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Mark Curnutte started covering the Bengals and the NFL for The Enquirer in 2000. He previously wrote about urban affairs and other social issues for the Enquirer. He won the prestigious 1994 Unity Award from Lincoln University (Missouri) for "A Polite Silence," a seven-day series about race relations in Greater Cincinnati. He also has worked as an assistant features editor and features writer at The News & Observer in Raleigh, N.C. Curnutte is second vice president and a three-year board member of the Professional Football Writers of America (PFWA). He is a 1984 Miami University graduate.

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Friday, October 20, 2006

Bob Dylan featured in lyric of the day

A reader wrote and asked for some Bob Dylan lyrics.

I've resisted quoting Dylan, because you could run an endless stream of worthwhile, thought-provoking, socially significant, entertaining and funny Dylan lyrics.

There are the Dylan-penned hits that have become staples of the American songbook of the last half century. But just about everybody who likes Dylan loves to look into the lesser-known corners of his work.

For example, I could listen to the song "Brownsville Girl" without ever tiring of it.

It's filled with great lines, the best of which might be: "The only thing we knew for sure about Henry Porter is that his name wasn't Henry Porter."

But here's the stanza of "Brownsville Girl" that's most memorable to me:

"Strange how people who suffer together
have stronger connections than people who are most content.
I don't have any regrets,
they can talk about me plenty when I'm gone.
You always said people don't do what they believe in,
they just do what's most convenient, then they repent.
And I always said, `Hang on to me, baby,
and let's hope that the roof stays on.'"

"Brownsville Girl" originally appeared on the album "Knocked Out Loaded."

The Dylan album I can't hear enough of right now is "Blood on the Tracks." The back-to-back songs "Simple Twist of Fate" and "You're a Big Girl Now" are absolutely beautiful.


3 Comments:

at 10/21/2006 4:40 PM Anonymous Anonymous said...

Great lyrics - and I'm not a huge Dylan fan - I did give it a listen - so okay - you could be on to something

 
at 10/22/2006 4:28 PM Anonymous Anonymous said...

I Always enjoy your articles, and really enjoy this blog.

Interesting to hear about non football stuff as well. On the dylan front, Brownsville Girl is great tune. Speaking of dylan's lesser known good stuff: One thing you should check out is "Tight Connection to my Heart" done at the supper club shows in 93. One of the best dylan performances ever.

 
at 10/25/2006 11:51 AM Blogger grandpaboy said...

Speaking of Blood On the Tracks, my family and I got to see Dylan play at Cooper Stadium in Columbus this summer. "Shelter From the Storm" was one of the evening's highlights.

 
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