What we did instead of holidays fairport convention and its. Clinton heylin has devoted his career to bob dylans work and presents here a comprehensive. Behind the shades, among many other works, including can you feel the silence. It is interesting, fun to read and filled chock full of anecdotes, explanations the veracity of which i cannot judge of the origins of dylans songs, recording session dates and locations, supposed inspirations for the songs and so on. In spite of its comparative neglect in relation to sounes down the highway published almost simultaneously, to coincide with dylan s 60th birthday, heylin s book is a more informative and. Publication date 2001 topics dylan, bob, 1941, singers united states biography.
Clinton heylin has written the most factually accurate, informative book on springsteen to date. In 1991 clinton heylin published what was considered the most definitive. He is also known for his acclaimed studies of american punk from the velvets to the voidoids. Apr 29, 2003 in 1991 clinton heylin published what was considered the most definitive biography of bob dylan available. Clinton heylin is the author of the definitive bob dylan biography bob dylan.
Clinton heylin s revised edition of behind the shades is, at this point, the definitive dylan biography, and is not likely to be surpassed anytime soon. Bob dylan, revolution in the air,clinton heylin,constable robinson,songs 1957 1973, manfred helfert, english books and more, mainz, germany. How he first began his music career to reaching the bigs of his career. Clinton heylin is the most distinguished writer on bob dylan in the world.
Thus, this book the second volume on dylans music by clinton heylin is not intended for me. Clinton heylin was described by rolling stone in february 2016 as perhaps the worlds authority on all things dylan. Clinton heylin is recognized as the worlds leading bob dylan scholar, as well as an authority on folk music and popular music in general. Behind the shades, and from the velvets to the voidoids. In 2001 he completely revised and reworked this hugely acclaimed book, adding new sections, substantially reworking text, and bringing the story uptodate with dylan s explosive career in 2000. Clinton heylin is one of the most respected rock historians writing today. Behind the shades revisited clinton heylin paperback. Bob dylan s gospel years by clinton heylin a good word for dylan s god spell im too young to remember when dylan went electric in 1965, but i am old enough to remember the shock and dismay many of us fans felt when dylan. In spite of its comparative neglect in relation to sounes down the highway published almost simultaneously, to coincide with dylans 60th birthday, heylins book is a more informative and. Nov 28, 2017 clinton heylin was described by rolling stone in february 2016 as perhaps the worlds authority on all things dylan. In trouble in mind, clinton heylin promises to tell readers what really happened during bob dylans gospel years. Because he was denied access to dylan for this unauthorized biography, heylin bob dylan. In 2001 he completely revised and reworked this hugely acclaimed book, adding new. Revolution in the air by clinton heylin books the guardian.
He will interview every alive and willing witness to these events. From longtime dylan scholar heylin, a meticulously detailed and engrossing account of the musicians work and life from 1961 to the present. Clinton heylin, revolution in the air the songs of bob dylan. The recording sessions, 19601994 by clinton heylin isbn.
Longtime dylanologist clinton heylin, author of ten highly detailed books about dylan since 1990, has timed his latest book to the release of the new bootleg series set. From forest hills to the free trade hall a historical view of the big boo. Ten years later 2001 clinton had published another updated version of bob dylan. Author of bob dylan, from the velvets to the voidoids, bootleg, the great white wonders, dylan, despite the system, the act youve known for all these years, no more sad refrains clinton heylin open library.
In 1991 clinton heylin published what was considered the most definitive biography of bob dylan available. Clinton will not have that, at least when it comes to his bob dylan. These books analyse 610 songs written by dylan, devoting a numbered section to each song. He is the author of acclaimed biographies of bob dylan, sandy denny and van morrison. Nov 21, 2016 the worlds leading authority on bob dylan, clinton heylin discusses his new book. As in heylin s definitive bob dylan title revolution in the air, e street shuffle will focus on bruce springsteen and his work.
