Bob Dylan Center: A window into the voice of a generation

[@susanna434]

I cannot wait to visit and spend days by myself absorbing all Bob’s brilliance ❤️🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽

[@paranoidplane9799]

A great museum dedicated to a legendary rock musician

[@thebacons5943]

I just don’t think we can overstate how lucky we are to share this life with Bob Dylan. There are so few parallels to what he has accomplished as an artist in our history. If you have a chance to see him perform live, I can’t recommend it strongly enough. Thank you, Bob, for everything.

[@edithlazenby5839]

I have seen him 2 times live...about 20 years apart...truly an Nobel Prize winning writer and one of the people who changed the direction of rock-in-roll, again and has been every since...he has influenced more artists in every genre in the last half of the 20th century. TY Bob

[@peter2010900]

“ We are lucky to be of his time “. Levon Helm

[@lesliescott2362]

I've visited the Center. Am going back this May. If you have any interest in music you really should visit. It's fantastic.

[@johnr8820]

I’m 25 and have been listening to a Bob Dylan since I was about 19 after hearing so much about that name...at first I rejected his music because of his voice but I tried once more a few weeks later and never turned back...Bob Dylan is truly one of the greatest people to ever write in the English music and his music is the greatest gift I’ve ever found. Bob has changed my life through his words and music and I’m forever grateful for him. Not enough can be said about him. One America’s greatest gifts to the world. Thank you Bob.

[@vernpascal1531]

Very well said. I don't think another Singer/Songwriter could ever again have his impact on the world as he did. Like The Beatles you get it once and never again. When you factor in his profound effect on The Civil Rights Movement, then the synthesis of Folk Rock, with Mr. Tambourine Man, and The Byrds, along with the mind blowing Like A Rolling Stone, which was so far beyond standard top 40 Fare at the time.

[@ds5651]

Your a lucky man. I can't imagine a life without the music of Dylan. Seen him live 7 times.

[@pamelamays4186]

Bob Dylan was my highschool English teacher's hero. In his class, Music Lyrics As Poetry, his students studied some of Dylan's works.

[@islandbirdw]

That’s funny our English high school teacher had us analyze BoRap

[@thebacons5943]

That’s so awesome

[@oldhickory4686]

That's quite frightening as Bob Dylan in a 60 minutes interview said he sold his soul. Are those really his works?

[@thebacons5943]

@@oldhickory4686 that quote is literally in reference to God. He’s had a whole Christian rock phase, don’t spread disinformation please

[@oldhickory4686]

@@thebacons5943 I respectfully disagree.

[@MrTambourineMan.]

❤️ Bob Dylan. What a genius. Every song has ten different versions. He’s never boring in interviews.

[@godfreyzilla8608]

Reading the chatter below about Dylan's "horrible voice" reminded me of an incident. As a young married couple in the late 60"s my wife and I disagreed on most things art and music. Once, while I was listening to one of Dylan's early albums at home she said something about "a howling dog". I was so impressed I asked her "You mean Howlin' Wolf"? She said "No, I mean he sounds like a howling dog". The thing about Dylan for me is that you come for the music and the poetry but you stay for the message. Sometimes there is no message - just a thought. His voice has little to do with it. It's like an elevator taking you to different levels of consciousness. Sometimes he takes you to the penthouse. Other times you never leave the ground floor. And, if you know the difference you are lucky. Thank you Bob.

[@colleenkesterson7692]

I liked his music in the 60s even his voice but now in his and my older years I am hearing and seeing different levels of consciousness. I have to explore his music again.

[@jeffsilverman6104]

Hendrix idolized and adored Dylan. It was heartwarming to see that letter. I must get to Tulsa. But for now, I'll just forget about today until tomorrow.

[@ediebaxter6194]

Awesome singer. Glad they have a museum in honor of him.

