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There seemed to be an appreciation of the difficulties facing farming folks and homesteaders amongst American folk singers back in the mid 20th century that doesn't appear to have been replicated this side of the pond.
Prepare to be depressed by the pen of Dylan...
(343) Bob Dylan - Ballad of Hollis Brown (Audio) - YouTube
Old Darwen Blue
Prediction Champion 2021 & 2022
No thanks, totally overrated performer IMO. Not as bad as that Leonard Cohen though, now he is depressing. I was listening to a bit of Gentleman Jim Reeves earlier, what a voice and always reminds me of my grandad who was a fan.
My Mother loved Jim Reeves and Nat King Cole's voices.
As for Dylan he wasn't a great performer at all, but rather a poet / lyricist who reflected the mood of 60's youth brought up in the depths of the Cold war and soon after two world wars .
Many band's re released his hits which were far better musically but not imo with quite the same depth of delivery. Byrds, Roxy Music, Seekers, Stones and even the Beatles. Check this lot out and the number of major bands who played Dylan's music is absolutely unbelievable. You must find something you like in that lot ODB.
As for Dylan he wasn't a great performer at all, but rather a poet / lyricist who reflected the mood of 60's youth brought up in the depths of the Cold war and soon after two world wars .
Many band's re released his hits which were far better musically but not imo with quite the same depth of delivery. Byrds, Roxy Music, Seekers, Stones and even the Beatles. Check this lot out and the number of major bands who played Dylan's music is absolutely unbelievable. You must find something you like in that lot ODB.
Old Darwen Blue
Prediction Champion 2021 & 2022
Oh there’s no disputing he wrote some good songs but they were better when performed by others. 
Smells Like Kean Spirit
Senior Member
...listening with a tear in my eye to the Brendan Theme with the haunting piping of Liam O'Flynn. Out of Bene, so will raise a glass to Tim Severin later this evening with a generous glass of the Powers:
OnlyOneTugay
Prediction Champion 2019 & 2020
That song reminds the wife of her childhood ODB . When I played it she sang along , knows all the words . Believe it or not , Jim Reeves was massively popular in West Indian households in the 1950s and 1960s . Her Mum still has a box set of Gentleman Jim’s vinyl records . This is one of her favourites and played ever Christmas morning
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OnlyOneTugay
Prediction Champion 2019 & 2020
Remember hearing that for the first time in the Vulcan whilst playing table football . Happy Days and great memories. Thanks for posting Dave
Smells Like Kean Spirit
Senior Member
This is 20 years old now Dave, but still a great album as is the title track with Knopfler and James Taylor. Enjoy:
Wilpshire Blue
Senior Member
So, after living 95% of my life in and around Blackburn, today is a big day.
We completed the sale of our house in Wilpshire and have moved up to what was our holiday home in southwest Scotland.
Planning granted for a small extension and a life of rural peace and quiet awaits
The recent covid crisis made me realise that we need to concentrate on quality of whatever years we have remaining.
Sold the business and retiring at the end of June to concentrate on country walks, golf and brewing ale (oh, and some football team).
I will still be visiting a LOT of the time to play golf with friends (so, OOT, I will still be ducking your shots to the 18th green
)
And, of course, Ewood Park will never be far from my mind or my visits.
I'm not changing my pseudonym on here or any of my involvement with the site, I'm just going somewhere more remote from the craziness while I still have chance.
We completed the sale of our house in Wilpshire and have moved up to what was our holiday home in southwest Scotland.
Planning granted for a small extension and a life of rural peace and quiet awaits
The recent covid crisis made me realise that we need to concentrate on quality of whatever years we have remaining.
Sold the business and retiring at the end of June to concentrate on country walks, golf and brewing ale (oh, and some football team).
I will still be visiting a LOT of the time to play golf with friends (so, OOT, I will still be ducking your shots to the 18th green
)And, of course, Ewood Park will never be far from my mind or my visits.
I'm not changing my pseudonym on here or any of my involvement with the site, I'm just going somewhere more remote from the craziness while I still have chance.