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by Aaron Galbraith and Tony Attwood This is a look at the Bob’s various Grammy nominations over the years, including the other nominees in the category and the winner (if not Bob).  And as with other series that the two … Continue reading →

by Larry Fyffe No, Bob Dylan did not convert to the Islamic religion, but he’s apparently been influenced by the albeit western translations (ie, Fitzgerald/Khayyam) of the mystic writings of Persian inner-looking poets who fear not death nor the metaphor: … Continue reading →

The story so far… Gates Of Eden part I: The Lady In The Water Gates Of Eden part II: As if he was just taking dictation Gates Of Eden part III: Hello lamppost, nice to see ya Gates Of Eden … Continue reading →

By Tony Attwood In our earlier article “California Brown Eyed Baby” we revealed a set of lyrics from Dylan which seemed never to have been used.  I had a bash at writing some music (a “bash” being the apposite word here) … Continue reading →

Compiled by Tony Attwood from suggestions by readers of Untold Dylan, and cover versions used within articles. This is the third edition of the list of covers of Bob Dylan songs includes cover versions suggested by readers and cover versions … Continue reading →

The first three articles from 1997 appear at Never Ending Tour, 1997, part 1.  The Lonely Graveyards of the Mind Never Ending Tour 1997, part 2: Hanging onto a Shadow Never Ending Tour 1997, part 3: I came in from … Continue reading →

mr tambourine says “hi” It was 1982, and Dylan’s 80th birthday, oh Lord. And it is swamping me, in stuff. BBC  Radio      It Ain’t Me You’re Looking For: Bob Dylan at 80    5 x 15 minutes BBC  Radio Drama   Dinner … Continue reading →

Property of Jesus Part 1 By Larry Fyffe But you’ve picked up quite a story, and you’ve changed since the womb What happened to the real you, you’ve been captured, but by whom (Bob Dylan: Property Of Jesus) The double-edged … Continue reading →

by Jochen Markhorst Older New Yorkers probably remember the terrible screech the BMT Broadway train made as it turned east near 59th Street and Seventh Avenue. Almost three miles from West 4th Street, but on quiet evenings and with a … Continue reading →

The story so far… Gates Of Eden part I: The Lady In The Water Gates Of Eden part II: As if he was just taking dictation Gates Of Eden part III: Hello lamppost, nice to see ya Gates Of Eden … Continue reading →

Happy birthday Bob. Thank you for everything. From all the writers and all the commentators and all the readers at Untold Dylan.

Research and track selections by Aaron Galbraith, commentaries and random thoughts by Tony Attwood A list of the earlier articles in this series is given here This is part of an ongoing series of reviews of cover versions of Dylan … Continue reading →

by  Larry Fyffe Characteristic of the Post-Modern literary style, here’s Bob Dylan, singer / songwriter / musician, in the basement, mixing up the modern musical medicine show with the traditional murder ballad. Below a murder ballad of yore: She took … Continue reading →

Bob Dylan’s  Ongoing Critique of Social Injustice and Masters of War Part 1 Bob Dylan’s Ongoing Critique of Social Injustice and Masters of War Part 2 Bob Dylan’s Ongoing Critique of Social Injustice and Masters of War Part 3 by … Continue reading →

Hi Bob, A billion people will be saying the same thing to you today, and from what I know you’ll be sitting somewhere peaceful and quiet, with family and friends, just being you. And why not?  If I make it … Continue reading →

By Tony Attwood “All directions at once” is a series which looks at Bob Dylan’s writing as it evolves over time, rather than focusing entirely on individual songs or albums or an individual theme through Bob’s career.   The index of … Continue reading →

Gates Of Eden part I: The Lady In The Water Gates Of Eden part II: As if he was just taking dictation Gates Of Eden part III: Hello lamppost, nice to see ya Gates Of Eden part IV: Out of … Continue reading →

  An index to the whole series can be found at Dylan and Hardy By Larry Fyffe In a vault of the ‘Untold Archives”, there’s a copy of the original rendition of a well-known song by Bob Dylan. Exclusively for … Continue reading →

Report by Tony Attwood, based on press releases The Bob Dylan Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma will open on May 10, 2022, and details have been released as to what can be expected from the facility. Those behind the project are avoiding … Continue reading →

Bob Dylan’s  Ongoing Critique of Social Injustice and Masters of War Part 1 Bob Dylan’s Ongoing Critique of Social Injustice and Masters of War Part 2 by Taigen Dan Leighton Workingman’s Blues #2 “Workingman’s Blues #2” from “Modern Times” is … Continue reading →