Masters of War
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This article is about the Bob Dylan song. For other uses, see Master of War.
"Masters of War" is a song by Bob Dylan, written over the winter of 1962–63 and released on the album The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan in the spring of 1963.[1] The song's melody was adapted from the traditional "Nottamun Town."[2] Dylan's lyrics are a protest against the Cold War nuclear arms build-up of the early 1960s.[3]
Quick Facts Song by Bob Dylan, from the album The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan ...
"Masters of War" | |
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Song by Bob Dylan | |
from the album The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan | |
Released | May 27, 1963 |
Recorded | April 24, 1963 |
Genre | Folk |
Length | 4:34 |
Label | Columbia |
Composer(s) | Traditional/Jean Ritchie |
Lyricist(s) | Bob Dylan |
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