Bob Dylan - ' Hurricane' Reaction! Detailed Story Telling! What a Ride! Wow! Just Wow!

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"Hurricane" is a song by Bob Dylan, released in 1975 on his album "Desire". It tells the story of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, a boxer who was wrongly convicted of murder in 1966. The song became one of Dylan's most famous protest songs, advocating for Carter's innocence and criticizing the legal system that led to his conviction.

Here are some key points about the song and its impact:

Lyrics: The song is notable for its detailed storytelling and advocacy for social justice. It describes Carter's arrest, trial, and the perceived injustice in his case.

Impact: "Hurricane" played a significant role in raising awareness about Rubin Carter's case and advocating for his release. Dylan's impassioned lyrics and powerful delivery brought international attention to the issue of racial injustice in the legal system.

Controversy: The song drew criticism from some quarters for its one-sided portrayal of the case, as well as for its accuracy in depicting certain events. However, it also spurred discussions about civil rights and the fairness of the legal process.

Legal Developments: While the song did not directly lead to Carter's release, it contributed to the public pressure that eventually led to his conviction being overturned in 1985.

Musical Style: "Hurricane" blends Dylan's folk-rock style with elements of protest music. It features a driving beat and Dylan's distinctive vocal delivery, which intensifies the urgency of the song's message.

Overall, "Hurricane" remains a powerful example of how music can be used to highlight social issues and advocate for justice. It continues to be regarded as one of Bob Dylan's most iconic songs and a hallmark of his career as a musician and social commentator.

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  • “ I feel ashamed to live in a land where justice is a game “ Bob Dylan speaking for all of us 🙏
  • @sb7984
    Dylan once said , "I don't play protest music. I just write what's happening. "
  • Bob Dylan is a national treasure. “All those people who don't like Bob Dylan's songs should read his lyrics. They are filled with the joys and sadness of life,” Jimi Hendrix
  • The "Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll" is another true story of injustice and racism that Dylan wrote and sang about...that is equally powerful....
  • @10244med
    “Bob Dylan is the Mount Everest of songwriters.” ~ Bob Seger.
  • Bob Dylan is probably the best lyricist in my generation. Hell, the man received a Nobel prize for literature
  • @TheLenyon
    Dylan won the Nobel Prize for Literature, and could have done so solely for the quality of his writing. What makes him important, and not simply great, is that he so often used his prowess to give voice to the voiceless. This is a brilliant piece, by a brave man.
  • Bob was married to his black backup singer, Carolyn Dennis, for a time and they had a biracial daughter together. His daughter says he was a great dad. So did Jakob and says, despite his schedule, Bob went to all his little league games and saved all his HR baseballs.
  • It's such a catchy song that it draws you in without the lyrics. Then the lyrics get in your head, and it's just stunning. It's like Dylan got mad and said the Hurricane will be out of prison before this song goes away. Everyone will know what you did to this man. Forever.
  • Great reaction. Woody Guthrie and later Bob Dylan were voices for people who were treated unfairly.
  • So much anger and passion packed into one song. Every line is a zinger. There is no other song quite like it. It makes you want to scream and weep at the same time.
  • @BadgerBJJ
    That happened in my mother’s hometown. She was so happy when he was released. They owed that man a life.
  • The interesting thing about this song in context to Dylan’s body of work is that he usually writes a song in a more abstract manner, leaving the listener to have their own experience and interpretation with the song. In this case, It is quite obvious that It was important to Bob that nothing gets misinterpreted In telling this story. It hits you square in the eyes.
  • This is a masterpiece. Bob Dylan has often offered out songs such as this, with his poetic writing & carrying his cadence for the truth. Thank you for sharing.
  • I think a great Dylan song to do next would be either a) Only a Pawn in their Game. He sang this song at the 1963 March on Washington (same podium and event that MLK gave his famous ‘I have a dream’ speech. So powerful! Or b) try Ballad of a Thin Man. Huey P Newman and the Black Panthers admired the song and really captures that time in the 60s perfectly.
  • He spent months researching this--testimony, reports, etc., and lays out the whole story for you in detail that you no one else could in a rock song. He is one.
  • The last part when the harmonicas sound like sirens always gives me chills
  • @falcon215
    Many props to Dylan for drawing attention to this case that ultimately got a retrial and the eventual exoneration of Rubin Carter.