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 “for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition”. 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
03. I Still Miss Someone
Bob Dylan Lyrics
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At my door the leaves are falling
The cold wild wind will come
Sweethearts walk by together
And I still miss someone
I go out on a party
And look for a little fun
'Cause I still miss someone
Oh, no I never got over those blues eyes
I see them every where
I miss those arms that held me
When all the love was there
I wonder if she's sorry
For leavin' what we'd begun
There's someone for me somewhere
And I still miss someone
I still miss someone
Oh, no I never got over those blues eyes
I see them every where
I miss those arms that held me
When all the love was there
I wonder if she's sorry
For leavin' what we'd begun
There's someone for me somewhere
And I still miss someone
I still miss someone
The song "I Still Miss Someone" by Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash is a hauntingly beautiful ballad about the lingering pain of lost love. The song speaks to the universal experience of heartbreak and loneliness, as the singer reflects on the past and wonders if he will ever find love again.
The opening lines set the mood, as the singer describes the falling leaves and the coming of winter, a metaphor for the cold and emptiness he feels inside. He sees other couples walking together, and this only serves to remind him of the person he has lost, and how much he still loves her.
The second verse speaks to his attempts to move on and find happiness again, but despite his efforts, he can't escape the memories of his lost love. He seeks solace in a dark corner of the party, but even there he is haunted by the pain of his loss.
The chorus repeats the sentiments of the opening lines, that though he may try to move on, he still misses the person he has lost. The final verse expresses a sense of hope, that there may still be someone out there for him, but the pain of his past still lingers.
Overall, "I Still Miss Someone" is a truly beautiful and poignant song about the pain of lost love and the enduring hope for a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
I still miss someone
I am still longing for the person I have lost in my life and have not been able to move on.
At my door the leaves are falling
The changing of the seasons is a reminder of the time that has passed since I lost my loved one and I am still mourning.
The cold wild wind will come
Winter is approaching and the thought of spending it without my loved one brings me sadness.
Sweethearts walk by together
Seeing couples and their happy interactions further remind me of the love I have lost and continue to miss.
And I still miss someone
Despite everything that has changed since the loss of my loved one, my feelings remain the same: I still miss them dearly.
I go out on a party
Despite my sadness, I attempt to distract myself and have fun.
And look for a little fun
I am trying to enjoy myself and find happiness in other areas of my life.
But I find a darkened corner
Despite my search for happiness, my thoughts inevitably return to my lost loved one and my sadness cannot be escaped.
'Cause I still miss someone
I cannot escape the deep longing I feel for my lost loved one, no matter how much I try to distract myself.
Oh, no I never got over those blues eyes
My lost loved one's striking blue eyes have become a symbol of my longing and the memory of them haunts me still.
I see them every where
Everywhere I look, I am reminded of my loved one and the pain of my loss.
I miss those arms that held me
The physical intimacy of the relationship is what I miss the most and yearn to have again.
When all the love was there
I cherish the memories of when my loved one and I were happy together and wish I could relive those moments.
I wonder if she's sorry
I question whether my loved one feels remorse for leaving me and causing me this pain.
For leavin' what we'd begun
The plans and dreams that we shared together have been left unfinished and unresolved since my loved one left.
There's someone for me somewhere
I hold onto the hope that someday I will find someone new to love and replace the void my lost loved one has left.
And I still miss someone
Despite my hope for the future, my longing for my lost loved one continues to persist and remains a part of me.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHNNY R. CASH, ROY CASH, ROY CASH JR.
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