Bob Dylan "My Back Pages" (ABSOLUTE BEST EVER) LIVE 23 Oct 1998 Minneapolis

[@rosalynmcdermott2081]

At 68 years old, I can still see clearly how Dylan's music shaped my life. Still listening.

[@stevepickett4453]

Ditto , and me too , 68 yrs

[@dakotahstr]

At 66 years of age and picking up the guitar again, I always enjoyed folk. Dylan brings out the best in songs,kind of like Neil. ❤❤

[@fraseredk7433]

Ditto at 69.

[@fraseredk7433]

​@@dakotahstrNeil Young ?

[@nancyrobinson7764]

If it hadn’t been for Dylan’s music and miracles, it would have been very hard for me to survive a near fatal accident.

[@fraseredk7433]

Bob you're going to make us lonesome when you go ...❤

[@sheddie50]

Definitely the best rendition of this song that I have ever heard - absolutely magic

[@stjohnspoint]

His ballads are unique, his use of language is ingenious. The Nobel Prize for Literature to Bob Dylan is grandiose

[@rooferkim]

Amen to Dylan's use of language. Such descriptive and profound phrases, especially in this song, which happens to be my favorite. It adds another level on which to enjoy his music. He is a walking dictionary of creative and magical expression.

[@TibbiSnow-l6w]

Please look up the meaning of grandiose Is that really what you meant to express? 😮

[@boboliver9310]

You should see how he paints ! He is a great painter 👩‍🎨! A universal man !

[@thereisnospoon52]

Bob wrote this at 23 years old! I'm 57 and still gleaning new thoughts from his words.

[@nancyrobinson7764]

Bob is truly a savant ! “ Not Knowing I became my enemy in the instant that I preached “,purely sublime ❤️😎.

[@nancyrobinson7764]

Amen 🙏🏽 ! For certain,Bob’s songs are steeped in deep meaning.

[@nancyrobinson7764]

Amen, it doesn’t matter how many degrees one has , Bob’s ingenuity surpasses all ❤😎

[@thereisnospoon52]

@nancyrobinson7764 I was burned out from exhaustion buried in the hail poisoned in the bushes and blown out on the trail hunted like a crocodile raaavaged in the corn Come in she said I'll give you Shelter From the storm. Just typing these words is an emotional experience

[@danielberger9435]

He was so much older then.

[@reluts]

No matter how many times you hear it, it's still fantastic, it gives me the chills.

[@nancyrobinson7764]

Love you Bobby: you can still hear these chants at his concerts. Forever Young , forever a lyric genius. This is one of his many 5:29 subtle sublime lyrics.

[@johnwhite2855]

You don’t hear Dylan’s music you feel it and live it,

[@rogerwilliams5382]

Totally agree and sometimes it takes a life time to begin to realize how wonderful his song's really are. This is a beautiful version. One of the best.

[@masche54]

Been listening to Dylan sense I was 16 . 65 now and still my favourite. There will never be any other person who can write like this man.

[@jonglaubitz4021]

Aint that the Pinnacle of Truths. Amen Brother!

[@gordonparker7978]

80yr G enius still the. Conscious of America

[@wjreinhardt8787]

Jackson Browne

[@0448mickey]

Me too, but I'm 70, young man:)

[@bobarmstrong3218]

And people argue about wether he should have received the Nobel….. I wonder why he didn’t get it much earlier.

[@HelianaSuper]

Someone liked my comment and brought me here again to listen to this magnific song! What a song... my God! Thank you, Bob, for this wonderful masterpiece!😄

[@bojorgensen4844]

Magic and wisdom. Imagine a 24-year old man writing this which takes a whole life for most people to understand. I can listen to this masterpiece many many times. The text is of biblical proportions.

[@Johnoftheshire]

I swear I was thinking the same thing while listening - how could someone so young write this song? And then flashed on how moments of brilliance can happen when you let them in. It does help to be a genius, though.

[@bojorgensen4844]

@@Johnoftheshire Your commentary is brilliant!

[@gabrielebiotti270]

You're right, these lyrics are an eternal legacy

[@謝育霖-f8f]

He is not only a poet he is a particular angel

[@謝育霖-f8f]

I can recall the Dylan's story while I was 72 now,The good band increased Dylan's value,may say相互輝映，You know I have to learn more English and American language to express my mind.

