Bob Dylan — Things Have Changed
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A worried man with a worried mind
No one in front of me and nothing behind
There's a woman on my lap and she's drinking champagne
Got white skin, got assassin's eyes
I'm looking up into the sapphire tinted skies
I'm well dressed, waiting on the last train
Standing on the gallows with my head in a noose
Any minute now I'm expecting all hell to break loose
People are crazy and times are strange
I'm locked in tight, I'm out of range
I used to care, but things have changed
This place ain't doing me any good
I'm in the wrong town, I should be in Hollywood
Just for a second there I thought I saw something move
Gonna take dancing lessons do the jitterbug rag
Ain't no shortcuts, gonna dress in drag
Only a fool in here would think he's got anything to prove
Lot of water under the bridge, Lot of other stuff too
Don't get up gentlemen, I'm only passing through
People are crazy and times are strange
I'm locked in tight, I'm out of range
I used to care, but things have changed
I've been walking forty miles of bad road
If the bible is right, the world will explode
I've been trying to get as far away from myself as I can
Some things are too hot to touch
The human mind can only stand so much
You can't win with a losing hand
Feel like falling in love with the first woman I meet
Putting her in a wheel barrow and wheeling her down the street
People are crazy and times are strange
I'm locked in tight, I'm out of range
I used to care, but things have changed
I hurt easy, I just don't show it
You can hurt someone and not even know it
The next sixty seconds could be like an eternity
Gonna get low down, gonna fly high
All the truth in the world adds up to one big lie
I'm in love with a woman who don't even appeal to me
Mr. Jinx and Miss Lucy, they jumped in the lake
I'm not that eager to make a mistake
People are crazy and times are strange
I'm locked in tight, I'm out of range
I used to care, but things have changed
No one in front of me and nothing behind
There's a woman on my lap and she's drinking champagne
Got white skin, got assassin's eyes
I'm looking up into the sapphire tinted skies
I'm well dressed, waiting on the last train
Standing on the gallows with my head in a noose
Any minute now I'm expecting all hell to break loose
People are crazy and times are strange
I'm locked in tight, I'm out of range
I used to care, but things have changed
This place ain't doing me any good
I'm in the wrong town, I should be in Hollywood
Just for a second there I thought I saw something move
Gonna take dancing lessons do the jitterbug rag
Ain't no shortcuts, gonna dress in drag
Only a fool in here would think he's got anything to prove
Lot of water under the bridge, Lot of other stuff too
Don't get up gentlemen, I'm only passing through
People are crazy and times are strange
I'm locked in tight, I'm out of range
I used to care, but things have changed
I've been walking forty miles of bad road
If the bible is right, the world will explode
I've been trying to get as far away from myself as I can
Some things are too hot to touch
The human mind can only stand so much
You can't win with a losing hand
Feel like falling in love with the first woman I meet
Putting her in a wheel barrow and wheeling her down the street
People are crazy and times are strange
I'm locked in tight, I'm out of range
I used to care, but things have changed
I hurt easy, I just don't show it
You can hurt someone and not even know it
The next sixty seconds could be like an eternity
Gonna get low down, gonna fly high
All the truth in the world adds up to one big lie
I'm in love with a woman who don't even appeal to me
Mr. Jinx and Miss Lucy, they jumped in the lake
I'm not that eager to make a mistake
People are crazy and times are strange
I'm locked in tight, I'm out of range
I used to care, but things have changed
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Saw Bob live a couple of years ago, he blew us away!!
porcupinemeat wrote:
I'd think Neil Young and Leonard Cohen have been pretty prolific too, but your point is well taken.
Is there an artist out there with a longer run of great songwriting?
I'd think Neil Young and Leonard Cohen have been pretty prolific too, but your point is well taken.
I watch Wonder Boys once a year around Christmas, just love the characters, pace, hope, and of course the tunes!
Is there an artist out there with a longer run of great songwriting?
This is the best song EVER.
all the truth in this world ads up to a big lie.
all the truth in this world ads up to a big lie.
iloveradio wrote:
I'll agree that the film was excellent (using our RP ratings, I'd go with an 8.5) - and it also works both ways - the film is better with this OSCAR winning tune and the tune is better with the movie's influence too....where's that dang 11 rating at?
Long Live RP and Times A-Changin' !!
I think one of those times where the movie makes the song better. Just an outstanding movie from every angle.
