Hands-on, pencil and paper, that’s my wheelhouse, that’s where I’m at. [27][28], The single was rush-released by the band's record label, Columbia Records, when it transpired that Cher was about to issue a rival cover version of the song on the Imperial label (see above). [5][8] For those shows, he often revised the lyrics, incorporating mischievous verses such as:[5], I ain't lookin' to make you fry From Newport to the Ancient Empty Street in L.A. “To write a love song that stands the test of time … that’s all I ever wanted to do. 10: Another Self Portrait (1969–1971). Something that is low in responsibility and I don’t have to make decisions for the safety and security of 14,000 people. All I ever wanted to do was to be a surgeon, but I was pushed out. Nation Saqib Saleem: Till the age of 20, all I ever wanted to do in life was to play cricket I was hired by the City of Washington Court House on May 31, 1988 as a Patrol Officer, I was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in March of 1998 and in January 2004, to put the cherry on the top of my career, I obtained the rank of Chief of Police, which I have held for the past 17 years. That’s all I ever wanted to do. I was chief of police, not everybody gets to say that. "[16] In the UK, Penny Valentine, writing in Disc, opined "I think this is a marvelous song, but, Byrds fan though I have always been, I prefer the Sonny & Cher [sic] recording. And then it all gets taken away – you don’t play, travel or train with the team. [25] The version of the song released as a single is a different vocal take to the version found on the Mr. Tambourine Man album, as evidenced by the slight lyrical variations in the song's first verse and the different running times the two versions have; the single is 2:02 minutes in length while the album version is slightly longer at 2:04. Toggle navigation Subscribe E-paper. Is there anything you want to say to the community as you leave the job? [citation needed] Dylan laughs at some of his own jokes in the song, as he parodies typical "boy meets girl" love songs. The song was also included on the Dylan compilations Bob Dylan's Greatest Hits Vol. But what I do know is when I’m cruising down the road looking out over that long hood, as I hear the sound of the engine and smell that diesel, I know it’s the right job for me. I had a sudden vision of getting snowed or iced in at the Fabric Depot — not the worst thing, but, as I said, all I ever wanted to do … “All I ever wanted to do was build cars” One year ago, on August 25, 2019, Prof. Dr. Ferdinand Piëch passed away. And I don't want to drag you down Talk a little bit about your last year as chief of police. Agriculture is perhaps the most important sector in every country for the simple reason that it provides the necessary sustenance for the populace. This is all I ever wanted to do. "[17], In addition to appearing on the Byrds' debut album, the song is included on several Byrds' compilation albums, including The Byrds' Greatest Hits; The Original Singles: 1965–1967, Volume 1; The Byrds; The Essential Byrds; The Byrds Play Dylan; and There Is a Season. I don’t know if I’m going to find a job or not find a job. I’ve done the best I can do for 17 years. “All I ever wanted to do was score goals. He was shattered. All I ever wanted to do was live the life Money, drugs, cars, clothes hoes brick, paints, pounds of dro fa sho a young nigga living how he supposed ya know [Yo Gotti] I got sixteen 28 grams broke down to dimes What's my life like nigga its a constant grind You got seven eight or nine you can push on Cause I'm a selfish nigga I want 10 strong [5] It remained part of Dylan's concert set list for his all acoustic shows in 1965. Outgoing chief Brian Hottinger (left) is passing the torch to the newest chief of the Washington Police Department, Jeff Funari. I still like this job and like Kenneth, “it’s all I ever wanted to do”. (A Man After Midnight), A Love Like Yours (Don't Come Knocking Everyday), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=All_I_Really_Want_to_Do&oldid=1014962308, Song recordings with Wall of Sound arrangements, Song recordings produced by Tom Wilson (record producer), Song recordings produced by Terry Melcher, Articles with unsourced statements from July 2009, Wikipedia articles with MusicBrainz work identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 29 March 2021, at 23:39. Reach Editor Ryan Carter at 740-313-0352. I couldn’t do it at 18-years-old. However, many do not consider agriculture as an important career choice but that was not the case for Natasha Forde. I loved working the street, I loved being a road sergeant. Lieutenant Funari will do a fine job as well. The Other Side of the Mirror: Bob Dylan Live at the Newport Folk Festival 1963–1965, Gotta Serve Somebody: The Gospel Songs of Bob Dylan, Lost on the River: The New Basement Tapes, I Don't Believe You (She Acts Like We Never Have Met), It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry, Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again, Most Likely You Go Your Way and I'll Go Mine, The Ballad of Frankie Lee and Judas Priest, The Best of The Byrds: Greatest Hits, Volume II, The Original Singles: 1967–1969, Volume 2, 20 Essential Tracks from the Byrds Box Set (1965-1990), If I Could Turn Back Time: Cher's Greatest Hits, Mamma Mia! And that’s really cool. The reverse was true in the UK, where the Byrds' single reached #4. "[17] In the NME, Derek Johnson also praised