Seeking shelter from the storm with a little help from Bobby
Thursday, December 3, 2009
With the first snow comes the onset of my annual Bob Dylan marathon. His music is perfect with frosted windows and a cup of English breakfast tea with soy milk. If you are a Bob Dylan rookie, then allow me to make a few suggestions:
1. Mr. Tambourine Man- such a classic and has that quality of never getting old, no matter how many times you listen to it
2. Hurricane- Lyrics are about a true story (wahoo for the intersection of the arts and social justice!)... and it has a great fiddle section. All around it is a true masterpiece of a song.
3. Saved- a lesser known song from his gospel/blues days. This one has some great back up vocals.
4. I shall be free No. 10- So funny! It's a bunch of rambling but it is very Bob Dylan.
5. Forever Young- A good song that brings back good memories.
Also- This time of year always has me listening to Joni Mitchell's song, River. A beautiful song. A good cover was done by Herbie Hancock and Corinne Bailey Rae (not as good as the original, but done by two very talented musicians).
2 comments:
Mr. Tamborine Man always makes me think of you... always.
Mr. Tambourine Man always makes me think of freshman year. Was it on your mix in the bathroom perhaps?
amazing River cover: the one by Angus Stone.
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