My Back Pages
Bob Dylan
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Crimson flames tied through my ears, rollin' high and mighty traps Pounced with fire on flaming roads using ideas as my maps "We'll meet on edges, soon," said I, proud 'neath heated brow Ah, but I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now Half-wracked prejudice leaped forth, "rip down all hate," I screamed Lies that life is black and white spoke from my skull, I dreamed Romantic facts of musketeers foundationed deep, somehow Ah, but I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now Girls' faces formed the forward path from phony jealousy To memorizing politics of ancient history Flung down by corpse evangelists, unthought of, though somehow Ah, but I was so much older then. I'm younger than that now A self-ordained professor's tongue too serious to fool Spouted out that liberty is just equality in school "Equality," I spoke the word as if a wedding vow Ah, but I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now In a soldier's stance, I aimed my hand at the mongrel dogs who teach Fearing not that I'd become my enemy in the instant that I preach My existence led by confusion boats, mutiny from stern to bow Ah, but I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now Yes, my guard stood hard when abstract threats too noble to neglect Deceived me into thinking I had something to protect Good and bad, I define these terms quite clear, no doubt, somehow Ah, but I was so much older then I'm younger than that now
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Written by: Bob Dylan
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3 facts about this song
Bob DylanBob Dylan originally recorded "My Back Pages" in 1964 for his fourth studio album, "Another Side of Bob Dylan".
- The song represents Dylan's growing disillusionment with the 1960s' protest movements, and his departure from overt political messaging in his music.
- Some fans regarded the song as controversial, as it marked a shift in Dylan's songwriting from the radical to the more philosophical and introspective.
- "My Back Pages" features a complex Bob Dylan harmonica solo.
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RamonesPunk Rock band Ramones covered "My Back Pages" on their 1993 covers album, "Acid Eaters".
- The Ramones version of the track has a more upbeat tempo and heavier guitar sound compared to the original.
- Lead singer Joey Ramone, known for his unique vocal style, gave a new life and perspective to Dylan's lyrics.
- The band’s rendition of the song stayed loyal to the original's lyrical content while incorporating their signature punk rock flair.
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Steve EarleTexan singer-songwriter Steve Earle also covered "My Back Pages" on his 2009 album "Townes", which is a tribute to his friend and mentor, Townes Van Zandt.
- Earle's version of the song maintains the traditional acoustic guitar sound similar to the original, but with a more country/folk flair.
- Adding his own touch, Steve Earle's cover has a resonating, organic feel that aligns with his rootsy Americana style.
- The album "Townes", featuring "My Back Pages", was awarded as the Best Contemporary Folk Album at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards.
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