207 episodes

Not the Bob Dylan podcast you need, but certainly the one you want. We explore Dylan one random song at a time.

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Sign on the Window Bob Dylan, one song at a time

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    • 4.0 • 21 Ratings

Not the Bob Dylan podcast you need, but certainly the one you want. We explore Dylan one random song at a time.

signonthewindow.substack.com

    146 – "Talkin' Bear Mountain Picnic Massacre Blues"

    146 – "Talkin' Bear Mountain Picnic Massacre Blues"

    Daniel and Kelly are listening to Dylan one random song at a time. This episode tackles the fine lines of comedic timing and just what happened at Bear Mountain in Dylan’s “Talkin’ Bear Mountain Picnic Massacre Blues.”
    initial reactions + guitar (5:00) | context, the actual bear mountain picnic, and writing disasters (9:00) | versions (22:00) | song itself + comedic timing (27:30) | does this song work today? (36:00) | we’re a real podcast with a playlist (44:15) | recommendations (1:00:30) | endings (1:20:00)
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    Next episode: Hoofbeats like castanets on stone


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    • 1 hr 26 min
    145 – "Sad Eyed Lady of the Lowlands"

    145 – "Sad Eyed Lady of the Lowlands"

    Daniel and Kelly are listening to Dylan one random song at a time. This episode features warehouse eyes, Arabian drums and a new game that’s sweeping the nation — it’s “Sad Eyed Lady from the Lowlands,” off 1966’s Blonde on Blonde.
    initial reactions (5:00) | context and episode setup (6:00) | versions (9:45) | song itself — is this a good love song? a new game from sign on the window! (31:00): chorus (36:30), verse 1 (39:45), verse 2 (46:50), verse 3 (51:50), verse 4 (56:30), verse 5 (1:01:50) | does this song work today? (1:04:30) | we’re a real podcast & playlist (1:09:30) | recommendations (1:16:00) | endings (1:28:00)
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    Next episode: Maybe we just better call off the picnic


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    • 1 hr 37 min
    144 – "Drifter's Escape"

    144 – "Drifter's Escape"

    Daniel and Kelly are – blessedly – back! Well, we recorded this in early July and life is just now catching up to it. In case you forgot, we're listening to Dylan one random song at a time. This episode features 1967’s “Drifter’s Escape.”
    context and episode setup (5:00) | initial thoughts & versions — john wesley harding, take 1 on bootleg series, vol. 15, live from 2000 + covers from jimi hendriz, joan baez, and patti smith (8:00) | song itself (23:00) | does this song work today? (45:00) | we’re a real podcast with a real playlist (50:00) | recommendations (1:00:30) | endings (1:08:00)
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    Next episode: My warehouse eyes, my Arabian drum


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    • 1 hr 12 min
    143 – "On A Night Like This"

    143 – "On A Night Like This"

    Daniel and Kelly are listening to Dylan one random song at a time. This episode features overloaded harmonica of “On A Night Like This.”
    initial reactions (5:00) | song itself — please send info on accordions, talkin’ timelines, 1970-75 as its own piece; part i: narrative flow; part ii: horniest dylan record?; part iii: nature as temple, plus a long attempt to fit burn, burn, burn into the dylan canon (8:45) | does this work today? (41:00) | playlist (47:00) | recommendations (56:00) | endings (1:16:00)
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    Next episode: The trial was bad enough / But this is ten times worse
    Context (5:00)
    Song Itself (8:45) — send us info on accordions & talkin’ timelines & let’s see 1970-75 as its own piece
    Part I: Narrative Flow
    Part II: Horniest Dylan Record?
    Part III: Nature as Template (at 37:00 including a crazy roman candle analogy)
    Does this work today? (41:00)
    Real Podcast and Playlist (47:00)
    Recommendations (56:00)
    Endings (1:16:00)
    Pin
    Jury
    Timetable
    Cell
    Rent
    References
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    • 1 hr 20 min
    142 – "Ballad in Plain D"

    142 – "Ballad in Plain D"

