BOB DYLAN - Positively 4th Street REACTION - Perfect song for back stabbers! First time hearing

BOB DYLAN - Positively 4th Street REACTION
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[@alphajava761]

I can't pick a favorite Dylan song, but this one comes close. I love the organ's pop music sound in this song as well. Dylan is the ultimate musical chameleon.

[@diannabeal1876]

I totally agree. So many great songs, he is a musical, poetic genius.

[@vrvaughn]

Al Kooper on the organ…. The legend is…. He showed up to play guitar … but then Mike Bloomfield showed up and unpacked his guitar and Kooper heard him play and moved over to keyboard

[@ed.z.]

Absolutely.

[@Bekka_Noyb]

top tier indeed!

[@robertzimmerman3980]

I can ,ALL of them !!!!

[@barbaradee5191]

Bob Dylan (Born, Robert Allen Zimmerman) is sill alive, He will go down in history as one of America's greatest poets

[@t.c.bramblett617]

still alive 1 year later!

[@abelhansen]

He is greatest poet

[@elysehfm8797]

LOVE Positively 4th Street. A lot of truth in this song.

[@Michael-yl4or]

The greatest lyricist/songwriter/poet/storyteller ever,in my humble opinion. His work is a bottomless mine of gems.

[@waltw4537]

Al Kooper on organ. Mike Bloomfield on guitar. Pretty clear-cut language from Bob. Great reaction, Harri.

[@John_Chu]

Frank Owens on the tack piano which Dylan really loved to feature in this phase of his career. Owens has had a long career. In 1980, he was David Letterman's musical director when the show aired in daytime.

[@montalbans]

And Bobby Gregg on drums, Russ Savakus on bass. HarriBest is right -- there is no chorus in this song. No chorus, no bridge -- just verse after bitter verse.

[@elysehfm8797]

@@montalbans 😂😂🤣

[@oldermusiclover]

is there an autoharp on this song

[@localnetsolutions]

Bloomfield has always been my favorite guitarist ever since Paul Butterfield Blues Band

[@cynergy4]

I wonder how many among his circle thought that this was about them

[@tonyd.2668]

Bob Dylan the greatest songwriter ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

I knew you would love that line!! One of my favourite lyrics EVER!

[@user-wr6to8in8u]

My favourite bob Dylan song it reminds me of some so called friends. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@EdwardGregoryNYC]

yes, "What a drag it is to see you" is such a great line. I think the reason it hit so well is because the lead in "I wish you could stand inside my shoes" almost sounds like he's going to resolve with the person he's been digging at. But instead he comes in for the punch. Great stuff.

[@threekidzmom04]

Best line ever!! This is my go to song when someone ticks me off! I play it over and over until the anger is gone! That line takes the anger out little by little!

[@jonathanmurphy3141]

This song got me through my adolescence, back in the early 80's. I was a shy stuttering Geek, didn't fit in, was bullied, had a few friends but didn't understand most of my fellow teens. Dylan's music taunt got me through a lot of my difficulty. I later found out all who Dylan was venting about in his own life. We had a Jewish Deli, downtown here in Dayton OH on 5th Street, called "Positively 5th Street" -an obvious title, if fan of Dylan -a very good deli, while it existed.

[@grifftrain]

I always loved that “what a drag it is to see you” line too. I’m so glad you highlighted that in this video

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

THE song that got me into Dylan, when I was 14. PERFECTION. Happy New Year Harri mate, wishing you onwards and upwards and good health. xx

[@JamesKovacic]

I had a classmate in middle school who convinced me that he was my friend but would talk crap about me when I wasn’t around. I discovered this song a couple years later in high school and it resonated immediately. I’m glad that I don’t have to settle for people who are fake like him anymore

[@Lakeshore14]

I have so many favorite Dylan songs but this one is right at the top. This song made me a lifelong Dylan fan. The lyrics are so meaningful. Thanks for your reaction to this. Classic Dylan. 👏👏🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@donalddingler1263]

He wrote this song about people in Greenwich Village for not accepting his music when his concerts went electric instead of acoustic.

[@hazelmaylebrun6243]

Ah, he's golden. Been enjoying him since I was in single digits. Always did. From the first moment I heard him, even before I totally understood what he was singing, I loved him. Time has not diminished my opinion.

