News May 22, 2026

“It’s not dark yet, but it’s gettin’ there…”: How Bob Dylan confronted his own mortality in a hauntingly beautiful song – and re-established himself as an artist of real creative relevance

Dylan wanted a more cinematic texture and a modern sound – but one that was rooted in old American music.

Originally published by MusicRadar
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“It’s not dark yet, but it’s gettin’ there…”: How Bob Dylan confronted his own mortality in a hauntingly beautiful song – and re-established himself as an artist of real creative relevance

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