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November 16, 2009

New Bob Dylan Video - "Must Be Santa"

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Robert Zimmerman's Christmas In The Heart polka gets itself a jolly house party video complete with dancing, drinking, fighting, short shorts, and an empathetic Santa. It was directed by Nash Edgerton, who did "Beyond Here Lies Nothing." Unlike that clip, which starred Amanda Aardsma and Joel Stoffe, here lies Bobby long-hair cautiously carrying a candle, sipping wine, cutting a rug, etc.

If you're in a quieter mood, though, there's always Crystal Antlers's unrelated cover of Dylan's "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue." Oddly enough. Consider it a stocking stuffer:

Crystal Antlers - "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue" (Bob Dylan Cover) (MP3)
(via Weekly Tape Deck via Fader)

Christmas In The Heart is out via Sony. It's worth noting "all of the artist's U.S. royalties from sales of these recordings will be donated to Feeding America, guaranteeing that more than four million meals will be provided to more than 1.4 million people in need this year's holiday season." You'll find more info at dylanchristmas.

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Bob, you do it for me still.

Posted by: king vidor at 11/16/09 7:20 PM  | Reply
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1. Is that long hair real?
2. What inspired the creation of his Christmas album?
3. Has Bob Dylan completely lost his mind?

Posted by: Spikelee3000 profile link at 11/16/09 7:48 PM  | Reply
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What year did he die?

Posted by: Walty profile link at 11/16/09 8:52 PM  | Reply
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this makes the whole album make sense! i love it!

Posted by: dave at 11/16/09 9:10 PM  | Reply
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Wait a second...
Isn't he Jewish?
(disclaimer: I'm well aware he went through a huge Christian phase, and I am aware that Christmas, although it contains the word "Christ" in its name, is no longer a Christian only holiday. I'm just trying to have a little laugh. I also know if you have to explain yourself then it isn't funny.)

Posted by: WillDewBadley profile link at 11/16/09 9:45 PM  | Reply
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He converted to Christianity in the 1980s.

Posted by: Adam  in reply to WillDewBadley's comment at 11/16/09 10:43 PM  | Reply
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The video complements the song perfectly! Funny stuff. The Crystal Antlers cover is nice too, seems to be equally inspired by the melody from the Them cover of the same song.

Posted by: Coj profile link at 11/16/09 9:48 PM  | Reply
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Northern Exposure and the dead Pretenders smiling...good stuff...

Posted by: Floating Coconut...Grow Fins at 11/17/09 5:51 AM  | Reply
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can a fella have a party? lighten up , y'all !

Posted by: djagavesweet at 11/17/09 10:38 AM  | Reply
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1. No, it is a wig.
2. All of Dylan’s royalties from the album benefit Feeding America and other international charities. From the man himself - “It’s a tragedy that more than 35 million people in this country alone — 12 million of those children — often go to bed hungry and wake up each morning unsure of where their next meal is coming from."
3. Obviously you know nothing of the genius of Dylan. The man has never played by anyone's rules but his own. He is totally off his rocker, always has been and that is what makes him one of the most unique and compelling figures in history.

Posted by: mr. poopypants at 11/17/09 10:52 AM  | Reply
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Mr. poopypants, your screen name accurately reflects your personality.

["Obviously you know nothing of the genius of Dylan."]

I was just poking fun at a goofy video. I'm aware Mr. Dylan isn't trying to start a revolution with his Must Be Santa cover. I'm also aware that he does whatever people don't expect him to do (Self titled album of covers, abandoning the hippie movement, Victoria's Secret commercial, etc, etc.). None of this is news to me.

Lighten up, hipster.

Posted by: Spikelee3000 profile link at 11/17/09 11:17 AM  | Reply
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Using a screen name like Spikelee3000 with a photo of Andrew WK is a pathetic attempt to gain hipster cred. By posting lame questions to appear funny or goofy makes you look even more like a douchebag.

I on the other hand cannot control my bowels and shit myself on a regular basis.

Posted by: mr. poopypants at 11/17/09 12:09 PM  | Reply
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I don't think Spike Lee has anything to do with hipsters, and Andrew WK is just a goofball. Starting arguments on the internet is the sign of a true douchebag, Mr. Poopypants. Besides, if I wanted "hipster cred," I'd be kissing your hipster ass right now.

Posted by: Spikelee3000 profile link at 11/17/09 12:40 PM  | Reply
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don't get any corn stuck in your teeth...

Posted by: mr. poopypants at 11/17/09 12:48 PM  | Reply
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LOLLERCOASTER

Posted by: Spikelee3000 profile link at 11/17/09 12:49 PM  | Reply
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Mr. Poopypants loses argument by default because he shits his pants

Posted by: K at 11/17/09 1:32 PM  | Reply
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that is monsieur poopy halète to you K. Once you pull your head out of my trousers and swallow the logs you're licking, then maybe, just maybe you can call me poopy.

Posted by: mr. poopypants at 11/17/09 1:49 PM  | Reply
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Ya, that was stupid for me to say but dude, seriously stop posting this shit on a music blog. The reason i said something was because you were being a douch by posting your shit comments, lets talk music for once on this fucking blog instead of posting sarcastic opinion to everything.


On a lighter side, I'm curious, Has Dylan made any christmas albums in the past? And does anybody recommend it?

Posted by: K  in reply to mr. poopypants's comment at 11/17/09 4:23 PM  | Reply
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Yes, he has made several Christmas albums.

Posted by: Paul Ramon  in reply to K's comment at 11/18/09 6:27 PM  | Reply
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No, he has never made a Christmas album before, but he has made records with overtly Christian themes: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saved_(album)

Posted by: Johnnyboy  in reply to Paul Ramon's comment at 11/20/09 6:29 PM  | Reply
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Hilarious poop jokes. Did elementary school let out already? I think it's nap time.

Posted by: Wow at 11/17/09 3:48 PM  | Reply
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What did I miss...I just woke up from my nap...I nodded off counting the endless volumes of Christmas albums Dylan has released....

Posted by: mr. poopypants at 11/17/09 4:28 PM  | Reply
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mr. poopypants is a fuck tard.

Posted by: uckyoupoopypants at 11/18/09 1:31 PM  | Reply
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yeah mr.poopypants sure does sound like a prick, doesnt he.

Posted by: johndylan at 11/20/09 1:04 PM  | Reply
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