[@mygrammieis]

I second that emotion ❤️☕️👍

[@rogermansour993]

AWESOME SINGER????? BOB SINGS IN A KEY UNKNOWN. TO MAN

[@KOSMICKEN09]

And there's many eras of Bob - I'll take bob anyday over someone with a "pretty" voice like Mariah Carey

[@scottreiburnNYC]

Beautifully told, Sunday Morning! This piece had a poetry of its own, and that’s impressive and wonderful! I grew up in the Village and saw Dylan walking, alone, down my street, Minetta. I was on my stoop. I froze. This was in the mid-80’s. I was 11 or so, but I sure knew who Dylan was. He passed me by, I looked at him and smiled a big dumb toothy smile. He smiled back, kind of nodded his head. “A kid…” he must have thought. But his words and music had already woven their way into that kid- deeply. Those 4 seconds I’ll always cherish. Quality, not quantity, no?

[@sgtpepper1138]

4:55 was amazing to see, I was like "wait, what...WHAT?" when I hear and see him in the studio singing "The Man in Me". That was an instant goosebump moment. I never knew that existed, so fricken cool.

[@Gurci28]

5:05

[@Gurci28]

The Man in Me "The man in me will hide sometimes to keep from bein' seen But that's just because he doesn't wanna turn into some machine" Songwriters: Bob Dylan Source: Musixmatch

[@sgtpepper1138]

@@Gurci28 So good, one of those songs I could listen to on a loop.

[@goldmund22]

I have always longed to see some footage from his recording process, there is surprisingly very little of it available. Seeing that little clip gives me hope that someday we can see some live footage of how he interacted in the studio and of the musicians around him making these golden records. I wish I was a Dylan "Scholar" haha.

[@edithlazenby5839]

Can't wait to see it!! Livin' on Tulsa Time!! One of the best things that had happened to Oklahoma!!!🎉❤️🎶

[@ediebaxter6194]

Edith Lazenby-My real name is Edith. I go by Edie.

[@lewstone5430]

@Edith Lazenby you’re so fortunate, good for you! I’m next door in New Mexico so maybe I’ll hop onto I-40 and visit too, one day.

[@mililaniman]

The lyrics of "Blowing In The Wind" and "You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go" still resonate me". These two songs motivate me to keep me learning and searching.

[@ToddAndelin]

not just a voice of a generation but an artful and soulful force for all earthly life enduring all time and existence....

[@lewstone5430]

Wow! Dylan’s been a big inspiration to me. I even wrote and recorded a song called “Hey Bobby” detailing how his music kept my drug taking at a manageable and non-fatal level until I totally kicked it. This was almost 15 years ago. Love ya Bob!

[@susanna434]

Have loved Dylan since the 60’s when I was a kid & heard his songs covered my Joan Baez on my mom’s records. I didn’t know who he was, but loved the songs& noticed all my favorite songs on the Baez albums were written by Dylan. Later, in 7th grade I learned who he was, and have been a devoted fan ever since. Most influential person in my life. Not just a brilliant writer, but a brilliant vocalist too, in my opinion. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🫶🏽🫶🏽❤️

[@leahsmith8363]

So cool. I saw him by myself the fall of my freshman year of college… something I’ll remember forever

[@haroldingebretsen2135]

May your songs always be sung bob.

[@Dara604]

I've heard other artists sing his songs, and now in 2023, I'm continuing my discovery of Bob singing his songs. I guess you could say I'm digging into his albums for the first time, and I like some of the songs that I'm hearing him sing so far. My favorite song of his is "Lay, Lady Lay." Bob Dylan is a true poet, and he just might have a new fan coming, me!

[@ericheine2414]

I think Bob sings for the people that are listening. Many people hear him especially the ones that are listening. His lyrics target the active mind. He wasn't selling to the average consumer.

[@prosegold]

This is the coolest place ever . I need to go.

[@sebastianalegria3401]

When Dylan won the Nobel prize, I remember seeing his biography, which I found interesting because, his story is thrilling throughout his career as a songwriter. On the other hand, if the music is considered "Literature", then Bob has the Nobel of Literature more than deserved. So, that's why I'm glad he's won this acclaimed prize.

