The first rap song? The beginning of, as New York DJ Murray the K used to call it, “attitude music.” Whatever you want to call it, “Subterranean Homesick Blues” signaled the beginning of the rock era for Columbia Records. It also signaled a revolutionary change in what would be perceived as permissible in the world of pop music. Not only was the Great White Wonder going electric, but in just a little over two minutes, he was leading the way on subject matter. From its first fiery electric guitar note, “Subterranean Homesick Blues” was the track that opened up the Bringing It All Back Home album-and so much more.


Bob Dylan The Bootleg Series Volumes 1-3 (Rare And Unreleased) 1961-1991