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EdRicardo wrote [in part]:
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Two different songs
Dylan fans have known this since 1992 or earlier.
I stand corrected. Thanks, Ed.
I question your opinion, however, that "Dylan fans" have known this since 1992 or earlier. It comes down to one's definition of "Dylan fans." Dylan first entered my world in 1965, and more so in 1966 while looking in a men's clothing store on London's Carnaby Street when Dylan walked up next to me to also look in the store (Lord John) window. That night, I caught the last show of the so-called World Tour at the Royal Albert Hall.
The last time I saw Dylan was in 2017 from the 3rd row, piano side. At the line-up I had the thrill of a lifetime when our eyes met for a few moments, he with a head nod acknowledging my gesture of thanks.
I consider myself a Dylan fan, but I never have considered myself a
hardcore Dylan fan. I've been around the community long enough, however, to recognize some of the names of those who I consider fall into that category. I have always considered you to be one of those.
While I would agree that "the hardcore" among us are aware of such esoteric knowledge as the existence of such lyrics as "Dope Fiend Robber," the mention of it to most "Dylan fans" would draw a blank, I'm quite sure.
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