Re: Does BoB hate all the animals?
- From: mcisrael@xxxxxxxxx
- Date: 12 Sep 2005 07:59:02 -0700
http://www.commondreams.org/news2001/0523-17.htm
WASHINGTON - May 23 - As he turns 60, Bob Dylan is paying back a
30-year-old debt he says he owes to his first fans -- animals.
Dylan, who is 60 on Thursday, has given one of his classic songs,
"Shelter from the Storm," to World Wildlife Fund for use in a new
public service announcement. It is the first time, in his long and
distinguished career as one of America's most influential
singer-songwriters, that Dylan has allowed his words and music to be
used for charitable purposes.
"Its nice to know something I did a long time ago can help save animals
today," the singer said. "WWF is a good cause, I support them, and am
proud to lend my music to this effort. Early on, animals were the only
ones who liked my music. Now it's pay back time."
"Shelter from the Storm" is being used as the soundtrack for two WWF
public service ads that make the point that wild animals and their
habitats need shelter from man-made environmental storms. The TV spots
are narrated by actor Donald Sutherland.
"All of us at WWF are extremely grateful to Bob Dylan for his support,"
said Ginette Hemley, WWF's vice president for species conservation. "As
human-induced pressures on natural habitats increase, the challenge of
saving endangered species becomes more difficult by the day. Mr.
Dylan's gift of song will help us meet that challenge by making more
Americans aware of the issues and what they can do to help."
The 60 and 30-second spots, produced by the PlowShare Group of
Stamford, Ct., are being released this week to networks and TV stations
across the country.
"If a song can help save an animal, I'm glad it's my song," Dylan said.
" If I can give something back and it can do some good to speak for
those animals who can't speak for themselves, Amen."
PlowShare Group works exclusively with non-profit organizations to
harness the power of communications for social good.
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