Dylan started his musical odyssey in 1959 when he began playing in Dinkytown, Minneapolis while attending the University of Minnesota. Shortly after starting to play he changed his stage name to Bob Dylan, after being influenced by the poetry of Dylan Thomas before legally changing his name in 1962.
Much of his best known work is from the 1960s, when he became an informal documentarian and reluctant figurehead of American unrest, promoted by Joan Baez. Some of his songs, such as "Blowin' in the Wind" and "The Times They Are A-Changin'", became anthems of the anti-war and civil rights movements, with Joan Baez and Dylan singing together at the March on Washington in 1963. However he later became disenchanted with the civil liberty protest scene, feeling that he had been used by them.
His album Bringing It All Back Home marked a move away from the folk scene and a move towards rock and roll and Dylan began to consciously distance himself from his early association with civil rights. He also started to become irritated when being interviewed, often given facetious or irreverent answers to questions. Bringing It All Back Home was a controversial album as it the first on which he played electric guitar. This was seen by some of his fans as a betrayal of this folk roots, with some saying that it obscured his meaningful and poetic lyrics.
The second half of the 1960s was marked by a string of well received releases, with his song "Like a Rolling Stone", released in July of 1965, later being named "The Greatest Song of All Time" by Rolling Stone magazine in 2004, placing #1 in a list of 500 titles. It also marked the formation of Dylan's backing band The Hawks (who would later call themselves simply The Band). Dylan embarked on a world tour of Australia and Europe in 1966, during which he seemed to be under a lot of strain and pressure by both his fans, the music press and his own promoters. Dylan himself admitted that he began taking drugs seriously whilst on this tour, and found it immensely hard work. On returning to New York he crashed his motorbike, sustaining serious injuries in the process, and went into a period of withdrawal while he recuperated. During the late 1960s, Dylan again changed stylistic tradition, moving away from the psychedelic culture of the time. It was then that he recorded All Along the Watchtower, perhaps more famously recorded by Jimi Hendrix.
The 1970s were a period during which Dylan was more sporadic in his output, releasing some poorly received LPs. He rarely appeared in person until 1974, when he began touring again with his backing band The Band. He also wrote one of his most extensively covered songs, Knockin' On Heaven's Door, as well as what is now recognised as one of his best albums Blood On The Tracks. Towards the end of the 1970s, Dylan discovered Christ, and released some albums of gospel music. He started to talk to the crowd about his faith during his performances, and wouldn't play any of his early work, which alienated some of his previous fans.
Dylan today still remains an influential and popular artist; despite a period of little note between 1980-2000, his 2006 album Modern Times reached the US chart at #1, as did his 2009 album Together Through Life, in the US, Britain, France and several other countries. His 2012 album Tempest was also critically acclaimed. Since 1988, Dylan has been on the so-called Never Ending Tour, during which his performances have provoked controversy, with some critics claiming that his lyrics have become incomprehensible, an experience which is not helped by his tendency to change his set-list and vocals almost every performance.
Bob Dylan's strong influence over the past few years is becoming even more prominent amongst a growing group of younger emerging artists such as George Ellias and Devendra Banhart. Dylan's early lyrics incorporated politics, social commentary, philosophy and literary influences, defying existing pop music conventions and appealing widely to the counterculture of the time. While expanding and personalizing musical styles, Dylan has shown steadfast devotion to traditions of American song, from folk and country/blues to rock and roll and rockabilly, to Gaelic balladry, even jazz, swing and Broadway.
Dylan performs with the guitar, keyboard and harmonica. Backed by a changing lineup of musicians, he has toured steadily since the late 1980s. He has also recently performed alongside other iconic artists, such as Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, Tom Petty and Eric Clapton. Although his contributions as a performer and recording artist have been central to his career, his songwriting is generally held as his highest accomplishment.
Nobel Prize for Literature (2016) - On October 13, 2016, Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature for โfor having created new poetic expressions within the great American song traditionโ. The prestigious award has been given annually since 1901 and previous Nobel Laureates for Literature include Harold Pinter and Samuel Beckett. Here is the speech written by Dylan, although unable to attend:
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/10/arts/bob-dylan-nobel-prize-acceptance-speech.html?_r=0
02. She Belongs to Me
Bob Dylan Lyrics
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She don't look back
She's got everything she needs, she's an artist
She don't look back
She can take the dark out of the nighttime
And paint the daytime black
You will start out standing
You will start out standing
Proud to steal her anything she sees
But you'll wind up peeking through her keyhole
Down upon your knees
She never stumbles, she's got no place to fall
She never stumbles, she's got no place to fall
She's nobody's child, the Law can't touch her at all
She wears an Egyptian ring that sparkles before she speaks
She wears an Egyptian ring that sparkles before she speaks
She's a hypnotist collector, you are a walking antique.
Bow down to her on Sunday
Salute her when her birthday comes
Bow down to her on Sunday
Salute her when her birthday comes
For Halloween give her a trumpet
And for Christmas, buy her a drum
The song "She Belongs to Me" by Bob Dylan is a complex and enigmatic work that explores love, power, and self-expression. The song tells the story of a woman who is an artist, one who has everything she needs and does not look back. She is confident and self-assured, and she can take the dark out of the nighttime and paint the daytime black. The singer, a male, starts out standing proud to steal her anything she sees, but soon he finds himself peeking through her keyhole on his knees. She never stumbles, and she has no place to fall. She's nobody's child, and the law can't touch her at all. She is enigmatic, charismatic, and unstoppable.
The woman is symbolized by her Egyptian ring that sparkles before she speaks. She is a collector of hypnotized men, and the singer is merely a walking antique. The song continues with Bob Dylan's signature esotericism, depicting the woman as someone who should be bowed down to on Sunday and saluted on her birthday. For Halloween, she should be given a trumpet, and for Christmas, she should be given a drum. The lyrics suggest a fascination with the mysterious and the powerful, with the woman embodying a kind of force that is beyond human reckoning.
The song is a masterpiece of Dylan's poetic and musical imagination. It creates a vivid and surreal world where love, power, and desire are intertwined. The lyrics use images, symbolism, and metaphors to create an unforgettable portrait of a woman who is both captivating and enigmatic.
Line by Line Meaning
She's got everything she needs, she's an artist
This woman is self-sufficient and skilled; she does not require anything else apart from her art to thrive.
She don't look back
She doesn't reflect on the past or let it hinder her progress in the present.
She can take the dark out of the nighttime
And paint the daytime black
Her talents are so remarkable that she can transform the world's perception of everything, turning day to night and vice versa.
You will start out standing
Proud to steal her anything she sees
At the beginning of your relationship, you will feel good about being able to provide her with anything she may want.
But you'll wind up peeking through her keyhole
Down upon your knees
Once you get deeper involved with her, you will lose your power and find yourself in subservient positions.
She never stumbles, she's got no place to fall
She's nobody's child, the Law can't touch her at all
She is a perfectly self-contained and self-sufficient individual who doesn't need anyone's assistance or intervention.
She wears an Egyptian ring that sparkles before she speaks
She's a hypnotist collector, you are a walking antique.
She has a hypnotising effect on people, especially men, who don't measure up to her standards and goals in life.
Bow down to her on Sunday
Salute her when her birthday comes
Her unique personality requires admiration and submission from others, especially men, who should show her respect and appreciation often.
For Halloween give her a trumpet
And for Christmas, buy her a drum
She is a musical genius, and you should celebrate her musical talent by gifting her items that support her craft.
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, AUDIAM, INC
Written by: BOB DYLAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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he rocks,
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The king๐
@Ericbryanmr
I know the lyrics but fucking hell some of this was so damn inaudible.