[@jimtuell4076]

I didn't see where anyone else described the history out of which this song came. Dylan became a star of the folk music world with songs like "Blowin' in the Wind" and others, but in 1965, he started experimenting with electric guitars and other instruments and styles of the rock and roll genre. (Basically, he invented what came to be known as "folk rock.") The folk music community was shocked, and many of them chose to distance themselves and even denigrate Dylan for this change. But Dylan proved them wrong by becoming even more popular and selling more records. This song, then, is his mocking of those who turned on him - "You've got a lot of nerve to say you are my friend."

[@roncarpenter7240]

Wasn't this aimed primarily at Phil Ochs?

[@arthurrubiera8029]

@@roncarpenter7240 I didn’t know they knew each other. Phil Ochs had some quality songs of his own!

[@roncarpenter7240]

@@arthurrubiera8029 I don't know how well they knew each other, but enough for Dylan to write that "I used to be among the crowd you're in with" (sorry for the likely misquote from the song). Apparently Ochs was infuriated at Dylan's "selling out" folk/protest music and made it a crusade. I guess Dylan had had enough when he wrote this song.

[@siv5085]

I'm thinking I had read this story too. Perhaps this group of friends, and one friend in particular, made a pact to folk music & friendship however, Dylan was progressive, the others not so much, unwilling to leave their comfort zone. The friend/group actually had a deep & bitter jealousy, envy towards Dylan, unwilling to step out of their own comfort zone with a certainty that these musicians were nothing without Bob Dylan.

[@mgman6000]

I've always thought it was about Joan Baez so I'm relieved it wasn't

[@jonnno243]

Ah yes Harri. That final line has always struck me as genius. I also like his line in Like A Rolling Stone. "When you ain't got nothing, you got nothing to lose "

[@gregusmc2868]

Agreed. One of Bob’s most cutting lines. (I think it’s so universal too. We all have know-or even been-one of those people.) Don’t Think Twice it’s Alright has a few good ones too “Your the reason I’ll be traveling on,” “I gave her my heart but she wanted my soul,” “You just kinda wasted my precious time, but don’t think twice it’s alright.” Then of course there’s the “subtle” The Idiot Wind! Lol. Bob doesn’t suffer fools-or frauds-gladly! 😂🤷🏻❤️

[@marybaillie8907]

Absolutely a masterpiece by Bob. I love his vocals in this song. Lyrically sensational, and the instruments so enjoyable. Joni Mitchell was inspired in her writings when Dylan put out this song, saying she realized you could write about anything.Great reaction Harri. He was definitely a genius. Thanks Harri and Craig. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[@craigaust3306]

You’re welcome!

[@brendacowling4219]

Joni's best put-down line: "You said I am as constant as the Northern Star and I said constantly in the darkness, where's that at? If you want me I'll be in the Bar"

[@dougieyou]

So true Harry, his first four albums are treasures and among the best lyrics ever recorded. "Blonde on Blonde" is my desert Island mainstay...absolutely brilliant.

[@judymeeker2925]

I love every Dylan song he wrote and sung. Thank you for sharing this one. ❤ Bob had a song about everything and anything. I use to envy his poetry and wish I could write as well.

[@dickmckenna9447]

Great reaction Harri 😊. Dylan's in one of those moods again. 😐 I was waiting for your reaction to that last verse. And you didn't disappoint. Peace love happiness and respect to all. ✌️💜😊👍

[@HarriBestReactions]

😊 thank you,it was a classic

[@tedcole9936]

Haha. I always loved this song when I was a teenager… not that I had any beefs with anyone… it was just so witty. And it’s curious to me now that I never noticed the lack of chorus at the time… Dylan just stacked up a wicked set of verses, and dropped them in rapid succession… haha . Why take breaks for a chorus?? great reaction, Harri. Great request, too!

[@danmayberry1185]

"You've got a lot of nerve" became common speak. "Nervy' or 'takes some nerve" existed, but flourished after this song, right up to present time. Dylan's influence on language and culture helped to earn his Nobel Prize for Literature.

[@ricardocima]

Is this real?

[@danmayberry1185]

@@ricardocima Real. Why wouldn't it be? Shakespeare invented 1,700 words ... Oxford English Dictionary adds up to 1,000/year ... and how many phrases did Seinfeld start?

