"Tweeter and the Monkey Man" is sometimes regarded as a playful homage to the songs of Bruce Springsteen, who was often hailed as "the next Dylan" early in his career. The lyrics include the titles of many Springsteen songs, and the song borrows many of Springsteen's themes.

May 15, 2024 · Even if you don’t recognize any of the Springsteen references, “Tweeter and the Monkey Man,” in Dylan’s sure hands, still comes off as a compelling crime drama full of dark humor.

Tweeter and the Monkey Man by The Traveling Wilburys Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, George Harrison, Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynne With lyrics All rights to artists, publishers, etc. "And the walls came down...

Mar 21, 2017 · Tweeter and the Monkey Man comes from the Travelling Wilbury’s first album, and even if the song wasn’t officially published by Dylan’s Special Rider Music and even if he didn’t so obviously sing it, we’d all still know it was a Dylan composition.

Tweeter and the Monkey Man Lyrics: Tweeter and the Monkey Man were hard up for cash / They stayed up all night selling cocaine and hash / To an undercover cop who had a sister named Jan / For...

Oct 21, 2018 · Dylan’s lyric for ‘Tweeter and the Monkey Man’, on the first Travelin’ Wilburys album, is riddled with good-natured comic references to the words of Springsteen songs. That’s the nearest he’s come to any paying of tributes in reverse.

Dylan came up with lots of eccentric characters in his songs - Mr. Jones, Jack Of Hearts, and Dr. Filth among them - and here he comes up with two more: Tweeter and the Monkey Man. The duo are criminals on the run, pursued by an undercover cop.

Nov 28, 2022 · From the album, Traveling Wilburys Vol. 1 -- released late 1988Bob Dylan Roy Orbison Tom Petty Jeff Lynne George Harrison The Beatles Ringo Starr George Jo...

Oct 3, 2017 · Tweeter and The Monkey Man is sometimes regarded as a playful homage to the songs of Bruce Springsteen, who was often hailed as “the next Dylan” early in his career.

While on the surface, the song tells a tale of crime and love, delving deeper reveals a rich tapestry of themes that showcase Dylan’s genius for storytelling and social commentary. At its core, ‘Tweeter And The Monkey Man’ revolves around the perpetual struggle between good and evil.