Bob Dylan- My Back Pages

Courtesy Of Woolhall
Bob Dylan -vocal, guitar, & harmonica
John Jackson - guitar
Bucky Baxter - pedal steel guitar
Brendan O’Brien - keyboards
Tony Garnier - bass
Winston Watson - drums & percussion
My Back Pages
WRITTEN BY: BOB DYLAN
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 pathway 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
Copyright © 1964 by Warner Bros. Inc.; renewed 1992 by Special Rider Music

[@HamiltonRb]

I know every generation thinks they had the best music, and they did, for them. I look back at the musicians I grew up on, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, The Stones, Pink Floyd, The Who, Hendrix, Joplin, The Doors, ELO & so many other great ones, and I think we were pretty lucky.

[@edYGiCJb79kuQyb0n7LS]

Our parents may have been the Greatest Generation, but I think we were the luckiest generation. Not only did we have the best music in history in my opinion, the freest expression, but we probably had the materially best life of any generation in the history of the human race. There are already cracks forming. Our generation may have enjoyed the peak of human prosperity. Dylan was the backbone of the musical generation. Never to be duplicated. When he goes it marks the end of an era. May it be many many years from now.

[@HamiltonRb]

@@edYGiCJb79kuQyb0n7LS I would agree with best music, but my parents thought theirs was too, and the kids today will claim Taylor Swift is the best ever and don’t even know who Dylan is, so it is all relative. If we had the freedom to express back then, there wouldn’t have been the race riots, prejudice against same sex and interracial couples, segregation etc. Times have changed for the better thankfully. We thought we had a materially good life then, but obviously with the invention of the internet, cell phones and the vast improvement in travel, technology, vehicles, science and medical treatments is far above what we had in the 60’s-70’s. One thing I believe was far better back then than today, is friendships and relationships, because we actually spent time with family and friends, while the kids today just text each other.

[@edYGiCJb79kuQyb0n7LS]

@@HamiltonRb Can't agree about freedom of expression. Back then it was fuck politically correct. We will say what we want. That was the crux of what the generation was about. Now you deviate one iota from the agenda of the woke speech police and you are destroyed. But certainly agree about relationships. Younger generations can't communicate in person.

[@edYGiCJb79kuQyb0n7LS]

@@HamiltonRb I think the difference is that our generation didn't listen to big band music but the current younger generations still do listen to 60s/70s rock. I think there is about a zero percent chance this generation's kids will have a clue who Taylor Swift is.

[@HamiltonRb]

@@edYGiCJb79kuQyb0n7LS Well I checked my 14 yr old grandson’s playlist and there was zero bands from our era, and I asked him about a few bands from then and he didn’t know almost all of them. His buddy who was with him similar results, so I think you are wrong about kids listening to bands that their grandparents listened to.

[@questionblock8949]

Beautifully put together 💎 incredible lyrics by an amazing human 🙏

[@barbaraallen1187]

My heart is full of love and thankfullness ❤ Thank you for all the incredible beautiful music you give us ❤ Biggest artist of all times. Bobby Dylan ❤❤❤❤❤

[@robfink6050]

And it came to pass that Bob Dylan was given the gift of words and music to tell the story of a generation. Thank you for having the courage to use your gift to sing out for all of us.

[@susilemare198]

When he smiles is like the sun shining. Thank you God for letting us have this treasure and all the gifts he gives us.

[@valleystone]

Don´t know about God, which God? I will just thank Bob!

[@alberthutchison6469]

next to sad eyed lady of the lowlands tths is my most played dylan song take care friends

[@raindeerprojekt4119]

The Man The Master, The Myth The Minstrel, The Magician The Musician, The Tragedy of humanity and the salvation of the Soul itself all on Display. From Kid to Christian from Father to Grandfather. Also Dylan was some of these things too!!! lol What an Icon

[@littlezimgirl]

I think the headscarf was one of my favorite looks on him, plus the music that came from that time was magical.

[@marieholland8868]

MT...I completely agree, it's my favorite look too, Biblical and Bob wears it well. Thank goodness I have the DVD of that outdoors concert (not entire concert!) and enjoy it every time I play it.

