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Maura James McNamara's avatar

I love this song too and have similar complicated feelings about the gender implications (applies to my mixed feelings about Bob in general) which is why I LOVE the Joan Baez version. When I was going through a terrible breakup leaving an abusive situation, I used to lock myself in the bathroom, run a hot bath, and blast the Baez Sings Dylan album. Grief song indeed.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xIjzvTObzgA

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Eleanor Burke's avatar

So many mixed feelings about so many beloved male singers. This was one of my big break up songs too- I went on long walks and sang this. I forget about Joan's version! Going to listen now.

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