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To: RayChuang88
Dylan's songs often sound VASTLY better at the hands of other artists.

I concur 100% with that statement. I am a big fan of Dylan, but have never said he was a good singer, nor do I particularly like his voice. But it is his words that often times speak volumes.

All Along the Watchtower - Jimi Hendrix
Forever Young - Rod Stewart
Mr. Tambourine Man - The Byrds

Those are three that come off the top of my head, there are many others.

74 posted on 09/25/2005 10:40:14 AM PDT by Michael.SF. ('That was the gift the president gave us, the gift of happiness, of being together,' Cindy Sheehan")
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To: Michael.SF.
I think its a matter of hearing Dylan when he is in fine forum. I have recordings when Bob is performing brilliantly-nothing like you probably have heard. Commercial releases are pretty lame presentations of his work.
78 posted on 09/25/2005 10:48:11 AM PDT by scott says
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To: Michael.SF.
Yep, others with more pleasant voices have sung his music better... but it is his music, his passion. Perhaps his delivery isn't to many people's liking (I can't listen to him that long, the voice grates a bit), but the words should be.

"The Needle and the Damage done"...

speaking out against drugs back in the day?

175 posted on 09/25/2005 3:00:20 PM PDT by AFreeBird (your mileage may vary)
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To: Michael.SF.
Mr. Tambourine Man - The Byrds

The Byrds did an outstanding job on Tambourine Man for sure.Have you ever heard Judy Collins do it? Amazing,IMO.

253 posted on 09/28/2005 5:34:32 AM PDT by Gay State Conservative
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