[@littlezimgirl]

@@marieholland8868 what a treat that must be awesome 😎 biblical Bob 😁

[@wildmountainthyme4123]

My Back Pages-in my opinion, one of Dylan's finest songs. This compilation of clips of Dylan over the years is fantastic! Thanks so much for putting it together and sharing it.

[@woolhall]

@@wildmountainthyme4123 I enjoyed compiling it immensely Thanks for your comments

[@wildmountainthyme4123]

@@woolhall You did an awesome job! I loved it! :)

[@valleystone]

He wrote it when he was 23!

[@gerrycurran8966]

Genius

[@no834]

I would say no most geniuses possess their genius from birth . 40 year old people don't all of a sudden become genius So basically you develop your genius easily. Unfortunately we have too many old 80 IQ folks who are not mindful and think they're smart 🤓.

[@1957Anwar]

First time hearing it.....

[@JohnM-zc5fu]

So what, adrain mole wrote a diary when he was 13 and a half

[@Rilez616]

Wow, I'm 23

[@rockinrobb4350]

I could not watch this video all the way through because as much as i love this song i had to stop every few seconds just to look at Bob and and see his history on camera and photos! I just had to look at a lot of things I hadn't seen before such as some of his writing, some pictures when he was a mere lad and on and on!! Amazing work on this video Woolhall!! Bob has been a part of my life since I first heard "Blowing in the Wind" at the ripe old age of 14 and I was hooked!! We have aged together throughout these many years and my interest in him has not diminished one bit!! Granted now I don't have a huge collection of all his albums like a lot of you but what i have is priceless! Bob has been a constant in my life and I believe our generation is very fortunate to have him in our history with us! There is only one Bob Dylan and his mastery in words and music will never be surpassed!! EVER!

[@FirewindII]

...a well-deserved Nobel. Leveraged by its surprise. Bravo to our sage.

[@yamapenny5960]

hey rockinrobb...nice true words ❣️ ❤from Germany 🙏

[@GRZsonya]

Beautifully said 🌹🕊🌹🕊🌹🎶 🎩

[@KathyHamel-l7q]

❤ life done it all. He definitely has accomplished so so much. A one of a kind. He has mastered almost if not all of everything. God Bless him. Tis time for him to ENJOY HIS LIFE NOW! ALL MY LOVE ❤❤❤

[@marygoff3102]

May he live many more years to enlighten us with his words and entertain us with his songs

[@marieholland8868]

Mary Goft...I've seen your lovely comments before and always agree with you. A Beautiful song, nobody else could write such great lyrics and music. Bob will live forever thru his God given talents. PS Don't you just love that unique Bobness walk, filmed back on near the beginning? So hilariously natural!

[@barbarapowell137]

Keep it coming in this time we need it badly in his young and in his now days

[@erinodonnell6719]

He makes my soul pour out loveliness..from you to me to you until forever and never always through thick and thin.

[@KathyHamel-l7q]

Got to say I love this version with the young Bob n the older Bob singing! Marvelous so so unique as always! The BEST 🎉❤❤❤❤❤

[@nissi.k]

Back here tonight! This is so moving with Bob's passionate delivery and the amazing footage you have provided! Thanks again! ❤

[@rb6338]

The definitive version of My back pages! Bob brings during the 90ties this song to a summit ❤😊!!

[@G0K3001]

One of my favorites of his, may we all become younger as we get older....I came across this, early morning drinking coffee......this is beautiful.

[@janhensley3617]

What a magnificent post. I can’t remember not loving Bob Dylan and his music. It is an integral part of my life. Always and forever. His voice and lyrics play in my mind often as if they are an organic part of me. Much love. Much respect. The one and only Bob Dylan. I’m honored to have lived and seen him live in my lifetime. Thank you Bob Dylan. Thanks Woolhall. This is a treasure.

