i never got into dylan and i've never gotten into morrissey, but i know people who are PASSIONATE about one or the other or both. i can appreciate them both as poets and i think they've both created really interesting images for themselves, but as far as the music goes, i don't get it. other people do. some people i know can't understand why i'm so nuts about prince and bowie. it's all relative, i suppose.

I don't like Bob Dylan

His music has never done much for me, but his songs do, and for me that's the appeal. Yeah he made a lot of crap from the late 70s through to the late 80s, but his early work and his most recent efforts are magnificent. It's not about his sound, but what he has to say. I have to respect him as a songwriter, it would be churlish not to.

Cloudbuster said:

absolutely right. i kinda have the same thing going on with neil young.
i can't stand his voice but because a lot of his songs are so strong, i
just had to get used to it because his lyrics are great.

IstenSzek said:

Cloudbuster said:

IstenSzek said:

That's the shag I owed you from the GD forum.

I can't even begin to explain this to you. If you don't get him, you just don't get him. However, I will say this - no one and I mean no one, writes lyrics like Bob. They have meaning and relevance and they all stand the test of time. Bob is a true musician who doesn't need fancy gimicks or sex appeal to sell his records.

I realize he is not to everyones taste, but if you take the time to really listen to his music and hear the lyrics, you just might start to understand why so many millions around the world consider him the best in his field.

If you are hearbroken, Time out of Mind is a great album to get. Other than that, I have no prior experience with Bob Dylan. Then my mom took me to see him this year and what I heard was 2 hours of great music. I didn't know most of the songs but it didnt' matter. I couldn't really understand what he was saying but for some reason, it still didn't matter. He's got an amazing band. You probably have to see it live to get into it. I had the same experience once with the Grateful Dead. I almost loved to hate them, then I saw them and my mind was changed. So go check him out if he comes to town at a AAA baseball park near you for $60. Pretty cheap and worth it for a legend. He's also got some great opening acts with him, including Jimmy Vaughn (Stevie's brother)

Jimi Hendrix was crazy about him..thats about the only thing I dig him for..

He is one of the people whose success I just don't understand.

"Bob is a true musician who doesn't need fancy gimicks or sex appeal to sell his records.."

But isn't that in itself kind of his gimick? He's the simple folk icon who just needs a stool and a guitar. I think Bob Dylan is more consience of his image than people think. He's the prototype singer/songwriter and I do think he is careful to uphold that.

Graycap23 said:

If I called you an idiot, then tripped over and fell off a huge cliff and pulled out my mobile phone and faced the dilemma of having time for only one last phone call, I'd call you and repeat the sentiment expressed at the beginning of this paragraph.

kisscamille said:

I will take a Curtis Mayfield anyday of the week, when it comes to that department.

Word 2 Graycap23, me NEITHER

Harlepolis said:

Oh, I wonder why.

Number23 said:

You don't have to,,,you won't get it anyway!

Harlepolis said:

I can't jump either. You win.
[Edited 9/7/06 8:43am]

Number23 said:

omg

Number23 said:

Number23 said:

Dance? Jump?

Whatever peanuts butter your jelly, chump

Harlepolis said:

You're right. I probably am the devil. Boo.

Number23 said:

After u hung up the phone.....that fact would still remain.

Number23 said:

Well, If the shoe fits,,,,wear it

I really never paid much attention to Bob. I knew he was all legendary and whatnot, but I never delved into his catalogue.

Then I saw him do a prefect set at Glastonbury years ago. Between him and a bottle of wine I was able to completely forget about all the muddy wasteland I'd been tromping thru for days and it was just a magical performance.

After that I meant to devote some time to him but it still hasn't happened But based on that one performance I do at least KINDA get why he gets the love that he does.

Graycap23 said:

Correct! Indeed, you would still be labelled with the generic term I previously mentioned. Cookie for you.

Harlepolis said:

Will they help me jump?

Have to go, but I'll be back.
[Edited 9/7/06 9:01am]

Number23 said:

Give my number back.....u don't deserve 23.