Bob Dylan - Jokerman - Video

[germanarribas]

There is no secret in the meaning of this song, it is basically an image of the God of the old testament and mandkind till Jesus arrives. The images are wonderful, the sound is good, Dylan sings better than ever, the rythm great and the guitars bright. I specially like this image of this god as a strange big joker far away from everyone dancing to the mysterious tune of a nightingale by the light of the moon. It also seems that he worked very much on this song and it became very dense.

[daveyS738]

@sinpeyg im not condoning immature comments made against you, but dylans music , especially this song, transcends all the bullshit of politics, the lyrics speak to everyone differently, the video is simply one interpretation, as for Luther King, an idol undoubtedly, but no peach himself, adultery and the like, but as I said it doesnt really matter, this video should be enjoyed for what it is, not what the video is

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[maddog1972ful]

one hell ov a classic,hits ye by the heart.

[woodyfurball]

@SnipeyG id just like to point out SHUT THE FOOK UP ASSMUNCH, this is Bob Dylan singing, Go to politics chat with your problems, I came here to watch a classy singer / song writer doing his stuff, wipe your ass as you leave please! Thank you

[andrewj44]

@woodyfurball I'd just like to point out that you have made a great point. How dare you mofo's gibber crap while Bob sings one of his very best. Piss off.

[ANG79130]

What a man. One of the most influential characters of the twentieth century.

[1974cherryblossom]

epic track, spent my teenage years listenin to this track. still gt goose bumps when i hear it. awesome.

[seanr521]

Bob Dylan rules =true or false?

the answer is blowing in the wind

a jokerman would even say true LOL

who agrees

[Pitsku]

Dear God, thank you...

[naoehnadaserio]

Ouvi hoje na MTV... Bela canção

[MsGuibi]

Ótima música! Ouvi quando adoscelencente e até hoje é o mesmo prazer e gosto!

[marjansen65]

great song,reminds me always of my boyfriend...

[MrDavepeter]

Sony people if your reading this allow more bob on youtube please!!!

[MrDavepeter]

best ever! bob is a legend!

[Delia1950]

ABSOLUTE CLASS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Nopleravet]

Please, do we know whos the man who is represented by the blue statue of 1:40?

[silaslangsyd]

@Nopleravet i think its Icarus

[peterhansenism]

I think this song is a mixture of social commentary and a rejection of the teachings of Jesus. "Infidels" is the most Jewish album Dylan's produced, and I love it for that personally.

The lines "You’re a man of the mountains, you can walk on the clouds

Manipulator of crowds, you’re a dream twister" I like to tag to Jesus and his teachings. But who knows if he meant it for Reagan or Jesus. Fits either way in my opinion. Shalom!

[BrandoZeppelin89]

@peterhansenism I think it's just a song about a successful man.

[CoolProduction93]

forever BOB

[Maker9999]

Intresting, people have argued for decages what the meaninfgof this song is. Presiidents from the USA, that high up..

JokerMan is YOU, Its always been you., I find it neccisary to LOL.

Now listen to it again, and relate it to yourself, OMG ringing true?!?! JESUS/

YOU are the Jokerman! Now I sleep, think and deal with your problems, if your G/F doesnt love you then SUFFER!

[AvivCMusic]

What a thoughful song. And great vid too :)

[MRMATRONIC]

this song has to have reggae influences... surely?

[ingateman]

@MRMATRONIC the drummer and bass player are both reggae artists

[Toyota2MR]

Oh jokerman you know what he wants...........oh jokerman, you dont show any response........xxxxxxxxxxxxx

[UniqueFisherman]

OHH JOKERMAN!!!

[Delia1950]

Oh My God thats the boy for me !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[AndyDude22]

best dylan song of the 80's, and probably my favorite dylan song ;)

[granfarm55]

I've always loved you Bob! x

[bobdy9988]

Anyone else hear a tint of Rimbaud in this song?

[jovialduke]

I'm a massive, MASSIVE fan. But I find the lyrics to be a little second rate, like Dylans doing a parody of himself. A little similar to what I come up with when I attempt to ape his style. The delivery is passionate though, can't deny that.

[LowDeath23]

Dear Sony Entertaiment.

PUT

MORE

DYLAN

ON

YOUTUBE!

[makemeateeshirt]

complexity personified...and ah like it...beetroot = a healthy tongue whether itz troo or notski

[makemeateeshirt]

complexity personified...and ah like it

[wilwalwaliog]

he is the jokerman!

[Necroman666]

This song is so soothing I dunno why... it get me in good mood

[jewmeltintheovens]

2) Wow a Bob dylan song on you tube WHAT GAYS FUCK SONY NEVER GOING TO BUY/INTERACT OR WITNESS ANOTHER SONY PRODUCT AGAIN.

