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Greatest Singers

Rolling Stone, the title alone says so much, has another list going. The 100 Greatest Singers. Love to get the juice, comments and arguments going in high-gear. Bono's take on Dylan is here.

Bono & Dylan have always had a mutual admiration club. In describing what he likes about Dylan's singing, Bono shows some of his style. "Here are some of the adjectives I have found myself using to describe that voice: howling, seducing, raging, indignant, jeering, imploring, begging, hectoring, confessing, keening, wailing, soothing, conversational, crooning. It is a voice like smoke, from cigar to incense, where it's full of wonder and worship. There is a voice for every Dylan you can meet, and the reason I'm never bored of Bob Dylan is because there are so many of them, all centered on the idea of pilgrimage."

Concert Review

Another critic writes here that he is happy Dylan changes his songs in concert but then complains about the result. He is not upset the songs are being changed but unhappy with the result. Many people complain about the arrangements he currently plays but this guy, being a critic, appreciates the songs are still evolving. Seems to want it both ways.

Why See Dylan Live?

Here is an article, by a 24 year old, who can't wait for his next Dylan show. He explains well the reason why. "I've met people who have seen Dylan several hundred times over the years, but they still keep coming back, now with their children and grandchildren. How does he keep bringing us back even though it is agreed that he had his heyday in 1965-1966 and again in 1975-1976? "

Edmonton

Nice article here that extends the discussion about Tell Tale Signs. "Once he burned with revolutionary fervour, songs spilling out of a man in a hurry. Now, at age 67, he's a walking history book of the United States, keeping alive stories and musical styles that might otherwise be forgotten. His work has grace and majesty, and the breadth of his late-career resurgence is better illustrated in this collection than on any of his individual albums."

Great video 1999

Hallelujah, I'm Ready to Go in Portland shows the joy and wonder as art is made in front of your eyes.

Tour starts

The new tour kicks off. Set list is here and early review is here.

Sunday News

The following 4CD set is one to consider. It has a decade per disc orientation. Like a Rolling Stone starts off disc one and there are many more hits than misses. Some favorites include Steve Earle, Dave Alvin, The Band, Fairport Convention, Nick Drake, Jackson Browne, Sarah McLachlan, Uncle Tupelo, Son Volt, Wilco, etc. etc.


This is a mildly interesting take from the Irish news. "A Playboy magazine interviewer once made the mistake of trying to ask Bob Dylan a serious question -- along the lines of what made him decide to go the singer-songwriter/voice of a generation route. Dylan looks at him from beneath his cowboy hat and, rather than walk out, offers a Sphinx-like answer: "Carelessness."

Behind the Shades

In rereading this excellent biography the rehearsal list of songs was telling. According to Chris Parker on Page 648 the following covers were rehearsed in 1989.

I Can See For Miles - The Who The Who: The Ultimate Collection

You Keep Me Hangin' On - the Vanilla Fudge Psychedelic Sundae: The Best of Vanilla Fudge

When or Where - Rodgers & Hart Songs of America from Another American

Mystery Train - Junior Parker Songs of America from Another American

12 volt March - (cannot identify)

Sweet Dreams of You - Patsy Cline Patsy Cline - The Definitive Collection

Walking After Midnight Volume 1: Walking After Midnight

Little Queen of Spades - Robert Johnson The Complete Recordings

Poison Ivy - The Coasters Poison Ivy

The Blue Ridge Mountains

High School Hop - Jerry Lee Lewis A Half Century of Hits

Mountain of Love - Johnny Rivers Secret Agent Man: The Ultimate Johnny Rivers Anthology 1964-2006

Ring of Fire - Johnny Cash Ring of Fire

Give My Love to Rose -

Love's Made a Fool of You - Buddy Holly Buddy Holly Gold

God Only Knows - the Beach Boys Pet Sounds


Now imagine all these songs, one after the next. Sort of an eclectic mix by any standards. Then you hear Theme Time Radio Hour and it all fits together.

New Date

There is a new date at the end of the Canadian tour at Oneonta, NY - Alumni Field House on November 19th. Has been added to Calendar and trying to learn how to add to Maps.