This Dylan song conveys a particular memory for me. I listened to it that morning in my car at daybreak on an open highway, after leaving my abusive boyfriend - my small dog and suitcase in the back seat. I will never forget the calm and peace I felt listening to this song knowing I was going home to my own quiet peaceful home and into my own bed with my little sweet dog. This man frightened both of us. My dog cowering next to the wall behind the door in order to hide from the yelling... the boyfriend was drunk and wouldn't let me leave so I waited for him to pass out then quietly snuck out when the sun appeared through the trees. 20 years later I still listen to this song and am always swept away by the same feeling of relief and peace that I was able to get away - and stay away from him.
G-Girl.., Such a powerful yarn my friend from another Hen. Glad to hear that you can still find peace in Bob's music so far down your road of life May B.D. stay in and close to you.
I remember listening to this at work back in 1983. The boss of the lab brought it in. It was my first real foray into Bob Dylan in any serious manner. It remains to this day my favourite album. This track in particular along with Neighbourhood Bully are stand outs. Robbie's bass line is fabulous and this track would not be the same without that driving bass underpinning the song.
I was 13 years old when I first saw this video. It was the early-mid 80s. I had never heard of Bob Dylan. I remember the poetry hitting me like a sledgehammer. The power of words. Rediscovering this video here feels like I've randomly bumped into an old friend after a lifetime apart.
He was given powerful hints into the noble lie from the "Brotherhood" his words have meaning most will never really know this "gift" to Dylan did come with a price.
Been a fan of BD music for about 50 years. This cassette is in my collection of cassettes from the '80s. I often sing this song when just needing to collect myself . . .I've never seen this video. Opening with a pic of Albrecht Durer, a Sumerian god figure (possibly Gilgamesh), Chief Joseph, JFK, MLK, RFK, the statue of Michaelangelos' Moses, landing at Normandy, Goya, Munch! Powerful!
I live in stockholm Sweden am soon 62 years. I have recently started to sing mostly karaoke. I hav loved Dylan since my teens, and he is for me one of the best modern writer and singer songer and poet ever!!!! this song stunded me!!! i will try to sing it in karaoke, and learn it very well, use to sit out in some park and sing Dylan Cohen etc..... so much poetry in these gyes songs!! Dylan got the Nobel price!!! in litherature!!! what a man !!!!!! first ever not only writing person too get the nobel prize here in Sweden stockholm where i live! Very proud that he got the prize he EARNED IT INDEED!!!!!! Thank you Bob for your wonderful piece of art!!!!!!
Myself 9 months later! I still stand my ground! About Dylan. I now now who i am! i am what i am!!! Dylan and many others where living in the future! what they said, is now recent! Göran Ågren sweden 20240523 10.30 am swedish time.
Listening to Bob for 50 years and still, hearing this today makes me realize I've underestimated him as a singer. He drives his voice here in a way that is hard to emulate. There's ferocity, but also control and surprising precision. This is a powerful vocal performance.
Agreed. But check out this emulation. I think you will agree John Cruz nails the ferocity and emotion of this song....and strips it down to a more 'early Dylan' performance. ruclips.net/video/MpInpgRMUSM/видео.html&ab_channel=PlayingForChange
lost my brother to a motor bike crash .He adored bob dylan .i have an everlasting bond with his music i adore him also ,my grandson will hear many dylan songs growing up ,to let the next generation feel the enjoyment of his music .
I am so sorry for your loss and touched by how you keep his spirit alive by sharing Dylan's music with your grandson. If there is a heaven, I imagine that your brother is looking down at you and is filled with joy knowing that you are honoring his memory in this special way. Sherrie V
We played this song at my dear dads funeral,I have great memory’s of us two singing this at the top of our voices Plus it was fitting to him as he was such a joker love you dad xx
@ariagoldpayne2769 Where to begin? So many.. if I spent the day listening to all his music, every 30 minutes I’d likely say “this one”. I play a fingerpicking version of “Don’t Think Twice… “ I still remember working it out as a kid, so that is special. “Tangled Up in Blue” brings back a specifically potent nostalgic 1st year of college memory. All of Blood on the Tracks hit me hard when I was young,. “Isis” on Desire was an early favorite. “Subterranean Homesick Blues” is singular. All of Blonde on Blonde was mind blowing.. yet I always liked “Stuck Inside of Mobile…. “ though others were more heartbreaking. The simplicity of an album like Pat Garrett is also so powerful. I have dozens of favorites… I can’t really answer this off the top of my head. Someday I’ll crack open the discography and really think hard on it and give a real answer,.. or a personal top 10 at least.
This song is for eternity; it is timeless. It is the struggle between good and evil with great promise of Christ and freedom. We are the Jokermen always confusing ourselves about who we are and our great potentials. The Jokerman is tricky and deceptive; the father of lies will destroy us one and all. Fight to the finish for the truth in your life and find your destiny before it's too late. Thanks Bob for showing up for the fight. God Bless.
The Jokerman isn't a metaphor for Satan, you buffoon (x) the song is about the real evil - religion... that's what we all need to get over. I am soooo relaxed about 'the father of lies destroying us one an all' it's unbelievable. Btw, if you believe in that meideval nonsense, why are you sure your guy wins? Have a good answer or don't answer at all.
I'm having the most wonderful night tonight ...I'm getting stoned and listening to all my favourite songs from Bob ( and so are my neighbours ...again ..oh well ) I haven't listened to this for decades..so tonight is the night. I keep saying this , but I have loved this man from the mid 60's..I was very young, and a 'different ' kid...I liked music my 6 year old friends didn't....Bob's music being 1 of them.....my long distance almost 60 year love affair....thanks Bob xxx
This song is panoramic. The poetry is so freakishly great. Who can write such powerful visions, such powerful emotions. And the song has such a wonderful cadence. And who says Dylan can't sing? Here he slams it over the stands and out of the park. Really, just who else does this???
Oh yeah the metaphors the religious imagery paradoxes etc. He has a certain way with words certainly the line about going to to Sodom and Gamorrah but nobody there would want to marry his sister is especially humorous imo.
I remember when this video came out my father was so excited to see it on MTV (even though they cut it short due to its length). If you asked my dad to play you a Dylan song he’d play this one. RIP dad ❤️ your memory lives on in my mind whenever I hear this song
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I Was Born On 4/1/1959 So Bob Has Been A Huge Influence Since " Lay Lady Lay Hit The Top 40! Obviously Jokerman Has Become A Personal Theme Song! How Lucky To Be Able To Say I've Seen America's Greatest Artist About 12 Times Since 1978!
This is one of the most reflective, insightful songs about life, and death, pain, and hope he's every written. Anyone who doesn't like this tune (Dylan fan or not) is a soulless drone, who needs to see something other than themselves in the mirror.
So, you deny anyone else their opinion? Who are you to decide that? To defy others is just saying "i''''M RIGHT, YOU'RE WRONG" and stupidity will remain..
