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Harold Lepidus @hlepidus.bsky.social · 30m

I just ordered both copies directly 😉

Harold Lepidus @hlepidus.bsky.social · 8h

Reunion with Tanya Donelly!
We worked together in a record store (ahem) a while ago 😉

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Ray Padgett @raypadgett.bsky.social · 20h

“I was like an orchestra conductor. I was standing there counting him in, saying, “Okay, get ready to sing ‘The Usual.’ Ready? One, two, three, go.” I’m flapping my arms like a chicken and mouthing the words to him.”

Ray Padgett @raypadgett.bsky.social · 1d

Happy Hearts of Fire day to those who celebrate! I talked to Beau Hill, Music Director of the movie and producer of the soundtrack, about months of chaos working on Bob Dylan's infamous flop

And I got an answer to the question we've all been asking: How much did Bob really know about Ratt?

Producer Beau Hill on Chaos and Confusion Making Bob Dylan's 'Hearts of Fire'

"Let's see if Bob can remember his instructions from fifteen seconds ago"

www.flaggingdown.com

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Harold Lepidus @hlepidus.bsky.social · 1d

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Bob Dylan - Boots of Spanish Leather (The Times They Are A-Changin' Alternate Take - Official Audio)

YouTube video by BobDylanVEVO

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I am the EggPod @eggpod.bsky.social · 1d

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It's Johnny's Birthday (Session Outtakes and Jams) (Take 1)

YouTube video by George Harrison - Topic

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Ray Padgett @raypadgett.bsky.social · 1d

Thank god they cut Dylan's "steamy bedroom scenes"

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Harold Lepidus @hlepidus.bsky.social · 1d

This is beyond awesome 😎

Ray Padgett @raypadgett.bsky.social · 1d

Happy Hearts of Fire day to those who celebrate! I talked to Beau Hill, Music Director of the movie and producer of the soundtrack, about months of chaos working on Bob Dylan's infamous flop

And I got an answer to the question we've all been asking: How much did Bob really know about Ratt?

Producer Beau Hill on Chaos and Confusion Making Bob Dylan's 'Hearts of Fire'

"Let's see if Bob can remember his instructions from fifteen seconds ago"

www.flaggingdown.com

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Ray Padgett @raypadgett.bsky.social · 1d

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 1d

"I had to really listen to the lyrics and put myself in a place that was empathetic to what Bruce was trying to say."

Americana guitarist Larry Campbell discusses the "low-key" sessions that resulted in an updated version of Springsteen's classic album.

Inside the Secret Live Recording of Bruce Springsteen's 'Nebraska' Remake

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Harold Lepidus @hlepidus.bsky.social · 1d

Happy birthday @seanonolennon.bsky.social

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TEATLES @teatles.bsky.social · 1d

Its wholesome alright but the stripy mug is proving a rather large distraction

Paul and his soon-to-be-step-daughter Heather having a cosy old time in Apple Studio. A blurry Bracken mug lurks in the background

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Nemo @nemonihil1664.bsky.social · 1d

Thelma Pickles interviewed by Mark Lewisohn at the Liverpool convention 2025. So many fascinating anecdotes about John and Paul!
#Beatles
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Thelma Pickles Interviewed by Mark Lewisohn | International Beatleweek 2025

YouTube video by The Cavern Club Liverpool

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Harold Lepidus @hlepidus.bsky.social · 1d

Talkin' #BobDylan with Wesley Stace, plus a whole bunch of other stuff (including writing the libretto for "Dido's Ghost," #LouReed, #Springsteen, and more) by Harold Lepidus (Boston Harold Podcast)

bostonharoldpodcast.blogspot.com/2025/10/talk...

Talkin' Bob Dylan with Wesley Stace, plus a whole bunch of other stuff (including writing the libretto for "Dido's Ghost," Lou Reed, Springsteen, and more)

Talkin' Bob Dylan with Wesley Stace, plus a whole bunch of other stuff (including writing the libretto for "Dido's Ghost," Lou Reed, Springs...

bostonharoldpodcast.blogspot.com

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Harold Lepidus @hlepidus.bsky.social · 2d

DECEMBER 10
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Rolling Stones - At the Max | Official Trailer | Shot With IMAX® Film Cameras

YouTube video by IMAX

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Henry B 🎸🖖🏻✡️🔧 @henrybernstein.bsky.social · 2d

How about, "Was this article really necessary?" 🙄

Also, A+ comment from "Mike Elliot."

Split image with two women in focus. Left: Woman with long dark hair, red jacket, Eiffel Tower in background. Right: Woman in red dress, smiling. Rolling Stone article caption discusses a new song.

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Harold Lepidus @hlepidus.bsky.social · 3d

In New Book, Chicago Blogger And Witch Shows You How Cheese Can Be Magic… Her latest book is dedicated to all things cheese, magic and the changing of the seasons.
blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/06/i... 🧀

In New Book, Chicago Blogger And Witch Shows You How Cheese Can Be Magic

To celebrate the release of her book, "Cheese Magic," Erika Kubick is having a party Oct. 18 in Bucktown. Her latest book is dedicated to all things cheese, magic and the changing of the seasons.

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Emma Swift @emmaswiftsings.bsky.social · 3d

London show: October 20 @troubadourldn.bsky.social

This is my only UK gig for the year so if you’re in town, please come! ❤️

www.ticketweb.uk/event/emma-s...

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robynhitchcock.bsky.social @robynhitchcock.bsky.social · 3d

GROOOVERS! What are your requests for LIVE from Tubby’s House Wednesday October 8th? Transmitting from Nashville as usual 8pm US CT Tubby’s joined by @emmaswiftsings, shy bro Ringo, & me. Join us for 75+ scintillating minutes of songs & verbals. robynhitchcockofficial.bandcamp.com/merch/live-f...

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Harold Lepidus @hlepidus.bsky.social · 3d

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Bob Dylan receiving the Polar Music Prize back in 2000 from the Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf

YouTube video by Polar Music Prize

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Harold Lepidus @hlepidus.bsky.social · 3d

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Bob Dylan on Cadillac / XM Radio commercial (Long Version - 2007)

YouTube video by That Smelly Skunk from Palmdale

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Harold Lepidus @hlepidus.bsky.social · 3d

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Harold Lepidus @hlepidus.bsky.social · 3d

50 years ago today 🍏✌️☮️

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Harold Lepidus @hlepidus.bsky.social · 3d

Almost everything here that can easily be debunked should just be ignored. DO NOT ENGAGE. They’re probably bots, but in any case, you will NOT change their minds. ✅

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Harold Lepidus @hlepidus.bsky.social · 4d

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IBM Watson on Language + Bob Dylan TV Commercial 2016

YouTube video by OzLandTV

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Anne Margaret Daniel 🌻 @annemargaretdaniel.bsky.social · 5d

🤣 😭

Loren Heinold @lorenheinold.bsky.social · 10d

3 year old chose a Bob Dylan record, cat digs it

#nowspinning #vinylcommunity #vinyl

Bob Dylan record playing with cat sitting on piano and screaming

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