I'll agree that the film was excellent (using our RP ratings, I'd go with an 8.5) - and it also works both ways - the film is better with this OSCAR winning tune and the tune is better with the movie's influence too....where's that dang 11 rating at?
Long Live RP and Times A-Changin' !!
"People are crazy and times are strange". All too true in 2020.
I think one of those times where the movie makes the song better. Just an outstanding movie from every angle.
From a Bob Dylan cover ( All Along The Watchtower-Jimi Hendrix) to a Bob Dylan original.
I'm not complaining at all, keep it up!
I'm not complaining at all, keep it up!
Dylan was sounding GREAT last month. Saw him twice.
He was actually playful with the crowd.
I wish the crowd was more playful: they kept yelling at me: "sit down!"
It's as if old fat men with bad legs, don't have any rights at all! Sacre bleu!
He was actually playful with the crowd.
I wish the crowd was more playful: they kept yelling at me: "sit down!"
It's as if old fat men with bad legs, don't have any rights at all! Sacre bleu!
One of my favorite more recent tunes from BD. I came into the Comments section to mention how brilliant I think the song is and to defend Bob from all the haters. I was pleasantly surprised at all the glowing comments for a change. Long Live Bob and Long Live Radio Paradise!
Wow, a Dylan song where his singing really isn't too awful and I kinda like. Whodathunkit?
CrookedSticks wrote:
Yep. And...
"Don't get up gentlemen, I'm only passing through"
Doesn't get any better than "Feel like falling in love with the first woman I meet - putting her in a wheelbarrow and wheeling her down the street!"
Yep. And...
"Don't get up gentlemen, I'm only passing through"
coloradojohn wrote:
bump
So glad Bill keeps spinning this quirky gem.
One of Bobbie's best, for sure!
I used to care, but . . .
Wow, even if you just worshipped the catchiest, most successful Bob Dylan songs, it would not be wrong, and the list would be long, but you'd barely be scratching the surface — the well is deep and miraculous, and wisdom doth shine forth aplenty. Nobel-prize worthy!
bump
So glad Bill keeps spinning this quirky gem.
One of Bobbie's best, for sure!
I used to care, but . . .
Love BD
Doesn't get any better than "Feel like falling in love with the first woman I meet - putting her in a wheelbarrow and wheeling her down the street!"
Genius, and what, only 38 years after he first started out? How many musical acts can say that they've won an Oscar & Golden Globe, a citation from the Pulitzer committee, and a Nobel prize? Oh....wait...I'm sure he's gotten a shit load of Grammies too.
His Nobel Prize in Literature was "for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition." Yup, that says it all.
Except it doesn't say LONG LIVE RP!!
Proclivities wrote:
Are there still "yuppies" around? I thought they were killed off by the Y2K bug.
gmsingh123 wrote:
No, there's no more yuppies because things have changed
.........DO PLEASE TELL... just how so?
Proclivities wrote:
Are there still "yuppies" around? I thought they were killed off by the Y2K bug.
No, there's no more yuppies because things have changed.
Are there still "yuppies" around? I thought they were killed off by the Y2K bug.
No, there's no more yuppies because things have changed.
"I'm well dressed, waiting on the last train"
ppopp wrote:
Are there still "yuppies" around? I thought they were killed off by the Y2K bug.
Ah - that's better. We just had Tracey Chapman, Peter Gabriel and James Vincent McMorrow. Thought I was at a yuppie dinner party for a moment there.
Are there still "yuppies" around? I thought they were killed off by the Y2K bug.
coloradojohn wrote:
Wow, even if you just worshipped the catchiest, most successful Bob Dylan songs, it would not be wrong, and the list would be long, but you'd barely be scratching the surface — the well is deep and miraculous, and wisdom doth shine forth aplenty. Nobel-prize worthy!
So very true COJohn - from a likeminded WAJoe - in fact this might be my fav of Bob's tunes (an Oscar winner at that) and one that I feel I can share with others that aren't "fans" of Bob's varied work.
As one who wasn't a fan of Bob Dylan until around the turn of the century, and sure there's a lot not to like about his work/style whatever - you could spend a lot of time trying to read and interpret his lyrics. It's a very vast and deep well.
Happy Friday to all my fellow RPsters and long live BillG & RebbecaG
going through books to keep or not. this song playing, as up floats a Life commemorative on "September 11-- And After. saw Dylan live Nov. 2001. There's a reason he won the Nobel.
