"A man is a success if he gets up in the morning and gets to bed at night, and in between he does what he wants to do." - Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman on May 24, 1941 in Duluth, Minnesota) is an American singer-songwriter, musician and poet, whose place in American and European culture in the 1960s through to the present is unique.
Much of Dylan's best known work is from the 1960s, when he became an informal documentarian and reluctant figurehead of American unrest. Some of his songs, such as "Blowin' in the Wind" and "The Times They Are A-Changin'", became anthems of the anti-war and civil rights movements. He remains an influential and popular artist; his most recent album of new songs, 2006's Modern Times, reached #1 on the charts in the US and #3 in Britain.
Dylan's early lyrics incorporated politics, social commentary, philosophy and literary influences, defying existing pop music conventions and appealing widely to the counterculture of the time. While expanding and personalizing musical styles, Dylan has shown steadfast devotion to traditions of American song, from folk and country/blues to rock and roll and rockabilly, to Gaelic balladry, even jazz, swing and Broadway.
Dylan performs with the guitar, keyboard and harmonica. Backed by a changing lineup of musicians, he has toured steadily since the late 1980s. He has also recently performed alongside other iconic artists, such as Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, Tom Petty and Eric Clapton. Although his contributions as a performer and recording artist have been central to his career, his songwriting is generally held as his highest accomplishment. (read more)
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You threw the bums a dime in your prime, didn't you?
People'd call, say, "Beware doll, you're bound to fall"
You thought they were all kiddin' you
You used to laugh about
Everybody that was hangin' out
Now you don't talk so loud
Now you don't seem so proud
About having to be scrounging for your next meal.
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Bob Dylan - Like A Rolling Stone 1966
Phenomenal 1966 performance of Like A Rolling Stone in City Hall, Newcastle (props to Country Jim). Dylan is absolutely manic, a must-watch.
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- I was on the train, coming home from work last night listening to Bob Dylan's ?Masters of War? and reading Simon Singh & Edzard Ernst's ?Trick or Treatment?, when the words of the song started to transform. ...
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- Bob Dylan ? Good As I Been To You. 2009/07/10. Extra! Extra! There has just been a pretty big Spotify update. First find is an album that will make a friend of mine very happy. Enjoy! Bob Dylan ? Good As I Been To You ...
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EVERYTHING EXCEPT COMPROMISE
OH YES! The record companies are going all out to promote this new box set of Dylan songs. The Set even has it's own trailer, check it out.
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- BobDylan.com - Official web site, including lyrics
- Official site includes discography, lyrics, sound files, and tour dates.
- Bob Dylan at Wikipedia
- A series of articles on the songwriter's career and notable albums and songs.
- Bob Dylan - Expecting Rain
- Bob Dylan: One of the pioneer sites on the Web dealing with Bob Dylan, Dylan's influences, lyrics, records and the latest concert reviews. Updated daily.
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confetta wrote...
GREAT LENS!
My favorite song is "Visions of Johanna" but...I voted for my 2nd favorite anyhow ; )
YaY!
vipey wrote...
great lens
I love bob dylan
tangled up in blue has to be my favorite song
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