Happy Birthday Bob Dylan

Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Bob Dylan
From: Big Tim
Date: 25 May 08 - 02:59 PM

Anybody see Lou Majaw (Asian Indian) singer celebrating Dylan's birthday with performances of his songs on BBC4 the other night?

I found it a bit strange but have taped it and will probably warm to it eventually.

Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Bob Dylan
From: Tweed
Date: 25 May 08 - 10:38 AM

Happy Birthday Susan.

Tweed

Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Bob Dylan
From: Nick
Date: 25 May 08 - 10:29 AM

We were playing a gig last night so here's our Dylan song from the night - All Along the Watchtower. It's about 6 mins long and definitely isn't folk music though it is acoustic, but for a completely unrehearsed thing with a guitarist playing a borrowed acoustic who had never even met the singer it worked pretty well I reckon.

The recording is the one time my little Zoom H2 recorder has let me down as I got the levels wrong and it clips and distorts which is sad. I reckon the solo playing from about 2mins on (and again at 3:40 till the end) is pretty good and goes some way to make up for the shortcomings of the recording.

Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Bob Dylan
From: GUEST,Matt_R
Date: 25 May 08 - 08:30 AM

Happy 65th, Mr. Z.

Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Bob Dylan
From: banjoman
Date: 25 May 08 - 07:03 AM

Odeon cinema Liverpool 1965 - just him and his guitar on stage - never seen or heard anything as good before or since - happy birthday from one sixty plus to another

Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Bob Dylan
From: alanabit
Date: 25 May 08 - 03:00 AM

I was at Blackbushe in 1978, having queued all day for tickets at Earl's Court and failing to get any. I am also a huge fan of "Blood on the Tracks", which instantly converted me for ever. Before that, I had known some of his work, without actually being blown away. In any event, Happy Birthday Bob and thanks for many great songs.

Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Bob Dylan
From: Acorn4
Date: 24 May 08 - 05:12 PM

"Blood on the Tracks" - my greatest album ever!

Happy Birthday Bob!

Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Bob Dylan
From: GUEST,erinmaidin
Date: 24 May 08 - 05:02 PM

It's younger he's getting! Happy Birthday Mr.Dylan!

Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Bob Dylan
From: GUEST,Suze
Date: 24 May 08 - 04:21 PM

Wish I'd seen him in 65. Was only a tot though...

Did manage Earls Court, and Blackbushe, in June, and July, 1978 though. And that wasn't yesterday.

Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Bob Dylan
From: Def Shepard
Date: 24 May 08 - 03:26 PM

actually you're right, Tim, it was the 5th May '65 in Birmingham Told you it was a while ago :-D

Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Bob Dylan
From: fat B****rd
Date: 24 May 08 - 03:07 PM

Happy Birthday, Mr Z. Love your Radio DJ show !!

Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Bob Dylan
From: Big Tim
Date: 24 May 08 - 03:03 PM

Hey Def, you memory's cracking up! On the 6th of May '65 Bob played Newcastle City Hall. I was there and still have the ticket stub - 'Thursday 6th May 1965 at 7.30 p.m. Tito Burns [for Tito in action see Don't Look Back] presents Bob Dylan 15/- [15 shillings]'. And to think that he had a worldwide No. 1 album in 2006, what a guy!

Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Bob Dylan
From: john f weldon
Date: 24 May 08 - 02:51 PM

Amazing.... ...what a great talent...

...and did anyone notice that when the crew on Battlestar Gallactica started going screwy at the end of last season, hearing some song coming from inside the walls of the ship....

"There must be some way outa here, said the joker to the thief....

Yup, Bob Dylan is Everywhere!

Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Bob Dylan
From: Beer
Date: 24 May 08 - 02:06 PM

Happy happy Birthday Bob.
Beer (adrien)

Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Bob Dylan
From: Def Shepard
Date: 24 May 08 - 12:59 PM

I remember seeing Dylan on 6th May 1965 at the Birmingham Town Hall (UK)(showing me age I am :-D), 43 years ago.

Happy Birthday Bob!

Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Bob Dylan
From: topical tom
Date: 24 May 08 - 11:56 AM

Happy Birthday, Bob! You've pretty well done it all and with great talent.

Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Bob Dylan
From: Big Tim
Date: 24 May 08 - 09:45 AM

Yea, it's 67: born 1941. When I looked at my watch this morning, the date, 24 May, just jumped out at me - 'Hey it's Bob Dylan's birthday'!

Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Bob Dylan
From: bobad
Date: 24 May 08 - 09:36 AM

Happy B-Day Bobby, 67 years old today - Forever Young!

Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Bob Dylan
From: GUEST,right handed tom
Date: 02 Jul 07 - 08:28 PM

66 ain't that bad, just ask the axis, or just my pops, an all-American one from Philly

Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Bob Dylan
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 25 May 07 - 06:03 PM

Well it's all right, even if you're old and grey
Well it's all right, you still got something to say

And here's The Travelling Wilburies video of the song. I love it.

A pretty good 'un for a 65th or a 66th birthday.   Or any subsequent one.

Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Bob Dylan
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 25 May 07 - 04:44 PM

He doesn't look 66.

Well, he looks like he could be that young, or a lot more. People vary in how they age.

Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Bob Dylan
From: Little Hawk
Date: 24 May 07 - 11:59 PM

It's amazing to me that he keeps performing so steadily. I wouldn't if I were in the same place. At least I don't think so.

Subject: RE: HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOB DYLAN
From: Beer
Date: 24 May 07 - 11:16 PM

Good for you to remember you Mun robomatic. This was the first time in many years that I didn't call HOME TO WISH mum A HAPPY Mothers day.

Subject: RE: HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOB DYLAN
From: robomatic
Date: 24 May 07 - 10:48 PM

Even more important, it's me Mum's birthday.

Happy birthday, Mom.

I'll never forget you.

Subject: RE: HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOB DYLAN
From: GUEST,Gulliver
Date: 24 May 07 - 10:29 PM

Happy Birthday Bob!

(hope you are reading this...)

Subject: RE: HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOB DYLAN
From: Beer
Date: 24 May 07 - 09:48 PM

That is good guest. How about "Forever Young?"
I can't believe we are celebrating his 66th. Seems to me we are still congratulating him on his 65th. Man does time fly.
Mike Regenstreif show is the best.
Beer (adrien)

Subject: RE: HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOB DYLAN
From: GUEST
Date: 24 May 07 - 08:34 PM

Bob Dylan Forever Bobby Dylan for life!!!!

Subject: RE: HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOB DYLAN
From: Johnhenry'shammer
Date: 24 May 07 - 08:30 PM

Here's to Bob Dylan! I'll see you at Red Rocks, Bob!

Subject: RE: HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOB DYLAN
From: GUEST,Mike B.
Date: 24 May 07 - 07:40 PM

XM Satellite Radio's Deep Tracks Channel (40) is playing Dylan originals and covers all day long.

As I typed this message, Peter, Paul & Mary's excellent rendition of "Blowin' In The Wind" was followed by Richie Havens' version of "All Along The Watchtower".

Subject: RE: HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOB DYLAN
From: C. Ham
Date: 24 May 07 - 06:03 PM

I'm currently listening to the podcast of this morning's Folk Roots/Folk Branches with Mike Regenstreif. It's a two hours of Dylan songs done by an amazing selection of artists.

You can check out the playlist here.

You can get the stream or download the podcast here.

Subject: RE: HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOB DYLAN
From: Jean(eanjay)
Date: 24 May 07 - 05:24 PM

He doesn't look 66.

Subject: RE: HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOB DYLAN
From: alanabit
Date: 24 May 07 - 05:23 PM

Often imitated and never equalled. Happy Birthday Bob Dylan.

Subject: RE: HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOB DYLAN
From: lefthanded guitar
Date: 24 May 07 - 05:11 PM

Oh sorry. I just heard his age and birthday announced on WFUV (Fordham University) so assumed it was correct.

Subject: RE: HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOB DYLAN
From: Peace
Date: 24 May 07 - 04:37 PM

He's 66, no offense.

Subject: HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOB DYLAN
From: lefthanded guitar
Date: 24 May 07 - 04:35 PM

Today is Bob Dylan's 65th birthday!!! How amazing that the man who started it all for me and so many music lovers is still writing and performing at his peak. He was my creative muse and need never have written a better album than Freewheelin' or Bringing It all Back Home..and on and on. A true genius of music, I wish him he best and many more years of creative bliss.

There's probably many celebrations going on to sing Dylan this weekend,so post 'em here if you know of them. Or just hum a few bars of Forever Young.