Wow, even if you just worshipped the catchiest, most successful Bob Dylan songs, it would not be wrong, and the list would be long, but you'd barely be scratching the surface — the well is deep and miraculous, and wisdom doth shine forth aplenty. Nobel-prize worthy!
Seems I really like BD as long as he doesn't touch that harmonica. This one actually reminds me of Leonard Cohen, which I consider a compliment for Dylan :)
CONGRATULATIONS MR. DYLAN
YOU ARE THE FIRST NEW NOBEL PRIZE OF A NEW ERA ON NOBEL PRIZE.
great movie great great song / really good video bonus feature of this song on the modern times disc/dvd set
Things change...especially when your on the road. Bob is on the road touring. The never ending tour.
Therefore, things are changing. It's all about space and time.
Therefore, things are changing. It's all about space and time.
Wolford said, "And, yes, Things Have Changed is one of Bob's major songs of the past 20 years."
I fully agree and bumped it from an 8 to a 9+,...maybe a 10. Dylan at his most insightful best. Truly a comment on these perplexing times.
Don’t get up gentlemen, I’m only passing through...
But, but, but...where's Bob's photo?
Can't we put his mug on the cover and just call him "Alias"? Get it?
Ha!
Can't we put his mug on the cover and just call him "Alias"? Get it?
Ha!
Frogs are changing their skin, and I don't mind.
Thanks Bill really nice song.
More apropos now than ever — and what a wicked, killer song, sung in that inimitable, immortal lazy drawled-out style of his... Love it!
the video on this with Dylan is very good !
As for Wonder Boys, both the book and the film are outstanding. Story goes that after the success of L.A. Confidential, the director, Curtis Hanson, was told he should use his new found clout to make the film he's always wanted to make, since he might not have another chance. He chose to do Wonder Boys. The screenwriters completely captured the essence of the novel, knowing what to keep and what to toss.
And, yes, Things Have Changed is one of Bob's major songs of the past 20 years.
And, yes, Things Have Changed is one of Bob's major songs of the past 20 years.
I love it when he does straight ahead rock'n'roll.
Ah - that's better. We just had Tracey Chapman, Peter Gabriel and James Vincent McMorrow. Thought I was at a yuppie dinner party for a moment there.
WonderLizard wrote:
Did you deduce the identity of the beekeeping detective?
elementary, my dear lizzy, elementary ; )
Did you deduce the identity of the beekeeping detective?
elementary, my dear lizzy, elementary ; )
... 7? seriously..? you people are lost
One of my least favorite Dylan songs.
Oh, wait.... They're all my least favorite.
Oh, wait.... They're all my least favorite.
hayduke2 wrote:
Did you deduce the identity of the beekeeping detective?
song is great, and I'm a fan of Chabon, I was reading several Conan Doyle pieces at the same time I found a Chabon book I really admired:
The Final Solution: A Story of Detection is a 2004 novella by Michael Chabon. Great Holmes-like writing, imo.. : )
The Final Solution: A Story of Detection is a 2004 novella by Michael Chabon. Great Holmes-like writing, imo.. : )
Did you deduce the identity of the beekeeping detective?
hayduke2 wrote:
Everybody in my alien space craft loves this groovy song... we be dancing cross-eyed buck ass naked and jiggling organs like Willy Shakes...
hope you be having a marvelous time these strange days, hayduke2...
Rocking along and tapping my toes to the beautiful beat, and the gift is listening to the words, Mr Dylan the insightful artist/entertainer
Godlike, fun and alarmingly right on
Godlike, fun and alarmingly right on
Everybody in my alien space craft loves this groovy song... we be dancing cross-eyed buck ass naked and jiggling organs like Willy Shakes...
hope you be having a marvelous time these strange days, hayduke2...
song is great, and I'm a fan of Chabon, I was reading several Conan Doyle pieces at the same time I found a Chabon book I really admired:
The Final Solution: A Story of Detection is a 2004 novella by Michael Chabon. Great Holmes-like writing, imo.. : )
(I didn't think Telegraph Avenue was as cool)
Dylan's song is awesome
The Final Solution: A Story of Detection is a 2004 novella by Michael Chabon. Great Holmes-like writing, imo.. : )
(I didn't think Telegraph Avenue was as cool)
Dylan's song is awesome
ScottFromWyoming wrote:
Film was good, yes. I haven't read the book. Kavalier and Klay was mostly fantastic.
