I readily admit that I was a fairly late convert to the words and music of Bob Dylan.
Pop and then prog rock dominated my early listening days, but I am glad I caught up with his Bob-ness. He is an unforgettable star.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwSZvHqf9qM
I have only seen him live twice – both times in Glasgow. First time at the SECC was simply dire. I don’t remember the date, but I recall the gig with a shudder. Spot the tune was the popular game in the crowd that night.
Second time was on June 24 (significant number that) 2004 at Barrowland. This proved to be one of my favourite concerts of all time: I got goosebumps even reading the reviews. It was an immense performance buoyed by a boisterous crowd loving every minute of it, whether in the sing-a-longs or in the hushed moments. We were there – and we swear we saw Dylan smile.
As it’s Dylan’s 70th birthday next week, and there will be lots written and said about him, I thought I’d have a daft, no prize Bob quiz – and the answers are dead easy.
What are your top five Dylan tracks? Well, maybe not so easy as he’s written about a squillion of them. My top five change all the time – but I’ll start it off, and in no particular order.
Stuck Inside of Memphis With The Memphis Blues Again
Tom Thumb Blues
Not Dark Yet
Hard Rain
Forever Young
OK – let’s make it 10.
Shelter From The Storm
Masters of War
Like A Rolling Stone
Mississppi
Blowin In the Wind
OK 15.
You’re A Big Girl Now; I Believe In You; Don’t Think Twice – no, that’s plenty. Going to listen to lots of them now.
Please let me know your favourites – no simple task, I know.
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