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Songs of Experience: A Bob Dylan PodcastBonus Episode: New Arrangement of All Along The WatchtowerBob Dylan has debuted and perfected a new arrangement of a 56 year old song! This is a breakdown of the arrangement with chords and the little lick being played. I recommend checking out the video version so you can see what I'm doing, and see Bob!https://youtu.be/iTGCPR2OoXs
Follow @songsofbob, @henrybernstein.bsky.socialIf you would like to support hosting my podcasts, please check out my Patreon where for $5 I will give you a shout out on the podcast of your choice. Thank you to, Rob Kelly, Roberta Rakove, Mat...2025-06-2505 minSongs of Experience: A Bob Dylan Podcast15. They Killed Him with Harold LepidusOn our 15th episode Henry welcomes a personal hero and someone he's been reading and following for 20 years! Author, journalist, writer, podcaster, and music scholar, Harold Lepidus to talk about 1986's They Killed Him from Knocked Out Loaded. Listen to the song hereFollow along with the lyrics:They Killed HimWritten by: Kris KristoffersonThere was a man named Hatma GandiHe would not bow down he would not fightHe knew the deal was down and dirtyAnd nothing wrong could make it right a...2025-06-1559 minSongs of Experience: A Bob Dylan Podcast14. Black Rider with Michael Glover Smith & Adam Selzer - 1 Year Anniversary Episode!On this very special episode, Henry celebrates Bob Dylan's 84th Birthday and the 1 year anniversary of Songs of Experience with 2 beloved guests, Michael Glover Smith and Adam Selzer. Henry, Mike and Adam do their signature deep dive into a surprise standout from the Rough & Rowdy Ways album and tour, BLACK RIDER. Listen to the song here:Read the lyrics: Black RiderWritten by: Bob DylanBlack Rider Black Rider you been livin’ too hardYou been up all night havin’ to stay on your guardThe path that y...2025-05-241h 42Songs of Experience: A Bob Dylan PodcastOpening Night of Outlaw 2025 - Emergency Pod with Adam Selzer & Michael Glover SmithFresh off of a flight from Phoenix, AZ, Adam and Michael came directly to my house from the airport for a full, exhaustive and joyous report of the first Outlaw Music Festival show of 2025!
Follow @songsofbob, @henrybernstein.bsky.socialIf you would like to support hosting my podcasts, please check out my Patreon where for $5 I will give you a shout out on the podcast of your choice. Thank you to, Rob Kelly, Roberta Rakove, Matt Simonson, and Christopher Vanni. For $10, in addition to the shout-out I'll send you a surprise piece of Bob Dyl...2025-05-1554 minSongs of Experience: A Bob Dylan Podcast13. Señor (Tales of Yankee Power) with Jessica Elisheva Emerson (Author of Olive Days))Henry welcomes award winning, critically acclaimed author of "Olive Days" and dear friend, Jessica Elisheva Emerson to talk about a beloved, signature track off of the fan favorite album Street Legal -1978’s “Señor (Tales of Yankee Power)!"Listen to the song, and follow along with the lyrics:Señor (Tales of Yankee Power)Written by: Bob DylanSeñor, señor, do you know where we’re headin’?Lincoln County Road or Armageddon?Seems like I been down this way beforeIs there any truth in that, señor...2025-04-151h 12Songs of Experience: A Bob Dylan PodcastBonus Episode: World of Bob Dylan 2025 Announcement!My paper has been accepted to the World of Bob Dylan 2025! See you in Tulsa, OK - July 24-28, 2025!https://dylan.utulsa.edu/register-for-the-world-of-bob-dylan-2025/
Follow @songsofbob, @henrybernstein.bsky.socialIf you would like to support hosting my podcasts, please check out my Patreon where for $5 I will give you a shout out on the podcast of your choice. Thank you to, Rob Kelly, Roberta Rakove, Matt Simonson, and Christopher Vanni. For $10, in addition to the shout-out I'll send you a surprise piece of Bob Dylan merch! Thank you to Kaitie Cerovec who is...2025-03-3000 minSongs of Experience: A Bob Dylan PodcastBonus Episode: A Complete Unknown and I'm Not There Can CoexistCheck out the video of this over at Substack or YoutubeYou ever notice how when you love something there’s always someone who loves to tell you how much they don’t like that thing. As a Swiftie, I experience this all the time. People who don’t like Taylor Swift LOVE telling Swifties they don’t like her, why they don’t like her and how much they don’t like her. As a Dylan fan, for every 4 people telling me how much they love Bob like me, there’s always one who has to point out “Oh...2025-03-2406 minSongs of Experience: A Bob Dylan Podcast12. Rambler, Gambler with Brendan