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LakeErieHorn (Friday 29th of August 2008 06:10:13 PM)

John Wesley Hardin was a ruthless, cold blooded killer. He embellished his life story when convenient and claimed to have killed over 40 people. Dylan was ignorant of the facts regarding John W Hardin. Evidenced by the "g" and the Robin Hood like characterization. What part of his life do you find interesting? What does he stand for according to Dylan? How in anybody's imagination does John W. Hardin transcend his own banal, tragic existence?

jackspencer26 (Tuesday 2nd of September 2008 01:58:04 PM)

Well the story goes he robbed from the rich to give to the poor, kinda like a robin hoodesque character, think thats the image Dylan is trying to conjour up. Forgive him for his historical facts being clouded by his heart.

indium256 (Tuesday 1st of July 2008 11:53:01 AM)

Dylan usually drops off the "g" at the end of words.. "Blowin' in the Wind" and "Rollin' Stone." Here he takes the opposite and adds the "g" which gives it a certain artistic leap

mizterblack (Monday 25th of August 2008 08:50:57 PM)

um thanks for the uncalled for scholarly lesson

omfgleah (Saturday 21st of June 2008 01:37:22 AM)

*plain

llamanator3000 (Saturday 21st of June 2008 04:06:56 AM)

...you that egotistical that you'd make a reply just to correct someone's minor spelling mistake?

1stservetennis (Tuesday 27th of May 2008 05:20:59 PM)

the guy was a freakin socialpath - the coldest killer in the old west. Why is he being glorified?

pufmama (Wednesday 28th of May 2008 02:36:29 PM)

great song though. Dont know much about Harding, but his name sounds great when Dylan sings it. lol

atvchick11 (Friday 30th of May 2008 03:39:36 PM)

cause back in the west in the past it didnt matter all that much when you killed someone...sure he was an outlaw but his life would be sweet!

llamanator3000 (Saturday 21st of June 2008 04:11:04 AM)

was a shitty time to live in. the only law was a bunch of ex black slaves where now soldier with gun, often corrupt and understandabaly with a grudge, nation was in chaos, and the land was filled with bitter ex war veterans, bandits, and angry hard cases. you grow up like that and tell me if you had the courage and the skill to fight back and stand up for yourself when crossed, even by some asshole with a badge, instead of taking it up the ass like most did, that you wouldn't do exactly that.