What a soul you have, to feel the pain in a song 45 years old as if the wounds were still fresh. It's listeners like you that make singers keep singing. Thanks for opening it up.
Absolutely this young man has incredible depth of music appreciation. When she says ‘ I’ve already paid!’ My breath stops for a minute. Song from my youth ❤️
I was going to leave a comment, but this person says it all. First time on this channel; thank you JBLEHAL, for your sharing - and your pure depth of feeling as you listened to this timeless love song! Danielle
She also wrote To Bobby for him..... and Yes, she gave Dylan his big break.... I just love Joan.... not sure if you read her book "And a Voice to Sing with" ... she speaks about the " The Unwashed Phenomenon, the Original Vagabond"
And he broke her heart. Took her on tour (with the Band) and never invited her on stage. She said she doesn’t know why she didn’t leave, stuck with the tour. She paints and so does Bob. She just had a show. She’s still political. She gave her last tour last year. Bob only stopped because of Covid. Both around 80.
@@foxandscout He invited her on the Rolling Thunder tour ten years later and if you watch the Scorsese film you can see and feel that chemistry between them. Her book is very revealing about their last encounter... it better make the Bob Dylan biopic
@@politicalprincess1 Dylan broke her heart on that tour. He was kind of a scumbag. He’s my hero, but still-he hurt her by never even once asking her to join him on stage.
Actually, although she was well known before he was, when they met he was already rising fast, and soon shot past her into stratospheric fame. She did not have a hand in his ascent. But they were truly the "King and Queen of Folk Music" in 1963.
By-ezz. She has the most wonderful voice, and her songs are meaningful. She is an apex artist. This song still gives me chills, even after all these years. I have this album from back in the day.
I was very young when this song came out, my mom had the record and she played it on the stereo. It brings tears to my eyes, because this song is so beautiful, and listening to it with my mom. I miss her so much. Thank you for playing this. 💕
Your mum and I were probably listening to it at the same time. I sang Joan Baez and Dylan songs to my daughter when she was in her crib. She is now a musician herself, an exponent of both classical and world music. But her DNA is the folk poetry of her crib. Stephanie, I can only guess how delighted and proud your mother would be that this song and this genre of music still resonates with you. Love and hugs from Australia. xx 🤍
I have seen Joan Baez in concert twice - way down here in Australia, 40 years apart! Her voice still gets into my soul. Diamonds and Rust is poetry, is life, is love, is loss, is sweetness, is sorrow. I adore her. Her versions of Dylan's songs are gems also. The frisson of their relationship is no less mutual respect and awe, their collaborations sublime. Baez and Dylan's music underpinned a generation's social awakening. Unique. Timeless. Often gorgeous.
Joan Baez and Bob Dylan were an item back in the early 'sixties, both personally and as a frequent singing duo. She was a star in the folk music scene, and helped him get his start. They broke up, and he married Sara Lowndes. He wrote "Visions of Johanna" about the feelings he still had for Baez. Baez wrote this song about a late night phone call Dylan made to her when he was going through his divorce. He wanted to get her opinion on a song he'd written, "Lily, Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts". Dylan also wrote a song about this phone conversation called "You're a Big Girl Now". In his song it seems he wanted to get back together with her and she turned him down. Later, when they were waiting backstage to perform together for the first time in years, Dylan made mention to her of "that sing you wrote about me", meaning "Diamonds and Rust". Baez looked straight at him and said, "What makes you think it's about you?" He scoffed, "Oh, come on, Joanie."
At one point, the public statement (perhaps from Baez herself) was that the song was about her ex-husband, draft protestor David Harris. But I don't think that fooled anyone. The data in the lyrics didn't add up.
Joan wrote and performs this song, solo, playing the guitar herself. The song is about her relationship with poet/singer/songwriter Bob Dylan. Besides being a songwriter and singer herself, she was an activist against the Vietnam war, and for civil rights and environmental causes. Thanks for reacting to this song - it's one of my folk music favorites.
She has such an incredible voice. There's a story that Joan was singing a song, Dylan was listening and said that's a beautiful song Joan. She replied well Bob you ought to know you wrote it. Two incredible artists.
My eyes are dripping- thanks for sharing this with us, JB. Some music, some love, is worth the tears... Joan and Bob changed the world . Love'll do that.
You have the soul of a true artist. So wonderful to see these people that I grew up with and loved way back then being appreciated again. This is true talent. Joan Baez was and is a fabulous person. She was very vocal during the Civil Rights Movement. Loved this.
I think Joanne has one of the most unique and beautiful voices I've ever heard. I was around at the time when Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and Pete Seeger, etc. we're on the scene. Joan's voice was just magical.
I love that her magical lyrics are highlighted right on the screen. It's like reading the poetry while it is set to the beautiful music of this song...and of course the progression of those photos of Baez & Dylan makes it all perfection. Thank you so very much, JBLETHAL !
Hey sunshine!! Yet another beautiful reaction video! Although i have heard Joan Baez before, i had never this song, and oh, what a masterpiece!!! Her voice in this song is kind of hypnotic!! Another great choice my friend!!! Sending you peace, hugs, blessings, and prayers for continuing great health!!!