the single, predicting it would be a UK number one, and commenting "The pattern is much the same as before, with those familiar high-register harmonies – clearly influenced by the West Coast surf sound...coupled with strident twangs throughout, rattling tambourines, and crashing cymbals. All I ever wanted Was to see you smiling All I ever wanted Initially, I’m not going to do anything. It didn’t matter what else was going on in the game, as long as I was on the end of chances I was happy. … Stream All I Ever Wanted To Do by phil doyle from desktop or your mobile device The Byrds' version of the song is noticeably different in structure to Dylan's. 135.9k Likes, 5,767 Comments - Leratokganyago (@leratokganyago) on Instagram: “All I ever wanted to do in my life, was watch Zonke perform LIVE... an experience of a LIFETIME!! When I got married I knew what the right thing for me to do was, I felt that there was no greater calling for me as a woman than to be a wife and a mother. Hottinger recently sat down with the Record-Herald to talk about his career and retirement. [14], The initial idea to cover the song came when Cher heard the Byrds perform it during their pre-fame residency at Ciro's nightclub on the Sunset Strip in March 1965. Before my accident, I don’t know if I was ready for retirement. See, I’m an old school police officer. 6: Bob Dylan Live 1964, Concert at Philharmonic Hall, Vol. Now I get to see the entire spectrum. “So this song is pretty important to me.” Nothing has fallen in my lap yet. 6: Bob Dylan Live 1964, Concert at Philharmonic Hall. Hottinger: Oh, absolutely. So I went into the Marine Corps., spent four years in the Marine Corps. She’s a saint, to deal with me on a daily basis. Snow was blowing everywhere. Memorial Day turned out to be a great day! They want to dribble and have a lot of touches.” It started with me at work for a for a few hours until the boss decided to send me home to … They want to be number tens. I got out, worked at a local factory for a year-and-a-half, took the test here, got hired in May of 88. Not that anyone else has a different view, but I know that I’m kind of old-school when it comes to that stuff. Almost 3 years ago when I found out my queen was expecting our son Asahd I knew my life would change forever and that OUR legacy would soon be on the way. Ultimately, Cher's cover was the more successful in the U.S., reaching the Billboard top 20, while the Byrds' single faltered at #40. When I retire from law enforcement and hang up my badge and gun, that’s it for me. [3], "All I Really Want to Do" was first released on Dylan's 1964 album Another Side of Bob Dylan. [3] "All I Really Want to Do" sees Dylan experimenting with the conventions of the romantic pop song by constructing rhymes within lines and also rhyming the end of every line with the end of the following line. [5] Like other songs on Another Side of Bob Dylan, "All I Really Want to Do" was inspired by Dylan's breakup with Suze Rotolo. The year 2020 was certainly a memorable and challenging way to go out, not to mention your recovery from your accident. 6:05 PREVIEW Reality Check (Verklighetskoll) 4. Four years later, after seeing your picture, it was like looking at you for the first time all over again. I loved every minute of it. [14][15] This caused a minor controversy when it was alleged by the Byrds and their management that Cher and her husband, Sonny Bono, had taped one of the Byrds' appearances at Ciro's without permission, in order to utilize some of the band's material for their own releases. F.A.Q. She has to be back to work in August. Cher's version was involved in a chart battle with the Byrds' recording of "All I Really Want to Do" when both versions entered the Billboard Hot 100 during the same week. 2. The Bootleg Series Vol. [4], Dylan wrote the song in 1964 and recorded it in one take on June 9, 1964. In his letter of resignation, Hottinger wrote, “For the past 33 years I have been able to live my childhood dreams of being a Police Officer. 4:14 PREVIEW Cette Vie Angoissée. Hi! [8] Along with another Another Side of Bob Dylan song, "It Ain't Me, Babe," "All I Really Want to Do" questioned the usual assumptions of relationships between men and women, rejecting possessiveness and machismo. A visitor to our site felt the following article might be of interest to you: ‘This is all I ever wanted to do’. One, The Bootleg Series Volumes 1–3 (Rare & Unreleased) 1961–1991, Vol. So then I paid a little attention to it, and my wife encouraged me to take the test. It’s been a fun ride. Each chief brings their own strengths and their own weaknesses, and we have moved forward with technology here, but not as far and as fast as say, the young generation thinks we should have. Then when I’m home by myself and get bored to death, I might look for something to do, but I have no idea what that will be. As a Police Officer, it has been my honor and privilege to serve the community in which I grew up.”. I’ve done my 33 years, 17 years as a chief. They were glad that I signed up. At three or four years old, I was doing the haka in front of the TV, and when I got there, that’s the happiest I’ve ever been. Please consider following us by clicking below. I had no ambition of being the chief of police whatsoever. "All I Really Want to Do" is a song written by Bob Dylan and featured on his Tom Wilson-produced 1964 album, Another Side of Bob Dylan (see 1964 in music). 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