This is a master work! Always know that you are just one blink of a eye away from being able listen 🎶 to favorite music again! Peace and love is the only way 🌿🕊🌿
I lost my daughter 5yrs ago with breast Cancer my granddaughter is getting her mastectomy next month to keep her safe 😢 she’s young children, my daughter died a day after her son’s 7th birthday, I stayed with him the day of his mum’s funeral as I didn’t think he should be there
Love so many songs from Bob, found him at age of 14, now I am 69, still listening, wish the new artist can have his talent just even 1%, I will appreciate, thanks for those years of his music's company, so happy about it.
Listening to various musicians he chooses and has chosen for his never ending tour, they talk about Dylan changing tempos, changing keys and even entire arrangements each time he performs lives is quite the challenge but also makes it so much fun. I can only imagine. Listening to his live sets from decades ago is quite the journey. There was a poster named Sugarman and not the one of legend, who posted many of these. I did hear a few years back, he had passed away and not sure the geniuses left them intact. I will have to search. This has always been one of my favorites and impossible to choose a number one favorite. That depends on the mood, the day, the weather. That was Dylan's brilliance. He wrote lyrics that can be molded into personal experiences.. It was 1966 at the age of 14, a friend had gotten a copy of Blonde On Blonde. I went and got my own and my meaningful musical journey began.
I love this song as well. The best version, IMHO, was from the failed Woodstock II back in the 90's. Woodstock II is on here, in its entirety. As I recall, it's on the last 'episode' (like 19 or something). And again, from memory, it's around 18 or 19 minutes into that 'episode'. It's snappy. Great blues feel. I wish I could be of more definitive service but I'm operating from memory. I took the episode down and pulled that one song out for my iPod. IMHO, it's worth a little work on your part to track it down. Regards.
+Shamrockrancher Bob Dylan on IPod!! Who would ever have thought that!! I haven't mastered the iPod yet!! But who cares what device you listen to the man on...he sounds good on anything...
Susan Kramer LOL! Agreed! I was busy holding onto my Sony cassette player when I bought an Infinity that had a plug within it that would allow me commercial ME radio. I broke down and bought the iPod Classic. It took me better than a month, working every night, to get all of my music onto this one device. I;ll never forget the Monday morning I walked into work with this 'just larger than a credit card' device in my pocket and my ENTIRE, very sizable music collection was on it! Blues for breakfast? Yup. Irish music after lunch? Sure... Stevie Ray to wrap up my day? Hell yeah! I couldn't believe it. Powerful. A long way from the 8 track! Peace!
+Shamrockrancher Yeah I know they are pretty good, hold a heap of songs.. I like playing my Bob Dylan cds on my stereo full blast, so the whole neighborhood can hear. Then I get in my car and put his cds into my car stereo and play them at full blast also, I get funny looks at the lights but I don't care.. God bless...
Bob Dylan, I’m speechless. The lyrics never stop to amaze me. Without any doubts this is one of your masterpieces and you mr Dylan is the Greatest Master ever.♥️ Love Britt
Being born in 71, this was my introduction to Dylan. I was mostly impressed by his songwriting, but also with his voice, as it was unique. As I backtracked his albums, I understood why he is the legend of which he is. Great song.
Even his music is unique and no one has been able to match it. I don't know what people 200 years from now will venerate, but if Bob Dylan isn't part of it they are missing out.
Got permanently hooked on Jokerman. Lyrics like nobody else manage to produce and musicians that really made an impact. Mick Taylor and Mark Knopfler!!!! But the man himself here is Bob. Possibly the Dylan song I`ve played most often.
Perhaps you have heard the live version from the David Letterman show? If not I would definitely recommend checking it out. He does a great version of License to Kill as well
according to what he once said during a 60 Minutes interview, he said he "made a deal with the Commander of everything here and...",...and that "he made a deal for, you know, where I am now..."., ...he was admitting to making a deal with the devil for fame & fortune., people who knew him before fame said he was mediocre ,then went away for 6 months and came back a genius musician song writer.,...and don't get mad at me for telling you if you didn't know., it happened as I said, and out of Bob's own mouth., it's easily found online, and more importantly, I didn't say he wasn't one of the greatest song writers, poet, and cultural influencers of the last century or more, or that I'm also a huge, and long time fan., I'm just sayin' he said, and in all sincerity and solemnity, that he literally made a deal with the devil in exchange for talent, fame & fortune., watch it yourselves if you haven't seen it., I'm not making it up, taking it out of context, nor exaggerating either.,...it DOES kind of explain how awesome he is too.,...he's not the "Lone Ranger" either., many admit it freely., others don't bring it up., I don't know if they are even allowed to deny it., they usually answer with satire, but truthfully when asked., like... "oh sure, I'm a witch and I worship Satan every day and eat babies & drink blood", hehehe, (audience laughs with them)., Jim Carrey does this all the time., just think how they must laugh about how naive we "sheep" are., the mock us right to our faces ., yet they are adored by millions, and get paid a fortune because of it.,...at least the honest ones say it without pride, if not regret.
@@mjonhouston Note that many times Dylan has said he is simply doing God's work. He had a magnificent Gospel period. He has written many songs for Jesus, and notice how many biblical references he uses, I cant imagine why anyone would interpret his statement that "The Chief Commander," he references on the 60" Show Must Be The Devil.. It is not hard to understand what he is saying. He is saying he has been blessed and will carry on until the end. It is what he believes he should do in return. He is obviously talking about God and Jesus. Why people assume he must be talking about the devil makes me wonder more about them than Bob. I mean, how does one do such a thing anyway? "Hey, Devil? Help me out here. "Blowin' in the Wind" sucks. Give me something else.". Jokerman references an Evil One who takes the motherless children and places them on the foot of a harlot. No hail Satan there.
When I turned 65 my son sented this video to me for my birthday. He remembered this back way then. I am thankful for such a great son. He was but only pre teen, I am for ever grateful for our time together. What a prince,
That’s so touching. Cheers, man. My dad and I used to listen to Dylan all the time when I was a child, and this song sticks out to me from then. Very nostalgic for me; I will go to the grave saying this is the greatest song ever written.
Gid tae see Bob Dylans goat the same as 1Self#Glasga,Scottish, U.K.*55*SS*WATP*toke'in aw over the 🌎 like*The Scottish Drug Form;Stop DEATHS ON OOR STREETS. Means so much,JOKERMAN*SIMMYBOY*Gers*
I never appreciated Bob Dylan until The Traveling Wilbury’s formed. He is definitely Americas best songwriter his words are unreal how puts them together. Americans should be proud of this guy, even the Irish president mentions him in his speeches👍👍👍
No disrespect to your opinion, but this is the man who wrote Sad Eyed Lady of the Lowlands, Hurricane, Like a Rolling Stone, Shelter From the Storm, Black Diamond Bay and so many songs of this calibre. His work is his masterpiece. All of it.
sorry, not by a long shot.....one more cup of coffee, desolation row, ballad of a thin man, dirge, chimes of freedom, tangled up in blue, it ain't me babe, masters of war, pawn in their game, visions of joanna, lay lady lay, my back pages, just like a woman, i shall be released, all across the watchtower, forever young, mr. tambourine man, positively fourth street, just like tom thumb blues, hard rain, idiot wind, it's alright ma, the lonesome ballad of hatie carrol, girl from the north country, it takes a lot to laugh, a train to cry, tomorrow is a long time, highway 61, ramona, boots of spanish leather, something there is about you, sad eyed lady of the lowlands, tangled up in blue, ballad in plain d and, of course, his electric masterpiece, like a rolling stone... and that's only a sampling of just the first half of his ever continuing career ...i lost interest when he lost his voice but as a lyricist he's still kicked it with the songs on time out of mind and, most recently, proved he's still got it with tempest....
