On October 21, 1961, Bob Dylan recorded his debut album, titled "Bob Dylan," at Columbia Recording Studios in New York City. The album was produced by John Hammond, who had previously signed Dylan to Columbia Records. The recording session lasted just two days, with Dylan recording a total of 17 songs, 13 of which made it onto the final album.
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Jun 12
The Who Live at Leeds Raw Rock Perfection
On June 12th, 1970, one of the most innovative and influential live albums in rock history was released when The Who unleashed "Live at Leeds" upon the world. This wasn't just another concert recording. It was a sonicDocument that captured rock and roll at its most raw, powerful, ... Show More
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Jun 11
Johann Strauss I Dies: The Father of Waltz
# The Day Strauss Took His Final Bow: June 11, 1864 On June 11, 1864, the glittering ballrooms of Vienna fell silent as news spread that Johann Strauss I—the "Father of the Waltz"—had died at age 49. His passing marked the end of an era that had revolutionized European dance musi ... Show More
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Feb 2025
Is Bob Dylan Still a ‘Complete Unknown’?
<p>Elijah Wald’s 2015 book, “Dylan Goes Electric! Newport, Seeger, Dylan and the Night That Split the Sixties,” traces the events that led up to Bob Dylan’s memorable performance at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival. The book is about Dylan, but also about the folk movement, youth c ... Show More
22m 46s
Jul 2025
Inspiring Music Stories: Behind the Music with Sandy Knox-Emotional Healing Thru Music
Join us in this special episode of Takin a Walk as we sit down with Grammy-nominated songwriter Sandy Knox to explore her remarkable career and her latest groundbreaking project. Known for writing hits for music legends like Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton, and Neil Diamond, Sandy sh ... Show More
30m 11s
Oct 2023
The Beatles: 1. Rock n' Roll
Martin Freeman tells the story of the Fab Four’s rise, fall and rebirth - and how they changed the world along the way. In the space of just 8 years, their journey took them from the smoky clubs of Hamburg and Liverpool, to Abbey Road and unprecedented global fame. And when their ... Show More
28m 13s
Jun 2023
Pop Stars of the Second World War
In this episode, James Holland talks to legendary music journalist, David Hepworth about the popular songs and singers of the wartime years, and particularly those recorded at the world’s most famous recording studio, Abbey Road. From Al Bowlly and Noel Coward, to Gracie Fields, ... Show More
48m 22s