That joke a few year ago about the 2 dead heads and drugs is mean, & just ain't so & for many. Sure I did drugs (mainly psychedelics or pot) when I saw the Dead in the 70's, 80's, and early 90's, but I also did drugs at most all concerts, didn't or don't you? My last Dead concert was about a year before Jerry died, and we took our 14 year old daughter...no drugs then, but it was around. She also loved the Dead and really wanted to have the experience. For me, they were a hell of a lot more than "a garage band," and the improvisations were so creative that played off the crowd building with everyone participating ,incredible synergy ~ out of sight!
Just saw the Documentary called Bowie, Iggy and Lou. Fascinating the relationship between the 3 at a critical time in their careers. Highly suggest it if you are a fan of any of them.
I think of this version with the Intro as the best recording of this song
Mostly I think your analysis of sexism or not in this Dylan song is pretty on target, but I think there are at least a couple of blatant examples and maybe some undertones, e.g. faking and taking can be derogatory. To me what's more to the point is that this is from 1966, around the time of the 2nd wave of feminism. NOW was just starting and getting feet. I don't think that the ideas of sexism and feminism, etc were well developed in our culture yet. So, it's hard to expect Dylan not to exhibit some sexism. It pervades the country and it's still here. Musicians often treat female groupies like cattle, and the groupies have some responsibility too. Drugs, sex, and rock and roll....
Just saw the Documentary called Bowie, Iggy and Lou. Fascinating the relationship between the 3 at a critical time in their careers. Highly suggest it if you are a fan of any of them.
I think of this version with the Intro as the best recording of this song
Thanks for the recommendation!