2024 and this song came to mind when I woke this morning. So many good memories, special ones of my brother playing this song and then picking up dad’s guitar and taught himself to play this whole song. Self taught to play by ear, weaving the hat like he’s been playing it for years. Now playing the fat for him is a hard tasks after his aneurism but he doesn’t give up trying.
This song is so special a time in my life where i was a heroin addict i turned to drugs from being abbused as a boy i don't go around telling everyone this but think its easier writing than talking about it im clean from drugs i have an amazing family im lucky as only 2% of us come through drugs and abbuse just wish it was 98% so this song goes out to a lot of my friends ive lost to drugs gone never forgotten
You don't tell anybody! Are you thick? You just told everyone listening to this song. Get a grip! Sick of those people who feel sorry for themselves after going mental on the drugs.
I'm only after realising how talented Bob Dylan is, and always has been, and I'm 43 years old, how did I miss this, his greatness was hiding in plain sight
You missed this because the media narrative/reviews since around the late seventies till the late 90s was Dylan sucks. That's why you need to do your own research and not believe fake news! Regarding everything!!
Our taste don’t so much change as we get older, they ‘develop’. There’s so much I like now that I couldn’t even understand when I was younger. At 18 I could relate to Bob Dylan questioning a cynical establishment. But I couldn’t understand Billie Holliday singing Strange Fruit. Now though I have more experience of the world and the music has been opened up for me. And it took me until around 50 to be able to approach something as complex as Dostoyevsky’s The Brothers Karamazov. Some art helps to foster growth and some art can only be understood through growth. That’s what I think, anyway.
I was stationed in germany when this came out, Lent the CD to a friend and the next day he said he was pissed at me with a smile, said he couldn't get this song out of his head, hell I couldn't either
My favorite Dylan album. Superb band and one of my favorite bass tones ever by Robbie Shakespeare. Mark Knopfler did an amazing job producing this. Band, sound quality, lyrics, bass playing, guitar/bass tones all top notch.
Bob Dylan is considered as one of the most iconic songwriters of all time and his 1983 song “Jokerman” is regarded as one of his greatest works. The song is a complex and enigmatic one, with lyrics that have been analyzed and interpreted by fans and critics alike. [Old Time Music]
The best song ever, hands down. I remember I heard it the first time when I was in Brazil, I’m from London. My ex Brazilian partner and his friends were obsessed with it. It was 2008. It sounded tropical to me and also fill history from around the world but also reeked of the present. This video conveys and confirms that. A true masterpiece.
YOU ARE ENTITLED TO YOUR OPINION JUST LIKE EVERYBODY ELSE BUT I THINK THAT THERE ARE SO MANY REALLY GREAT SONGS THAT I FIND IT IMPOSSIBLE TO CHOOSE JUST ONE BEST SONG OF ALL
Happy 80th Birthday, old man. This was my first Bob Dylan tune that came out shiny and new on the radio and I found myself returning to again and again through the years. And it's been like that again and again and again.
What an understated song, the lyrics are so interesting and I've always loved the melody and Bob's voice is so beautiful, but I never truly understood the lyrics until recently. Love and respect Bob Dylan, you are a true legend, may you live on and on and on!!
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In case I'm on "Jeopardy" and the question is..."Is Bob Dylan a Legend" I will now know the answer!!! I just hope it's a "Double" Jeopardy question........
I remember buying this album about 40 years ago without any idea what was on it. I remember this was the first song of a rollercoaster ride of imagery. Never forget it as long as I live.
And instantly recognisable. I don’t know how he gets that unique sound. A far better guitarist than many of the guitar ‘hero’s’ who regularly top the polls.
dylan is one of the great geniuses of the XX century, a chosen one, the lyrics in this are shakespeare's level, combining wit, imagination, wisdom and vital insight.
My favourite Bob Dylan song. Damn my Dad is one cool old man, he brought me and my siblings listening to some awesome music. Love you Daddy Plonk, I'm blessed to be your daughter and mate ❤️
It’s been years I recorded and released this classic 😊 visiting your comment just made me feel so good. Thanks for the love and support. Wouldn’t have been such a great ride without you
Among one of the best songs ever written. Pure poetry in motion. his music transcends decades. This track proves that Dylan is the best song writers that ever lived. Along with the best Guitar player in the world, This track holds many memories since it was released
To me Mark Knopfler is like Dylan jr. Very similar looking, sounding and both are extremely talented songwriters. Knopfler, IMO is obviously not as great as a lyricist at Dylan, but makes up for that with his guitar skills, which are far greater than Bob’s.
@@avi_s0ncin0 Knopfler as a guitarist is way better than most guitar players I know I've been playing 40 years but as a songwriter he's not in the same universe as Dylan and Mark himself will admit that.
In my opinion in Dylan's top 3-5 albums. And possibly the only on you can put on repeat for a week. This is one of Dylan's most instrumentally accomplished albums. Here's why: Alan Clark - keyboards Sly Dunbar - drums, percussion Mark Knopfler - guitar, production Robbie Shakespeare - bass guitar Mick Taylor - guitar
Yes,i specially like the images of Michelangelo's David and Moses sculptures,this last one located in a church in Rome.Also Bosch,Munch and Picasso paintings,the Pablo one is a portrait of his then lover,the photographer Dora Maar, titled The Weeping Woman
For kids of the 80’s like me, this was the brilliant introduction of the genius Bob Dylan. Bob is an avid reader and gets his inspiration between the pages.
Nidhin Cherian Think what you want. He wrote his Lyrics the way he meant to say them! There are beliefs in older deities then the man called Jesus that walked on earth. There are older religions. While the eyes of the Idol with the iron head are glowing!
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It's 1972/3 - French class end of term Mr Hill would bring in croissants and a record player and play Dylan for us. Thanks, Mr Hill wherever you were/are and always be a legend without you I would have never discovered Dylan. Teachers shape lives!
I taught in an inner city middle school. I used to bring in the guitar once in a while and play Subterranean Homesick Blues, giving it just a little bit of a hip hop feel. The kids would explode. It was like the lyrics ere written yesterday for them. They were shocked when I told them a blue-eyed guy wrote the lyrics in 1964, but they loved it.
not only 80's kids... Being a 22 Years old now... I still appreciate his contribution to folk... Not only him... Also Pete Seeger, Elvis Presley and so On
Whenever anyone makes a case about the Nobel prize either this way or the other,. typically i'm reminded of songs like this. As well as about 20 that came before, and 20 that came after it. In a lifetime, no one has used language and music in that way.
This is my favorite Bob Dylan song except for all the other Bob Dylan songs that are my favorite.
Perfectly well said! Me too.
