but it is possibly the greatest set of songs anyone has written. From a Pop Music History perspective, it hits on what had previously made Dylan's career influential and great(folk-rock, country-rock, confessional lyrics, abstract lyrics, etc...). Additionally, it falls at the pivotal point in music history which separates the old from the new, as the Rock that Dylan and the Stones and the Beatles and everyone else had made was slowly overtaken by punk and other such genres. But, even without that historical context, it still stands as Bob Dylan's single greatest collection of songs.
First off, the instrumentation on the record is amazing, as Dylan's vocals, guitar, and harmonica are in the greatest shape they had ever been. Additionally, the two groups that backed him up in these sessions are sympathetic to the songs, and they feel the groove of each track. This is evident from the ringing guitars of "Tangled Up in Blue" to the Kooper-esque organ on "Idiot Wind." The brilliant instrumentation keeps each song thematically and musically, while still keeping the album varied enough for the listener to have to do his own job of listening.
After that, the words strike true. Whether or not this album is about Sara Lownds, Dylan allows every word to sound like it happened to him. However, every song, while feeling specific lyrically, is absolutely universal in the end. The man in "Tangled Up In Blue" is every man who went around the country with his girl and him chasing each other, no matter if he drove a car, or her ex got into dealing with slaves. The line between the personal and the surreal and the universal is blurred, and it doesn't matter anymore to Dylan. They're all the same in the end, and it Dylan finally, truly realizes it. Unlike Blonde on Blonde and Highway 61 Revisted, where the symbolism was druggy, here it is rustic, and thus takes on a quality of truth.
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Aug 16 2007, 10:01 AM EDT
I wanted to reply to agree with the famous Anonymous that Blood on the Tracks is the greatest album title, but I just realised I wrote that myself months ago! So I'll just say I think rustic is the perfect word to describe this album.
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Bob's in New Zealand.
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Bob's Tour Schedule
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Aug 9 2007, 2:03 AM EDT by
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Dylan started his N.Z.tour last night in Christchurch ,all reports are he is in good voice and the band is great. quite a bluesy concert with a hugh exceptence from sold out croud.All his N.Z. concerts ,3 of, are sold out . I missed out on tickets,verry sad. The whole country is abuzz,all the radio stations have been doing Dylan stuff all week. The man has hugh respect in this country. For me ,I just feel great knowing he is here.
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Bit hard on old pete Mate
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Peter's Faves
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My earlyst memory of music was sitting around the piano at family gatherings,singing folk songs, "Irene Goodnidht," "This Land is Your Land ," along with many other loved favorites, even "Greensleves". A long line of folk music lead to Dylan ,then Dylan took the leed,and showed the way. Old Pete and his mates just couldnt cope with change, but were an important part of where Dylan went.
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Aug 5 2007, 11:29 AM EDT
"Giday folkrockman, a question out of the blue ,I like to think he'd do just fine,how about the words of "Joey" or "Tweeter and the Monkey Man,'' if Dylan went to a gangsta-rap Newport to do a spot, I'd wana be there. The ability of Bob to change, is a part of who he is. I wonder what he'd think of that.? Hay Man , this wiki is just great , thanks from downunder." Good points!
"Johnny's in the basement, mixin' up the medicine ..."
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Renaldo and Clara
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Bob and the Movies!
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Jun 23 2007, 5:09 PM EDT by
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I have just begun looking for a copy of Dylan's 'Renaldo and Clara', without any success. I saw the original four hour film in an obscure cinema in London when I was fifteen years old, in 1976. I loved it, although doubtlessly missed a great deal that perhaps I would now appreciate more. Is anyone able to help me find a copy?
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The Big D
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Bob Dylan Everything: Songs, Tour, Movies, Books, Poetry, Videos
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Jun 19 2007, 1:11 PM EDT by
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Ive seen Bob Dylan 3 times so far, and Im gonna miss his next Canadian appearance due to a wedding. If you haven't seen the legend play, do so. Great show, unique every time.
