Fact #17529
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Short story:
New York Times reporter Robert Shelton attends the opening night of a two-week Bob Dylan residency at Gerde's Folk City in Greenwich Village. Dylan is supporting The Greenbriar Boys and plays two sets each night. After his first set Shelton interviews Dylan.Full article:
John Herald (Greenbriar Boys) : Dylan took us by storm when he opened for us that gig. He was getting a bigger hand than we were. I was getting a little envious. He was a friend of mine, but I didn't really understand what he was doing. We were supposed to be the main act, and he just won the place over. I couldn't get the gist of why he was so popular. I told a friend, "If this guy makes it, I'll eat my hat." They're trying to hold me to it. He really tore the house down, though.
Dave Van Ronk : He had the audience in the palm of his hand. Of course, they were pre-sold. The word had gotten out, so he wasn't working to a hostile group. Far from it. It was an unbelievable performance.
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Dave Van Ronk : He had the audience in the palm of his hand. Of course, they were pre-sold. The word had gotten out, so he wasn't working to a hostile group. Far from it. It was an unbelievable performance.
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