[ggordan1]

Wow, a Bob Dylan song on YouTube!

[JaPkCubo]

this music should be longer

[TheRobertBilly]

Gosh I wish we could listen to the live version of this from when Bob Dylan played on Letterman. This is great though, thanks for posting it.

[johnangieok]

CLASS

[13monoj]

Imagine going to bed at night thinking, ''shit im Bob Dylan'' what a life this LEGEND has !

[batatal308]

@13monoj i think he goes to bad and think "who's Bob Dylan"

[kordbrazil]

This is great!

[eikels]

love the bass

[makemeateeshirt]

aw c'moan who disane like this piece o' plagiarism made ghood?

[luciohaeser]

zé rsmalho da paraíba é que parece bob dylan

[makemeateeshirt]

Plagiarist!...hee...well, as ernest hemigway pointed out, it's alwayz awlready written...albeit quotin' ecclisiastes..:~

[patsxskip]

patsxskip 1-36 nice to see even Bob  misses when he has a shave but like it matters

[rogeriora10]

bob dilan pareçe ze ramalho

[apieroR]

Mr Knofler at guitar...

[MsAnnestube]

I love listening to this album...this style recording is lovely...I dont know How it's done..but that"s what my ear's enjoy so much.....the varible sound recording styles with every album....hey... hint.. how .. about designing pictures to the John Wesley Harding song/story......? would anyone dare this......? Times are a Changing alright.....like my dad use to say.."a stranger CAN be a friend...you not yet know"unqoute...suddenly I got that Sinatra melody in my brain..strangers 

[theorangebox999]

I got some real rare Bob Dylan basement tapes on my profile, that the media cant touch. Check em out (They are not covers they are real)

[englishrose713]

Does he remind anyone else of the Turtle from The Never Ending Story?

Very wise but a bit sinuwey. Great song. Long live King Bob, or His Bobness if you will.

[BOBDYLAN0199]

Bob Dylan for president

[begbieboy]

I've never understood why this is considered a 'minor hit', hell, this song is as good as his 60's stuff, if not even better.

[drongovids]

amazing song, but dodgy video

[pattyklauck]

gostei demais!!!!

[PEFE77]

What a f... has happened to the humans that are not able to make great songs like this any more?

[harrydoc]

@PEFE77 illness, may be, somehow

[Psikonort]

Praise be, found the man himself; I don't mind cover songs , but I think it's sad & cowardly that people should try to promote their cover songs using various tricks to make one think it's the original. There is & will always be only one Bob Dylan!

[ruennis]

I have been thinking quite a while about what this song means and in my opinion the title Jokerman refers to any false prophet and how they use religion to "manipulate" the masses as a means to an end.

I could go on and on about his references to Jesus, the Bible, mythology and paganism but the lyrics: "You`re a man of the mountains you can walk on the clouds You`re a dream twister" gives me a sense of someone who seems larger than life and can make "fools rush in where angels fear to dread"

[ziggybin]

this song and mozambeque sorry its spelt wrong 2 of my faves

[lewisbrackenmusic]

genius

[mrbollocks]

Utter genius. Sums up the meaningless parasitical existance of politics and religion.

[21tango12]

@mrbollocks Dylan is actually quite religious. Read his bio,

[ruennis]

@21tango12 It`s been racking my brain for a while as to what this song means. I`m pretty sure the phrase jokerman refers to false prophets and how they use religion to "manipulate" the masses. I could go on and on about the references to religion, the bible, jesus, mythology and paganism.

Out of interest I read somewhere that he wrote it whilst looking out over a riot in stockholm from his hotel window. Thoughts please

[21tango12]

@ruennis Interpreting Dylan is difficult. Firstly, we have to consider context: what he was doing/what was the stimuli in his life at the time. Depending on the riots, this may have been a catalyst for the song. The album (from which this track was taken) was Infidels, and was written not long after Dylan’s conversion to Christianity. Many of the other tracks include similar Biblical imagery. The album makes many comments on the geopolitical situation at the time.

[21tango12]

@ruennis This is what Dylan does best (The times they are a changin’ etc) I take the view, held by others too, that this is a song about taking heed of big claimants to either political or spiritual power. Dylan warns us several times to be on our guard. The “dream twister” line, not surprisingly, is accompanied by the visual of Adolf Hitler. Dylan wants us to consider well and not superficially.

[21tango12]

@ruennis . “Jokerman” is like the “everyman” he represents any genuine leader of good. This figure is often considered an outsider or an idiot (hence the name Jokerman) but he is, in fact, the only one that see things for what they are.

[21tango12]

@ruennis sorry, i posted this backwards...start with the oldest post first

[ruennis]

@21tango12 Thanks for the replies Tango. I read that James Joyces` novel Ulysees was filled with hidden messages and metaphors which would keep scholars/critics questioning and debating for centuries. Dylans songs are of a similar ilk- the man is a genius

[Delia1950]

How come this video hasn't been taken off ?

