He's such a classic that sometimes I forget about how brilliant he really is and I am listening to him right now so curious to hear your thoughts...
2007-10-24 11:22:12 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music ➔ Rock and Pop
Bob is my all time favorite. I could listen to him (and have) 24/7 and not get sick of his music. I can't choose an all time favorite Dylan song, but I can choose an album...Desire.
Desire has four of my all time favorite songs of it Joey, Hurricane, Romance in Durango, and Isis (my name sake). "Joey" is just a masterpiece, it gives me these shivers every time I listen to it. That line, "I guess he had to say one last goodbye to the son that he could not save" is the saddest but most beutiful line I've ever heard. Ever. Hurricane is such a phenomenal story, and apart from having an extremely pertinent and important message, it's just one of those songs that you can't help but sing along to, it's so good. In "Isis", I absolutely love the ambiguity of the story, and the kind of mythical setting that the song drops you in. I also love Dylan's voice in this, especially the way he says "That aint' ne-ces-sary ". As for "Romance in Durango", it's just such a whimsical song, it always makes me happy. I love the opening line, where he says "Hot chili peppers in the blistering sun...". It's such a fun and hopeful song. The spanish is cool too.
"Desire" has more raw talent and better songwriting than 99.9% of albums out there, in my opinion. It's one of those albums that really draws you in, and elicits real emotions in the listener. It is a true work of art.
Dylan's songs are either good or great...haven't found a bad one.
2007-10-27 14:24:09 · answer #1 · answered by Isis 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I just can't decide between Knocking On Heavens Door or Hurricane. Both are extremely powerful songs and the fact he is still performing today shows that he is one of the world's greatest songwriter/performers. "A modern Shakespeare" I read not long ago.
2007-10-25 20:22:11 · answer #2 · answered by jc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't really pick just one...
Idiot Wind
Subterranean Homesick Blues
With God on Our Side
Ballad of a Thin Man
It's All Over Now, Baby Blue
Masters of War
2007-10-26 08:51:50 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. Thorax 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Blowin' In The Wind", because along with "Knockin' on Heaven's Door", it's the only Dylan song I can listen to over and over again at once. I get sick of Dylan's singing quickly, so I don't listen to him much, though I do understand his influence.
2007-10-24 18:40:39 · answer #4 · answered by Montag 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To Ramona is soooooooooooo good.
And Desolation Row
and
Mama, You Been on my Mind,
This Wheel's on Fire
Heart of Mine
Takes a lot to Laugh, ..
One More Cup of Coffee
Bob's got soo many great songs.
2007-10-27 21:39:46 · answer #5 · answered by mf east 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tangled Up In Blue.....the song as a whole
lyrically, I Shall Be Released
2007-10-27 21:14:30 · answer #6 · answered by Dani G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Not Dark Yet". Such an amazing song.
2007-10-24 18:48:37 · answer #7 · answered by Cat Stevens 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Quite a few of his songs are my favorites. I think "Blowing in the Wind" takes the lead. :)
2007-10-24 18:26:43 · answer #8 · answered by worldneverchanges 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the hurricane! its freakin awesome . true tale bout a boxer from nj falsely accused of murder.
also lay lady lay.
2007-10-24 20:42:13 · answer #9 · answered by carly-kim 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lay Lady Lay. That's the only song he ever sang where he didn't sound like a retard. I know a lot of people think he's some kind of poet or something but sorry, and I'm not alone here, I think he's pretty awful
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2007-10-24 18:44:17 · answer #10 · answered by ericbryce2 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