The Wonderboys book was terrific--typical early Chabon with loose ends all over the place. Agree about Kavalier and Klay, an epic story where he pretty much hews to one plot line with a central theme, something he ordinarily treats casually. Summerland aims at a younger audience, but is similarly epic in scope with a wide variety of subject matter. The Yiddish Policemen's Union, The Final Solution, and Gentlemen of the Road are all great fun. I was little disappointed with Telegraph Avenue, even if it did evoke a West Oakland/East Berkeley that I know fairly well.
Film was good, yes. I haven't read the book. Kavalier and Klay was mostly fantastic.
The Wonderboys book was terrific--typical early Chabon with loose ends all over the place. Agree about Kavalier and Klay, an epic story where he pretty much hews to one plot line with a central theme, something he ordinarily treats casually. Summerland aims at a younger audience, but is similarly epic in scope with a wide variety of subject matter. The Yiddish Policemen's Union, The Final Solution, and Gentlemen of the Road are all great fun. I was little disappointed with Telegraph Avenue, even if it did evoke a West Oakland/East Berkeley that I know fairly well.
kcar wrote:
Was the film any good? My brother knew Michael Chabon at CMU and I've often wondered whether Wonder Boys was worth reading. "Mysteries of Pittsburgh" was, from my limited and indirect knowledge of that time and place, spot on...but then I heard too many stories about Chabon being an absolute jerk that I didn't want to read more of his stuff. And the premise of "Kavalier and Klay" sounded completely idiotic.
A good Dylan song..."I used to care, but things have changed." Yeah, know that feeling.
Film was good, yes. I haven't read the book. Kavalier and Klay was mostly fantastic.
Was the film any good? My brother knew Michael Chabon at CMU and I've often wondered whether Wonder Boys was worth reading. "Mysteries of Pittsburgh" was, from my limited and indirect knowledge of that time and place, spot on...but then I heard too many stories about Chabon being an absolute jerk that I didn't want to read more of his stuff. And the premise of "Kavalier and Klay" sounded completely idiotic.
A good Dylan song..."I used to care, but things have changed." Yeah, know that feeling.
Film was good, yes. I haven't read the book. Kavalier and Klay was mostly fantastic.
Rocking along and tapping my toes to the beautiful beat, and the gift is listening to the words, Mr Dylan the insightful artist/entertainer
Godlike, fun and alarmingly right on
Godlike, fun and alarmingly right on
8 >>>> 9 schayler wrote:
Having read this comment a number of times, I finally had the opportunity to confirm that the last 60 seconds does indeed finish the song.
"I used to care, but things have changed." Brilliant!
And for those who may not have noticed, when he says "The next 60 seconds will feel like an eternity" he is counting down the remaining time in the song as there are indeed only 60 seconds left.
And for those who may not have noticed, when he says "The next 60 seconds will feel like an eternity" he is counting down the remaining time in the song as there are indeed only 60 seconds left.
Having read this comment a number of times, I finally had the opportunity to confirm that the last 60 seconds does indeed finish the song.
ALL TRUE....
Great. And I very much enjoy the entire Wonder Boys CD. You just never know what's coming.
The more Dylan RP plays, the better Jrzy's crops grow.
LOVE this Dylan song. A great Cynicism song.
Mystery Guest wrote:
Both of them about as good as it gets.
Dylan is just so hot right now. Yeah rough voice but lyrics incredible. Cohen also, it's not an either or situation, both are incredible. I call Dylans latest works Roadhouse music, most off it is based on dance rhythms that's why my foot taps so much.
Both of them about as good as it gets.
NicJohn wrote:
I gave this song a solid 7 then read the lyrics. Now it's an 8 leaning toward 9.
I know what you mean... I gave this one a big 10 at the get go...
I gave this song a solid 7 then read the lyrics. Now it's an 8 leaning toward 9.
I know what you mean... I gave this one a big 10 at the get go...
Isabeau wrote:
I gave this song a solid 7 then read the lyrics. Now it's an 8 leaning toward 9.
Lyrics and tune are spot on. Dylan never fails to satisfy.
I gave this song a solid 7 then read the lyrics. Now it's an 8 leaning toward 9.
Isabeau wrote:
I agree... this song is marvelous...
Lyrics and tune are spot on. Dylan never fails to satisfy.
I agree... this song is marvelous...
Lyrics and tune are spot on. Dylan never fails to satisfy.
coiotepassos wrote:
That is very very cool...
Love this song...