Another artist that sounds similar to Joan is Judy Collins. You would probably like her too. She has a beautiful voice and talented songwriter too.... Send in the Clowns, Someday Soon, Born to the Breed and many others.
Omg thats right. Almost forgot her. Our era was so jammed packed with the best music ever. I am still listening and hearing new stuff from that time. Joan Baez voice.,,ohhhh maaan. This song.., heartache . They don't make this music anymore...
I've had the pleasure of hearing Joan Baez live, and I can tell you that her voice will raise the hair on the back of you neck. For those who don't know, Joan Baez was already very well known as a folk singer when Bob Dylan came on the scene. Joan invited him to join her on stage, and helped get his career started. They were more or less of a couple for a number of years, often sharing the stage when one or the other played. That is, until one show where Joan showed up, and Bob did not invite her onto the stage. That was his way of telling her it was over. If you know Joan at all, you know that she could stand alone on a stage, with ony her acoustic guitar, and keep thousands entranced with her voice. She was also very active in opposing the military draft, and the USA invasion of Viet Nam.
I witnessed Ms Baez (a phenomenon herself) four times in concert during the late 70s - early 80s. Her glorious voice, exceptional guitar playing, storytelling, and wicked sense of humor enthralled her audiences. Google photos for Joan Baez and the civil rights movement. At 18 she had become one of MLK’s most trusted “angel’s” ... a remarkable lady indeed ❤️
Great choice. Ok might want to hear her do The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down. She still performs and has done a song protesting the current situation in the States. Actually, pretty much everything she has done either singly or with others. Can't go wrong.
I've been a fan of Joan Baez since she began her career. I've probably heard this song 500 times. Growing up in Arizona in the 1960's, this song was played on the radio every half hour by DJ "Wolfman Jack". It's such a healing balm when a musician reveals their pain through music. Especially when your young and hurting and aren't good with words. Thanks for playing it.
Dylan broke her heart . Shes a poet and the mist beautiful singer . I love that youre so touched by this song . You have a great soul . Thanks for playing one of my favourite song of all time ❤❤❤
I was a teenager listening to Joan Baez. She has an incredible voice. I saw her live at the Hammersmith Odeon in London and she sang without the microphone and filled the auditorium. She and Dylan were very close.
I felt the same way, 40+ years ago. I dove into Joan's music and have never stopped. You may want to look at the photo of a young girl being escorted into school, Yupp, it's Joan by her side. keep looking, so much more to Joan then you could ever believe.
Came across you as a reviewer when I saw you were doing this song. I heard it when it came out in the 70s. It was stunning and heartbreaking, and I've never forgotten it. And thank you for being a REAL reviewer, one who actually listens to the music and the lyrics... and willing to understand the depth of what it brings!!
This song is so haunting and beautiful. I remember I was 15 years old the year it came out. Being a fan of rock legends like Led Zeppelin and other Rockers, I was ready for something totally different to listen to and feel under the song's spell. It is still one of my all favorite songs.
The 1960s and '70s featured some simply amazing female singer/songwriters: Joan Baez, Judy Collins, Joni Mitchell, just to name a quick three...all had hauntingly beautiful voices that could cut through any orchestration to pierce the listener's soul...Joan Baez (that's Joan like "bone," and "BUY-ehz") sang at the March on Washington, where Martin Luther King gave his "I Have a Dream" speech...,check out her version of "We Shall Overcome." Judy Collins' voice was just as spectacular...check out "Amazing Grace," which became one of her signature songs...probably my favorite song by Joni Mitchell would be "Both Sides Now." All 3 women are worthy of several reactions!
yes, the did it, and yes, he did break her heart. the only ones that can break our heart are the ones we truly love. he had a piece of her heart, and he threw it away. I just realized, Joan was the diamond, and Bob was the rust. And they still are...........
The line "you burst on the scene already a legend." Is referring to the fact that Dylan was and is known as the folk singer to transcend into rock. His blues festival performance where he used an electric guitar is what made him legendary and that's what she was hinting at
Joan tells such beautiful tales in her music. LUBA THE BARONESS and THE ALTERBOY AND THE THIEF are two more excellent examples of her ability to paint a picture through music and lyrics.
I think you’ll love all the other songs of hers I suggested, even if you don’t react to them, just listen on your own. I’m so glad you did this one. I would have suggested it but I wasn’t sure if you’d seen Jamel do it a couple weeks ago. But please keep listening to her. My dad used to play guitar and sing her songs to get us to sleep. She’s my home. ❤️
One of the greatest voices - when you hear this song, it tells a straight story, but there are so many levels to it, and clever lyrics - a great performance.
I love your reactions. I've been privileged to listen to all this fine music for many years (I'm 66 years young). It gives me pleasure to see you hearing today and liking it also.
