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Monday marks 61 years since a classic track, ranked as the "'Greatest Song of All Time," was released.
July 20 is the birthdate of music legends, including the late Buddy Knox (1933), Carlos Santana (1947), Paul Cook (1956) and Stone Gossard (1966). It's also the anniversary of a timeless song's release.
Bob Dylan was two months shy of turning 21 when his debut album, Bob Dylan, was released on March 19, 1962. Three years later, he would release the defining song of his illustrious career.
It was on this day, 61 years ago, that Dylan released "Like a Rolling Stone," five weeks after completing the recording at Studio A of Columbia Records in New York City.
Upon its release, "Like a Rolling Stone" quickly stood out given its unusually long length of 6:13. In those days, songs played on the radio were usually around three minutes long, as the New York Times noted in 2004.
For its rankings of the 500 greatest songs ever in 2004, Rolling Stone ranked "Like a Rolling Stone" No. 1. It maintained the top spot for the updated rankings in 2010, though Rolling Stone most recently listed it as the fourth-best song ever in 2024.
‘Like a Rolling Stone’ Has Been Covered by Many Other Prominent Musicians and Bands
Dylan's signature song was covered by many other legendary musicians and bands, including Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones (fittingly, given the song title), Green Day, Michael Bolton and Nancy Sinatra.
The song has also been streamed more than 473 million times on Spotify, a clear indicator that its popularity hasn't waned more than 60 years later.