[@barbaraallen1187]

Ohhhhh....never heard this version before. .heartbreaking beautiful 🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Thank you @woolhall

[@woolhall]

So glad you liked it as much as I enjoyed putting it together

[@marygoff3102]

You’ve heard the old say,”he can stand beside the best!”, you are the best Mr. Zimmerman

[@zeldasmith6154]

He legally changed his name to Dylan.

[@Speakers154]

That was great! It makes me sad that life flies by and people grow old.

[@loli55loli34]

Irremediablemente se nos va ! quien tanto poder como el tiempo ?

[@jillschoenfeldwhite5534]

Outstanding compilation of documentary footage spanning many decades.

[@raronson-bq4id]

Such love and light and hope and healing and beauty - and yes the very definition of what it means to be young - all tangled up in these lyrics and music and video. Thank you so much! Divine!

[@StevenAnderson-f2n]

Fantastic vid montage of our beloved Bob over the decades.

[@MARTINETHILL-s3t]

Magnifique MERCI TOUJOURS DU GRAND BOB D HIER À AUJOURD'HUI ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@tamaraspanehl3710]

Gute Nacht, mein immer geliebter Bobby! Schlaf gut und lächele immer öfter!!

[@ilovedylan3943]

Such a beautiful man and such a fantastic musician and writer. Thanks Woolhall.

[@luisneumuller1733]

Fantastisch. Schöne grüsse aus münchen.bleibt alle gesund und optimistisch. Bobby hilft uns allen.

[@ericpeyret1]

Just beautiful! Thanks for sharing 🌹😊.

[@0otee]

Again listening loving the sounds… The Warm Metal sound in Voice..

[@jacquismith3277]

This video is so great that it's left me breathless. As for the amazing song . . . ❤❤❤

[@georgittesingbiel219]

Woolhall, thank 💞 you for this work of art ! Every time I listen to this song, I uncover layers of new meaning. At 72 I thought I knew it all. Listening to Bob, I know I'm mistaken. 🤠

[@woolhall]

Wonderful!

[@HelianaSuper]

Georgitte, I am this way too. I am completing 72 and discovering the meaning all Bob"s song... Sometimes I think I'm younger today too... But at the same times I feel a nostalgic feeling... However, my history don't be compared with Bob's history, a fantastic life and songs' history....

[@collectiques1]

What a great way to showcase the long life and musical journey of Dylan in this video and with the right song choice.

[@maryspencer4975]

This is so beautiful. I love the phrase "Romantic flanks of musketeers" . What a gift for writing...

[@sebasdebordeaux8347]

romantic facts.. if I can allow myself..

[@sebasdebordeaux8347]

All the words of this songs are fascinating to me.. (maybe because english isn't my native tongue, but seem like outdated words, seldom heard in any case.. and meaningful !

[@verdicapirro6715]

Facts...

[@rb6338]

Great video ! Great footage of 60 years of America's greatest songwriter career ! Particularly important to remind on this 1st day of post-Trump era!

[@stevewilson6017]

Yep,Sleepy joe is much better !

[@646oleg]

first day of real fascist establishment taking over . read the lyrics he singing about it

[@lisadc4681]

​@@stevewilson6017😂😂😂😂Yah sure!

[@rb6338]

I regularly come back to hear this marvellous interpretation of My Back Pages and watch this splendid footage ❤❤! But I was too optimistic three years ago when I wrote of post-Trump era😢😢!!

[@helenl2343]

Thank you, for letting me hear this.

[@KathyHamel-l7q]

❤WOW great job. One of his best❤He has it covered! Love you all♥️😉

[@theresewalczak2333]

Quelle belle video..j,ai toujours autant de plaisir de voir Mr DYLAN dans sa vie d,artiste..merci beaucoup pour ce partage🥰

[@rachelee73]

Ta Woolhall ✨☕ for all your time to care and share especially this song

[@nigeldavis3364]

Maybe his greatest masterpiece but there have been many. GOAT

[@0otee]

Every now and then i listen.. again.. Lovely singing! Such grand music!! Orchestrally Beautiful! Guitars grand! It nearly swapped me off my feet❣️so Lets walz💃🕺🌷🌺🌹❤️👌🌞

[@flowermomma5337]

This fills my soul with so much love I’m going to burst ❤️ such beauty in the visions of Bobs life . The music takes my breath away ! Thank you 🙏 ❤️💕💫✨

[@larss8958]

Ho any older guys, you remember this song in your youth? I tell you it will last for a another century.

