As I mentioned in my first post, “Ballad of Hollis Brown” was presented and received as a sad story about something that happened to a man, not about what that man did to six other people. The song brings us … Continue reading →
The Times They Are a’Changin’ included numerous songs that addressed current events and real crimes. “Only a Pawn in their Game” deals with the assassination of civil rights worker Medgar Evers by Byron De La Beckwith; “The Lonesome Death of … Continue reading →
At the end of this week, I’ll return to the key issues that Dylan addresses in “The Ballad of Hollis Brown.” As part of that, I’ll look at one of if not the worst versions of the song ever sung … Continue reading →
“Ex-Farm Family, now on WPA.” Photo credit: Dorothea Lange. Farm Security Administration, Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library Archives. In regard to “Fair Ellender” – the subject of this blog’s first post – I suggested that the Brown Girl’s murderous act … Continue reading →
Despite the fact that I think there was some “hourglass moment” where this song slipped through a narrow channel to flow back out again, there is still so much diversity to the lyrics of this song that a “close … Continue reading →
Hi folks, Thanks to everyone who attended last weekend’s concert with Lou & Peter Berryman. It was a another outstanding evening and we enjoyed seeing so many new and old friends! Our next concert features Cheryl Wheeler and special guest … Continue reading →
The rumors are true! Bob Dylan is releasing a Christmas CD. Not just any Christmas CD, but a Christmas CD that features Dylan singing holiday favorites such as “Here Comes Santa Claus” and “Winter Wonderland”!!!! Most important – it is … Continue reading →
Another gem for Dylan fans. Like a successful factory that pumps out a new product each year, Sony is releasing a “new” Bob Dylan DVD that features various Dylan performances captured at the Newport Folk Festival between his first appearance … Continue reading →
Is it possible? Bob Dylan is now 66 years old? Last year, Bob Dylan took on a new job – disc jockey. He has just wrapped up his first season of “Theme Time Radio Hour” on XM Satellite radio, and … Continue reading →
Mark Spoelstra 1940 – 2007 Mark Spoelstra passed away earlier today at the age of 66. Mark had been suffering back pain that was mis-diagnosed as originating from years of guitar playing. It was discovered last week that Mark actually … Continue reading →
