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
Babe I'm In The Mood For You
Bob Dylan Lyrics
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And sometimes I'm in the mood, I wanna hear my milk cow low
Lord sometimes I'm in the mood, I wanna hit the highway road
But then again, but then again, I said oh, I said oh, I said oh babe!
I'm in the mood for you
Sometimes I'm in the mood, I wanna back up against the wall
Sometimes I'm in the mood, I wanna live in my pony stall
But then again, but then again, I said oh, I said oh, I said oh babe!
I'm in the mood for you
Sometimes I'm in the mood, I wanna change my house around
And sometimes I'm in the mood, I'm gonna make a change in this here town
Sometimes I'm in the mood, I'm gonna change the world around
But then again, but then again, I said oh, I said oh, I said oh babe!
I'm in the mood for you
Yes, sometimes I'm in the mood, I wanna lay right down and cry
And sometimes I'm in the mood, I wanna climb up to the sky
And sometimes I'm in the mood, I'm gonna laugh until I cry
But then again, but then again, and then again, I said oh babe!
I'm in the mood for you
I said oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh babe!
I'm in the mood for you
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh baby!
I'm in the mood for you
The song "Baby I'm in the Mood for You" by Bob Dylan is a simple love song that describes the different moods and desires that the singer goes through. The opening lines of the song reflect the restlessness and boredom that the singer faces in his everyday life. He expresses a desire to leave his "lonesome home" and go on the highway road. However, as the song progresses, his tune changes, and he mentions his love for the person he is singing to. He reveals his fondness for his lover and how he wants to share all his various moods with her. His inconsistent moods are analogous to the unpredictability of love, and yet he is always in the mood for his darling.
The song is an amalgamation of contrasting emotions that are vividly depicted by Dylan's smooth delivery of the lyrics. It highlights the complexities of love and how it makes even the most restless souls quiescent. The chorus of the song, "I'm in the mood for you," reinforces the singer's love for his partner and how he wants to be with her, no matter what mood he is in.
Overall, "Baby I'm in the Mood for You" is a beautiful love song that expresses the different moods and desires of the singer with respect to his lover. It demonstrates how love can make everything seem better, no matter the mood or circumstance.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I'm in the mood, I wanna leave my lonesome home
At times, I feel like escaping from my loneliness and leaving my home.
And sometimes I'm in the mood, I wanna hear my milk cow low
Occasionally, I desire to hear the peaceful lowing of my milk cow.
Lord sometimes I'm in the mood, I wanna hit the highway road
Sometimes, I yearn to take a road trip and travel down the highway.
But then again, but then again, I said oh, I said oh, I said oh babe!
However, even with all these desires, I keep coming back to the same feeling of wanting you.
Sometimes I'm in the mood, I wanna back up against the wall
At times, I feel the urge to stand up for myself and firmly back up against a wall.
Sometimes I'm in the mood, I wanna live in my pony stall
Occasionally, I wish to retreat to a simple, solitary life and live in my pony stall.
Sometimes I'm in the mood, I ain't gonna do nothin' at all
Sometimes, I just want to do absolutely nothing and be at peace with myself.
Sometimes I'm in the mood, I wanna change my house around
At times, I feel like rearranging my living space and bringing change to my surroundings.
And sometimes I'm in the mood, I'm gonna make a change in this here town
Occasionally, I am motivated to take action and make a positive difference in my community.
Sometimes I'm in the mood, I'm gonna change the world around
Sometimes, I dream of making a big impact and changing the world for the better.
Yes, sometimes I'm in the mood, I wanna lay right down and cry
Yes, at times, I feel like simply letting out my feelings and shedding tears.
And sometimes I'm in the mood, I wanna climb up to the sky
Other times, I feel like soaring high and reaching new heights like the sky.
And sometimes I'm in the mood, I'm gonna laugh until I cry
Sometimes, I find myself in such high spirits that I can’t stop laughing and break down in tears.
But then again, but then again, and then again, I said oh babe!
But once again, no matter what my mood or desire, I come back to wanting you.
I said oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh babe!
I'm in the mood for you
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh baby!
Overall, the song conveys that no matter what mood or feeling he experiences, he has an unshakable desire for the person he is singing to.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: B. DYLAN
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pufmama
Im always in the mood for Dylan
ramadama hoo
Loved this, really cute. Good song, great video.
hch49
Baby-you know who you are-I am SO in the mood for you!