The 50th Anniversary Collection
Bob Dylan · 2012
273 min · 86 tracks · blues · folk rock · jazz
A sprawling collection of Dylan's early folk and blues roots, capturing raw storytelling and emotional depth.
Why this album works
- Best for
- raw storytelling with emotional depth for reflective afternoons savoring classic acoustic moments
- Context
- Released in 2012, 'The 50th Anniversary Collection' marks a retrospective celebration of Bob Dylan's influential career as he approached his 71st birthday. This compilation features recordings from the early 1960s, showcasing his evolution from a folk singer to a cultural icon, just before he embarked on new musical explorations in the following decade.
- If you like
- blues, folk rock, jazz
The 50th Anniversary Collection is an album by Bob Dylan, released in 2012. A sprawling collection of Dylan's early folk and blues roots, capturing raw storytelling and emotional depth. This collection not only highlights Dylan's profound impact on American music but also serves as a testament to his role in shaping the folk revival movement. It includes previously unreleased tracks and live recordings that deepen understanding of Dylan's artistry, contributing to his critical acclaim during the album's release year. 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 sound like?
A sprawling collection of Dylan's early folk and blues roots, capturing raw storytelling and emotional depth. Rooted in blues and folk rock.
What makes The 50th Anniversary Collection by Bob Dylan notable?
This collection not only highlights Dylan's profound impact on American music but also serves as a testament to his role in shaping the folk revival movement. It includes previously unreleased tracks and live recordings that deepen understanding of Dylan's artistry, contributing to his critical acclaim during the album's release year. Released in 2012, 'The 50th Anniversary Collection' marks a retrospective celebration of Bob Dylan's influential career as he approached his 71st birthday. This compilation features recordings from the early 1960s, showcasing his evolution from a folk singer to a cultural icon, just before he embarked on new musical explorations in the following decade.
Who is The 50th Anniversary Collection for?
The 50th Anniversary Collection works well if you're into raw storytelling with emotional depth, for reflective afternoons and savoring classic acoustic moments.
How many songs are on The 50th Anniversary Collection?
The 50th Anniversary Collection has 86 tracks, running approximately 273 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Going Down to New Orleans 3:24
- 2 Going Down to New Orleans 3:11
- 3 Sally Gal 2:45
- 4 Sally Gal 2:32
- 5 Rambling Gambling Willie Standout 4:32
- 6 Rambling Gambling Willie Standout 4:37
- 7 Corrina, Corrina 3:21
- 8 Corrina, Corrina 3:14
- 9 The Death of Emmett Till Standout 4:25
- 10 (I Heard That) Lonesome Whistle 2:07
- 11 Rocks and Gravel (Solid Road) 2:58
- 12 Sally Gal 3:12
- 13 Sally Gal 1:56
- 14 Baby, Please Don't Go 2:08
- 15 Baby, Please Don't Go 1:58
- 16 Milk Cow (Calf's) Blues 2:03
- 17 Milk Cow (Calf's) Blues 2:33
- 18 Wichita Blues 3:06
- 19 Wichita Blues 2:59
- 20 Milk Cow (Calf's) Blues 2:48
- 21 Wichita Blues 2:59
- 22 Baby, I'm in the Mood for You 2:58
- 23 Blowin' in the Wind Standout 2:37
- 24 Blowin' in the Wind Standout 2:48
- 25 Worried Blues 2:38
- 26 Baby, I'm in the Mood for You 2:50
Disc 2
- 1 Bob Dylan's Blues 3:28
- 2 Bob Dylan's Blues 2:21
- 3 Corrina, Corrina 2:19
- 4 Corrina, Corrina 2:48
- 5 That's All Right, Mama 3:26
- 6 That's All Right, Mama 2:56
- 7 That's All Right, Mama 2:56
- 8 Mixed Up Confusion 2:38
- 9 Mixed Up Confusion 2:43
- 10 Mixed Up Confusion 2:36
- 11 Mixed Up Confusion 2:32
- 12 Mixed Up Confusion 2:24
- 13 Mixed Up Confusion 2:17
- 14 Mixed Up Confusion 2:19
- 15 That's All Right, Mama 2:56
- 16 Rocks and Gravel 2:31
- 17 Ballad of Hollis Brown 5:19
- 18 Kingsport Town 1:44
- 19 When Death Comes Creepin' (Whatcha Gonna Do?) 3:08
- 20 Hero Blues 2:55
- 21 When Death Comes Creepin' (Whatcha Gonna Do?) 2:03
- 22 I Shall Be Free 2:46
- 23 I Shall Be Free 4:31
- 24 Hero Blues 3:04
- 25 Hero Blues 2:43
Disc 3
- 1 Hard Times in New York Town 1:58
- 2 The Death of Emmett Till Standout 4:41
- 3 I Rode Out One Morning 2:53
- 4 House of the Rising Sun 3:18
- 5 See That My Grave Is Kept Clean 0:57
- 6 Ballad of Donald White 4:38
- 7 Honey, Just Allow Me One More Chance 2:29
- 8 Talkin' New York 4:27
- 9 Corrina, Corrina 3:55
- 10 Deep Ellum Blues 3:22
- 11 Blowin' in the Wind Standout 4:01
- 12 The Death of Emmett Till Standout 4:26
- 13 Stealin' 2:02
- 14 Hiram Hubbard 5:14
- 15 Blowin' in the Wind Standout 3:08
- 16 Rocks and Gravel 4:05
- 17 Quit Your Low Down Ways 3:12
- 18 He Was a Friend of Mine 4:04
- 19 Let Me Die in My Footsteps 5:00
- 20 Two Trains Runnin' 4:02
- 21 Ramblin' on My Mind 2:52
- 22 Muleskinner Blues 1:13
- 23 Muleskinner Blues (Part 2) 1:31
Disc 4
- 1 Sally Gal 2:59
- 2 Highway 51 4:02
- 3 Talking John Birch Paranoid Blues 4:05
- 4 The Ballad of Hollis Brown 5:48
- 5 A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall 7:08
- 6 See That My Grave Is Kept Clean 3:27
- 7 No More Auction Block 2:56
- 8 A Motherless Child 3:11
- 9 Kindhearted Woman Blues 2:31
- 10 Black Cross 4:01
- 11 The Ballad of Hollis Brown 5:43
- 12 Ain't No More Cane 1:58
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