[@tzomz]

Me too, age 74 - this guy shaped my youth, I'm forever grateful (he´d probably hate that!) These words from him are so true, even at my age.

[@geoffmerrill164]

Like a book that grows each time you read it, some songs keep working as time goes by. I listened to this decades ago, when I was much older, and my younger brain now sees even more in there. Thanks, Bob.

[@sdanen4]

There will NEVER be another talent like Dylan........

[@andypage8799]

There may be will be in another 400 years. I bet they were saying back in the day, ‘I tell ye the troth, there will never be a better wordsmith than Shakespeare’.but I do agree mate, they don’t come along very often and it’s best to enjoy it while it last. 👍

[@terrypussypower]

Well, they said the same thing about Mozart.....and they were right!!

[@rogerhegemier8491]

Bob Dylan might Be Just a Bit Strange in his Way !!!!! BUT i hope the Entire World Knows this Man Is a Walking, Talking, Singing, Genius, to the fourth Power !!!!! Man this Guy Has Been such a Treasure, to this Entire World !!! I Liked Most of his Songs !!! Im Almost the Same age as Mr. Dylan, so we Go Way Back !!! The # 1 Song he Wrote in My Book, was Called Wig Womb !!! Wow where did He Come up with This Master Piece!!!???? He wrote and released it in 1970 !!!! There has Been Many Renditions of the Song... But No one Plays it Like The Carivillie Orchestra !!! This song Has MANY Special Meanings to Me !!! I hope Mr Bob Dylan lives to be 120 Years Old, and God Bless this Man !!!! Needless to say im a Real Fan !!! I think he Should Receive an award that the Entire World Could All Watch on TV !!! And Applaud this Man !!!! Just Amazing !!!!

[@miyukishijisha8540]

Martin Carthy, Robin Williamson, Mike Heron.

[@edhicksfinearts3555]

AMEN!!!!!!!!!

[@RonnieMinh]

The 1st album I bought at age 13 was Dylan, at 72 and I'm still listening and playing his tunes every day.

[@gerrycurran8966]

Hi Ronnie & Minh. First time I seen Dylan was Earls court 1978, I was 19 year's old, still listen to this day. Take care. Gerry.

[@davidpearn2484]

Seen Bob live lots of times 65 now still give me goosebumps when he gets on the harmonica, the likes we will never see again.

[@reddiamondsbunny]

Happy 80th Birthday you absolute legend

[@janetwebb1507]

His playing, from harmonica to guitar to harmonica again makes tears come to my eyes. The Beauty & yes, sadness of Our Journey in this Life has broken All of our hearts.

[@rooferkim]

Nice comment. Very insightful! Sadness of our journey in this life😢........................................

[@joannakopf852]

I just got chills watching this. There's nobody like Bob!

[@joekilday3801]

Absolutely no one comes even close to the maestro.

[@tekay44]

it is really something else.

[@javierramos1249]

I can listen to you sing this song all day!!

[@ainenibhrolchain8149]

This is beyond magnificent this version. A song which rips your heart out. Manages to evoke sadness and joy in equal measures. He was so much older then, he’s younger than that now..... just #beautiful. LOVE this man. Aine 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@justgeorgeous]

i love this too. play it often. :)

[@barneycarparts]

@@justgeorgeous Sounds so much like where Billy Joel got "piano man"

[@michaelhalton2066]

@@barneycarparts I known him since 62 and yes this is heart felt

[@a.k.550]

takes one to know one.

[@TheKirknel]

You are damned riight

[@johnshand6176]

We are all so lucky to have such special wisdom and talent to listen to. Pure magic.

[@justgeorgeous]

and we have talent to recognise talent

[@winstonenglish285]

And the great sadness I feel for those who just don't get it😪😪😪

[@stbsabs4370]

This is possibly the best video on youtube, this song says it all.

[@yamapenny5960]

Thank God for the music and Bob Dylan 🧘‍♀️🛸❣🔺️😻

[@gabrielfariasjr6097]

Peculiar, the legendary Bob Dylan at work. Half Mozart & Half Shakespeare

[@houstondanny1344]

Got my first Dylan album in 1964, have been a fan of this legend ever since.

