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Mentioned in 5 episodes
Dylan goes electric!
Book • 2015
In 'Dylan Goes Electric!
', Elijah Wald delves into the cultural, political, and historical context of Bob Dylan's seminal performance at the Newport Folk Festival on July 25, 1965.
The book provides new insights into Dylan’s artistic evolution, his affinity to blues, his complex relationship with the folk establishment and his mentor Pete Seeger, and how he reshaped popular music.
Wald breaks down the myth surrounding this event, focusing on the social, cultural, and political changes of the 1960s and how Dylan's decision marked a significant shift from folk to rock music, making it a defining moment of the era.
', Elijah Wald delves into the cultural, political, and historical context of Bob Dylan's seminal performance at the Newport Folk Festival on July 25, 1965.
The book provides new insights into Dylan’s artistic evolution, his affinity to blues, his complex relationship with the folk establishment and his mentor Pete Seeger, and how he reshaped popular music.
Wald breaks down the myth surrounding this event, focusing on the social, cultural, and political changes of the 1960s and how Dylan's decision marked a significant shift from folk to rock music, making it a defining moment of the era.
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Mentioned in 5 episodes
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Nick Gillespie in relation to the movie "A Complete Unknown", which is based on Elijah Wald's book about Dylan's transition to electric music.
Nick Gillespie in relation to the movie "A Complete Unknown", which is based on Elijah Wald's book about Dylan's transition to electric music.
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Mentioned by Dana Stevens as the source material for the movie "A Complete Unknown", a Bob Dylan biopic.
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Mentioned by James Mangold in relation to his film adaptation of Dylan's life.
Awards Schmawards
Mentioned by Collin Garbarino as the basis for the film 'A Complete Unknown'.
12.27.24 WORLD Books of the Year, a review of A Complete Unknown, and December’s listener feedback
