From an interview he did with the North American Street Newspaper Association last week in support of Christmas In The Heart. The entire interview is very much worth reading, but for our purposes, the clear highlight is:
Interviewer: You really give a heroic performance of O’ LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM. The way you do it reminds me a little of an Irish rebel song. There’s something almost defiant in the way you sing, “The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.” I don’t want to put you on the spot, but you sure deliver that song like a true believer.
Dylan: Well, I am a true believer.
p.s. This morning Mardecortesbaja began their track-by-track breakdown of the record. Great stuff!
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6 responses to “Another Reason To Buy Bob Dylan’s Christmas In The Heart”
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Bob Dylan made a Christmas album!? What's next, will Ornette Coleman finally release an Ornette Coleman Christmas!? 🙂
Bob Dylan made a Christmas album!? What's next, will Ornette Coleman finally release an Ornette Coleman Christmas!? 🙂
It's a brilliant album. That was a really great interview, too. Saw it a week or so ago. Another gem from the interview:
BF: The Chicago Tribune felt this record needed more irreverence. Doesn’t that miss the point?
BD: Well sure it does, that’s an irresponsible statement anyway. Isn’t there enough irreverence in the world? Who would need more? Especially at Christmas time.
LOVE it!
An Ornette Coleman Christmas record . . . if only. But Wenatchee, if you’re reading, check out Matt Wilson’s Christmas Tree-O: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7tz0MPz2QE