“Ain't it just like the night to play tricks when you're trying to be so quiet.”

— Bob Dylan

Song lyrics, Blonde on Blonde (1966), Visions of Johanna
Source: Lyrics: 1962-2001

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American singer-songwriter, musician, author, and artist 1941

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