04/26/2025
“Speaking strictly for me …”
Last night, we finally carved out some collective “us” time to sit down to watch “A Complete Unknown.” No point in adding further to either the accolades or criticisms; I loved it. Not at all disappointed that Dylan remains an enigma as that’s where he belongs. It wasn’t long before the movie wasn’t the only thing streaming, I didn’t even try to stop my tears as I sang along softly, sometimes louder. Lindsay was sweet enough to let me, even singing himself sometimes. It was more than just reliving my colorful and musical youth. The ache in my heart and soul came from a time full of social and political rebellion when anything and everything seemed possible contrasting starkly and painfully with the reality of our country today.
We sang loud through the credits. Did some serious Googling on the history behind a few of the characters. Wondered out loud why no mention of Arlo. Discovered Bobby Neuwirth (road manager) was one of the co-writers of “Mercedes Benz” with Janis and Michael McClure, and also introduced Janis to Kris. Seeing magic happen when Al Kooper, who was just in the studio as a guest, ended up playing Hammond on “Like a Rolling Stone.” Today, I dug out The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration cd’s (recorded 10/16/92) amazed to realize that show was 34 years ago. AND just had to listen again to “Diamonds & Rust.”
And that pretty much says it all for 64 of my 74 years with Bob.
Hanging proudly in my Electric Ladyland room.
SHUFFLING BACKWARDS
Just Like a Woman
Diamonds & Rust