#MeToo
me too! Except Isis live from ROLLING THUNDER REVUE is my favourite.
really it is
Exactly
This Dylan song conveys a particular memory for me. I listened to it that morning in my car at daybreak on an open highway, after leaving my abusive boyfriend - my small dog and suitcase in the back seat. I will never forget the calm and peace I felt listening to this song knowing I was going home to my own quiet peaceful home and into my own bed with my little sweet dog. This man frightened both of us. My dog cowering next to the wall behind the door in order to hide from the yelling... the boyfriend was drunk and wouldn't let me leave so I waited for him to pass out then quietly snuck out when the sun appeared through the trees.
20 years later I still listen to this song and am always swept away by the same feeling of relief and peace that I was able to get away - and stay away from him.
More power to you!
Wow , what courage 😢
A victory for freedom. I'm glad you did. My mother was too weak and l paid for it
Lucky Dog!
G-Girl..,
Such a powerful yarn my friend from another Hen.
Glad to hear that you can still find peace in Bob's music so far down your road of life
May B.D. stay in and close to you.
For anybody else, this would be their greatest song ever written. For Dylan, just another hit.
So True..
Your are goddamn right sir
@@shaggyrogers3448 damn right. Goddamnit.
you could say that about the majority of his 60s discography alone
yeah
I remember listening to this at work back in 1983. The boss of the lab brought it in. It was my first real foray into Bob Dylan in any serious manner. It remains to this day my favourite album. This track in particular along with Neighbourhood Bully are stand outs. Robbie's bass line is fabulous and this track would not be the same without that driving bass underpinning the song.
I was 13 years old when I first saw this video. It was the early-mid 80s. I had never heard of Bob Dylan. I remember the poetry hitting me like a sledgehammer. The power of words. Rediscovering this video here feels like I've randomly bumped into an old friend after a lifetime apart.
Ouvi no Brasil em 1990...eu tinha 15 anos...meu irmão tinha o disco dele e pink Floyd...sensacional!!!
Summed it up perfectly, my friend
Sandra Navarro
Respect ✊
Now imagine living Masters of War @ 7yo when it came out and being surrounded by communist baby boomers 😞
one of my fav songs of all time
Heard this song literally this past Easter, 2024… it has quickly become one of my favorites from Mr. Dylan.
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I love this whole album.
This is one of bob's finest songs and performances. Pure poetry.
Oh yeah, Sly and Robbie, Knopfler and Mick Taylor
He was given powerful hints into the noble lie from the "Brotherhood" his words have meaning most will never really know this "gift" to Dylan did come with a price.
Incredible.
@@jjk2one Mr. could you please give me some insight into this?
@@joaopedroqueiroz6148 You must learn these things yourself Plato
Been a fan of BD music for about 50 years. This cassette is in my collection of cassettes from the '80s. I often sing this song when just needing to collect myself . . .I've never seen this video. Opening with a pic of Albrecht Durer, a Sumerian god figure (possibly Gilgamesh), Chief Joseph, JFK, MLK, RFK, the statue of Michaelangelos' Moses, landing at Normandy, Goya, Munch! Powerful!
I live in stockholm Sweden am soon 62 years. I have recently started to sing mostly karaoke. I hav loved Dylan since my teens, and he is for me one of the best modern writer and singer songer and poet ever!!!! this song stunded me!!! i will try to sing it in karaoke, and learn it very well, use to sit out in some park and sing Dylan Cohen etc..... so much poetry in these gyes songs!! Dylan got the Nobel price!!! in litherature!!! what a man !!!!!! first ever not only writing person too get the nobel prize here in Sweden stockholm where i live! Very proud that he got the prize he EARNED IT INDEED!!!!!! Thank you Bob for your wonderful piece of art!!!!!!
Myself 9 months later! I still stand my ground! About Dylan. I now now who i am! i am what i am!!! Dylan and many others where living in the future! what they said, is now recent! Göran Ågren sweden 20240523 10.30 am swedish time.
@garyault-un3ik yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes❤🥰🎺✝️
chillax, its just a song
"Freedom just around the corner for you / But with truth so far off, what good will it do ?" Such beautiful lyrics.
He is a poet. Nobel prize - worthy recipient, all the way.
Lay lady lay BEAUTIFUL.
Listening to Bob for 50 years and still, hearing this today makes me realize I've underestimated him as a singer. He drives his voice here in a way that is hard to emulate. There's ferocity, but also control and surprising precision. This is a powerful vocal performance.
Well said with an economy of words.
I think the older we get the more we appreciate the artist
This has been the first song I listen too in the morning since the pandemic began. 370 days in a row.
@@lorirogan912 I've Made up My Mind (To Give Myself to You)
Agreed. But check out this emulation. I think you will agree John Cruz nails the ferocity and emotion of this song....and strips it down to a more 'early Dylan' performance. ruclips.net/video/MpInpgRMUSM/видео.html&ab_channel=PlayingForChange
I never get tired of this song...or this album...or really anything Bob has said, written or sung.
Neither do I
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lost my brother to a motor bike crash .He adored bob dylan .i have an everlasting bond with his music i adore him also ,my grandson will hear many dylan songs growing up ,to let the next generation feel the enjoyment of his music .
I am so sorry for your loss and touched by how you keep his spirit alive by sharing Dylan's music with your grandson. If there is a heaven, I imagine that your brother is looking down at you and is filled with joy knowing that you are honoring his memory in this special way. Sherrie V
Another death story! Sick of them,how many are true?
I love the "Freedom around the corner, but with truth so far off what good will it do."
I think he was still influenced by Christ teachings on Infidels.
We played this song at my dear dads funeral,I have great memory’s of us two singing this at the top of our voices
Plus it was fitting to him as he was such a joker love you dad xx
That's sweet. One of my fav too. RIP to you dad.
JIMMY - my Dad choose Knocking on Heavens Door for his. The tears are flowing.
I wish I could "Thumb's Up" your comment about a thousand times. You got to me with that one.
Bob will be at mine, not sure what just yet, so many to choose from
why did you have to make me cry with that? RIP to your father and I know he was smiling down on you that day.
Been listening to this song for 40 years and it still hits me square in the chest. Tears every time. What a genius!
A poet and a
Prophet.
As far back as I can remember.. he was always on the radio in the 70’s and 80’s. How about you?
He is the best story teacher the best poet.bob Dylan Zimmerman. Respect u sir.no words can describe how good a legend u r.salute u.
@ariagoldpayne2769 Where to begin? So many.. if I spent the day listening to all his music, every 30 minutes I’d likely say “this one”. I play a fingerpicking version of “Don’t Think Twice… “ I still remember working it out as a kid, so that is special. “Tangled Up in Blue” brings back a specifically potent nostalgic 1st year of college memory. All of Blood on the Tracks hit me hard when I was young,. “Isis” on Desire was an early favorite. “Subterranean Homesick Blues” is singular. All of Blonde on Blonde was mind blowing.. yet I always liked “Stuck Inside of Mobile…. “ though others were more heartbreaking. The simplicity of an album like Pat Garrett is also so powerful. I have dozens of favorites… I can’t really answer this off the top of my head. Someday I’ll crack open the discography and really think hard on it and give a real answer,.. or a personal top 10 at least.
Im with you brother, love this song after decades of listening!!
This is one of the most magical songs ever.
The whole infidels album is up there with his best work ever. Amazing stuff.
