The Busker outside Tesco

Arkady · September 2013

I can't acknowledge that it's anything but great. I will make a concession in the form of the following anecdote:<br><br>When Dylan played the Concert for Bangladesh, George Harrison begged him to play <i>Blowin' in the Wind</i>. Dylan's response? "Why, are you gonna play <i>I Wanna Hold Your Hand</i>?"<br><br>Brilliant. That said, he did play it.<br><br>http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xvjp65_bob-dylan-blowin-in-the-wind-live-1971_music<br>;

kreuzkav · September 2013

I'd say Blowing in the wind is his worst 60s song. Too wee and simplistic. If only the answer was just....

kreuzkav · September 2013

I'd say Blowing in the wind is his worst 60s song. Too wee and simplistic. If only the answer was just....

Arkady · September 2013

You genuinely think that there is no song on any of his 60s albums worse than Blowin' in the Wind? It's not even the worst on Freewheelin'.

kreuzkav · September 2013

I meant to put well-known songs. Actually popular was the word I forgot to add. I imagine there are some crap ones on Freewheellin'. I've never listened to it, just heard a few songs here and there. I've heard all the other albums of the 60s (I think). Well, it's the worst 60s Dylan song I've heard, in my opinion.

Arkady · September 2013

Its the worst of the ones that you know? Literally can't argue with that.

Mirandola · October 2013

I kind of know what Kreuzkav means - Blowin is dire not so much because of the song itself but because of the sanctimonious drippy hippies who took to it and because it's inescapable. Talking of which - have you heard Frank Ocean's cover of Long Time Gone?

DillysDad · October 2013

His name is Angel. He's a lovely bloke and his dog Rory, although big and a bit barky, is really friendly.<br><br>He is homeless, although he often stays with friends and they let him leave his stuff at their house. He did have a tent he slept in but someone either stole it or burnt it ... I can't remember.<br><br>Anyway, he likes a cheap Cappuccino from the Wetherspoons if you're ever feeling generous (3 sugars) <br>

marie · October 2013

He is a very nice guy, I never seemed to have caused any trouble. I do agree his choice of songs could sometimes be more varied, but he clearly enjoys playing, and I think he brightens up SGR a little! <div>I would probably close my windows too after a while if I lived across the street from him, but to be fair I really get a lot more annoyed at the NON - stop barking dogs locked in their backyard between Albert Road / Stroud green Rd and Lorne rd!</div>

marie · October 2013

*he never seemed - sorry<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>

Peter Crumb · October 2013

He seems to have gone and moved to the station and I never go there as I cycle :-(

miss annie · October 2013

He's often at the station at peak times, always outside Tesco on a Saturday.

Ali · October 2013

Go where the Market is !

ChangN4N6 · October 2013

Marie, I agree about those dogs nr Lorne Rd. often I think I wish they were like the cats in tufnel park who end up as gloves and muffs. But that ain't gonna happen. The main thing is ppl should not leave dogs to bark all nite long. Chang

Sutent · October 2013

Tonight he was very smokey. He was smoking as well as burning incense which smelt very nice

marie · October 2013

It isn't the dogs I blame ... When are we going to start making gloves out of irresponsible owners? I'm kidding, but these dogs need to go to the park and release their energy there! Not in our ears, day and night ...<div><br></div><div>'Praise You' seems to be the new hit this week outside tesco! I quite like it..</div>

anidas · November 2013

I think he's rubbish ....

bigspoon · November 2013

If I hear this guy singing "One Love" in that cod-Jamaican accent ONE MORE time...<div><br></div><div><img src="http://31.media.tumblr.com/ea8075c77a11f559c4d9923d228a9b9d/tumblr_mpcl5u2Rhj1qzwhb0o1_250.gif"></div>

Toddlesocks · November 2013

I very rarely go to Tescos, but went yesterday and saw a busker outside, I think he brightend up the Tesco experience so may go more often now.

chrisst · November 2013

I think it might take a little more than that to brighten-up that post-apocalyptic experience.

ADGS · November 2013

The only way that talentless arse could brighten up anything is if he were set alight.

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ADGS · November 2013

Their effort was clearly as half-arsed as his performances, which I suppose is fitting.

marie · November 2013

<div><font size="2">It's freezing cold outside, he's still trying to play the guitar and singing rather that just begging for money, he may not be Jimy Hendrix but at least he is trying something! In my opinion he does brighten up SGR. He is always smiling, never aggressive or drunk, and doesn't set fires to your bins.</font></div><div><font size="2">I am pretty sure most of you hear him about 5 seconds a day, is that really enough for you to want to 'set him alight' ?!</font></div>

miss annie · November 2013

It's not that cold. Has anyone noticed that all the local miscreants congregate in the yard between the chip shop and Park Theatre now? I've been coming home from work at about 10.30 every evening for the last week or so and see them disappearing down the alley like a less colourful version of Neverwhere.

ADGS · November 2013

I didn't say I wanted to set him alight, because that would be wrong. I just feel that if someone less scrupulous were to do so, it would contribute more to the gaiety of nations than his dreadful cover versions. Probably keep him warmer, too.

Detritus · December 2013

Bloody murdering Walking in the air tonight. I would pay him to piss off.

Toddlesocks · December 2013

He had just arrived when I came out the PO tonight, I thought he was sounding particularly melodic then. Made up for the lack of SGR Christmas lights.

kreuzkav · December 2013

The christmas lights only go up to Tollington park. I suppose there's more all year round colour at the top end.

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