I never for an instant doubted that giving Dylan the Nobel Prize was a fitting thing to do. I have the book of his lyrics and it does not take too long for one to realize that he is an impressive poet. I think "It Ain't Me Babe" is one of the great anti-love songs. But I have often found that his voice and a comparative lack of musicianship detract from his lyrics. To me, of Dylan, Springsteen, Neil Young, Tom Waits and some others Joni Mitchell is the more complete artist. There, I've opened the gates.
Bill
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