Lazarus wrote:
yeah. Met him year ago, 2011/12 summer, down here in a south american metropolis/; walkin unnoticed, being as simple as he always was.
yeah. Met him year ago, 2011/12 summer, down here in a south american metropolis/; walkin unnoticed, being as simple as he always was.
That is very very cool...
Love this song...
Lazarus wrote:
yeah. Met him year ago, 2011/12 summer, down here in a south american metropolis/; walkin unnoticed, being as simple as he always was.
yeah. Met him year ago, 2011/12 summer, down here in a south american metropolis/; walkin unnoticed, being as simple as he always was.
People are crazy and times are strange
I’m locked in tight, I’m out of range
I used to care, but things have changed
I'm not real interested in who likes Dylan and who doesn't. That debates been going on for approaching 50 years! That said, very few folks would come up with lines that warm my heart like:
Feel like falling in love with the first woman I meet
Putting her in a wheelbarrow and wheeling her down the street
You go, Bobby!
Love this song...
if you want to see data about Bob Dylan's latest album, which is called Tempest, look here...
Wah happen'd to his voice? wow
kingart wrote:
you haven't listened to enough Cohen - I love them both but they are different
Good song. Very Leonard Cohen-ish. Or Cohen is Dylan-ish. You tell me.
you haven't listened to enough Cohen - I love them both but they are different
"You can't win with a losing hand."
The theme for the GOP.
Well, there's always 2016............
The theme for the GOP.
Well, there's always 2016............
chelsiaann wrote:
Was the film any good? My brother knew Michael Chabon at CMU and I've often wondered whether Wonder Boys was worth reading. "Mysteries of Pittsburgh" was, from my limited and indirect knowledge of that time and place, spot on...but then I heard too many stories about Chabon being an absolute jerk that I didn't want to read more of his stuff. And the premise of "Kavalier and Klay" sounded completely idiotic.
A good Dylan song..."I used to care, but things have changed." Yeah, know that feeling.
Great song on a great soundtrack through and through.
Actually, this is one of my desert island albums. It was even before I saw the movie.
Actually, this is one of my desert island albums. It was even before I saw the movie.
Was the film any good? My brother knew Michael Chabon at CMU and I've often wondered whether Wonder Boys was worth reading. "Mysteries of Pittsburgh" was, from my limited and indirect knowledge of that time and place, spot on...but then I heard too many stories about Chabon being an absolute jerk that I didn't want to read more of his stuff. And the premise of "Kavalier and Klay" sounded completely idiotic.
A good Dylan song..."I used to care, but things have changed." Yeah, know that feeling.
Love the line: "Don't get up gentlemen, I'm only passing through..."
...don´t like dylan,but this song....i do NOT use the PSD.....
It's nice to hear Bob Dylan returning to his blues/folk roots, and that his voice has become deeper and more tuneful. He really is a cracking blues artist. 8 from the foot-tappin' back-to-basics shit-kicking Nottingham jury.
Great song, great movie...
Great song on a great soundtrack through and through.
Actually, this is one of my desert island albums. It was even before I saw the movie.
Actually, this is one of my desert island albums. It was even before I saw the movie.
lily34 wrote:
Yes, I do too...
i love this song.
Yes, I do too...
Good song. Very Leonard Cohen-ish. Or Cohen is Dylan-ish. You tell me.
i love this song.
Cynaera wrote:
People are crazy and times are strange
I’m locked in tight, I’m out of range
I used to care, but . . . things have changed
I think this is one of Bob's best, if overlooked, tunes.
btw, there's a great video for this song on the deluxe edition of Modern Times, or, you know, youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?...
I love this song, and Calypsus_1 provided lyrics, but I don't want to slog through six pages of comments to see if someone actually posted the complete lyrics to this song, so I'm going with what Calypsus-1 provided. Lyrics are important.
People are crazy and times are strange
I’m locked in tight, I’m out of range
I used to care, but . . . things have changed
I think this is one of Bob's best, if overlooked, tunes.
btw, there's a great video for this song on the deluxe edition of Modern Times, or, you know, youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?...
I love this song, and Calypsus_1 provided lyrics, but I don't want to slog through six pages of comments to see if someone actually posted the complete lyrics to this song, so I'm going with what Calypsus-1 provided. Lyrics are important.
