This is a funny place

[ryler]

This is a funny place, but not funnier than other places.  People are a funny species.     I like the funny people in this funny place.  That's why I keep coming back.

[ducktrapper]

This is a funny place, but not funnier than other places.  People are a funny species.     I like the funny people in this funny place.  That's why I keep coming back.

Customer walks into gift shop ...

Customer: hey I need some whoopee cushions and fake poop for some pranks I'm playing on a friend.
Clerk: Oh, that's more funny ha ha. This shop is more funny strange. Want to see some shrunken heads, or the Fiji mermaid?

[Silence Dogood]

What can I say? I can't agree with any of that. Dylan is not a 60's political figure. He's a musician, singer and songwriter. In his own words, "a song and dance man". Tyson is great but like most musicians who followed Dylan, they owe him more than they can repay. Like Warren Zevon said on Letterman, "He invented my job." As for the Wilburys? Didn't showcase Dylan much? The rest of the band were all huge Dylan fans and, to me, deferred to him. On Volume One, who would have thought that he'd sing more than Roy Orbison? Anyway, he doesn't need me to defend him. George Harrison said, In 500 years Dylan will be the only one remembered or something to that effect. I think he was being a little modest.

http://www.musicko.com/the-traveling-wilburys/the-traveling-wilburys-who-sings-what

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_artists_who_have_covered_Bob_Dylan_songs  

As for the Zevon Dylan quote, around the 26 minute mark.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-q1-h9nV84

Probably my loss.  I know he's obviously a gifted songwriter, though it's secret he's not a great singer.  But I supposed in my mind he's always been associated with the 60s protest culture, something I have no interest in or respect for.  I was into the Wilburys mostly for Roy, Jeff, and Tom, though I'm sure Dylan's writing was one of the most magical elements to the group.  There is some great footage of how the Wilburys did their thing on Youtube somewhere.  Haven't seen it in years but it's video of them being in a house, writing, recording, etc.  Looks like it would've been a lot of fun being in that group. 

[ducktrapper]

Probably my loss.  I know he's obviously a gifted songwriter, though it's secret he's not a great singer.  But I supposed in my mind he's always been associated with the 60s protest culture, something I have no interest in or respect for.  I was into the Wilburys mostly for Roy, Jeff, and Tom, though I'm sure Dylan's writing was one of the most magical elements to the group.  There is some great footage of how the Wilburys did their thing on Youtube somewhere.  Haven't seen it in years but it's video of them being in a house, writing, recording, etc.  Looks like it would've been a lot of fun being in that group.  

Heh. Bob took advantage of the folk movement for a couple years and while he may have invented the genre, he also had little interest with the protest culture and quickly abandoned it. Pretty much putting an end to a lot of careers. The others whined for him to come back and just couldn't keep up.

His generally acknowledged, mid 60's masterpieces, 'Bringing it All Back Home', 'Highway 61 Revisited' and 'Blonde on Blonde' are all indispensable rock'n'roll and while containing great songs and terrific playing, contain no politics to speak of. If he'd recorded nothing else, these would place him in the Hall of Fame. However, his trio of late 90's early 00's albums are almost as good. And there are quite a few other decent albums sprinkled here and there. I guess I just don't believe anyone makes 50 albums if they aren't doing things right. And then there's the Nobel Prize, for what that's worth.  

I also think he's a pretty good singer. Not pretty but effective. And it is odd that the other Wilburys let him sing most of the songs. 

[flatlander]

My Dylan thoughts....Biggest influence on song writing of folk, rock and pop since he came on scene. Just opened everything up. I too think he's a very good singer, just doesn't have a voice that appeals to a lot of people. So what do I mean? A lot of his songs if you go and learn to sing them just like him. you can see how different and cool his phrasing is. Same somewhat even with his harmonica. Like what seems like a simple little solo like the one in "I'll be your baby tonight" If you play harmonica you'll quickly realize that some of the notes aren't there on a standard harp.  The part that would match up to "need to be afraid" I don't know if he used 2 harps or had a special tuned one but either way, more thought went into it than you would first think.  More social commentary than political but some would be a matter of interpretation, and so many of his songs are left up to interpretation. So ends up being more of the listeners thoughts than his, which is part of the genious. The other part of writing genious is nailing simple straight forward human emotion and condition as well. Like
"I threw it all away" damn don't listen to that after messing up a good thing!  But back to political or not, he was into civil rights movement (political or social?) and songs like "Maggie's Farm" are ones that could easily be taken as political depending on where listeners head is. I only listen to him occasionally now and haven't listened a whole lot since a teen. But I always know and acknowledge that he is a huge influence on me. Blood On The Tracks one of greatest albums ever.