Exceptional song she wrote about her relationship with Bob Dylan. Joan Baez was THE voice in folk music. Both of them leaders in the era of folk. Her vocal legacy is quite a great one. Thanks so much. Memories . She sings many of Dylan’s songs. One of my favorites she covers is Forever Young.
Bought this album when it first came out, still listen to it. Oh, those exes that call you up out of the blue sometimes years later. This is what you need after those conversations. Bittersweet, but really is heart-healing.
Joan Baez has given me chills since the 60's. Saw her in person at UCLA when I was 16. Have always loved her voice & her ballads. Yes she did have a relationship with Bob Dylan.
Joan is the best of the Folk singer's of the 60s. I learned to play the guitar because of Joan, and Peter, Paul and Mary. You must listen to Judy Collins also. Joan was a social activist as well as a singer. Her voice is haunting. I love watching your reactions because you have a sensitive and precious heart. 🤗
I got to see Joan and Bob in concert together, I didn't realize how special it was at the time. It was an amazing time when there were so many fantastic things happening, music was just one of them...
Amazingly enough i've been hearing that song in my head for the last ten days. I think I was about 10-11 years old when the album came out and my older brother had the album 'Diamonds and Rust' around 1976. I wanted to play it for myself in the last week but I was scared that it might not have aged well...no, still makes me cry, 40 years later . Some things still resonate, like echos over time , still beautiful :) IF you like that you may like ' Suzanne ' by Leonard Cohen. He's not a great singer but a great Canadian poet that put his words to music, there's been nothing like him since he's passed
The only thing better than this song is watching you hearing it and reacting to the beauty of her voice/heart! ♥️ I'm so glad that you liked it! Joan is Amazing!
Beautiful reaction my friend. Bob and Joan were the voices of EVERY generation. Music is the universal language (especially this music). It can cross all borders, religions, races, cultures etc. It can cure your anxiety and depression.
Bob Dylan and Joan Baez revived the folk tradition. Joan Baez had a wonderful voice. Bob Dylan had a weird voice, wrote some great songs and became a big star. Great to hear them again. Then along came the Beatles. It was a time of a huge culture change. Great to see again. God Bless You.
You have a heart of gold. I so enjoy your reactions. I fell in love with Joan Baez in the early 1960s. She is an enormous talent who took her message to the people. Marched with Martin Luther King and was a part of all of the civil rights movements all through 1960s and beyond. Check out her song Birmingham Sunday from her 5th album. She still performs. Her latest work was about our previous President titled Nasty Man. Her folk music from 1959 through the end of the 1960s is beautiful. She branched out into other styles in the 1970s. Keep up the good work.
you should watch Joan Baez sing it ain't me babe from her 1965 concert, her feelings whilst singing are reflected on her face....almost as though you can glimpse her soul once she is singing....a beautiful soul.
Found it couple months ago, blown away sends me somewhere no other song has in my 61 yrs .Such a treat to listen to it driving,waking up or off to bed sublime ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I love your reactions, so natural and heartfelt, keep it up. We were privileged to go and see Joan live in York, England a couple of years ago. Her voice is wonderful, this song for me was the highlight of the show.
Your reactions are very perceptive, thank you! I first saw Joan Baez in concert in 1970 in L.A., I think I got my first album of hers in '69. Her voice is astonishing, as is her soul. She participated in the 1965 Selma to Montgomery march for voting rights, and she sang We Shall Overcome at the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. She started in the folk movement way back in the 50's, and as of last year she was still performing. Hope you try more of her music, and the wikipedia article is pretty good if you want more info ; ).
One of the most emotial love song I ever heard. I saw Joan on stage 3 times in France and Swizerland in the 80's and this song was the climax of the concert and led me to tears each time. Joan was such a Voice and a Consciousness and she still is !
One of my favourite songs, a bittersweet lovsong about her relationship with Bob Dylan.. Live this is wonderful and she often duets with incredible artists for it. Joan Baez consummate folk catalogue too.. Protest singer Very brave gutsy woman with a lot of soul and incredible musical talent. Jesse is another good song, so is Hush Little Baby, Forever Young, Blowin In The Wind, The Wind of The Old Days and Suzanne.. Her versions are beautiful.. X
Oh God, now you've hit on one of my all-time favorite singer-songwriters. Thank you for the reaction. There's a song/poem that she did that always gave me chills, "Song in the Blood." It's from her 1968 album, Baptism. For many people, it's different than anything they've ever heard. What do you think?
Omg, love that one Fred! It used to creep me out a little as a kid. So different, like you said. Joan is everything to me. (I’m the guilty party that has been pestering James for months 😄)
@@karaminalee Thanks for making the request. You've got great taste in music. Yes, "Song in the Blood" is a bit dark from the very first line, but the poetry is delivered beautifully until the final almost deafening crescendo. Pure art.
@@justcallmefred4644 anyone who loves Joan as much as you do is good in my book! 😊 Yes! That is absolutely beautifully delivered poetry. I could listen to Joan read or sing anything.
This masterpiece has been one of my favorites since it came out. It took me a long time to figure out what she meant by “ the girl on the half shell “..... it’s a reference to Venus (Roman goddess of love, sex, beauty & fertility. ) She is usually depicted standing or lying on a giant seashell.
