Bob Dylan - Ain't Talkin' [Tribute to the Western]

One of my favourite Bob Dylan songs is Ain't Talkin' from the album Modern Times. The song always evoked thoughts of my favourite westerns, so as a personal editing project during lockdown, I combined them both and the result is a music video tribute to the western via Bob Dylan.

[dadodydo]

Mr. Dylan, genius storyteller and balladeer. Always unforgettable tunes.

[rb]

One of the best songs Dylan wrote in the 21st century ❤❤!!

[andrewharris]

Hitch hiked alone across good old Usa in 1979 for 9 mos listening to Bob D😊

[paulbird]

Bob Dylan the 20th century poet and story teller!.

[paulfox]

As I walked out tonight in the mystic garden
The wounded flowers were dangling from the vine
I was passing by yon cool crystal fountain
Someone hit me from behind
Ain't talkin', just walkin'
Through this weary world of woe
Heart burnin', still yearnin'
No one on earth would ever know
They say prayer has the power to heal
So pray from the mother
In the human heart an evil spirit can dwell
I am a-tryin' to love my neighbor and do good unto others
But oh, mother, things ain't going well
Ain't talkin', just walkin'
I'll burn that bridge before you can cross
Heart burnin', still yearnin'
There'll be no mercy for you once you've lost
Now I'm all worn down by weeping
My eyes are filled with tears, my lips are dry
If I catch my opponents ever sleeping
I'll just slaughter 'em where they lie
Ain't talkin', just walkin'
Through the world mysterious and vague
Heart burnin', still yearnin'
Walkin' through the cities of the plague
Well, the whole world is filled with speculation
The whole wide world which people say is round
They will tear your mind away from contemplation
They will jump on your misfortune when you're down
Ain't talkin', just walkin'
Eatin' hog-eyed grease in a hog-eyed town
Heart burnin', still yearnin'
Some day you'll be glad to have me around
They will crush you with wealth and power
Every waking moment you could crack
I'll make the most of one last extra hour
I'll avenge my father's death then I'll step back
Ain't talkin', just walkin'
Hand me down my walkin' cane
Heart burnin', still yearnin'
Got to get you out of my miserable brain
All my loyal and my much-loved companions
They approve of me and share my code
I practice a faith that's been long abandoned
Ain't no altars on this long and lonesome road
Ain't talkin', just walkin'
My mule is sick, my horse is blind
Heart burnin', still yearnin'
Thinkin' 'bout that gal I left behind
Well, it's bright in the heavens and the wheels are flyin'
Fame and honor never seem to fade
The fire gone out but the light is never dyin'
Who says I can't get heavenly aid?
Ain't talkin', just walkin'
Carryin' a dead man's shield
Heart burnin', still yearnin'
Walkin' with a toothache in my heel
The sufferin' is unending
Every nook and cranny has its tears
I'm not playing, I'm not pretending
I'm not nursin' any superfluous fears
Ain't talkin', just walkin'
Walkin' ever since the other night
Heart burnin', still yearnin'
Walkin' 'til I'm clean out of sight
As I walked out in the mystic garden
On a hot summer day, a hot summer lawn
Excuse me, ma'am, I beg your pardon
There's no one here, the gardener is gone
Ain't talkin', just walkin'
Up the road, around the bend
Heart burnin', still yearnin'
In the last outback at the world's end

[bysquared]

My mule is sick and my horse is blind. My new come back for how I am. Perfect

[JC-eqis]

Yep, it's been a long, lonesome time out here on the trail to nowhere, with Lily, Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts all on Boot Hill and nothin' holdin' me up in the saddle 'cept those visions of Johanna. Must be knockin' on Heaven's door.

[joaoidiarte]

Only now after so many decades have, i realized that i really am a fanatical fan of western films !!! Thank you Bob

[Shay]

Grew up, age 78 now, watching westerns. 1st on black white TV. I'm recognizing many of these face but sadly can't recall some actors names. Bob Dylan - been a fan since about 1966. I absolutely LOVE ❤ this song. Rates right up there with Knocking on Heavens Door (my favorite Dylan song)

[louto]

Ghosts from the past! Hurray for the old west. Thank you B Dylan😢for resurrecting all of the herroes🎉of the western frontiers

[stevehemphill]

I walked through NYC and Paris for two years with Bob Dylan in my heart and ever since. Gunfight at the OK Corral and 3:10 to Yuma all in the 50's....brilliant combination of Dylan and every Western I've ever seen.
Steve....75 years old.

[vasiledinistrian]

Great remember, wonderful Time & real men .So beautiful music .

[erikstekelenburg]

Another masterpiece ! The man is unbelievable. A treasure 😊

[alanfletcher]

Clints Westerns were Amazing. Butch Cassidy was a Classic. Lee van Cleff legend Charles Bronson . Kirk Douglas and Many more Legends. Not Forgetting Mr Bob Dylan

[giorgiovalleri]

Western e Dylan.
Tutta la mia vita dalla gioventù alla vecchiaia.
Grazie Bob.

[knontjy]

The mystic garden and the gardener has gone🎉🎉🎉Love the lyrics🎉🎉🎉

[seamusha]

If that isn't the best music video EVER ....

[erikacorette]

Brilliant. Proof why I remain a lifelong fan.

[rodneymacomber]

From the very beginning, Bob Dylan has been a mirror into the lives. We see in ourselves.

[hookywookywithmalarkyman]

Holy cow ! i seen most of those flicks thru out my life STUNNING by his Bobness ey folks.