Where the Music Had to Go: How Bob Dylan and the Beatles Changed Each Other―and the World
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Last update: 04-28-2026
Product details
- Publisher : Scribner
- Publication date : April 14, 2026
- Language : English
- Print length : 400 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1668075563
- ISBN-13 : 978-1668075562
- Item Weight : 1.14 pounds
- Dimensions : 6 x 1.2 x 9 inches
- Best Sellers Rank:#1,139 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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- Customer Reviews:5.05.0 out of 5 stars(2)
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- *TUDOR^QUEEN*The Beatles and Dylan Influenced Each Other4.5 Stars
I'm a die-hard Beatles fan of several decades and have read scores of books about The Beatles. I have a keen eye when deciding to read a new book about them since it's such a well-trodden subject. Is it just going to be a dry regurgitation of what was written in other books, or will it be something special and unique to add to the lexicon? I initially glossed over this one because of the Dylan aspect (I'm not much of a Dylan music fan, but he intrigues me as a person), not realizing just how much the crux of this book- of how Dylan and The Beatles influenced each other...was a major thing. I learned so much about their introduction and interactions with each other throughout the years, and it was exhilarating to glean new kernels of information. For instance, I always saw Dylan working with George Harrison on projects such as when he contributed to The Concert for Bangladesh at Madison Square Garden in 1971, and as a fellow band member of the Traveling Wilburys group (consisting of George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison, and Tom Petty). I didn't realize that Dylan initially connected more with John Lennon and also just how much he admired the mega talent of Paul McCartney. Also, there is a new interview included at the end of the book with Paul McCartney all about The Beatles' relationship with Bob Dylan. The author did a great job tracking each band's history in tandem from the early sixties to the present, defining their musical influences towards each other. It spurned such an interest in me that I look forward to reading Dylan's memoir "Chronicles" and sampling some of his songs mentioned in this book. I do own one CD that I love from Bob Dylan called "Oh Mercy" from 1989 that has a gorgeous song on it called "Most of the Time", but I'm sure there's so much more to discover and enjoy.
Thank you to the publisher Scribner who provided an advance reader copy via NetGalley. - Stacy RFasciating read about Rock GodsFascinating read! Never knew the cool overlapping and connections between my favorite rock artists: The Beatles and Bob Dylan. Highly recommend to anyone who loves music and true stories!