Thank you for playing this, I had forgotten how unique and powerful her voice is! Another favourite of mine from Joan Baez is “Jesse come home”. I think you’d enjoy it too. I love watching you react to the songs I grew up with - they sure take me back in time - and your immediate connection to these great artists show how timeless good music is. Love your channel, it’s one of my favourites xx
I was born in 1961 and it's fair to say Joan Baez songs took deep root in my psyche. I idolised her voice and tried to imitate her style when I was a young teen with little success. Have a listen to her performance of "What have they done to the rain?" by Malvina Reynolds. Warning: it WILL break your heart so don't pick a day when you're feeling blue.
I attended a Joan Baez concert at the Royal Albert Hall decades ago, and that crystalline voice filled that glorious space. Do listen to 'Plaisir D'Amour', 'Baby Blue'.
I love this song. I grew up listening to the Judas Priest cover, it hit's differently. It's a beautiful song, my dad loves Bob Dylan. He cried the last time I saw him while he showed me a video of Bob Dylan singing Mr. Tambourine Man live at Newport Folk Festival in 1964. I love music.
She generally did covers of really ancient ballads , but wrote this for Bob . She also was filmed at Woodstock 1969 , singing the Union organizing song , JOE HILL . Led Zepplin did a rock version of her song , BABE IM GONNA LEAVE YOU .
One of my favorite songs. Pure poetry, with so much raw personal emotion. Thank you SO much for reacting to this. I’ve requested it to other reactors but nobody’s done it. Their loss! You are captivating to watch- so genuine & intelligent. Good guy, too. Keep doing what you’re doing. Ignore the haters. They’re just jealous.
1975 was quite a year for music. Joan gave us this song, the Carpenters gave us Horizon. I fealt the same way when I first heard Diamonds and Rust. It's been on my playlist for years.
This is an original Joan Biaz! He did break her heart after she introduced him during he huge gigs (he did not reciprocate). Vietnam era, active anti-war. Marched with MLK & sang during the walk to Washington.
Thanks for this. It's BY-EZ, a Spanish name. Oh, yeah, she helped make him famous in every way she could when she was the "Queen of Folk Music" and he dumped her unceremoniously, no warning. She adored him.
great reaction to a great song from a pure singer. I have listened to this dozens of times, but always end with tears down my face.... saw her in a small local club a few years ago, a peak life experience!
Yes, she loved him so. She was already famous and invited him to join her onstage . But Dylan is a genius, he could not have gone unnoticed. Washington Square is in Greenwich Village Ny, the height of the art scene in the 50s and 60s. Cafe music playing. In the street everywhere. An era
What a soul you have, to feel the pain in a song 45 years old as if the wounds were still fresh. It's listeners like you that make singers keep singing. Thanks for opening it up.
Well said, Matt. ☮️
Absolutely this young man has incredible depth of music appreciation.
When she says ‘ I’ve already paid!’ My breath stops for a minute. Song from my youth ❤️
I was going to leave a comment, but this person says it all. First time on this channel; thank you JBLEHAL, for your sharing - and your pure depth of feeling as you listened to this timeless love song! Danielle
In my opinion, one of the most beautiful songs ever written and sung by the great Joan Baez. A career that has spanned over 6 decades.
I agree.
Agree
"we both could have died right then and there": such a powerful statement; pure happiness
That line always stands out to me. Doesn’t get much better.
speaking strictly for me..... is just devastating-
When I first heard her sing that line nearly 50 years ago I thought she loved him, really loved him. Her pain was palpable.
First time hearing it today and that’s the line that stood out for me. ❤
Nope. I disagree with your interpretation.
She wrote this song about Bob Dylan, so yes you are correct. My favorite Joan Baez song. She actually was famous first and took him on tour with her.
She also wrote To Bobby for him..... and Yes, she gave Dylan his big break.... I just love Joan.... not sure if you read her book "And a Voice to Sing with" ... she speaks about the " The Unwashed Phenomenon, the Original Vagabond"
And he broke her heart. Took her on tour (with the Band) and never invited her on stage. She said she doesn’t know why she didn’t leave, stuck with the tour. She paints and so does Bob. She just had a show. She’s still political. She gave her last tour last year. Bob only stopped because of Covid. Both around 80.
@@foxandscout He invited her on the Rolling Thunder tour ten years later and if you watch the Scorsese film you can see and feel that chemistry between them. Her book is very revealing about their last encounter... it better make the Bob Dylan biopic
@@politicalprincess1 Dylan broke her heart on that tour. He was kind of a scumbag. He’s my hero, but still-he hurt her by never even once asking her to join him on stage.
@@foxandscoutHe's a gifted poet who can't sing and did Joan dirty.
Joan was the voice of her generation. This song was so personal and raw. It stands alone in the lost love category.
You, my brother, are what I consider to be an "old soul"... Thank you.
A man with heart.
Joan brought Bob Dylan into the limelight. She was known as a folk singer. Awesome voice.
