Dylan’s 1962 self-titled debut, recorded in just a few hours for $402, introduces him as a professional musician. Captured at Columbia Recording Studios in New York, Dylan performs topical folk songs on guitar and harmonica. The album features two originals—Song to Woody and Talking New York—alongside eleven folk and blues covers, many arranged by Dylan but influenced by contemporaries like Dave Van Ronk. Woody Guthrie’s spirit pervades the record, shaping both the covers and Dylan’s originals with wit and poignancy.
Released: 05/05/23