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[–] Telstar 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

This is an extremely beautiful and moving song, but more than that, it's an extraordinary work of art that evinces great love and appreciation for JFK. I don't think it's any coincidence that it was released now, on the very eve of The Storm, a storm that has has been brewing since 1963.

The comments alleging Mr. Dylan "sold his soul" are inappropriate (1) because who the hell are you to pass judgement? Are YOU without sin? (2) He didn't actually say that in the video, (3) Even if he did, it's never too late to atone for past mistakes, and (4) most importantly THIS SONG IS ABOUT JFK not about the writer or performer! This song creates a profound sense of reverie for our lost friend, fellow PATRIOT and brother, President John F Kennedy. This is neither the time nor place for bitter criticisms of the artist who created this masterpiece.

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[–] crazy_eyes ago 

He said himself that he sold his soul. Why would you have a problem with people pointing that out. It's even on video, you can watch him say that he sold his soul

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[–] Telstar 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago  (edited ago)

In the linked video Bob Dylan specifically said he made a bargain "with the Chief, the Chief Commander... In this world and in a world we can't see." He could have been speaking about GOD — that's my "Chief Commander," and "a world we can't see" could mean HEAVEN. He's a poet.

Lots of people pledge their lives to GOD and feel an obligation to fulfill God's mission. I don't know one way or the other what Dylan was referring to. But I do know what I hear when I play the video of Dylan's interview you are referring to and I object to someone INTERPRETING someone's words and claiming it as fact. It's a theory.