May 31, 2003 in 1991 clinton heylin published what was considered the most definitive biography of bob dylan available. He was also the cofounder of wanted man, the dylan information office in 1981, and its most regular contributor to the. Apr 01, 2017 clinton heylin talks with ian clayton at the book launch for judas. In 2001 he completely revised and reworked this hugely acclaimed book, adding new sections, substantially reworking text, and bringing the story uptodate with. Heylin published a detailed analysis of every song by dylan in two volumes. Bob dyaln bob dylan born in time clinton heylin don was god knows michael gray paul williams robert christgau under the red sky bob dylan, bob dylan concerts, bob dylan video march 11.
Booktopia clinton heylin books on the booktopia clinton heylin. Clinton heylin is recognized all over the world as a leading authority on bob dylan. Revisited is an updated, revised and expanded edition of the longoutofprint 1991 biography. I like the way heylin wraps up the book by giving his informed opinion that dylan never moved away from this faith, even as he set aside some of. Clinton heylin is an english author who has written extensively about popular music and the work of bob dylan. Behind the shades, from the velvets to the voidoids, and bob dylan.
Behind the shades revisited follows the story of dylan from his humble beginnings. In 2001 he completely revised and reworked this hugely acclaimed book, adding. In 1991 clinton heylin had published a biography about bob dylan. Publication date 1995 topics dylan, bob, 1941 discography. Stolen moments paperback december 31, 1988 by clinton heylin author see all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Dec 12, 2017 clinton heylin contends, and rightly so, that bob dylan was as artistically as personally charged at this time of his life, well past, but still reeling from, a harrowing divorce. Clinton reads from his monograph no one else could play that tune, plays two tracks from the new york recording sessions for bob dylans album blood on the tracks and takes questions from the floor. Clinton heylin is the cofounder of wanted man, the british information office dedicated to studying dylans life and work. Behind the shades revisited and bob dylan day by day. You are not supposed to remember specific details of things from almost 4 decades ago. As in heylins definitive bob dylan title revolution in the air, e street shuffle will focus on bruce springsteen and his work. Clinton heylin books list of books by author clinton heylin. Clinton heylin is one of the leading rock historians in the world, with over two dozen books to his name.
In 2001 he completely revised and reworked this hugely acclaimed book, adding new sections, substantially reworking text, and bringing the story uptodate with dylans explosive career in 2000. Clinton heylins revised edition of behind the shades is, at this point, the definitive dylan biography, and is not likely to be surpassed anytime soon. Behind the shades revisited it goes more in debt with bob dylans life. A prepunk history for a postpunk world, and more on. Clinton interviewed by tim moon on the folk programme on coast and county radio. Jan 11, 2018 longtime dylanologist clinton heylin, author of ten highly detailed books about dylan since 1990, has timed his latest book to the release of the new bootleg series set. And we end up with a book that excellently details everything that went on over those years, written by an expert who is an admirer of the best parts of this very fertile period in bob dylans life. Sad news for anyone thinking of writing a book that aspires to scholarship about the 300 songs bob dylan produced between 1957 and 1973. Clinton heylin presentation at durham book festival 2018. These include biographies of bob dylan behind the shades, van morrison can you feel the silence. Trouble in mind is a chronological journey through dylans live performances and three studio albums during his christian period.
Clinton heylin contends, and rightly so, that bob dylan was as artistically. Nov 22, 2017 trouble in mind bob dylans gospel years what really happened. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Its a line of thought supported, though not wholly supplanted by, the archive release issued around publication time which shares its main title with this. Bob dylan by clinton heylin, 9780140281460, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. See all books authored by clinton heylin, including bob dylan. These include biographies of bob dylan, van morrison, bruce springsteen and sandy denny. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. A ramshackle history that defends the dissemination of unauthorized rock records. Clinton heylin does an outstanding amount of work and research using numerous interviews, transcripts, and documentation to chronicle the entire account of bob dylan s conversion to christianity, the writing of the songs this produced and more importantly, the construction of the band, rehearsals and concerts in this 3 year period along with.
Bob dylans gospel years what really happened by clinton heylin at indigo. Trouble in mind is a chronological journey through dylan s live performances and three studio albums during his christian period. Bob dylan is the singersongwriter nonpareil of the last 30 years, but little has been written about his life after the notorious 1966 motorcycle accident. The recording sessions, 19601994 was driven to dig particularly deep.
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