On Tue, 12 Feb 2002 14:50:59 -0000 "Laurent Olszer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Actually I've always wondered too why Dylan became so popular. > I don't have the answer. The reasons that were given are good but > there's one small problem: that is how do you explain his popularity > OUTSIDE the U.S.. I mean in countries with no Vietnam war, different > social problems altogether and in which the "messages" wouldn't be > understood the same way if at all... Apart from his qualities of poetic and musical genius (which I think carry through at least to Western audiences regardless of language differences), I think Dylan is popular because he doesn't put on any airs and is totally himself without apology. He isn't especially beautiful to look at and his voice isn't all that great, yet he still gets up on the stage and is famous - I think many people find this appealing or somehow identify with him in this way. It is as though he is a representative of/for inner truth and beauty. He is very captivating on the stage - very intense when performing and beautiful to watch. (I love Bob Dylan!) I haven't really been reading this thread, so sorry if I've repeated anything someone else has said. Marian Vienna
