I think what I appreciate most about Dylan [and a few others like him] is that they are completely their own. They follow no one, aren't chasing commercial hits and really don't care what others may think. They have a terrific gift and just want share their music.
Again, I am not a huge Dylan fan but man do I appreciate the man and his music. Sometimes putting the headphones on and listening to Dylan just makes the world go away.
My favorite Dylan song will always be "Knockin on Heaven's Door" .....
Regardless of the song .... when Dylan sings it is unmistakeningly Dylan. Check him singing "Little Drummer Boy" at ...
I really like him with the Travelling Wilbury's .... talk about a "super group".
BobK
On 2011-04-05, at 12:15 AM, GPS2003 wrote:
My Dylan association ran a similar line to you Clint........as a young man I knew of him in his early career, did not particularly follow his music, thinking it was good but ultimately not going to go anywhere. He seemed to attract a following of oddballs, hippies and those who felt the world owed them a living. I was not into any of that crowd and did not want to see be seen liking or following someone who had those kind of followers, but I still held a deep respect for his songwriting talents whilst not being particularly impressed by his vocal talents. Then I heard his "It's All Over Now Baby Blue" and my interest was renewed for a while, but once again my enthusiasm waned untill the album "Blood On The Tracks" was released which I believe is one if not the best Dylan album ever. "BOTT" was quickly followed up with "Desire" with the superb opening track "Hurricane" and the moody poignant "One More Cup Of Coffee" and I became hooked for life, and like you Clint I'm a bigger fan now than I ever was.
SmUrFy"Rebel souls, deserters we are called.
Chose a gun and threw away the sun.
Now these towns, they all know our name.6-gun sound is our claim to fame.
I can hear them say"
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