An interesting look at Dylan in the Islands sailing and meeting a local artist Banke Banx - ""He told me he was the captain of Bob Dylan's yacht in the harbor," Banx said. "He asked me to come aboard and bring a few guitars. I went aboard and met Dylan. We started playing and he was very much interested in (Banx's 1977 gospel-tinged reggae ballad) 'Prince of Darkness.' He wanted me to write out the lyrics and chord progression.
"We went for a swim, we went snorkeling, had lunch. In the evening I invited him to my home studio. I had a Tascam (recorder) n my basement. I was always ready to go. He stepped in and started to play my organ. He said, 'Bankie, I like the sound of this thing ('Prince of Darkness') can you record that?' I said, 'Bob, I've already done that.' Then he asked for a reggae bass line. Then a reggae rhythm guitar. Then he wanted some girls to sing backup vocals. I went and got two girls. One of them [Amelia Vanterpool-Kubisch] is now Director of Tourism for Anguilla. He never put his voice on the tape. He just played keyboards and gave us the harmonies."
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