Thank you for sharing all of what you have about this. I too am puzzled why more people aren’t catching onto this, especially people along the lines of Scott Warmuth, but unfortunately the reaction here of Art is likely fairly common. As Bob said to RS, wussies and pussies.
Not sure how to send a DM on here, but if you see how to send me a message would love to purchase a copy of your memoir.
Thanks John, I appreciate your kindness. “Most of the time I’m completely content” that this story is exactly where it is: underground. After all, that used to be cool and I think maybe it still is. And I get it: I think my wife believes me now, but for a long time, her eyebrows went up just as high as anyone’s.
It’s all a great puzzle and until this recent Insta-chat I had no PROOF. (Ha-ha?) Lately, I’ve got something resembling it anyway.
I’m in it for the long game: Dylan history, and also for the mind-blowing bizarreness of it all. And like you, I’m sure, and probably even silly old Arthur—glaring, throwing up his fists—I just love Bob Dylan.
But sure, as I said in my post, I’d like to sell my book and have it be read.
I will gladly send you a copy of The Golden Bird for cost. You can direct message me, there’s a button here somewhere. I’ll try you first.
this is fascinating and should be big or at least kind of big ! news in the music world . sorry i’ve no clue about how to get you more deserved exposure .. I don’t even know where to find your book ?
Ha ha, well there’s a box under my desk with a couple dozen copies. Send me a direct message with your address (I think you can do that here on Substack?) and I’ll send you one for cost. I guess I should get them on Amazon or something but like I say, kind of hopeless at selling shit. Not a capitalist bone in my body. Actually, that’s not true, I grew a fantastic crop of garlic a couple years ago and sold it. Guess I’m hoping some real publisher would pick up the book somehow. Thanks for your kind words, James. Long live Bob Dylan.
Arthur: I appreciate that this question is civil, with no insult attached, so despite my urge to delete your comments and block you, I will answer.
There is indeed a thought experiment going on here, but it’s entirely at the instigation of Mr. Dylan. I’m just doing my part. I mean the lines you quote literally, as you would know if you had read my full story. Look on my main page and begin reading from Chapter One: The Underground Stories of “Key West (Philosopher Pirate).” Read that carefully, and the five chapters that follow, and then all my pieces on the Instagram posts, and then you can come back and apologize. On the other hand, at that point, if you still can’t wrap your head around it, or still think I’m nuts, no problem. That’s your right. But I’m not going to answer any more questions if you haven’t done the work.
Oh don’t be so silly. No slander here, obviously, as anyone who can read can see. All respect and awe. And every point I make is based in the facts, the true stories behind Dylan’s images. Not just my story but all the cultural and musical histories. As you’d know, if you’d actually read my posts before blabbering so incoherently. I’m not nearly clever or creative enough to make this stuff up. Have a good day Arthur, but please, go away, find something helpful to do for someone, and don’t come around anymore.
you write: "The conversation really began five years ago, when Dylan transfigured prose from my memoir, The Golden Bird, into the lyrics of “Key West (Philosopher Pirate).”"
Are you saying Dylan actually did this? Or are you imagining it, as a kind of thought experiment, to help you write your essays?
Oh dear, apologies to you Steven on behalf of Arthur McSnide.
Wow! Arthur, your comment is as embarrassing a concentration of ignorance as I’ve ever seen packed into two sentences.
Thank you for sharing all of what you have about this. I too am puzzled why more people aren’t catching onto this, especially people along the lines of Scott Warmuth, but unfortunately the reaction here of Art is likely fairly common. As Bob said to RS, wussies and pussies.
Not sure how to send a DM on here, but if you see how to send me a message would love to purchase a copy of your memoir.
Thanks John, I appreciate your kindness. “Most of the time I’m completely content” that this story is exactly where it is: underground. After all, that used to be cool and I think maybe it still is. And I get it: I think my wife believes me now, but for a long time, her eyebrows went up just as high as anyone’s.
It’s all a great puzzle and until this recent Insta-chat I had no PROOF. (Ha-ha?) Lately, I’ve got something resembling it anyway.
I’m in it for the long game: Dylan history, and also for the mind-blowing bizarreness of it all. And like you, I’m sure, and probably even silly old Arthur—glaring, throwing up his fists—I just love Bob Dylan.
But sure, as I said in my post, I’d like to sell my book and have it be read.
I will gladly send you a copy of The Golden Bird for cost. You can direct message me, there’s a button here somewhere. I’ll try you first.
I agree
this is fascinating and should be big or at least kind of big ! news in the music world . sorry i’ve no clue about how to get you more deserved exposure .. I don’t even know where to find your book ?
Ha ha, well there’s a box under my desk with a couple dozen copies. Send me a direct message with your address (I think you can do that here on Substack?) and I’ll send you one for cost. I guess I should get them on Amazon or something but like I say, kind of hopeless at selling shit. Not a capitalist bone in my body. Actually, that’s not true, I grew a fantastic crop of garlic a couple years ago and sold it. Guess I’m hoping some real publisher would pick up the book somehow. Thanks for your kind words, James. Long live Bob Dylan.
I'm sure if Dylan knew you exist, he wouldn't appreciate you claiming he stole from your book. You are delusional.
Art, why come around just to be so unkind? Read and study. Try harder to be a good human.
Try harder not to lie and slander.
Arthur: I appreciate that this question is civil, with no insult attached, so despite my urge to delete your comments and block you, I will answer.
There is indeed a thought experiment going on here, but it’s entirely at the instigation of Mr. Dylan. I’m just doing my part. I mean the lines you quote literally, as you would know if you had read my full story. Look on my main page and begin reading from Chapter One: The Underground Stories of “Key West (Philosopher Pirate).” Read that carefully, and the five chapters that follow, and then all my pieces on the Instagram posts, and then you can come back and apologize. On the other hand, at that point, if you still can’t wrap your head around it, or still think I’m nuts, no problem. That’s your right. But I’m not going to answer any more questions if you haven’t done the work.
Oh don’t be so silly. No slander here, obviously, as anyone who can read can see. All respect and awe. And every point I make is based in the facts, the true stories behind Dylan’s images. Not just my story but all the cultural and musical histories. As you’d know, if you’d actually read my posts before blabbering so incoherently. I’m not nearly clever or creative enough to make this stuff up. Have a good day Arthur, but please, go away, find something helpful to do for someone, and don’t come around anymore.
you write: "The conversation really began five years ago, when Dylan transfigured prose from my memoir, The Golden Bird, into the lyrics of “Key West (Philosopher Pirate).”"
Are you saying Dylan actually did this? Or are you imagining it, as a kind of thought experiment, to help you write your essays?