[bucktkd]

@Delia1950 thank god it hasnt been taken off..

[patsxskip]

@Delia1950 patsxskip why on this Earth would you want this taken off? if you don't like it don't watch it knob!

[arniegirls1]

pure brilliance.

[chris762317]

my absolute no 1 dylan song

[loenenr]

one of the greatest songs ever

[amarilis201]

Esse vídeo é MARAVILHOSO!

Não consigo adicioná-lo aos meus preferidos do Orkut. Como posso fazer isso??

[rafaelzanatabueno]

@amarilis201 O autor do video desabilitou a incorporação... Infelizmente não tem como sem o código.

[Necroman666]

@amarilis201 Tb não estou conseguindo. deve ser um defeito

[iFreyaah]

Hell yeah

[swisa1120]

2:28

Let me understand, this is what astronauts do whan they get to the moon ? :O

[nbarnich]

One of the best song ever written in English. Ever!

[razvanbonzo]

WE  all have problems and dificullts , there keep coming and going

One thing is forever : BOB DYLAN

[torturedej]

*Difficulties it's called.

[lewisbrackenmusic]

@razvanbonzo yep

[MsGuibi]

@razvanbonzo eternamente bobdylan ótima!

[rustytrichomes]

@razvanbonzo hear hear

[861karolina]

mingling words to make sence is his thing

[ruisantos136]

Arte nunca e demais faz falta.

[torturedej]

This song is absolutely classic. Can listen to it over and over when in the right mood.

[Dammit098]

You could just imagine listening to this while chilling out in a warm day with a beer :)

[spycats1]

PERFECT SOUND,DYLAN AWESOME.

[Pitsku]

Don't they, Sarah? Think they do. He's the Boyo.

[johnshannon86]

one of his best...he has a lot of hidden gems

[sarahw59]

great song. just great. People just dont realise how good Dylan is!

[SoldierAnt1590]

@sarahw59 Bob Dylan sets the bar too high I think they just don't wanna tread paths that are impossible to surpass :-D

[GulioMahn]

i love the 80'sound

[LrRib]

Maravilhosssssssooooooooo!!!!!­! Magnifico! Fantástico!

[LrRib]

Maravilhosssssssooooooooo!!!!!­!

[rbmtlima2]

@bry1888 The great songs don't die.

[pdjbuzz51]

great song.His lyrics are awesome.

[hans12345787]

wowwwwwwwwwwwww magnificient!!!!!!!!!

[Angel100475]

Genius...

[sluaghgairm1]

Is this the official video...if so well done bob

UNITE WORLDWIDE AGAINST THE NEW WORLD ORDER

[efrathab]

כייף לשמוע על הבוקר

[TheFriedLiverAttack]

eat your fucking hair vegi go burn in hell you dead martyr

[FERNANDOMOTAPT13]

Bob Dylan é emblemático. Uma lenda viva da música universal. Profético e transcendental, consegue, como um mago-fênix que é, ressurgir das cinzas para ser imortal. É meu ídolo. Aliás, um ícone para todas as gerações.

[FERNANDOMOTAPT13]

Bob Dylan é emblemático! Uma lenda viva da história da música universal. Imbatível, transcendental, profético, fênix, dispensa comentários. É meu ídolo.

[markm161]

dylan is the best songwriter ever

[visionsofjohanna66]

Nobody that has ever lived can compare to Bob Dylan in terms of songwriting! The man has wrote hundreds of masterpeices. More like works of art than just songs.

[suelinataraji]

Puxa vida!

[Xenostrobe]

05:31 Noel Gallagher.

Yes I know, silly... good song though

[TheFriedLiverAttack]

the cross the virgin birth...the cross the virgin birth. anyone understand. the cross is the virgin birth.

[MisterGrace1]

amoooo esse caraaaaaaa

[MrCuoreneroazzurro]

e un video molto rilassante e riflessivo

[25035611]

best best best

[showaddy11]

mr bob update america is not funny no more and you cant cure it

[12makes4]

Noone escaped the 80 's

[sirmobil]

just finished listening to no woman no cry and now dylan pure chill out

[narutoconan1]

qwe thua gueia pero fuisa entohnces penshe caki i on don ves?

[lamc93]

I love this song! Defo one of his best 80s songs.

[edgamu]

best video ever, its a shame that its no able for sharing

[TheFriedLiverAttack]

i got a get 12 olyzipine dawn gwentanemobay...

[marcuspaper]

Ciao Bob , ci vediamo domani sera ;)

[1951tank]

Mr Dylan you are a true legend in you're own lifetime and i thank you for making my life complete. The best there was, the best there is and the best there is ever likely to be.

