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  “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 →

by Larry Fyffe (I) was unable to do anything about the fire –                               (Bob Dylan: Tarantula) The fiery tension created by the conflict between spiritualistic teachings and … 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 →

by Jochen Markhorst In this series, we shine a spotlight on a thriving, fascinating, and polarizing fringe phenomenon within Dylanology: the semi-professional cover artist. And more specifically, on a veteran from the southern part of a small country on the … 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 →

By Larry Fyffe Singer, songwriter, musician Bob Dylan makes many literary allusions. For example:  & she say ok, but where will you be & i say I don’t know, mother, but I’m not tom joad (Bob Dylan: Tarantula) In John … Continue reading →

This article is part of our series looking at Dylan’s book “The Philosophy of Modern Song”. By Tony Attwood “A certain girl is a song” by Ernie K-Doe who recorded “Mother in Law” was the song I looked at in … Continue reading →

by Larry Fyffe & HG Wells unheeded (Bob Dylan: Tarantula) Britisher Herbert Wells wrote the story called “The Invisible Man”. Akin to Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein monster story, Wells’ main character becomes mad due to taking chemicals in an effort to … Continue reading →

Discover Dylan’s Broken Record Philosophy. See how looping lyrics, evolving performances, and stacked studio takes create depth, inspire modern artists, and offer practical lessons for everyday learning. The “Broken Record” Philosophy: Dylan’s Architecture of the Infinite Loop Listening to music … Continue reading →

by Jochen Markhorst In this series, we shine a spotlight on a thriving, fascinating, and polarizing fringe phenomenon within Dylanology: the semi-professional cover artist. And more specifically, on a veteran from the southern part of a small country on the … Continue reading →

by Jochen Markhorst 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 nobody – gimme a kiss … 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 Tony Attwood Previously in this series about Dylan songs that have changed my life, I wrote about Restless Farewell Long and Wasted Years  Mississippi Foot of Pride If you want to send me a new article or you … Continue reading →

by Jochen Markhorst Jan: “First, I created a drum track on my trusty old Roland TR-626 drum machine (just the bass drum, hi-hat and snare). Then I invited Fons to sing and play the acoustic guitar accompaniment. I played the … 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 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 →