Song of the Day (Mr. Dylan) 11.30.12

We've made it to another one! And believe it or not, with this Friday, comes the end of November. Man, where has this year gone? I thought life slowed down after college, not sped up.

But enough about that. Let's get into the music.

When I was growing up, I was fortunate enough to be raised in a house that always had music playing. All hours of the day, all activities - during dinner every night, as background noise during the day, when we were decorating the Christmas tree every year, etc. I honestly can't really remember a time music wasn't on for the majority of the day. 

And. I. Absolutely. Loved. It.

Because of this, music is such an important part of my life. It helped shape me into who I am today. Honestly, I don't think I could survive without it. Luckily for me, since I was exposed to it so young, for the entirety of my life, I grew up listening to some of the greatest of all time, The Beatles (duh), Elton John, Jimi Hendrix, Cream, Joni Mitchell, The Who, David Bowie, Janis Joplin, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Queen, The Supremes, Pink Floyd. The list goes on and on. But there was one artist I looked forward to possibly hearing everyday.

Mr. Bob Dylan.

My god is that man so wonderful. His lyrics are other worldy. So deep and powerful. His rhythms just infect you, right down to the core. He didn't just sing or perform for the money and fame. No - he was there to make a point, to make a change. And did he ever.

Today is dedicated to him and everything he's not only done for music, but for the world.

It's almost impossible to pick out favorites when talking about Dylan - his library is just so massive and wonderful. But here are three of them.

I absolutely adore this song. I don't know how anyone couldn't. It's great. But the best part of it? When Bob laughs throughout, around the 47 second mark and also at 1:30.

And of course - the mecca of Bob Dylan.

Happy listening.

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