[ducktrapper]

My Dylan thoughts....Biggest influence on song writing of folk, rock and pop since he came on scene. Just opened everything up. I too think he's a very good singer, just doesn't have a voice that appeals to a lot of people. So what do I mean? A lot of his songs if you go and learn to sing them just like him. you can see how different and cool his phrasing is. Same somewhat even with his harmonica. Like what seems like a simple little solo like the one in "I'll be your baby tonight" If you play harmonica you'll quickly realize that some of the notes aren't there on a standard harp.  The part that would match up to "need to be afraid" I don't know if he used 2 harps or had a special tuned one but either way, more thought went into it than you would first think.  More social commentary than political but some would be a matter of interpretation, and so many of his songs are left up to interpretation. So ends up being more of the listeners thoughts than his, which is part of the genious. The other part of writing genious is nailing simple straight forward human emotion and condition as well. Like
"I threw it all away" damn don't listen to that after messing up a good thing!  But back to political or not, he was into civil rights movement (political or social?) and songs like "Maggie's Farm" are ones that could easily be taken as political depending on where listeners head is. I only listen to him occasionally now and haven't listened a whole lot since a teen. But I always know and acknowledge that he is a huge influence on me.  :cheersBlood On The Tracks one of greatest albums ever.

Dylan is a funny guy. Both meanings being true. 

[Silence Dogood]

I guess I never noticed Dylan singing the majority of the Wilburys stuff.  I suppose my favorite songs were the ones he wasn't singing on.  Jeff Lynne is one of my favorite artists of all time - he's a brilliant singer, writer, player, performer, and producer.  I suppose Dylan is all of those things too, as well as George Harrison, Roy, Tom, et al.  A bunch of talented folks.   Plenty for everyone to like what he/she likes.  

Dylan's "Christian" phase is of interest to me, having heard a lot of about it over the years.  It would be interesting to understand more about that without the thread going religious.  

[ducktrapper]

I guess I never noticed Dylan singing the majority of the Wilburys stuff.  I suppose my favorite songs were the ones he wasn't singing on.  Jeff Lynne is one of my favorite artists of all time - he's a brilliant singer, writer, player, performer, and producer.  I suppose Dylan is all of those things too, as well as George Harrison, Roy, Tom, et al.  A bunch of talented folks.   Plenty for everyone to like what he/she likes.  

Dylan's "Christian" phase is of interest to me, having heard a lot of about it over the years.  It would be interesting to understand more about that without the thread going religious.  

'Slow Train Coming' would be the place to start. Pretty decent album. Then 'Saved' and 'Shot of Love'. He seems to do things in threes. Dylan is not your peace and love kind of Christian, though. More fire and brimstone. The Bootleg Series Volume 13 box set, 'Trouble No More' is absolutely sensational. The live stuff he did during his Christian period is tremendous. The band and women backing him up are great. I dare you to listen to this and say he can't sing. Regardless of how one feels about the religious aspect of this music, it would be difficult to deny its quality and passion.      

[Silence Dogood]

'Slow Train Coming' would be the place to start. Pretty decent album. Then 'Saved' and 'Shot of Love'. He seems to do things in threes. Dylan is not your peace and love kind of Christian, though. More fire and brimstone. The Bootleg Series Volume 13 box set, 'Trouble No More' is absolutely sensational. The live stuff he did during his Christian period is tremendous. The band and women backing him up are great. I dare you to listen to this and say he can't sing. Regardless of how one feels about the religious aspect of this music, it would be difficult to deny its quality and passion.      

Homework!

[ducktrapper]

Homework!

There's a two disc version, as well, if you don't want to spring for the big set. 

[Mikeymac]

'Slow Train Coming' would be the place to start. Pretty decent album. Then 'Saved' and 'Shot of Love'. He seems to do things in threes. Dylan is not your peace and love kind of Christian, though. More fire and brimstone. The Bootleg Series Volume 13 box set, 'Trouble No More' is absolutely sensational. The live stuff he did during his Christian period is tremendous. The band and women backing him up are great. I dare you to listen to this and say he can't sing. Regardless of how one feels about the religious aspect of this music, it would be difficult to deny its quality and passion.      

Agree with this, but I'm biased, being a big Dylan fan. Some of his stuff from the last 20 years is very good, too. And check out another one of his albums that is in my personal top 5: "Oh Mercy" from 1989. 

[Silence Dogood]

There's a two disc version, as well, if you don't want to spring for the big set. 

Youtube!

[ducktrapper]

[Mikeymac]

There's a two disc version, as well, if you don't want to spring for the big set. 

Youtube!

Good luck finding Dylan's stuff on YouTube. He (or more likely someone who works for him) clamps down pretty hard on posting his stuff "for free" there. Stuff pops up once in a while, but it's not usually there for long.

[ST]

Kiss the right butt and you can say whatever you want...

We're witnessing the immune system of the community.

"The body reacts to disease-causing bacteria by increasing local blood flow (inflammation) and sending in cells from the immune system to attack and destroy the bacteria. Antibodies produced by the immune system attach to the bacteria and help in their destruction."
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In this case, minimizing the impact of your comment by dilution and misdirection

To everyone else - Observation or criticism: I'll leave that to you.

[Silence Dogood]

Good luck finding Dylan's stuff on YouTube. He (or more likely someone who works for him) clamps down pretty hard on posting his stuff "for free" there. Stuff pops up once in a while, but it's not usually there for long.

I've found lots and lots of full albums on there so far.  Haven't had much time to explore yet though. 

[Danny]

Stupid thread.

[ST]

Stupid thread.

Happy New Year Danny!

Great to see you.

[eded]

Stupid thread.

I prefer to say it's a "funny" thread.

Happy New Year.

Ed

[broKen]

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