Some music artists arrived in the music world and give up their dreams to cave to the industry. Not all of course. But to stand up and say that this is my music, not yours? That takes courage and talent.
One such person is Bob Dylan. He has given some unique, elegant and profound songs.
From Wikipedia, this gives a better description of him than I could.
"Bob Dylan (legally Robert Dylan,[3] born Robert Allen Zimmerman, May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter. Generally regarded as one of the greatest songwriters ever,[4][5][6] Dylan has been a major figure in popular culture over his 60 year career. Much of his most celebrated work dates from the 1960s, when songs such as "Blowin' in the Wind" (1963) and "The Times They Are a-Changin'" (1964) became anthems for the civil rights and antiwar movements. His lyrics during this period incorporated political, social, philosophical, and literary influences, defying pop music conventions and appealing to the burgeoning counterculture.[7
I have always felt he is a genius with words. His lyrics evoke feelings.
ReplyDeleteThe first times I really paid attention (college) to the lyrics, I was astounded.
DeleteWhat an amazing story about Dylan's conversion, Susan! I'd never heard that before, although I was aware that he became a Christian. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI did not know how powerful his conversion is.
DeleteI know some people disliked his singing so much they gave no thought to his songs until someone read the lyrics to them, or they heard covers. His work is amazing.
ReplyDeleteHe wrote many recognizable songs for other musical artists.
DeleteHis voice is recognizable, the words are exquisite.
ReplyDeleteI don't remember a lot of Bob Dylan, we had some of his music on our radios, but more of other singers. I remember seeing his name and thinking it was pronounced "dye-lan" not "dillon".
ReplyDeleteFor us, Dylan was a part of college history back in the 70s.
DeleteI'm not a words person when it comes to music. That makes Dillon a torture to listen too for me. I had a girlfriend back in the day that would use Dillion records to get out of the house when she was grounded. She would just crank him up and before she knew it her parents were hollering OK OK you can go!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that Dylan wasn't your favorite musician.
ReplyDeleteNot really my thing, but I respect him as a musician.
ReplyDeleteBob Dylan writes genius songs. But, no, his singing is absolutely horrible (in my humble opinion). Glad he won a writing award.
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