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- Persuasive, captivating, and bursting with insight, this dual biography by acclaimed New York Times journalist Jim Windolf dives into the surprisingly supportive, occasionally rivalrous, and always fertile relationship between Bob Dylan and The Beatles, uncovering how they inspired and transformed each other as songwriters, recording artists, and cultural icons.
- About the Author: Jim Windolf is a features editor at The New York Times.
- 320 Pages
- Biography + Autobiography, Music
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Book Synopsis
Persuasive, captivating, and bursting with insight, this dual biography by acclaimed New York Times journalist Jim Windolf dives into the surprisingly supportive, occasionally rivalrous, and always fertile relationship between Bob Dylan and The Beatles, uncovering how they inspired and transformed each other as songwriters, recording artists, and cultural icons. Few artists have shaped pop culture as profoundly as the Beatles and Bob Dylan. In Where the Music Had to Go, journalist Jim Windolf unveils the profound and often startling relationship between these era-defining musical acts. This must-read work explores how Dylan and the Beatles not only transformed the music scene but also each other, creating a legacy that continues to resonate. From Dylan's early dismissal of the Beatles as being for "teenyboppers" to his jaw-dropping realization of their talent, the book captures the pivotal moments that pushed Dylan to "go electric" and inspired the Beatles to deepen their lyrics. Packed with vivid anecdotes--imagine the Beatles rehearsing Dylan songs or Dylan spending hours at Lennon's childhood home--the book paints a picture of a relationship full of camaraderie, rivalry, and mutual evolution. Windolf's meticulous research uncovers hidden gems, peeling back layers of history to reveal the stories fans didn't even know they were missing. From Lennon's and McCartney's lyrical transformations to George Harrison's growth as a songwriter, the book showcases the ripple effects of the Beatles-Dylan connection. More than a music biography, this is a front-row seat to the forces that shaped the sound of a generation. With Windolf's captivating storytelling and unrivaled insight, Where the Music Had to Go offers an unmissable experience for music lovers, history buffs, and anyone curious about the magic that happens when legends collide.About the Author
Jim Windolf is a features editor at The New York Times. He has published articles, reviews, essays and humor pieces in Vanity Fair, The New Yorker, New York magazine, Rolling Stone, and many other publications. Additionally, his short fiction has appeared in Ontario Review, 3: AM Magazine, and other literary journals. He lives in New York City.Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .83 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.13 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 320
Genre: Biography + Autobiography
Sub-Genre: Music
Publisher: Scribner Book Company
Format: Hardcover
Author: Jim Windolf
Language: English
Street Date: April 14, 2026
TCIN: 1004221648
UPC: 9781668075562
Item Number (DPCI): 247-37-0776
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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