This paper should provide a better view on the influence Bob Dylan had on the music industry, focusing on the years 1965 – 1975, while answering the questions of why he became an important figure in music. For this term paper, it’s important that the reader listens to the two analyzed and described songs Like a Rolling Stone from from the album Highway 61 Revisited and Tangled Up in Blue from the album Blood on the Tracks at least once, to be able to comprehend the conclusions and thoughts. Furthermore it is not necessary to be familiar with technical terms, since they will all get described within the paper.
However, this term paper can only cover the most important facts in a compressed way, due to the maximal length of twelve pages. In addition, the two songs could only be analyzed briefly by picking out parts from the lyrics and covering the most important and interesting facts.
Nuances regarding the subject, such as other musicians, songs and genres Dylan had influence on between 1965 to 1975, as well as a detailed view on his other albums, had to be left out.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Biography of Bob Dylan
- Influence on the music industry before 1965
- Analysing Like a Rolling Stone: The invention of folk rock
- Electric Dylan controversy
- Redefining what can be said: A lyrical point-of-view
- Tangled Up in Blue from Blood on the Tracks: Decoding a Bob Dylan song
- Conclusions
Objectives and Key Themes
This paper aims to examine the influence Bob Dylan had on the music industry during the years 1965-1975, exploring the factors that contributed to his rise as a significant figure in music. It analyzes two of his iconic songs, "Like a Rolling Stone" and "Tangled Up in Blue," to delve deeper into Dylan's musical and lyrical innovations.
- Bob Dylan's impact on the music industry, particularly during the 1960s and 1970s
- The evolution of Dylan's musical style and its influence on contemporary and subsequent artists
- The lyrical innovations of Bob Dylan and their impact on the narrative structure of popular music
- The social and political context of Dylan's music and its reflection of the cultural changes of the era
- The role of artistic innovation and personal expression in shaping the direction of popular music
Chapter Summaries
- Introduction: This chapter provides an overview of Bob Dylan's career, highlighting his numerous accolades and influence. It establishes the scope of the paper, focusing on the years 1965-1975 and the analysis of two specific songs.
- Biography of Bob Dylan: This chapter explores the life and musical journey of Bob Dylan, tracing his early influences, breakthrough moments, and significant events in his career. It focuses on his early musical influences, his rise to prominence, and his later development as an artist.
- Influence on the music industry before 1965: This chapter examines Dylan's impact on the music industry before 1965, focusing on his early albums and their contribution to the folk music scene. It explores how his songwriting and musical style began to influence contemporary musicians and pave the way for his later success.
- Analysing Like a Rolling Stone: The invention of folk rock: This chapter delves into the analysis of "Like a Rolling Stone," a groundbreaking song that combined elements of folk, rock, and blues. It examines the song's structure, lyrics, and influence on the development of folk rock as a genre.
- Electric Dylan controversy: This chapter explores the controversy surrounding Dylan's decision to incorporate electric instruments into his music, which shocked his traditional folk audience. It examines the reasons behind this shift and its impact on his musical career.
- Redefining what can be said: A lyrical point-of-view: This chapter explores Dylan's innovative approach to songwriting and his ability to convey complex emotions and ideas through his lyrics. It examines how his lyrics influenced subsequent generations of songwriters.
- Tangled Up in Blue from Blood on the Tracks: Decoding a Bob Dylan song: This chapter provides a detailed analysis of "Tangled Up in Blue," a song that showcases Dylan's lyrical and musical maturity. It examines the song's narrative structure, its themes, and its significance in his artistic development.
Keywords
This paper focuses on key topics such as Bob Dylan's influence on the music industry, folk rock, lyrical innovation, electric music, and social commentary in his music. It examines the impact of his songwriting and performance on the evolution of popular music and its cultural significance during the 1960s and 1970s.
- Arbeit zitieren
- Charles Lustig (Autor:in), 2018, Bob Dylan‘s significance for the music industry based on the selected songs and focussing on the years 1965–1975, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/459744
