Gotta Serve Somebody: The Gospel Songs of Bob Dylan

[@paulgh1968]

BOB DYLAN IS A PREACHER,a true deserver of the after life...long live bobby

[@ronaldjfulton]

some Bob Dylan history and the power of some his songs

[@RobSweigard]

Music can change your life, and it is heart changing with the Gospel message. Don't let the Devil steal your heart & soul. ☺♥†♪♫ 9-25-2022

[@aaronfledge]

Thanks very much!

[@aarongardner279]

I'm middle aged man who had the pleasure of having these Dylan albums played for me by my father when I was young. They now mean more than ever to me. I get chills, filled with the Holy Spirit.

[@keymankeys1960]

Right On ! When these first came out I was around 20 yrs old. My friends and myself opened a small Christian coffee house in N. Michigan and played these all the time. I still have the records.

[@BOBDYLAN0199]

BOB DYLAN FOR PRESIDENT!

[@divajam]

Bob Dylan what can anyone say he is nothing but the best. His songs capture the real heart that leds people to God. He is beyond and above. In this footage was the use of the best Gospel Singers in the business. Bob your great I love you Gospel Singer/SongWriter Cheryl Jamison.

[@babyRoses7]

I love Bob Dylan also! As a 65 year old babyboomer loool, i am very aquainted with all of his music as I have most of it on vinyl! I am also a born again christian and when i read about Bobs conversion experience i was tickled pink with joy and happiness for him! God has blessed him truly! God Bless you Bob Dylan!

[@sarikataja9945]

Bob Dylan is so huge artist that he could write all kind of music. He is so talent and all his songs mean something. I love him

[@elaine31347]

This is a great Gospel album....I love all of Dylan's music, but his Gospel music is timeless and very powerful...The presence of the Living God is in this music!

[@andregtr16]

I like Bob Dylan songs.... this is the best single of the world!!

[@jasminbaileymusic]

Yes! Yes! Yes!

[@SYLMONFREY]

I love those songs they are really gospel songs of worship to God..

[@TheBvov]

Bob Dylan, an urban prophet with the gift of lyric. It's refreshing to see someone find themselves through their gifts. Great songs with pure spiritual meaning.

[@OnlyAPawn1970]

Exactly!!!

[@abluemuse]

The songs never die It's like blowin in the wind Might go other places Other people sing em The songs keep on going 🌬️🌌

[@seaweedhero1707]

The iron hand it ain’t no match for the iron rod The strongest wall will crumble and fall to a mighty God For all those who have eyes and all those who have ears It is only He who can reduce me to tears Don’t you cry and don’t you die and don’t you burn For like a thief in the night, He’ll replace wrong with right When He returns Truth is an arrow and the gate is narrow that it passes through He unleashed His power at an unknown hour that no one knew How long can I listen to the lies of prejudice? How long can I stay drunk on fear out in the wilderness? Can I cast it aside, all this loyalty and this pride? Will I ever learn that there’ll be no peace, that the war won’t cease Until He returns? Surrender your crown on this blood-stained ground, take off your mask He sees your deeds, He knows your needs even before you ask How long can you falsify and deny what is real? How long can you hate yourself for the weakness you conceal? Of every earthly plan that be known to man, He is unconcerned He’s got plans of His own to set up His throne When He returns bobdylan.com/songs/when-he-returns

[@DaveWollenberg]

Hit #24 in Billboard. God bless, brother Bob!

[@aaronfledge]

Well, that's truly a great relief....After he's expressed himself so beautifully in his gospel songs, even saying he'd never leave the faith in songs like 'I Believe in You', I would have been sad if I knew he'd eventually turned away....

[@jaolin6042]

Rance Allen grabbing the wall in order to belt out that high note always gets to me!

[@webstercat]

A lot of gospel in those albums. Very mature message, I pray Bob has turned his back on the Lord.

[@elliotyudenfriend7481]

Did you mean NOT turned his back on the Lord,I hope?

[@renee-mariekrugkrug3989]

Bob Dylan so talented...💘

[@OsvaldoPaese]

This is great to watch. Bob Dylan is a huge influence on my work. His performances around that time were amazing in my opinion. I love almost everything he's done. It's great to see this interpretation. It's very full of life. It's so great to watch these singers just give it all they got. Just the way it should be done.

