It's All Over Now, Baby Blue, Bob Dylan - 1965
Though I was too young to really appreciate Bob Dylan and the times that he reflects in his songwriting. I have grown a deep appreciation for his song writing skills since the release of the movie titled "A Complete Unknown," starring Timothée Chalamet, who actually sang for the film. He even learned how to play guitar and harmonica, just for the role. I felt his performance was outstanding, especially given the acting, singing, and instrumentals.
But again, I never really was into the music or life of Bob Dylan. It is only since the film, that I can not get his music and lyrics out of my head. Dylan earned a Nobel Prize in Literature for his songwriting (I never knew that either). Digging into some of his hits and obscure songs, I felt a big connection to many of his songs. Many of his songs are more about the way he sings the lyrics, than just the lyrics—but it is kind-of haunting, the way his voice goes up and down to add punctuation.
I liked this version of him singing live, I feel live performances always show the true artist better. It’s raw and unpolished… Bob Dylan - It's All Over Now, Baby Blue (Live at the Newport Folk Festival, 1965). In the movie it is clear, that Dylan is a true artist not willing to compromise his music for anyone—not even for the people he was most fond of. I think as artists in any field, we can relate to that. His album following that concert has been described as one of Dylan's best works…good for you Bob Dylan.
I think the take-away here for me, is that you need to believe in yourself and your art and push forward against the naysayers. The same is true with photography or any form of art. Maybe that is why the movie touched me so deeply.
PS- I watched the movie 3x
Lyrics-
Well, you must leave now, take what you need, you think will last
Buy whatever you wish to keep, you better grab it fast
Yonder stands your orphan with his gun
Crying like a fire in the sun
Look out, the saints are comin' through
And it's all over now, baby blue
What a highway is for gamblers, better use your sense
Take what you have gathered from coincidence
The empty-handed painter from your streets
Is drawing crazy patterns on your sheets
This sky too is folding over you
Yes, and it's all over now, baby blue
All your seasick sailors, they are rowing home
All your reindeer armies are all going home
The lover who has just walked out your door
Has taken all his blankets from the floor
The carpet too is moving under you
Yes, and it's all over now, baby blue
Leave your stepping stones behind, something calls for you
Forget the dead you left, they will not follow you
The vagabond who's rapping at your door
Is standing in the clothes that you once wore
Strike another match, go start anew
Yes, and it's all over now, baby blue
Two of my other favorites- Girl from the North Country and It Ain't Me Babe