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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 →

  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 →