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They Shot Little Bobby Down

  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

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Key West Part XVIII    Mankind’s spiritual odessey through life

  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

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The Philosophy of Modern Song: Big River and a long, long journey

  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

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Bob Dylan’s composition of 1971: after the downturn two utter masterpieces

  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

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Key West part 17: It’s a game

  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

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The Philosophy of Modern Song: From “Masters of War” to Edwin Starrr.

  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

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Bob Dylan’s greatest composition of 1970

  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

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Key West XVI      The Sonic Light Being

  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

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Bob Dylan Theme time radio hour: three final selections and one complete show

  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

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The Philosophy of Modern Song: Everybody Cryin’ Mercy

    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

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Bob Dylan’s greatest compositions year by year: 1969 – I’ll have you any time

  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

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Key West part 15: Amelia

  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

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Theme Time Radio Hour: Dogs and neighbours

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

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Dylan’s Legacy Lives on in the Gaming World

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

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Do the earliest of Dylan’s recordings actually entertain, or indeed tell us anything?

  Recent Posts The Philosophy of Modern Song: Key to the Highway – the origin of the blues Dylan’s song of the year: 1968. Bob stops, but even so…. By Tony Attwood “I Got a New Girl” is one of … Continue reading

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The Philosophy of Modern Song: Key to the Highway – the origin of the blues

  A list of the other songs nominated by Bob within his post-doctorate  book, which we have already covered, is given at the end.   Each article has at least one recording of the song within it. —————– By Tony Attwood … Continue reading

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Dylan’s song of the year: 1968. Bob stops, but even so….

  Previously in this 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 Escape” 1967 part 2:  … Continue reading

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Key West part 14: To make this Key West dock my home

  by Jochen Markhorst XIV      To make this Key West dock my home 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 … Continue reading

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Theme Time Radio Hour: Eyes – and one of the greatest songs Bob selected

  By Tony Attwood This episode focused on “eyes” and was first broadcast on 9 August 2006.    And what strikes me with this selection is that it is much more modern than many of the earlier selections Bob made … Continue reading

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Beyond the era of the genius composer – the utterly unexpected journey of one Dylan song

Publisher’s note: The original version of this post was fine upon putting it up, but it subsequently corrupted.  My apologies for this – I’ve not seen this happen before and it has taken me a day to get it sorted … Continue reading

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