Dylan is my favorite singer, songwriter, poet, performer and Noble Prize winner and YOU are my favorite interpreter, explainer and insightful person regarding Dylan who ever lived, wrote, or broadcasted. The hell with Ricks and all the others, you are supreme. Bob.
I HAVE LISTEN TO BOB DYLAN SINCE 1965 I AM NOW 79 YEARS OLD HIS SONGS WERE WITH ME EVER SINCE I FIRST HEARD HIM I GREW UP ON HIS WORDS AND SONGS I COME TO YOUR CHANNEL FOR YOUR PERSPECTIVE YOUR TAKE ON HIS LYRICS WOW
Thanks for your kind words, Peter. I love this song also, and find myself singing it in my head quite often. Destined to be one of the Dylan Greats, for sure (if it isn't already). Cheers! Jeff
One of my favourite Bob songs - it would make my top ten (most days anyway). Thanks for reviewing it and as always a great analysis. Keep up the good work Jeff.
Great to hear, Lester! It is indeed an amazing song, and I've never heard anyone do it as well as Dylan himself. BTW, driving a big rig is one of those jobs I've always wanted to have ever since I was a kid.....I'm probably too old to do it now....but maybe, who knows?!! ;-)
This song is AWESOME!!! I should have watched this video before I commented on the Scottish singer's version. I didn't mean to be as critical as I sounded. However, I used to think Mississippi was similar in chord progression to Tangled Up In Blue when I first heard it, especially by Sheryl Crow, because she does it in the key of A and it has that part that goes up the scale in the middle of the verse (E, F#m, etc - I think, can't remember totally). I heard her version (1998) way before Dylan's (2001) so I had a difficult time taking Dylan's in. I apologize for that. I found on the pancocojams blog (?) the history of Rosie in the Mississippi State Penitentiary's Parchman work camp. Also wiki has some of the other references you pointed out. Dylan's mind takes references and experiences from so many places in this song and puts it to paper, making it cohesive - like it feels like it belongs to me (us, the general listener) - that's what Dylan does at his best. I am not the Dylanologist that you are so I rely on your song breakdowns - they are very revelatory to say the least!!! Thanks Jeff!!!
Hi Rick. Believe it or not, I heard Dylan's version before any others, so that spoiled me! Haha. Thanks for the kind words. Yes I should have mentioned that not only was Rosie a prison work song, but it was from Mississippi....now THAT would have been a good addition to the commentary! D'oh!! ;-)
Brilliant and moving as usual! I have been guided by you more than a few times as I've built my Dylan's essential albums collection (which has grown to eight trilogies of originals and two cover albums). For example, I got over the too preachy excuse for staying clear of the glories of Slow Train and Saved and I stand in solidarity with you against the universal condemnation of Under the Red Sky. The bottom line, for me, is that Dylan's discography is best enjoyed as a travelogue through the artist's life and times (our own). So not every album has to be stellar or even relatable to be essential. On the other hand, we listeners owe it to the man to consider what he may have had in mind when he undertook a given project and (how well) did he achieve it. This you have done consistently and brilliantly (nowhere more so than with Rough and Rowdy), and I thank you for your contribution. Btw, do you still plan to get around to the Sinatra albums. I'm falling love with Triplicate. My only complaint is he 'stays a little pitchy' a bit too long'.
Wow, what a great comment - very insightful and excellent. Thanks, Jeff. And thanks for your kind comments. No, I doubt I will ever comment on the Sinatra cover albums, sorry. I don't own them and likely will not own them, for my own reasons, right or wrong. Nothing at all against Dylan for doing them - it is solely a personal preference on my part. I played that music with jazz people for several years and just became so tired of it all. And if I ever want to hear Sinatra music, I'll listen to Sinatra/Bennett/et al.. Definitely not good ol' Bob, haha! (I also have never liked the Wilburys stuff so I will likely never comment much on that either). See? I am not nearly the Dylan fan-boy that some may think! I only like 98% of his output. Hahaha. Cheers. The Other Jeff
@@CalicoSilver Jeff, you probably don't realise how much so many of us enjoy, learn from and appreciate the time you take to share your thoughts with us. On behalf of all your viewers, thank you 🙏🙏🙏
WHOA!!!!!!! Fantastic analysis. I've always loved that song, but you've given me a lot more insight about it. One Dylan album I just could not relate to for some reason was "Love and Theft". The one song I really liked on it was "Mississippi", which of course came from an earlier period. I listened to "Love and Theft" twice, I think, and other than "Mississippi", I was just....huh? Why doesn't this stuff reach me? Well, I'll be interested to hear your take on "Love and Theft" if you have reviewed that one. Maybe you can open my ears to it... As for "Farewell, Angelina", I love that song, and have played it more times than I can count. I also remember it as the title of Joan Baez's best 1960's album, in my opinion. Thanks for the great look at "Mississippi"!
