This episode continues our discussion with Michael Gray on Chapter 4 from the new book Song & Dance Man: The Art of Bob Dylan (Vol.1). Here we focus primarily on the two most extreme example of language complexity: Highway 61 Revisited and Blonde on Blonde.

Again in this episode, we'll listen to passages from the book and then Michael comments, adds new thoughts, and answers questions. The selections for Chapter Four are read in this episode by Anne Margaret Daniel, a writer and professor and author from Woodstock NY.

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Song & Dance Man: The Art of Bob Dylan was first released in 1972 in the UK, and 1973 in the US. It was updated twice before, in the early 80's and late 90's - eventually growing to over 900 pages. It's been loved by Dylan Scholars and fans for all these decades - The Observer (London) Said: "A mammoth work of scholarship, often enthralling and never less than illuminating." After over a decade out of print, is is being re-issued in three volumes for it's 50th Anniversary - with the full text and extensive footnotes of the Third Edition reproduced in full.

You can order Vol. 1 of the re-release series on Amazon in print or on kindle.

ABOUT ANNE MARGARET DANIEL (@VenetianBlonde)

Anne Margaret is a widely published writer on Bob Dylan - teaches at The New School in NYC and at Bard College. Anne has edited several volumes of F. Scott Fitzgerald, including the WW Norton edition of The Great Gatsby, and a complete collection of his short stories. Links to her writing and website.

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LINKS:

Song & Dance Man: The Art of Bob Dylan Vol.1 (Amazon)

Song & Dance Man - Book Website

Michael Gray Website

Pod Dylan - Michael Gray on 'Too Late'

Music Books Podcast - Michal Gray on Song & Dance Man

Anne Margaret Daniel Website

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