The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan

The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan  is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, released on May 27, 1963 by Columbia Records.  The album opens with “Blowin’ in the Wind”, which became an anthem of the 1960s, and an international hit for folk trio Peter, Paul & Mary soon after the release of Freewheelin‍’.  Dylan’s lyrics embraced stories taken from the headlines about civil rights, and he articulated anxieties about the fear of nuclear warfare.  Balancing this political material were love songs, sometimes bitter and accusatory, and material that features surreal humor.  Freewheelin‍’ showcased Dylan’s songwriting talent for the first time, propelling him to national and international fame.  The success of the album and Dylan’s subsequent recognition led to his being named as “Spokesman of a Generation”, a label Dylan repudiated.  In 2002, Freewheelin’ was one of the first 50 recordings chosen by the Library of Congress to be added to the National Recording Registry.  (More from Wikipedia)

 

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