Thanks, George. Yes I've reviewed all of the Dylan albums (including Love & Theft which I very much like), except for the crooner albums (Sinatra covers and such) and Wilbury albums. My parents had that Joan Baez album and I loved it as a kid. Thanks again. Jeff
Yeah, I came home, saw that Dylan was playing there on the 10th, and did a forehead slap. Oh well. I know you live in TN but do you live in Knoxville or thereabouts? I thought the area was very nice, based on just a day's visit anyway.
Great song discussion jeff, I got the feeling of paralysis in time out of mind but on love and theft he figured a way to get out on a physical and inner journey with new possibilities ahead.
preach it brother...you said it perfectly....i've only been in chicago since right before covid hit and already it's been far too long (ha)...no matter what, it just ain't new york....stay well jeff...peace always my friend...rocky
Yes I hear ya. I really need to move, to escape stasis (not only of geography but mentally as well), so my wife and I are looking at various places to considering moving to. But we like countryside rather than cities, so.....no Chicago for us, haha! (The only way I'd like to live in a big city is if I could afford to live IN the city and not have a car, etc. - that would be OK with me....but not the wife....so....haha)
I have a completely different take on this song. I think this is Dylan's reflection on being so taken with the blues. It's not a lament, it's an explanation: Yeah, my life is so tangled up with the blues, I must have stayed in Mississippi a day too long. The key is: "I got here following the southern star..." This is Dylan telling us where his music comes from.
Like yourself I like Rab Noakes version very much . I ‘ ve gone to it many times on my iPad . Maybe check out Luke Vassella’s version on Y T . He’s from down under . Singer ,songwriter . Next time , Peter
I am a bit overly critical when it comes to Dylan covers, because I don't think many performers can do justice to the songs when compared to Dylan himself. In this way, I am the exact opposite of most people I know who feel that Dylan's songs are best covered by "better singers" or some such idea. But yes, I thought the Rab Noakes version was very good and have heard it many times. I've heard the Luke Vassella version and it is fine too. Thanks, Peter
Dylan is my favorite singer, songwriter, poet, performer and Noble Prize winner and YOU are my favorite interpreter, explainer and insightful person regarding Dylan who ever lived, wrote, or broadcasted. The hell with Ricks and all the others, you are supreme. Bob.
Wow, thank you so much for your kind and very encouraging comments, Bob. I really appreciate it. Cheers. Jeff
I HAVE LISTEN TO BOB DYLAN SINCE 1965 I AM NOW 79 YEARS OLD HIS SONGS WERE WITH ME EVER SINCE I FIRST HEARD HIM I GREW UP ON HIS WORDS AND SONGS
I COME TO YOUR CHANNEL FOR YOUR PERSPECTIVE YOUR TAKE ON HIS LYRICS WOW
Thanks for your comment. Much appreciated.
A brilliant analysis as usual Calico . Thank you for opening my mind up to the lyrics of this great song . Stay well Peter
Thanks for your kind words, Peter. I love this song also, and find myself singing it in my head quite often. Destined to be one of the Dylan Greats, for sure (if it isn't already). Cheers! Jeff
One of my favourite Bob songs - it would make my top ten (most days anyway). Thanks for reviewing it and as always a great analysis. Keep up the good work Jeff.
This song will be one that is remembered for many years, yes. A Dylan classic already. Thanks, Mario. Jeff
I bought this album on sunday for a dollar ninety nine and was blown away by this song. Listened to it over and over driving my big rig today.
Great to hear, Lester! It is indeed an amazing song, and I've never heard anyone do it as well as Dylan himself. BTW, driving a big rig is one of those jobs I've always wanted to have ever since I was a kid.....I'm probably too old to do it now....but maybe, who knows?!! ;-)
This song is AWESOME!!!
I should have watched this video before I commented on the Scottish singer's version. I didn't mean to be as critical as I sounded. However, I used to think Mississippi was similar in chord progression to Tangled Up In Blue when I first heard it, especially by Sheryl Crow, because she does it in the key of A and it has that part that goes up the scale in the middle of the verse (E, F#m, etc - I think, can't remember totally). I heard her version (1998) way before Dylan's (2001) so I had a difficult time taking Dylan's in. I apologize for that.
I found on the pancocojams blog (?) the history of Rosie in the Mississippi State Penitentiary's Parchman work camp. Also wiki has some of the other references you pointed out. Dylan's mind takes references and experiences from so many places in this song and puts it to paper, making it cohesive - like it feels like it belongs to me (us, the general listener) - that's what Dylan does at his best.
I am not the Dylanologist that you are so I rely on your song breakdowns - they are very revelatory to say the least!!! Thanks Jeff!!!
Hi Rick. Believe it or not, I heard Dylan's version before any others, so that spoiled me! Haha. Thanks for the kind words. Yes I should have mentioned that not only was Rosie a prison work song, but it was from Mississippi....now THAT would have been a good addition to the commentary! D'oh!! ;-)
Brilliant and moving as usual! I have been guided by you more than a few times as I've built my Dylan's essential albums collection (which has grown to eight trilogies of originals and two cover albums). For example, I got over the too preachy excuse for staying clear of the glories of Slow Train and Saved and I stand in solidarity with you against the universal condemnation of Under the Red Sky. The bottom line, for me, is that Dylan's discography is best enjoyed as a travelogue through the artist's life and times (our own). So not every album has to be stellar or even relatable to be essential. On the other hand, we listeners owe it to the man to consider what he may have had in mind when he undertook a given project and (how well) did he achieve it. This you have done consistently and brilliantly (nowhere more so than with Rough and Rowdy), and I thank you for your contribution. Btw, do you still plan to get around to the Sinatra albums. I'm falling love with Triplicate. My only complaint is he 'stays a little pitchy' a bit too long'.
