I will never understand people who say Dylan cannot sing .. they may have ears … but they do not have a heart

Bob can write the sweetest songs and songs like a dagger. Nobody beats his writing.

Harri, you might be interested to know that when Muhammad Ali retired, American sports commentator Howard Cosell recited the lyrics of this beautiful song in tribute to Ali on national TV. Genius poetry saluting an athletic genius.

i used to drive a truck through the night many times listening to this song thinking of my 3 children with tears rolling down my eyes, god bless Bob

Watch The Last Waltz, The Band and Bob Dylan “Forever Young”

He wrote this for his son who was a baby at the time. I am a huge Dylan fan and this in my opinion is one of his best songs. Edit. Always thought of it as a kind of prayer.

No wonder BOB DYLAN received a Nobel prize for literature, this man is a Genius. Great stuff Harri, Love your channel.

I played this song for my brother on his birthday it made him cry and still talks about it too me priceless

It's a mandolin played by Levon Helm of The Band, who backed Dylan on the album this track comes from. Levon normally played drums but it just shows you how incredibly talented The Band members were.

They didn’t award this icon the Nobel peace prize for nothin. Great reaction. Stay forever young. Peace

It goes to show once again that he is the greatest creator of songs of any lifetime in a thousand years to come they will still be studying Bob Dylan's music.

This is one of my favorite Dylan songs. Reminds me so much of my father who remained forever young till his death at 100 yrs old. Makes me tear up every time, I miss him so much. I would like to have the lyrics imprinted on a plaque for my grandson. Thanks so much for reacting to this beautiful song.

Bob Dylan has such wonderful poetic songs. I love all of his song, some a bit more than others of course. 💞

Thanks Harri! Great reaction...keep playing the barb. Bobby ruled the 60's!...I have passed this ironic song along to my 3 children & eventually, my 4 young grandsons, will each get a copy to remind them of grandpa & this great Nobel winning artist, Bob Dylan. Saw BD in 1974 with The Band. That was awesome! class of 1968.

This song goes deep into your soul , the man is a lyrical genius

Dylan was so important an influence - we would listen to him by the hour and parse every word. Yes, forever young, I too am sometimes still young and strong in my mind.

Dylan wrote this song in 1966 for his son Jesse. It was released in 1979. There are 2 versions of this song, this slow paced version and a quicker version. Beautiful sentiments that all parents hold in their hearts. Obviously parenthood soften Bob and is so evident in this lovely ballad.The instruments are just so fabulous and grab you into a this amazing tune. Great reaction Harri. Thanks Harri and Stephen. Wonderful tune. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

This song could bring a tear to a Glass Eye.......like many more of Bob's

This song is a both benediction and a beautiful roadmap to a life well lived. I enjoyed you reaction as always. Many thanks.

I love Bob Dylan. Please do more music of this icon. His lyrics are magical. He is a legend. This version of this song is a bit slower than his other renditions of this song. He has a lot of excellent music 🎶, here are some great suggestions I would love to see you react to: “ Don’t think twice, it’s all right”. “ Blowing in the Wind” “ Tangled up in Blue”, “Tambourine Man”, and so many others. Please so more if the one and only Bob Dylan!

An incredible masterpiece, and yet it’s just another grain of sand in the vast ocean of Dylan’s work. Wouldn’t be surprised if this was only The Band’s first or second run-through of the tune. Bob’s “first take is the best take” philosophy gives the song that same ragged, soulful honesty that was all over The Basement Tapes. He loves to just show his studio guys the changes just once, and then just hit record and see what comes out. It’s the absolute opposite of todays Pro Tools/auto-tuned search for perfection, and it’s what made the old music so much better! You can almost hear them feeling their way through it, searching for little nuances here and there, making it all up on the fly, and just reveling in the fact that they’re all so very much on the same page.

I’ve been reading through the comments and people have pretty much said it all about this beautiful poetry. Can’t think of any new accolades, so I will just thank Stephen Q for the request and Harri for the insights. Just gorgeous 🌺✌️

A beautiful tribute to one's child! Or to anyone. This was a brand new song in 1974 when I saw Bob Dylan and The Band perform it in Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, Canada. Thousands of people in the audience lit matches and lighters. We all figured he was singing it for US! "May you have a strong foundation when the winds of changes shift". Just marvelous!

Thank you. It doesn't get better than Bob Dylan.

Got to love him. They never played him on the radio when I was young, much is the pity but we followed him anyway.

You may not know this, but he won the Nobel prize for his poetic lyrics.

