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
Honey Just Allow Me One More Chance
Bob Dylan Lyrics
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To get along with you
Honey, just allow me one more chance
Ah'll do anything with you
Well, I'm a-walkin' down the road
With my head in my hand
I'm lookin' for a woman
Needs a worried man
'Low me just-a one more chance
Honey, just allow me one more chance
To ride your aeroplane
Honey, just allow me one more chance
To ride your passenger train
Well, I've been lookin' all over
For a gal like you
I can't find nobody
So you'll have to do
Just-a one kind favor I ask you
'Low me just-a one more chance
Honey, just allow me one more chance
To get along with you
Honey, just allow me one more chance
Ah'll do anything with you
Well, lookin' for a woman
That ain't got no man
Is just lookin' for a needle
That is lost in the sand
Just-a one kind favor I ask you
'Low me just-a one more chance
The lyrics to "Honey Just Allow Me One More Chance" by Bob Dylan seem straightforward on the surface, with the singer pleading with his lover to give him another chance. The opening lines of the song set the tone for Dylan's desperate yearning, with him asking for just one more opportunity to make things right with his partner. The song's bluesy melody complements the singer's melancholy message and the sense of isolation and hopelessness that permeates the lyrics.
As the song progresses, Dylan's character is revealed to be wandering aimlessly in search of a woman who needs a "worried man." He pleads with the unnamed woman to "allow him one more chance" to ride her airplane, to ride her passenger train, or to simply get along with her. The repeated request for "just one kind favor" highlights the singer's desperation and his willingness to do anything to win back the love of his life.
Despite the song's apparent simplicity, its themes of love, loss, and longing have resonated with countless listeners over the years. Dylan's raw emotional delivery, coupled with the evocative imagery of a man wandering alone in search of his soulmate, make "Honey Just Allow Me One More Chance" a timeless classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Honey, just allow me one more chance
The singer is begging for another opportunity to make things right.
To get along with you
The singer desires an improved relationship with the addressee.
Honey, just allow me one more chance
Reiteration of the opening lines, emphasizing the plea for another opportunity.
Ah'll do anything with you
The artist is willing to comply with any request or suggestion of the addressee.
Well, I'm a-walkin' down the road
The artist is currently roaming without a purpose.
With my head in my hand
The singer is showing signs of dejection or defeat.
I'm lookin' for a woman
The singer is searching for a female companion.
Needs a worried man
The artist wishes to find a woman who requires his assistance or concern.
Just-a one kind favor I ask you
The artist is making a request for a single act of kindness.
'Low me just-a one more chance
The artist is pleading to be given another opportunity.
Honey, just allow me one more chance
The singer repeats the opening line, emphasizing the plea for another opportunity.
To ride your aeroplane
The artist wants to be taken on a journey with the addressee.
Honey, just allow me one more chance
Reiteration of the opening lines, emphasizing the plea for another opportunity.
To ride your passenger train
The singer wants to go on a trip with the addressee.
Well, I've been lookin' all over
The singer has been searching for something or someone for a while.
For a gal like you
The artist wants to find a woman similar to the addressee.
I can't find nobody
The artist has been unsuccessful in finding a suitable partner.
So you'll have to do
The singer is suggesting that the addressee is the best option available.
Just-a one kind favor I ask you
The singer is making a request for a single act of kindness.
'Low me just-a one more chance
The artist is pleading to be given another opportunity.
Honey, just allow me one more chance
Reiteration of the opening lines, emphasizing the plea for another opportunity.
To get along with you
The artist desires an improved relationship with the addressee.
Honey, just allow me one more chance
Reiteration of the opening lines, emphasizing the plea for another opportunity.
Ah'll do anything with you
The artist is willing to comply with any request or suggestion of the addressee.
Well, lookin' for a woman
The singer is searching for a female companion.
That ain't got no man
The singer is looking for a woman who is single and unattached.
Is just lookin' for a needle
The task of finding such a woman is compared to finding an object that is very small and hard to locate.
That is lost in the sand
The object is also described as being in a difficult and inaccessible location.
Just-a one kind favor I ask you
The artist is making a request for a single act of kindness.
'Low me just-a one more chance
The singer is pleading to be given another opportunity.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bob Dylan
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Juan Camacho
Honey, just allow me one more chance
To get along with you
Honey, just allow me one more chance
Ah'll do anything with you
Well, I'm a-walkin' down the road
With my head in my hand
I'm lookin' for a woman
Needs a worried man
Just-a one kind favor I ask you
'Low me just-a one more chance
Honey, just allow me one more chance
To ride your aeroplane
Honey, just allow me one more chance
To ride your passenger train
Well, I've been lookin' all over
For a gal like you
I can't find nobody
So you'll have to do
Just-a one kind favor I ask you
'Low me just-a one more chance
Honey, just allow me one more chance
To get along with you
Honey, just allow me one more chance
Ah'll do anything with you
Well, lookin' for a woman
That ain't got no man
Is just lookin' for a needle
That is lost in the sand
Just-a one kind favor I ask you
'Low me just-a one more chance
JorgeLMarquez
La voz se lleva todo
Juan Camacho
Honey, just allow me one more chance
To get along with you
Honey, just allow me one more chance
Ah'll do anything with you
Well, I'm a-walkin' down the road
With my head in my hand
I'm lookin' for a woman
Needs a worried man
Just-a one kind favor I ask you
'Low me just-a one more chance
Honey, just allow me one more chance
To ride your aeroplane
Honey, just allow me one more chance
To ride your passenger train
Well, I've been lookin' all over
For a gal like you
I can't find nobody
So you'll have to do
Just-a one kind favor I ask you
'Low me just-a one more chance
Honey, just allow me one more chance
To get along with you
Honey, just allow me one more chance
Ah'll do anything with you
Well, lookin' for a woman
That ain't got no man
Is just lookin' for a needle
That is lost in the sand
Just-a one kind favor I ask you
'Low me just-a one more chance
Janet Johns
Already knew the words but thanks for typing them up anyway 😊
Dwayne Wladyka
Henry Thomas wrote this song. Bob Dylan did a great cover of it. I have this album. It is so good. Cheers!
J
It's not a cover. Dylan just took the song title nothing more. At least do a google search for god's sake!
Janet Johns
@J give him one more chance 😆
Art Project
One man band par excellence
JennifromtheblockFFDP
💜
filthydog1220
My favorite third of this video is the last third entitled 'Honey'
milann shrestha
OOhh.. yes honey!.. <3 Bob Allen