The 50th Anniversary Collection 1964
Bob Dylan · 2014
439 min · 98 tracks · blues · folk rock · jazz
A reflective tapestry of folk anthems and blues narratives that captures social upheaval and personal introspection.
Why this album works
- Best for
- thought-provoking storytelling moments reflective listening during solitude long-form narratives that unfold
- Context
- Released in 2014, 'The 50th Anniversary Collection 1964' showcases Bob Dylan's enduring legacy as a folk icon, compiling key tracks from his early career. This collection arrives after a period of renewed interest in his work, following the success of his 'Modern Times' album in 2006 which reintroduced him to younger audiences. This retrospective serves both as a celebration of his impact during the 1960s and a reminder of the themes still relevant today.
- If you like
- blues, folk rock, jazz
The 50th Anniversary Collection 1964 is an album by Bob Dylan, released in 2014. A reflective tapestry of folk anthems and blues narratives that captures social upheaval and personal introspection. This album highlights Dylan's pivotal role in the folk music revival, particularly through tracks like 'The Times They Are A-Changin'' which became an anthem for change during the civil rights movement. The collection not only celebrates his lyrical prowess but also emphasizes his influence on subsequent generations of musicians and songwriters, cementing his place in music history. The critical reception has been largely positive, reinforcing Dylan's status as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does The 50th Anniversary Collection 1964 sound like?
A reflective tapestry of folk anthems and blues narratives that captures social upheaval and personal introspection. Rooted in blues and folk rock.
What makes The 50th Anniversary Collection 1964 by Bob Dylan notable?
This album highlights Dylan's pivotal role in the folk music revival, particularly through tracks like 'The Times They Are A-Changin'' which became an anthem for change during the civil rights movement. The collection not only celebrates his lyrical prowess but also emphasizes his influence on subsequent generations of musicians and songwriters, cementing his place in music history. The critical reception has been largely positive, reinforcing Dylan's status as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century. Released in 2014, 'The 50th Anniversary Collection 1964' showcases Bob Dylan's enduring legacy as a folk icon, compiling key tracks from his early career. This collection arrives after a period of renewed interest in his work, following the success of his 'Modern Times' album in 2006 which reintroduced him to younger audiences. This retrospective serves both as a celebration of his impact during the 1960s and a reminder of the themes still relevant today.
Who is The 50th Anniversary Collection 1964 for?
The 50th Anniversary Collection 1964 works well if you're into thought-provoking storytelling moments, reflective listening during solitude and long-form narratives that unfold.
How many songs are on The 50th Anniversary Collection 1964?
The 50th Anniversary Collection 1964 has 98 tracks, running approximately 439 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 The Times They Are A‐Changin’ Standout 2:36
- 2 Talking World War III Blues 4:53
- 3 The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll 5:27
- 4 A Hard Rain’s A‐Gonna Fall Standout 6:02
- 5 Restless Farewell 5:03
