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
Hey Good Lookin'
Bob Dylan Lyrics
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Whatcha got cookin'?
How's about cookin' somethin' up with me?
Hey, sweet baby,
Don't you think maybe
We could find us a brand new recipe?
I got a hot-rod Ford and a two-dollar bill
And I know a spot right over the hill.
There's soda pop and the dancin's free,
So if you wanna have fun come along with me.
Hey, good lookin',
Whatcha got cookin'?
How's about cookin' somethin' up with me?
I'm free and ready,
So we can go steady.
How's about savin' all your time for me?
No more lookin',
I know I've been tooken.
How's about keepin' steady company?
I'm gonna throw my date-book over the fence
And find me one for five or ten cents.
I'll keep it 'til it's covered with age
'Cause I'm writin' your name down on every page.
Hey, good lookin',
Whatcha got cookin'?
How's about cookin' somethin' up with me?
Bob Dylan's Hey Good Lookin' is a playful and simple love song that is straightforward in its intentions. Dylan's interpretation of the song is much slower and more introspective compared to the upbeat original, but he manages to maintain the charm of the lyrics. The song begins with Dylan addressing his love interest and inquiring about what she has in store for him. He invites her to find a new recipe together, a metaphor for building something new and exciting in their relationship. Dylan continues to express his desire to be with her and save her time for him. In the second verse, he confesses that he is willing to throw away his date-book to make time for her, and he writes her name down on every page because he wants to keep her close to him.
Dylan's version of Hey Good Lookin' imbues the song with a sense of yearning and deviates from the original's playful tone. He slows down the tempo, infuses the song with a Dylan-esque harmonica riff, and emphasizes the lyrics' emotional depth rather than the catchy melody. Dylan's style is more about the storytelling aspect of the song, and he manages to bring out the tender feelings present in the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, hey, good lookin',
Hey, attractive person,
Whatcha got cookin'?
What are you planning to do?
How's about cookin' somethin' up with me?
How about we do something together?
Hey, sweet baby,
Hey, dear friend,
Don't you think maybe
Do you think it's possible
We could find us a brand new recipe?
We can try something new together?
I got a hot-rod Ford and a two-dollar bill
I have a fast car and some cash,
And I know a spot right over the hill.
I know a place nearby,
There's soda pop and the dancin's free,
We can drink soda and dance for free,
So if you wanna have fun come along with me.
So if you want to have fun, join me.
Hey, good lookin',
Hey, attractive person,
Whatcha got cookin'?
What are you planning to do?
How's about cookin' somethin' up with me?
How about we do something together?
I'm free and ready,
I am available and willing,
So we can go steady.
So we can have a romantic relationship.
How's about savin' all your time for me?
How about you dedicate your time to me?
No more lookin',
I won't look anywhere else,
I know I've been tooken.
I know I have been taken by you.
How's about keepin' steady company?
How about we be in a committed relationship?
I'm gonna throw my date-book over the fence
I'll discard my schedule,
And find me one for five or ten cents.
And get a new one which is cheap.
I'll keep it 'til it's covered with age
I'll hold onto it for a long time
'Cause I'm writin' your name down on every page.
Because I will write your name on every page.
Hey, good lookin',
Hey, attractive person,
Whatcha got cookin'?
What are you planning to do?
How's about cookin' somethin' up with me?
How about we do something together?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: WILLIAMS, SR., HANK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sirhan.
CJ never tell his homies how much he loves to listen to these songs
@diegos.loayza3706
Ahhaha XD. So true
@disruptor6550
Lmaooo
@violapetslove1492
A well do was follow thw damn train cj!
@marcodistefano4214
I'm redownloading GTA San Andreas just cause I casually bumped into this song :')
@tylerkimmel1359
Ain’t it though lol
@MG-dt9kk
10% fans Hank Williams
90% fans GTA San Andreas
@Dloc47
True
@Dirtbike-yt6kg
I’m both I first heard it from San Andreas but love Hank Williams Sr
@phantomstriker7996
1% tf2 fans