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Song Lyrics That Name Check Celebrities, Bob Dylan
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Bob Dylan's, "Blind Willie McTell"
The Lyrics:
I traveled through East Texas,
Where many martyrs fell,
And I know no one can sing the blues
Like Blind Willie McTell
Where many martyrs fell,
And I know no one can sing the blues
Like Blind Willie McTell
Who They Mention:
Blind Willie McTell (legendary blues singer)
Submitted by: Bill
Bob Dylan's, "Bob Dylan's 115th Dream"
The Lyrics:
But the funniest thing was
When I was leavin' the bay
I saw three ships a-sailin'
They were all heading my way
I asked the captain what his name was
And how come he didn't drive a truck
He said his name was Columbus
I just said, 'Good luck'
When I was leavin' the bay
I saw three ships a-sailin'
They were all heading my way
I asked the captain what his name was
And how come he didn't drive a truck
He said his name was Columbus
I just said, 'Good luck'
Who They Mention:
Christopher Columbus
Submitted by: Bill
Bob Dylan's, "Highlands"
The Lyrics:
I'm listening to Neil Young, I gotta turn up the sound
Who They Mention:
Neil Young, one of Dylan's idols
Submitted by: Feurzeug
Bob Dylan's, "Thunder On The Mountain"
The Lyrics:
I was thinkin' 'bout Alicia Keys, couldn't keep from crying
When she was born in Hell's Kitchen, I was living down the line
I'm wondering where in the world Alicia Keys could be
I been looking for her even clear through Tennessee
When she was born in Hell's Kitchen, I was living down the line
I'm wondering where in the world Alicia Keys could be
I been looking for her even clear through Tennessee
Who They Mention:
Alicia Keys
Submitted by: theinvisibleband
Bob Dylan's, "Tombstone Blues"
The Lyrics:
Now I wish I could give brother Bill his great thrill
I would set him in chains at the top of the hill
Then send out for some pillars and Cecil B DeMille
He could die happily ever after
I would set him in chains at the top of the hill
Then send out for some pillars and Cecil B DeMille
He could die happily ever after
Who They Mention:
Cecil B DeMille
Submitted by: FussBudget
Bob Dylan's, "Tombstone Blues"
The Lyrics:
The geometry of innocent flesh on the bone
Causes Galileo's math book to get thrown
At Delilah who sits worthlessly alone
But the tears on her cheeks are from laughter
Causes Galileo's math book to get thrown
At Delilah who sits worthlessly alone
But the tears on her cheeks are from laughter
Who They Mention:
Delilah
Submitted by: FussBudget
Bob Dylan's, "Tombstone Blues"
The Lyrics:
The geometry of innocent flesh on the bone
Causes Galileo's math book to get thrown
At Delilah who sits worthlessly alone
But the tears on her cheeks are from laughter
Causes Galileo's math book to get thrown
At Delilah who sits worthlessly alone
But the tears on her cheeks are from laughter
Who They Mention:
Galileo Galilei
Submitted by: FussBudget
Bob Dylan's, "Tombstone Blues"
The Lyrics:
The ghost of Belle Starr she hands down her wits
To Jezebel the nun she violently knits
A bald wig for Jack the Ripper who sits
At the head of the chamber of commerce
To Jezebel the nun she violently knits
A bald wig for Jack the Ripper who sits
At the head of the chamber of commerce
Who They Mention:
Jack The Ripper
Submitted by: FussBudget
Bob Dylan's, "Tombstone Blues"
The Lyrics:
The sweet pretty things are in bed now of course
The city fathers they're trying to endorse
The reincarnation of Paul Revere's horse
But the town has no need to be nervous
The city fathers they're trying to endorse
The reincarnation of Paul Revere's horse
But the town has no need to be nervous
Who They Mention:
Paul Revere
Submitted by: FussBudget
Bob Dylan's, "Tombstone Blues"
The Lyrics:
Well, John the Baptist after torturing a thief
Looks up at his hero the Commander-in-Chief
Saying, 'Tell me great hero, but please make it brief
Is there a hole for me to get sick in?'
Looks up at his hero the Commander-in-Chief
Saying, 'Tell me great hero, but please make it brief
Is there a hole for me to get sick in?'
Who They Mention:
John The Baptist
Submitted by: FussBudget
Bob Dylan's, "Tombstone Blues"
The Lyrics:
Where Ma Raney and Beethoven once unwrapped their bed roll
Tuba players now rehearse around the flagpole
And the national bank at a profit sells road maps for the soul
To the old folks home and the college
Tuba players now rehearse around the flagpole
And the national bank at a profit sells road maps for the soul
To the old folks home and the college
Who They Mention:
Ludwig Van Beethoven
Submitted by: FussBudget
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