What an incredible night of music. Bob Dylan and Dion DiMucci on the same stage in Harlem (NYC). Both men unapologetic Christ followers. Both unabashed rockers.
The buff 72-year-old Dion came out with his trademark dark shades on and with a bounce in his step. He talked about New York and growing up two blocks from the theater – humble. Bob Dylan’s announcer’s voice pierced a dark stage saying Bob was a legend in the 1960s in rock and roll, fell into a decade of drug abuse, found Jesus, and is now back on the road. The lights went up and I looked for Dylan to make his entrance. Then I realized he was already on the stage standing with his musician when he started singing – also humble.
In the 1970s I had a cursory acquaintance with Dion. We both frequented two Miami organizations — The Agape Club on Biscayne Blvd. and Arch Creek. I maybe spoke a few words to him, and although I’m about two decades younger than he, at the time we had some friends in common. So, needless to say, I was thrilled to hear him sounding really, really good, not to mention playing a mean guitar. In one number, he wove the words to Amazing Grace into the lyrics of a bluesy tune – breathtaking. Then, when he sang Ruby, the crowd went wild.
Bob has the same spindly legs I remember from earlier days, the same harmonica playing, the gravely voice, but a renewed heart. My husband’s cousin owes her salvation in part to him. In the 1970s he did a tour for Jews for Jesus that intrigued her and she got saved as a result. Although there’s not a drop of Jewish blood in her, her walk has leaned toward the messianic since.
Bob’s band was sizzling, his drummer driving it on like a horse rode hard. Amazing. As is very apropos for the current economic climate, he sang Workingman’s Blues and got huge applause. There was also quite an ovation for Highway 61. For the encore he knew was sure to come, there was a huge etching-like graphic in white on the black back curtain. It was an eagle’s eye with a crown atop it. Among the songs in the finale were Knocking on Heaven’s Door and Like A Rolling Stone, two of his iconic numbers.
There I was blissed-out next to my darling husband, who is amazing and the love of my life – and we’re listening to the stage show of a life time. I like clean, hard rock ‘n roll, and I got that in spades. The music experience was incredible and kept building. When I thought there was no place else it could go, it got kicked up a notch again. Awesome!
If you’re a believer and have somehow overlooked Bob Dylan or Dion Dimuci, may I suggest taking another look. I doubt you’ll be disappointed. And so, with that in mind, I ask the Lord to hold both these superb musicians in the palms of His hands.
Great article, Nike.
LikeLike
I had a great time. I was glad to see the two of them together. Sometimes we forget there are Christians out there who don't package themselves w/a Christian lable. nike
LikeLike
It was extremely interesting for me to read this article. Thanks for it. I like such topics and everything connected to them. I would like to read a bit more on that blog soon.
LikeLike
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed the article. If you're so led, become a follower.Have a blessed Thanksgiving.
LikeLike
It is very interesting for me to read that post. Thanks for it. I like such themes and anything connected to them. I would like to read a bit more on that blog soon.
LikeLike
Thanks for posting this. I thought Dion Dimucci was born in 1939 so he should only be 70? Excuse me for being a pedant.
LikeLike
To both anonymous posts…I'm glad you enjoyed the post.As to Dion's age, I saw it on a piece of PR about the concert. I could be wrong, as I wear reading glasses, but I thought it said 72.
LikeLike
Hello madam, I am very new in the writing field, actually I have written many comics and stories when I was 12-19 , now I am looking to print them through a publisher, will you help me?
LikeLike
Dear Virtual, I wish I knew how to help you, but I have no experience in comics. I would suggest going to the websites of the various comic companies and looking for their submission guidelines. I wish you the best success with this project. nike
LikeLike
Dear Madam,My name is Arijit Bhattacharyya . I am a stsrtup company owner called virtualinfocom. I am a comics writer as well as science fiction story writer , I just wanted to know if you can help me out regarding the stories I have written
LikeLike