"All The Tired Horses" repeats two lines (and only those lines), over and over again, from start to end. Lyrically, the song's absurdly simple for an artist who made his legend on his words more than anything else, but that seeming absurdity is a crucial part of the song's story. Just off the heels of Nashville Skyline, which sold well but left many longtime fans confused (and some flat-out angry) because of its country styling and simple, life-affirming lyrics, Self Portrait further separated Dylan from his old fanbase. This was his intention. In a 1984 intervie… read more
"All The Tired Horses" repeats two lines (and only those lines), over and over again, from start to end. Lyrically, the song's absurdl… read more
"All The Tired Horses" repeats two lines (and only those lines), over and over again, from start to end. Lyrically, the song's absurdly simple for an artist who made his l… read more
Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman, May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter. Recognized as one of the most influential songwriters of all time, Dylan has been a prominent figure in popular culture over a career spanning more than six decades. With an estimated 125 million records sold worldwide, he is one of the best-selling musicians. Dylan introduced increasingly sophisticated lyrical techniques to early 1960s folk music, incorporating literary and poetic influences, as well as political, social, and philosophical themes, which helped shape the countercultural movements… read more
Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman, May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter. Recognized as one of the most influential songwriters of all time, Dylan has been a prominent figure … read more
Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman, May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter. Recognized as one of the most influential songwriters of all time, Dylan has been a prominent figure in popular culture over a career spanning more… read more