[@Pretermit_Sound]

I’m originally from the same area in Northern Minnesota that Dylan is from (born in Virginia, MN 20 miles from Hibbing, MN). It’s always been rather perplexing to know that he came from there. It’s also gives me an enormous sense of pride. There’s no one like Bob, and there never will be. 😊✌🏻🇺🇸

[@douglassandvos3516]

Ideally, I would like to see the museum in Minnesota, which is where he was born. (Speaking as a proud Minnesotan.) I often enjoy the covers of Dylan's tunes by other artists, sometimes more than the original. CBS Sunday Morning has pleasant stories to calmly start the week in a chaotic world.

[@johnniehaygood1]

Jerry does Bob really well!

[@sooz9433]

There is nothing new I can say about the most phenomenal singer/songwriter of my lifetime.✨️ God Bless you Bob Dylan. Soundtrack of my youth 🎼🖤

[@rogermansour993]

PHENOMINAL SINGER????? BOB SINGS IN A KEY UNKNOWN TO MAN.😝😝😝😝😝

[@richardthelionheart5594]

There are so many disciples, genres, areas of endeavor each w/ its own GOAT. Dylan is the GOAT of all GOATS.

[@imovedy]

THIS IS MAGIC ! WHAT A GIFT 💝

[@michaelvaladez6570]

Happy Birthday BOB.I got to see him a few years back in all places Red Bluff Ca.at the fairgrounds. He was one of the few on my bucket list to see before to long.He had a great band,and it was a really good night of music.I told myself I can now sleep at night.I never got to see the Rolling Stones but they still a fan favorite. Never THE BEATLES to young but we have their history. HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOB.MAY YOUR MUSIC LIVE LONG.

[@brucephoenix3989]

Sounds like a good performance you saw. I’m the opposite, saw Beatles(Dodger Stadium)-the Stones(Forum). But not Dylan...🎵

[@lewstone5430]

I always wanted to see Bob. I saw the Stones in Vegas once and Neil Young in Albuquerque, both were great.

[@gman-gx6gg]

You want to experience Dylan. Take a Greyhound to Duluth Minnesota, hitch a ride on a North bound freight up the Mesabi and take the long walk to Hibbing. The soul coming out of that dirt was gold.

[@ajcraft-hello]

Excellent, look forward to seeing this. Grateful to Bob Dylan for all he has created, and all he’s giving.

[@ronzundell7394]

At one point in my life, I thought Dylan was the next thing to God. His music played a very important role in my formative years. I tried to figure out the meaning of some of the lyrics he wrote and was always misinterpreting his words. The man has left a lasting impact on numerous generations and has established a legacy that will live on long after he is gone

[@oliverdylan]

What I wouldn’t do to own a guitar, a jacket, a harmonica or a pair of sunglasses from these archives.

[@janetleatham9772]

Absolutely Wonderfully Fantastic a Special Must Vusit Place ❤❤❤

[@eekowarrior4409]

Great clips that really underpin the sense that the people featured really "get" Bob. Would be lovely to one day to make the pilgrimage from the UK to Tulsa.

[@robertogutierrez2897]

I never thought I would want to go to Oklahoma. But now, I must.

[@eugenedegeorge5084]

I became a Dylan fan in 1966-' have been all my life . I converted my daughter into a Dylan fan also. Already thinking of plans to get down there. Bob Dylan: 'nuff said.🎸

[@Dara604]

I hope to visit this place someday myself.

[@mikem668]

What's crazy is that I feel like I own these songs myself. From Nashville Skyline on... and Blood On The Tracks especially. I knew bits and pieces of his earlier work from the folkie scene. But I was a greatest hits kid, always picking a Beatles record before something I probably couldn't understand like Highway 61. I saw Cream and Hendrix before owning that masterpiece. But even working backwards, I've been living with this music for over 50 years. How does it feel? It feels like my (our) autobiography.

[@ThoseBackPages]

Breathtaking.

[@PatrickJDylan]

Greatest artist ever: BOB DYLAN. 😎🇺🇸

[@corneliakapelinski]

Helps Tulsa heal the wounds with good energy while also being a point of attraction and a new watchtower or Gate to for edification

[@dr.aniasara7038]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE SUBTERAINIAN HOMESICK BLUES ALBUM. THE 60'S ROCK!!! GO BOB!! KEEP ON ROCKIN, "cuz it's alright,"

[@peter2010900]

Dear God ~ thank you for Bob Dylan

[@russbroda7207]

Now that’s forward thinking marketing strategy , if I have ever seen one.

