Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat

Bob Dylan

About Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat

"Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat" is a song by Bob Dylan, from his 1966 album Blonde on Blonde. Like many other Dylan songs of the 1965–1966 period, the song features a surreal, playful lyric set to an electric blues accompaniment.


Year:
1998
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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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Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan ( /ˈdɪlən/; born Robert Allen Zimmerman; May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, author, poet and artist. He has been an influential figure in popular music and culture for more than five decades. Much of his most celebrated work dates from the 1960s when he was an informal chronicler and a seemingly reluctant figurehead of social unrest. A number of Dylan's early songs, such as "Blowin' in the Wind" and "The Times They Are a-Changin'", became anthems for the US civil rights and anti-war movements. Leaving his initial base in the culture of folk music behind, Dylan's six-minute single "Like a Rolling Stone" has been described as radically altering the parameters of popular music in … more »

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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".
Genre Classification
The song is typically classified as a blues/rock tune, reflecting Dylan's transition from folk music to electric sounds.
Lyrical Humor
Notably, 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.
Potential Muse
There 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.
Single Release
The song was released as a single in the U.K in 1966 but didn't chart.
Live Performances
It has been performed live by Dylan over 300 times, and it’s become one of the staples at his concerts.
Cover Versions
Various 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.
Grammy Awards 2021
The song was included in the 2021 Grammy Hall of Fame.
Song Length
It is the shortest song on the "Blonde on Blonde" album, clocking in at just over three minutes.
Musical Composition
The 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.
Symbolism
Some music critics suggest that the "leopard-skin pill-box hat" serves as a symbolic mockery of fashion trends and the materialism of society.
Legacy
While 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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