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- How Bob Dylan revealed how the form of folk songs could be changed forever.
- What makes Bob Dylan so very special?
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- Is there anyone else who can write songs in such a variety of styles as Bob?
- The times they are a changing – both then and now.
- Sixty years of staying up past the dawn.
- Murder Most Foul part 8: “I can only hope I can be as influential”
- Bob’s “San Francisco Bay Blues” and Jessee Fuller
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The Philosophy of Modern Song: “Big River” and the question of rhymes
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
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From Gamblin Willie to the online gambling sites
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
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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 odyssey through life
by Jochen Markhorst XVIII Mankind’s spiritual odyssey 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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