This song is for eternity; it is timeless. It is the struggle between good and evil with great promise of Christ and freedom.
We are the Jokermen always confusing ourselves about who we are and our great potentials. The Jokerman is tricky and deceptive; the father of lies will destroy us one and all. Fight to the finish for the truth in your life and find your destiny before it's too late. Thanks Bob for showing up for the fight. God Bless.
The Jokerman isn't a metaphor for Satan, you buffoon (x) the song is about the real evil - religion... that's what we all need to get over. I am soooo relaxed about 'the father of lies destroying us one an all' it's unbelievable. Btw, if you believe in that meideval nonsense, why are you sure your guy wins? Have a good answer or don't answer at all.
God Bless
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he said that Christ was an illusion and a frog
He's fingering Christ as a vain, do-gooder false idol. He accuses himself of the same thing. I think you've read what you want to read into it.
I'm having the most wonderful night tonight ...I'm getting stoned and listening to all my favourite songs from Bob ( and so are my neighbours ...again ..oh well ) I haven't listened to this for decades..so tonight is the night. I keep saying this , but I have loved this man from the mid 60's..I was very young, and a 'different ' kid...I liked music my 6 year old friends didn't....Bob's music being 1 of them.....my long distance almost 60 year love affair....thanks Bob xxx
Same fam
Same here on a Saturday evening on a patio with my Homegrown and a bottle of mezcal in Burneyville Oklahoma
Everytime i hear this i hear something new. Forever genius.
This song is panoramic. The poetry is so freakishly great. Who can write such powerful visions, such powerful emotions. And the song has such a wonderful cadence. And who says Dylan can't sing? Here he slams it over the stands and out of the park.
Really, just who else does this???
Oh yeah the metaphors the religious imagery paradoxes etc. He has a certain way with words certainly the line about going to to Sodom and Gamorrah but nobody there would want to marry his sister is especially humorous imo.
Your right. He crushes this. His rhythm is flawless 😍
He is the possessed spirit of poetry. No can be like him. Master of words. Bob Dylan Zimmerman live long man.u inspirational man.
Yeah, it's one of my favorite songs of all time...
One of the best vocalist of our time, anyone who doesn't know, doesn't listen ✌️
Very underrated Dylan song, one of his best in my humble opinon
Your opinion 👌 is absolutely 💯
Agree, love this. It doesn't get played much, sadly.
His best
You underrate it?
No-one else does.
@@samsonwilkinson8090 Please do send me some links where it is in the Top 20 Tracks of Bob, would love to see them.
RIP Robbie Shakespeare on Bass..... what a line up on this album. Robbie was a huge influence on so much music. Rest in Peace Robbie.
Indeed
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RIP
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Sem sombra de dúvidas Robbie foi o maior baxista do reggae de todos os tempos rest in peace brother Robby
I remember when this video came out my father was so excited to see it on MTV (even though they cut it short due to its length). If you asked my dad to play you a Dylan song he’d play this one. RIP dad ❤️ your memory lives on in my mind whenever I hear this song
That's beautiful. Respect to his HeartSoul.
Your father had great taste
@@thanksskateart3462 thank you. He was the biggest Dylan fan- he had to be to name me Corina Isis and my brother Dylan. 😊
@@kswindle33 yes he did, and now I do because of him. I’ve always loved Dylan
Dad mom always bless the kids even if you r a 55yrs old
Miss my parents so much. Lucky r those guys who still have folks.bless all
The kids today should listen to this. My old man turned me onto this as a kid. Thank god for hippie parents 🙏. Love from Liverpool England 🇬🇧 xxxxxx
Hello I really do appreciate you for being a big fan,thank you for your wonderful comments on my post,it really means a lot to me.I sincerely hope you never stop listenin to my music….❤️❤
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What a poet love him
I Was Born On 4/1/1959 So Bob Has Been A Huge Influence Since " Lay Lady Lay Hit The Top 40! Obviously Jokerman Has Become A Personal Theme Song! How Lucky To Be Able To Say I've Seen America's Greatest Artist About 12 Times Since 1978!
This song is one of his best…the lyrics and the reggae undertones…not to mention the stellar musicians who accompanied him.
My favourite
"Staying one step ahead of the persecutor within." Gold.
peter garayt One of the best lines ever!
meh
@@mrswozzle Self reflection isn't for everyone.
@@petergarayt9634 It is but it isn't!
Great line
This is one of the most reflective, insightful songs about life, and death, pain, and hope he's every written. Anyone who doesn't like this tune (Dylan fan or not) is a soulless drone, who needs to see something other than themselves in the mirror.
+Eternal Perspective Well said indeed.
his insight has always unsettled me.
He sees/hears/expresses things we haven't thought of yet
that's true definition of genius
falsehearted judges dying in the webs that they spin. don't you be like them.
Just because a person does not like a song which you like is a soulless drone? That kind of view has always been a view of which Dylan detested.
So, you deny anyone else their opinion? Who are you to decide that? To defy others is just saying "i''''M RIGHT, YOU'RE WRONG" and stupidity will remain..
Life wouldn't be worth it without art. Let us bless geniuses, like Bob Dylan, who can grasp the beauty that lives hidden in our plain sight.
I don't want to live in a world that has no Bob Dylan. Dylan sang my life.
Paulo Lustosa oh fuck off
The plural of genius is genii. I think?
@@mrswozzle 🤣
It is what makes life worth living and gives it meaning.
Fantastic music of Bob Dylan, it's the best of his carrer. 😊😊😊😊
This song is like an education , it covers so much in our lives . Politics , poverty,freedom,Jesus,the devil. The man is a Genius, a living legend.
+James Duffy It is a journey, that's for sure.
+James Duffy My Fav Bob Dylan song :-)
Bob Brill
Exellent
James Duffy indeed he is.. untouchable
He's going to burn in Hell forever: Not a genius.
This song goes beyond the barriers of the category of "good music"! Both melody as perfect letters! Congratulations for the deserved Nobel Prize!
Morning - Edinburgh Scotland
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Morning
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Raphael de Lelis Func
Sitting at my Son’s Grave ( killed in 2011 by careless driver) Thomas Joseph was 27 .. He liked this song .🙏✨✨✨
So sorry about your loss
Sorry for you, good song for something so awful, great artist.
My condolences from the other side of the world. Your son surely had an impeccable taste in music.
This is a master work! Always know that you are just one blink of a eye away from being able listen 🎶 to favorite music again! Peace and love is the only way 🌿🕊🌿
I lost my daughter 5yrs ago with breast Cancer my granddaughter is getting her mastectomy next month to keep her safe 😢 she’s young children, my daughter died a day after her son’s 7th birthday, I stayed with him the day of his mum’s funeral as I didn’t think he should be there
Love so many songs from Bob, found him at age of 14, now I am 69, still listening, wish the new artist can have his talent just even 1%, I will appreciate, thanks for those years of his music's company, so happy about it.