[@paulataylorpsychic4150]

Me too.

[@barbrybacki]

Me too!

[@gulfmountain]

Me too...still the greatest!

[@rayreuter1602]

Been an avid music lover my entire life with my appreciation spread out through a wide range of artist and genres. When its all said and done however, there is Bob Dylan and then there is everybody else.

[@mkq77]

Absolute Best Ever doesn't hold a candle to the original recording. Just Dylan and his guitar.

[@jillschoenfeldwhite5534]

Sublime version of a favorite - the poetry, the singing, the instruments are out of this world.

[@sanderson9515]

Dr. Bob sings with such conviction, no matter how esoteric the lyrics.

[@janepiepes2243]

And , of course, the beautiful graceful harmonica enters in ... !!! The whole thing ... is great..

[@janepiepes2243]

Watched this last the other night ..May 24th..crying my eyes out. What a beautiful combination of guitars and singing.

[@justgeorgeous]

we have been blessed with bob dylan

[@janepiepes2243]

I'm back here again .. .Cause I landed on something called Monotone. Anyway, this is one beautiful Waltz, Mr Dylan, it's beauty shines on many levels ..and it's 2019. PERFECT

[@rebeccakent-hughes9300]

Thank you, Handsome for the many years of wonderful songs and great performances! I hope to enjoy your music for many more years. ❤

[@anderssundgren7199]

Just amazing.....

[@markkershaw7329]

Bless Bob, forever. ❤

[@luczomers8270]

24 at the time of writing, 57 at the time of playing, 80 in three days.

[@rickychang6581]

Hi Luc, for sure Dylan was older then 57 at this performance. for billie holiday, sandy denny, arundhati roy 🍄🌄🌻🇺🇲🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇳🐞🦄🦚🕉🙏✌🏾...........🤓

[@gerrycurran8966]

Bob is a Genius, even at 80. Take care.

[@peterjonasson7908]

Block

[@ainenibhrolchain8149]

Gawd. This is so beautiful. 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@nancyrobinson7764]

We know by these sublime lyrics of a genius why he is a Laureate winner for creative new expressions of literature. Classes being taught on his lyrics is a hint.THE BEST VERSION OF ANY SONG , Thank you Elton !!

[@MichaelChristiaens]

Absolute best ever indeed! Thank you.

[@HelianaSuper]

Why this song and this voice and this harmonica and this guitar enter so deeply in my heart and my mind and my soul?

[@janepiepes2243]

Beautiful everything, Mr Dylan ..those guitars thrilling alongside the vocals. Wow ..wow

[@bobdylan2200]

My deepest appreciation and thanks for your nice comment on my post, it means a lot to me. I want you to send me a direct message via hangouts using my personal email that will be indicated below. Also endeavor to add your name to the text so I can know you are the one texting. Hangouts mail: [e-mail]

[@GoeranSvensson-vi8sq]

Wonderful! Grandious! Bob is the best ambassador of the USA.

[@jeroenhuizinga5020]

For dylan lovers of the first degree! It hits me like it did over 50 years ago!

[@HelianaSuper]

When the presentation begin with this harmonic... oh, my God.... Lovely, lovely...

[@tvviewer4500]

As you get older and you realize more and more how much more prepared Bob Dylan was for life that you were.

[@tomdale1313]

i dont know but believe the Jewish Community he was raise in had some influence, maybe not...someone wise him up somewhere along the way, e.g. "Look Out Kid, It Something You Did, God Knows What etc..."

[@MsTdougherty]

Bob is the greatest song writer of all time. I have been listening to him since 1964.

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

I am speechless !! Saw him 3 years later at South Lake Tahoe, at Harrah's in the old Showroom ! "Lawyers Guns And Money' and other amazing covers that night.. 1st row in the middle right under Bob for the early and late shows !!!

[@sluggerwest3414]

This is my favourite song. I love the instruments

[@poemstogothefirst]

Just beyond beautiful. Nobody does it better

[@jimgleeson98]

Been a fan since the early sixties living legend. I'm YOUNGER NOW!

[@petrucarp2512]

Beautiful music!

[@fionamckinnon5870]

Fantastic !👌 Hope we can see you again in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 when we get through this pandemic. We miss your concerts but the music keeps in coming. Thank you.