McCarthyWelcome to Songs of Experience: A Bob Dylan Podcast, where we explore the man and the music one song at a time.Henry welcomes fellow Chicagoland area Dylan fan, Brendan McCarthy to SoE HQ (in person!) to talk about one of Dylan's earliest recordings, "Rambler, Gambler" officially released in 2005 on the No Direction Home soundtrack.Listen to the song, and follow along with the lyrics:Rambler, GamblerI’m a rambler, I’m a gamblerI’m a long way from my homeIf the people don’t like me...2025-03-1545 minSongs of Experience: A Bob Dylan PodcastBonus Episode - Open Tuning in A Complete UnknownRemember when Bob Dylan figures out Jesse's mystery tuning in A Complete Unknown? Turns out it's not such a mystery. Here we unpack what kind of open tuning was used and try to demonstrate how it was done.Follow @songsofbob, @henrybernstein.bsky.social
If you would like to support hosting my podcasts, please check out my
Patreon where for $5 I will give you a shout out on the podcast of your
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Christopher Vanni. For $10, in addition to the shout-out I'll send you a
surprise piece of Bob Dylan merch! Tha...2025-03-0207 minSongs of Experience: A Bob Dylan Podcast11. Man Of Peace with Matt SimonsenWelcome to Songs of Experience: A Bob Dylan Podcast, where we explore the man and the music one song at a time. Henry welcomes a fellow midwestern boy and 80's-Bob defender, Matt Simonson to talk about "Man Of Peace" from Dylan's 1983 album, Infidels.Follow along with the lyrics:Man of PeaceWritten by: Bob DylanLook out your window, baby, there’s a scene you’d like to catchThe band is playing “Dixie,” a man got his hand outstretchedCould be the FührerCould be the loc...2025-02-151h 32Songs of Experience: A Bob Dylan Podcast10. Don't Think Twice, It's All Right with Omar UddinWelcome to Songs of Experience: A Bob Dylan Podcast, where we explore the man and the music one song at a time.Henry welcomes Chicagoan and Pod Dylan legend, Omar Uddin to talk about "Don't Think Twice, It's All Right" from Dylan's 1963 album, The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan.Follow along here:Don’t Think Twice, It’s All RightWritten by: Bob DylanIt ain’t no use to sit and wonder why, babeIt don’t matter, anyhowAn’ it ain’t no use to sit and wonder why...2025-01-151h 03Songs of Experience: A Bob Dylan Podcast"Song To Woody" in A Complete Unknown - AnalysisTimothee Chalamet while performing Song To Woody does something very subtle and interesting. Check out this brief breakdown! Follow @songsofbob, @henrybernstein.bsky.social
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surprise piece of Bob Dylan merch! Thank you to Kaitie Cerovec who is
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...2025-01-0702 minSongs of Experience: A Bob Dylan Podcast9. Early Roman Kings with Peter HaywardWelcome to Songs of Experience: A Bob Dylan Podcast, where we explore the man and the music one song at a time.Henry welcomes Twin Cities musician, Peter Hayward to talk and sing about "Early Roman Kings," from Dylan's 2012 album Tempest.Check out Peter's amazing music and follow him here: https://linktr.ee/peterhayward Early Roman KingsWritten by: Bob DylanAll the early Roman Kings in their sharkskin suitsBowties and buttons, high top bootsDriving the spikes in, blazing the railsNailed in their c...2024-12-151h 16Songs of Experience: A Bob Dylan PodcastSpoiler Alert! A Complete Unknown Press Screening Reactions (With Michael Glover Smith)On Tuesday, December 3. Michael Smith and I flew down to Orlando, FL from Chicago, IL for a press and guild screening of the new James Mangold film about Bob Dylan. It was an amazing experience. Immediately after the film, Michael and I went to the AMC theatre bar and talked for almost 2 hours about the film. Unfortunately I only hit record about halfway through our conversation, so you will be joining us mid-convo. First you’ll hear the 45 second spoiler free reaction and then we’ll transition to the full conversation. Please be aware this is a FULL SPOILER REVI...2024-12-1043 minSongs of Experience: A Bob Dylan PodcastSPOILER-FREE Instant Reactions to A Complete Unknown Press Screening (with Michael Glover Smith)Acclaimed filmmaker Michael Glover Smith invited me to fly to Orlando, FL from Chicago to attend a Press and Guild Screening of James Mangold's film A Complete Unknown which is being released on December 25. Although it was a long way to travel and expensive, it was worth it. This is a 45 second SPOILER-FREE (so that means NO SPOILERS) reaction. Enjoy and go see this film!
