Bob Dylan Blues
Syd Barrett
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Got the Bob Dylan blues And the Bob Dylan shoes And my clothes and my hair's in a mess But you know I just couldn't care less Gonna write me a song 'bout what's right and what's wrong Got God and my girl and all that Quiet while I make like a cat Cause I'm a poet, doncha know it And the wind you can blow it Cause I'm Mr. Dylan the king And I'm free as a bird on the wing Roam from town to town, get to get people down But I don't care too much about that Cause my gut and my wallet are fat Make a whole lot of dough but I deserve it though I got soul and a good heart of gold So I'll sing about war and the cold Cause I'm a poet, doncha know it And the wind you can blow it Cause I'm Mr. Dylan the king And I'm free as a bird on the wing Well I sings about dreams and I rhymes it with seams Cause it seems that my dream always means That I can prophesy all kinds of things Well the guy that digs me Should try hard to see That he buys all my discs in a hat. And when I'm in town go see that. Cause I'm a poet, doncha know it And the wind you can blow it Cause I'm Mr. Dylan the king And I'm free as a bird on the wing
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Written by: ROGER JOHN BARRETT
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10 facts about this song
Origin of the Song"Bob Dylan Blues" is not a homage to Bob Dylan, but a song inspired by him, written and performed by Syd Barrett, who was the lead guitarist, singer, and primary songwriter of the band, Pink Floyd.
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Time of ReleaseInterestingly, the song was written around 1965 but was not released until 2001 as part of Barrett's compilation album, "The Best of Syd Barrett: Wouldn't You Miss Me?"
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Song Discovery"Bob Dylan Blues" was discovered accidentally. The tape was found by Barrett’s sister, Rosemary Breen, while she was looking through some of his belongings.
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Connection with Bob DylanSyd Barrett was a big fan of Bob Dylan and his songwriting was heavily influenced by him. However, "Bob Dylan Blues" is a cheeky parody, rather than a tribute.
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Song InterpretationThe song is often seen as a sarcastic take on the folk singers of the time, especially Bob Dylan, who Barrett thought was pretentious.
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Live PerformancesIt's believed that "Bob Dylan Blues" was never performed live by Barrett or Pink Floyd.
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Difference from Other WorksUnlike most of Barrett’s popular works that are known for their psychedelic rock style, "Bob Dylan Blues" was a simple, folksy tune, more in line with Bob Dylan's style of music.
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Composition StyleBarrett composed the song in the key of G major, and it is formed on a simple I-IV-V chord progression, common in popular and folk music of the time.
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Rare RecordingThe track is considered a rarity, as there are not many recordings of Syd Barrett playing the song.
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Influence and LegacyAlthough "Bob Dylan Blues" did not gain commercial success, it continues to be celebrated by Barrett's fans for its wit, melody, and unique take on the folk music scene of the '60s. Its release years after Barrett's musical career had ended also sheds light on Barrett's often-underestimated versatility as a songwriter.
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