[@clausderenda5777]

A magnificent version, and thanks for the video!

[@slyeung6562]

Love it ! Much Thanks to Woolhall ! ❤

[@sebasdebordeaux8347]

Maybe his best song to me. Lyrics and melody are so meaningful and suitable ! first of which saying one can feel younger while getting older.. what a good feeling !!

[@marakaretsos5204]

Charming and Sublime VOIX pour de Millions..... 🎼🎹❤️❤️❤️

[@edicamon8486]

Much of Dylan's musical history comes together in a fabulous video of a legendary song. Perfect sound too. Thanks my friend.

[@addie2739]

I have never ĥeard more beautiful background music than that with the song "Tell Me it isn't true"❤❤❤

[@taohwa]

Wow, Woolhall, your video clips are awesome! I was truly impressed while watching them. You've got some serious talent, like on the level of Bob Dylan. Appreciated!

[@42awww]

Outstanding video! The first thing that crossed my mind was anger that if he did My Back Pages at the Hard Rain concert, it wasn't included on the live album or in the concert! Really enjoyed your slideshow, a few images and stills that I've never seen! Great work.

[@susanamartinezsandoval9281]

Escuchando esta pieza el día de mi 51 cumpleaños, yo también soy más joven ahora. Muchas gracias Bob x regalarme la banda sonora de mi vida

[@sebasdebordeaux8347]

Aquí tambíen !

[@paulschnyder938]

Brilliant video 👍👍

[@0otee]

Great sounding guitars...harp too! Organ sounds like in the old days.. All performed with Love❣️Railroad paintings of Dylan pass by nicely! Images are great Woolhall! Thanks for this upload! Beautifully sung, Thanks Dylan🌹❣️👌💥

[@reginacelia9809]

BOB DYLAN amazing wanderful iloveyou 👍❤🤘👊

[@mariatanin7695]

Love this so much. Superb

[@aurorabanks8161]

Wonderful version of the song & gorgeous tribute video. Many thanks for sharing.

[@mariatanin7695]

A master of song

[@FirewindII]

Bob Dylan now reminds me of what my dear grandma used to say: "Do not frown because it will become permanent."

[@olgabasoski9417]

Thanks Woolhall 🌺💫for all these with love chosen pictures put here... with this greatly performed song !! I see i did comment already but on hearing now.. again touched❤️ Thank Dylan as always❤️🌹👌

[@jeanettelillo-stenberg9880]

My back pages indeed. I did not refuse my temptations today. Dont know where this will lead,but great song,as allways.

[@nissi.k]

Gorgeous video accompanying this rendition of this incredible masterpiece! Fabulous job A! Thanks so much! 🤍🌹🎈📌💥

[@andypage8799]

Beautiful version, and great video. Thanks.❤

[@marzipersi486]

Thank you for this wonderful very unusual Woolhall, Woolhall!

[@alfonsomachuca7290]

Soy español pero conozco a B. Dylan desde niño y creo que es uno de los músicos más interesantes del siglo XX y principios del siglo XXI 😎

[@Waterbeach2000]

Jeezzz..this is ..exquisite...😲

[@ladyblue498]

Beautiful song, great video 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟Thank you!

[@brendaalvarez4658]

I wish I had a book of all his songs/lyrics to read over and over and when not in my hands quietly set beside The Complete Works of Shakespeare.

[@mariangelavitale6485]

What a beautiful guy Bob Dylan, Kharisma, Kharisma and Kharisma again, very good video

[@doudoue1306]

Wonderful unplugged 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙂🙂

[@slyeung6562]

A great song and a fantastic video ! Thanks.

[@slyeung6562]

Mr.Woolhall, Thank you so much for your brilliant video, WONDERFUL!

