To me the lyrics for the greatest hits version are more interesting because of the personal references. The "McGuinn" that Dylan mentions is likely be Roger McGuinn from The Byrds. It is documented that that there was rivalry between Mcguinn and Dylan because of the vast amount of his songs that the Byrds covered. The Byrds changed the tempo and style of his melodies for a more commercial performance which takes away all true meaning of the songs.
There's also the reference to the "Gunga Din" film. Originally it was a poem by Rudyard Kipling. In the film he is a Hindu slave who wants to join the Brittish Army. Gunga Din works for them faithfully but never recieves much respect in return. For his last act before he dies he saves the entire army by sounding a bugle to warn them of enemies planning an ambush. As he is laid to rest the colonel makes him a corporal of the regiment and speaks some of the words from Kiplings original poem.
I agree with you for the different both versions of "You ain't going nowhere" that are so different that I have thought there was a mistake on the title of my CD "Best of the Byrds". I was searching throughout on the web for understand. You are alone to tell that.
I prefer the second version of the Byrds (I am not a fanatic of pedal steel guitar)
I play guitar and I would like playing it but I have only the old score version
Do you know where can I find the new lyrics of this song? Is it the...
I agree with you for the different both versions of "You ain't going nowhere" that are so different that I have thought there was a mistake on the title of my CD "Best of the Byrds". I was searching throughout on the web for understand. You are alone to tell that.
I prefer the second version of the Byrds (I am not a fanatic of pedal steel guitar)
I play guitar and I would like playing it but I have only the old score version
Do you know where can I find the new lyrics of this song? Is it the same score and only tempo change?
Thanks for your answers
The reference to McGuinn in that line of the song is due to him getting that lyric wrong on the Byrds version of the song (McGuinn sings "Pack up your money, Pick up your tent", when it should be "Pick up your money, Pack up your tent") . Why Dylan changes the lyrics from the Basement Tapes version for the Greatest Hits Vol2 version?? Anyone's guess. He has a habit of changing lyrics/melodies/chords of his songs.
The reference to McGuinn in that line of the song is due to him getting that lyric wrong on the Byrds version of the song (McGuinn sings "Pack up your money, Pick up your tent", when it should be "Pick up your money, Pack up your tent") . Why Dylan changes the lyrics from the Basement Tapes version for the Greatest Hits Vol2 version?? Anyone's guess. He has a habit of changing lyrics/melodies/chords of his songs.
The chorus is definitely referring to a final premarital fling. The verses sound like he is making rhymes up...
The chorus is definitely referring to a final premarital fling. The verses sound like he is making rhymes up on the spot.. so trying to read too much into into the verses may be foolish.
@hardrainfallin "...which takes away all true meaning of the songs."
If you know "all true meaning of the songs" then nothing can take it away. A difference in interpretation is just that. It's another artist showing what the song means to him. I doubt anyone would argue that "Blowin' in the Wind" was commercialized by Peter, Paul and Mary. Nor is "All Along the Watchtower" drained of meaning by Jimi Hendrix; in fact, he greatly expands the meaning by describing musically what the words do lyrically.
Dylan was a poet. A host of performers took his raw lyrics and put them to...
@hardrainfallin "...which takes away all true meaning of the songs."
If you know "all true meaning of the songs" then nothing can take it away. A difference in interpretation is just that. It's another artist showing what the song means to him. I doubt anyone would argue that "Blowin' in the Wind" was commercialized by Peter, Paul and Mary. Nor is "All Along the Watchtower" drained of meaning by Jimi Hendrix; in fact, he greatly expands the meaning by describing musically what the words do lyrically.
Dylan was a poet. A host of performers took his raw lyrics and put them to real music. Likely he would have remained a local, underground New York phenomenon much longer than he did without the help of radio-friendly renditions by true musicians.
To me the lyrics for the greatest hits version are more interesting because of the personal references. The "McGuinn" that Dylan mentions is likely be Roger McGuinn from The Byrds. It is documented that that there was rivalry between Mcguinn and Dylan because of the vast amount of his songs that the Byrds covered. The Byrds changed the tempo and style of his melodies for a more commercial performance which takes away all true meaning of the songs. There's also the reference to the "Gunga Din" film. Originally it was a poem by Rudyard Kipling. In the film he is a Hindu slave who wants to join the Brittish Army. Gunga Din works for them faithfully but never recieves much respect in return. For his last act before he dies he saves the entire army by sounding a bugle to warn them of enemies planning an ambush. As he is laid to rest the colonel makes him a corporal of the regiment and speaks some of the words from Kiplings original poem.
Hello hardfrain,
Hello hardfrain,
I agree with you for the different both versions of "You ain't going nowhere" that are so different that I have thought there was a mistake on the title of my CD "Best of the Byrds". I was searching throughout on the web for understand. You are alone to tell that. I prefer the second version of the Byrds (I am not a fanatic of pedal steel guitar) I play guitar and I would like playing it but I have only the old score version Do you know where can I find the new lyrics of this song? Is it the...
I agree with you for the different both versions of "You ain't going nowhere" that are so different that I have thought there was a mistake on the title of my CD "Best of the Byrds". I was searching throughout on the web for understand. You are alone to tell that. I prefer the second version of the Byrds (I am not a fanatic of pedal steel guitar) I play guitar and I would like playing it but I have only the old score version Do you know where can I find the new lyrics of this song? Is it the same score and only tempo change? Thanks for your answers
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LaurentThe reference to McGuinn in that line of the song is due to him getting that lyric wrong on the Byrds version of the song (McGuinn sings "Pack up your money, Pick up your tent", when it should be "Pick up your money, Pack up your tent") . Why Dylan changes the lyrics from the Basement Tapes version for the Greatest Hits Vol2 version?? Anyone's guess. He has a habit of changing lyrics/melodies/chords of his songs.
The reference to McGuinn in that line of the song is due to him getting that lyric wrong on the Byrds version of the song (McGuinn sings "Pack up your money, Pick up your tent", when it should be "Pick up your money, Pack up your tent") . Why Dylan changes the lyrics from the Basement Tapes version for the Greatest Hits Vol2 version?? Anyone's guess. He has a habit of changing lyrics/melodies/chords of his songs.
The chorus is definitely referring to a final premarital fling. The verses sound like he is making rhymes up...
The chorus is definitely referring to a final premarital fling. The verses sound like he is making rhymes up on the spot.. so trying to read too much into into the verses may be foolish.
@hardrainfallin "...which takes away all true meaning of the songs." If you know "all true meaning of the songs" then nothing can take it away. A difference in interpretation is just that. It's another artist showing what the song means to him. I doubt anyone would argue that "Blowin' in the Wind" was commercialized by Peter, Paul and Mary. Nor is "All Along the Watchtower" drained of meaning by Jimi Hendrix; in fact, he greatly expands the meaning by describing musically what the words do lyrically. Dylan was a poet. A host of performers took his raw lyrics and put them to...
@hardrainfallin "...which takes away all true meaning of the songs." If you know "all true meaning of the songs" then nothing can take it away. A difference in interpretation is just that. It's another artist showing what the song means to him. I doubt anyone would argue that "Blowin' in the Wind" was commercialized by Peter, Paul and Mary. Nor is "All Along the Watchtower" drained of meaning by Jimi Hendrix; in fact, he greatly expands the meaning by describing musically what the words do lyrically. Dylan was a poet. A host of performers took his raw lyrics and put them to real music. Likely he would have remained a local, underground New York phenomenon much longer than he did without the help of radio-friendly renditions by true musicians.