100 SONGS THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING. This post: BLOWIN' IN THE WIND. Continues tomorrow.

Caffè Lattè pays tribute to 100 songs that innovated, changed the rules, defied convention and had a significant impact on the evolution of pop and rock music, presented in chronological order…

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100 SONGS THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING

1963

💥17 Blowin’ In The Wind

Bob Dylan

The vast majority of rock ‘n’ roll songs centred around girls, boys, cars and love. Few commented on the state of the world at the time. Then Bob Dylan emerged. At first, his platform was the folk scene. He was declared its rising star. In time, other acts were covering his songs and scoring chart hits. These included Peter, Paul & Mary and The Byrds with “Blowin’ In The Wind” and “Mr. Tambourine Man” respectively. The Turtles and Jimi Hendrix would follow years later. Dylan’s songs often contained a raw edge and a sting in their lyrics. He had penned “Blowin’ In The Wind” prior to its appearance on the 1963 album ‘The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan’. Once out in the mainstream, the protest movement had a new anthem. Its existence gave rock ‘n’ roll a new credibility. The new music had graduated into adulthood, tackling real issues. Along with other significant compositions such as “The Times They Are A-Changin’”, “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door”, “Masters Of War” and “Hurricane”, Dylan became the spokesman of his generation. The Beatles were inspired to write about serious themes because of Dylan’s influence. His catalogue continues to resonate to this day.

1963- Be My Baby

1962- Misirlou

1961- Crazy

1960- The Twist

          Cathy’s Clown

1959- There Goes My Baby

          What’d I Say (Parts 1 & 2)
1957- Great Balls Of Fire
          Jailhouse Rock

          You Send Me

          That’ll Be The Day

1955- Tutti Frutti

           Maybellene

1955- Rock Around The Clock

1954- That’s All Right Mama

1951- Rocket 88