Actually, although she was well known before he was, when they met he was already rising fast, and soon shot past her into stratospheric fame. She did not have a hand in his ascent. But they were truly the "King and Queen of Folk Music" in 1963.
By-ezz. She has the most wonderful voice, and her songs are meaningful. She is an apex artist. This song still gives me chills, even after all these years. I have this album from back in the day.
I'm 58 and I've been hearing Joan's voice all of my life.
I was very young when this song came out, my mom had the record and she played it on the stereo. It brings tears to my eyes, because this song is so beautiful, and listening to it with my mom. I miss her so much. Thank you for playing this. 💕
Your mum and I were probably listening to it at the same time. I sang Joan Baez and Dylan songs to my daughter when she was in her crib. She is now a musician herself, an exponent of both classical and world music. But her DNA is the folk poetry of her crib. Stephanie, I can only guess how delighted and proud your mother would be that this song and this genre of music still resonates with you. Love and hugs from Australia. xx 🤍
Yes ❤
I have seen Joan Baez in concert twice - way down here in Australia, 40 years apart! Her voice still gets into my soul. Diamonds and Rust is poetry, is life, is love, is loss, is sweetness, is sorrow. I adore her.
Her versions of Dylan's songs are gems also. The frisson of their relationship is no less mutual respect and awe, their collaborations sublime. Baez and Dylan's music underpinned a generation's social awakening. Unique. Timeless. Often gorgeous.
Joan Ba-ez. Protest singer of the Late 60s and early 70s.
Joan Baez and Bob Dylan were an item back in the early 'sixties, both personally and as a frequent singing duo. She was a star in the folk music scene, and helped him get his start. They broke up, and he married Sara Lowndes. He wrote "Visions of Johanna" about the feelings he still had for Baez. Baez wrote this song about a late night phone call Dylan made to her when he was going through his divorce. He wanted to get her opinion on a song he'd written, "Lily, Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts". Dylan also wrote a song about this phone conversation called "You're a Big Girl Now". In his song it seems he wanted to get back together with her and she turned him down.
Later, when they were waiting backstage to perform together for the first time in years, Dylan made mention to her of "that sing you wrote about me", meaning "Diamonds and Rust". Baez looked straight at him and said, "What makes you think it's about you?" He scoffed, "Oh, come on, Joanie."
Good info.
I didn't know all of that, thanks. ☮️
At one point, the public statement (perhaps from Baez herself) was that the song was about her ex-husband, draft protestor David Harris. But I don't think that fooled anyone. The data in the lyrics didn't add up.
She did eventually admit it was about him. And he has repeatedly said he loves the song and that "her poetry isn't lousy."
Yes! I requested this because you reacted to Bob Dylan. Thank you. You have made the Christmas of an English woman in lockdown. Bless you 💖
Her name is pronounced Bye-ez. No criticism, just information.
Actually she’s says it’s one syllable Bize. But she didn’t seem to care how people pronounce it
Joan wrote and performs this song, solo, playing the guitar herself. The song is about her relationship with poet/singer/songwriter Bob Dylan. Besides being a songwriter and singer herself, she was an activist against the Vietnam war, and for civil rights and environmental causes. Thanks for reacting to this song - it's one of my folk music favorites.
She has such an incredible voice. There's a story that Joan was singing a song, Dylan was listening and said that's a beautiful song Joan. She replied well Bob you ought to know you wrote it. Two incredible artists.
True story
My eyes are dripping- thanks for sharing this with us, JB. Some music, some love, is worth the tears... Joan and Bob changed the world . Love'll do that.
You have the soul of a true artist. So wonderful to see these people that I grew up with and loved way back then being appreciated again. This is true talent. Joan Baez was and is a fabulous person. She was very vocal during the Civil Rights Movement. Loved this.
Her voice is pure gold and the text of the song tells such a sad story, beautifully sung. One of the best love songs I've heard !
"As I recall your eyes were bluer than robin's eggs, my poetry was lousy you said..."
She speaks of his beauty but also how he could be ugly.
I think Joanne has one of the most unique and beautiful voices I've ever heard. I was around at the time when Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and Pete Seeger, etc. we're on the scene. Joan's voice was just magical.
I love your journey of musical discovery.
I love that her magical lyrics are highlighted right on the screen. It's like reading the poetry while it is set to the beautiful music of this song...and of course the progression of those photos of Baez & Dylan makes it all perfection. Thank you so very much, JBLETHAL !
Hey sunshine!! Yet another beautiful reaction video! Although i have heard Joan Baez before, i had never this song, and oh, what a masterpiece!!! Her voice in this song is kind of hypnotic!! Another great choice my friend!!! Sending you peace, hugs, blessings, and prayers for continuing great health!!!
Thank you so much 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡
I loved her Beautiful soprano voice and her guitar playing. More important was her message.
Another artist that sounds similar to Joan is Judy Collins. You would probably like her too. She has a beautiful voice and talented songwriter too.... Send in the Clowns, Someday Soon, Born to the Breed and many others.
