Can we talk?
Last week on Sirius radio they played “Most likely you go your way and I’ll go mine,” and it was stunning. After all these years, it sounds better than ever.
Put on Blonde on Blonde, track #9. Jesus! And if you’ve lost it over the years, buy the album. Trust me.
Then time will tell
just who fell
And who’s been left behind
When you go your way and I go mine
Several years ago, my neighbor Chick, who has turned me on to music such as J.B. Hutto and the Hawks, gospel singer Dorothy Love Coates, and the radio recordings of Hank Williams — said, “Listen to Blonde on Blonde.” And I did and was knocked out and played Dylan music for weeks.
Boy, was something going on back then! It can almost bring on tears.Click below for words.
And you’re thinkin’ of me
But you know you could be wrong
You say you told me
That you wanna hold me
But you know you’re not that strong
I just can’t do what I done before
I just can’t beg you anymore
I’m gonna let you pass
And I’ll go last
Then time will tell just who has fell
And who’s been left behind
When you go your way and I go mine
You say you disturb me
And you don’t deserve me
But you know sometimes you lie
You say you’re shakin’
And you’re always achin’
But you know how hard you try
Sometimes it gets so hard to care
It can’t be this way ev’rywhere
And I’m gonna let you pass
Yes, and I’ll go last
Then time will tell just who fell
And who’s been left behind
When you go your way and I go mine
The judge, he holds a grudge
He’s gonna call on you
But he’s badly built
And he walks on stilts
Watch out he don’t fall on you
You say you’re sorry
For tellin’ stories
That you know I believe are true
You say ya got some
Other kinda lover
And yes, I believe you do
You say my kisses are not like his
But this time I’m not gonna tell you why that is
I’m just gonna let you pass
Yes, and I’ll go last
Then time will tell who fell
And who’s been left behind
When you go your way and I go mine
Copyright © 1966 by Dwarf Music; renewed 1994 by Dwarf Music
first of all let me say I've only been following your blog for about 2 months, but I love it. I think you strike just the right balance between big ideas and personal vignettes. It feels like it comes from the heart, just like your books and I appreciate it.
On the subject of the 60's revisited (see what I did there…), I wonder if you could do a post specifically on communalism/back to the landism? Something along the lines of your famous refried domes. I think a lot of folks in their 20's and 30's who totally missed the 60's, feel a great affinity for the people and ideas of the time. It seems like these ideas of communes and BttL are appealing right now. I know they are for me. I also know that you've seen and lived in some of these situations and I would really appreciate any insight you could add to this.
Thanks again for the blog
Adam: With the perspective now of, ulp!, 50 years, I'm tempted to write about this incredible period*, which is pretty much mischaracterized in say 95% of everything I've seen written of it.
Thanks for the suggestion! Maybe one of these days…
Lloyd
*which happened before the Diggers ever got to San Francisco, and certainly before the "Summer of Love"
I'm sure you're right. I think for most people my age those times have achieved mythic status almost like the old west. It seems like you've got a good way of expressing things in a functional and pragmatic way. It also seems that the communal thing attracts a lot of idealism, but not much loving constructive criticism.
I'm sure you've got your hands full, but here's me hoping the time and inspiration find you all at once 😉