Subterranean Homesick Blues - Bob Dylan vs Timothée Chalamet in the Forthcoming Film A Complete Unknown

 

I first saw this in 1967 when I saw the documentary Don't Look Back.  It is best known for Dylan flipping the cards with Allan Ginsberg in the background.  Subterranean Homesick Blues is a typical Dylan song that nobody understands.

 

It seems that bits and pieces of the forthcoming biopic "A Complete Unknown" are being shown on YouTube.  It whets my appetite to see the film when it is released on Christmas Day.

I bought a New Dell Laptop Today

 

The old Dell laptop just working right lately since I was have problems with the power.  I bought in September 2019 as documented in this journal.  I got plenty of use out of that laptop as I used it twice daily for five years.  It owed me nothing.

I decided to buy another Dell since the last one was very reliable until very recently.  I bought it at Microcenter that gives prompt and courteous service.  I will have to learn to use Windows 11.  I hope to get five years use out of this computer.

Sunny Goodge Street - Donovan and Judy Collins Versions - What A Difference

 

My Comments on World Series Scheduling

 

• In the 1960s, all the World Series games were played in the afternoon.  I remember taking a small transistor radio to school to hear the game.
• If I remember correctly, in 1971 one game was played at night.  After a certain date, all games were played at night.  Money is the name of the game.  Audiences are larger at night so the networks get more money from advertisers.  
• In the 1960s, there was one announcer from each team and one from the TV network broadcasting the game. Today, the announcers are from the Fox Network.
• 8 PM is a late starting time for people in the east.  Couldn't they start at 7 PM so very young fans can stay up to watch the game?
• I assume people in the West don't like the 5 PM PT start. On weekends it will interrupt their dinner, while they commute home on weekdays.

This is What I Will Be Watching on Christmas Day

 

All Bob Dylan fans greatly anticipate the biopic A Complete Unkown that will be released on Christmas Day.  It is a biopic covering Dylan's early years including his transition from folk to rock music.  The trailers including the one seen above are very promising.  Timothée Chalamet is the actor playing the young Dylan.  The film should be historically accurate.  I don't expect to learn anything new about this era of Dylan's career, but hopefully, it will attract some younger people to Dylan.

Sunshine Superman by Donovan - Random Oldie of the Day

 

I didn't know what to write today, so I opened Joel Whitburn's Top Pop book and placed my finger on a charted song.  I picked Sunshine Superman by Donovan that hit #1 in 1966.

My Thoughts on the 2024 Mets Season

 

Let's turn back the clock to May 29 when the Mets' record was 22-33. 2024 would be a repeat of 2023 when their record was 75-87.  But at that point, the team started to turn things around.  For the rest of the season, the Mets' record of 67-40 was the best in MLB. David Stearns made several roster changes that helped the team.  About 60 players were on the roster for all or part of the season.  The team clinched a spot in the playoffs on the day after the regular season ended.  They beat Milwaukee in the Wild Card series and then the Phillies in the Division Series.  They were tough against the Dodgers in the LCS, but lost the series 4-2.  The Mets have nothing to be ashamed since they improved so much over last season.

As we look ahead to 2025, five pitchers and five position players, including Pete Alonso, have contracts expiring. My gut feeling is that Pete will re-sign with the Mets.  They should look for bullpen help.  Some of their top prospects may be ready to be promoted to the team.

I will be rooting for the Yankees in the World Series.  Shortly after it ends, the Hot Stove League commences with free agent signings.  We'll have to wait and see what happens.