Omg thats right. Almost forgot her. Our era was so jammed packed with the best music ever. I am still listening and hearing new stuff from that time. Joan Baez voice.,,ohhhh maaan. This song.., heartache . They don't make this music anymore...
@@mstewart109 I totally agree! So sad isn't it? It really was a magical time I think. There were really some TRUE artists in our day :)
Thank you.Your reaction was touching and this is a haunting, beautiful song.
I've had the pleasure of hearing Joan Baez live, and I can tell you that her voice will raise the hair on the back of you neck. For those who don't know, Joan Baez was already very well known as a folk singer when Bob Dylan came on the scene. Joan invited him to join her on stage, and helped get his career started. They were more or less of a couple for a number of years, often sharing the stage when one or the other played. That is, until one show where Joan showed up, and Bob did not invite her onto the stage. That was his way of telling her it was over. If you know Joan at all, you know that she could stand alone on a stage, with ony her acoustic guitar, and keep thousands entranced with her voice. She was also very active in opposing the military draft, and the USA invasion of Viet Nam.
I don't think I have ever seen anybody more natural in "reaction videos" than you. Totally real and genuine.
I witnessed Ms Baez (a phenomenon herself) four times in concert during the late 70s - early 80s. Her glorious voice, exceptional guitar playing, storytelling, and wicked sense of humor enthralled her audiences. Google photos for Joan Baez and the civil rights movement. At 18 she had become one of MLK’s most trusted “angel’s” ... a remarkable lady indeed ❤️
Great choice. Ok might want to hear her do The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down. She still performs and has done a song protesting the current situation in the States. Actually, pretty much everything she has done either singly or with others. Can't go wrong.
I've been a fan of Joan Baez since she began her career. I've probably heard this song 500 times. Growing up in Arizona in the 1960's, this song was played on the radio every half hour by DJ "Wolfman Jack". It's such a healing balm when a musician reveals their pain through music. Especially when your young and hurting and aren't good with words. Thanks for playing it.
Dylan broke her heart . Shes a poet and the mist beautiful singer . I love that youre so touched by this song . You have a great soul . Thanks for playing one of my favourite song of all time ❤❤❤
I was a teenager listening to Joan Baez. She has an incredible voice. I saw her live at the Hammersmith Odeon in London and she sang without the microphone and filled the auditorium. She and Dylan were very close.
It will make u cry. He didn't love her back. He did hurt her badly. I'm so proud u know of her. Love song to a stranger part 2 will kill u
I felt the same way, 40+ years ago. I dove into Joan's music and have never stopped. You may want to look at the photo of a young girl being escorted into school, Yupp, it's Joan by her side. keep looking, so much more to Joan then you could ever believe.
A friend of mine once said “When I hear something that gives me chills, I know it’s true.” Chills.
Came across you as a reviewer when I saw you were doing this song. I heard it when it came out in the 70s. It was stunning and heartbreaking, and I've never forgotten it.
And thank you for being a REAL reviewer, one who actually listens to the music and the lyrics... and willing to understand the depth of what it brings!!
Oh man I teared up watching you listen. I love that you felt the poetry.
This song is so haunting and beautiful. I remember I was 15 years old the year it came out. Being a fan of rock legends like Led Zeppelin and other Rockers, I was ready for something totally different to listen to and feel under the song's spell. It is still one of my all favorite songs.
Your reaction was so pure. You're adorable. This is one of my favorite songs of all time. 💕
The 1960s and '70s featured some simply amazing female singer/songwriters: Joan Baez, Judy Collins, Joni Mitchell, just to name a quick three...all had hauntingly beautiful voices that could cut through any orchestration to pierce the listener's soul...Joan Baez (that's Joan like "bone," and "BUY-ehz") sang at the March on Washington, where Martin Luther King gave his "I Have a Dream" speech...,check out her version of "We Shall Overcome." Judy Collins' voice was just as spectacular...check out "Amazing Grace," which became one of her signature songs...probably my favorite song by Joni Mitchell would be "Both Sides Now." All 3 women are worthy of several reactions!
yes, the did it, and yes, he did break her heart. the only ones that can break our heart are the ones we truly love. he had a piece of her heart, and he threw it away. I just realized, Joan was the diamond, and Bob was the rust. And they still are...........
The line "you burst on the scene already a legend." Is referring to the fact that Dylan was and is known as the folk singer to transcend into rock. His blues festival performance where he used an electric guitar is what made him legendary and that's what she was hinting at
Joan tells such beautiful tales in her music. LUBA THE BARONESS and THE ALTERBOY AND THE THIEF are two more excellent examples of her ability to paint a picture through music and lyrics.
James!! Thank you for doing this for me! 😄❤️You’re so sweet! I was busy getting an MRI or I would have responded instantly.
I think you’ll love all the other songs of hers I suggested, even if you don’t react to them, just listen on your own. I’m so glad you did this one. I would have suggested it but I wasn’t sure if you’d seen Jamel do it a couple weeks ago. But please keep listening to her. My dad used to play guitar and sing her songs to get us to sleep. She’s my home. ❤️
Yes, they were an item. Apparently, Bob was full of himself. A lot of great artists have been.