Listening to various musicians he chooses and has chosen for his never ending tour, they talk about Dylan changing tempos, changing keys and even entire arrangements each time he performs lives is quite the challenge but also makes it so much fun. I can only imagine. Listening to his live sets from decades ago is quite the journey. There was a poster named Sugarman and not the one of legend, who posted many of these. I did hear a few years back, he had passed away and not sure the geniuses left them intact. I will have to search. This has always been one of my favorites and impossible to choose a number one favorite. That depends on the mood, the day, the weather. That was Dylan's brilliance. He wrote lyrics that can be molded into personal experiences.. It was 1966 at the age of 14, a friend had gotten a copy of Blonde On Blonde. I went and got my own and my meaningful musical journey began.
I've loved this song since when it first came out. Poetry put to music. Outstanding quality from the Master.
I agree. Bob Dylan is my number 1 man...
I love this song as well. The best version, IMHO, was from the failed Woodstock II back in the 90's. Woodstock II is on here, in its entirety. As I recall, it's on the last 'episode' (like 19 or something). And again, from memory, it's around 18 or 19 minutes into that 'episode'. It's snappy. Great blues feel. I wish I could be of more definitive service but I'm operating from memory. I took the episode down and pulled that one song out for my iPod. IMHO, it's worth a little work on your part to track it down. Regards.
+Shamrockrancher Bob Dylan on IPod!! Who would ever have thought that!! I haven't mastered the iPod yet!! But who cares what device you listen to the man on...he sounds good on anything...
Susan Kramer LOL! Agreed! I was busy holding onto my Sony cassette player when I bought an Infinity that had a plug within it that would allow me commercial ME radio. I broke down and bought the iPod Classic. It took me better than a month, working every night, to get all of my music onto this one device. I;ll never forget the Monday morning I walked into work with this 'just larger than a credit card' device in my pocket and my ENTIRE, very sizable music collection was on it! Blues for breakfast? Yup. Irish music after lunch? Sure... Stevie Ray to wrap up my day? Hell yeah! I couldn't believe it. Powerful. A long way from the 8 track! Peace!
+Shamrockrancher Yeah I know they are pretty good, hold a heap of songs.. I like playing my Bob Dylan cds on my stereo full blast, so the whole neighborhood can hear. Then I get in my car and put his cds into my car stereo and play them at full blast also, I get funny looks at the lights but I don't care.. God bless...
One of the best songs ever written.😊
Don't worry, it grows on you. It gets stuck in your head and before you know it you're back here every single morning
lol
don't have to come back if you never leave ;)
If this was on his latest album, no doubt the reviewers would be calling this his best song ever.
First time I heard this was late at night at a Vegas casino...I was blotto on free drinks....great song...
or every single night
I've been a fan for almost 60 years! These songs were his glory years. I sure do miss them.
Bob Dylan, I’m speechless. The lyrics never stop to amaze me. Without any doubts this is one of your masterpieces and you mr Dylan is the Greatest Master ever.♥️ Love Britt
So true.honest like the sun gives warmth sinners n pious alike.greatest poet.
Relax, He's not going to f*** you!
@@MrThermostatic Grow up you blithering idiot!
Bob is the Shakspeare of our modern times!
Listen to that man
Dylan + Knopfler + Mick Taylor + Sly & Robbie - can't really go wrong with this combo!
F*cking epic dream team right there!
I literally came straight here from Alchemy Sultans of Swing 😂😂
one of Dylan's best bands ever for sure
Yes Sir... You got it ♥️
Plus Alan Clarke on keyboards ;-)
Being born in 71, this was my introduction to Dylan. I was mostly impressed by his songwriting, but also with his voice, as it was unique. As I backtracked his albums, I understood why he is the legend of which he is. Great song.
Even his music is unique and no one has been able to match it. I don't know what people 200 years from now will venerate, but if Bob Dylan isn't part of it they are missing out.
Legend of legendary. Cheers mr.bob.cheers to the Joker who is the joker. Joker is the todays politicians
Hello Lee, how are you doing today?
waar hij hij krijgt hij het kracht vandaan
Lee. No offence however, have you been living under a rock your entire life?
Got permanently hooked on Jokerman. Lyrics like nobody else manage to produce and musicians that really made an impact. Mick Taylor and Mark Knopfler!!!! But the man himself here is Bob. Possibly the Dylan song I`ve played most often.
Lay lady Lay, and the shelter song, tangled up in blue✌✌✌✌
Not sure why I keep playing it .
Perhaps you have heard the live version from the David Letterman show? If not I would definitely recommend checking it out. He does a great version of License to Kill as well
@@arneemilbredland2339 Yes, the lyrics are wonderful, really makes you think…
@@kevinlund4510 Current American politics maybe?
A higher being has been feeding lyrics to Bob ever since he started writing songs.
Bob's songs are not of this world.
Dylan Legend!
according to what he once said during a 60 Minutes interview, he said he "made a deal with the Commander of everything here and...",...and that "he made a deal for, you know, where I am now..."., ...he was admitting to making a deal with the devil for fame & fortune., people who knew him before fame said he was mediocre ,then went away for 6 months and came back a genius musician song writer.,...and don't get mad at me for telling you if you didn't know., it happened as I said, and out of Bob's own mouth., it's easily found online, and more importantly, I didn't say he wasn't one of the greatest song writers, poet, and cultural influencers of the last century or more, or that I'm also a huge, and long time fan., I'm just sayin' he said, and in all sincerity and solemnity, that he literally made a deal with the devil in exchange for talent, fame & fortune., watch it yourselves if you haven't seen it., I'm not making it up, taking it out of context, nor exaggerating either.,...it DOES kind of explain how awesome he is too.,...he's not the "Lone Ranger" either., many admit it freely., others don't bring it up., I don't know if they are even allowed to deny it., they usually answer with satire, but truthfully when asked., like... "oh sure, I'm a witch and I worship Satan every day and eat babies & drink blood", hehehe, (audience laughs with them)., Jim Carrey does this all the time., just think how they must laugh about how naive we "sheep" are., the mock us right to our faces ., yet they are adored by millions, and get paid a fortune because of it.,...at least the honest ones say it without pride, if not regret.
Bullshit! Bob is what ever artist should be: constant evolution!
@@luksjfernandes evolution gives us little twiggy , little tampon , ect
Yes indeed...
@@mjonhouston Note that many times Dylan has said he is simply doing God's work. He had a magnificent Gospel period. He has written many songs for Jesus, and notice how many biblical references he uses, I cant imagine why anyone would interpret his statement that "The Chief Commander," he references on the 60" Show Must Be The Devil.. It is not hard to understand what he is saying. He is saying he has been blessed and will carry on until the end. It is what he believes he should do in return. He is obviously talking about God and Jesus. Why people assume he must be talking about the devil makes me wonder more about them than Bob. I mean, how does one do such a thing anyway? "Hey, Devil? Help me out here. "Blowin' in the Wind" sucks. Give me something else.". Jokerman references an Evil One who takes the motherless children and places them on the foot of a harlot. No hail Satan there.
When I turned 65 my son sented this video to me for my birthday. He remembered this back way then. I am thankful for such a great son. He was but only pre teen, I am for ever grateful for our time together. What a prince,
That’s so touching. Cheers, man. My dad and I used to listen to Dylan all the time when I was a child, and this song sticks out to me from then. Very nostalgic for me; I will go to the grave saying this is the greatest song ever written.
