Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat
Bob Dylan
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Well I, see you got your Brand new leopard-skin pill-box hat Yes I, see you got your Brand new leopard-skin pill-box hat Well, you must tell me, baby how your Head feels under somethin’ like that Under your brand new leopard-skin pill-box hat Well you, look so pretty in it Honey, can I jump on it sometime? Yes, I just wanna see If it’s really that expensive kind You know it balances on your head just like a Mattress balances on a bottle of wine Your brand new leopard-skin pill-box hat Well if you, wanna see the sun rise Honey, I know where We’ll go out and see it sometime We’ll both just sit there and stare Me with my belt wrapped around my head And you just sittin’ there In your brand new leopard-skin pill-box hat Well, I asked the doctor if I could see you It’s bad for your health, he said Yes, I disobeyed his orders I came to see you but I found him there instead You know, I don’t mind him cheatin’ on me, but I Sure wish he’d take that off his head Your brand new leopard-skin pill-box hat Well I, see you got a new boyfriend You know, I never seen him before Well, I saw you makin’ love with him He forgot to close the garage door You might think he loves you for your money, but I know what he really loves you for It’s your brand new leopard-skin pill-box hat
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Written by: Bob Dylan
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12 facts about this song
Song Origin"Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat" is a song by Bob Dylan, off his 1966 double album "Blonde on Blonde".
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Genre ClassificationThe song is typically classified as a blues/rock tune, reflecting Dylan's transition from folk music to electric sounds.
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Lyrical HumorNotably, this song is often celebrated for its humor. The lyrics playfully ridicule a woman who adorns fancy style, often interpreted to reflect Dylan's satire about materialism and fashion.
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Potential MuseThere is some speculation that the song was written about Edie Sedgwick, a socialite and actress who was part of Andy Warhol's inner circle. However, Dylan never confirmed this.
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Single ReleaseThe song was released as a single in the U.K in 1966 but didn't chart.
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Live PerformancesIt has been performed live by Dylan over 300 times, and it’s become one of the staples at his concerts.
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Cover VersionsVarious artists have covered the song over the years. This includes Beck, who recorded his version for the album "War Child - Heroes: An Album to Benefit Children Affected by War" in 2009.
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Grammy Awards 2021The song was included in the 2021 Grammy Hall of Fame.
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Song LengthIt is the shortest song on the "Blonde on Blonde" album, clocking in at just over three minutes.
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Musical CompositionThe song is based on the blues format but is infused with Dylan's unique lyrical style. It uses a three-chord blues progression and features Dylan's harmonica playing.
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SymbolismSome music critics suggest that the "leopard-skin pill-box hat" serves as a symbolic mockery of fashion trends and the materialism of society.
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LegacyWhile initially not as popular as some of Dylan's other works, the song has gained status over the years and is now seen as a classic example of Dylan's mid-1960s work.
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