{"product_id":"iconic-albums-bob-dylan-richard-ward-9798314149515","title":"Iconic Albums - Bob Dylan - Highway 61 Revisited","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIconic Albums: Highway 61 Revisited\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBy Richard Ward\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat happens when one album dares to defy an entire generation's expectations-and in doing so, changes the face of music forever?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cb\u003eIconic Albums: Highway 61 Revisited\u003c\/b\u003e, acclaimed music historian Richard Ward delivers a bold, immersive deep dive into Bob Dylan's groundbreaking 1965 masterpiece. Widely hailed as one of the greatest rock albums of all time, \u003ci\u003eHighway 61 Revisited\u003c\/i\u003e wasn't just a collection of songs-it was a cultural revolution. This book unpacks the chaos, controversy, and creative fire that surrounded its making, taking readers on a journey through the heart of Dylan's artistic transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the anthemic explosion of \"Like a Rolling Stone\" to the sprawling surrealism of \"Desolation Row,\" Dylan's \u003ci\u003eHighway 61 Revisited\u003c\/i\u003e redefined what a rock record could be. It merged electric blues with poetic abstraction, folk idealism with scathing satire, and radio pop with avant-garde experimentation. But behind its brilliance lay risk, resistance, and reinvention. Dylan was booed, criticized, misunderstood-and yet he pushed forward, carving a new path that countless artists would follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat you'll discover inside this book: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✔️ A detailed, track-by-track analysis of all nine songs\u003cbr\u003e✔️ The story of Dylan's split from the folk movement-and the uproar that followed\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Exclusive insight into his 1965-66 world tour, including the infamous \"Judas!\" incident\u003cbr\u003e✔️ The impact of the Beat Generation and literary influences on Dylan's evolving lyricism\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Studio session breakdowns, outtakes, and alternate versions rarely discussed in depth\u003cbr\u003e✔️ The cultural, political, and historical context that shaped the album's creation\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Reflections on the album's ongoing legacy and why it remains essential listening today\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeticulously researched and vividly written, \u003ci\u003eIconic Albums: Highway 61 Revisited\u003c\/i\u003e blends biography, musicology, cultural criticism, and storytelling into a compelling narrative of one of the most transformative moments in rock history. Whether you're a lifelong Dylan devotee or a curious newcomer, this book offers fresh insights, behind-the-scenes revelations, and a newfound appreciation for the album that redefined modern songwriting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this book matters: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is more than a tribute to a classic LP-it's a study in artistic courage. At a time when audiences demanded protest anthems and clean acoustics, Dylan brought distortion, defiance, and lyrical mysticism. He didn't just go electric-he electrified a generation. And with \u003ci\u003eHighway 61 Revisited\u003c\/i\u003e, he turned rebellion into an art form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Bob Dylan and Highway 61 Revisited: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Richard Ward\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798314149515\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/14\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 112\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.23d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Richard Ward","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47965384605951,"sku":"9798314149515","price":17.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_5d31b8bf-e1c1-484a-a1fd-319dced3a372.jpg?v=1767280219","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/iconic-albums-bob-dylan-richard-ward-9798314149515","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}