Author Archives: Tony Attwood

  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 →

  Both music fandom and regulated online gambling operate in digital environments where consumer attention is won, held, and converted into repeated visits. A long-running artist community sustains itself through newsletters, thematic archives, tour announcements, and small-scale merchandise, while a … Continue reading →

  By Larry Fyffe here lies bob dylan murdered from behind by trembling flesh (Bob Dylan: Tarantula) In the movie “Gun The Man Down”, it’s prostitute Janice who gets shot down by her jealous man, an outlaw who escapes with … Continue reading →

  by Jochen Markhorst XVIII    Mankind’s spiritual odessey through life Key West is under the sun Under the radar – under the gun You stay to the left and then you lean to the right Feel the sunlight on your … Continue reading →

  By Tony Attwood There are two Johnny Cash songs in Dylan’s “Philosophy of Modern Song.”    One is “Don’t Take Your Guns to Town” and today’s chosen song, “Big River.” And musically, “Big River” is a very challenging song; … 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 choice of Bob’s greatest composition year by year  we have…. 1961.  “I was young when … Continue reading →

  by Jochen Markhorst XVII     It’s a game I play the gumbo limbo spirituals I know all the Hindu rituals People tell me that I’m truly blessed Bougainvillea bloomin’ in the summer and spring Winter here is an unknown thing … Continue reading →

  The Index of the current series of articles on this site can be found on the home page: Untold Dylan    Links to all the articles relating to songs nominated by Bob Dylan in the “Philosophy of Modern Song” … Continue reading →

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

  by Jochen Markhorst XVI      The Sonic Light Being I play the gumbo limbo spirituals I know all the Hindu rituals People tell me that I’m truly blessed Bougainvillea bloomin’ in the summer and spring Winter here is an unknown … Continue reading →

  Recent posts Bob Dylan’s greatest compositions year by year: 1969 – I’ll have you any time Key West part 15: Amelia Theme Time Radio Hour: Dogs and neighbours Do the earliest of Dylan’s recordings actually entertain, or indeed tell … Continue reading →

    Recent posts Bob Dylan’s greatest compositions year by year: 1969 – I’ll have you any time Key West part 15: Amelia Index of current series Untold Dylan By Tony Attwood One of the great delights of Bob’s post-doctorate … 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…. 1961.  “I was young when I left home” 1962:  Tomorrow is a long time 1963: Seven Curses 1964: Gates of … Continue reading →

  by Jochen Markhorst XV       Amelia The fishtail ponds and the orchid trees They can give you the bleedin’ heart disease People tell me – I oughta try a little tenderness Amelia Street – Bay View Park Walkin’ in the … Continue reading →

Dogs and neighbours By Tony Attwood This is where I seriously begin to get worried abut Bob and his choice of music, or perhaps more accurately about my ability to write any more in this series.   And I wonder, am … Continue reading →

When people think about gaming soundtracks or slot themes, Bob Dylan is not usually the first name that comes to mind. His unique brand of music sits firmly in the folk and rock tradition, built on strong lyrical storytelling rather … Continue reading →