I used to watch him and Ze Frank all the time... after seeing Ze the other day, I thought of bob.

enjoy.

In 1969, an underground Bob Dylan album featuring unreleased material found its way into the world; 40 years later, the effects of this early leak are still playing out.

This year marked the 50th anniversary of 's . He appeared as a guest onstage with , before an audience that had no idea how important the wiry little guy with the nasally voice would become to the music they loved.

This is hard question to answer, and one where I think there is no single right answer. Especially not when you have people like Conor Oberst, Jeff Tweedy, Jeff Mangum, John Darnielle, Jim James, and others making great music. My vote goes to Stuart Murdoch of Belle & Sebastian...even if he's Scottish. The obvious answer is that there is no this generations Bob Dylan, he's still alive, and even so the times have changed. But there's certainly some compelling artists out there.

“Only once in your life, I truly believe, you find someone who can completely turn your world around. You tell them things that you’ve never shared with another soul and they absorb everything you say and actually want to hear more. You share hopes for the future, dreams that will never come true, goals that were never achieved and the many disappointments life has thrown at you. When something wonderful happens, you can’t wait to tell them about it, knowing they will share in your excitement. They are not embarrassed to cry with you when you are hurting or laugh with you when you make a fool of yourself. Never do they hurt your feelings or make you feel like you are not good enough, but rather they build you up and show you the things about yourself that make you special and even beautiful. There is never any pressure, jealousy or competition but only a quiet calmness when they are around. You can be yourself and not worry about what they will think of you because they love you for who you are. The things that seem insignificant to most people such as a note, song or walk become invaluable treasures kept safe in your heart to cherish forever. Memories of your childhood come back and are so clear and vivid it’s like being young again. Colours seem brighter and more brilliant. Laughter seems part of daily life where before it was infrequent or didn’t exist at all. A phone call or two during the day helps to get you through a long day’s work and always brings a smile to your face. In their presence, there’s no need for continuous conversation, but you find you’re quite content in just having them nearby. Things that never interested you before become fascinating because you know they are important to this person who is so special to you. You think of this person on every occasion and in everything you do. Simple things bring them to mind like a pale blue sky, gentle wind or even a storm cloud on the horizon. You open your heart knowing that there’s a chance it may be broken one day and in opening your heart, you experience a love and joy that you never dreamed possible. You find that being vulnerable is the only way to allow your heart to feel true pleasure that’s so real it scares you. You find strength in knowing you have a true friend and possibly a soul mate who will remain loyal to the end. Life seems completely different, exciting and worthwhile. Your only hope and security is in knowing that they are a part of your life.” ― Bob Marley

I agree that we find such person, not often though. But only one is an understatement, in my case at least. I have found so many such people. Does it happen to you too? Do you think I still have time to find the 'ultimate' person who will satisfy these conditions? But again in my life, sadly, they just happen to come and go.

PS: This is not a share on advice. I posted this because I found this quote true and interesting. Also, the phrase 'only once in your life' made me wonder about it more.

An unusual tune from what I know of Bob Dylan..a really cool track.

Most of the classic cars collected by Bob Pond, the multimillionaire whose “other” hobby launched the Palm Springs Air Museum, will be going on auction Aug. 1 and 2 at the Los Angeles Burbank Marriott Airport Hotel.

Masters of War

Bob Dylan, 1963

  Come, you masters of war - 
  You that build the big guns,
  You that build the death planes,
  You that build all the bombs,
  You that hide behind walls,
  You that hide behind desks - 
  I just want you to know
  I can see through your masks -

  You that never done nothin'
  But build to destroy,
  You play with my world
  Like it's your little toy - 
  You put a gun in my hand
  And you hide from my eyes,
  Then you turn and run farther
  When the fast bullets fly.

  Like a-Judas of old
  You lie and deceive - 
  A world war can be won
  You want me to believe - 
  But I see through your eyes
  And I see through your brain
  Like I see through the water
  That runs down my drain.

  You fasten all the triggers
  For the others to fire - 
  Then you sit back and watch
  While the death count gets higher - 
  You hide in your mansion
  While the young people's blood
  Flows out of their bodies
  And is buried in the mud.

  You've thrown the worst fear
  That can ever be hurled - 
  Fear to bring children
  Into the world - 
  For threatening my baby,
  Unborn and unnamed,
  You ain't worth the blood
  That runs in your veins.

  How much do I know
  To talk out of turn?
  You must say that I'm young,
  You might say I'm unlearned,
  But there's a-one thing I know
  Though I'm younger than you - 
  That even Jesus would never
  Forgive what you do.

  Let me ask you one question:
  Is your money that good?
  A-will it buy you forgiveness?
  Do you think that it could?
  I think you will find,
  When your death takes its toll,
  All the money you made
  Will never buy back your soul.

  And I hope that you die
  And your death will come soon - 
  I'll follow your casket
  On the pale afternoon,
  And I'll watch while you're lowered
  Down to your deathbed,
  And I'll stand over your grave
  'Til I'm sure that you're dead.

This is how you make me go see a movie!