[@joelmariadesouzalima2651]

A qualidade instrumental dos discos desse homem é coisa sobrenatural e inigualável. Esse cara é um dos deuses do rock e da música como num todo.

[@tallilaholzel4677]

Wie schön, dass Du Dich jetzt schon jünger fühlst und sicher schon frisch aussiehst! Siehst Du, Dein langer unermüdlicher und manchmal fast selbstzerstörerischer Weg hat sich gelohnt!! Ich freue mich auf Dich und über Dich! (Würdige Deinen Weg!!)

[@camilletitone5020]

Thank you to whomever is the owner of this sight... Woolhall ... as I received the VEMO version yet came here directly to KZbin. I'm working hard to see how far this goes back --- with lyrics and one stanza was omitted about A self0 ordained professor's tongue .... I'm younger THAN THAT NOW ... I'M ONTO YOU ... and feel so suddenly in the know...! 3:33 am ESTime... in SC...

[@loriscunado3607]

You are better than Scorsese! This collage of images is a work of great genius and insight that Dylan himself would love to watch.

[@woolhall]

Thanks for your kind comments

[@larryrubin5150]

What completely gorgeous version. How did he top the orginal. How. The man is the one and only

[@corradooritanzi8356]

The performance is touching

[@johnenglish929]

Forever young !

[@reginacelia9809]

BOB DYLAN the best ILOVE.YOU

[@enzogiargia8857]

Thanks Wooly sempre ❤️🍇

[@AndrewKennyBelfast]

Excellent Woolhall. Thanks for sharing.

[@DriftinAndDreamin]

Great Job! They were soooo... good at this point.

[@jeedchaiboonruang480]

Great clip. Thanks Woolhall.

[@cadlac55]

AGAIN AMAZING video woolster, top banana my friend, basically in the varied world of rock there is Bob then everyone else, keep on keeping on ........

[@targarosko]

masterful as usual ..... congratulations for this nice vidéo too thanks Woolhy ♥♥♥

[@patriciathewisher2315]

Words aren’t sufficient to express what this does to me. I want to kiss his hand. If only he’d offer it to me. ❤

[@tamaraspanehl3710]

Bobby, das ist auch ein sehr, sehr schönes Video!!

[@corneliakapelinski]

The book of Dylan has an infinite number of pages and they are worth reading

[@HelianaSuper]

We agree with you, Cornelia.

[@corneliakapelinski]

@@HelianaSuper Heliana you're always welcome we live in a world that is dominated by fear and hate, we meet it simply with love and trust and a lot of good vibes with music from Bobby .. have a nice weekend

[@HelianaSuper]

@@corneliakapelinski Thank you, Cornélia. I was needing this words yours now... God Bless you!

[@HelianaSuper]

@@corneliakapelinski Thank you, Cornelia! Yesterday I was needing your wise words... I was sad. Today I am good! God bless you. I like to read your comments.

[@beverlykasahara8485]

It calls out for more. I cried when I finished reading it. MORE.

[@sherilundberg2663]

First time hearing, love your sexy voice ….thank you god bless❤

[@42awww]

FANTASTIC video!

[@tamaraspanehl3710]

Guten Morgen, mein geliebter Bobby! Ich wünsche Dir einen schönen Tag!

[@tamaraspanehl3710]

Das ist ein sehr schöner Text! Üppig, und trotzdem ist kein Wort überflüssig!

[@maggiebryan2355]

Great song good job with the video

[@tamaraspanehl3710]

Bobby, Du kannst so herrlich hochmütig oder gleichgültig gegenüber Menschen sein, die Dir nichts oder wenig bedeuten!

[@robertorovere9097]

Everybody should be SO MUCH OLDER THAN and YOUNGER THAN THAT NOW

[@borderlord]

Good work👍👏

[@iansing5278]

Great montage, Thanks Woolhall...

[@sparrowx4442]

The weird thing is that Dylan actually WAS older then - he has become younger over time.

[@larryrubin5150]

Great comment. The coolest oldest teenager

[@fireinthesun2408]

Is a great comment