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Song 173: “All Along the Watchtower”, Part One: “He’s Not the Messiah”

A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs

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Deciphering Bob Dylan: The Enigmatic Artist

This chapter delves into the complexities of interpreting Bob Dylan's art due to his private persona, contrasting his approach with more transparent artists like John Lennon. It explores Dylan's musical influences, his changing songwriting process in 1967, and the negotiation tactics used to retain him at Columbia. The narrative also touches on Dylan's shift towards country music, his personal life, and the recording sessions for 'John Wesley Harding'.

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