4 Things We Learned From Bob Dylan's Murder Most Foul

2. It's Not The First Time He's Done A Song About Historic Moment

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Chronicling the assassination of JFK in song-form isn't the first time rock's most revered lyricist has taken to historical events as a form of inspiration for his songwriting. In his last studio album comprising of original recordings, 2012's Tempest, Dylan explore the themes of the Titanic in just the latest in a career of discussing the world of popular culture through his music.

Much like Murder Most Foul, Tempest's title track is a 14-minute ballad that describes the sinking of the vessel in almost microscopic detail, referring to both the RMS Titanic and the 1997 James Cameron Movie that depicted the sinking of the famous ship in 1912.

As well as referencing the death of one of America's most beloved Presidents, Murder Most Foul also continues into a second section that contains a catalogue of references to some of Dylan's favourite musicians like fellow rockers Stevie Nicks and The Eagles. But also some artists from more varying genres such as Beethoven and jazz legends Nat King Cole, Charlie Parker, and Stan Getz.

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