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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: RED DISTRIBUTION
EAN: 0801213507290
Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Label: Eagle Rock Ent
Manufacturer: Eagle Rock Ent
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Eagle Rock Ent
Region Code: 1
Release Date: October 31, 2006
Running Time: 53 minutes
Sales Rank: 17513
Studio: Eagle Rock Ent
Theatrical Release Date: October 31, 2006
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Description:
1965 was a pivotal year in Bob Dylan's career. In the early part of the year he released 'Bringing It All Back Home', the first album that saw him move distinctly away from his folk music origins. In the summer he followed it with 'Highway 61 Revisited', an out and out rock `n' roll album, and the single 'Like A Rolling Stone' hit No.2 on the US charts. His appearance at that year's Newport Folk Festival saw him use an electric guitar on stage, a hugely controversial move at the time that saw him booed by much of the audience. Against this background, Dylan went into the studios of TV station KQED in San Francisco for a broadcast press conference hosted by Ralph J. Gleason, his only one from this era ever to be filmed.
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Rating:  - Fun.
What you get here is an hour of Bob Dylan answering questions. Is it worth ten bucks? Oh, you betcha.
I don't think a single Dylan documentary exists that doesn't pull footage from this particular press conference. During this period, he was young, feisty, enigmatic, charming, cocky and brilliant. Not much has changed over the years (save the young part), but this is a period in history where Bob couldn't escape the hounding press and actually seemed to be having a bit of fun with the whole thing. Clearly annoyed of answering the same types of questions over and over again, you get an hour's worth of Bob entertaining himself at the expense of the naive newsreporters (not much has changed in that regard either!).
Sarcasm and oddness abound, but legitimate questions are answered with respect. Whatever they gave, he gave back. Gotta love Bob for the whole, you know, human factor thing.
Rating: - NOT "for Dylan fans only" --
For those not in existence at the time, here's an opportunity to see that we, as fans of the era, didn't know: that Dylan, The Beatles, and everyone else who was a famous performer at the time, was constantly asked the same questions, over and over and over again, by "reporters" who didn't read the prior several newspaper articles, or interviews, and thereby learn the questions had been asked, and answered, one or more dozen times, during one or more dozen prior press conferences. Thus we were treated to baffling, and often apparently serious, "intellectual," "philosophical" -- weighty -- responses to the questions from the performers. What did the always-serious Dylan "mean," when asked if he thought of hismelf as a protest signer or a rock 'n roll singer, when he responded, "I think of myself as a song-and-dance-man"?
Though occasionally thoughtdul," "intelligent," "philosophical" or like responses happened, and one hears it here when Dylan attempts to get across what he is about -- an entertainer; a musician and songwriter -- much of the "controversey" and, with The Beatles and Dylan especially, hilarity and absurity was simply a way to deal with the boredom inherent in confronting the same questions, over and over and over again, from "reporters" who hadn't done their homework. So in an interview, as example, The Beatles are asked, for the umpteenth time, "Why Beatles," to which McCartney gives a slight shrug of a shoulder and says, matter-of-factly, "We could have called ourselves ... Read More
Rating: - dylan speaks is AWESOME!
IF you are a Bob Dylan fan, then this is a must see!!! I have read MANY of his books so I was aware of several topics that were addressed. But, if you would like to see Bob as a vulnerable young star in all his glory, you will truely enjoy this candid interview - his only public address - He is only 21 yrs old here and spectacular. It may not be for a casual fan; this if for a true "die hard"! Enjoy!
Rating: - A Great Time Capsule of Both the Era and Bob
It's impossible to watch this gorgeous print and not be charmed by Dylan's humor and (obvious?) nervousness at having to perform in front of a crowd that ranges from the weirdly obsessive to the completely clueless. While Dylan the singer has been documented on tape and film more than any other artist in rock history, this very unusual public appearance shows a side of Dylan that has rarely been seen over the 45 years of his fame. Sure he blows a good bit of smoke, and yet between the quips he takes the time to answer some questions seriously (particularly those from Ralph Gleason). It's such a treasure to have, and belongs in the collection of any remotely serious Dylan fan.
Rating: - nice interview, lil pricey
great piece of history and a must for dylan enthusiasts. others can stay away. not meaty enough for the price.
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