"Masters of War" is a song by Bob Dylan, written in 1963 and released on the album The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan. It is an adaptation, with new words by Dylan, of "Nottamun Town". As with many of the major songs Dylan composed at this time, he often adapted or "borrowed" melodies from traditional songs. On this occasion however, he had borrowed an arrangement by veteran folksinger Jean Ritchie. The arrangement of "Nottanum Town", unknown to Dylan, had been in her family for generations, and Ritchie wanted an acknowledgement on the writing credit. This, however, was not to be the case, as Dylan's lawyers paid her $5,000 to settle and agree not to make further claims
This is a great cover of a great song... very well done brother
DetonatingPasta 4 months ago
thanks dude
krfuffle 7 months ago
Lennon singing Dylan's LOL, Fantastic!
nolagallagher 11 months ago
NICE JOB! where did u buy the Dylan poster?
rupman27isback 1 year ago
Love the Dylan period your going through at the moment. This is one of my favourites. Real powerful protesting in this one. You cover it perfectly.
navim49 1 year ago
nice job, ash. i'm not too familiar with dylan's work but i know he was a huge influence for lennon. this song sounds quite a bit like one john would write many years later "working class hero", don't u think?
gtrdoc911 1 year ago