Lyrics

by Bob Dylan, Heinrich Detering

America's most poetic musician has compiled his finest verses into book form. With over 40 new song lyrics from this period, coupled with the extraordinary Dylan revival, this comprehensive collection is a must-have for fans. This edition will supplant previous versions and will become the definitive source for the words to Dylan's songs.

Genres: Music

155 pages, Unknown Binding

First published January 1, 1997

About the author

Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman) is an American singer-songwriter, author, musician, poet, and, of late, disc jockey who has been a major figure in popular music for five decades. Much of Dylan's most celebrated work dates from the 1960s, when he became an informal chronicler and a reluctant figurehead of American unrest. A number of his songs, such as "Blowin' in the Wind" and "The Times They Are a-Changin'", became anthems of the anti-war and civil rights movements. His most recent studio album, Modern Times, released on August 29, 2006, entered the U.S. album charts at #1, making him, at age sixty five, the oldest living person to top those charts.

Bob Dylan won the Nobel Prize in Literature (2016).

Reviews

[Nick Lawrence · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nice little coffee table book. Pity that so many fantastic songs like Sara, Black Diamond Bay, Lily, Rosemary, and the Jack of Hearts, to name a few, were omitted. Although, I think it may be a copyright issue.

I get the feeling that when discussing the songs and the epilogue, meaning and nuance may be lost when translating from German to English.

[Tarian · Rating 3 out of 5]

Eine von heinrich detering gut kuratierte ausgabe wichtiger lyrics des amerikanischen nobelpreisträgers. was diesen texten in reiner schriftform meist abgeht, ist der letzte schliff, sie sind auf die musik bezogen und nur im zusammenspiel mit ihr entfalten sie sich voll.

[Markus · Rating 4 out of 5]

people call Dylan a bad singer but every song I had listen to before was way better of a read

[Ray · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reading “ LYRICS 1961-2012” written by Bob Dylan from Amazon KINDLEunlimited with the song playing in the background
was reading a poetry book to the tempo of the music!
The Noble committee for literature came to this conclusion before awarding Mr Bob Dylan his Noble Prize for Literature by before attending high school in 196
I believe I developed the my appreciation for Folk-Rock ballads before attending high school in 1963 , years later I continue to be avid listener
When listening to a Bob Dylan song individually it has same vibes it always makes!
Reading “ LYRICS” was impossible to put down. I was reminded of poetry without the rigidity of iambic pentameter from.
Soundtrack music made the lyrics flow and feel fresh, relaxed, relatable and unforgettable!
Highly recommend reading this book while listening to the music in background
A NOBLE experience I guarantee you will enjoy and such a FINE MEMORY

[Bücherangelegenheiten · Rating 5 out of 5]

Das kleine Buch „Lyrics“ mit Songtexten von Bob Dylan, wurde von dem Literaturwissenschaftler und Bob Dylan-Kenner Henrich Detering zusammen gestellt. Auch wenn es sich hierbei um Songtexte handelt und nicht um Gedichte, wie Heinrich Detering explizit im Nachwort betont, bin ich trotzdem der Auffassung, dass man diese trotzdem als Gedichte lesen kann. Natürlich entfalten die Texte in diesem fall ihre voller Wirkung erst mit der Musik die dazu geschrieben wurde.

Die Texte von Bob Dylan sind nicht nur sehr schön, sondern auch sehr poetisch. Allein der Text von „Like a Rolling Stone“ ist ein Gedicht erster Güte. Ein Anhang mit Hinweisen zur Entstehung, zu charakterischen Merkmalen und Deutungsmöglichkeiten ergänzen das Buch. Über die Auswahl der Texte lässt sich bestimmt streiten, so sind nicht nur die bekanntesten Lieder versammelt, sondern auch eher unbekanntere Songs. Es lohnt sich trotzdem auch die nicht so bekannten Sachen zu lesen, da auch diese, sehr schöne Texte sind.

Eine klare Leseempfehlung!

[Emmy]

I would give Bob Dylan my firstborn child if he asked

[Luckytky · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shooting Star, Not Dark Yet, and A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall are my faves.