Dewey Cox Trumps Dylan's Lyrical Prose
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The tunes of legendary troubadour Bob Dylan have been celebrated in many mediums; from contemporary musicians covering his songs to numerous films chronicling the life and times of the songsmith. And while most music fans commend Dylan's originality and creative prose, Dewey Cox, the main character in Columbia Picture's forthcoming comedy Walk Hard, has but one question: "How come nobody ever asked Bob Dylan 'why you sound so much like Dewey Cox?'"
In a clip from the film, slated to hit theatres Dec. 21, Cox, played by actor John C. Reilly, strums through a solo tune, clearly illustrating his influence upon Dylan. "Mailboxes drip like lampposts in the twisted birth canal of the coliseum / Rim job fairies teapots mask the temper tantrum / Oh say can you see 'em," sings Cox. And while some may misunderstand Cox's inventive style, actor Tim Meadows, who plays Cox's drummer in the film, has supreme insight: "This song is very deep."
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