Song for Bob Dylan
David Bowie
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Oh, hear this Robert Zimmerman I wrote a song for you About a strange young man called Dylan With a voice like sand and glue Some words had truthful vengeance That could pin us to the floor Brought a few more people on And put the fear in a whole lot more Ah, here she comes Here she comes, here she comes again The same old painted lady From the brow of the superbrain She'll scratch this world to pieces As she comes on like a friend Couple of songs from your old scrapbook Could send her home again Gave your heart to every bedsit room, at least a Picture on my wall And you sat behind a million pair of eyes And told them how they saw Then we lost your train of thought Your paintings are all your own While troubles are rising, we'd rather be scared Together than alone Ah, here she comes Here she comes, here she comes again The same old painted lady From the brow of the superbrain She'll scratch this world to pieces As she comes on like a friend But a couple of songs from your old scrapbook Could send her home again Now hear this, Robert Zimmerman Though I don't suppose we'll meet Ask your good friend Dylan If he'd gaze a while down the old street Tell him we've lost his poems So we're writing on the walls Give us back our unity Give us back our family You're every nation's refugee Don't leave us with their sanity Ah, here she comes Here she comes, here she comes again The same old painted lady From the brow of the superbrain She'll scratch this world to pieces As she comes on like a friend But a couple of songs from your old scrapbook Could send her home again Ah, couple of songs from your old scrapbook Could send her home again Oh, here she comes Here she comes, and here she comes
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Written by: David Bowie
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Song for Bob Dylan" was written and performed by British musician David Bowie. Bowie is globally recognized for his distinctive voice and his eclectic mix of musical styles that spanned across six decades of his career.
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Album Information"Song for Bob Dylan" is a track on Bowie's fourth studio album, "Hunky Dory", which was released in December 1971.
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InspirationAs the title suggests, the song was written as a tribute to legendary American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan. It was Bowie's attempt to capture the spirit and influence of Dylan's early music.
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LyricsBowie refers to Dylan by his birth name, Robert Zimmerman, in the lyrics: "Oh, hear this, Robert Zimmerman, I wrote a song for you".
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Writing StyleThe song is assumed to be written in the style of an early Dylan song, using abstract imagery and social commentary, in a likely attempt to mimic Dylan's signature writing style.
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Use of SarcasmDespite being a tribute, the song is known for its sarcasm. Some critics interpret it as Bowie's way of challenging Dylan to maintain his early commitment to political and social issues in his music.
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Reception"Song for Bob Dylan" did not become as popular as other tracks on the "Hunky Dory" album, like "Changes" or "Life On Mars", but it has since gained appreciation for its lyrics and Bowie's vocal delivery.
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Dylan's ReactionBob Dylan's response to the song remains unknown, as he has never publicly commented on it.
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Cover VersionsMany artists have covered the song in tribute to both Bowie and Dylan, including Robyn Hitchcock and Okkervil River.
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Live PerformancesDespite the fact that Bowie performed many songs from the "Hunky Dory" album in his concerts, "Song for Bob Dylan" was rarely included in his live performances. It was played in some shows of his 1972 tour.
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