[@gerrycurran8966]

Hi Fiona. Yes I hope to see Bob in Glasgow again. Take care.

[@gerrycurran8966]

Hi Fiona. I have seen Bob many times, Barrowland was awesome, I would like to see him one more time. Take care.

[@peter2010900]

Dear God ~ thank you for Bob Dylan

[@marakaretsos5204]

Brilliant song!!🎸🎸⭐️⭐️🎼

[@connormackey5249]

Talent does what it can, genius does what it must. Wow

[@maudegonne3740]

Bob is a genius. And as such he is channel for higher sources.. No ordinary artist in his youth could could impart the profound wisdoms contained in his songs.

[@abirdthatflew]

Ain't that the truth!

[@hannabaal150]

My guard stood hard when abstract threats, too noble to neglect, fooled me into thinking I had something to protect.

[@noahachrem]

These words.. as did I bob, as did I

[@helenh.3341]

I thought he was saying heart

[@janepiepes2243]

Who doesn't love this song ..???

[@stephensmith60]

Mr. Bob Dylan; he's certainly earned his keep. Bravo, my man!

[@janetwebb1507]

Never a Truer or More Beautiful & Noble song than this one..Tells his Intention from the beginning & all throughout his stunning Career. I Identify Too Much with his sincere words. May God bless our Beloved Bobby forever & carry him close to HIS Heart Always. I Heart U BD.

[@clausderenda5777]

Even if this were the only song he ever wrote, it would still warrant the Nobel Prize for literature. (This goes for most of Dylan's songs, by the way!)

[@lukeyboy05]

Love coming back to this video. Seeing Bob and the band in a few weeks at Royal Albert Hall - all three dates. Flying in from West Australia. Pilgrimage 😊

[@justgeorgeous]

cool. enjoy it. i saw some ads for the royal albert hall and wondered. i'm from perth WA.

[@victoriaedwards2772]

pure Dylan and fantastic!!

[@DK-ec5se]

God I love Bob Dylan!

[@jansmithhogan6715]

Aren't we lucky, blessed and happy because of this guy? Hated the limelight, but we always want more! I'd love to have coffee with him,... LOL

[@jansmithhogan6715]

@Linda BK hope you are doing better!!!!! Luckily I didn't get it! At the same time I was happy in quarantine with music 🎵🎶🎵! Blessings to you!

[@edsteele8501]

My favorite song of my generation.

[@staschiscio]

I have no words, absolutely the best version ever ...

[@bearfacts7944]

No better song written performer than Bob! I love you so much!

[@dennisclancy6729]

Seen him in Glasgow on tht tour ..amazing. Much love from Scotland.. Home of inventions

[@meidassecondsoprano150]

Oh my! Thank you, Mr. Dylan.

[@meidassecondsoprano150]

I was 10 when I first heard this and I am a grandmother now and I am so much younger than that now, too.

[@bobdylan2200]

@@meidassecondsoprano150 My deepest appreciation and thanks for your nice comment on my post, it means a lot to me. I want you to send me a direct message via hangouts using my personal email that will be indicated below. Also endeavor to add your name to the text so I can know you are the one texting. Hangouts mail: [e-mail]

[@Poodles6671]

Been a couple of weeks since I was last here. Wont let that happen again

[@stevehein7884]

great music mr dylan

[@gabrielebiotti270]

Great music here

[@GarySmith-hy3jk]

Absolutely fantastic

[@nissi.k]

Totally beautiful in sound and sight! Thank you! 🙏👌

[@questionblock8949]

The lyrics to this song are incredible. As are most of Bob's songs, but good lord. What a song 💎

[@fernfreeman1729]

Simply fantastic 👏 👏

[@sensey07]

Rarely have I heard him play harmonica like he does in this performance ... it takes on jazz-like qualities. His vocal at this point reminds me of Johnny Cash's later performances. Worldly wise and weary ...

[@brianwalters5877]

and the guitar solos, wow

[@aamirmukhtar8591]

Absolutely matchless. Dylan is north star.

