Bob Dylan, Louie Kemp, and the Roads We Walk

Bob Dylan, Kemp, and the Roads We Walk (Verse 1) At Herzl Camp under the Wisconsin skies, Two boys met, with mischief in their eyes. Bobby Zimmerman and Louie Kemp, A bond was forged, so strong, so immense. From cabin raids to laughter and dreams, Through small Jewish towns and life’s streams, They carried their roots, rich and deep, Even as fame and faith would leap. (Chorus) Bob Dylan and Kemp, two souls aligned, Paths diverged but hearts entwined. From Torah scrolls to gospel songs, With Rabbi Mannis Friedman, they journeyed long. (Verse 2) Hollywood lights couldn’t fill the void, Kemp sought truth, no longer toyed. A rabbi’s words in an airport hall, Brought him back to hear God’s call. While Dylan sang of winds and change, Kemp found solace in Torah’s range. With Rabbi Mannis Friedman guiding their way, They searched for meaning every day. (Chorus) Bob Dylan and Kemp, two souls aligned, Paths diverged but hearts entwined. From Torah scrolls to gospel songs, With Rabbi Mannis Friedman, they journeyed long. (Bridge) In Crown Heights under the Rebbe’s gaze, Spiritual fire set their hearts ablaze. Tefillin wrapped at the Western Wall, Moments of faith that could answer all. Larry Keegan, resilient and wise, Inspired them both with his will to rise. A bond unbroken, through trials they came, Different journeys, yet the same flame. (Verse 3) A mother’s wit, a doctor’s pen, Saved Louie from the war back then. Love and faith, the ties that bind, Echoes of heritage, timeless, divine. Though Dylan’s name lights up the stage, To Kemp, he’s still Bobby, no golden cage. Through every debate, every whispered prayer, With Rabbi Mannis Friedman, they found truth there. (Chorus) Bob Dylan and Kemp, two souls aligned, Paths diverged but hearts entwined. From Torah scrolls to gospel songs, With Rabbi Mannis Friedman, they journeyed long. (Outro) So here’s to the roads, both far and near, To faith, to love, and the bonds held dear. Bob Dylan, Kemp, and Rabbi Mannis Friedman too, Through life’s great journey, they saw it through.