One of the greatest voices - when you hear this song, it tells a straight story, but there are so many levels to it, and clever lyrics - a great performance.
I love your reactions. I've been privileged to listen to all this fine music for many years (I'm 66 years young). It gives me pleasure to see you hearing today and liking it also.
I have always loved the purity of her voice. I keep a record player solely to listen to her Albums. Thanks so much for reacting to this.
Exceptional song she wrote about her relationship with Bob Dylan. Joan Baez was THE voice in folk music. Both of them leaders in the era of folk. Her vocal legacy is quite a great one. Thanks so much. Memories .
She sings many of Dylan’s songs. One of my favorites she covers is Forever Young.
She has a beautiful voice! You've were right he did break her heart but he did get to regret it. Thank you for your reaction!
James you are true soul. Thank you for sharing with us. Beautiful song.
Listen to some very early Joan. Her voice is pure joy....
It is one of the songs where you feel the deepest love...and pain of loosing that love.
This was my mom's favorite song. 😢❤
Bought this album when it first came out, still listen to it. Oh, those exes that call you up out of the blue sometimes years later. This is what you need after those conversations. Bittersweet, but really is heart-healing.
Joan Baez has given me chills since the 60's. Saw her in person at UCLA when I was 16. Have always loved her voice & her ballads. Yes she did have a relationship with Bob Dylan.
Joan is the best of the Folk singer's of the 60s. I learned to play the guitar because of Joan, and Peter, Paul and Mary. You must listen to Judy Collins also. Joan was a social activist as well as a singer. Her voice is haunting. I love watching your reactions because you have a sensitive and precious heart. 🤗
I got to see Joan and Bob in concert together, I didn't realize how special it was at the time. It was an amazing time when there were so many fantastic things happening, music was just one of them...
Amazingly enough i've been hearing that song in my head for the last ten days. I think I was about 10-11 years old when the album came out and my older brother had the album 'Diamonds and Rust' around 1976. I wanted to play it for myself in the last week but I was scared that it might not have aged well...no, still makes me cry, 40 years later . Some things still resonate, like echos over time , still beautiful :) IF you like that you may like ' Suzanne ' by Leonard Cohen. He's not a great singer but a great Canadian poet that put his words to music, there's been nothing like him since he's passed
The only thing better than this song is watching you hearing it and reacting to the beauty of her voice/heart! ♥️ I'm so glad that you liked it! Joan is Amazing!
Joni Mitchell, the song The Midway, Old Yellow Taxi, Song to a Seagull, Cactus Tree, oh man, just EVERyTHING by Joni Mitchell
you'll adore her writing
Beautiful reaction my friend. Bob and Joan were the voices of EVERY generation.
Music is the universal language (especially this music). It can cross all borders, religions, races, cultures etc. It can cure your anxiety and depression.
Bob Dylan and Joan Baez revived the folk tradition. Joan Baez had a wonderful voice. Bob Dylan had a weird voice, wrote some great songs and became a big star. Great to hear them again. Then along came the Beatles. It was a time of a huge culture change.
Great to see again. God Bless You.
This one came straight from the ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ heart
You have a heart of gold. I so enjoy your reactions. I fell in love with Joan Baez in the early 1960s. She is an enormous talent who took her message to the people. Marched with Martin Luther King and was a part of all of the civil rights movements all through 1960s and beyond. Check out her song Birmingham Sunday from her 5th album. She still performs. Her latest work was about our previous President titled Nasty Man. Her folk music from 1959 through the end of the 1960s is beautiful. She branched out into other styles in the 1970s. Keep up the good work.
I 😘 love your response. HIPPIE raised,greatful your response.💜
you should watch Joan Baez sing it ain't me babe from her 1965 concert, her feelings whilst singing are reflected on her face....almost as though you can glimpse her soul once she is singing....a beautiful soul.
Found it couple months ago, blown away sends me somewhere no other song has in my 61 yrs .Such a treat to listen to it driving,waking up or off to bed sublime ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I love your reactions, so natural and heartfelt, keep it up. We were privileged to go and see Joan live in York, England a couple of years ago. Her voice is wonderful, this song for me was the highlight of the show.
so happy someone young is experiencing beautiful music from years ago
Your reactions are very perceptive, thank you! I first saw Joan Baez in concert in 1970 in L.A., I think I got my first album of hers in '69. Her voice is astonishing, as is her soul. She participated in the 1965 Selma to Montgomery march for voting rights, and she sang We Shall Overcome at the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. She started in the folk movement way back in the 50's, and as of last year she was still performing. Hope you try more of her music, and the wikipedia article is pretty good if you want more info ; ).
One of the most emotial love song I ever heard. I saw Joan on stage 3 times in France and Swizerland in the 80's and this song was the climax of the concert and led me to tears each time. Joan was such a Voice and a Consciousness and she still is !
Dude, you're feeling her. Yeah, this is brutal and beautiful.