Wonder Boys movie released in 2001. Things Have Changed import single CD from 2000
Amazon URL https://www.amazon.com/Things-Have-Changed-Bob-Dylan/dp/B00004U8ZE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1303176696&sr=1-2
Amazon URL https://www.amazon.com/Things-Have-Changed-Bob-Dylan/dp/B00004U8ZE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1303176696&sr=1-2
A matured Dylan singing to a mature audience.
MojoJojo wrote:
Watched "Walk Hard - The Dewey Cox Story" last night...
Those songs are actually pretty good. A little too good.Dylan comes wandering into my ears whenever I am at some pivot point in my life...
This song is also on soundtrack of Wonder Boys...Bad movie, good soundtrack
This song is also on soundtrack of Wonder Boys...Bad movie, good soundtrack
Giselle62 wrote:
Yes, they are pretty good poets! Good song btw!
Yeah, I like the way he's singing this. Like, Leonard Cohen, words are his friends.
Yes, they are pretty good poets! Good song btw!
Yeah, I like the way he's singing this. Like, Leonard Cohen, words are his friends.
Watched "Walk Hard - The Dewey Cox Story" last night. The parodies of Dylan songs when Dewey was in his "Dylan phase" are utterly hilarious.
Those of you who aren't Dylan fans will like it. Those of us who are, and aren't sensitive about it, will like it as well.
Those of you who aren't Dylan fans will like it. Those of us who are, and aren't sensitive about it, will like it as well.
Nice music!
"I used to care, but things have changed." Brilliant!
And for those who may not have noticed, when he says "The next 60 seconds will feel like an eternity" he is counting down the remaining time in the song as there are indeed only 60 seconds left.
And for those who may not have noticed, when he says "The next 60 seconds will feel like an eternity" he is counting down the remaining time in the song as there are indeed only 60 seconds left.
Nice!
most excellent...
Paul_in_Australia wrote:
Im sure I'm not alone in believing that Dylan is a great singer. His phrasing and timing always amazes me. I am knocked out by his intonation. Personally, I have never understood why people whinge about the sound of his voice, but I'm not sure that the sound of his voice and his ability as a singer are the same thing...
window wrote:
Couldn't agree with you more, Paul. If I picked up a 64 Strat and played a few songs, and then Mark Knopfler picked up a Mexican Squire and played a couple - gee I wonder who is going to sound better?
...And yet the way people consistently fail to move beyond Dylan's admittedly nasal voice to listen to the fantastic way he uses it with the lyrics, you would think the path to superstardom is to just drop $20K on a top-shelf vintage guitar!
Bottom line - the quality of the instrument has little relationship to how well it can be played.
Cheers to you both! It's nice to hear a thoughtful comment on Zimmy's stuff. Breath of fresh air, that is. Thanks
Im sure I'm not alone in believing that Dylan is a great singer. His phrasing and timing always amazes me. I am knocked out by his intonation. Personally, I have never understood why people whinge about the sound of his voice, but I'm not sure that the sound of his voice and his ability as a singer are the same thing...
window wrote:
Couldn't agree with you more, Paul. If I picked up a 64 Strat and played a few songs, and then Mark Knopfler picked up a Mexican Squire and played a couple - gee I wonder who is going to sound better?
...And yet the way people consistently fail to move beyond Dylan's admittedly nasal voice to listen to the fantastic way he uses it with the lyrics, you would think the path to superstardom is to just drop $20K on a top-shelf vintage guitar!
Bottom line - the quality of the instrument has little relationship to how well it can be played.
Cheers to you both! It's nice to hear a thoughtful comment on Zimmy's stuff. Breath of fresh air, that is. Thanks
I hear Leonard Cohen.
Paul_in_Australia wrote:
Im sure I'm not alone in believing that Dylan is a great singer. His phrasing and timing always amazes me. I am knocked out by his intonation. Personally, I have never understood why people whinge about the sound of his voice, but I'm not sure that the sound of his voice and his ability as a singer are the same thing...
Couldn't agree with you more, Paul. If I picked up a 64 Strat and played a few songs, and then Mark Knopfler picked up a Mexican Squire and played a couple - gee I wonder who is going to sound better?
...And yet the way people consistently fail to move beyond Dylan's admittedly nasal voice and listen to the fantastic way he uses it with the lyrics, you would think the path to superstardom is to just drop $20K on a top-shelf vintage guitar!
Bottom line - the quality of the instrument has little relationship to how well it can be played.
Im sure I'm not alone in believing that Dylan is a great singer. His phrasing and timing always amazes me. I am knocked out by his intonation. Personally, I have never understood why people whinge about the sound of his voice, but I'm not sure that the sound of his voice and his ability as a singer are the same thing...
