By George Anderson
Rock stars and super models going together is not an unusual occurrence in the circles of the rich and famous. David Bowie is married to Iman, Rod Stewart was married to Rachel Hunter and Mick Jagger may or may not have been married to Jerry Hall.
Despite the frequent meeting of the music and fashion worlds, there is still a bit of an uproar over Bob Dylan's decision to not only lend (sell actually) his song, Love Sick, but person to making a commercial for Victoria's Secret.
The spot features Mr. Dylan's 62-year old face intercut with shots of Adriana Lima moving around Venice in bra, panties and spike heels.
Ed Razek, chief creative officer for Victoria's Secret told the Associated Press he has no idea why the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer chose to do the spot. "I can't speculate to his reasons. I never talked to him about why he decided to come to the party, but he did. He's iconic, a living legend."
Moderator's Comment: What are your thoughts on Victoria Secret's using Bob Dylan in its commercial? What about Mr. Dylan's decision to say yes to doing the spot?
As someone who grew up on Bob Dylan's words and music, we think we speak for all when we say how happy we are that this is not a spot for incontinence pads, hemorrhoid cream or other product that gives us more information about Mr. Dylan's bodily function than we need or would like to know.
We do have to agree with the sentiments expressed by the New York disc jockey Dennis Elsas, who told the Associated Press, "I would be hesitant to say it's awful or wonderful. It's just strange." - George Anderson - Moderator