Release Date and Background
Bob Dylan released "Like a Rolling Stone" as a single on July 20, 1965. The song was recorded with a rock band lineup and marked a shift toward electric arrangements in his work.
Album and Track Context
The song appeared on the album "Highway 61 Revisited," released on August 30, 1965. It became one of Dylan's best known tracks and a defining example of 1960s folk rock.
Chart Performance and Legacy
"Like a Rolling Stone" reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and was a top ten hit in several countries. It is widely cited as a milestone in popular music and rock songwriting.
For more details, see the official discography entry at bobdylan.com.