[@ellenjones195]

Incredible ❤

[@juanmiguelmunoz5970]

Grande, Grande, grande, gracias por los 40 Ños que te llevó siguiendo y escuchando, has sido mi luz en mis tardes oscuras, mi alegría en mis días perdidos, has sido mi recuerdo eterno para el resto de mis rutinarios y a veces aburridos días, pero también has sido la alegría de muchas tardes de domingo, el escape para mi imaginación gracias bob, nunca te dejaré de querer

[@BeautifulMindQ8]

I was looking for this particular version! Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@brianpospiel3758]

won my first Bob Dylan album on the seaside heights nj boardwalk in 8th grade still listening at 59 been a great ride

[@c.r8895]

Wonderful opening I can tell

[@kencumberlidgepoetry]

What a fabulous rendition - with some tasty guitar and harp solo work from Bob, just to shut up the "Dylan can only bash out chords" crowd. Gorgeous stuff! :)

[@einsteindisguisedasrobinho717]

Prolly in my top 50 Bob songs but if there was ONLY ONE "BUMPER STICKER LYRIC" i could pick 2 put on my truck it prolly b "i was so much older then, im younger than that now" or "to live outside the law, u must b honest" thanx 4 posting...NEW SUB...

[@abirdthatflew]

because the cops don't need you, and man, they expect the same.

[@allanmilleriam78]

Yea man! When I first heard Bob Dylan. Time stopped! Nothing else matters. All I need is Bob to get me through. This reminds me Aberdeen Scotland. Times they are changing! He sung like that.

[@elizabethtooke5367]

I just love this 🥰

[@jamescourt5201]

The version from his 30th anniversary concert was awesome.

[@motifxs7193]

Indeed!

[@usatourpros]

That was a quintessential version, with unmatched star power.

[@johnwhite2855]

Greatest ever!

[@twisterroot2470]

Just what I'd expect from the song and dance man.

[@WilliamBrownNYC]

Most guitar soloing I've ever heard from him.

[@erestube]

He went through a phase around this period. I saw him do about 10 solos in 2001 at a show--and he had about 15 flubs! But the crowd cheered for more!

[@edicamon8486]

Bob was born in Duluth, Minnesota, therefore he sang with great motivation on stage of Minneapolis.

[@JK-ks3xq]

Hibbing, MN

[@OldZephyr]

@@JK-ks3xq He grew up in Hibbing, but he *was* born in Duluth.

[@JK-ks3xq]

@@OldZephyr .....stand corrected...thanks!

[@paolo5237]

V

[@ainenibhrolchain8149]

Just listened again. I LOVE THIS SONG. THIS MAN. THIS VERSION. THIS SUIT. AH....... Aine ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@justgeorgeous]

dylan from 1997-2004 is my fav period. :) what a comeback!

[@ainenibhrolchain8149]

Amazing. Saw him during that time in various places London, Glasgow, Birmingham... Ax

[@larryrubin5150]

justgeorgeous He’s better 2020 Rough and Rowdy ways!💯❤️🎯🎯🎯

[@TheJackflash85]

Exceptional - This man and his music will go on forever more ~

[@tommoranofficial]

fantastic band

[@mwj5368]

I wonder if this is the same tour where after Minneapolis he played at the hockey arena in Duluth, MN. I don't remember exactly the year but he was dressed just like in this video and the same band. When Bob came on the stage he looked straight at me standing about 100 ft away and smiled. In '99 he came with Paul Simon and played at the "Bayfront" stage in Duluth and it cost $25 because Bob wanted to give all a break in the price. I talked to some at the 1999 concert, a couple that had followed his tour in Europe and were following him all over the USA too. They said in Las Vegas tickets were, if I recall correctly, $150! This couple was dressed in expensive black leather biker outfits and looked independently wealthy. Great concerts! At the hockey arena concert I was waiting with several guys from Ireland. They had very little money. All of them worked at a golf course and just saved up to follow a lot of Bob's US tour.

[@lucasmeijer5012]

Bob Dylan 80 jaar goede muziek! Great

[@larss8958]

What a genius this guy outlines with his music,

[@vicencsanchez1812]

un angel tocando la armonica, madre mia

[@barbarapowell137]

I enjoyed this so much he has only gotten better

[@tekay44]

wtf, just amazing, an American Icon. god bless Bob Dylan. ( and Willie Nelson too.)

[@GratefulZen]

God bless Bob Dylan.