[@ricardocima]

@@danmayberry1185 It's just that I didnt bump into this during my Dylanologist phase.

[@danmayberry1185]

@@ricardocima I feel you. I fell down a Beatles hole, recovered, and then some a-hole releases an 8-hour Beatles movie.

[@nitab1971]

I got this album when it first came out in 1965. I played this song until it nearly wore out. Sadly, among my missing LPs. Too many moves; too many parties. Yes, genius. Pure genius. One of the first of our age. Pure genius.

[@cynergy4]

Same same

[@aWOKEn1445]

Yes, but now we have KZbin and Spotify.

[@godot-whatyouvebeenwaitingfor]

In the sixties & seventies I bought all Bob albums, singles and EP's and never played them as I thought the factory would burn down and I could not replace them. Then I bought second copies to play. So now I have copies of all his records unplayed, perfect, pristine condition.

[@nitab1971]

@@godot-whatyouvebeenwaitingfor Yikes!!! You've done musical history a service. Release only to the Smithsonian!! Yo, Adrian!!

[@godot-whatyouvebeenwaitingfor]

@@nitab1971 Maybe I could bequeath them to a real fan....

[@pilesovinyl]

His lyrical brilliance is at a peak here, certainly among his very finest songs.

[@Cashcrop54]

I love Dylan and I love this song. It is so unique. The line "what a drag it is to see you" is one of the very best lyrics ever! Dylan just lets his mind roll on and on. Thanks for doing this great song.

[@diane-]

I love anything by Bob Dylan but this has to be in the top 5 for me. Thanks for sharing.

[@jasondylansargent2195]

Me too Diane 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿❤️😄

[@jeanniecampbell1374]

Its what we thin but don't tell ...well done Bob for speaking for us .

[@heneyyamim8341]

what a drag it is to see you .best lyric ever

[@brentelliott1871]

there will never be another bobby.

[@pwbreb]

Haven't heard this in ages but still know the words! Dylan's unforgettable!

[@pwbreb]

Me too!!!

[@medo_pg7786]

Yeah, I haven't heard it for 20 years, brings a lot of memories.

[@Joyce-o8h]

The sad thing is, we all probably know someone who could be described like this. Lyrical masterpiece, but just one of many from Bob. God bless you, Harri. ❤

[@geraldbryden6720]

What a drag it it to see you. The best put down line ever.

[@brahim119]

I personally see that this song is loudest cry against hypocrisy, and as you also rightly said against the back stabbing. Your reaction is so genuine and beautiful stated. Keep up the good work dear.

[@lindahunter4545]

This is one of the greatest songs by Bob Dylan! I have always loved his words and his music. I have every one of his albums. His words are so very cool. "I wish that for just one time you can stand inside my shoes and for that one time I could be you. Yes, I wish that for just one time you can stand inside my shoes. Then you'd know what a drag it is to see you!" Genius! So Genius!

[@evanschubert1113]

This song perfectly represents great art. It is broad enough that it meets many people in many different situations yet intimate enough that it speaks to us as an individual. Simply brilliant

[@KayEl58]

By the time I'd reached my mid teens I'd really only heard the classic Dylan songs like Hey Mr Tambourine Man and Blowin in the Wind, mostly cover versions. Nice songs, very melodic, but I'd never investigated him further because I'd been led to believe Dylan was for weirdos and intellectuals. Then my brother's wife presented me with 'Desire' and said, 'I think you'll like this.' I was absolutely blown away and played that album over and over until I saved enough pocket money to buy his latest album , Street Legal. After that I was hooked. I'm not a romantic so I loved his cynicism, his ability to pour out words and tell stories of mysticism or brutal realities. Later I realised he was responsible for some of the most beautiful love songs ever written. Dylan is unique, there'll never be another who comes close to his abilities.

[@robek518]

When this first came out, I was a bullied kid. I found great solace in the song.

[@ezgolfer2]

First I saw the big headline about “the best line ever” and I thought I wonder what kind of line was meant. It was then that I noticed the title, “Positively 4th Street”, and I knew exactly to which line you were referring, word for word. Thanks for the memories!

[@rostaylor6429]

I love how his songs seem to make you so happy!

[@BeeLineEast]

One of Dylans best. Good one Harri.

[@Cynthia...]

Nice one Craig one of my favourite Dylan songs.

[@craigaust3306]

Thanks!

