Bob Dylan is an American Icon. The way that his music and his message inspires musicians and music fans to this day is incredible. I remember a few years ago when I saw Dylan at the New American Music Union Festival in Pittsburgh in the summer of 2008. That night we watched up and coming fads like Gnarls Barkley, we saw impressive talent and showmanship as Jack White led the Raconteurs, and we watched Bob Dylan, the legend, close out the evening. The fact that the headliner for the "New" American Music Union was a man who began his music career five decades earlier is impressive.
His lyrics are genius, his message is powerful, his guitar playing moves along, his voice is a trademark, and his music is timeless.
This is a wonderfully written song about a complicated world, I hope you enjoy.
Great song. Great album. Loving this idea. I gave you a shout on my blog...you inspired me to post my monthly playlist. Check when you can.
ReplyDeleteMy SOTD for 9/23/10 is "Sleepytime in the Western World" by Blitzen Trapper. I walked into the Beaver Falls Coffee and Tea Company a little bit groggy this morning. I sat down at a table alone and scanned my iTunes.
ReplyDeleteThe first song to catch my eye happened to be this one. The tune is catchy, and the lyrics are easy to pick up. The lead singer has a unique voice. Breakdowns are used very well create an anticipation for the chorus to come back in. On a lonely, tired morning it was simply destined to be Song of the Day.