Yikes, this Dylan post hit me like thunder as I watched and listened to aka Frank James(?) speak, reflecting on his life. It is already understood that Dylan is wryly funny and mischievous with the references and influences he uses. With this post I could not get away from the thought that Bob, in his advancing age, was metaphorically using Frank James to sum up his own incredible life and history…
What an amazing story. I left Instagram et al years ago and so thanks for bringing back the gems here for me. As you can imagine, I loved this bit:
"Among them were the words of Shakespeare, and I read them like a starving man at a feast: *Hamlet, Julius Caesar, Macbeth*—their words burned into my mind. And even when I rode in the saddle as a bushwhacker, even when I stood in a courtroom decades later, I could still hear them echoing."
Yikes, this Dylan post hit me like thunder as I watched and listened to aka Frank James(?) speak, reflecting on his life. It is already understood that Dylan is wryly funny and mischievous with the references and influences he uses. With this post I could not get away from the thought that Bob, in his advancing age, was metaphorically using Frank James to sum up his own incredible life and history…
Hi Susan, it felt as if it was Bob Dylan speaking to use directly, totally agree.
Reminded me of the chapter in philosophy of modern song about “the outlaw”. Seems to be one of bobs fav themes for a song.
Sure did enjoy that article! Thanks Moth...
What an amazing story. I left Instagram et al years ago and so thanks for bringing back the gems here for me. As you can imagine, I loved this bit:
"Among them were the words of Shakespeare, and I read them like a starving man at a feast: *Hamlet, Julius Caesar, Macbeth*—their words burned into my mind. And even when I rode in the saddle as a bushwhacker, even when I stood in a courtroom decades later, I could still hear them echoing."
horrible good story
wonderful story