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Bob Dylan wins a Pulitzer prize
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Posted on 04/08/2008 8:51:40 AM PDT by Borges
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To: Michael.SF.
The memoir he wrote was really enlightening because that’s probably as close to knowing Bob as he’s going to let you get. People don’t understand how much stuff he’s done over the years that’s been a “work,” to use some pro rasslin’ lingo.
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posted on
04/08/2008 9:31:44 AM PDT
by
GB
To: Borges
Excellent news! Long overdue.
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posted on
04/08/2008 9:32:52 AM PDT
by
Liberty Valance
(Keep a simple manner for a happy life)
To: shineon
Dylan is also an underrated melody writer. It’s not all about the lyrics.
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posted on
04/08/2008 9:33:05 AM PDT
by
GB
To: Borges; Clemenza; Clintonfatigued; Impy; darkangel82
Will the Soy Bomb dude be up onstage with him to collect his prize ?
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posted on
04/08/2008 9:33:25 AM PDT
by
fieldmarshaldj
(~~~***Just say NO to the "O"***~~~)
To: fieldmarshaldj
If it had been Pete Townshend on stage that night, he’d probably have brained that lunatic with his guitar. :)
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posted on
04/08/2008 9:34:20 AM PDT
by
GB
To: Spktyr
Except Johnny Cash and Rod Stewart can actually sing. There are many who would argue with that, as their voices are as raspy as 30 grit and with their limited range are not always up to everyones cup of tea. Both though happen to be personal favorites of mine, along with Dylan, Waits and Van Morrison.
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posted on
04/08/2008 9:36:42 AM PDT
by
Michael.SF.
("democrat" -- 'one who panders to the crude and mindless whims of the masses " - Joseph J. Ellis)
To: Michael.SF.
OK, let me put it to you this way.
Cash and Stewart could/can carry a tune AND you can understand them when they sing.
I have yet to find a Dylan song where what he’s saying is 100% clear. Most of it sounds like “bleh bleah blah BLAH!”
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posted on
04/08/2008 9:39:01 AM PDT
by
Spktyr
(Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
To: GB
Joan Baez to this day holds a grudge against Dylan because he abandoned the left. Don't you love it!
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posted on
04/08/2008 9:39:22 AM PDT
by
Michael.SF.
("democrat" -- 'one who panders to the crude and mindless whims of the masses " - Joseph J. Ellis)
To: Spktyr
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posted on
04/08/2008 9:40:19 AM PDT
by
Revolting cat!
("I am like...Dude......do you really....like want the Sex?")
To: Liberty Valance
Why post a pic of Vincent Price?
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posted on
04/08/2008 9:41:23 AM PDT
by
Revolting cat!
("I am like...Dude......do you really....like want the Sex?")
To: Revolting cat!
OK, and why should I need a programme to tell me what the guy’s saying, especially if he’s ostensibly using English?
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posted on
04/08/2008 9:41:32 AM PDT
by
Spktyr
(Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
To: Spktyr
In his 60s and 70s prime you can understand everything.
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posted on
04/08/2008 9:43:01 AM PDT
by
Borges
To: Spktyr
Gotcha.
Actually, many of my favorite 'Dylan' songs are those performed by others.
Johnny Cash with 'Wanted Man', Hendrix with 'Watchtower', the Byrds with several.
Dylan's greatness is certainly not his vocal skills (or lack there of)
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posted on
04/08/2008 9:44:33 AM PDT
by
Michael.SF.
("democrat" -- 'one who panders to the crude and mindless whims of the masses " - Joseph J. Ellis)
To: Borges
No, you can’t. I’ve heard recordings, even remastered and cleaned up ones.
He *always* mumbles at least three words or more per song!
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posted on
04/08/2008 9:44:59 AM PDT
by
Spktyr
(Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
To: Spktyr
Dah Do Do Do Dah Dah Dah Dah (is all I have to say to you).
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posted on
04/08/2008 9:46:08 AM PDT
by
Drumbo
("Democracy can withstand anything but democrats." - Jubal Harshaw (Robert A. Heinlein))
To: Revolting cat!
Why post a pic of Vincent Price? LOL
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posted on
04/08/2008 9:46:19 AM PDT
by
Michael.SF.
("democrat" -- 'one who panders to the crude and mindless whims of the masses " - Joseph J. Ellis)
To: Revolting cat!
Why post a pic of Vincent Price?
LOL! Why shock value of course.
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posted on
04/08/2008 9:46:30 AM PDT
by
Liberty Valance
(Keep a simple manner for a happy life)
To: Michael.SF.
His skill is writing, not singing.
But like I said, I don’t understand why this makes him greater than his contemporaries who possessed equal skill at writing and could actually sing intelligibly.
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posted on
04/08/2008 9:46:31 AM PDT
by
Spktyr
(Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
To: Spktyr
Could you ever understand Little Richard, Jerry Lee lewis or even Mick Jagger? How about J.J.Cale or David Byrne? I can’t understand a word of what the R.E.M. singer sings. A genre is a genre. On Broadway you’re supposed to understand everything, in rock and roll you won’t! Live with it.
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posted on
04/08/2008 9:46:53 AM PDT
by
Revolting cat!
("I am like...Dude......do you really....like want the Sex?")
To: Spktyr
Cash and Stewart could/can carry a tune AND you can understand them when they sing. Check out Cash's rendition (w/Bob Dylan, of all people) of Girl from the North Country (on Nashville Skyline) if you're so confident he can carry a tune.
And Rod Stewart? Gay.
You can understand American Idol singers plainly, and guess what? They all suck.
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