Bonus EP#21 (Teaser) - The Philosophy of Modern Song (Part III) (BDA Book Club V)
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This is a teaser of Bonus EP#21 - The Philosophy of Modern Song (Part III). For full access to all bonus episodes, as well as early access to all episodes, ad-free listening and more, please consider becoming a Bobsessive for £5 + VAT (go to Patreon.com/bobdylanapproximately to sign up).
Which Nobel Prize-winner is fond of the words “hellcat” and “wench”? When Dylan describes Elvis Costello’s fans, is he really describing Bobsessives? Who read about a dangerous new drug called LSD in Time magazine, then took it? Does The Pretender really pack his own snacks? Who supported Bonnie Raitt at her ‘75 Vancouver gig? What is The Great Googa Mooga? In Witchy Woman, who covers who in cow shit?
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