Bob Dylan is one of the most influential figures of the 20th century, musically and culturally. Dylan was included in the Time 100: The Most Important People of the Century where he was called "master poet, caustic social critic and intrepid, guiding spirit of the counterculture generation. Howard Sounes, biographer of Bob Dylan, placed him among the most exalted company when he said, "There are giant figures in art who are sublimely good—Mozart, Picasso, Frank Lloyd Wright, Shakespeare, Dickens. Dylan ranks alongside these artists."I know two people who have seen Dylan in concert within the past few weeks. I saw him in Boston circa 1975 as part of his "Rolling Thunder Review" tour. At the beginning of the second set, just after intermission, Dylan stood behind a full length curtain with Joan Baez. As the curtain began to rise it revealed the duo singing, "Diamonds and Rust." Those chills resonate with me to this day as I recall that moment in my life...and his. Only a year away from 70 he is still touring, a living, breathing, singing, national treasure.
Shadows are falling and I’ve been here all day
It’s too hot to sleep, time is running away
Feel like my soul has turned into steel
I’ve still got the scars that the sun didn’t heal
There’s not even room enough to be anywhere
It’s not dark yet, but it’s getting there.
It’s too hot to sleep, time is running away
Feel like my soul has turned into steel
I’ve still got the scars that the sun didn’t heal
There’s not even room enough to be anywhere
It’s not dark yet, but it’s getting there.
