When Lyrics Become Literature: Why “Diamonds and Rust” Still Hurts - The Song That Defined Joan Baez

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The Story Behind “Diamonds and Rust” – A Love That Never Really Ended

He Called After 10 Years. Joan Baez Picked Up—and Wrote “Diamonds and Rust.”
🎙️ The Story Behind One of the Most Devastating Songs in Folk Music History

It began with a phone call. After a decade of silence, Bob Dylan rang Joan Baez—and reopened a wound that had never fully healed. That moment would inspire “Diamonds and Rust,” one of the most iconic and emotionally raw songs in American folk music.

In this video, we dive deep into the powerful true story behind “Diamonds and Rust.” From their whirlwind romance during the 1960s folk revival to the painful aftermath of their breakup, this is the untold story of Joan Baez and Bob Dylan—two legends bound by music, politics, and heartbreak.

🔸 How did their love story begin—and unravel?
🔸 What happened during that mysterious phone call?
🔸 What makes Baez’s lyrics so piercing and poetic?
🔸 Why did she tell Dylan the song was about someone else?

We also break down some of the most haunting lines from the song, such as:

“Now you’re telling me you’re not nostalgic / Then give me another word for it…”

…and…

“If you're offering me diamonds and rust / I've already paid.”

Baez’s poetic brilliance and emotional honesty made this song a timeless masterpiece—covered by everyone from folk artists to metal bands like Judas Priest, but never matched in rawness and truth.

Whether you’re a fan of Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, classic 1970s folk music, or just great songwriting with a story behind it, this video will take you on an unforgettable journey through love, memory, and music.

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