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The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan · 1963
Details
TonalidadE
Compás3/4
Tempo188 BPM
Duración6:52
ÁlbumThe Freewheelin' Bob Dylan
Año1963
ISRCUSSM16201242
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The story behind
The song *A Hard Rain's a-Gonna Fall* is a piece that immerses you in a whirlwind of images, almost as if you were witnessing a series of visions unfolding one after another. Each verse presents a new scenario, from walking along desolate shores to encountering a man with a broken guitar, to seeing a hundred men and a hundred women, and even a hundred pairs of hands. It is a narrative that takes you through a vast and often somber landscape, full of details that invite reflection on what is happening in the world.
This track is part of The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan, the second studio album by Bob Dylan, released in May 1963 by Columbia Records. It was on this record that Dylan began to weave contemporary lyrics with traditional melodies, marking a turning point in his career. While his first work included only two of his own compositions, The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan features eleven songs written by him. The album's opening is *Blowin' in the Wind*, which became an anthem of the sixties. Alongside it, *A Hard Rain's a-Gonna Fall* stands out as one of Dylan's most significant compositions of that decade, showcasing his ability to create complex and meaningful narratives.
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