15. They Killed Him with Harold Lepidus

On our 15th episode Henry welcomes a personal hero and someone he's been reading and following for 20 years! Author, journalist, writer, podcaster, and music scholar, Harold Lepidus to talk about 1986's They Killed Him from Knocked Out Loaded. Listen to the song hereFollow along with the lyrics:They Killed HimWritten by: Kris KristoffersonThere was a man named Hatma GandiHe would not bow down he would not fightHe knew the deal was down and dirtyAnd nothing wrong could make it right awayBut he knew his duty and the prize he had to payJust another holy man who tried to be a friendMy God, they killed him.Another man from Atlanta, GeorgiaBy name of Martin Luther KingHe shook the land like the rolling thunderAnd made the bells of freedom ring todayWith a dream of beauty that they could not burn awayJust another holy man who dared to make a standMy God, they killed him.The only Son of God AlmightyThe holy one called Jesus ChristHe healed the lame and fed the hungryAnd for his love they took his life awayOn the road to glory where the story never endsJust the holy Son of Man we'll never understandMy God, they killed him.There was a man named Mahatma GandiA man named Martin Luther KingThe only Son of God AlmightyThe only one called Jesus ChristOn the road to glory where the story never endsJust the holy Son of Man we'll never understandMy God, they killed him.There was a man named Mahatma GandiA man named Martin Luther KingThe only Son of God AlmightyThe only one called Jesus ChristOn the road to glory where the story never endsJust the holy Son of Man we'll never understandMy God, they killed him.  Follow us on Instagram @songsofbob,If you would like to support hosting my podcasts, please check out my Patreon where for $5 I will give you a shout out on the podcast of your choice. Thank you to, Rob Kelly, Roberta Rakove, Matt Simonson, and Christopher Vanni. For $10, in addition to the shout-out I'll send you a surprise piece of Bob Dylan merch! Thank you to Kaitie Cerovec who is already enjoying her merch! I have a merch shop! Check out all sorts of fun Bob Dylan (and more) items! Thank you to Mark Godfrey, & Linda Maultsby over on Substack.Email us at [email protected]: YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Substack.