Lyrical Legacy: The Hidden Stories of Iconic Songs

Hurricane: Bob Dylan's Fight for Rubin Carter


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Investigate Bob Dylan's powerful protest song about boxer Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter's wrongful murder conviction and its role in eventually securing Carter's freedom. The episode details Dylan's extensive research into the case, including his visits to Carter in prison and the legal challenges faced when releasing the song. We examine how Dylan crafted the narrative to expose racial prejudice in the justice system, the song's impact on public opinion, and its contribution to Carter's eventual exoneration after 19 years in prison.

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Lyrical Legacy: The Hidden Stories of Iconic SongsBy RhythmStudio