Bob Dylan’s Paranoid, Stoned & Nervous Award Speech

A rare clip of Bob Dylan giving an awkward presentation speech in 1986 for the Juno Awards in Toronto, Canada for his song writing colleague, Gordon Lightfoot.
Please comment below as to why Bob seems so uncomfortable.
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[@matthewdunley6398]

This is just Bob being Bob. He’s not acting any different than he ever does. He’s not stoned or paranoid.

[@DJGerryfromStarlightMusic]

Bob's paranoid and intoxication antics seemed a bit more pronounced than usual.

[@benmcdonnell4167]

@@DJGerryfromStarlightMusic Nonsense.

[@ineedjesus7]

⁠@@DJGerryfromStarlightMusicnonsense.

[@dondamon4669]

He's always stoned he's a musician ffs

[@Iazzaboyce]

I think he's looking away from the applauding audience, because he's not the person being honoured.

[@leftystagg]

if you don't love Bob Dylan, you either don't know love or you don't know Bob Dylan

[@sexobscura]

*... or you have taste*

[@izzywaan]

Stoned ?!? Really ?? That was the last place he wanted to be....

[@bradleylaford1526]

Agreed. He was obviously not Stoned. The lights bother his eyes. Gordon & he argue alot. They were both very proud in those days

[@Umberto2]

That’s why he got stoned

[@petecherry4908]

They will stone when your walking on the street

[@harlowrioux5790]

Dylan VOLUNTEERED to do this as a way of coxing the notoriously reclusive Lightfoot into accepting this lifetime achievement award which he declined three years running. i think the whole thing is touching and a bit funny as they both struggle to work their way through the whole thing. Also, Dylan said Gordon was his favorite songwriter. Dylan is simply behaving the way he always does, while a uncomfortable Lightfoot, who loathed talking in public due to severe anxiety, accepts the award with a sweet awkwardness, humility and sincere gratitude. If you know anything about Lightfoot's backstory up to this point, you can appreciate even more what this night meant to him. It wasn't just about the award.

[@DJGerryfromStarlightMusic]

I have never seen Dylan this paranoid in any other video.

[@MaryC-ug4pf]

@@DJGerryfromStarlightMusic He wasn't paranoid. He didn't want the applause for himself so he turned his back to it. I truly believe it was more about not wanting the praise. Gordon said he wouldn't accept the award unless Bob presented it to him, but he knew full well the audience would react like that when they saw himself. That's the kind of man he is. He wasn't stoned, he wasn't nervous. Bob doesn't like a lot of applause. I've seen him over 100 times since 1965, he shies away from too much applause. He doesn't like honors paid to himself.

[@spotty67]

Can someone say something about Lightfoot. Dylan, Dylan, Dylan.

[@Scottieguru]

Dylan is freaked out by the strangely kafkaesque Canadian television landscape.

[@MaryC-ug4pf]

He wasn't stoned, he wasn't nervous. The award was for Gordon, it wasn't about Bob himself, he was turning away from the audience, not basking in the praise for himself. That's all it was, if he turned away and didn't play into it, the praise was to be for Gordon, not for himself... he didn't want it.

[@DJGerryfromStarlightMusic]

You are in denial…Watch video again!!

[@MaryC-ug4pf]

@@DJGerryfromStarlightMusic No, it is you who are capitalizing on rumor and your own personal feelings. You are the one who doesn't know Bob. I'm the MaryC that wrote the original comment. How long have you known Bob? How old are you? Have you always been an azzhole? Bob doesn't like a lot of praise, he shies away from it. He's never liked it. I've known him for 61 years; I don't read nonsense written about him which so many people seem to gobble up. The likes of you know nothing but your own feelings of superiority. It's "hip" to dis Bob isn't? You obviously enjoy it. May someone treat you with the same "respect" you show Bob and his fans. Being a "DJ" doesn't make you special, it's just the opposite, it makes you a jerk.

[@clevertrevor7360]

Dylan is never comfortable in these settings.

[@LesSancho]

I never seen this footage before and this is the first! He must be comfortable talking to people like that, I am sure he would rather sing that deliver a speech! He looks younger there so I am sure this an old show! Thank you for sharing friend and keep safe! More blessings to you my friend!

[@DJGerryfromStarlightMusic]

Hi Les, thank you so much for watching, my dear friend!! Many blessings to you and your family!!