[TheWelshlovely]

@1951tank Perfectly said. I couldn't agree more. He's the absolute best xxx

[stefanoevale]

Min 5.31 che sguardo!!!

[missydez]

could you please post 'cry awhile' by bob dylan? i can't find it anywhere!!!

[TheFriedLiverAttack]

im sorry to raise my hand but, does he say JOSEPH DE MAISTER or jokerman?

[Florianaselvi]

Bob Questa canzone la cantava mio figlio Jack quando aveva tre anni!!!! Io ora ho 52 anni e tu sei la nostra mitologia! Thanks Bob

[stefanoevale]

@Florianaselvi

Bellissimo commento.. avevo dodici anni all'epoca e amavo Bob già da 4 anni... ora a 40 anni lo cantano i miei figli... Pelle d'oca e magone

[dadisgreat1]

Here's my stab at a Dylan song on a jam night.

[MrJules567]

Hey there I've written a song dedicated to Bob Dylan. I'f you'd like to listen please visit my channel.

[Isis7585]

if anyone would like t o buy bobs concert live at the gaslight 1962 on cd' £4.00 e mail me at progers145@hotmail.co.uk

[alexduartdias]

sem palavras maravilhoso

[rothar77]

Happy Birthday Robert!

[Jonchess]

Its beautiful the way Dylan hops through history and with incisive genius sees through the facade-the symbolism he uses in every line is awesome.

[ciccerolkima]

standing on the water casting your bread" the life is it, only give love and peace all people in the world, the mind no need of prision or jail....I Love my Country, Brazil my City São Paulo, SP................I love all people of the world because I'm citizen of earth. The border only politics the mans clear mind are freedom...........

[ciccerolkima]

"standing on the water casting your bread" the life is it, only give love and peace all people in the world, the mind no need of prision or jail....I Love my Country, Brazil my City São Paulo, SP................I love all people of the world because I'm citizen of earth. The border only politics the mans clear mind are freedom...........

[CruorSonitus]

This song... just, one in a million, really.

[chumkui999]

freedom.........just around the corner for you.....BRILLIANT

[lekunberriko1]

very good song!

[greeenparty]

ive always loved those two lines

freedom just around the corner for you, but with truth so far off, what good will it do?

[carloscarneiro68]

Aqui no Brasil,Bob inspirou uma geração de estudantes,grupos de motoqueiros,amantes do automobilismo...com a procura da liberdade pura e natural que suas músicas sugerem!

BRASIL BRASIL BRASIL

[finalecatombe]

grandissima canzone!!!BIG !!!

[fyphfoko]

who made the video?

[logixish]

Hw was criticised for this album. I remember. He must be laughing at fools all the time. Buhahahahaha. Like that

[igalflint]

@logixish

yes.he is far above the fools. he is INDELIBLE!

[TheDelacato]

I Remember when this album came out (Infidels) a friend said, "That's it. Dylans's back!'

[paulcwray]

Although already a servant to Mr Bob, when this album came out, I'd never heard religion questioned this way before. Neighbourhood Bully mmmmm??? :) Fantastic!

[goodhand59]

bob dylan forever !!!!!! He is the best folksinger !!!!!!!

[Delia1950]

Class Class and Class !!!!!

[MisterGrace1]

Sou apaixonada por BOB, maravilhoso

[bhoyjohnny]

the master of lyrics absolure genius

[abdongoes]

A música está repleta de mensagem subliminar.

[majinbunda]

@abdongoes nao, esta esta cheia de protesos contra nossa sociedade hipocrita, do inicio ate o fim dos tempos, voce tem q sentir a musica para entender.

[HarpoonTorpedo]

a perfect song to sum up politicians.

[ThePointlessAtheist]

thats the story of creation at the begin

[DragoBianko95]

Grandissimo!!!!!!!!!!!

[1951tank]

Out of this world! The man is undoubtably a genious!

[TheTommySwindle]

Classic video. It all fitting. Words go hand in hand with this production ! Top class !

[Aociardha]

Nice teeth

[dawnbrian1]

bob is god

[dawnbrian1]

bob is god

[polioaap]

Brilliant!

[polioaap]

Brilliant!

[Maudit1972]

W MARK KNOPFLER!!

[GerryBolger]

The more i hear this song the more i love it. I always preferred his earlier stuff, (the freewheelin', another side of etc) but this song proves he never lost it. If anything its better, more mature..

[denisdist]

@GerryBolger try modern times and together through life youll find more gems

[amsterdamsepoort]

This is a Powerful song. It has so many meanings and interpretations to it. More phylosophical. Good job Bob.

[GerryBolger]

Brilliant song.

[MrCuoreneroazzurro]

@GerryBolger ok

[wesley0611900]

asyrk!!!!

asyrk!!!!

biretr on tre van bihgt.