Like its predecessor, the masterpiece Shadows in the Night ( my review here), this album is enticing a whole new audience to the Bob Dylan musical repertoire; the type of audience which lounged their music away and didn’t think twice,…
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Meandering Thoughts about the Beatles Anthology
In Australia, my first recollection of hearing The Beatles was at the tender age of six. In primary school we danced incessantly to Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da and Yellow Submarine. It was a daily exercise ritual and I became increasingly disheartened and…
Tagged with: anthology, Bob Dylan, england, episodes, george harrison, help, john lennon, love me do, Ob-La-Da, Ob-La-Di, paul mccartney, the beatles, Yellow Submarine
Posted in Music, Reflections
Posted in Music, Reflections
Dylan’s Desert Island Revue – Final Compilation Release
On the 4th September this year I initiated a project on the Bob Dylan Expecting Rain – Rare Recordings forum. The project entailed compiling Bob Dylan’s greatest live recordings, which are felt by members as superseding their original. One member…
Tagged with: Bob Dylan, discussion, Dylan's Desert Island Revue, Expecting Rain, rare recordings, unreleased live recordings
Posted in Music
Posted in Music
The Wonder Years and ‘Catch The Wind’
In the chilly hours and minutesOf uncertainty, I want to beIn the warm hold of your loving mind. To feel you all around me,And to take your hand, along the sand.Ah, but I may as well try and catch the…
Tagged with: Bob Dylan, Catch the Wind, Don't Look back, Donovan, The Wonder years
Posted in Movies and TV, Music, Reflections
Posted in Movies and TV, Music, Reflections
Do you want hear a really good song? ‘Right Down the Line’ by Ron Sexsmith
We hear songs every day and most of them we don’t really pay attention too. But the moment I heard Ron Sexsmith’s version of Gerry Rafferty’s hit, ‘Right Down the Line’ I knew I had to listen to more of…
5 Reasons Bob Dylan is a God
This article 5 reasons Bob Dylan is a god from the Tampa Bay Times was a fun read especially the following section: 5. The truth The Dylan I’ve always loved is exactly like the one encountered by a 24-year-old cop in…
Tagged with: Bob Dylan, Kristie Buble, Star Wars episode 7, Tampa Bay Times, The Force Awakens
Posted in Music
Posted in Music
Bob Dylan’s ‘Shadows in the Night’ and his second single ‘Stay With Me’.
Bob Dylan stated in a press release about his upcoming Shadows in the Night….’I don’t see myself as covering these songs in any way. They’ve been covered enough. Buried, as a matter a fact. What me and my band are…
Tagged with: Bob Dylan, Frank Sinatra, Full Moon and Empty Arms, Shadows in the Night, Stay With Me
Posted in Music
Posted in Music
How I Always Knew Bob Dylan was a ‘Little Boy Drummer’ Fan
Years ago as I awaited my Santa Claus delivery in earnest, I often wondered if Dylan like me was a closet ‘Little Drummer Boy’ fan. Much of Dylan’s music was probably inspired by that song. Why? Because Little drummer boy…
Making The First Step – Dylanholics Anonymous
Observation Blogger (OB) – Hi, my name is Observation Blogger. Dylanholic Anonymous (DA) – Hi Observation Blogger (everyone) OB – Hey, I am a Dylanholic. DA – Glad you have come to join us today Observation Blogger. OB – Gee…
Weird Clip of People Running Up on Stage and Touching Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan in Dubuque, Iowa Absolutely Sweet Marie How relaxed was Bob and the band with those ragamuffins? What a great version of his own song! That redhead’s performance in the finale might have made Bob’s eyes wobble.