[@briansherrick1708]

Sure looked like bob was thrilled to be there that night. Nevertheless, huge Dylan fan his music has been part of the soundtrack to my life and I still rock out to Bob quite often. One of the best songwriters to ever live, he has managed to leave his indelible footprint in not just music history but also American history with many of his songs linked forever to the civil rights movement. He was present for the march on Washington and Martin Luther King Jr’s infamous “I have a dream.” speech. He performed Blowin’ in the Wind among others with Joan Baez. He’s woven right into the fabric of our nation.

[@Piggy-Oink-Oink]

You know he hATES public shxt.. He wore SUNGLASSES when he was given an award by Pres Obama lol

[@tallpoppysyndrome9578]

Dylan is a legend. A mile ahead of everyone else.

[@brendaaustin7606]

First and foremost Bob is unpretentious!!! and a modest man, i have watched many interviews of Bob and he definitely is NOT STONED! there's a saying "If you don't have something nice to say,don't say anything at all."Bob is an Amazing Man a Genius!!🎸🎹🎶🎤🎶🌟

[@susannebass1883]

He is Not stoned. He is just a little nervous!

[@lemurianchick]

LMAO--sure, Jan! But Gordon definitely didn't seem high. He was just grounded.

[@Christopher_Rush]

It's 1986. A wall of video monitors playing a live feed is a new thing. Dylan is looking at them the way he does as an artist, so as to make a statement to the viewer; this is not normal, and you (viewer) too should take a moment to look at what is really going on here. He takes the few seconds of media exposure and makes a comment on the spectacle without having to say anything - a masterful use of his time in my opinion.

[@robertcurtright4706]

No...Not Stoned. Just Bob bein' Bob!

[@bradleylaford1526]

Actually...the Lights bothered his eyes a bit. He was slightly Near Sighted & didn't have his shades with him. Someone swiped them from the Dressing Room? This was only a couple of years after The USA & Canada drove to raise Funds for Ethiopia

[@nelsonx5326]

Love Bob Dylan. He looks good to me.

[@kandiceblu1]

He looks the best I've ever seen him look ..he looks like a model from Vogue magazine I don't know what this person is talking about

[@MissTeach]

Everyone loves Bob Dylan.

[@ArmyJames]

Everyone must get stoned.

[@Rilez616]

He's still alive Lol

[@harlowrioux5790]

@@ArmyJames Him and Lightfoot sure did lol

[@nolanwolfe]

@@ArmyJamesgood one

[@quartz1054]

Priceless!!! This is the first time I’m seeing this and laughed my ass off. Two amazing talents!! Thank you so much for the video. Much love to all. God bless🙏❤️❤️❤️😇🤗💋💋💋

[@harlowrioux5790]

It was 1985. He volunteered to give the speech as a way of coax9ng his friend Lightfoot into accepting the award after declining it three years straight.

[@francesedwards9854]

Both iconic

[@telabib]

Bob shoudn't do these things, he is like a fish out of water.

[@nancygorman]

HE WAS NOT NERVOUS or too stoned. C’mon

[@DJGerryfromStarlightMusic]

Whatever you say Boss!!🥸

[@canorhan2903]

Either too busy or too stoned

[@debomb721]

Bob Dylan… stoned?… the guy who introduced weed to the Beatles? CANNOT BE

[@jimw.4161]

I have loved Bob Dylan and been a huge fan since his very first album way back when... It's easy to recognize his genius and his influence on the culture cannot be overstated. But even I have to admit... Bob is one weird dude! 😳

[@DJGerryfromStarlightMusic]

It is perplexing how great he actually is!!

[@謝育霖-f8f]

Forever young, beautiful gentleman,high class transcendent 用功的學生變博士生，變博士!

[@DJGerryfromStarlightMusic]

Awesome comment. Very true!!

[@KiddMoneyBustaC]

My favorite part is him looking at the screens of the back of his head

[@michaelcraig9449]

Clearly an establishment guy who does not like rock and roll made this video.

[@BelleSanga]

Bob Dylan is one of the favorite performer of the owner of this Channel Lol!

[@Piggy-Oink-Oink]

":Unparallelled enthusiasm" For BOB that WAS lol

[@HerveMendell]

The quiet consensus that many people have arrived at concerning Bob's uh, quirkiness, is that he is autistic, probably mildly. This is not to say he isn't one of the greatest, most influential songwriters ever, or a very intelligent, successful guy, but it makes sense when you think about it. Another similar case is David Byrne of Talking Heads fame. Probably more of a pronounced case there, but you can see the similarities.

