Jake in the desert

Interesting NY Times piece on what Dylan and Lennon (who usually got along very well) were really talking about in the back of that limo in 1966: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/05/style/bob-dylan-john-lennon-limo-ride.html?unlocked_article_code=1.Y1A.TxIa.d-ECO9SbdeLs&smid=url-share

Whether they were high, or just washed out (Dylan was extremely exhausted at the time)- what Dylan was getting at in the one part of it is that he felt Lennon really nicked his style with Norwegian Wood. Here's the full, unedited 20+ minute video of them talking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSO_YniK4XE. Fascinating shit.

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What Were Bob Dylan and John Lennon Really Saying in the Back of That Limo?

A film scene of Dylan and Lennon at a low moment in 1966 has held a grim fascination for fans. Beneath the repartee, a touchy issue was at stake.

The New York Times
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Show threadBrian Nicar13h ago
@jake4480 Dude bro Lennon, you ripped me off on 'Norwegian Wood'. But Bob, great artists don't borrow, they steal... ;>)
Show threadJake in the desert13h ago
@wendigo oh, totally. I see both sides, I think Bob is being ridiculous haha. But once you read the article, the video makes sense. In the article it even says how George said they were GREAT friends. And like.. Bob, you took that shit from black blues artists. So yeah. hahaha
Show threadBrian Nicar13h ago
@jake4480 Who didn't rip off Bob Dylan back then? And now? ;>)
Show threadJake in the desert13h ago
@wendigo exactly. I do it all the time. hahaha
Show threadMrs.Malice ❤️‍🔥✨13h ago
@jake4480 I’ve always been a bit confused by that footage… Looking forward to reading this!
Show threadJake in the desert13h ago
@mrs_malice exactly. I'd only seen the small clip. The story and the full video is WILD. Amazing stuff. What a time capsule
Show threadLeo Schuldiner🤘🏼12h ago
@jake4480 omg this is true gold! I'm afraid I wouldn't be capable of understanding their british/folk-country intelligible languages tho.. xD
Show threadJake in the desert12h ago
@leoschuldiner23 ha! Dylan like, NEVER stops talking. You can kinda understand him. Lennon is tougher, his accent is SO thick. And they're both total weirdos. hahaha
Show threadLeo Schuldiner🤘🏼9h ago
@jake4480 🤣 I love it!!!!!!!!
Show threadRob8h ago
@jake4480 @leoschuldiner23 Dylan is wasted, but I don't have a problem with Lennons accent (but I'm Australian). Dylan was right wasted, only got part-way through, so going to to give it listen tomorrow and see if I have what it takes.
Show threadJake in the desert7h ago
@Rob @leoschuldiner23 ha! It stops right after the 20 minute mark.. My guess is Bob's on some kind of uppers to keep him going after reading he was sick, collapsing, he even said he felt sick in the thing. Or they may be mixing 😂 but yeah. Totally wild after reading that article. Had always been curious. Had no idea.