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Highway 61 Revisited
Bob Dylan · 1965
Details
TonalidadG
Compás4/4
Tempo98 BPM
Duración5:31
ÁlbumHighway 61 Revisited
Año1965
ISRCUSSM19922502
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The story behind
In Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues, Bob Dylan weaves a narrative that feels like an introspective journey, full of imagery evoking disorientation and a constant search. The song, with its 5:32 duration, departs from traditional structure to immerse itself in a whirlwind of sensations. Producer Bob Johnston was in charge of this piece, which is part of the album Highway 61 Revisited. This record, released in August 1965 by Columbia Records, marked a turning point in Dylan's career, moving away from his more acoustic folk sound to embrace rock musicians who accompanied him on most tracks. Critics have highlighted how Dylan managed to fuse the energy of blues with the delicacy of poetry, capturing the spirit of America of his time.
The album Highway 61 Revisited is considered a turning point, with the single Like a Rolling Stone preceding its release and reaching a notable chart position. Dylan, born Robert Allen Zimmerman in Duluth, Minnesota, United States, in 1941, was already known for his folk compositions with social protest messages, such as Blowin' in the Wind and A Hard Rain's a-Gonna Fall. However, with Highway 61 Revisited, and particularly with songs like Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues, he redefined popular music by mixing rock with complex lyrics and imagery often described as surreal. This work, along with others like Blonde on Blonde, consolidated his foray into rock and blues, later exploring other genres like country rock in Nashville Skyline and Self Portrait.
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