Beautiful song. Always loved his music. One of those musicians who never seemed to be full of himself but had a humbleness about him.

I can’t hear this song without thinking of my late Mom. It’s so bittersweet. We’re still singing your song Mom. ❤️🥹

Feel the sorries for folks who can’t get by Bob’s voice.

This is a protest song from the Viet Nam era. So many young soldiers were coming home in caskets, hence “forever young”. I just started to get these videos today. Is there a big push for black folks to acquaint themselves with music of my generation? I am so thrilled to enjoy this awakening. I have always been in awe of the renaissance of great music of the 60s and 70s. We changed the world. This music is our legacy and I for one am so happy to share it with you generation.

Danced with my son to this song at his wedding. He’s always been a Bob Dylan fan and we are both fans of The Band

Now that I'm older, I wish someone would write a song called "Forever Old". 🙂

Life is divided into those who catch the wind, and those who take shelter from the storm.

I have not listened to Dylan in years…today I started again. Thank you, Hari❤!

Iconic song writer for so many artist to follow him.

Check out Joan Baez' beautiful cover. She has the added flavor of a singer's voice.

I have been a huge fan since his very beginning. I'm a little disappointed that my "kids" never cared for him. I told them they just never took the time to really LISTEN to his music and the messages in them. That hasn't dampened my enthusiasm one little bit. I'm just as big a fan now as I was in the 60s. Bob Dylan is still incredible!

Always did love this song! In my mind I am forever a teen, too bad that my body didn't get the memo, ha! Dylan has an album that is country flavored called "Nashville Skyline" which was received about as well as when he went electric. It didnt sell well. A lot of his fans wanted him to remain stagnant and not grow musically. The only hit on it is "Lay Lady Lay" but I think that the whole album is top notch. By the way, Rod Stewart has a song with the title of "Forever Young", and tho it's a different song, he gave Dylan credit for the inspiration

Great reaction again.. You the man.. 'Lily, Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts '...check it out!!!!

It was a mandolin I believe. This song is, as you say, full of truth that never should be forgotten. Please listen to 'Jim Jones'.

"Bob Dylan - It's Alright Ma (I'm Only Bleeding)" best Lyrics or "Bob Dylan - Pretty Saro" best dylan voice performance ever"

As usual, great review! one of my favorite Dylan songs.

Great vibes my man! Glad your spreading that Bob Dylan knowledge/philosophy!!!

Bob Dylan always soothes my soul. ❤

When Bob sings forever young you can pick up his southern USA roots, this song can bring me to tears, it is just magical and anthemic, I believe this song will be sung in another 50 years if we survive that long.

We played this at my Moms funeral. Dylan was her favorite ❤️.

This man may not be everybody's cup of tea vocally, but you can not deny he is a poet. Beautiful song! Thanks for the reaction.

Another brilliant song from the master. Joan Baez does a beautiful version too 😍

Another masterpiece ☮️💎💟

What a beautiful song! Thank you for sharing

One of my favorite Dylan songs. I used to sing this to my first born all the when she was a baby.

Oooh Bob. How do I love thee? Let me count thee ways..... "May you build a ladder to the stars and climb on every rung." Superb. I used to play this for my daughter.

Never forget the emotional power of Bob Dylan. I forget from time to time, and then a song like this restores the feeling. God Bless.

I'm 54 years old and love Bob Dylan... I'm also maybe around 20 in the head. Love your reactions. Greetings from Norway. 😀

Give Dylan singing "The Ballad of Hollis Brown" a listen. It will blow your socks off

I was going to say that this was the Band from the album Planet Waves This brought Dylan back into critical acclaim with the critics after a short period when he could not do right by them despite still putting classic songs out for release

May you stay forever Young ❤️

I dedicated this song to each of my children. When my oldest son died, I wrote it down and it was with him when he was cremated 💔

Couldn't agree with you more! I love this song, it's perfect. May your heart always be joyful Harri.

Harri I really think you are spiritually a child of the 60s . Love this reaction. Thank for this.

Yes. It's a prayer for his son. Listen to "Lord protect my child", another song Dylan wrote for his son.

Please do "TANGLED UP IN BLUE" Incredible story telling....!

You should do a video of LAY DOWN YOUR WEARY TUNE by Dylan , you won’t be disappointed 👍

Everything abt this song is beautiful

Thank you so much! So many inter winding of instruments, and beautiful words! 50 years ago, I was 18, and this song makes me remember so many things from that time, very touching! It just means more and more as I age. Written with love and wisdom!

