Flagging Down the Double E's

Flagging Down the Double E’s

Bob Dylan Disses U2

1991-11-04, McGaw Memorial Hall, Evanston, IL

Ray Padgett
Nov 11, 2026
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“This is my theme song,” Bob Dylan announces over the opening chords to “Ballad of a Thin Man” at this subscriber-requested (thanks Bruce!) show in the Chicago suburb of Evanston, IL. “Thin Man” is, in part, about feeling misunderstood by journalists. Why might he call it his theme song at this particular concert? Because he knew he was being reported o…

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