Couldn't agree with you more, Paul. If I picked up a 64 Strat and played a few songs, and then Mark Knopfler picked up a Mexican Squire and played a couple - gee I wonder who is going to sound better?
...And yet the way people consistently fail to move beyond Dylan's admittedly nasal voice and listen to the fantastic way he uses it with the lyrics, you would think the path to superstardom is to just drop $20K on a top-shelf vintage guitar!
Bottom line - the quality of the instrument has little relationship to how well it can be played.
A good time to excercise the mute button
oh brother! This song is fantastic. Maybe some of you need to see the video to really appreciate it! It's great too.
Hmmm ... there goes Bob singing again.
*croak*
excellent movie - btw
OldFrenchie wrote:
Just goes to show that some things haven't changed. I've seen Dylan live twice, couldn't recognize a single song. Still love his work, though.
I saw Dylan last weekend at the MTS Centre. He sings like Tom Waits now. All gravely and mumbly.
I couldn't recognize a single song, even though his lineup included several classics.
I couldn't recognize a single song, even though his lineup included several classics.
Just goes to show that some things haven't changed. I've seen Dylan live twice, couldn't recognize a single song. Still love his work, though.
On_The_Beach wrote:
Me too.
Me too.
SweTex wrote:
If you dont like this song you're probably dead. 10.
If you dont like this song you're probably dead.10.
Some legends actually deserve their status...
As calypsus_1 shares below, the man can write.
As calypsus_1 shares below, the man can write.
Im a worried man, got a worried mind
No one in front of me, no one behind
Theres a woman on my lap and shes drinking champagne.
Got white skin, got assassins eyes
Im looking up into the sapphire tinted skies
Im well dressed, waiting on the last train.
Standin on the gallows with my head in a noose
Any minute now Im expectin all hell to break loose.
People are crazy and times are strange
Im locked in tight, Im outta range
I used to care, but things have changed.
This place aint doing me any good
Im in the wrong town, I should be in hollywood
Just for a second there I thought I saw something move
Gonna take dancing lessons do the jitterbug rag
Aint no shortcuts, gonna dress in drag
Only a fool in here would think hes got anything to prove.
Lot of water under the bridge, lot of other stuff too
Dont get up gentlemen, Im only, Im only passing through.
People are crazy, times are strange
Im locked in tight, Im out of range
I used to care, but things have changed
Ive been walking forty miles of bad road
If the Bible is right, the world will explode
Im trying to get as far away from myself as I can.
Things are too hot to touch
The human mind can only stand so much
You cant win with a losin hand.
Feel like fallin in love with the first woman I meet
Puttin her in a wheel barrow, wheelin her down the street.
People are crazy, times are strange
Im locked in tight, Im out of range
I used to care, but things have changed.
I hurt easy, I just dont show it
You can hurt someone and not even know it
The next sixty seconds could be like an eternity.
Gonna get low down, gonna fly high
All the truth in the world adds up to one big lie
Im in love with a woman that dont even appeal to me.
Mr. jinx and miss lucy, they, they jumped in the lake
Im not that eager, not that eager to make a mistake.
People are crazy, times are strange
Im locked in tight, Im outta range
No one in front of me, no one behind
Theres a woman on my lap and shes drinking champagne.
Got white skin, got assassins eyes
Im looking up into the sapphire tinted skies
Im well dressed, waiting on the last train.
Standin on the gallows with my head in a noose
Any minute now Im expectin all hell to break loose.
People are crazy and times are strange
Im locked in tight, Im outta range
I used to care, but things have changed.
This place aint doing me any good
Im in the wrong town, I should be in hollywood
Just for a second there I thought I saw something move
Gonna take dancing lessons do the jitterbug rag
Aint no shortcuts, gonna dress in drag
Only a fool in here would think hes got anything to prove.
Lot of water under the bridge, lot of other stuff too
Dont get up gentlemen, Im only, Im only passing through.
People are crazy, times are strange
Im locked in tight, Im out of range
I used to care, but things have changed
Ive been walking forty miles of bad road
If the Bible is right, the world will explode
Im trying to get as far away from myself as I can.
Things are too hot to touch
The human mind can only stand so much
You cant win with a losin hand.
Feel like fallin in love with the first woman I meet
Puttin her in a wheel barrow, wheelin her down the street.
