About this episode
The episode explores the meaning and impact of Bob Dylan's song 'Make You Feel My Love' through various interpretations and covers.
"When the rain is blowing in your face / And the whole world is on your case / I could offer you a warm embrace / To make you feel my love" Written by Bob Dylan for his Time Out of Mind album, 'Make You Feel My Love' went on to become a huge hit for Adele and has been covered by Billy Joel, Ane Brun and many more. With its promise of unfaltering love, we find out what the song means to different people around the world. It has inspired a translation into a 65,000 year old language and a choral version with the comfort of a psalm; it has soundtracked heartbreak and grief; and become a lullaby of parental love. Featuring music writer Annie Zaleski, musicians Ane Brun and Dyagula, organist and conductor Anna Lapwood, Howard Simons, Aly Halberstadt, and Adele's manager Jonathan Dickins. Produced by Mair Bosworth A BBC Audio production for BBC Radio 4
People in this episode
Guests: Annie Zaleski, Ane Brun, Dyagula, Anna Lapwood, Howard Simons, Aly Halberstadt, Jonathan Dickins
Topics covered
- love
- music interpretation
- song covers
- cultural impact
- emotional connection
Keywords
- Bob Dylan
- Adele
- song covers
- emotional love
- cultural significance
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Make You Feel My Love, Time Out of Mind
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