Bob Dylan & John Lennon: Eat The Document Part 1

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Part One of Three. Approx. 7 minutes. This is an outtake from 'Eat The Document', a chronicle of Bob Dylan's spring 1966 European tour. Coming in at just over 21 minutes, this famous [or infamous] limo ride with John Lennon and Bob Dylan has become mythic in its appeal to fans and historians of both iconic artists. Here is what is known about this filmed sequence: Filmed by D A Pennebaker, famed filmmaker who also captured the footage for Dylan's 'Don't Look Back' 1965 tour film, this was intended for inclusion in Eat The Document, but did not make the official cut. This sequence was filmed on May 27, 1966 - early in the day - inside Dylan's chauffeured limosine. There has been much documented that this was a cab or taxi ride. You only have to think that neither Dylan nor Lennon would have been able to take a common taxicab ride at that time without being spotted to realize that this is Dylan's limo. Aside from that, he knows everyone in the car which is more evidence of this being his crew. The drive takes place from John's house in Weybridge into central London to where Dylan was staying at the May Fair Hotel. The Beatles would all visit Dylan at the May Fair for the duration of his stand at the Albert Hall. Dylan would be playing the Royal Albert Hall that evening where he was roundly jeered by the fans who did not want to give up their own personal folk savior. John and George Harrison would be in attendance, cheering him on, and as they say, totally digging it. Dylan appears to be on...something. Or very hung over. And to that, towards the end of the ride is getting sick. John is very sharp for the most part, chiding Dylan and generally making fun of the whole situation that is going south. The Beatles were in recording sessions for Revolver, and at this point, were putting the finishing touches on 'Yellow Submarine'. Perhaps not their greatest track, but definitely one where the sessions were memorable for all including Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones. Transcripts of this film are available on the internet. This particular version has very nice video and audio. Note: this upload is for historical purpose and hopefully entertainment as well. I don't own the footage [but it's readily available on the internet] and am posting for enjoyment of the fans.

Channel: Music
Uploaded: July 29, 2008 at 9:22 pm
Author: Heavyhumanist

Length: 0:07:28
Rating: 4.89
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Tags: dylan lennon beatles revolver blonde tour 1966 thin man desolation rolling stone rain tomorrow strawberry liverpool

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Video Comments:
Moniqueee15 (Wednesday 12th of November 2008 08:18:11 PM)
Wow like Bob is so fucking annoting in this vidoe, rambling rambling on.John's just cool &relaxed
wtw88 (Thursday 13th of November 2008 03:21:25 AM)
John is cool but he's not relaxed. He's uncomfortable but ACTS cool despite it. When you get right down to it, this video is so pathetic it's not worth commenting on. Excuse me.
jasonlloyd33 (Thursday 6th of November 2008 10:39:31 PM)
Such a shame Bob is so fucked up in this video and speaking like a moron. John , who at this time was a HUGE Dylan fan must have been thinking (and you can see it all over his face) what an idiot.
SindyDeeX (Thursday 6th of November 2008 11:31:16 AM)
man they look friggin stoned nice cover up with the sunglasses hehe 8)
bullbunnies (Saturday 1st of November 2008 08:27:07 PM)
wow john seems really uncomfertable
DanielINC (Thursday 23rd of October 2008 09:34:11 PM)
It's so clear...that you for the upload!
Zeppelinfan25 (Thursday 23rd of October 2008 09:47:57 AM)
i doubt it
WillSmithIsntFresh (Sunday 19th of October 2008 10:13:59 PM)
If I recall correctly, Bob met The Beatles in '64.
riotiticaca (Thursday 16th of October 2008 07:54:18 PM)
The big Chick!
ghostie543 (Sunday 12th of October 2008 03:08:53 PM)
AWESOME