[@rodwayne1]

It was good to see and har Regina....Love ya! Rod Wayne

[@YoSoyZuri]

I think Dyland is a great music writer, musician (who plays just about every instrument) but above all I think Dyland is one if not the greatest poets -song writer!! Not matter how old he is, or whether his music is not the most contemporary but quality and talent knows no time!!

[@MsAnnestube]

I Love this man of God..Bob...

[@grammacee1]

People need to realize when he converted, his own people disowned him, the music industry, those of his religion.

[@valambiguous]

Bob Dylan lives on!!!

[@Gospellights]

Love this video! Slow Train Running is a timeless Gospel Masterpiece!

[@seaweedhero1707]

Paul Williams was the Best. Best Bob Dylan Author. Best Human Being.

[@pufmama]

@baddaboom Thanks for posting this. What a great period for Bob. He is my Precious Angel. I love how they all love his music. xoxox

[@morning2004]

This is a beautiful documentary.

[@greshamjohn]

Jah bless Bob Dylan!

[@jennyrutledge4249]

Wow. Amazing.

[@petermoxhammusic]

excellent...........

[@sidonie3]

Dylan is a profound musician and a believer. The Reds chafe visibly when they hear this.

[@jscotthales]

this is Paul Williams, doing the commentary, who I knew when he lived in Sonoma, CA., some years ago.. tragically, he had a brain injury during a bicycle accident which progressed into Alzheimer's Disease, and he died recently. Paul wrote books about Dylan and was the founder of Crawdaddy magazine.

[@seaweedhero1707]

Paul Williams was the Best. Das Energi. Performing Artist. The Best.

[@jscotthales]

@@seaweedhero1707 I know his former wife, Sachiko. She still lives in Glen Ellen.

[@bvallier100]

Bob was crucified when he released these two albums. The radio stations kept snickered and called him the born again Bob Dylan. These two albums are timeless.

[@BurmaShane]

If the world hates you remember that it hated me first. John15:8

[@gareof]

It was inevitable that a gifted man like Bob Dylan would "reason together" (Isaiah 1) with God and find a relationship with the Giver of Life. (John 3) These are some of his greatest writings. I agree, this is the kind of music (gospel) that is eternal & spiritual

[@kidblonde]

Great stuff. Thanks for posting this. 2 weeks ago I bought Slow Train Coming, I remember when it came out, the controversy it created, Dylan's preaching from the stage (Crowd: Rock'n'Roll!! Dylan: Go and see Kiss, and rock and roll your way to hell!!!), and the deep impression Gotta Serve Somebody left on me, when it won the Grammy, in '79, I was 14. Now I'm listening to it again; what a great album, R&R or Gospel or whatever you might call it, and it's also about the truth.

[@donnalovesJesus1]

Donna got saved too! Donna loves Bob!

[@carshagify]

@sjplwc I couldn't agree more. Gospel is one of Dylan's most brilliant "skins".

[@pullingthewool]

Leave to the world to try and take Jesus out these Christ inspired songs. Praise God that the gospel crowd and the African American musicians aren't afraid to embrace it. Bob if you are still loving the Lord or not, these songs are drenched in the Holy Spirit and nobody can every take that away! Not ashamed of Jesus!

[@qitrodz]

I am sad if his songs get there, and he doesn't........

[@sandram3861]

Just discovered this after reading the L.A. Times article about re-issue of Dylan's 1969 Gospel Album. Love those singers from L.A.'s sanctified churches. Someone here wrote that the phrase "sanctified" is pretentious. Since six years ago when the comment was written, I hope this person has learned that 'sanctified" is a term used to describe the exhilarating, electrifying, soul-stirring music that emanates from many black churches.

[@mayonaise33]

nicely said. i mean, it's the music, right.

[@ednorandrewrowe]

Bob Dylan got saved right about when I did, and it sure gave me some courage to see folks get saved from every group, most strangely myself. Hey, recall Peter Paul & Mary lost a member to Jesus? Apparently his friends didn't dig the change much, and maybe he backpedaled; prob'ly more controversial than Cat Stevens change, strangely, eh? But Serve Somebody made great comeback in movie The Gift recently. It will last. Not just "ART"

[@1pattaya]

Slow Train Coming is Great!

