can't think of another 'songwriter' who's won the nobel .. still Dylan was always as much poet and on the money social commentator as he was a songsmith .. well deserved accolade for a genius of our generation
can't think of another 'songwriter' who's won the nobel .. still Dylan was always as much poet and on the money social commentator as he was a songsmith .. well deserved accolade for a genius of our generation
can't think of another 'songwriter' who's won the nobel .. still Dylan was always as much poet and on the money social commentator as he was a songsmith .. well deserved accolade for a genius of our generation
I couldn't believe the whince on my face when I read that. He's a decent songwriter, but Nobel Prize, WTF? They really should sort themselves out that lot. Everyone with a Nobel, your work has just been downgraded. And as for poor souls like Lise Meitner, their little sub-atomic particles must be spinning in their graves.
I couldn't believe the whince on my face when I read that. He's a decent songwriter, but Nobel Prize, WTF? They really should sort themselves out that lot. Everyone with a Nobel, your work has just been downgraded. And as for poor souls like Lise Meitner, their little sub-atomic particles must be spinning in their graves.
You can't compare a Nobel prize in literature to one in science. On that basis no literature winner would be worthy.
As a living writer (you have to be alive to win) he has influence millions and at its best his work is fantastic poetry and other poets have won the Nobel prize.
That his songs are so often covered shows that he is more than a "decent" songwriter. His lyrics are so poignant, use such a wide variety of references and are very evocative, to me and many others.
I know Insufferable Addick is a big fan of Dylan and that obviously must make anyone question him but Dylan is so good he can even rise above that.
I couldn't believe the whince on my face when I read that. He's a decent songwriter, but Nobel Prize, WTF? They really should sort themselves out that lot. Everyone with a Nobel, your work has just been downgraded. And as for poor souls like Lise Meitner, their little sub-atomic particles must be spinning in their graves.
I've heard that Keith Richards is getting the Nobel Prize for Chemistry
I couldn't believe the whince on my face when I read that. He's a decent songwriter, but Nobel Prize, WTF? They really should sort themselves out that lot. Everyone with a Nobel, your work has just been downgraded. And as for poor souls like Lise Meitner, their little sub-atomic particles must be spinning in their graves.
all a matter of opinion .. years ago I saw that Saul Bellow had won the nobel lit gong .. so .. went to the library and took out two of his 'best' .. Just NOT to my taste .. now Philip Roth ? .. would be a well deserved winner in my opinion .. BUT .. he's upset a lot of people and the brilliant 'Portnoy's Complaint' is regarded by many 'critics' as obscene and pornographic ... the most neglected literary genius of the 20/21st century is Stephen King .. if Bellow is worth one, he's worth ten
I couldn't believe the whince on my face when I read that. He's a decent songwriter, but Nobel Prize, WTF? They really should sort themselves out that lot. Everyone with a Nobel, your work has just been downgraded. And as for poor souls like Lise Meitner, their little sub-atomic particles must be spinning in their graves.
all a matter of opinion .. years ago I saw that Saul Bellow had won the nobel lit gong .. so .. went to the library and took out two of his 'best' .. Just NOT to my taste .. now Philip Roth ? .. would be a well deserved winner in my opinion .. BUT .. he's upset a lot of people and the brilliant 'Portnoy's Complaint' is regarded by many 'critics' as obscene and pornographic ... the most neglected literary genius of the 20/21st century is Stephen King .. if Bellow is worth one, he's worth ten
I couldn't believe the whince on my face when I read that. He's a decent songwriter, but Nobel Prize, WTF? They really should sort themselves out that lot. Everyone with a Nobel, your work has just been downgraded. And as for poor souls like Lise Meitner, their little sub-atomic particles must be spinning in their graves.
all a matter of opinion .. years ago I saw that Saul Bellow had won the nobel lit gong .. so .. went to the library and took out two of his 'best' .. Just NOT to my taste .. now Philip Roth ? .. would be a well deserved winner in my opinion .. BUT .. he's upset a lot of people and the brilliant 'Portnoy's Complaint' is regarded by many 'critics' as obscene and pornographic ... the most neglected literary genius of the 20/21st century is Stephen King .. if Bellow is worth one, he's worth ten
Couldn't agree more about King
Couldn't agree less about King. Saul Bellow is a fantastic writer - Herzog, Humboldt's Gift etc.
Playing live in Luxembourg on Saturday night. Shall I go ? Never been a fan of his music, but as a music icon, its almost a case of saying 'I saw Bob Dylan live' ?
Playing live in Luxembourg on Saturday night. Shall I go ? Never been a fan of his music, but as a music icon, its almost a case of saying 'I saw Bob Dylan live' ?
He's got some nice Sinatra covers in his set at the moment.
Playing live in Luxembourg on Saturday night. Shall I go ? Never been a fan of his music, but as a music icon, its almost a case of saying 'I saw Bob Dylan live' ?
He's got some nice Sinatra covers in his set at the moment.
Ah, maybe that's why there's still some tickets left !
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Even if his later stuff has not be great (and he was terrible at the Hop Farm live) his body of work is staggeringly good.
https://twitter.com/DPRK_News/status/786523529101451264
Well done Bob, even though none of your songs rhyme
still Dylan was always as much poet and on the money social commentator as he was a songsmith .. well deserved accolade for a genius of our generation
I'll get me coat.
Probably my favourite artist if I had to pick only one.
As a living writer (you have to be alive to win) he has influence millions and at its best his work is fantastic poetry and other poets have won the Nobel prize.
That his songs are so often covered shows that he is more than a "decent" songwriter. His lyrics are so poignant, use such a wide variety of references and are very evocative, to me and many others.
I know Insufferable Addick is a big fan of Dylan and that obviously must make anyone question him but Dylan is so good he can even rise above that.
now Philip Roth ? .. would be a well deserved winner in my opinion .. BUT .. he's upset a lot of people and the brilliant 'Portnoy's Complaint' is regarded by many 'critics' as obscene and pornographic ...
the most neglected literary genius of the 20/21st century is Stephen King .. if Bellow is worth one, he's worth ten
Apparently, he's been promised the Peace Prize if he stops playing the harmonica.
Best thing he's done since Desire though.
Shall I go ?
Never been a fan of his music, but as a music icon, its almost a case of saying 'I saw Bob Dylan live' ?