Top tracks — play these first
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The Times They Are A‐Changin’ Start here — This anthem captures the spirit of societal change during the 1960s, showcasing Dylan's ability to encapsulate political sentiment in song.
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A Hard Rain’s A‐Gonna Fall — The track's vivid imagery and haunting melody reflect the anxieties of an era on the brink, solidifying its place in American folk history.
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With God on Our Side — This song challenges the justifications of war through a powerful narrative, illustrating Dylan's sharp critique of ideology and belief systems.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- thought-provoking storytelling moments
- reflective listening during solitude
- long-form narratives that unfold
- cathartic emotional expression
- historical context in every track
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A retrospective collection that highlights early works, not a main entry point.
- Themes
- social upheaval anthems· 1960s protest culture· poetic surrealism· war and faith critique
- Career context
- Released in 2014, The 50th Anniversary Collection 1964 marks a celebration of Bob Dylan's profound impact on music and culture as a leading voice of the 1960s. At this point in his career, Dylan was well-established, following his breakthrough album 'The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan' from 1963. This anthology encapsulates the essence of his formative years while highlighting the evolution of his artistry.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Leonard Cohen· Neil Young· Johnny Cash
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 The Times They Are A‐Changin’ Start here 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 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 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’ Start here 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 6:37
- 10 Eternal Circle 2:59
Disc 4
- 1 A Hard Rain’s A‐Gonna Fall 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’ Start here 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 7:00
- 5 Talkin’ World War III Blues 5:39
- 6 A Hard Rain’s A‐Gonna Fall 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’ Start here 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 6:02
- 8 A Hard Rain’s A‐Gonna Fall 6:15
- 9 Talkin’ World War III Blues 4:43
- 10 Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right 4:21
What to play next
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Harvest
Neil Young
Captures similar reflective storytelling and social commentary through acoustic arrangements and heartfelt lyrics.
Songs of Leonard Cohen
Leonard Cohen
Shares a poetic, introspective style with themes of faith and human experience, delivered in a folk-inspired sound.
American Recordings
Johnny Cash
Reflects on personal and social narratives using stripped-down instrumentation and deep emotional resonance.
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