His Bobness turns 80 today and the tributes are flowing. So let me join them. We have been so lucky to live in his time. A flawed character like all of us, but his genius prevails.
There's many favourite songs to choose from, but I am going for Cold Iron Bounds from the 1997 album Time Out of Mind which marked his 'comeback' after a fallow period in the 80's and 90's.
This is a fabulous live video of Bob and his band shot for the film Masked and Anonymous. All done in a single take without missing a beat. The band is absolutely cooking and Bob turns out some wonderful guitar licks.
About four minutes in he turns to the lead guitarist to give him 'the look' - 'come back in to the rhythm man it's time for another verse.' The guitarist gets another look signaling the end of the song. All great stuff. Even Bob can't help but flash the faintest of smiles at the end - he knows that was good, real good.
Throw Bob on the turntable and toast to his good health. Until next time, peace and love.
