MAY 2017
It was a bright happy group of NWR ladies that arrived at Irene's door on the
24th May, the actual birthday of Bob Dylan whose works we had chosen to
discuss that day. Coincidence indeed! The Topic of the Day was to revisit his
extensive legacy of songs that have reinforced his popularity throughout the
60's up until the present day, and ultimately leading to his being awarded the
Nobel Prize for Literature. Also did his words have any relevance today?
To quote Joan Baez: "You either get Bob Dylan or you don't." This
statement was put to the test as each member read the lyrics of their chosen
song . Their choices ranged from his classics to more reflective thoughts on
love and relationships, criminal injustices, to contempt of the powerful. We
discussed them all and yes, his words were relevant today.
As hostess, Irene felt from only touching on his vast repertoire that regardless
of personal feelings we had discovered a respect for his work and more
understanding as to the reason he became the reluctant Spokesman for a
Generation, a role that he had not signed up for.
At this point we retired to the pool area for a relaxing lunch in the sunshine
and a piece of Bob Dylan birthday cake!
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