Follow @songsofbob, @henrybernstein.bsky.socialIf you would like to support hosting my podcasts, please check out my Patreon where for $5 I will give you a shout out on th...2024-12-0400 minSongs of Experience: A Bob Dylan Podcast8. False Prophet with Erin CallahanWelcome to Songs of Experience: A Bob Dylan Podcast, where we explore the man and the music one song at a time.Henry welcomes fellow Bob Dylan Podcaster, Erin Callahan to talk about "False Prophet," the second track off of Dylan's 2020 album Rough & Rowdy Ways.Follow along with the lyrics below.Check out Erin's amazing substack and podcast on https://thefm.club/dylan/ and follow Erin on Instagram and TwitterFalse ProphetWritten by: Bob DylanAnother day without end - another ship going outAnother...2024-11-1559 minSongs of Experience: A Bob Dylan Podcast7. Ring Them Bells with Ezra FurmanWelcome to Songs of Experience: A Bob Dylan Podcast, where we explore the man and the music one song at a time. Henry welcomes legendary rock star, Ezra Furman to talk about 1989's stand-out track from Oh Mercy, "Ring Them Bells."Follow along with the lyrics below. Please stick around, after the credits for a special full performance of Ring Them Bells by Ezra Furman, recorded originally for the https://dylanfansforharris.com/ livestream. Check out https://www.ezrafurman.com/ for tour and music info. Follow Ezra on Instagram and on Twitter @ezrafurmanRing Th...2024-10-151h 18Songs of Experience: A Bob Dylan Podcast6. Under The Red Sky With David Lizerbram (Rock Docs Pod)Welcome to Songs of Experience: A Bob Dylan Podcast, where we explore the man and the music one song at a time.Henry welcomes David Lizerbram, co-host of Rock Docs Podcast, to talk about Bob Dylan's song, "Under The Red Sky," from the 1990 album, Under The Red Sky. Listen to Under The Red SkyFollow along with the lyrics:Under the Red SkyWritten by: Bob DylanThere was a little boy and there was a little girlAnd they lived in an alley under the r...2024-09-1551 minSongs of Experience: A Bob Dylan PodcastPost Show Field Report - Somerset, WI - 09-06-2024Bob Dylan - Outlaw Music Festival field report - September 6, 2024. Somerset, Wisconsin. Somerset amphitheater
Follow @songsofbob, @henrybernstein.bsky.socialIf you would like to support hosting my podcasts, please check out my Patreon where for $5 I will give you a shout out on the podcast of your choice. Thank you to, Rob Kelly, Roberta Rakove, Matt Simonson, and Christopher Vanni. For $10, in addition to the shout-out I'll send you a surprise piece of Bob Dylan merch! Thank you to Kaitie Cerovec who is already enjoying her merch! I have a merch shop! Check out all...2024-09-0724 minSongs of Experience: A Bob Dylan PodcastDylan Fans For Harris Livestream - Henry's Mic Drop (Bonus Episode)Henry answers some prompts on the Dylan Fans For Harris Livestream with a very special Mic Drop!Follow @songsofbob, @henrybernstein.bsky.social
If you would like to support hosting my podcasts, please check out my
Patreon where for $5 I will give you a shout out on the podcast of your
choice. Thank you to, Rob Kelly, Roberta Rakove, Matt Simonson, and
Christopher Vanni. For $10, in addition to the shout-out I'll send you a
surprise piece of Bob Dylan merch! Thank you to Kaitie Cerovec who is
already enjoying her merch! I have a merch shop! Check out all sorts of
fun...2024-08-2901 minSongs of Experience: A Bob Dylan Podcast5. Lenny Bruce With Adam SelzerWelcome to Songs of Experience: A Bob Dylan Podcast, where we explore the man and the music one song at a time.Henry welcomes Adam Selzer to the show to talk about Bob Dylan's song, "Lenny Bruce," from the 1981 album, Shot Of Love. Listen to Lenny BruceFollow along with the lyrics here: Lenny BruceWritten by: Bob DylanLenny Bruce is dead but his ghost lives on and onNever did get any Golden Globe award, never made it to SynanonHe was an ou...2024-08-1547 minSongs of Experience: A Bob Dylan PodcastField Report 07-31-24 - Outlaw Music Festival - Hollywood Bowl (Bonus Episode)Here is a short field report from the Outlaw Music Festival at the Hollywood Bowl on July 31, 2024.Spoiler Alert - HENRY MET TONY GARNIER!
