Dave James Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 I have nothing against Christmas, but the fact that Bob Dylan, that's Bob as in Dylan, will be releasing an album of Christmas music somehow seems wrong. If you could go back in time and tell the Highway 61 era Dylan that in 2009 he's be recording a Christmas themed album, I wonder how he would have reacted? I know the times they are a changin', but this isn't working for me. Should I feel shame? Up over and out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDK Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 I think it's a cool idea. The only thing I'd like better is a Tom Waits Christmas album! Ever hear "Dylan Does Dr. Seuss?" (You might still be able to find it on the net.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gould Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 It sounds atrocious and I am guessing that only die-hard Dylan fans would want to set a Christmas mood while listening to him allegedly "sing" holiday tunes. I think I'd rather hear Billy Idol's Christmas record of a couple years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 It sounds atrocious and I am guessing that only die-hard Dylan fans would want to set a Christmas mood while listening to him allegedly "sing" holiday tunes. I think I'd rather hear Billy Idol's Christmas record of a couple years ago. Dan, you're always spreading sunshine wherever you go! I'm looking forward to this because I have yet to hear one Christmas cd that doesn't cause me to puke. I'm hoping this one is a good one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gould Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 I aim to please. If every other Christmas CD makes you puke, than I imagine the ultimate anti-Christmas CD will be the exception to the rule. Hope it works out for ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie87 Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Isn't Bob Jewish? Or did he officially convert to Christianity? Interesting when people who wouldn't normally celebrate Christmas release Christmas albums, like Kenny G. Not that I care either way, Christmas albums seem to reek more of money grabs than artistic statements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Isn't Bob Jewish? Or did he officially convert to Christianity? Interesting when people who wouldn't normally celebrate Christmas release Christmas albums, like Kenny G. Not that I care either way, Christmas albums seem to reek more of money grabs than artistic statements. In the 1970's, Dylan was a "Born Again" Christian, as to his religion now, he rarely speaks of it. Though, the last time I saw his Bobness in person at Key Arena in Seattle (three years ago?), his Christianity was explicitly mentioned in the stage introduction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDK Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Since when does X-mas music have anything to do with Christianity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind-blake Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 I'm not sure if you were aware of it but the following Christmas songs were written by Jews: White Christmas - Irving Berlin Christmas Song - Mel Torme Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow! - Kahn/Styne Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer, Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree, Holly Jolly Christmas -- all by Johnny Marks, who was Jewish It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year - George Wyle (born Bernard Weissman) l'll Be Home For Christmas (Kent, Gannon, Ram -- all Jewish) Silver Bells - Livingston (born Jacob Levinson)/Evans (also Jewish) Do They Know It's Christmas? (Feed the World) - Bob Geldof Santa Baby (done by Eartha Kits) - Javits Not that it matters. Just interesting. http://www.interfaithfamily.com/arts_and_e...mas_Songs.shtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjzee Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 He's also donating all his proceeds to charity, in perpetuity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Since when does X-mas music have anything to do with Christianity? It hasn't for a long time, that's for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Lark Ascending Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Can't wait to hear him do "Here comes Santa Claus". Though I hope he avoids 'Little Donkey'; even Emmylou couldn't prevent that one sounding mawkish. He could, however, cover a fair few things off that marvelous 'Blues, Blues Christmas' double album on Document. I could imagine a take on 'Death Will Be Your Santa Claus.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceH Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Please, Bob, don't do that fucking "Little Drummer Boy" song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Kart Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 I'm hoping "Silver Bells." His voice was made for that song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalo Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Somehow, hearing this news, I can't help but think of the comedian I saw years ago who did an imitation of Dylan reciting his prayers during his Bar Mitzvah: (cue your auto-Dylan impression now) "Ba-RUCH a-TAH a-DONOI, Elo-HENU ME-lech ha'OLAM..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind-blake Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 Please, Bob, don't do that fucking "Little Drummer Boy" song. Remember Bing Crosby doing that one with David Bowie. Now that was surreal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasing the Korean Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 I wish I could report that the following clip is a parody, but apparently it's real: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gundu1yLjWY...feature=popular Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Lark Ascending Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Can't wait for him to cover 'I was born under a Wanderin' Star'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 The only thing that would be better would be if would have been a duet album with Tom Waits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Lark Ascending Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 I suspect 'Dylan and the Dead' might just be about to lose its poll position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 I think the look on the horse's faces as they escape from the album painting pretty much lets us in in the joke: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 I think it's a cool idea. The only thing I'd like better is a Tom Waits Christmas album! The only thing that would be better would be if would have been a duet album with Tom Waits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 I wish I could report that the following clip is a parody, but apparently it's real: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gundu1yLjWY...feature=popular Please in the name of all that is good, tell me this is a joke! please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, PLEASE!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Again, the album cover tells all: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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