- 6 The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll 6:04
- 7 Bob and Eric Blues #1 6:35
- 8 Black Betty 1:22
- 9 Come All You Fair and Tender Ladies 4:48
- 10 Florida Woman 2:58
- 11 Johnny Cuckoo 3:47
Disc 2
- 1 Money Honey 3:34
- 2 More and More 4:00
- 3 Mr. Tambourine Man Standout 6:11
- 4 Suzie Q 5:36
- 5 Harmonica Duet 2:27
- 6 Glory Glory 3:08
- 7 Dr. Stangelove Blues 5:45
- 8 Stoned on the Mountain 1:35
- 9 Stoned on the Mountain 3:28
- 10 Walkin’ Down the Line 3:00
- 11 Joshua Gone Barbados 4:03
- 12 With God on Our Side 2:00
- 13 Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right 3:15
Disc 3
- 1 The Times They Are A‐Changin’ Standout 3:35
- 2 Girl From the North Country 3:49
- 3 Who Killed Davey Moore? 3:17
- 4 Talkin’ John Birch Paranoid Blues 3:28
- 5 Ballad of Hollis Brown 5:55
- 6 It Ain’t Me, Babe 4:29
- 7 Walls of Red Wing 4:00
- 8 Chimes of Freedom 7:32
- 9 Mr. Tambourine Man Standout 6:37
- 10 Eternal Circle 2:59
Disc 4
- 1 A Hard Rain’s A‐Gonna Fall Standout 7:44
- 2 Talkin’ World War III Blues 5:41
- 3 Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right 5:08
- 4 Only a Pawn in Their Game 5:47
- 5 With God on Our Side 6:20
- 6 The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll 6:54
- 7 Restless Farewell 7:13
- 8 When the Ship Comes In 3:39
Disc 5
- 1 Denise 3:01
- 2 It Ain’t Me, Babe (take 1) 2:07
- 3 Spanish Harlem Incident (take 2) 3:09
- 4 Spanish Harlem Incident (take 3) 1:31
- 5 Ballad in Plain D (take 2) 2:02
- 6 I Don’t Believe You (take 1) 4:07
- 7 I Don’t Believe You (take 3) 3:56
- 8 Chimes of Freedom (take 1) 3:12
- 9 Chimes of Freedom (take 3) 3:07
- 10 Mr. Tambourine Man (take 1) 0:46
- 11 Black Crow Blues (take 1) 1:20
- 12 Black Crow Blues (take 2) 3:48
- 13 I Shall Be Free No. 10 (take 1) 0:50
- 14 I Shall Be Free No. 10 (take 2) 3:17
- 15 I Shall Be Free No. 10 (take 3) 5:09
- 16 I Shall Be Free No. 10 (take 4) 4:43
Disc 6
- 1 It Ain’t Me, Babe 3:47
- 2 All I Really Want to Do 3:40
- 3 To Ramona 4:25
- 4 Mama, You Been on My Mind 2:35
- 5 It Ain’t Me, Babe 3:51
- 6 With God on Our Side 5:33
- 7 The Times They Are A‐Changin’ Standout 3:33
- 8 Girl From the North Country 4:06
- 9 Who Killed Davey Moore? 3:40
- 10 Talkin’ John Birch Paranoid Blues 4:12
- 11 To Ramona 5:11
- 12 Ballad of Hollis Brown 5:48
Disc 7
- 1 Chimes of Freedom 7:18
- 2 I Don’t Believe You 4:18
- 3 It’s Alright, Ma (I’m Only Bleeding) 9:54
- 4 Mr. Tambourine Man Standout 7:00
- 5 Talkin’ World War III Blues 5:39
- 6 A Hard Rain’s A‐Gonna Fall Standout 7:44
- 7 Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right 4:20
Disc 8
- 1 Only a Pawn in Their Game 4:53
- 2 With God on Our Side 6:35
- 3 It Ain’t Me, Babe 4:25
- 4 The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll 6:19
- 5 All I Really Want to Do 3:20
- 6 Gates of Eden 6:04
- 7 If You Gotta Go, Go Now 2:54
- 8 It’s Alright, Ma (I’m Only Bleeding) 8:26
- 9 Talkin’ World War III Blues 5:29
- 10 Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right 4:03
- 11 Mama, You Been on My Mind 2:17
Disc 9
- 1 The Times They Are A‐changin’ Standout 3:17
- 2 Talkin’ John Birch Paranoid Blues 3:36
- 3 To Ramona 4:20
- 4 Gates of Eden 7:34
- 5 If You Gotta Go, Go Now 2:26
- 6 It’s Alright, Ma (I’m Only Bleeding) 7:30
- 7 Mr. Tambourine Man Standout 6:02
- 8 A Hard Rain’s A‐Gonna Fall Standout 6:15
- 9 Talkin’ World War III Blues 4:43
- 10 Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right 4:21
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