"Bob Dylan Walks Out!" [The Ed Sullivan Show Controversy]
A contextual history of the night Dylan was censored by TV executives.
In May of 1963, Dylan was a complete unknown—just another aspiring musician with a passionate niche following, but no national profile whatsoever. Despite his lack of fame, he had secured what would surely be his big break with an invitation to perform on "The Ed Sullivan Show." One might have thought the chance to perform for a national audience on one of the biggest shows on TV was too tempting to avoid—but Dylan proved his authenticity when he walked out on the show. This is the story of why Dylan was censored and what it meant for the trajectory of his career.
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Adam: @dylan.ology
Jens: @dylan_ologist
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Thank you, Thomas Francis (@thomasfrancisfolk), for the podcast soundtrack.
Thank you, Andrea (@andreahm.1), for our podcast artwork.
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Rough and Rowdy Ways Revisited
An Album Deep Dive
This week, we dive into Rough and Rowdy Ways, Bob Dylan's 39th studio album and his first collection of original songs since Tempest. Released after his trilogy of Sinatra cover albums, this album is a rich tapestry of themes, including art, death, assassinations, religion, and Dylan's own myth. Clocking in at 70 minutes and 33 seconds, Rough and Rowdy Ways has quickly earned its place as one of his most acclaimed works. Join us as we explore what makes this album stand out in Dylan’s legendary discography.
The Podcast: @nothingisrevealed
Adam: @dylan.ology
Jens: @dylan_ologist
Email us: nothingisrevealedpod@gmail.com
Thank you, Thomas Francis (@thomasfrancisfolk), for the podcast soundtrack.
Thank you, Andrea (@andreahm.1), for our podcast artwork.
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The Never Ending Tour
Adam's claim is that the Never Ending Tour is the best thing that Bob Dylan has ever done. That would mean it is above the 1966 world tour, Blood On The Tracks, the Rolling Thunder Revue, and everything else he has ever put to tape, toured, painted, sculpted, and/or malted, mashed, fermented, distilled, and aged. It is a bold claim, but one that Adam backs up with hard facts. On this episode, we (but primarily Adam) explore what the Never Ending Tour is, how it has evolved over time, and why it is the best thing that Dylan has ever done. You may not agree with our conclusions, but you cannot deny how unprecedented the Never Ending Tour really is.
*Notice/Correction: Jens misspoke when referring to Horsegirl as an all female band. Horsegirl is a band composed of Nora Cheng (she/her), Penelope Lowenstein (she/her), and Gigi Reece (they/them).*
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The Podcast: @nothingisrevealed
Adam: @dylan.ology
Jens: @dylan_ologist
Email us: nothingisrevealedpod@gmail.com
Thank you, Thomas Francis (@thomasfrancisfolk), for the podcast soundtrack.
Thank you, Andrea (@andreahm.1), for our podcast artwork.
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Changing of the Guards: Dylan's Christian Era
Bob Dylan's "Christian Era" is one of his strangest, and perhaps most controversial, eras. The songs were about God, Jesus, and man giving names to all the animals, while his concerts were filled with fire and brimstone sermons between songs. On this episode, we seek to contextualize this often overlooked and misunderstood period in his illustrious career.
The Podcast: @nothingisrevealed
Adam: @dylan.ology
Jens: @dylan_ologist
Email us: nothingisrevealedpod@gmail.com
Thank you, Thomas Francis (@thomasfrancisfolk), for the podcast soundtrack.
Thank you, Andrea (@andreahm.1), for our podcast artwork.
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The Rolling Thunder Revue
White face makeup, a hat with ornate flowers, and an energy, an exuberance yet to be seen from the enigmatic Dylan are on full display in what many consider to be his most iconic era. The Rolling Thunder Revue was a 1975–76 concert tour by Bob Dylan. The purpose of the tour was to allow Dylan to play in smaller auditoriums in less populated cities where he could be more intimate with his audiences. Join Adam and Jens as they give a brief history of the legendary Rolling Thunder Revue.
The Podcast: @nothingisrevealed
Adam: @dylan.ology
Jens: @dylan_ologist
Email us: nothingisrevealedpod@gmail.com
Thank you, Thomas Francis (@thomasfrancisfolk), for the podcast soundtrack.
Thank you, Andrea (@andreahm.1), for our podcast artwork.
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