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Bob Dylan's cover of "The Boxer" by Simon and Garfunkel? It's a duet with himself - his country croon and his ragged New Morning voice sing together, but not really-the two voices are sequenced a few seconds off from each other. That arrangement is maintained throughout the entire song. Huh? I like the song only because I'm partial to Bob's work. This one is funny, and shockingly bad, or is it . . ? Bob Dylan's "The Boxer" ain't on YouTube, but I certainly encourage you to seek it out.

Bob Dylan's songs have the capacity to move mountains, collapse walls, open up landscapes, light up the night sky, illuminate history, and tell stories. Like any good storyteller, Bob can tell a joke. Earlier in his career, when Bob was bustling with the bohemian folk energy of Greenwich Village, his jokes were witty, political, and right out there in front of the audience. Some of these early jokes were like Shakespearian comedies, as Bob tap danced like a court jester in front of the public.  Songs from this era: "Bear Mountain Picnic" recounts a group of city dwellers who head out to the country only to fund the boat that takes them there starts to sink.   "I Shall be Free" is a drunken, folkie tune that is equal parts mischievous and a celebration of reckless youth. Even the harmonica sounds like it's laughing. "Motorpsycho Nightmare" is a jaunt through the country about winning over a conservative father during the courtship of hi...

Waitress at diner : Excuse me, sir..  [approaches Walter and Dude]  Could you please keep your voices down - This is a family restaurant. Walter Sobchak : Oh please,  dear ? For your information, the Supreme Court has roundly rejected prior restraint! The Dude : Walter, this is not a First Amendment thing, man. Waitress at diner : If you can't lower your voices, I'm gonna have to ask you to leave. Walter Sobchak : Lady, I got buddies who died  face-down in the muck  so that you and I could enjoy this family restaurant! The Dude : Alright, I'm outta here  [drops money and (inadvertently) a joint on counter, subtly picks up the joint] Walter Sobchak :  (talking to Dude as he leaves)  Oh come on, Dude - Don't walk away, man! C'mon, this affects  all of us , man! Our  basic freedoms !