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  By Tony Attwood In the old days, when we had records that played at 78rpm, we used to say there were three types of song: songs about love, songs about lost love and songs written for some new dance … 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 One of the many gems on the legendary compilation album Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First Psychedelic Era, 1965–1968 (1972) is the Like A Rolling Stone rip-off “A Public Execution” by the Texan garage rock band Mouse … Continue reading →

  By Tony Attwood From time to time we have articles submitted whcih point out that certain lyrics or maybe a melody in a Dylan song are copied from somewhere else.  I suspect most of us know that “Blowin in … Continue reading →

by Jochen Markhorst “On the bus he’s playing these cassette tapes of all this great old traditional stuff, because by then he knew I was really into it. He said, “This is a good song, you should learn this one.” … Continue reading →

   By Tony Attwood The last time I wrote about this song I wrote “To fall in love with you” is the third most accessed file on this site.  The only articles that have been read more are “Hard Rain’s … Continue reading →

By Tony Attwood In my previous article I wrote about “Don’t let me be misunderstood” but restricted my commentary because of technical problems.  Fingers crossed (which of course makes typing more difficult). Here is the Nina Simone version which I … Continue reading →

    We have in the past looked at – or perhaps I should say listened to – songs Bob has written but then never played, or maybe played just once, in concert.  There has also been a series on … 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 VIII      Boredom! Hail to you, Mother of Muses Odysseus is warmly welcomed by Alcinous, ruler of the island of Scheria and father of Nausicaa. He is treated to a banquet, and entertainment is provided by … Continue reading →

By Tony Attwood First off thank you to everyone who has written in and wished me well in our battle againsts the demons that have been causing us some problems. If you have an article for Untold that you have … Continue reading →

  A close look at Dylan as an artist through the MGM National Harbor gate, its welded scrap, casino setting, and quiet demand for slower attention. Dylan as an Artist: The MGM National Harbor Gate Bob Dylan’s iron gate at … Continue reading →

Initial notice If you have been wondering where we have been, we have had technical issues galore.  I have the site working again so I am putting up one of my own articles as I won’t get too upset if … Continue reading →

By Tony I am most sorry that for quite a few days of days Untold Dylan has been missing.  We have had a technical issue, and I have been keen to get that fully resolved before coming back and being … Continue reading →

Stranger In A Strange Land By Larry Fyffe What a drag it gets to be writing for the chosen few you, daisy mae, who are not even of the masses (Bob Dylan: Tarantula) Singer/songwriter/musician Bob Dylan, a member of God’s … Continue reading →

Sincere apologies if you have been trying to get onto Untold Dylan in the last few days and not been able to.   We have been having a technical issue and are working to resolve it. Hopefully we can now move … Continue reading →

Mother Of Muses part 7 by Jochen Markhorst VII         Spend’st thou thy fury on some worthless song Take me to the river, release your charms Let me lay down a while in your sweet, loving arms Wake me, shake me, … 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 Tony Attwood I am sorry to say we are having a spot of technical difficulty at the moment with the website, and so I can’t bring you the planned article at the moment.  But those people who know … Continue reading →

By Tony Attwood Come Rain or Come Shine was popularised by Judy Garland, having been written by Harold Arden and Johnny Mercer. The key theory surrounding the song is that it examines “the power of music to shape and reflect … Continue reading →