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
Corrina Corrina
Bob Dylan Lyrics
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Gal, where you been so long?
Corrina, Corrina
Gal, where you been so long?
I been worryin' 'bout you, baby
Baby, please come home
I got a bird that whistles
I got a bird that whistles
I got a bird that sings
But I ain' a-got Corrina
Life don't mean a thing
Corrina, Corrina
Gal, you're on my mind
Corrina, Corrina
Gal, you're on my mind
I'm a-sittin' down, thinkin' of you
I just can't keep from crying
The song "Corrina Corrina" originally written and recorded by Georgia bluesman, Bo Carter in 1928, is a song about a man heartbroken over the absence of his love, Corrina. The Bob Dylan rendition features notable differences from the original, including a slower tempo and instrumentation, creating a more melancholic and pensive mood.
The opening lines of the song, "Corrina, Corrina, where you been so long? I been worrying 'bout you, baby. Baby, please come home," set the tone for the rest of the lyrics that are filled with sadness and longing. Dylan's trademark introspection and ability to capture the human condition through his wistful, mournful vocals create a uniquely powerful and emotional interpretation of the song.
The second verse of the song reveals the singer's struggle to find solace, despite his attempts at distraction. He sings, "I got a bird that whistles, I got a bird that sings, but I ain' a-got Corrina, life don't mean a thing." This line highlights the theme of existential loneliness and the inability to find fulfillment in the absence of a loved one. Overall, Dylan's version of "Corrina Corrina" remains true to the original in its message of unrequited love and longing, while adding his own unique flavor of introspection and melancholy.
Line by Line Meaning
Corrina, Corrina
The singer is addressing someone named Corrina
Gal, where you been so long?
The singer is asking Corrina where she has been for a long time
I been worryin' 'bout you, baby
The singer has been worried about Corrina and wants her to come home
Baby, please come home
The artist is asking Corrina to come back home
I got a bird that whistles
The artist has a bird that can whistle
I got a bird that sings
The singer has a bird that can sing
But I ain' a-got Corrina
Even though the singer has birds, it's not the same as having Corrina
Life don't mean a thing
Without Corrina, life doesn't have much meaning for the artist
Gal, you're on my mind
Corrina is on the artist's mind
I'm a-sittin' down, thinkin' of you
The artist is sitting down and thinking about Corrina
I just can't keep from crying
The singer is crying because they miss Corrina so much
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TRADITIONAL, BOB DYLAN
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Corrina, Corrina
Gal, where you been so long?
Corrina, Corrina
Gal, where you been so long?
I been worryin' 'bout you, baby
Baby, please come home
I got a bird that whistles
I got a bird that sings
I got a bird that whistles
I got a bird that sings
But I ain' a-got Corrina
Life don't mean a thing
Corrina, Corrina
Gal, you're on my mind
Corrina, Corrina
Gal, you're on my mind
I'm a-sittin' down, thinkin' of you
I just can't keep from crying
@PoetryLovers-4u
One of Bob's sweetest recordings.
[Verse 1]
Corrina, Corrina
Gal, where you been so long?
Corrina, Corrina
Gal, where you been so long?
I've been worrying about you, baby
Baby, please come home
[Verse 2]
I got a bird that whistles
I got a bird that sings
I got a bird that whistles
I got a bird that sings
But I ain't a-got Corrina
Life don't mean a thing
[Verse 3]
Corrina, Corrina
Gal, you're on my mind
Corrina, Corrina
Gal, you're on my mind
I'm a-sittin' down thinkin' of you
I just can't keep from cryin'
@PanoramaUnion
Everybody always say Bob Dylan can't sing, but in this his voice is lovely.
@natepike6147
My late father was a massive Dylan fan, often learning his songs on guitar and singing them while in his room to no audience. Dad was a beautiful guitar player, singer, and did much justice to Sir Bobs tunes.
In late 2021 just 9-days before he passed on after a very aggressive cancer diagnosis I (unknowingly) had my last visit with him. He was weak, vulnerable, and scared......but his spirit and humor were intact. During our visit, his newly appointed nurse came in and introduced herself as Corrina and randomly asked my dad if he knew of a certain song with the same name, and my pops lit up and said in his own Richard Pike way that it was one of his favorite Bob Dylan songs and that he was happy to have the namesake caring for him.
A few days later he was in hospice and then died soon after. I hope that lovely nurse named Corinna helped to make his last days more comfortable.
I miss him so so very much, but Dylan always helps to bring us back together in some way.
@saundraboden4250
😢😢😢😢
@michaelbolding9877
I'm 72 and play him every day
@shwetshankar8019
I am 22 , Play him Everyday 😉
@h2bizzle
I’m 46… Bob’s music is ageless 😊
@corrinak1556
I’m 22… and I don’t blame you!
@corrinak1556
And my name is Corrina. So there
@h2bizzle
@@corrinak1556 You win! 😂👍
@corinaloren05
My name is Corina and I love this song ❤