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The Times They Are A-Changin'

Poster
ca. 1969 (printed)
Artist/Maker

Poster advertising the Bob Dylan album The Times They Are A-Changin' released 13th January 1964.

Bob Dylan was a highly influential songwriter, singer, artist and writer, producing some of his most celebrated work during the social unrest of the 1960s. The Times They Are a-Changin' was Dylan's third studio album and is praised for its songs concerning racism, poverty, war and social change. Notable tracks include the title track, which captures the social change of the period. The song was released as a single and is often noted as one of Dylan's most influencial works.

Other noteable songs include, 'North Country Blues', 'Only a Pawn in Their Game' and 'Boots of Spanish Leather'. The album was highly reviewed and peaked at #20 in the US chart and #4 in the UK.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Titles
  • The Times They Are A-Changin' (generic title)
  • Bob Dylan (generic title)
Materials and techniques
printed on paper
Brief description
Poster advertising the Bob Dylan album The Times They Are A-Changin' released 13th January 1964
Physical description
Photolithographic poster advertising Bob Dylan's album The Times They Are A-Changin', released 13th January 1964.

The poster is similar to the album cover, on a cream background with the same photograph and font being used. The image shows Dylan in a dark shirt looking downwards. The text to the left reads 'The Times They Are-A Changin', Bob Dylan'.
Dimensions
  • Height: 630mm
  • Width: 890mm
Marks and inscriptions
THE TIMES THEY ARE A-CHANGIN' BOB DYLAN
Subject depicted
Summary
Poster advertising the Bob Dylan album The Times They Are A-Changin' released 13th January 1964.

Bob Dylan was a highly influential songwriter, singer, artist and writer, producing some of his most celebrated work during the social unrest of the 1960s. The Times They Are a-Changin' was Dylan's third studio album and is praised for its songs concerning racism, poverty, war and social change. Notable tracks include the title track, which captures the social change of the period. The song was released as a single and is often noted as one of Dylan's most influencial works.

Other noteable songs include, 'North Country Blues', 'Only a Pawn in Their Game' and 'Boots of Spanish Leather'. The album was highly reviewed and peaked at #20 in the US chart and #4 in the UK.
Collection
Accession number
S.548-2017

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Record createdMarch 9, 2017
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