nPostednon May 24, 2014
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Havenyou ever heard of Robert Allen Zimmerman? Born on this date in 1941,nhe wrote songs that became anthems of his generation.
Havenyou ever heard of Robert Allen Zimmerman? Born on this date in 1941,nhe wrote songs that became anthems of his generation.n
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n“What’snan ‘anthem’?” you may be wondering. It’s a song that isnparticularly identified with a certain group or nation. It’s usuallyna song that is uplifting, or rousing – and Dylan’s songs were meantnto rouse people to action or at least to deep thought.
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nDylan’snsong “Blowin’ in the Wind” was sung at so many anti-warndemonstrations in the United States!
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nHownmany times must the cannonballs fly, n
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n Beforenthey’re forever banned?
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nThenanswer, my friend, is blowin’ in the wind…
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n Thenanswer is blowin’ in the wind…
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nHisnsong “The Times, They are A-Changin’” was sung at so many U.S.ncivil rights marches!
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nComengather ’round people
Wherevernyou roam
And admit thatnthe waters
Around you havengrown
And accept it thatnsoon
You’ll be drenched tonthe bone
If your time tonyou
Is worth savin’
Thennyou better start swimmin’
Ornyou’ll sink like a stone
Fornthe times they are a-changin’.
Wherevernyou roam
And admit thatnthe waters
Around you havengrown
And accept it thatnsoon
You’ll be drenched tonthe bone
If your time tonyou
Is worth savin’
Thennyou better start swimmin’
Ornyou’ll sink like a stone
Fornthe times they are a-changin’.
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Dylannmanaged to capture the ideas of the rebellious 1960s, and because ofnthat he became a somewhat reluctant figurehead of social changenmovements. n
Dylannmanaged to capture the ideas of the rebellious 1960s, and because ofnthat he became a somewhat reluctant figurehead of social changenmovements. nn
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nButnhe was more than just a flash in the 60s pan! He has been influentialnand celebrated in the music world for more than five decades,nincorporating traditions from folk, blues, country, gospel, rock,nrockabilly, and even a bit of jazz and swing. He plays guitar,nkeyboards, and harmonica, and his somewhat-raspy vocals have changednto a very raspy – even croaky – singing voice as Dylan has aged.n(Cigarette smoking is partly to blame here.)
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NowadaysnDylan also publishes books of drawings and displays paintings in artngalleries. But his main contribution to culture remains hisnsongwriting. He’s won lots and lots of awards, including Grammy,nGolden Globe, and Academy Awards, and he’s been inducted in multiplenHalls of Fame, including the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He even wonna special citation from the Pulitzer Prize jury, in 2008, and thenPresidential Medal of Freedom from Barack Obama, in 2012!
NowadaysnDylan also publishes books of drawings and displays paintings in artngalleries. But his main contribution to culture remains hisnsongwriting. He’s won lots and lots of awards, including Grammy,nGolden Globe, and Academy Awards, and he’s been inducted in multiplenHalls of Fame, including the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He even wonna special citation from the Pulitzer Prize jury, in 2008, and thenPresidential Medal of Freedom from Barack Obama, in 2012!n
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nChecknout “Blowin’ in the Wind” and “The Times, They Are A-Changin.’”
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nAlsonon this date:
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nInternational Tiara Day
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nQueennVictoria’s birthday
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nDaynof Slavic Script, Education, and Culture
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nBotanistnYnes Mexia’s birthday
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