There are lots of great classic rock songs out there, but most of them don’t inspire lengthy reviews from the one and only Bob Dylan. Elvis Presley’s “Viva Las Vegas” inspired some great poetry from Dylan. Shockingly, the song itself wasn’t that popular. That might be because it came out during a dark time in Elvis’ career.
Bob Dylan wrote Elvis Presley’s ‘Viva Las Vegas’ is about ‘the devil’s bones’
For his 2022 book The Philosophy of Modern Song, Dylan wrote an essay about “Viva Las Vegas.” It started out beautifully, which is to be expected. After all, the “Lay Lady Lay” singer won the Nobel Prize in Literature.
“The song of the gambler, the sportsman — luck of the draw — short odds, long odds, a flip of the coin, raffles, lottos and the devil’s bones,” he said. “The roulette wheel, pinball machine, the switched-on city,...
Bob Dylan wrote Elvis Presley’s ‘Viva Las Vegas’ is about ‘the devil’s bones’
For his 2022 book The Philosophy of Modern Song, Dylan wrote an essay about “Viva Las Vegas.” It started out beautifully, which is to be expected. After all, the “Lay Lady Lay” singer won the Nobel Prize in Literature.
“The song of the gambler, the sportsman — luck of the draw — short odds, long odds, a flip of the coin, raffles, lottos and the devil’s bones,” he said. “The roulette wheel, pinball machine, the switched-on city,...
- 2/16/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Savvy shoppers will be pleased to hear 'The Consumer Show' will return to our screens tonight at 08.30pm on RTÉ One. Financial guru Eddie Hobbs vows to "fight for your rights" as he returns to tackle consumer's problems both great and small, with investigative journalist Keelin Shanley. Focus will be on viewer's rising debts, getting more bang for your buck, as well as bad service and poor quality goods. Viewers are also invited to contact the show with individual complaints.
- 4/10/2012
- IFTN
Eddie Hobbs (Rip off Republic) and Keelin Shanley (Prime Time) will look to fight for Irish consumers' rights in 'The Consumer Show' starting this Monday, September 6th at 8.30pm. The pair will front the new Coco Television series that aims to champion on behalf of the buying public and raise awareness of important consumer issues.The show will focus on consumer information and advice looking at specific case studies which expose poor value, sharp practice and unacceptable standards. Joining Hobbs and Shanley will be 'Consumer Champion' Tina Leonard, who will provide additional expertise with her past experience as Director of the European Consumer Centre Ireland. The show's studio director is Pat Cowap (The Panel) and the locations director is Martin Danneels (Only Fools Buy Horses).
- 9/3/2010
- IFTN
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