Bob Dylan – Like a Rolling Stone
“Like a Rolling Stone” is a song written by Bob Dylan and released on his sixth album, Highway 61 Revisited, in 1965. The song is a six-minute-long, scathing indictment of a once-wealthy socialite who has fallen on hard times. It is considered one of the greatest and most influential songs of all time.
Background and composition
“Like a Rolling Stone” was written by Bob Dylan in 1965. The song is said to have been inspired by a woman named Edie Sedgwick, a socialite who Dylan met in New York City. Sedgwick was a wealthy young woman who had everything she could ever want, but she was also deeply troubled. She struggled with addiction and mental health problems, and she died of a drug overdose in 1971.
Recording and production
“Like a Rolling Stone” was recorded in New York City in 1965. The song was produced by Tom Wilson.
The recording features Dylan on vocals, accompanied by a band that includes Mike Bloomfield on guitar, Al Kooper on organ, Robbie Robertson on guitar, and Bobby Gregg on drums. The song’s sound is raw and intense, and it perfectly captures the anger and frustration of Dylan’s lyrics.
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“Like a Rolling Stone” is a beautiful and moving song that will be cherished for generations to come.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was released on Bob Dylan’s sixth album, Highway 61 Revisited, in 1965.
- The song is a six-minute-long, scathing indictment of a once-wealthy socialite who has fallen on hard times.
- “Like a Rolling Stone” is considered one of the greatest and most influential songs of all time.
- The song has been covered by many artists, including The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, and Joan Baez.