People are crazy, times are strange
Im locked in tight, Im out of range
I used to care, but things have changed.
I hurt easy, I just dont show it
You can hurt someone and not even know it
The next sixty seconds could be like an eternity.
Gonna get low down, gonna fly high
All the truth in the world adds up to one big lie
Im in love with a woman that dont even appeal to me.
Mr. jinx and miss lucy, they, they jumped in the lake
Im not that eager, not that eager to make a mistake.
People are crazy, times are strange
Im locked in tight, Im outta range
I used to care, but things have changed.
in album " Wonder Boys" (2000)
** 10 **
I saw Dylan last weekend at the MTS Centre. He sings like Tom Waits now. All gravely and mumbly.
I couldn't recognize a single song, even though his lineup included several classics.
I couldn't recognize a single song, even though his lineup included several classics.
Paul Simon called Bob Dylan the greatest song-writer of all time. Now that's a hell'ava compliment, but Dylan
is an icon... I love "Modern Times" can't stop spinning that CD. He was great on Wilbury's I and II.
I guess I'm just Tangled Up in Blue. If his "Watchtower" doesn't reflect these times, I don't know what song would.
Thanks for almost 50 years of great music Mr. Zimmerman ..thanks very much..
Paul_in_Australia wrote:
Im sure I'm not alone in believing that Dylan is a great singer. His phrasing and timing always amazes me. I am knocked out by his intonation. Personally, I have never understood why people whinge about the sound of his voice, but I'm not sure that the sound of his voice and his ability as a singer are the same thing...
You aren't alone, digger!
Im sure I'm not alone in believing that Dylan is a great singer. His phrasing and timing always amazes me. I am knocked out by his intonation. Personally, I have never understood why people whinge about the sound of his voice, but I'm not sure that the sound of his voice and his ability as a singer are the same thing...
You aren't alone, digger!
MJMJ wrote:
I agree,
Most Dylan makes my stomach turn but there are a couple of his songs (this one and 'Tangled Up in Blue) that I actually like.
Not a Dylan fan, but man, I love this song.
I agree,
Most Dylan makes my stomach turn but there are a couple of his songs (this one and 'Tangled Up in Blue) that I actually like.
He just leaves so many in his dust.Wow. I hear this and everything else seems so superficial...
:curtain: :shhh: :boohoo: :clap: :dance: :hug:
Not a Dylan fan, but man, I love this song.
Got white skin, got assasin eyes, I'm starin' up into the saphire-tempered skies. The man is tuned in to this day. Love this song, the imagery, and it's length. If you have this tune on cd you can check the song runtime late in the song when Bob sings, "The next sixty seconds may feel like an eternity...," the tune plays for one minute thereafter. Maybe a coincidence, but my contribution to the creepy, obsessive "let's listen to Pink Floyd albums backwards, synched to the Wizard of Oz" trend.
It's so good to hear Bob writing and performing things from his heart, instead of simply going through the motions, like so many of those old, washed-up geezers.
It may not be the best stuff he's ever done, but it's honest.
I think this is the song that won him the oscar for best song in a movie (wownderboys) For me the songthat told me he was back on form then along came 'Time out of mind' album followed by the 'love and theft' and his last one 'Modern times' all three are amazing piecs of work.Doesn't have so much to 'say' but is just having fun.Great stuff.8/10
Paul_in_Australia wrote:
Im sure I'm not alone in believing that Dylan is a great singer. His phrasing and timing always amazes me. I am knocked out by his intonation. Personally, I have never understood why people whinge about the sound of his voice, but I'm not sure that the sound of his voice and his ability as a singer are the same thing...
Right on Paul - you're not alone!
Paul_in_Australia wrote:
Im sure I'm not alone in believing that Dylan is a great singer. His phrasing and timing always amazes me. I am knocked out by his intonation. Personally, I have never understood why people whinge about the sound of his voice, but I'm not sure that the sound of his voice and his ability as a singer are the same thing...
Lots of performers can sing, but Dylan has something to SAY.
Is Van Morrison slowly strangling him?...or does he have a boiled sweet stuck in his throat?
Narty wrote:
No one digs Dylan for the virtuosity of the vocals...
Im sure I'm not alone in believing that Dylan is a great singer. His phrasing and timing always amazes me. I am knocked out by his intonation. Personally, I have never understood why people whinge about the sound of his voice, but I'm not sure that the sound of his voice and his ability as a singer are the same thing...