“I guess I'd have to start with Buddy Holly.” Listen to Bob Dylan's full Nobel Prize lecture, recorded on 4 June 2017. Dylan was awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature. | Nobel Prize

Demis Hassabis Nobel Prize lecture in chemistry

On this day in 2017, Bob Dylan recorded his Nobel Prize lecture reflecting on the literary influences that shaped his songwriting. He discusses how classic works like 'Moby-Dick', 'All Quiet on the Western Front', and 'The Odyssey' informed his understanding of storytelling and human nature. Dylan emphasises that songs, while distinct from traditional literature, share its expressive power and are meant to be heard rather than read. His introspective speech offers insight into the interplay betw