Author Archives: Tony Attwood

By Tony Attwood Editorial note: I regret to say I have had a major problem with the computers that run Untold Dylan, which means that, among other things, I am not receiving or able to send emails at the moment.  … Continue reading →

  Continuing our look at the songs Bob chose in his book, The Philosophy of Modern Song. By Tony Attwood Ernest Kador Jr.  was born in 1933 and died in 2001, aged 68, and was primarily known for the song … Continue reading →

Important note: A technical event has meant that for the past few days I have not been able to receive emails, and thus not been able to post up articles written by anyone other than myself.   If you are waiting … Continue reading →

  by Jochen Markhorst XXII      The Big-Lipped Alligator Twelve years old and they put me in a suit Forced me to marry a prostitute There were gold fringes on her wedding dress That’s my story but not where it ends … Continue reading →

  By Tony Attwood Editorial note: I regret to say I have had a major problem with the computers that run Untold Dylan, which means that, among other things, I am not receiving or able to send emails at the … Continue reading →

By Tony Attwood One of the many great things about Bob’s book, “The Philosophy of Modern Song,” is the astonishing variety of the songs that he chose, and the fact that so many of them have utterly amazing and fascinating … Continue reading →

  Previously in the “Song of the Year” series 1961.  I was young when I left home 1962:  Tomorrow is a long time 1963: Seven Curses 1964: Gates of Eden 1965: Visions of Johnanna 1966: One of Us Must Know (Sooner or Later) 1967 part 1: “Drifter’s … Continue reading →

by Jochen Markhorst XXI      My motto is Treat ‘Em Like a Prostitute Wherever I travel – wherever I roam I’m not that far from the convent home I do what I think is right – what I think is best … Continue reading →

  By Tony Attwood Last week I wrote the article ” Can a Dylan song actually be a life-changing experience? which focused on “Restless Farewell”. That article came entirely out of listening once again to the song and my recognition … Continue reading →

  By Tony Attwood I am not at all sure if Bob included “Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves” – the 1971 hit from Cher (her first number 1) because he likes the song or because it is indeed one of the … Continue reading →

By Larry Fyffe And he carries a reminder Of every glove that laid him down (Simon & Garfunkel: The Boxer) The above song about a boxer gets changed a bit by Bob Dylan: And he carries a reminder Of every … Continue reading →

    By Tony Attwood Details of all our current series and recent articles can be found on the home page A list of the songs we have chosen as the best of the year, starting with 1961, is given at … Continue reading →

by Jochen Markhorst XX        The girl with the giggle in her voice Wherever I travel – wherever I roam I’m not that far from the convent home I do what I think is right – what I think is best … Continue reading →

  By Tony Attwood It is incredibly easy to listen to Dylan songs that one has known for years – decades even – and somehow find oneself tucked into the cosiness of an old favourite which itself brings its own … Continue reading →

  By Larry Fyffe In his booklet, singer/songwriter Bob Dylan makes reference to a well-known actor, singer, and dancer: & get out there to meet James Cagney (Bob Dylan: Tarantula) Cagney was famous for performing the following jingoistic, albeit humorous, … Continue reading →

  By Tony Attwood There is an index to our current series and recent articles on the home page.   If you would care to write an article about Bob Dylan, his music, or the music he influenced or was influenced by, … Continue reading →

There are songs in Dylan’s later catalogue that feel as though they were written under strict instruction and then somehow escaped the limits of the assignment. “Huck’s Tune,” written for Lucky You, is one of them. On paper, it belongs … Continue reading →

  By Tony Attwood Details of all our current series and recent articles can be found on the home page Previously in this series, which offers my very personal choice of Bob’s greatest composition year by year,  we have…. 1961.  I … Continue reading →

  by Jochen Markhorst XIX       The Bare Necessities Wherever I travel – wherever I roam I’m not that far from the convent home I do what I think is right – what I think is best Mystery Street off Mallory … Continue reading →

  There is an index to our current series and recent articles on the home page.   If you would care to write an article about Bob Dylan, his music, or the music he influenced or was influenced by, please do … Continue reading →