Just Beautiful

An amazing song! ♥

Bob Dylan and Smokey Robinson....our 50's-present poets!!!

It doesn’t matter the time of day my bestie, stay forever young 👏🏼 👏🏼 🙏🏽

Great song choice! Thanks Hari!

Dive deep the depths of Dylan. And may you stay forever young.

I always think I'm 18...until I catch my reflection in passing.

This song is sooo The Band-ish, both melodically and instrumentally. Good song👍

Bob Dylan and The Band wonderful.I loved Rick Danko's bass and Garth Hudsons Hammond. Yes Dylan is a poet to be marvelled at.

Great reaction Harri, thanks!

"Nashville Skyline" was his country album. Lots of great songs.

Luvya man!! Keep it up brother. I was playing along, love it brother!

Laughing at your comment because so often I feel so much younger. My knees remind me otherwise. But, as I have often commented, you either remind me of old favorites or introduce me to songs I should know but don't. Thanks for this. Love Bob Dylan.

This is from the album Planet Waves and The Band backs him up on this whole album. Check out the version from The Last Waltz.

I have been traveling a bit this week and just now got caught up on this truly outstanding submission and marvelous review. I have read through the comments and don't have anything to add regarding this early Dylan gem. Thanks, Harri and Stephen, for stirring up fond memories from my teen years compared to now at age 70. Dylan's poetry has easily stood the test of time and meaning. Great, great stuff!

I just love your positive reactions to Bob Dylan

Yep Beautiful Song. Everything I would want to say to my Daughters.

Harri, maith thú mo laid óg (Irish for well done my young lad!) Great videos, Dylan is a force of nature, the holy spirit flies through him. There's an eternal truth going on,

HIGH HARRI.... I have several times suggested you do Bob Dylan-"It's Alright Ma, I'm Only Bleeding"....Live. Not just a song, a lesson on life itself. Lyrics like nobody else has ever written. It Is A MUST for you..... It will "Blow You Away"....Thank You

You are great and I also love bob

I listen to this song about 5or 6 times in a row in the car when I have my50-mile drive. Just today! How funny that I found your reaction tonight. Dylan is great!

This is a divine version, from Planet Waves, with the Band. The music, the singing, the lyrics, it is all just amazingly beautiful. Good start HarriBest!

Harri, don't forget you promised me awhile ago that you were gonna do "It's Alright Ma....I'm Only Bleedin"...Thanks

Such a beautiful song. People always overlook the beautiful melodies in Dylan's music and recite that cliche that it's all about his lyrics. (get some ears I would say to them).I love you enthusiasm for Dylan's music! Great reaction.

Beautiful brother.

Great reaction.

I love you Harri and I love Bob too.

Bob may be the best poet of the last half of the 20th century .

Bod and Lenonard Cohen were both prophets that the church overlooked or never listened to. Most all their songs had a deeper meaning behind the words. Thanks for this one. I needed it. 😃

I couldn’t imagine Bobby D. being anything but genius!

There are so many varying covers of this classic because it's become an anthem. This version (the original?) is definitely a country song arrangement. And when he sings the line that introduces the chorus: "May you stay, forever young" -- sounds like he's emulating one of his idols, Johnny Cash, with the deep nasal descending intonation on "forever young". One of my favorite Dylan tracks is his duet with Cash "Girl from the North Country" on his Nashville Skyline album which was country to the bone. I would expect that Johnny Cash would have covered "Forever Young", but I'm going to find out this minute! Thanks for reacting to this song!

Fantastic reaction!

Bob is my all time favourite song writer and i love this song. Joan Baez version of this song is beautiful

My mom and dad watched Joan Baez introduce a teenage Dylan at the Blackhawk in San Francisco when he was still a relative unknown outside NY. I got to see him and the Band, along with the Grateful Dead in the early 1980’s and Dylan solo again about 1987 or so. (Same thing with Miles Davis and Zappa. Parents, my dad really, saw them when we lived in California, where I was born, and I was lucky enough to see them both in Ohio in my late teens and early 20’s. All geniuses in their own way but lyrically, Dylan is pretty hard to touch. And The Band? Fugettaboutit. Totally awesome. Levon and Danko, were my two favorites. The crap Robbie pulled on Levon was unforgivable. Watch “I ain’t in it for my health,” and ask yourself how Levon the HEART of The Band, could end up having to put on shows like the Midnight Ramble (while dying of cancer) to keep from losing his home. I digress. Great stuff ❤️👍🏼

I really like what Bob Dylan's got to say.His voice is definitely recognizable but not my cup of tea.However I do really respect him.