Highway 61 Revisited

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About Highway 61 Revisited

"Highway 61 Revisited" is the title track of Bob Dylan's 1965 album Highway 61 Revisited. It was also released as the B-side to the single "Can You Please Crawl Out Your Window?" later the same year. In 2004, Rolling Stone magazine ranked the song as number 373 in their 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.


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Oh, God said to Abraham, "Kill me a son"
Abe said, "Man, you must be puttin' me on"
God said, "No" Abe say, "What?"
God say, "You can do what you want, Abe, but
The next time you see me comin', you better run"
Well, Abe said, "Where d'you want this killin' done?"
God said, "Out on Highway 61"

Well, Georgia Sam, he had a bloody nose
Welfare department, they wouldn't give him no clothes
He asked poor Howard, "Where can I go?"
Howard said, "There's only one place I know"
Sam said, "Tell me quick, man, I got to run"
Oh, Howard just pointed with his gun
And said, "That way, down Highway 61"

Well, Mack the Finger said to Louie the King
"I got forty red-white-and-blue shoestrings
And a thousand telephones that don't ring
Do you know where I can get rid of these things?"
And Louie the King said, "Let me think for a minute, son"
Then he said, "Yes, I think it can be easily done
Just take everything down to Highway 61"

Now, the fifth daughter on the twelfth night
Told the first father that things weren't right
"My complexion," she says, "is much too white"
He said, "Come here and step into the light"
He said, "Hmm, you're right, let me tell the second mother this has been done"
But the second mother was with the seventh son
And they were both out on Highway 61

Now, the roving gambler he was very bored
Trying to create a next world war
He found a promoter who nearly fell off the floor
He said, "I never engaged in this kind of thing before
But yes, I think it can be very easily done
We'll just put some bleachers out in the sun
And have it on Highway 61"

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Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan ( /ˈdɪlən/; born Robert Allen Zimmerman; May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, author, poet and artist. He has been an influential figure in popular music and culture for more than five decades. Much of his most celebrated work dates from the 1960s when he was an informal chronicler and a seemingly reluctant figurehead of social unrest. A number of Dylan's early songs, such as "Blowin' in the Wind" and "The Times They Are a-Changin'", became anthems for the US civil rights and anti-war movements. Leaving his initial base in the culture of folk music behind, Dylan's six-minute single "Like a Rolling Stone" has been described as radically altering the parameters of popular music in … more »

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13 facts about this song

Song Genre
"Highway 61 Revisited" is a blues rock song by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan.
Album Title
The song is the title track of Dylan's 1965 album "Highway 61 Revisited."
Lyrics Inspiration
"Highway 61 Revisited" lyrics are rooted in Biblical stories and traditional folk, showcasing Dylan's unique storytelling.
Highway Significance
The highway that the song refers to, Highway 61, is an actual route that runs from Dylan's birthplace in Minnesota to New Orleans; this is effectively the "blues highway," a nod to the music that greatly influenced Dylan.
Producer
"Highway 61 Revisited" was produced by Bob Johnston, who was a significant figure in Dylan's musical history.
Track Length
The song is 3 minutes and 30 seconds long.
Collaborators
Mike Bloomfield, the lead guitarist for The Butterfield Blues Band, played the lead guitar in the track while Al Kooper played the organ.
Liberating Lyrics
Bob Dylan once revealed in an interview that writing and singing the words of "Highway 61 Revisited" made him feel free.
Biblical References
The first verse of the song refers to the Bible's Genesis story of Abraham's near sacrifice of his son Isaac.
Reinterpretations
The song has been covered and interpreted by many artists, including Johnny Winter, PJ Harvey, and Dr. Feelgood.
Position in Rolling Stone's list
Rolling Stone magazine ranked "Highway 61 Revisited" as number 373 in their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
Musical Style
The song is noted for its intense, percussive and whirlwind style where Dylan’s vocal performance has a fervour that matches the vitality of the instrumental backing.
Live Performances
"Highway 61 Revisited" is a staple at Dylan’s concerts and he has played the song over a thousand times live.

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