100 Days

of Bob Dylan

My Journey to Ascertain the Genius that is Bob Dylan

How Does it Feel?

The first morning I woke up at college, someone in my dorm had these two huge speakers turned facing out of his window and blaring, “Like a Rolling Stone.” It was the first real day out on your own and you hear, “How does it feel to be on your own, away from home, like a rolling stone?”

Since that first day at State University of New York in 1973, my father has grown a deep appreciation for Bob Dylan. As a Milennial, this same adoration did not come naturally. I just didn’t get it. Why Bob Dylan? He’s not even a good singer. His lyrics don’t really make sense. Why do people think he’s the best songwriter?

In an effort to get to know my father on a deeper level, and to understand the impacts of Bob Dylan’s legacy, I set out on a journey to explore the music for myself. Part of the expedition included this book, “Dylan: 100 Songs and Pictures” by Peter Doggett.

Each song posted here includes content from this book along with other sources I cited where applicable.

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BOOK: “Dylan: 100 Songs & Pictures”

Peter Doggett(Author)
Chris Charlesworth (Compiler)
Ann Barkway (Editor)
Andy Neill (Editor)

Blog Posts

Bob Dylan – Song #95: “Mississippi”

Bob Dylan – Song #95: “Mississippi”

Link to Song: MississippiSheryl Crow Cover: MississippiWhat you should know about this song:In 2009, Rolling Stone named "Mississippi" the 17th best song of the decade, calling it "A drifter's love song that seems to sum up Dylan's entire career, and a rambling...

Bob Dylan – Song #94: “Not Dark Yet”

Bob Dylan – Song #94: “Not Dark Yet”

Link to Song: Not Dark Yet What you should know about this song: "Stark and uncompromising, this deceptively gentle song was one of the key tracks on Time Out of Mind,"* and since its debut in 1997 the song has taken on a number of different roles. It was included on...

Bob Dylan – Song #92: “Love Sick”

Bob Dylan – Song #92: “Love Sick”

Link to Song: Love Sick What you should know about this song: The Time Out of Mind album released in 1997 was Dylan's first release of original material in seven years. The opening track, "Love Sick," is a "brooding essay on romantic disillusion." Dylan debuted the...

Bob Dylan – Song #90: “Dignity”

Bob Dylan – Song #90: “Dignity”

Link to Song: Dignity What you should know about this song: "Dignity" became the highlight of his MTV Unplugged concert, his performance reaching the UK Top 40 singles chart in 1995. "People can learn everything about me through my songs, if they know where to look."...