Dylan or Morrison
Posted by: Harry Bennett on 19 October 2013
Which do you most enjoy?
Its Van for me, never really got into Bob Dylan. But being a native of Belfast was certainly the catalyst.
Harry
Posted on: 20 October 2013 by joerand
Posted on: 20 October 2013 by Harry Bennett
Jim Dylan
Posted on: 20 October 2013 by ewemon
Dylan because of his output.
Posted on: 20 October 2013 by Steve C
Dylan for me 
Posted on: 20 October 2013 by Quad 33
Dylan for me too but Morrison wins on grumpiness but only just
Graham
Posted on: 20 October 2013 by Kevin-W
How about a great British compromise?
Posted on: 20 October 2013 by FangfossFlyer
Bob.
Looking forward to seeing him in Blackpool in November.
Richard
Posted on: 20 October 2013 by Tony2011
Posted on: 20 October 2013 by Steve J
Bob all the way. Van's good, Dylan's great.
Posted on: 20 October 2013 by Harry Bennett
Have always found Mr Dylan's vocal tone a bit of a barrier to his work.
Posted on: 20 October 2013 by Zipperheadbanjo
Bob. He's just in another league.
Posted on: 20 October 2013 by Kevin-W
Originally Posted by Harry Bennett:
Have always found Mr Dylan's vocal tone a bit of a barrier to his work.
I feel the same about Morrison's voice. Like fingernails on a blackboard or a duck being garotted. Just awful.
Posted on: 20 October 2013 by digger628
Always liked Van the Man but come on, he's not even close to the same league as Dylan. When you consider the volume of his output, and the fact that he has continued to produce outstanding albums (OK, a few duds ) over a career spanning almost 50 years, I think there really is nobody that can touch him.
Posted on: 20 October 2013 by matt podniesinski
Posted on: 20 October 2013 by joerand
Years ago I would have said Van. But I gained a greater appreciation for Dylan and his vocal stylings from his work with the Traveling Wilburys. Recently I've bought more Bob than Van.
Posted on: 20 October 2013 by dave4jazz
Originally Posted by digger628:
Always liked Van the Man but come on, he's not even close to the same league as Dylan. When you consider the volume of his output, and the fact that he has continued to produce outstanding albums (OK, a few duds ) over a career spanning almost 50 years, I think there really is nobody that can touch him.
+1
Posted on: 21 October 2013 by The Strat (Fender)
I can only take either in small doses. Despite his lyrical genius old Zimmer sounds like a fog horn rubbed up with sandpaper. Van has done some magic stuff but I'm sorry Astral Weeks is just a dirge.
Posted on: 21 October 2013 by gary yeowell
Not even close for me, Bob by a country mile.
Posted on: 22 October 2013 by joerand
Originally Posted by digger628:
Always liked Van the Man but come on, he's not even close to the same league as Dylan. When you consider the volume of his output, and the fact that he has continued to produce outstanding albums (OK, a few duds ) over a career spanning almost 50 years, I think there really is nobody that can touch him.
There are at least a couple singer/songwriters that rival or exceed Dylan's productivity; Paul McCartney and Neil Young. But yeah, Van pales in comparison.
Posted on: 22 October 2013 by dave4jazz
Originally Posted by joerand:
Originally Posted by digger628:
Always liked Van the Man but come on, he's not even close to the same league as Dylan. When you consider the volume of his output, and the fact that he has continued to produce outstanding albums (OK, a few duds ) over a career spanning almost 50 years, I think there really is nobody that can touch him.
There are at least a couple singer/songwriters that rival or exceed Dylan's productivity; Paul McCartney and Neil Young. But yeah, Van pales in comparison.
Neil Young maybe but Paul McCartney! I would include the Beatles in any shortlist but I guess we are only considering singer/songwriters here. In that case what about James Taylor, Jackson Browne or Paul Simon? But nobody tops Dylan.
Posted on: 22 October 2013 by Harry Bennett
Gee not much support for Van on the forum at this stage.
I must revisit the few Dylan albums I have for a more concerted listen.
I think his song writing and longevity speak for themselves but not too sure that I may ever take to his mono tones.
Harry
Posted on: 22 October 2013 by dave4jazz
Originally Posted by Harry Bennett:
Gee not much support for Van on the forum at this stage.
I must revisit the few Dylan albums I have for a more concerted listen.
I think his song writing and longevity speak for themselves but not too sure that I may ever take to his mono tones.
Harry
Have you heard "Blood on the Tracks" or "Nashville Skyline"? Or the compilations "The Essential Bob Dylan" and "Bob Dylan Biograph"? Good places to start IMHO.
Posted on: 22 October 2013 by Ron Brinsdon
If it's a live show, Van for me but if I want to sit back and listen critically at home then electric Bob every time.
Ron
Posted on: 22 October 2013 by Harry Bennett
Dave, had a quick listen last night to blonde on blonde, first 4 or 5 tracks, and quite enjoyed. I also do have "Essential" and Blood in the tracks which I will certainly listen to this week. A good friend at worked recommended them to me recently & suggested a few listens to really appreciate, this we know applies in most cases especially with good recordings from talented artists.
Harry
Posted on: 22 October 2013 by Harry Bennett
I have not seen Dylan live but been to two of Van's concerts while living in Ireland. The first time was at the Point theatre in Dublin and must admit that my heart was pumping overtime as the show began and rightly so as musically it was magnificent. Unfortunately Van left the stage early after an agitated performance.
Harry
