Jake in the desert20h ago

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
Show threadBrian Nicar
@jake4480 Dude bro Lennon, you ripped me off on 'Norwegian Wood'. But Bob, great artists don't borrow, they steal... ;>)
Apr 6 at 4:30pmWeb
Show threadJake in the desert20h 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 Nicar20h ago
@jake4480 Who didn't rip off Bob Dylan back then? And now? ;>)
Show threadJake in the desert19h ago
@wendigo exactly. I do it all the time. hahaha