[@johnwright291]

Its amazing that you say the voice of a generation because Dylan didn't like that label.

[@brucelee4996]

Thanks Jimi Hendrix, love your version of All Along the Watchtower.

[@randb4865]

Thanks for the laughs!

[@kilaniraouf3032]

Une legende de ma jeunesse. 👍

[@seanpages__]

My painting teacher Sir Paul Castagna painted Dylan frequently and only listened to Dylan while he painted to the detriment of all the kids -but not me!

[@johnanderson8096]

GENIUS X 1000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000!!!!!!

[@brozbro]

One is not enough for Him No One is enough for Him -Sara

[@jaimehill4021]

At 4:55 .....wow !

[@sgtpepper1138]

Ikr, INSTANT goosebumps. I didn't even know that existed. I don't think anyone did.

[@alexwells9948]

5:52 When Sunday Morning continues a conversation with David Gergen about leadership in Washington

[@ddellwo]

Should have put it in Bob’s home state of Minnesota……😕

[@imhere653]

Too cold most of the time for the people that would be interested in going to see it. They're recognizing their demographic and appear to be trying to be as accommodating as possible.

[@fluffylee]

@@imhere653 your argument is sayin appropriation is ok. Repatriation is an issue with museums around the world. Plundering culturally important items is never ok. This should be sent back to Minnesota!!!

[@imhere653]

@@fluffylee I think Bob Dylan is aware of where this stuff is.

[@grunntalll]

that perfect quality video from his gospel years. where can i watch that footage? other than at the center.

[@TessellationRow]

it’s like you’re antagonizing Bob at this point with the “voice of a generation” thing

[@justinherbert9146]

The audience followed Bobby, Bobby never followed the audience.

[@karendurant4981]

Does Tulsa have a live music culture? Blues Maybe? I don't know, I haven't heard. I'm thinking the city should maybe provide some incentives for development along these lines. All of these people, including me, we're going to need something to do in town. What about restaurants?

[@mistyreed4558]

I visited Tulsa recently because of their amazing history of Art Deco architecture. Highly recommend that you see that. There’s also a beautiful park that goes on for acres and acres called “The Gathering Place” that was completely awe-inspiring. Lots of good local restaurants, too. Tulsa is a good place to visit once and say you’ve been there. It’s never going to be a Nashville or San Francisco-type destination, but you can definitely make a good long weekend of it. Cheers!

[@JODYCARROLL]

No, art does not have to be elusive in meaning.

[@chrisst8922]

Where are the cue cards for Subterranean Homesick Blues?

[@TimEastonSongwriter]

LOVE IT. Will be there soon. My channel has a few tunes on it, including some Dylan covers which my Nashville buddies and I do to raise money for our local homeless population. Peace of mind to you from Tim E. in Tennessee

[@codenameuniccorn2412]

💕

[@sudipchatterjee]

❤

[@erikkoski6129]

Bob Dylan wrote protest songs I the 60s bur now those songs are still relevant unfortunately

[@andycrandall1361]

Road trip😮

[@kromedome0101]

Dignity was not on Oh Mercy but I'll let that slide. (lol).

[@mariorenatosporledersalis2476]

👉 ABORTION OR LEGALIZATION OF LUCIFERIAN GENOCIDE OF BABIES ?? 😱😱

[@davidblatt7993]

Good catch! “ Dignity" is a song by Bob Dylan, first released on Bob Dylan's Greatest Hits Volume 3 on November 15, 1994 and also released as a CD single a month later. It was originally recorded in the spring of 1989 during the Oh Mercy studio sessions, but was not included on the album. It was also later anthologized on Dylan (2007).”

