On May 27, 1963, “Columbia” label released “The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan”, the second Bob Dylan studio album. It was recorded 1962 – 1963 at “Columbia Records Studio A” in New York City, and was produced by John Hammond and Tom Wilson. The album contains thirteen songs; eleven of them are Dylan’s original compositions. The album features some of Dylan’s best known songs like “Blowin’ in the Wind”, which became an anthem of the 1960s, and “A Hard Rain’s a-Gonna Fall”. In 2003, “Rolling Stone” magazine ranked “The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan” at number 97 on its list of the “500 Greatest Albums of All Time”.

Personnel:

• Bob Dylan – vocals, guitar, harmonica, keyboards
• Howie Collins – guitar
• Bruce Langhorne– guitar
• Dick Wellstood– piano
• Leonard Gaskin– bass guitar
• Herb Lovelle– drums

Track listing

All tracks by Bob Dylan, except where noted.

1. Blowin’ in the Wind
2. Girl From the North Country
3. Masters of War
4. Down the Highway
5. Bob Dylan’s Blues
6. A Hard Rain’s a Gonna Fall
7. Don’t Think Twice, it’s Alright
8. Bob Dylan’s Dream
9. Oxford Town
10. Talkin’ World War III Blues
11. Corina, Corina – traditional
12. Honey, Just Allow Me Just One More Chance – Bob Dylan, Henry Thomas
13. I Shall Be Free