    Daniel and Kelly listening to Dylan one random song at a time. This episode features Bob and Suze (and Carla) (and Mary). We’re talking “Ballad in Plain D.”
    initial reactions (4:00) | context and episode setup (8:00) — punctuated by hooligans in their racecars | bob and suze (14:30) | let’s talk about this mistake (21:30) | part i: once loved a girl (26:00) | part ii: family matters (31:15) | part iii: bob dylan, philanderer (39:00) | part iv: tumbling dice (46:30) | part v: bird on a wire (50:00) | part vi: one dimensional (1:02:30) | does this song work today? (1:07:45) | we’re a real podcast & playlist (1:18:00) | recommendations (1:27:30) | endings (1:41:00)
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    Thanks for being a Patron. We hope to hear from you all soon. Enjoy the early access and new episodes to come. If you need anything, let us know 🖤
    Next episode: burn, burn. burn

    Initial Thoughts (4:00)
    Context (8:00) — punctuated with hooligans in racecars
    Bob and Suze (14:30)
    Let’s talk about this mistake (21:30)
    Part I: Once Loved A Girl (26:00)
    Part II: Family Matters (31:15)
    Part III: Bob Dylan, Philanderer (39:00)
    Part IV: Tumbling Dice (46:30)
    Part V: A Bird on a Wire (50:00)
    Part VI: One Dimensional (1:02:30)
    Does This Song Work Today? (1:07:45)
    Real Podcast and Playlist (1:18:00)
    Recommendations (1:27:30)
    Endings (1:41:00)
    Cooperation
    Indulge
    Rate
    Finger
    Reference
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    141 – "Simple Twist of Fate"

    141 – "Simple Twist of Fate"

    Daniel and Kelly are listening to Dylan one random song at a time. This episode features stabbing pains and twists of fate.

    initial reactions (3:30) | context (6:45) | versions (12:30) | music (25:00) | song itself (33:00) | does this song work today? (1:03:30) | playlist (1:08:30) | recommendations (1:16:40) | endings (1:28:30)

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    If you’re inclined: patreon

    Next episode: He could look at you and pick out a weakness and suddenly grab it and use it on you. Which is what he did with everybody. He’d find their vulnerable spots and just demolish them… It was just devastating, the way he could twist somebody’s words back on themselves and make them feel he was right and they were wrong.


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    • 1 hr 34 min

Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5
21 Ratings

21 Ratings

GumshoeAndy ,

I might be done

Cool, a podcast named after my favorite Dylan song.
Buuuut
LOL one host just compared Dylan playing the Isle of Wight to Postal Service (a fine band) playing Portland in 2013. And The Band to a cover band!
I know the whole shtick is one person who doesn't know Dylan and one who does - but that's gotta be the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard.
After her complete blase dismissal of Like a rolling Stone, I don't know if there's a point in listening anymore. It's not that I disagree -I'm fine with that - and I really liked the idea of someone being introduced to Dylan in front of our ears.
It's just that her takes never add anything that I find to be of any insight - sorry. That's more rude than I wanted to be but yeah. It's the way I feel

Slob Dylan ,

Beat Dylan Podcast Out There

Daniel and Kelly set the bar really high for not only a Dylan podcast, but for all music podcasts in general. They masterfully balance diving into the background and history of the music without coming off as snobby. Their conversation never drones on, and their quick wits and sense of humor keep things really light. I’ve been on the Dylan train for some time now, and I find Kelly’s takes refreshing, whether she likes the song or not (still breaks my heart that she wasn’t a fan of Lily, Rosemary, and the Jack of Hearts). Her takes always leave me with a new perspective on my favorite music, and I really hope they come out of this 8-month hiatus soon. All the best.

Dtklola ,

This is definitely what I’ve been wanting

I’ve been listening to Bob Dylan almost non-stop for a year exploring all of his different songs. Ever since I started listening to him, I always wanted to have a place where I could discuss some songs and get a better understanding of them. About two weeks ago, I was looking for different versions of “Seven Curses” on Spotify and I found the Seven Curses episode. I was instantly hooked, this is exactly what I was wanting. This podcast has helped me understand some Bob Dylan tracks, and it has also shown me some new songs (like “Boots of Spanish Leather”)that are now some of my favorite Dylan tunes. Thank you!

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