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Bob Dylan’s live video from 1971 performance shows why he’s a music legend
Bob Dylan has always been great, but this clip shows him at his best!
Randy Aragon
05.05.20

Bob Dylan is one of the most influential musicians of all time, and for good reason.

His music can take you to another place, transforming the way you feel inside in an instant. In this rare footage from 1971, Dylan captivates a crowd while performing one of his legendary songs.

His talent speaks for itself—no one performs quite like Bob Dylan!

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The performance took place at Madison Square Garden back in 1971, and it shows why he’s one of the best performers of all time.

The 78-year-old music mogul still plays shows around the world to this day, and he’s only gotten better with time. Watching him and his magical stage presence is just as good as any other musician in my opinion.

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In this video, you can see exactly why he’s in a league of his own.

This vintage footage gives us a glimpse into what a live performance from Bob Dylan back in the ’70s was like.

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The music genius has his harmonica attached to his neck while simultaneously playing the guitar and singing.

In classic ’70s attire, Dylan and his group flawlessly go through his song “Love Minus Zero/No Limit,” putting on a musical spectacle that has fans in a trance-like state.

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His unique voice is like no other musician out there, and every time the words come streaming from his vocal cords, you’re sure to be covered in goosebumps.

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When the video zooms in for a close up of his face, Dylan looks so incredibly young.

This footage is insane—it’s hard to believe it came out so clear with the technology being what it was back in 1971. The afternoon show at Madison Square Garden was shot when Dylan was only 30 years old, but he had already made a massive name for himself in the music industry.

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Watching him play the harmonica and guitar at the same time is breathtaking—and adding in the fact that he’s also singing as the frontman, it’s just downright unbelievable.

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A little over three minutes into the video, Dylan showcases his sensational voice.

The mix of rock and folk music that he brings to the table crosses genres and touches music lovers deeply. It’s easy to see why he’s such a popular and influential icon. The entire performance is full of soothing music that virtually anyone could enjoy, which is why the audience is so drawn to the terrific showman.

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The music powerhouse has released 38 studio albums, but we still haven’t heard the last from him.

He’s molded music for generations to come and paved the way for multiple genres. It’s hard enough for musicians to stay relevant for even a decade, let alone over 50 years.

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The vintage video has already been viewed over 161,000 times on YouTube, with 5,000 liking it

All the progress it has made online has happened in just a couple of months! It’s just a matter of time before someone with loads of subscribers reposts it and it gains millions of views.

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Bob Dylan is a true musician, who has touched the lives of countless individuals from all walks of life.

He will surely go down in history, as one of the greatest to ever do it. To see the ridiculously rare footage for yourself, watch the video below!

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