[@John_Chu]

Supposedly the song is a swipe at Phil Ochs, another folksinger on the Greenwich Village scene, who panned "Can You Please Crawl Out Your Window" after Bob played an acetate of it for Ochs, David Blue, and others during a night of bar and club-hopping. But there are other interpretations out there as well.

[@suzie4417]

This is my all time favourite song by Bob Dylan, thanks Harri for this treasure & is being shared on your channel 💎☮️😻🇨🇦 🥲 Sad news from Jamaica, Stephen Marley, grandson of Bob Marley has passed away, I was listening to the news program from Kingston, and the female host passed this sad news. Bob Marley will be holding Stephen’s hand now & taking good care of his precious grandson 💔☮️

[@tumunu]

Always great to see you Harry! Now these here are the kind of lyrics that get you a Nobel Prize!

[@RIBBSO]

I'm 77 years of age, bought my first Dylan album in 1963.First saw him perform in Liverpool in May 1965. Still listen to Dylan every single day. This is one of my all time favourite Dylan songs,and the last line is an absolute knock out.

[@cindydollarhide7205]

My 1st Bob Dylan album was “Highway 61 Revisited” when in high school, and have been inspired by his genius since then. (Yes, I’m an old hippie) I love watching yours and other reaction videos. We experienced the most incredible music in 60’s & 70’s. I am so thrilled to see the old tunes revived and appreciated by new generation.

[@maggiebryan2355]

Love this song everyone knows someone like that

[@dianedarby442]

One of my favorite Dylan songs . . . love to see you react to Masters of War, among so many others!

[@The5thGen]

Classic Dylan!

[@VisioMDM]

All love from Poland, Mr. Harry. Do what you do much respect. RK.

[@Bekka_Noyb]

scathing amazing diss song from The Man himself! ♥

[@chrismithchrismith]

I discovered this song for the first time earlier this year (soaking in a Radox bath with a tinnie); my reaction at that line was just like yours; laugh out loud, pure genius!

[@BrianLiddy-dy3vf]

i love the raw reaction...looked like it took you by surprise :)

[@14gilbertst]

You really have to get into some of his really crazy early recordings! We all know of his genius storytelling, but his surreal, tongue-in-cheek poetry is mind-blowing. 'I Shall Be Free', 'I Shall Be Free #10', 'Bob Dylan's 115th Dream', 'Talkin' WWIII Blues.'

[@hak4890]

Excellent review, as always! I have always loved this song. Definitely on my playlist. 👍

[@ronhunt9396]

Didn't care for his music in the beginning but grew to LOVE IT

[@markhokanson7853]

i waited to see your face for that last line. that was my same reaction the first time I heard this. its the greatest line ever written

[@thomasrohr3130]

Gotta hear Jerry Garcia do it now from like 72 with merl Saunders so damn good

[@Endrit719]

Those lines have the power to destroy someone. I first heard Johnny Rivers's version, only later on found out it is a Bob Dylan song, he is a real genius

[@danielrockmyer949]

I've always loved those lyrics! So great!!!

[@michaelbeckwith6177]

There are so many Dylan songs which when I'm listening I think this is his best and I might be listening to this or "Like a rolling stone" ' "Blowin in the wind" "don't think twice" "It's alright ma" or "Desolation Row" or many others!! Bob and The Beatles are in a separate class from everyone else in my opinion!

[@williammurath9740]

Dylan just nails this one. Which so percfectly desrcibes the the demise of an long terribly and brutal relationship. I have sung this with such emotion and intensity before that it was about all I needed to get. This song is just so epic

[@tonymaroni8773]

My favorite Dylan song

[@darylemurphy9478]

My favorite Dylan song.

[@clintlewis8122]

My absolute favorite Dylan song!!

[@winetrucker3949]

I'm 65 been listening to Bob Dylan since I was very young,love all of his songs especially this one,I through this song at a old friend.

[@Brandi6666]

This is a work of art. 🤘❤️. No hook. Just a simple poem

[@steveschauer1751]

Bob is every bit the poet of the ages. There are so many great songs he has shared with us including this one. It is very hard to stop listening to what he has to say.

[@constantwireless3290]

Making the same journey as you (HarriBest) with Bob Dylan and totally agree with what you experiencing. And yes also and again this is a masterpiece of Bob in many ways.

