Bumper Quote by Eric Burdon
![“Well, it seems that one day Dylan was drivin' up to San Francisco from New Orleans or somewhere, when our record [House of the Rising Sun] came over his radio. When it was announced he said to Joan Baez -- who was with him at the time -- 'This'll be the first time I've heard this version'…” quote by Eric Burdon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f14/eric-burdon-13717_bumper_well-it-seems-that-one-day-dylan-was-dri_3023340.jpg)
“Well, it seems that one day Dylan was drivin' up to San Francisco from New Orleans or somewhere, when our record [House of the Rising Sun] came over his radio. When it was announced he said to Joan Baez -- who was with him at the time -- 'This'll be the first time I've heard this version', although it was number one in the States. So he listened to it, stopped the car, ran round the car five times, banged his head on the bumper and began leapin' about shouting 'It's great! It's great!'”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 1970s Radio Broadcast, Eric Burdon discussing music influences
A musician discovers a song he thought was new, realizing it was already a hit, leading to ecstatic reaction
In simple terms: He realized the song was already popular and got excited
Key Takeaway
Embrace unexpected discoveries with enthusiasm
Themes
music
discovery
surprise
Mood
joyful
energetic
Type
anecdotal
musical
When to use this quote
- listening to music
- road trips
- sharing songs with friends
- celebrating hits
Key Concepts
cultural impact
personal experience
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you react when you learn something you loved is already well‑known?
- What does this say about how we value novelty?
A Different Perspective
Excitement may fade once novelty wears off
![“I always remember what Bob Dylan said in that [Martin] Scorsese documentary on him. When he was asked about Joan Baez's complaints about the way he treated her when they were together, Dylan laughed and said, "It's impossible to be in love and wise at the same time."” quote by Richard Gere](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0b4/richard-gere-3534_bob_i-always-remember-what-bob-dylan-said-in_1638805.jpg)
![“All I cared about was the music, like hearing Townes [ Van Zandt] talking about "For the sake of the song"; it's all that mattered. In spite of me a couple of things happened, mainly the Eagles and Seven Bridges Road. That certainly helped me survive. Joan Baez, Rita Coolidge, and Ian Matthews did…” quote by Steve Young](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/053/steve-young-2710_bridges_all-i-cared-about-was-the-music-like-hea_124821.jpg)