[@HoyaSaxaSD]

Some of the best stuff only being made “available to the scholars,” seems quite antithetical to Dylan, IMO. (Of course, as with all quality curations, steps must be taken to protect the source material. You don’t want people tearing or spilling coffee on the manuscripts.) But certainly scanned versions of the documents, and viewable copies of the videos, could (and I’d argue should) be included for everyone to enjoy and learn from - at least for the price of admission. There are some good Dylan books and scholarship, but just like with the Grateful Dead I’m not sure that the “scholars“ know more, or have any greater insight, than the thousands of devoted super fans. (I’d rather hear Bill Walton talk about the Dead or John Dickerson discuss Dylan, than someone with the title of “Dylan Scholar” lol - a title Dylan himself would probably roll his eyes at). In any event, I’m very grateful that this center was put together, and I look forward to visiting it with my sons at some point, hopefully before too long. But if the billionaire benefactor is, in fact, a true Dylan fan, I hope he gets the entire collection to be made accessible to the public in some form.

[@patriciastewart2239]

#travelingwilbury forever

[@thomasopdahl1873]

Then there's the sense of humor. "I can't help it if I'm lucky". Find it and comment. I grew up in the shadow of his childhood. My grandmother lived next to the Iron ore red train tracks that led from where he'd just left from for New York. He isn't aloof. He's being more while dodging a very powerful past.

[@thebacons5943]

I think Idiot Wind might be his high watermark, which is truly saying something

[@libertyann439]

Funny this museum is in Oklahoma and not Minnesota where he was born.

[@johnnada6855]

remember when he told everybody HE was bobby vee, fake it till you make it lol

[@pattyayers]

“Desire” crashed into my life in my first week of college

[@lewstone5430]

One of my favorite albums. I love “Black Diamond Bay”.

[@Dylan-only-vocals]

@@lewstone5430 what a great line!

[@Dylan-only-vocals]

@@lewstone5430 what a great line!

[@lewstone5430]

@@Dylan-only-vocals 🙏

[@keve4253]

Tulsa Oklahoma? seems like a really bad place to have this especially because he has no real connection to Tulsa, seems something like this is better served in Minnesota where he is from or NYC where he got his start.

[@dusendutch7967]

Woodie Guthrie is the connection.

[@khensane5150]

I thought the Bob Dylan's Center Director looks like Jeff Bezzos 💀

[@davidblatt7993]

Give or take a trillion dollars

[@myothercarisadelorean8957]

That's actually considered an insult

[@lewstone5430]

I thought your cat looked like a cat but instead it looks like a cat.

[@Thejbirdy]

Rules to share his birthday...

[@GD-rd6ig]

How are they defining scholar?

[@papabear2515]

The areas only open to scholars … why?

[@rogermansour993]

BOB, YOU CAN KNOCK ON HEAVENS DOOR ALL YOU WANT , YOU WILL NOT ENTER UNLESS YOU RETURN TO JESUS CHRIST AND SERVE HIM AS YOUR SAVIOR!!! EVANGELIST ROGER MANSOUR

[@BRobWill]

god is gay

[@edfulginiti8798]

"Studio" Bob will always be my Huckleberry...not a "live" fan. Off a CD, the man rules.

[@robinmiller5256]

Well...now that Oklahoma is legal...😆

[@richardzuelch375]

Too bad that most of it is not open to the general public. I wonder if that was Dylan's idea?

[@fluffylee]

The Bob Dylan Center is in Oklahoma because no one from MN thought to have it here. If some oligarch bought Pasly Park & shipped everything to another state or country we’d probably do nothing again. Stolen Heritage is a crime! Please #Repatriate

[@tjwilson2424]

Audio only open to scholars?! That goes against all that Dylan stands for

[@Pencilman246]

Most museums have such huge collections that it’s hard to exhibit it all. They keep it open to scholars to better control who’s handling the pieces for better preservation. Kinda sucks but for anything to be public, they have to make room for it and present it in an interesting way. Bob’s bootleg series is more open than most artists get with their alternate takes as it is

[@fshoaps]

*cough* John Lennon *cough*

[@t206kid]

Saw him in Louisville in Nov. I can say I went and saw him live, but he was mumbling the entire time and played no classics

[@yamaharacing85]

"THE BULK OF THE ARCHIVE WILL BE OPEN ONLY TO SCHOLARS" WTF??!!