Nobody can get into your head like Bob Dylan 😊✌️
Go & listen to Villy DeVille, head & heart stuff ?
Perfect words bro
takes you to places
you didnt know existed, then, just dropes you off.
find your own way.
Gid tae see Bob Dylans goat the same as 1Self#Glasga,Scottish, U.K.*55*SS*WATP*toke'in aw over the 🌎 like*The Scottish Drug Form;Stop DEATHS ON OOR STREETS. Means so much,JOKERMAN*SIMMYBOY*Gers*
Truee, with freedom around the corner that line hit me
My favorite music of Dylan ❤
I never appreciated Bob Dylan until The Traveling Wilbury’s formed. He is definitely Americas best songwriter his words are unreal how puts them together. Americans should be proud of this guy, even the Irish president mentions him in his speeches👍👍👍
He's the modern-day Shakespeare. I say that without even a hint of exaggeration.
“Dylan is a goddamn phenomenon, pure gold, and mean as a snake.”
-Hunter S. Thompson
Perfect words my friend. Bob lyrics r as sharp as a laser
No doubt.
Yup
@@ajaypalsinghbhatti8901 yup
But occasionally missing. Like the visual video. As in what he thinks is, when actually wasn’t, a jokerman. But to me this is his greatest piece.
In my opinion one of the finest of all time. "Dream Twister"
I've lived Dylan since '61. And I'm still out there somewhere, between Dylan and the Moody Blues. Got to have music I can melt into.
So you bought his first album? Sure man!
Right there with ya.........Deep stuff!!!
Like the best of Dylan's songs, this song is about what you want it to be about. Dylan makes mirrors and we see ourselves in them.
+Daniel Bradford Word. My email addy is tornagraphic. This song is my aha moment - men walk so beyond where i've been (with being jokermen).
Brandon S. I actually think his aim to reflect some sort of lingering wisdom, that people pick up and discard for their own vices/distractions.
+Daniel Bradford best interpretation ever... thank you, Daniel
+Daniel Bradford yes. and he's my all time favorite. w/everything lyrics etc.
+Daniel Bradford ..."Dylan makes mirrors and we see ourselves in them." The weird thing is.. I don't think he even intends to.
Congrats Bob to the Nobel Prize! This tune is his absolute masterpiece!
No disrespect to your opinion, but this is the man who wrote Sad Eyed Lady of the Lowlands, Hurricane, Like a Rolling Stone, Shelter From the Storm, Black Diamond Bay and so many songs of this calibre. His work is his masterpiece. All of it.
sorry, not by a long shot.....one more cup of coffee, desolation row, ballad of a thin man, dirge, chimes of freedom, tangled up in blue, it ain't me babe, masters of war, pawn in their game, visions of joanna, lay lady lay, my back pages, just like a woman, i shall be released, all across the watchtower, forever young, mr. tambourine man, positively fourth street, just like tom thumb blues, hard rain, idiot wind, it's alright ma, the lonesome ballad of hatie carrol, girl from the north country, it takes a lot to laugh, a train to cry, tomorrow is a long time, highway 61, ramona, boots of spanish leather, something there is about you, sad eyed lady of the lowlands, tangled up in blue, ballad in plain d and, of course, his electric masterpiece, like a rolling stone... and that's only a sampling of just the first half of his ever continuing career ...i lost interest when he lost his voice but as a lyricist he's still kicked it with the songs on time out of mind and, most recently, proved he's still got it with tempest....
Michael Donovan ... fools ... how does it feel !
Michael Donovan ... sorry mick ... it was in there.
when I die I am going to really miss Bod Dylan and all his songs I have listened to since the 60's
Bod? Get a grip!
2024 and this song came to mind when I woke this morning. So many good memories, special ones of my brother playing this song and then picking up dad’s guitar and taught himself to play this whole song. Self taught to play by ear, weaving the hat like he’s been playing it for years. Now playing the fat for him is a hard tasks after his aneurism but he doesn’t give up trying.
This song is so special a time in my life where i was a heroin addict i turned to drugs from being abbused as a boy i don't go around telling everyone this but think its easier writing than talking about it im clean from drugs i have an amazing family im lucky as only 2% of us come through drugs and abbuse just wish it was 98% so this song goes out to a lot of my friends ive lost to drugs gone never forgotten
You don't tell anybody! Are you thick? You just told everyone listening to this song. Get a grip! Sick of those people who feel sorry for themselves after going mental on the drugs.
I feel lucky to have a Bob Dylan in the world and this song proves that he is still at his best
Thanks again Bob.
I can't imagine a world without this song.
@@conorkennedy3304 And I can't imagine a world without Bob Dylan in it.
I'm only after realising how talented Bob Dylan is, and always has been, and I'm 43 years old, how did I miss this, his greatness was hiding in plain sight
You missed this because the media narrative/reviews since around the late seventies till the late 90s was Dylan sucks. That's why you need to do your own research and not believe fake news! Regarding everything!!
Our taste don’t so much change as we get older, they ‘develop’.
There’s so much I like now that I couldn’t even understand when I was younger. At 18 I could relate to Bob Dylan questioning a cynical establishment. But I couldn’t understand Billie Holliday singing Strange Fruit. Now though I have more experience of the world and the music has been opened up for me.
And it took me until around 50 to be able to approach something as complex as Dostoyevsky’s The Brothers Karamazov. Some art helps to foster growth and some art can only be understood through growth.
That’s what I think, anyway.
I was stationed in germany when this came out, Lent the CD to a friend and the next day he said he was pissed at me with a smile, said he couldn't get this song out of his head, hell I couldn't either
God bless this man. His musical IQ lyrical writing ability had me thinking deeper than any other person of his or my era.
Equal only to Leonard Cohen probably.
My favorite Dylan album. Superb band and one of my favorite bass tones ever by Robbie Shakespeare. Mark Knopfler did an amazing job producing this. Band, sound quality, lyrics, bass playing, guitar/bass tones all top notch.
Agreed, maybe the most under rated Dylan album of all time.
The eighties had the best sound because they really invested so much focus on it then like never before
And don't forget Mick Taylor
Yes, i love it.
Robbie Shakespeare. Makes me dance with Dylan...
Best song writer ever!!!
This is one of the best songs ever written. Amazing poetry!
Dylan makes reference to the Greek hero Hercules in the line, "You were born with a snake in both of your fists while a hurricane was blowing" 0:15
Bob Dylan is considered as one of the most iconic songwriters of all time and his 1983 song “Jokerman” is regarded as one of his greatest works. The song is a complex and enigmatic one, with lyrics that have been analyzed and interpreted by fans and critics alike. [Old Time Music]
Some believe the "Jokerman" is referring to Jesus. 3:00
The best song ever, hands down. I remember I heard it the first time when I was in Brazil, I’m from London. My ex Brazilian partner and his friends were obsessed with it. It was 2008. It sounded tropical to me and also fill history from around the world but also reeked of the present. This video conveys and confirms that. A true masterpiece.
YOU ARE ENTITLED TO YOUR OPINION JUST LIKE EVERYBODY ELSE BUT I THINK THAT THERE ARE SO MANY REALLY GREAT SONGS THAT I FIND IT IMPOSSIBLE TO CHOOSE JUST ONE BEST SONG OF ALL
Whichever song I'm listening to by Dylan is the greatest song by Dylan.