Baez always sang from the heart, and while I grew up a fan of hers (and still am) it's wonderful to see her voice and emotions touch you now, here.
If you haven't guessed by now, she wrote this for Bob Dylan. You hit the nail on the head. Great reaction
One of my favourite songs, a bittersweet lovsong about her relationship with Bob Dylan.. Live this is wonderful and she often duets with incredible artists for it.
Joan Baez consummate folk catalogue too.. Protest singer Very brave gutsy woman with a lot of soul and incredible musical talent.
Jesse is another good song, so is Hush Little Baby, Forever Young, Blowin In The Wind, The Wind of The Old Days and Suzanne.. Her versions are beautiful.. X
over and over and over again for 50 years
Oh God, now you've hit on one of my all-time favorite singer-songwriters. Thank you for the reaction. There's a song/poem that she did that always gave me chills, "Song in the Blood." It's from her 1968 album, Baptism. For many people, it's different than anything they've ever heard. What do you think?
Omg, love that one Fred! It used to creep me out a little as a kid. So different, like you said. Joan is everything to me. (I’m the guilty party that has been pestering James for months 😄)
@@karaminalee Thanks for making the request. You've got great taste in music. Yes, "Song in the Blood" is a bit dark from the very first line, but the poetry is delivered beautifully until the final almost deafening crescendo. Pure art.
@@justcallmefred4644 anyone who loves Joan as much as you do is good in my book! 😊 Yes! That is absolutely beautifully delivered poetry. I could listen to Joan read or sing anything.
Excellent reaction. This a devastatingly haunting and beautiful song. I never tire of hearing it. It gives me goosebumps every time.
This masterpiece has been one of my favorites since it came out. It took me a long time to figure out what she meant by “ the girl on the half shell “..... it’s a reference to Venus (Roman goddess of love, sex, beauty & fertility. ) She is usually depicted standing or lying on a giant seashell.
Poor JB. This song hit him hard the second she started singing. He went from smile to inner pain.
Thank you for playing this, I had forgotten how unique and powerful her voice is! Another favourite of mine from
Joan Baez is “Jesse come home”. I think you’d enjoy it too. I love watching you react to the songs I grew up with - they sure take me back in time - and your immediate connection to these great artists show how timeless good music is. Love your channel, it’s one of my favourites xx
This was a very special song to my husband and I. We were big Baez fans, saw her in concert. Love this song.
I was born in 1961 and it's fair to say Joan Baez songs took deep root in my psyche. I idolised her voice and tried to imitate her style when I was a young teen with little success. Have a listen to her performance of "What have they done to the rain?" by Malvina Reynolds. Warning: it WILL break your heart so don't pick a day when you're feeling blue.
I attended a Joan Baez concert at the Royal Albert Hall decades ago, and that crystalline voice filled that glorious space. Do listen to 'Plaisir D'Amour', 'Baby Blue'.
I love this song. I grew up listening to the Judas Priest cover, it hit's differently. It's a beautiful song, my dad loves Bob Dylan. He cried the last time I saw him while he showed me a video of Bob Dylan singing Mr. Tambourine Man live at Newport Folk Festival in 1964. I love music.
She generally did covers of really ancient ballads , but wrote this for Bob . She also was filmed at Woodstock 1969 , singing the Union organizing song , JOE HILL . Led Zepplin did a rock version of her song , BABE IM GONNA LEAVE YOU .
Timeless song. One of the greats.
One of my favorite songs. Pure poetry, with so much raw personal emotion. Thank you SO much for reacting to this. I’ve requested it to other reactors but nobody’s done it. Their loss! You are captivating to watch- so genuine & intelligent. Good guy, too. Keep doing what you’re doing. Ignore the haters. They’re just jealous.
1975 was quite a year for music. Joan gave us this song, the Carpenters gave us Horizon. I fealt the same way when I first heard Diamonds and Rust. It's been on my playlist for years.
My favorite Joan Baez song. She wrote it about a love lost with Bob Dylan. That's her playing the guitar.
This is an original Joan Biaz! He did break her heart after she introduced him during he huge gigs (he did not reciprocate). Vietnam era, active anti-war. Marched with MLK & sang during the walk to Washington.
I requested this one too. Joan Baez (pronounced Bye - ez) is a most beautiful artist.
Thank you. Great. Wonderful. Joan Baez.
Thanks for this. It's BY-EZ, a Spanish name. Oh, yeah, she helped make him famous in every way she could when she was the "Queen of Folk Music" and he dumped her unceremoniously, no warning. She adored him.
great reaction to a great song from a pure singer. I have listened to this dozens of times, but always end with tears down my face.... saw her in a small local club a few years ago, a peak life experience!
Blackmores Night does an incredible cover of this. You can find it on TH-cam.
Yes, she loved him so. She was already famous and invited him to join her onstage . But Dylan is a genius, he could not have gone unnoticed. Washington Square is in Greenwich Village Ny, the height of the art scene in the 50s and 60s. Cafe music playing. In the street everywhere. An era