American Songwriter

On This Day in 1974, Bob Dylan Scored His First No. 1 Album Despite a Last-Minute Change That Uprooted Its Release

On this day (February 16) in 1974, Bob’s 14th studio effort, Planet Waves, topped the chart. Originally set to be titled Ceremonies Of The Horsemen, Dylan’s decision to change the name last minute ...
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On This Day in 1969, a Country Legend Joined Bob Dylan To Record a Song That Has Been the Center of Rumors and Debates for Decades

Fifty-seven years ago today, Bob Dylan and a country legend recorded a new version of one of his most mysterious songs.

Bob Dylan Hid His Most Devastating Breakup Inside One of His Greatest Love Songs

Bob Dylan turned one of his most devastating breakups into a near perfect love song on Blood on the Tracks, You’re Gonna Make ...

Decades Later, Bob Dylan's Greatest Songs About Love Still Feel Uncomfortably Honest

Bob Dylan wrote several love songs but none more profound than Ballad In Plaid D and The Sad Eyed Lady Of The Lowlands.

'70s Rocker Earned First-Ever No. 1 Album 52 Years Ago Today

Fifty-two years ago today, on Feb. 16, 1974, Bob Dylan scored his first-ever No. 1 album when Planet Waves topped the Billboard 200 chart. The record marked a major moment in Dylan’s long career, ...
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Roger McGuinn on jamming with George Harrison, teaching Mike Bloomfield and confusing Bob Dylan

The folk-rock icon said the Beatles were jealous of the Byrds’ clothes. “They asked, ‘How’d you get to wear jeans? We had to ...