There was never a songwriter like him and never would be...
I would suggest for you to listen to the song "up to me" I think it was on the bootleg series for some reason it wasn't made bigger than other songs
What a timeless classic. It seems those are the only songs Dylan writes.
@@donhagerty5669 True but he is right about the song being a classic.
Glorious song. Dylan is a giant. Flawed of course, same as the rest of us. But the lyrics here are to live and die by. Magnificent.
Genius is such a small platitude for the greatest songwriter in the history of our small little existence
Happy 80th Birthday, old man. This was my first Bob Dylan tune that came out shiny and new on the radio and I found myself returning to again and again through the years. And it's been like that again and again and again.
This is among my favorite 143 Bob Dylan songs. Dylan has been my best friend oftentimes!
His music has gotten me through life.
Imagine if he never existed, We would have to invent him.
What an understated song, the lyrics are so interesting and I've always loved the melody and Bob's voice is so beautiful, but I never truly understood the lyrics until recently. Love and respect Bob Dylan, you are a true legend, may you live on and on and on!!
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Live long the legendary sir bob Dylan Zimmerman
So painful truth words but soothing
A poet par excellence
Shakespeare u got a rival
It’s about Louis Cypher
Jokerman days are often
This song always makes think if my son. William Christopher Hood I love and miss you wherever you are. 😢
We are listening to a Legend ❤❤❤❤❤
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In case I'm on "Jeopardy" and the question is..."Is Bob Dylan a Legend" I will now know the answer!!!
I just hope it's a "Double" Jeopardy question........
I remember buying this album about 40 years ago without any idea what was on it. I remember this was the first song of a rollercoaster ride of imagery. Never forget it as long as I live.
The same with me,in those days not easy to get information about the albums
I never regret it for shore
Mark Knopfler can play just one note and it’s phenomenal
He plays soo many notes, listen to Down by the Waterline again, with some Six Bladed Knife for some company
And instantly recognisable. I don’t know how he gets that unique sound. A far better guitarist than many of the guitar ‘hero’s’ who regularly top the polls.
@@peterbartlett9459His magic fingers.
Every single part of this is utterly brilliant. One of the finest lyrical pieces I’ve ever seen.
I have his big book with all lyrics of his songs ! A precious thing... ❤️ All people should READ them and listen to his songs.
I have it too 🌼
Jokerman is absolutely one of the best of Dylan. I have this song in my mind allways.
What an outstanding and original piece of music!
it really is - I cant think of any other song by anyone before or after that sounds like it
It's also prophetic, it reveals so much about our future and the powers we never see.
dylan is one of the great geniuses of the XX century, a chosen one, the lyrics in this are shakespeare's level, combining wit, imagination, wisdom and vital insight.
My favourite Bob Dylan song. Damn my Dad is one cool old man, he brought me and my siblings listening to some awesome music. Love you Daddy Plonk, I'm blessed to be your daughter and mate ❤️
Hello dear, it’s nice meeting you on here
It’s been years I recorded and released this classic 😊 visiting your comment just made me feel so good. Thanks for the love and support. Wouldn’t have been such a great ride without you
His music still as relevant today as when it was written.
If not more so!!!
Among one of the best songs ever written. Pure poetry in motion. his music transcends decades. This track proves that Dylan is the best song writers that ever lived. Along with the best Guitar player in the world, This track holds many memories since it was released
A big whoa on the best guitar player ever! agree on best songwriter.
To me Mark Knopfler is like Dylan jr. Very similar looking, sounding and both are extremely talented songwriters. Knopfler, IMO is obviously not as great as a lyricist at Dylan, but makes up for that with his guitar skills, which are far greater than Bob’s.
@@avi_s0ncin0 Knopfler as a guitarist is way better than most guitar players I know I've been playing 40 years but as a songwriter he's not in the same universe as Dylan and Mark himself will admit that.
JasonDylan Wallace totally agree
This video accompanies this song 🎵 perfectly.
In my opinion in Dylan's top 3-5 albums. And possibly the only on you can put on repeat for a week. This is one of Dylan's most instrumentally accomplished albums. Here's why:
Alan Clark - keyboards
Sly Dunbar - drums, percussion
Mark Knopfler - guitar, production
Robbie Shakespeare - bass guitar
Mick Taylor - guitar
One of the great, iconic, music videos. All the art work is incredible in it.
Yes,i specially like the images of Michelangelo's David and Moses sculptures,this last one located in a church in Rome.Also Bosch,Munch and Picasso paintings,the Pablo one is a portrait of his then lover,the photographer Dora Maar, titled The Weeping Woman
For kids of the 80’s like me, this was the brilliant introduction of the genius Bob Dylan.
Bob is an avid reader and gets his inspiration between the pages.
Die Bilder und textzeilen von "Jokerman' erschlagen mich jedes Mal, er hat das so genial gemacht...
How he remembers all those verses is beyond me. Truly a treasure.
Written and sung by a Deeply creative man And his double meanings! Jokerman, it’s a very favorite song of many favorites!
Nidhin Cherian Think what you want. He wrote his Lyrics the way he meant to say them! There are beliefs in older deities then the man called Jesus that walked on earth. There are older religions. While the eyes of the Idol with the iron head are glowing!
I'm with ya Oliva😀
😊😊I'm very pls to know I'm not the only one that loves😍 👆 the song but when last did you play it
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@@OliviaDI This is first testament. Jews throw bread into the water on Yom Kippur and turned from God to the Idol.
It's 1972/3 - French class end of term Mr Hill would bring in croissants and a record player and play Dylan for us. Thanks, Mr Hill wherever you were/are and always be a legend without you I would have never discovered Dylan. Teachers shape lives!
So true
I taught in an inner city middle school. I used to bring in the guitar once in a while and play Subterranean Homesick Blues, giving it just a little bit of a hip hop feel. The kids would explode. It was like the lyrics ere written yesterday for them. They were shocked when I told them a blue-eyed guy wrote the lyrics in 1964, but they loved it.
There will never, ever be a lyricist who comes anywhere near Bob, he was and always, and will always be the greatest of all.
Thsi is one of Bob Dylan's sublime tracks.
"Freedom just around the corner for you" master of poetry and also a genius love ya Bob.
For kids of the 80’s like me, this was the brilliant introduction of the genius Bob Dylan.
Richard Oki gratulacion young man,you have good taste
So true. I was 22 when I first heard this.
I have been with Bob Dylan‘s music since his first album. I am a very young 71 today, looking 40!!
not only 80's kids... Being a 22 Years old now... I still appreciate his contribution to folk... Not only him... Also Pete Seeger, Elvis Presley and so On
And for 'kids of the 60's like me', "Song To Woody" was a brilliant intro to Bob Dylan's genius.
Whenever anyone makes a case about the Nobel prize either this way or the other,. typically i'm reminded of songs like this.
As well as about 20 that came before, and 20 that came after it.
In a lifetime, no one has used language and music in that way.
It's amazing he can remember all the lyrics, one song after another.
Yes, which is why he'd never get dementia or Alzheimer's. No one writes lyrics of such depth any more....