[@mfmartinez]

dylan always reinvents himself because that what has always does, Its a state of becoming, he'll never reach the point of being easily classfied or compared and it's good to know that he found god.

[@carshagify]

@hampusheh It's about the music and his appreciation of the form.

[@theoriginalbadbob]

TESTIFY!

[@MartinSmith]

YES; Bob really found JESUS and JESUS lay hold of him !+!

[@elliotyudenfriend7481]

AMEN!

[@baddaboom]

Rance Allen

[@ZZBob777]

Bob Dylan is a superb artist who can take the views of others and make a powerful song. What Dylan himself thinks is does not seem to be that important to him. When he was in NYC among the liberals he wrote songs that captured their ideals. That's when I first heard him. Even then I always had the feeling that it was more artistry than personal conviction. I could be wrong.

[@Hanniste]

I don't care much about God. But I love "Slow Train Coming" and a lot of his other "religious tracks"..very powerfull stuff.

[@Pied777]

LOL this shit is so funny good job guyz !

[@baddaboom]

In contrast to many mainline churches where leaders privileged restraint over emotional expression, sanctified churches regarded exuberant worship as an expression of the Holy Spirit's presence in believers' souls and bodies-a moment of religious communion that formed the central doctrine of sanctified belief

[@MTNMANDAV]

The actual words are, "Gonna Hafta Serve Someboy."

[@pinkdogwood757]

They are discrediting him. Dylan was converted truly. He really felt it.

[@tripjet999]

The invisible man in the sky and the baby Jeepers...

[@baddaboom]

Yes, it is... Chris Byrd.

[@jf081558]

I discovered this stuff last year and was blown away...I was a dylan freak since '76 but really lost interest after BOTR and Desire. Actually I was excited when he started doing Gospel music because I had become a Christian; but honestly didn't care for his vocals anymore, it had become a strain to listen to him anymore.

[@dzumara]

does anybody have this album? i LOST mine when we moved out... i need an information: who plays the hammond b3 organ in 'when he returns'? thanx in advance.!! p.s. i DID google it ,but i couldn't find nothin.

[@richardmears]

We should all pray. Eventually, it will free us of the tyranny of religion.

[@aphrodiac]

you cant blame a man for beleiving something beyond this material world,we could have paradise here rihgt now if we wanted it,but then again youre right to blame the man killing with any god on his side.``god is a concept by which we measure our pain´´ -lennon

[@BibleSamurai]

3:14 ...who that lady singing?

[@baddaboom]

Helen Baylor

[@ben909ben]

Cool video BB, could you please discreetly add some titles with the artists? thanks

[@trublgrl]

Bob took up a cross on his shoulders and presented a Christian Idea to a largely unchristian group. Even today, I'm afraid to tell certain people I'm a Christian, so these songs are DESPERATELY powerful. And what has he said that is wrong? We all serve somebody, in our heights and in our lows, we serve SOMEONE. God Bless Bob and God bless us all.

[@kenshiloh]

Hi. I remember talking to one believer, telling him I was wondering if I should bless my food at the restaurant I was working at, as I felt a bit uncomfortable doing so. He said, "Honor the King. Will you be shy at His returning?" By the grace of God, I will not run from persecution, but run the race set before me. I hope this encourages you. May God bless you as you place Him first in your life!

[@jeanemelton]

Everyone has the right to hear about God.

[@Albertanator]

He is very much indeed still a Christian..A secular Jewish magazine on the web, called Jewsweek, had a huge article on Dylans spiritual journey....you can clearly glean from this article that Dylan , with some misteps, has never forsaken his Messiah!!

[@dzumara]

i know that buly preston plays the organ in "whatcan i do for you",but "when he returns" w/ rance allen,i can't remember... but i know it's not Chris Byrd Toledo...

[@baddaboom]

@Facepalm96 He also won his first Grammy for it.

[@AwesomeMullet69]

Does anybody know if they cover 'Precious Angel' with this?

[@almosthuman27]

I never really liked dylan's christian phase but this vid makes me understand.

[@sEVEnOFNine2348]

4:18 omg this supernaturalll xDDD fuckin great voicee

[@baddaboom]

@ben909ben Sure. What color would you like the text?