[@thornswrath]

It's such a joy to witness others discover the heartfelt genius of Bob Dylan. Thanks for listening and filming your reaction, it's priceless. ~;^\~

[@latifa1020]

Welcome to the world of Bob Dylan!

[@drdr76]

Dedicated to politicians everywhere.

[@cianistarle]

Really enjoying your content lately! Thank you!

[@RonRicho]

When I visit your channel, Harri I click the like button before I even watch your video. I know I'm going to like it. Thanks.

[@raindeerprojekt4119]

Cheers to The Bob Cats!!! What a writer, what a Singer!!! Fuck Yeah

[@williamdemerchant7295]

The Stereophonics do an excellent cover of this song. Of course many bands have covered Dylan. Such a lyrical master.😯

[@kimboslyce100]

You’re the best dude. Keep it up ❤

[@GregPiper-tz6oi]

Great song. Great reaction.

[@marleneclausen30]

Dylan = Genius

[@johnc.195]

Great reaction and thanks for sharing. That last line is one of my favorites. In pure slam it ranks right there with Humphrey Bogart's line at the end of "The Maltese Falcon" when he tells his love interest whom he has just turned over to the cops for murder: "And if they hang you, I'll always remember you." LOL. Bob Dylan also slams war profiteers nicely in "Masters of War".

[@TommiBrem]

Bob is not sugarcoating this one, is he.

[@kenselcer]

Thanks for the great reaction to a great song!

[@jameslyons3320]

When this song was newly released it was played everywhere. A Hippie restaurant in Austin where I worked had it on their Jukebox. It was played constantly. Every morning when we came in and plugged the box back in Bob would be right back spewing, “YOU’VE GOT A LOT OF NERVE!!!”….man that got old,!!✌️😍

[@carminebokesch1279]

I so appreciate the ability to hear everything in the song, right away! Great

[@franchk8372]

I just love this Dylan song ,,, hits at the heart.

[@agnetamalmqvist3776]

I love it!!! It is a masterpiece! ❤️

[@MisterWondrous]

Great reaction and song, Harri. Sharing.

[@mitchellbaxter6314]

I was waiting to see your reaction to the line "you'd know what a drag it is to see you," and it was the same as mine. I laugh every time I hear it and think about it, and wrote it down as one of my all-time favorites.

[@taramartin1909]

I had this record at University in the late 1980s. It became so meaningful when I realised who my friends were. I still have the vinyl!!

[@kkitao217]

Great comments, as always. I don’t see it mentioned below, but Dylan won the Pulitzer Prize for Literature in 2016 "for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition".

[@nattyJ3777]

I love this song ❤️🍀❤️

[@asteverino8569]

Thanks Jay. Early Dylan was particularly real to me.Happy New Year and Boxing Day.

[@JJ-rb8sc]

REMEMBER HEARING THIS SONG ASXA TEEN, AND HOW IT RESONATED! WITH ALL OF US! CUTTING, STRONG, SARCASTIC, SMART, DYLAN. IT HAS BEEN MY RAGE SONG FOR 50 YRS. THE BRILLIANT GENUIS OF BOB DYLAN. THANK YOU THANK YOU THE

[@brucestanley9330]

Great reaction, spot on

[@georgefisher1995]

Love your reactions, and love to hear someone delve into the type of music that was my awakening. Dylan is a remarkable poet, and his very early songs tended to the softer, more romantic, and reflective. Perhaps you may want to check out songs like “Don’t Think Twice”, “One Two Many Mornings”, “Girl of the North Country”. One little known gut wrencher, “The Balled of Hollis Brown”. (From what I understand, was taken from a true story in the dust bowl disaster of the 20’s. And you can’t forget “Mr. Tambourine Man”, (by Dylan, not the short version by the Birds.

[@Blue-qr7qe]

George Fisher - Bingo on those first 3 songs mentioned -

[@georgefisher1995]

@@Blue-qr7qe Mr. Tambourine Man holds a special place in my heart, as I saw Dylan perform it at the Newport Ri. Folk Festival in the 60’s. I waited for years for him to include it on an album. (It’s amazing the emotions a warm summer night, an enthralled audience, and - perhaps a few to many Colt 45’s, can generate) What days, what memories!

[@Blue-qr7qe]

@@georgefisher1995 What an age to find yourself in -