[@rocknrollDuluth]

Looks like Bob dylan and prince combined

[@CiscoDuck]

Bob was embarrassed at all the adulation and attention he was getting on Gordon's dime. It was supposed to be Gordon's moment in the sun and here he is accepting the award, and the applause is deafening before he even comes out from behind the curtains. Bob doesn't like award shows anyway and the whole scene is just so off-putting to him. He just acted out showing how uncomfortable he was. He wasn't drunk or stoned and definitely not paranoid. Nervous? Nah, that's just his way of putting everyone off guard.

[@mygicshow]

It’s not fucking stoned,Jesus, he’s just Bob Dylan

[@Delilah70]

He was being Bob. It's what he wanted to project at the time. Case and point, look at the rest of his induction speech. Flawless!

[@Adam-kn3tv]

"Case in point"*

[@Delilah70]

@@Adam-kn3tv oops, my bad! You are correct sir. I must have been tired when I posted this. My command of the English language is usually much better!

[@julieberkowitz2750]

Seemed pissed off cause of the multiple pictures of him displayed at the podium

[@patriciathewisher2315]

Fabulous and hilarious

[@znarkz]

Same here socially akward constant anxiety, the weed and amohetamines didn’t help either

[@bedwarsgb4523]

A hard purple rain gunna fall, mf

[@harlowrioux5790]

LOL LOL LOL. That's an awesome comment LoL That took skill.

[@bedwarsgb4523]

@@harlowrioux5790 with Bob, anything’s possible

[@michaelb.9548]

He’s not stoned. Stupid thing to say. He’s always like that!

[@Hankyuh8]

I think that’s just bob

[@Handmadewithlove896]

Great award for Bob Dylan

[@harlowrioux5790]

The award is for Gordon Lightfoot.

[@Ebert-Pincus]

How does that even happen? How does he walk out on the wrong side of the stage?

[@DJGerryfromStarlightMusic]

It’s an altered state of consciousness. 😳

[@liminal27]

I find Gordon Lightfoot more awkward than Bob Dylan in this clip.

[@britishamerican4321]

Lightfoot looked like Bryan Cranston then.

[@alphajava761]

💯 yep I was thinking that, he even has the same expressions

[@MarvinMonroe]

Seems normal

[@DJGerryfromStarlightMusic]

Normal is relative…

[@nolanwolfe]

Dylan is just like this. Assume what you will, but I wouldn’t say stoned & paranoid. He does look a little nervous though

[@mmartin5707]

He hates the establishment……deeply resents manipulation-

[@pataustin1454]

Not necessarily stoned but beautiful

[@billysikes1374]

They clearly don't like each other

[@MariaHelena-ev5tf]

lindo trabalho . muito bom. parabéns.

[@thesongtowoody]

bob dylan in his "prince" days....

[@garylillich]

Simple, Bob is shy

[@blancabarragan1373]

LOVE💖 BOB DYLAN

[@Malouco]

The best dressed in the early 80’s will always be Elton John!

[@wickedo2701]

I think you’re stoned

[@R1SKYB1Z]

This video could be forgiven for being accused of being ai schlop but it's date says otherwise

[@mouraddzliion312]

necii vedio 🖒🖒🖒🖒🎼🎶🎶

[@ronschaffer5959]

Oh boy....just no.

[@alexnorman4919]

He's on drugs man..... So their ain't no point in calling out his name, babe...

[@sb4040]

DJ Gerry, give it a break.

[@cod8140]

when are you gonna realize ,,he wasn't any of thos ethings . He does this on purpose

[@karmenjazbec7743]

YOU ARE SO SWEET BOB HONEY

[@CASADANY]

Olá boa tarde

[@garylillich]

STONED MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE TITLE. BLASPHEMY!!

[@DJGerryfromStarlightMusic]

Too are so right…That guy named Bobby Zimmerman turned the Beatles off to drugs. Dylan never touched the stuff!!🤔😅

[@tatydetudoumpouco9630]

Oi boa noite 😍😍

[@dondamon4669]

This is ridiculous abd shouldn't be allowed as sone young kid might believe it

[@SA-ff9uc]

The coke fiend years.

[@ArmyJames]

This guy was higher than the blazes.

[@DJGerryfromStarlightMusic]

Very perceptive comment!

[@StickHits]

@DJGerryfromStarlightMusic They just said what you said in the title in different words

[@doombardevon6099]

This is another stream of the cancel culture at work.

[@DJGerryfromStarlightMusic]

😮

[@doombardevon6099]

Paranoid and stoned... Taking the piss out of a creative genius .Trying to make a blatant lie into a truth. Did you fail at stand-up?

[@stephendarling2627]

lmfao what

[@owenrees7544]

WTF?