[@sgtpepper1138]

I was really disappointed to hear that.

[@surfviewgardens2396]

A better title would have been: "Bob Dylan Center: A window into the voice of a Satanist"

[@rogermansour993]

FOLLOW JESUS!!!! NOT DYLAN!!!

[@MrJonesy2121]

How mediocre just like plain vanilla these guys who couldn't care about the counter culture now the trying to cash in on it

[@boristheamerican2938]

Id love to go to the Bob Dylan museum. Too bad its in Oklahoma and I dont want to go into red state country, too many guns and corrupt police.

[@robertglover1630]

aw you oughta give OK a chance. it’s a pretty cool state and lot of it isn’t technically *a state*, it’s reservation, if you can find the right places your money’ll go to the right ppl

[@andyjohnmann7411]

You don’t have to worry about law abiding citizens who have guns. And I’m pretty sure if you just be cool and don’t do anything stupid, you won’t have to worry about the cops either. Oklahoma is great!! Go check out Bob Dylan!!

[@boristheamerican2938]

@@andyjohnmann7411 LOL you funny. Cops are the most corrupt people on the face of the Earth, from red states even more so. Republicans have planed off the deep end the last 10-15 years, I dont want any around me.

[@cumberlandquiltchic1]

Someone deleted my comments regarding not all of the museum being open to public, only scholars.... I asked what makes someone a scholar? He wasn’t at one time. If we don’t share with youth, scholars may become extinct. Lol Very interesting to see my comments deleted.

[@myothercarisadelorean8957]

Never heard of this guy

[@jjj1951]

Well being in a coma can do that to you

[@steveconn]

Bob's performances are abysmal today, but the museum probably a great look at when he was a cultural icon.

[@bornintime5654]

How many of Bob's shows have you seen lately? One and you were disappointed because he didn't play TUIB? Bob's performances today are stellar💥

[@marywatkins6798]

But What. An. Icon!

[@steveconn]

@@bornintime5654 Just saw him in Albuquerque. Three hours of mumbling to a great band.

[@zeldasmith6154]

@@steveconn The voice is looking ke an athlete or ballet dancer.

[@lewstone5430]

@steve conn that’s why I don’t go see him. I’ll be content with the albums and dvd’s of live performances.

[@courtneyawalsh]

Highly overrated. Joan Baez was the real talent in my opinion.

[@celtglen]

Strait girl's dream. Not as much talent as many, many others who were (at least) original.

[@mywonkyTLR]

Was never a fan.

[@jusliving7977]

Bob Dylan has a horrible voice.

[@stephenglasse9756]

"bob Dylan is the greatest singer of our times.. no one is better no one in objective fact is even very close " Jann Wenner, editor of Rolling Stone.

[@jusliving7977]

@@stephenglasse9756 his voice is not good. His song writing is outstanding, his performing skills are good. His voice horrible.

[@mikem668]

@@jusliving7977 This is an old and silly argument. Every voice is different. Today you can get them auto-tuned against drums machines if that's what you like. Listen to the jazz greats on tenor sax. They have different timbres. Is Lester Young greater that Coleman Hawkins or John Coltrane because his tone isn't as raspy? So what if Joan Baez had a prettier voice than the blues greats? It's about expression. Listening to early Dylan was like listening to a kid possessed by a prophet. If you can't hear it, oh well.

[@jusliving7977]

@@mikem668 I respect your opinion l just don't agree with it. Bob Dylan to me has a horrible singing voice.

[@mikem668]

@@jusliving7977 Thanks. No worries. I assume we are talking about the way younger Dylan. I've know a fair number of people who started agreeing with you and later changed their minds. If your opinion is long held and final, so be it. If not, try and be alert to the possibility it might change. Never say never 🙂

[@Seekthetruth3000]

Dylan has the most annoying singing voice.

[@thomastrout9997]

...so you go your way and I'll go mine...

[@north-country-sounds]

Don't criticize what you can't understand.

[@ricklundstrom2944]

Pretty voices are a dime a dozen