Wow, what a great comment - very insightful and excellent. Thanks, Jeff. And thanks for your kind comments. No, I doubt I will ever comment on the Sinatra cover albums, sorry. I don't own them and likely will not own them, for my own reasons, right or wrong. Nothing at all against Dylan for doing them - it is solely a personal preference on my part. I played that music with jazz people for several years and just became so tired of it all. And if I ever want to hear Sinatra music, I'll listen to Sinatra/Bennett/et al.. Definitely not good ol' Bob, haha! (I also have never liked the Wilburys stuff so I will likely never comment much on that either). See? I am not nearly the Dylan fan-boy that some may think! I only like 98% of his output. Hahaha. Cheers. The Other Jeff
Absolutely brilliant analysis Jeff...thank you man👍👍👍
You're so encouraging and kind with your comments, Mick. Always appreciated! Jeff
@@CalicoSilver Jeff, you probably don't realise how much so many of us enjoy, learn from and appreciate the time you take to share your thoughts with us.
On behalf of all your viewers, thank you 🙏🙏🙏
Great take on a great song - I didn't know all that Rosie stuff - adds a new dimension - thanks as always for your thoughts :)
Thanks, Graham. Yeah, knowing where that line from the chorus comes from definitely gave me new insight on the song too, right or wrong. Haha! Jeff
WHOA!!!!!!! Fantastic analysis. I've always loved that song, but you've given me a lot more insight about it. One Dylan album I just could not relate to for some reason was "Love and Theft". The one song I really liked on it was "Mississippi", which of course came from an earlier period. I listened to "Love and Theft" twice, I think, and other than "Mississippi", I was just....huh? Why doesn't this stuff reach me? Well, I'll be interested to hear your take on "Love and Theft" if you have reviewed that one. Maybe you can open my ears to it... As for "Farewell, Angelina", I love that song, and have played it more times than I can count. I also remember it as the title of Joan Baez's best 1960's album, in my opinion. Thanks for the great look at "Mississippi"!
Thanks, George. Yes I've reviewed all of the Dylan albums (including Love & Theft which I very much like), except for the crooner albums (Sinatra covers and such) and Wilbury albums. My parents had that Joan Baez album and I loved it as a kid. Thanks again. Jeff
Enjoyed this Calico!! Tomorrow night the 10th we're going to see him at the Civic center in Knoxville
Yeah, I came home, saw that Dylan was playing there on the 10th, and did a forehead slap. Oh well. I know you live in TN but do you live in Knoxville or thereabouts? I thought the area was very nice, based on just a day's visit anyway.
Great song discussion jeff, I got the feeling of paralysis in time out of mind but on love and theft he figured a way to get out on a physical and inner journey with new possibilities ahead.
Yeah, that is what I hear on those two albums also, Gavin. Great stuff. Thanks.
Another great review
Thanks, Robert. I really really enjoyed doing this one. Cheers! Jeff
Love this song very interesting as always
Thanks, Maggie. Yes this one is a Dylan classic already and will be remembered a long time, I predict. Thanks. Jeff
preach it brother...you said it perfectly....i've only been in chicago since right before covid hit and already it's been far too long (ha)...no matter what, it just ain't new york....stay well jeff...peace always my friend...rocky
Yes I hear ya. I really need to move, to escape stasis (not only of geography but mentally as well), so my wife and I are looking at various places to considering moving to. But we like countryside rather than cities, so.....no Chicago for us, haha! (The only way I'd like to live in a big city is if I could afford to live IN the city and not have a car, etc. - that would be OK with me....but not the wife....so....haha)
I have a completely different take on this song. I think this is Dylan's reflection on being so taken with
the blues. It's not a lament, it's an explanation: Yeah, my life is so tangled up with the blues, I must have
stayed in Mississippi a day too long. The key is: "I got here following the southern star..." This is Dylan
telling us where his music comes from.
Yeah, you're probably right, Phil. Who knows?
Like yourself I like Rab Noakes version very much . I ‘ ve gone to it many times on my iPad . Maybe check out Luke Vassella’s version on Y T . He’s from down under . Singer ,songwriter . Next time , Peter
I am a bit overly critical when it comes to Dylan covers, because I don't think many performers can do justice to the songs when compared to Dylan himself. In this way, I am the exact opposite of most people I know who feel that Dylan's songs are best covered by "better singers" or some such idea. But yes, I thought the Rab Noakes version was very good and have heard it many times. I've heard the Luke Vassella version and it is fine too. Thanks, Peter