[@baddaboom]

Dottie Peoples

[@STATiSofVITALETHICS]

whats the song playing in the backround at 1:12

[@mariagoncalves201]

Please , who does write the song Gotta Serve Somebody? Sinead O'oconner ? I loved it.

[@shilohrenovation]

Hi, Thanks for your comment. As far as explaining the existence of God, it simply fits the evidence best. First, a random big bang is not a sufficient cause for intelligence. That would mean the cause (BB) is less than the effect (people). Intelligence must have come from a greater source of intelligence. Next, your conscience bears witness of evil. If there is evil, there must be good. If there is good and evil, then there must be a moral law giver and judge. He is God. I know and love Him! thx

[@baddaboom]

RANCE ALLEN

[@TreyMichael]

What is the name of the big light skinneded man from 4:09 to 4:34.

[@dubbedcrazy]

hey aaron neville *_*

[@aaronfledge]

Good question! I wish I knew! He certainly hasn't releasd any overtly Christian music since the '80s. Let's keep praying for him, eh?

[@jeangeenie]

What is the song which Dylan is singing in the very begining of this video?

[@baddaboom]

Chris Byrd Toledo, OH

[@baddaboom]

@STATiSofVITALETHICS Solid Rock: Sounds of Blackness

[@pwarren1010]

What does this replacement theology say?

[@pwarren1010]

Yeah your right.Jesus did conquer the grave.What am I saying? The body of Christ is playing its part.Omnipresent ways.

[@Jaymoore0304]

Billy Preston

[@webstercat]

Back TO the Lord I meant!

[@Volound]

In response to "Gotta Serve Somebody", John Lennon wrote and recorded the song "Serve Yourself," which was a parody that mocked the injection of religion into Dylan's songwriting.[1] In his diary, Lennon said of Dylan's song, "The backing was mediocre by Jerry Wexler, the singing was really pathetic, and the words were just embarrassing."[2]

[@Albertanator]

This is true...and also Lennon was dead a short time later...interesting.

[@sjplwc]

@Facepalm96 Musical taste, of course, is fiercely subjective - however, I'm convinced that, had Dylan been singing these exact same melodies with lyrics about race relations, political themes, or the weather, they would be widely considered among his greatest works. Musically they vary from gorgeous to stirring to exuberant. I happen to dig the lyrics, too, which helps a lot. But musically I think they compare favorably to some of his best "non-religious" stuff.

[@ednorandrewrowe]

@trublgrl Thx 4 ur sincere comment, Bob Dylan "Serve Somebody" u-tube post, w/ its typical cynical "its just art" spin... Left similar comment 2 urs before I'd even finished hearing pundits on post "art-ifying" Dylans "Christian developmental stage." Funny-Muslims also feel Christians are in Kindergarten; THEY ALONE are in "college." My comment notes when one is saved, one FEELS derision from family, friends. Bob's change, & immediate neg. readctions strenthened me, as Paul being imprisoned

[@freistetter123]

When he returns - album:slow train comming

[@db9291]

Keith Green had influence on Dylan but died tragically in plane crash. One wonders if this affected him.

[@ranfranthompson]

I have it and it still has the $5.95 price sticker on it. Don't see anything about who plays the Hammond b3 organ - but keyboards is Barry Beckett. Man, I had not looked through these albums in at least 14 years. Maybe I'll go find me a analog to digital turn table...

[@buckyoung4578]

There is no so-called "Christian era" for anyone. You either come out of the darkness of being a heathen and bow your knee to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior or you are a slave to the Devil. Bob Dylan beautifully sings, "you gotta serve somebody". Dylan CLEARLY and IRREVOCABLY has given his life to Jesus Christ. Will you?

[@BigAlvideos101]

Is Bob Dylan still a Christian? I heard that he still is.

[@baddaboom]

In his final years, the man best known for his lines "Imagine there's no heaven / It's easy if you try" was living a life dictated by astrologers, numerologists, clairvoyants, psychics, herbalists, and tarot-card readers. The one song that Lennon wrote during his born-again period has never been released. "You Saved My Soul," which recounts being prevented from attempting suicide while staying in a Tokyo hotel, is known only to Beatles bootleggers.