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Frankie Lee
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ballad of frankie lee
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May 27 2007, 5:03 AM EDT by
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This song to me is like an episode of Seinfeld. It's a song about nothing really. Correct me if I'm wrong. It's brilliant!
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May 16 2007, 10:04 PM EDT by
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Bob please get rid of at least 2 drummers, your Greatest Hits, your best ever , donot have the overpowerinf sound of drums !!
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May 16 2007, 9:59 PM EDT by
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i would like to have a personal conversation with Bob Dylan
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Soul Mates
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Peter's Faves
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Apr 29 2007, 6:33 PM EDT by
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Peter my sweet,
"clung to a ludicrous notion of cultural expression" Maybe there was a bad connection and this was all you were able to hear? Mr. Dylan shares my soul plugged & unplugged. He is certainly one of the 12 apostles.
Still Knockin' on Heavens Door, Beloved
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It's All Over Now Baby Blue
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Apr 23 2007, 7:57 PM EDT by
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This song to me is about reaching the absolute rock bottom, the complete and utter end of something, accepting it and making a new beginning. No song has ever expressed this state more profoundly both in the lyrics and in the way that it is sung. This is the genius of Dylan. In one turn of phrase he can say it all. "Forget the dead you've left, they will not follow you".
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Tomorrow is a Long Time
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1972 - More Bob Dylan Greatest Hits
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Apr 23 2007, 7:09 PM EDT by
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This song is a quiet masterpiece in my opinion. Utterly heart rending. And Lay Lady Lay is gorgeously romantic. How could a girl possibly say no to that!?
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Favourite lyric: "The ghost of electricity...
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1966 - Blonde on Blonde
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Apr 23 2007, 11:21 AM EDT by
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Have to agree with Alias. I get a shiver every time I hear it.
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Idiot Wind
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1975 - Blood on the Tracks
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Apr 23 2007, 11:09 AM EDT by
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One of Dylan's all time best. Devastating lyrics and emotion. And the way he turns the phrase in the last line from the personal to the universal. "It's a wonder we can even feed ourselves". Although it is such a personal song, it could be about any one of us. Idiot Wind is also great because of the WAY he sings it. He is just seething with loss and anger and bitterness and sadness. It's All Over Now Baby Blue is very similar in that sense. I love this place by the way. My very first memory is of late afternoon light, a bowl of fruit on a kitchen table, a green armchair and my mother's skirt twirling as she danced me around the kitchen to Just Like a Woman. We played If You See Her Say Hello at her wake. Dylan has been and always will be the soundtrack to my life.
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Mar 30 2007, 4:21 PM EDT by
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This is amazing and quite original! I absolutely love your setup. come if you like and give some feedback. you don't have to if you don't feel like it.
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Mar 12 2007, 6:38 PM EDT by
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bob dylan is a great artist and its awesome that people still appreciate him, especially after you get those untalented Barbie girls singing and dancing on stage
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Leave out the junk and it's a great album!
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1970 - Self Portrait
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Yeah, my first reaction to "Self Portrait" was a big "Ugh!" It was difficult to listen to him destroying his own songs ("Like a Rolling Stone") or embarassing himself with those of others ("The Boxer").
But now, thanks to the magic of CD players and the skip button, you can skip over the junk, and what's left is a very good album! It's got a nice relaxed feel to it, with plenty of wamth. (Actually, one of these days I'll burn an "alternate" copy so I don't need to worry about finding the skip button ...)
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Mar 5 2007, 8:34 PM EST
"Yeah, my first reaction to "Self Portrait" was a big "Ugh!" It was difficult to listen to him destroying his own songs ("Like a Rolling Stone") or embarassing himself with those of others ("The Boxer").
But now, thanks to the magic of CD players and the skip button, you can skip over the junk, and what's left is a very good album! It's got a nice relaxed feel to it, with plenty of wamth. (Actually, one of these days I'll burn an "alternate" copy so I don't need to worry about finding the skip button ...)" I agree! I really like "Days of 49" which almost unknown, even to Dylan fans.
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