Author Archives: Tony Attwood

. By Larry Fyffe . According to Robert Graves’ writings (and others), the goddesses and gods of mythologies change over time. Mani, called Mona by songwriter Bob Dylan, is the god of the moon, and Sol, the goddess of the … Continue reading →

  By Tony Attwood (publisher of Untold Dylan). Jochen Markhorst is a regular reviewer of Dylan’s work on Untold and many of his books have appeared on this site as a series of articles. Thus, throughout you have a choice of … Continue reading →

  By Tony Attwood This series looks at Bob’s selections of tracks for his post-doctoral book “The Philosophy of Modern Song”.  A list of the tracks we have covered so far appears at the end of the article. Today’s focus … Continue reading →

by Jochen Markhorst We are distracted by the cat, the soft, grazing light and Carole’s bare feet, but the needlepoint tapestry in question can also be seen on the cover; in her right hand. “A tapestry to feel and see, … Continue reading →

  Recent pieces Can a Bob Dylan song be a life-changing experience? Visions of Johanna Jan’s Take 5: Ballad Of Hollis Brown By Tony Attwood Ten years ago I wrote a piece about “Yonder Comes Sin” and raved about its … Continue reading →

  There is a particular kind of character Dylan keeps returning to across sixty years of writing. Not the saint, not the protest hero, not even the drifter exactly. The gambler. The person who has agreed to live or die … Continue reading →

    By Tony Attwood Previously in this series. Restless Farewell Long and Wasted Years Mississippi Foot of Pride Things have changed Angelina This series contains a totally personal set of reflections about how a few Dylan compositions have had … Continue reading →

Introductory comments by Tony Attwood, publisher. If you are a regular visitor to Untold Dylan, you will know that primarily the thoughts and comments you read here are very positive about Bob Dylan’s work as a lyricist and musician. However, … Continue reading →

By Tony Attwood Look it up on Google and you find that “Long Tall Sally” is a clothing shop for women who are over 5’8″ tall.  But the name of course comes from the Little Richard record – the clothing … Continue reading →

by Larry Fyffe (F)or it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree (Galations 3:13) In the standard version of Greek mythology, the hide of the Golden Ram is hung on an oak tree near the shore … Continue reading →

by Jochen Markhorst Claude Debussy is quite upset by the review in Le Temps on 25 October 1905. Critic Pierre Lalo, normally a devoted Debussy fan, is not particularly impressed by La Mer: “Je n’entends, je ne vois, je ne … Continue reading →

By Tony Attwood A list of the previous “songs of the year” articles is given at the end of this piece. The notion of there being a Dylan “song of the year” for each and every year is of course, … Continue reading →

  A list of previous articles in this series is given at the end.  If you have an article you would like published on this site please write to Tony@schools.co.uk By Tony Attwood This series contains a totally personal set … Continue reading →

    A list of all the songs that we have so far considered and presented recordings of, is given after the article. By Tony Attwood “Big Boss Man” is one of those songs that can be dismissed as “another … Continue reading →

by Jochen Markhorst XXV There’s a code in the lyrics Key West is the place to be If you’re lookin’ for immortality Key West is paradise divine Key West is fine and fair If you lost your mind you’ll find … Continue reading →

  “Decoding Dylan.  Searching for the sources to the songs of Bob Dylan” Book by Domenico de Luca.   Review by Tony Attwood Here is a paradox: in our Western society, we tend to value originality, while we tend to sneer … Continue reading →

  Restless Farewell Long and Wasted Years  Mississippi Foot of Pride As I have confessed, a few Dylan songs have given me more than the pleasure of listening to them.  Rather, they have been part of a change within my … Continue reading →

Explore useful student lessons from Bob Dylan songs about change, pressure, voice, doubt, focus, and learning to think for yourself. You never really “finish” Bob Dylan. Hearing one of his songs at the age of sixteen and hearing the same … Continue reading →

  by Jochen Markhorst XXIV     Willie’s backward psychology I play both sides against the middle Pickin’ up that pirate radio signal I heard the news – I heard your last request Fly around my Pretty Little Miss I don’t love … Continue reading →