Follow @songsofbob, @henrybernstein.bsky.socialIf you would like to support hosting my podcasts, please check out my Patreon where for $5 I will give you a shout out on the podcast of your choice. Thank you to, Rob Kelly, Roberta Rakove, Matt Simonson, and Christopher Vanni. For $10, in addition to the shout-out I'll send you a surprise piece of Bob Dylan merch! Thank you to Kaitie Cerovec who is...2024-08-0903 minSongs of Experience: A Bob Dylan Podcast4. North Country Blues with Christopher VanniWelcome to Songs of Experience: A Bob Dylan Podcast, where we explore the man and the music one song at a time.Henry welcomes Christopher Vanni to the show to talk about Bob Dylan's North Country Blues from the 1964 album, The Times They Are A-Changin'. Listen to North Country Bluesand follow along with the lyrics:North Country BluesWRITTEN BY: BOB DYLANCome gather ’round friendsAnd I’ll tell you a taleOf when the red iron pits ran plentyBut...2024-07-1543 minSongs of Experience: A Bob Dylan Podcast3. The Man In Me with Roberta RakoveWelcome to Songs of Experience: A Bob Dylan Podcast where we explore the man and the music one song at a time. In this episode, I take the show on the road to the home of my dear friend Roberta Rakove, to talk about the 1970 song, The Man In Me from the album New Morning.You can follow Roberta @roberta_rakove on twitter.
Follow @songsofbob, @henrybernstein.bsky.socialIf you would like to support hosting my podcasts, please check out my Patreon where for $5 I will give you a shout out...2024-07-0156 minSongs of Experience: A Bob Dylan PodcastThree Nights At Outlaw - Emergency Pod w/Robin Haar & Adam Selzer (Bonus Episode)Welcome to Songs of Experience: A Bob Dylan Podcast where we explore the man and the music one song at a time. 2 days after 3 nights at the Outlaw Festival, we welcome Robin Haar and Adam Selzer to give a first hand field report from the 3 shows!
Follow @songsofbob, @henrybernstein.bsky.socialIf you would like to support hosting my podcasts, please check out my Patreon where for $5 I will give you a shout out on the podcast of your choice. Thank you to, Rob Kelly, Roberta Rakove...2024-06-251h 04Songs of Experience: A Bob Dylan Podcast2. Tight Connection To My Heart (Has Anyone Seen My Love?) with Elle PanicheWelcome to Songs of Experience: A Bob Dylan Podcast where we explore the man and the music one song at a time.In this episode, we welcome international guest Elle Paniche from Venezuela, here to talk about the 1985 song, Tight Connection To My Heart (Has Anyone Seen My Love?) from the album Empire Burlesque. You can follow Elle @l0velyelena on twitter. Stream or Download Tight Connection To My Heart (Has Anyone Seen My Love?)Follow us @songsofbobIf you would like to support hosting my podcasts, please check out...2024-06-0142 minSongs of Experience: A Bob Dylan Podcast1. Tempest with Michael Glover SmithWelcome to Songs of Experience: A Bob Dylan Podcast where we explore the man and the music one song at a time.In our inaugural episode, we welcome acclaimed Chicago filmmaker Michael Glover Smith, here to talk about the 2012 title track, Tempest from, Tempest. You can follow Michael @whitecitycinema, and check out his film Relative now streaming on all platforms. Stream or Download Tempest on Apple Music
Follow @songsofbob, @henrybernstein.bsky.socialIf you would like to support hosting my podcasts, please check out my Patreon where for $5 I wi...2024-05-241h 10Songs of Experience: A Bob Dylan PodcastSongs of Experience: A Bob Dylan Podcast AnnouncementWelcome to Songs of Experience: A Bob Dylan Podcast, where we explore the man and the music one song at a time.
Follow @songsofbob, @henrybernstein.bsky.socialIf you would like to support hosting my podcasts, please check out my Patreon where for $5 I will give you a shout out on the podcast of your choice. Thank you to, Rob Kelly, Roberta Rakove, Matt Simonson, and Christopher Vanni. For $10, in addition to the shout-out I'll send you a surprise piece of Bob Dylan merch! Thank you to Kaitie Cerovec who is already enjoying her mer...2024-05-0601 min